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Cell-Matrix Adhesion: Slip and Immobilization under Force

Alexander Verkhovskiy
2010
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Abstract

When force is applied to cell-matrix adhesion complexes, they respond by growing larger and stronger. It emerges that strengthening involves transient motion of the transmembrane integrin receptors and their eventual immobilization to the extracellular matrix. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd.

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