Mechanics of Microenvironment as Instructive Cues Guiding Stem Cell Behavior
Kshitiz, Afzal J, Chang H, Goyal R, Levchenko A. Mechanics of Microenvironment as Instructive Cues Guiding Stem Cell Behavior. Current Stem Cell Reports 2016, 2: 62-72. DOI: 10.1007/s40778-016-0033-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStem cell biologyStem cell behaviorMechanical cuesCell biologyCell behaviorFundamental stem cell biologyNovel bioengineering toolsIntracellular signal transductionStem cell phenotypeExtracellular stimuliSignal transductionAdult tissuesInstructive cuesBioengineering toolsFuture therapeutic applicationsExtracellular matrixStem cellsComplex milieuCell phenotypeCulture conditionsRegenerative medicineMechanotransductionBiologyTopographical architectureTherapeutic applications