Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10759898 Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 2013 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Microrheology was used to characterize cardiac fibroblast mechanical properties. ► Fibroblasts exhibited receptor-dependent changes in properties. ► Actin disruption softened the cells. ► Stretching reinforced the cells, even with actin disruption.
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Rheological responses of cardiac fibroblasts to mechanical stretch
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