| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10929203 | Current Opinion in Cell Biology | 2011 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠A pulsatile medial actomyosin network drives cell area fluctuations. ⺠Higher pulse frequencies are required for effective cell contraction. ⺠Intrinsic cellular mechanisms and anisotropic planar tension polarize cell behaviour. ⺠Actomyosin ratchet mechanisms are also used to generate effective contraction. ⺠Actomyosin activity is regulated by both signalling pathways and mechanical cues.
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Authors
Nicole Gorfinkiel, Guy B Blanchard,