Adhesion and MechanotransductionCovers the structure and mechanics of mammalian cells, adhesion, mechanosensation, mechanotransduction, Rho signaling, actin dynamics, specialized actin organizations, integrins, and nuclear mechanotransduction.
Tensegrity: Cellular MechanicsDelves into tensegrity in cellular mechanics, highlighting the influence of physical forces on cell structure and function.
Polymer Swelling BehaviorExplores the swelling behavior of polymers and its influencing factors, such as crosslinking density and solvent nature.
Animal cell mechanicsExplores the mechanics of animal cells, including actin assembly and retrograde flow.
Lipids and SugarsCovers the roles of lipids in cell membranes and the structural complexity of sugars, highlighting their significance in cellular processes.
Mechanobiology of Cell GrowthExplores the mechanobiology of cell growth, focusing on essential components, force curve-based sample characterization, and the impact of turgor pressure on growth.