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. 2016 May 5;165(4):1028-1028.e1.
doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2016.04.060.

SnapShot: Mechanical Forces in Development II

David Dreher  1 , Laurynas Pasakarnis  1 , Damian Brunner  1
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SnapShot: Mechanical Forces in Development II

David Dreher et al. Cell. .
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Abstract

The forces shaping an organism are not exclusively produced by actin/myosin II networks. In part II of this SnapShot, we present various alternative mechanisms. In addition to driving morphogenesis, cells use mechanical forces to sense and react to the specific mechanical properties of their environment. Also, we present a selection of experimental tools commonly used in force analysis.

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