Surface probe measurements of the elasticity of sectioned tissue, thin gels and polyelectrolyte multilayer films : correlations between substrate stiffness and cell adhesion

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Matrix elasticity directs stem cell lineage specification. (2006, methodology): “Substrate elasticity was characterized per Engler et al. (2004b) .”
Myotubes differentiate optimally on substrates with tissue-like stiffness (2004, methodology): “, 2004a), near the elasticity of the SMC-rich arterial media, Emedia 5–8 kPa (Engler et al., 2004b).”
High resolution traction force microscopy based on experimental and computational advances. (2008, background): “kReconstructed traction in surroundingk kReconstructed traction on adhesionk : ( 14 )”
Intrinsic extracellular matrix properties regulate stem cell differentiation. (2010, background): “2A (Engler et al., 2006; Rowlands et al., 2008)); they cannot fuse together as normal muscle cells do in culture (Collinsworth et al., 2002; Engler et al., 2004a).”