Focal adhesion: Physics of a Biological Mechano-Sensor

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dc.creatorBickel, Thomas
dc.creatorBruinsma, Robijn
dc.date2003-06-04
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T02:51:41Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T02:51:41Z
dc.descriptionMechanical coupling between a cell and substrate relies on focal adhesions, clusters of adhesion proteins linking stress fibers (bundles of actin proteins) inside the cell with surrounding tissue. Focal adhesions have been demonstrated to both measure and regulate the mechanical traction along the stress fibers. We present a quantitative model for focal adhesion mechano-sensing and stress regulation based on stress amplification at the critical point of a condensation transition of the adhesion proteins.
dc.description4 pages, 2 figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0306116
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0306116
dc.identifierBiophys. J. 83, 3079 (2002)
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/21554
dc.subjectSoft Condensed Matter
dc.subjectStatistical Mechanics
dc.subjectQuantitative Biology
dc.titleFocal adhesion: Physics of a Biological Mechano-Sensor
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