Friction pulls cells into shape

Andrews TGR., Priya R.

Cells actively rearrange their cytoplasmic machinery to perform diverse functions. Now, friction forces generated between cytoplasmic components provide a physical basis for cell shape change.

DOI

10.1038/s41567-023-02304-z

Type

Journal article

Publication Date

2024-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Volume

20

Pages

187 - 188

Total pages

1

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