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Extracellular-matrix tethering regulates stem-cell fate

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Cell adhesion: integrating cytoskeletal dynamics and cellular tension

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The Mechanical Rigidity of the Extracellular Matrix Regulates the Structure, Motility, and Proliferation of Glioma Cells

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