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Osteogenesis-Related Behavior of MC3T3-E1 Cells on Substrates with Tunable Stiffness

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Material Strategies for Modulating Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transitions

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Substrate Fluidity Regulates Cell Adhesion and Morphology on Poly(ε-caprolactone)-Based Materials

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Dynamic Visualization of α-Catenin Reveals Rapid, Reversible Conformation Switching between Tension States

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