Local Shear Suppresses Cell Motion in Stiff Epithelia
Analysis
Key Takeaways
- •Localized shear stress can significantly impact cell behavior in epithelial tissues.
- •The stiffness of the tissue plays a crucial role in how shear stress affects cell dynamics.
- •Shear-induced migratory suppression is linked to changes in cell shape and a shift towards a lower-energy state.
- •The study provides insights into how mechanical perturbations propagate through tissues.
“Localized shear propagated way beyond immediate neighbors and suppressed cellular migratory dynamics in stiffer layers.”