From nih.gov
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The transmission of cytoskeletal forces to the extracellular matrix through focal adhesion complexes is essential for a multitude of biological processes, such as cell migration, cell differentiation, tissue development, and cancer progression, among others. During migration, focal adhesions arrest …
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From biorxiv.org
Mechanical force regulates the inhibitory function of PD-1
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The immune checkpoint molecule, programmed cell death 1 (PD-1), plays a pivotal role in regulating T-cell function. Upon binding to its ligands, PD-L1 or PD-L2, PD-1 suppresses T-cell receptor signaling, thereby preventing T-cell activation, making it a critical target in cancer immunotherapy....
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