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A model for cyclic mechanical reinforcement

Mechanical force regulates a broad range of molecular interactions in biology. Three types of counterintuitive mechanical regulation of receptor–ligand dissociation have been described. Catch bonds are strengthened by constant forces, as opposed to slip bonds that are weakened by constant forces. Th...

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Autores principales: Li, Zhenhai, Kong, Fang, Zhu, Cheng
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5081513/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27786286
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep35954