Change in Direction of Microtubules upon Deformation of Pdms (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

Change in Direction of Microtubules upon Deformation of Pdms

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When the PDMS were stretched, the microtubules moved faster and aligned themselves along the stretching axis. On the other hand, when the PDMS were compressed, the microtubules slowed down and aligned themselves perpendicular to the compression.

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Inoue D. et al., <i>Nature Communications</i>, October 3, 2016

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