Mechanical Tensions Control Cell Division and Death (IMAGE)

University of Utah Health

Mechanical Tensions Control Cell Division and Death

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Piezo1 (Red) senses stretch when cells are sparse, and senses crowding when cells are too dense to control cell division and death, respectively.

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Swapna Gudipaty

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