Relationship between cell-cell adhesion and cell-extracellular matrix (ECM) adhesion in epithelial cells on polyrotaxane surfaces with different molecular mobility. (IMAGE)

_Tokyo Medical and Dental University

Relationship between cell-cell adhesion and cell-extracellular matrix (ECM) adhesion in epithelial cells on polyrotaxane surfaces with different molecular mobility.

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A highly mobile surface promotes cell-cell adhesion and inhibits cell-ECM adhesion (Left). A less mobile surface promotes cell-ECM adhesion and inhibits cell-cell adhesion (Right).

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Department of Organic Biomaterials, TMDU

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