Epithelia are intricate tissues whose function is intimately linked to mechanics. While mechanobiology has primarily focused on factors such as cell-generated contractility and mechanical properties o...

Intermediate filaments are key regulators of cell mechanics. Vimentin, a type of intermediate filament expressed in mesenchymal cells and involved ...

The cytoskeleton comprises networks of different biopolymers, which serve various cellular functions. To accomplish these tasks, their mechanical properties are of particular importance. Understanding...