The influence of different matrix proteins on cell traction forces and differentiation

• Main Author: Ng, Shao Ting
• Other Authors: School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Bioengineering
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/61579
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Extracellular matrix (ECM) is the extracellular component of animal tissue which plays a significant role not only to provide structural support but also stimulates various biological functions. Extracellular matrix proteins enable the dictation of cellular behavior in terms of proliferation, adhesi...