Friction patterns guide actin network contraction
A. Colin, M. Orhant-Prioux, C. Guerin, M. Savinov, I. Scarfone, A. Roux, E. M. De La Cruz, A. Mogilner, M. Thery, L. Blanchoin
This study shows that friction forces between actin networks and their substrate guide contraction direction and speed, demonstrating the importance of resistive forces in cell shape control.
bioRxiv · Dec 21, 2022 · PreprintBiophysics