Interaction between Cell Mechanics and Cell Fate

The interplay between cell mechanics and cell fate is crucial in biological processes such as development, differentiation, and disease. Mechanical properties of the cellular environment, including stiffness and shear stress, significantly influence cell behavior, while changes in cell fate can alter these mechanics.



 



This Research Topic invites contributions that explore the bidirectional relationship between cell mechanics and cell fate. Key themes include:



- Mechanotransduction Pathways: How cells sense and respond to mechanical cues.



- Mechanical Influence on Cell Fate: Effects of different mechanical forces on differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis.



- Cell Fate Changes: How differentiation affects mechanical properties.



- Computational Models: Predictive models of mechanical influences on cell behavior.



- In Vivo Studies: Role of mechanics in tissue development and organization.



 



We welcome original research, reviews, and perspectives that shed light on the dynamic feedback between cell mechanics and cell fate, aiming to advance our understanding and application of mechanobiology.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• ... View all formats

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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Cell Mechanics, Cell Fate, Interactions, development, cellular environment

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.