Surface tension and viscoelastic properties of embryonic tissues depend on the cytoskeleton. (includes panel discussion)(The Cytoskeleton: Mechanical, Physical, and Biological Interactions)

From: The Biological Bulletin | Date: June 1, 1998| Author: Forgacs, Gabor | Copyright information

The surface tension and viscoelasticity of embryonic tissues were studied utilizing a method of organizing spherical cell aggregates between compression plates of a customized parallel plate apparatus. The surface tension was measured from the equilibrium force and alteration in the shape of the aggregate through the Laplace equation. Findings of the study revealed that surface tensions were associated with the number of cell adhesion molecules and influenced by macromolecules of the cytoplas...

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