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Mechano-induced homotypic patterned domain formation by monocytes

Wenxuan Du, Jingyi Zhu, Yufei Wu

    Biorxiv : the Preprint Server for Biology
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    PubMed
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    Monocytes form unique multicellular patterns on soft matrices, driven by cell adhesion and inhibitory factors. This collective behavior enhances monocyte survival, offering new insights into innate immunity and tissue mechanics.

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