A Mechanometabolism Toolbox for Studying Cell Migration

Cell migration is greatly affected by both the physical properties of the motile cell itself and the environment through which the cell is moving. In addition to studying cellular and extracellular mechanical properties in the context of cell migration, there is a growing interest in understanding the intersection between migration, mechanics, and metabolism. In this work, we discuss the many techniques and approaches researchers are currently using to study cellular mechanics, extracellular mechanics, and metabolism in the context of cell migration. Our goal is to bring exposure to new approaches in the fields of mechanobiology and mechanometabolism and highlight the importance of studying cell migration through a mechanical lens.