The effect of mechanical loads in the differentiation of precursor cells into mature cells

Dalit Shav*, Shmuel Einav

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Abstract

Stem cell differentiation, both in vivo and in vitro, is regulated by a variety of signals. These signals can be of biochemical origin, such as those from growth factors and cytokines, or from different mechanical loads, such as fluid shear stress and matrix elasticity. The mechanisms by which the mechanical loads affect precursor cell differentiation are not entirely understood, but their role in regenerative medicine and cell therapy could be of vast importance. This paper reviews the role of mechanical loads on the differentiation of precursor cells.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAnalysis of Cardiac Development
Subtitle of host publicationFrom Embryo to Old Age
PublisherBlackwell Publishing Inc.
Pages25-31
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781573317474
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2010
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameAnnals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Volume1188
ISSN (Print)0077-8923
ISSN (Electronic)1749-6632

Keywords

  • Differentiation
  • Extra cellular matrix
  • Matrix stiffness
  • Mechanical loading
  • Morphogenesis
  • Precursor cells
  • Stem cells

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