Preprint
Sep 2026
Local Strain-Dependent Anisotropy in Fibrous Networks
Cells in connective tissues reside within the extracellular matrix (ECM), which consists of a fibrous mesh that exhibits non-linear strain-stiffening behavior, driven by a transition from bending-to-stretching-dominated deformation. While bulk rheology captures macroscopic mechanical properties, cells actively sense an...
Yoni Koren, S. Goren, O. Tchaicheeyan et al.
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