Matrix stiffness has significant effects on cell behavior, however, less is known regarding the epigenomic and transcriptional regulation underling the effect of matrix stiffness on cells. In this ...

Schematic diagram depicting the mechanism of the rigid matrix regulating cell glycolysis in degenerated NPCs. In degenerated NP tissue, MRTF-A was activated by increased matrix stiffness and ...

For robotic applications requiring compliance and safety in rehabilitation training, physical human–robot collaboration, and unstructured environments, this study proposes a variable-stiffness joint ...