Polymerization of actin filaments against membranes produces force for numerous cellular
processes, such as migration, morphogenesis, endocytosis, phagocytosis and organelle …

This article presents a review of the current development and challenges in memristor
modeling. We review the mechanisms of memristive devices based on various …

The actin cytoskeleton—a collection of actin filaments with their accessory and regulatory
proteins—is the primary force-generating machinery in the cell. It can produce pushing …

Cells of the innate immune system, notably macrophages, neutrophils and dendritic cells,
perform essential antimicrobial and homeostatic functions. These functions rely on the …

Tight coupling between biochemical and mechanical properties of the actin cytoskeleton
drives a large range of cellular processes including polarity establishment, morphogenesis …

During epithelial morphogenesis, E-cadherin adhesive junctions play an important part in
mechanically coupling the contractile cortices of cells together, thereby distributing the …

Membrane protrusions at the leading edge of cells, known as lamellipodia, drive cell
migration in many normal and pathological situations. Lamellipodial protrusion is powered …

The urgent demand for next-generation high-temperature film capacitors with excellent
energy storage properties originates from electrical-power applications under harsh …

Motile cells extend a leading edge by assembling a branched network of actin filaments that
produces physical force as the polymers grow beneath the plasma membrane. A core set of …

Filopodia are thin, actin-rich plasma-membrane protrusions that function as antennae for
cells to probe their environment. Consequently, filopodia have an important role in cell …