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ArticleThe European physical journal. E, Soft matter2020

Reversible elastic phase field approach and application to cell monolayers.

Robert Chojowski, Ulrich S Schwarz, Falko Ziebert

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Article in The European physical journal. E, Soft matter, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Robert ChojowskiInstitute for Theoretical Physics, Heidelberg University, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
Ulrich S SchwarzInstitute for Theoretical Physics, Heidelberg University, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
Falko ZiebertInstitute for Theoretical Physics, Heidelberg University, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany. f.ziebert@thphys.uni-heidelberg.de.

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Abstract

Motion and generation of forces by single cells and cell collectives are essential elements of many biological processes, including development, wound healing and cancer cell migration. Quantitative wound healing assays have demonstrated that cell monolayers can be both dynamic and elastic at the same time. However, it is very challenging to model this combination with conventional approaches. Here we introduce an elastic phase field approach that allows us to predict the dynamics of elastic sheets under the action of active stresses and localized forces, e.g. from leader cells. Our method ensures elastic reversibility after release of forces. We demonstrate its potential by studying several paradigmatic situations and geometries relevant for single cells and cell monolayers, including elastic bars, contractile discs and expanding monolayers with leader cells.

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Cell AdhesionElasticityModels, TheoreticalAnimalsHumansStress, MechanicalLiving systems: Biological Matter

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