Exploring Stem Cell Differentiation From A Mechanobiological Perspective: Insights From Neural Precursor Cells And Beyond

Abstract

The surface of mammalian cells consists of the plasma membrane lined by an underneath cortical actomyosin cytoskeleton. This pair of structures forms the Membrane-Cytoskeleton Complex (MCC), a known regulator of cellular processes, ranging from shape control and cell migration to molecule presentation and signaling [1-3].