The role of matrix stiffness in regulating cell behavior.

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Published in Hepatology on April 01, 2008

Authors

Rebecca G Wells1

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Medicine (Gastroenterology), The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA. rgwells@mail.med.upenn.edu

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