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Cell adaptations and responses to mechanical stress
The cells of a multicellular organism are genetically homogeneous. Nevertheless, the functions, structures and behaviors of these cells vary. Many of these differences are due to distinct gene expression programs.
With the MecEpi project, scientists are focusing on mammalian cells to better understand their adaptation and responses to mechanical stress. Indeed, they detect changes in their microenvironment (such as variations in nutrient supply, hormonal concentrations or mechanical modifications of tissues) and react accordingly by, for example, changing their metabolism, their proliferation cycle or modifying their migratory properties. Their reactions can be crucial in the pathological context of development, cancer progression and metastasis. This report was produced and financed as part of the "Science Avec et Pour la Société" (SAPS) call for projects.
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