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pathways and their interactions that modulate the mechanical response of the cell. A
first step on this road can be taken by qualitative models that provide a first mechanistic
insight into mechanotransduction phenomena and may serve as a source for new
research hypotheses.
6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Johan Kerkhofs is a PhD Fellow of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO –
Vlaanderen).
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