Journal of the American Chemical SocietyPseudopodiaEmulsionsWaterOilsAmino Acids
Droplets as Cell Models: Chemical Gradient-Induced Directional Filopodia Formation.
Sanjana Krishna Mani, Laurie Lazinski, Samuel G Birrer, Aditya Sapre, Lauren D Zarzar, Ayusman Sen
Published: 202510.1021/jacs.5c11719
Abstract
Cells are complex chemical systems capable of sensing and responding to environmental cues by dynamically reshaping themselves, e.g., by forming arm-like protrusions such as filopodia. Recapitulating cellular behavior in artificial systems is a long-…
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