Cellular migration is driven by the polymerization and depolymerization of cytoskeleton fibers. The properties of the cell cytoskeleton are quantitatively described by Young's modulus. The value of Young's modulus determines the ability of a cell to deform under the influence of an external force, i.e. cells with high deformability are characterized by lower values of Young's modulus, while cells with less deformability have a higher Young's modulus. Our recent studies have shown that the deformability of WJ-MSCs is an important factor affecting the ability to transendothelial migration and invasion of
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