Cell Mechanobiology in Health and Disease

Dear Colleagues,

I am thrilled to announce that we are preparing a Special Issue dedicated to exploring the fascinating realm of Cell Mechanobiology in Health and Disease, and I am honored to serve as the Guest Editor. The dynamic interplay between cellular mechanics and biological functions has emerged as a critical determinant in understanding the complexities of health and the pathogenesis of diseases. This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research and innovative reviews that shed light on the mechanobiological principles underlying cellular processes and their implications for disease progression, diagnosis, and therapy.

Cell mechanobiology is pivotal for deciphering the intricacies of cellular responses to their mechanical environment, impacting areas from tissue regeneration and cancer metastasis to the progression of cardiovascular and musculoskeletal diseases. Insights into how cells sense, respond to, and are influenced by mechanical stimuli open new avenues for therapeutic intervention and diagnostic advancements. We are particularly interested in submissions that explore the role of mechanotransduction in disease development, the application of mechanobiological principles in the design of biomaterials and tissue engineering, and novel methodologies for investigating cellular mechanics in health and disease contexts.

Contributions may range from original research articles that provide novel insights into cell mechanobiology's role in health and disease to comprehensive reviews that summarize current knowledge and future directions in the field. We welcome studies that employ interdisciplinary approaches, combining techniques from biology, physics, engineering, and computational sciences, to unravel the complex interactions at play.

This Special Issue represents an exciting opportunity for researchers in the field of cell mechanobiology to showcase their work to a broad audience and to foster collaborations that bridge disciplinary divides. We believe that your contribution could be a cornerstone in advancing our understanding of cell mechanobiology and its potential to revolutionize therapeutic strategies for a wide array of diseases.

We look forward to your participation in this endeavor to illuminate the intricate dance between cellular mechanics and biological outcomes, propelling forward advances in science and medicine.

Dr. Sangyoon Han
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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• mechanobiology
• fibroblasts
• immune cells
• stem cells
• cancer cells
• connective tissue disorder
• extracellular matrix
• shear stress sensing