Micropost Force Sensor Array (MFSA) for Measuring Cell Traction Forces
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عنوان ژورنال: Molecular & Cellular Biomechanics
سال: 2006
ISSN: 1556-5300
DOI: 10.32604/mcb.2006.003.195