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Gel-expanded to gel-condensed transition in neurofilament networks revealed by direct forcemeasurements

Gel-expanded to gel-condensed transition in neurofilament networks revealed by direct... Liquid-crystal gel networks of neurofilament assemblies play a key part in the mechanical stability of neuronal processes, and disruptions in the networks are a hallmark of motor-neuron diseases. Under pressure, these networks are shown to undergo an abrupt transition from expanded to condensed states, with distinct mechanical properties, helping to explain possible disruption mechanisms. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Nature Materials Springer Journals

Gel-expanded to gel-condensed transition in neurofilament networks revealed by direct forcemeasurements

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2009 by Nature Publishing Group
Subject
Materials Science; Materials Science, general; Optical and Electronic Materials; Biomaterials; Nanotechnology; Condensed Matter Physics
ISSN
1476-1122
eISSN
1476-4660
DOI
10.1038/nmat2566
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Abstract

Liquid-crystal gel networks of neurofilament assemblies play a key part in the mechanical stability of neuronal processes, and disruptions in the networks are a hallmark of motor-neuron diseases. Under pressure, these networks are shown to undergo an abrupt transition from expanded to condensed states, with distinct mechanical properties, helping to explain possible disruption mechanisms.

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Nature MaterialsSpringer Journals

Published: Nov 15, 2009

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