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Abstract
To reliably form and maintain structures with specific functions, many multicellular systems evolved to leverage the interplay between biochemical signaling, mechanics, and morphology.
We review mechanochemical feedback loops in cases where cell–cell contact-based Notch signaling drives fate decisions, and the corresponding differentiation process leads to contact remodeling. We compare different mechanisms for initial symmetry breaking and subsequent pattern refinement, as well as discuss how patterning outcomes depend on the relationship between biochemical and mechanical timescales.
We conclude with an overview of new approaches, including the study of synthetic circuits, and give an outlook on future experimental and theoretical developments toward dissecting and harnessing mechanochemical feedback.
期刊介绍:
Current Opinion in Systems Biology is a new systematic review journal that aims to provide specialists with a unique and educational platform to keep up-to-date with the expanding volume of information published in the field of Systems Biology. It publishes polished, concise and timely systematic reviews and opinion articles. In addition to describing recent trends, the authors are encouraged to give their subjective opinion on the topics discussed. As this is such a broad discipline, we have determined themed sections each of which is reviewed once a year. The following areas will be covered by Current Opinion in Systems Biology: -Genomics and Epigenomics -Gene Regulation -Metabolic Networks -Cancer and Systemic Diseases -Mathematical Modelling -Big Data Acquisition and Analysis -Systems Pharmacology and Physiology -Synthetic Biology -Stem Cells, Development, and Differentiation -Systems Biology of Mold Organisms -Systems Immunology and Host-Pathogen Interaction -Systems Ecology and Evolution