Effect of elasticity mismatch on cell deformation and migration: A phase-field study*

Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 51701160 and U1732129) and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, China (Grant No. 3102018zy046).

Yin Yuanfeng1, 2, Xing Hui1, 2, †, Zang Duyang1, 2, Jin Kexin1, 2
       

(color online) The dimensionless instantaneous acceleration d |v|/dt versus cell perimeter change ΔL′ within a long time for γtag / γnormal = 0.4 and for γtag / γnormal = 1.9.