= Mechanotransduction
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Mechanotransduction is the process by which cells convert mechanical stimuli from their environment into biochemical signals. This complex phenomenon allows cells to sense and respond to mechanical forces such as stretch, pressure, and shear stress. Mechanotransduction plays a critical role in various physiological processes, including: 1. **Cell growth and differentiation**: Mechanical signals can influence how cells grow, differentiate, and function. For instance, stem cells may differentiate into bone or cartilage cells in response to mechanical loading.
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