blog posts 'Molecular Velcro' enables tissues to sense, react to mechanical force Feb 9, 2022 1:00 pm by Lois YoksoulianResearch Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The Velcro-like cellular proteins that hold cells, tissues together also perform critical functions when under increased tension. A U of I study found that cadherins sense tissue mechanics to regulate cell communication and biological tissue growth. Share on Facebook Tweet Email