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Fig. 2. Effects of stress on a cell. (A) Focal adhesion that experiences stress from a cell-generated contractile force (Fcell) pulling against an ECM (blue). (B) Stress generated in the focal adhesion (sensor) depends on both the cell-generated force (Fcell) and the stiffness of the ECM.