Fig. 3: Mechanical Stress Induces YAP/TAZ Activation in Intestinal Stromal Cells (IMAGE) Institute for Basic Science Caption a, Representative images of YAP and TAZ (green) in unstretched and stretched intestinal stromal cells. b, Comparison of VEGF-C protein concentration in the culture medium of unstretched and stretched intestinal stromal cells. c, Secretion of VEGF-C and other factors upon mechanical stimuli induce YAP/TAZ activation. Credit IBS Usage Restrictions Please indicate the credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.