Figure 1 (IMAGE) Tohoku University Caption Possible cellular mechanisms underlying substrate stiffness-mediated proinflammatory responses of human gingival fibroblasts. Credit Tohoku University Usage Restrictions Reporters may use freely these materials in news coverage with appropriate credit information. License Original 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.