# Determination of single-molecule loading rate during mechanotransduction in cell adhesion

*PRI Rank #7 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #7 |
| 18m citations | 48 |
| Journal | Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.adk6921 |
| Corresponding authors | Taekjip Ha |
| Institution | Boston Children's Hospital, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/cell-adhesion-molecules-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1126/science.adk6921](https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adk6921)

## Topics

mechanotransduction · cell adhesion · loading rate · receptor-ligand bonds · bond strength · loading rate · overstretching tension sensor · overstretching tension sensor · Integrin · leukocytes · epithelial cells · single-molecule force measurement · loading rate · bond strength · serially connected tension sensors · piconewtons per second

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