Not applicable - physical mechanism

Physical mechanisms or "generic physical mechanisms" refer to fundamental physical processes such as adhesion, surface tension, viscosity, gravity, and physical force that affect biological tissues or cells[4][5]. These mechanisms can drive changes in tissue structure, patterning, or morphogenesis, and are broadly applicable to both living and non-living systems. They contrast with specific biomolecular or genetic mechanisms, are not themselves druggable targets, and cannot serve as biomarkers, but are essential for understanding how cells and tissues respond to their physical environment[4][5][2].

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Generic physical mechanismPhysical mechanismGeneric mechanismNon-molecular mechanism

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