Fig. 2: Destabilizing the order in both systems.
From: Synchronization in collectively moving inanimate and living active matter
a Depleting the medium of calcium disrupts cadherin-based junctions and renders collectively rotating cell patterns uncoordinated. The subsequent replenishment of the medium recovers the collective rotation. (D = 150 µm, n = 10) (Mean ± SD). b In the disrupted state single cell migration speed is increased. (n = 10) The bottom and top of each box represent the first and third quartiles, respectively, while the band inside the box marks the median. Whiskers extend to 1.5 times the interquartile range. c Top: Inhibition of myosin activity renders patterns less coordinated. Bottom: Concurrently, single-cell migration speed reduces, comes to a halt, and recovers after replenishing the medium. (n = 8) (Mean ± SD).
