Fig. 10.

Average number of integrins over time for different contraction rates $\dot{c}$ in homogeneous networks compared to networks with a stiffness gradient ($N=5$, line density $4.9\times {10}^{-2}$ μm^-2). a $\dot{c}=0.05$ μm/s. b $\dot{c}=0.1$ μm/s. c $\dot{c}=0.15$ μm/s