Slip bond

A slip bond is a type of chemical noncovalent bond whose dissociation lifetime decreases with tensile force applied to the bond. This is the expected behaviour for chemical bonds,[1] but exceptions, like catch bonds exist.

References
  1. Bell GI (May 1978). "Models for the specific adhesion of cells to cells". Science. 200 (4342): 618–27. doi:10.1126/science.347575. PMID 347575.
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