Biomechanical study of the mechanical and structural properties of adherent cells

A cell is a biological complex system and its understanding requires a combination of various approaches including biomechanics. Like engineering materials, cells deform when external forces act on them. There is evidence that many normal and diseased conditions of cells are dependent on, or regulat...

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Main Author: Barreto, Sara
Other Authors: Lacroix, Damien
Published: University of Sheffield 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.589275