... be requested from Dr. Tong at pingstong@gmail.com. Manuscript received March 19, 2019; final manuscript received June 17, 2019; published online July 10, 2019. Assoc. Editor: Haichao Han. 19 03 2019 17 06 2019 biomechanics cellular mechanics design and control of biological systems...

... in procedures such as osteotomy site preparation [ 1 ]. Bio-Heat transfer Cellular mechanics 24 01 2018 04 05 2018 Manuscript received January 24, 2018; final manuscript received May 4, 2018; published online June 21, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Ram Devireddy. 1 Corresponding author...

... Biomaterials Biomechanics Cellular mechanics Physiological systems Eukaryotic cells are continuously subjected to myriad of extracellular and intracellular mechanical stimuli. It has been well established that mechanical interactions with environment influence the cell morphology, cell fate...

... Biomechanics Cellular mechanics Biological systems design Measurements Biological systems control Red blood cells (RBCs) are often the target of hematologic diseases such as sickle cell disease (SCD), malaria, spherocytosis, and some types of cancers, which alter biomechanical properties...

... Biomechanics Cellular mechanics The cytoskeleton of adherent cells is of fundamental importance for maintaining cell shape, cellular mechanics, and proper functioning of the cell [ 1 , 2 ]. The three major components of the cytoskeleton are the microtubules, intermediate filaments, and actin (stress...

... the plasma membrane and cytoskeleton, are involved [ 3 , 4 ]. To understand cell mechanics and measure cellular mechanical properties, techniques such as micropipette aspiration, optical tweezing, and atomic force microscopy (AFM) have been used [ 5 – 7 ]. In micropipette aspiration, the cell is aspirated...

... Corresponding author. Manuscript received August 15, 2017; final manuscript received November 7, 2017; published online March 16, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Ram Devireddy. 15 08 2017 07 11 2017 Biomechanics Cellular mechanics Cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide...

... and loss of wild type Huntingtin, through modification of synaptic capture of DCVs. Kwinter et al. [ 4 ] pointed out that understanding DCV transport may be also important for understanding the molecular basis of Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Biomechanics Cellular...

... Biomechanics Cellular mechanics Biological systems design Physiological systems Biological systems control Recently, significant evidence has emerged demonstrating that external mechanical forces, such as fluid shear stress in the vasculature or contractile force of cells' own actomyosin...

... received December 7, 2017; published online January 12, 2018. Editor: Victor H. Barocas. 16 10 2017 07 12 2017 Biomaterials Biomechanics Cellular mechanics Biomechanics and bioengineering research has been on-going in most developed countries, at least sporadically, for over...

... A. Winkelstein. 14 08 2017 12 12 2017 Biomechanics Cellular mechanics The human intervertebral disk (IVD) is a connective tissue that provides flexibility and support to the adjacent bony vertebral bodies during daily activities. As the spine gets exposed to these various...

...; published online January 12, 2018. Editor: Beth A. Winkelstein. 08 07 2017 17 11 2017 Biomechanics Cellular mechanics Physiological systems United States (U.S.) soldiers have increased risk of physical and psychological injuries as they endure multiple tours of duty...

.... 1 Corresponding author. Manuscript received July 2, 2017; final manuscript received September 7, 2017; published online January 12, 2018. Editor: Victor H. Barocas. 02 07 2017 07 09 2017 Biomechanics Cellular mechanics Motor proteins are the molecular motors...

...; published online November 9, 2017. Assoc. Editor: Nathan Sniadecki. 02 03 2017 31 08 2017 Cellular mechanics Biological systems design Biological systems control Cells in every living organism depend crucially on the supply of oxygen for survival. In a typical human tissue...

..., 2017; final manuscript received September 14, 2017; published online November 9, 2017. Assoc. Editor: Guy M. Genin. 17 05 2017 14 09 2017 Biomechanics Cellular mechanics The passive mechanical response of blood vessels undergoing inflation–extension testing demonstrates...

... function of the heart. 02 06 2017 27 08 2017 1 Corresponding authors. Manuscript received June 2, 2017; final manuscript received August 27, 2017; published online September 28, 2017. Assoc. Editor: Carlijn V. C Bouten. Cellular mechanics The hierarchical structure...

... Cellular mechanics The MAD, Δ A , is related to the curvature as follows: (7) Δ A = H ∑ i = 1 N p ( C i A i ) For the membrane element, it can also be shown that the curvature can be calculated from the area difference between inner and outer...

... , 8 ( 2 ), p. e55172 . 10.1371/journal.pone.0055172 Cellular mechanics The contractility of epithelial cells and the transmission of endogenous cell-generated forces over supracellular distances are important drivers of morphological changes at the tissue-level and beyond [ 1 , 2...

...; final manuscript received June 30, 2017; published online July 28, 2017. Editor: Victor H. Barocas. 10 08 2016 30 06 2017 Bioinstrumentation Biomaterials Biomechanics Cellular mechanics Measurements The atomic force microscopy (AFM) instrument has become an integral part...

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