Mechanotransduction

Cell Signaling to Cell Response
Erscheinungsjahr 2020
ISBN: 978-0-12-817882-9
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 158 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 340 g

Mechanotransduction: Cell Signaling to Cell Response covers the cell machinery responsible for the process of mechanotransduction and the manner in which cells respond to an external mechanical stimulus. The effect of mechanical stimulus on individual cells and entire tissues is discussed, with an emphasis on the practical results of this physiological process. Mechanotransduction of stem cells and cancerous cells are also covered, along with future directions in this yet nascent field.  This book gives insights on basic processes that occur (or may occur) in the human body as a result of the application of mechanical stimulus.

It is ideal for both biomedical engineers and biologists, and is an ideal resource for teaching. It provides a current state of conceptual and practical aspects of the field and will enable students and professionals to venture further into this incipient area which is of fundamental importance to biomedical engineering and biology fields.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sundaram, Paul A.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Angewandte Biologie Biophysik
• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Biophysik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik, Medizinische Werkstoffe

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction2. Cell signaling: An overview3. Cell signaling under mechanical stimulus in specific cell types4. Cell characteristics resulting from mechanical stimulus5. Tissue mechanotransduction6. Mechanotherapy7. Future thrusts in the field of mechanotransduction

Über Autor(innen)

Sundaram, Paul A.
Paul Sundaram has been working in materials science for the last thirty years. Over the last twelve years, he has focused his research and teaching in the area of biomaterials and the effects of mechanical stimuli on cells. He has approximately 100 publications in journals and conferences.