Physical Models of Cell Motility

This book surveys the most recent advances in physics-inspired cell movement models. This synergetic, cross-disciplinary effort to increase the fidelity of computational algorithms will lead to a better understanding of the complex biomechanics of cell movement, and stimulate progress in research on...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Aranson, Igor S
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
Series:Biological and medical physics, biomedical engineering
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Phase-field Description of Cell Movement
  • Role of Substrate Adhesiveness
  • Cytoskeletal Waves
  • Chemical Signaling
  • Efficiency of Cell Motion