Mechanobiology of the Endothelium
Author | : Helim Aranda-Espinoza |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 278 |
Release | : 2015-02-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781482207255 |
ISBN-13 | : 1482207257 |
Rating | : 4/5 (257 Downloads) |
Download or read book Mechanobiology of the Endothelium written by Helim Aranda-Espinoza and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-02-25 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The endothelium is an excellent example of where biology meets physics and engineering. It must convert mechanical forces into chemical signals to maintain homeostasis. It also controls the immune response, drug delivery through the vasculature, and cancer metastasis. Basic understanding of these processes is starting to emerge and the knowledge ga