Author : Kennedy Omondi Okeyo
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 4431551638
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (315 download)
Book Synopsis Innovative Approaches to Cell Biomechanics by : Kennedy Omondi Okeyo
Download or read book Innovative Approaches to Cell Biomechanics written by Kennedy Omondi Okeyo and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers topics on mechanosensing, mechanotransduction, and actin cytoskeletal dynamics in cell motility. It will contribute to a better understanding of how cells functionally adapt to their mechanical environment as well as highlighting fundamental concepts for designing material niches for cell manipulation. With topics from multidisciplinary fields of the life sciences, medicine and engineering, the book is the first of its kind, providing comprehensive, integrated coverage of innovative approaches to cell biomechanics. It provides a valuable resource for seniors and graduate students studying cell biomechanics and is also suitable for researchers interested in the application of methods and strategies in connection with the innovative approaches discussed. Each section of the book has been supplemented with concrete examples and illustrations to facilitate understanding even for readers unfamiliar with cell biomechanics.