A novel MEMS device for the multidirectional mechanical stimulation of single cells: Preliminary results

In recent years, understanding cell mechanics has gained increasing importance, with significant implications for human health. Currently, different technologies have been developed to perform the mechanical stimulation of living cells. However, they often show some limitations. Here we present the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Mechanism and machine theory 2014-08, Vol.78, p.131-140
Hauptverfasser:	Antoniolli, Francesca, Maggiolino, Stefano, Scuor, Nicola, Gallina, Paolo, Sbaizero, Orfeo
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Actuators Bimorphs Cell stretching Devices Linkage mechanism Mechanical stimulation MEMS Microelectromechanical systems Platforms Simulation Single cell Springs Stimulation
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