Mechanical Stress Mechanisms and the Cell An Endothelial Paradigm

There are important physiological and pathological cardiovascular consequences related to endothelial biomechanical properties. The endothelium, however, is not unique in responding to external forces; virtually all cells accommodate or respond to the mechanical environment.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Circulation research 1993-02, Vol.72 (2), p.239-245
Hauptverfasser:	Davies, Peter F, Tripathi, Satish C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Biomechanical Phenomena Cell physiology Effects of physical and chemical agents Endothelium, Vascular - cytology Endothelium, Vascular - physiology Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Molecular and cellular biology Stress, Mechanical
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Zusammenfassung:	There are important physiological and pathological cardiovascular consequences related to endothelial biomechanical properties. The endothelium, however, is not unique in responding to external forces; virtually all cells accommodate or respond to the mechanical environment.
ISSN:	0009-7330 1524-4571
DOI:	10.1161/01.res.72.2.239