Mechanobiology Handbook

Mechanobiology examines effects of mechanical force stimuli on cellular biological functions. At appropriate levels, mechanical stimuli are necessary for growth and maintenance of healthy tissues and organs. The past two decades have seen a dramatic increase in the level of research in mechanobiology. Collecting the cutting-edge research findings from a diverse range of scientists, this volume presents basic materials in mechanics and cell biology. The book is an appropriate reference for those new to the field and is designed to stimulate new ways of thinking in current mechanobiology researchers.

List of contents

Basic Science Tools for Mechanobiology Research. Literature Review of Mechanobiology: Research Findings and Theories. Cardiovascular Systems. Musculoskeletal Systems. Other Organ Systems. Frontiers of Mechanobiology. Index.

About the author

Jiro Nagatomi is an assistant professor of bioengineering and the director of Cell Mechanics and Mechanobiology Laboratory at Clemson University, South Carolina. His research group is interested in ion channels involved in cellular mechanotransduction of hydrostatic pressure and the development of micro-devices for research in the field of mechanobiology.

Product details

• Authors: Jiro (Clemson University Nagatomi
• Assisted by: Jiro Nagatomi (Editor), Nagatomi Jiro (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.03.2017
• EAN: 9781138072268
• ISBN: 978-1-138-07226-8
• No. of pages: 564
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Atomic physics, nuclear physics; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Cell Biology, MEDICAL / Biotechnology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Biomedical, environmental science, engineering & technology, Life sciences: general issues, Cellular biology (cytology), Materials science, Biomedical engineering, Environmental science, engineering and technology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General