A. Shukla1,1, A.R. Dunn2,2, M.A. Moses3,3, K.J. Van Vliet4,4
Molecular & Cellular Biomechanics, Vol.1, No.4, pp. 279-290, 2004, DOI:10.3970/mcb.2004.001.279
Abstract Although it is established that endothelial cells can respond to external mechanical cues (e.g., alignment in the direction of fluid shear stress), the extent to which mechanical stress and strain applied via the endothelial cell substrate impact biomolecular and cellular processes is not well-understood. This issue is particularly important in the context of inflammation, vascular remodeling, and cancer progression, as each of these processes occurs concurrently with localized increases in strain and marked changes in molecules secreted by adjacent cells. Here, we systematically vary the level and duration of cyclic tensile strain applied to human dermal microvascular and bovine capillary… More >
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