Cytoskeletal Mechanics: Models and Measurements in Cell Mechanics

Hardback

Main Details

Title Cytoskeletal Mechanics: Models and Measurements in Cell Mechanics
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Mohammad R. K. Mofrad
Edited by Roger D. Kamm
SeriesCambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178
Category/GenreCellular biology (cytology)
ISBN/Barcode 9780521846370
ClassificationsDewey:571.654
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 4 September 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book presents a full spectrum of views on current approaches to modeling cell mechanics. The authors come from the biophysics, bioengineering and physical chemistry communities and each joins the discussion with a unique perspective on biological systems. Consequently, the approaches range from finite element methods commonly used in continuum mechanics to models of the cytoskeleton as a cross-linked polymer network to models of glassy materials and gels. Studies reflect both the static, instantaneous nature of the structure, as well as its dynamic nature due to polymerization and the full array of biological processes. While it is unlikely that a single unifying approach will evolve from this diversity, it is the hope that a better appreciation of the various perspectives will lead to a highly coordinated approach to exploring the essential problems and better discussions among investigators with differing views.

Author Biography

Professor Mofrad has recently joined the faculty at the University of California, Berkeley. After recieving his PhD from the University of Toronto he was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at MIT.