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Mechanical models for living cells—a review

Journal of Biomechanics · 2005 · Vol. 39(2) · pp. 195–216

Chwee Teck Lim✉(National University of Singapore)Enhua H. Zhou(National University of Singapore)Ser Tong Quek(National University of Singapore)

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Cellular Mechanics and Interactions 3D Printing in Biomedical Research Microfluidic and Bio-sensing TechnologiesCell mechanicsMechanotransductionLiving cellMechanicsComputer scienceBiological systemMaterials scienceNeuroscienceCellPhysics

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AnimalsBiomechanical PhenomenaCell MembraneCell Physiological PhenomenaElasticityHumansModels, BiologicalPhysical StimulationStress, MechanicalViscosityLinear ModelsMechanotransduction, CellularMicrofluidics

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