Mechanics rules cell biology

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Cells in the musculoskeletal system are subjected to various mechanical forces <it>in vivo</it>. Years of research have shown that these mechanical forces, including tension and compression, greatly influence various cellular functions such as gene ex...

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Main Authors: Wang James HC, Li Bin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy & Technology
Online Access:http://www.smarttjournal.com/content/2/1/16