Increased Cell Traction-Induced Prestress in Dynamically Cultured Microtissues

Prestress is a phenomenon present in many cardiovascular tissues and has profound implications on their in vivo functionality. For instance, the in vivo mechanical properties are altered by the presence of prestress, and prestress also influences tissue growth and remodeling processes. The developme...

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Main Authors: Mathieu A. J. van Kelle, Nilam Khalil, Jasper Foolen, Sandra Loerakker, Carlijn V. C. Bouten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fbioe.2019.00041/full