Monocytic cells become less compressible but more deformable upon activation.

Monocytes play a significant role in the development of atherosclerosis. During the process of inflammation, circulating monocytes become activated in the blood stream. The consequent interactions of the activated monocytes with the blood flow and endothelial cells result in reorganization of cytosk...

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Main Authors: Agnese Ravetto, Hans M Wyss, Patrick D Anderson, Jaap M J den Toonder, Carlijn V C Bouten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3968036?pdf=render