Applying forces to human osteoblasts and mesenchymal stem cells using a novel magnetic particle technique

The study and application ofmechanical forces to the cells ofthe body, has been proposed as a means of engineering replacement tissues. In order to investigate the role of force in .' any cell type, it is necessary to design and contract an artificial means of applying force in vitro and in viv...

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Main Author: Kirkham, Glen
Published: Keele University 2007
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.484896