Open AccessMechanical stress mechanisms and the cell. An endothelial paradigm.
Author(s) -
Peter F. Davies,
S. C. Tripathi
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
circulation research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.899
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1524-4571
pISSN - 0009-7330
DOI - 10.1161/01.res.72.2.239
Subject(s) - endothelium , endothelial stem cell , microbiology and biotechnology , neuroscience , cell , biology , endocrinology , in vitro , biochemistry , genetics
There are important physiological and pathological cardiovascular consequences related to endothelial biomechanical properties. The endothelium, however, is not unique in responding to external forces; virtually all cells accommodate or respond to the mechanical environment.
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