Mechanosensitivity and Mechanotransduction

by André Kamkin

Book Overview

This book presents the latest findings in the field of research of mechanosensitivity and
mechanotransduction in different cells and tissues. Mechanosensitivity and mechanotransduction
of the heart and vascular cells, in the lung, in bone and joint tissues, in sensor systems and in blood cells are described in detail. This Volume focuses on molecular mechanisms of mechanosensitivity and mechanotransduction via cytoskeleton. Integrin-mediated...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9048198801
• ISBN13: 9789048198801
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 371 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.2"