Endothelial cells (ECs) are permanently exposed to the blood flow and the resulting shear
stress, its magnitude varying with the EC site in the blood stream. Along with other …

ATP is released by numerous cell types in response to mechanical strain. It then acts as a
paracrine or autocrine signaling molecule, inducing a variety of biological responses. In this …

We have explored the utilization of quantitative phase imaging with digital holographic
microscopy (DHM) as a novel tool for quantifying the dynamics of morphologic parameters …

BACKGROUND: Occlusions of artificial small-diameter cardiovascular grafts are frequent
events after implantation, often caused by clot formations. A main factor is the insufficient …

In total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) measurements an exponentially decaying
evanescent wave of light (285–290 nm) excites the Trp residues in a protein to fluoresce at …

Publisher Summary The intermediate filament (IF) group of cytoskeleton proteins has always
had a close connection with pathology, and with the availability of good analytical tools, it …

The endothelial cells lining blood vessels are continuously exposed to fluid shear stress
generated by pulsatile flow of blood. In order to minimise forces acting on their surface …

The response of a silicon carbide (SiC) fibrous ceramic composite to foreign object damage
(FOD) was determined at ambient temperature and velocities ranging from 40 to 150 m/s …

In this paper, we describe a simple new design for the application of controlled, top-hat
profiled wall shear stress forces in a way that is independent of hydrostatic pressure and …

Endothelial cells of the vascular system are dynamic cells whose molecular adaptability is
decisive for the adjustment of homeostasis and organ perfusion. Advanced microscopic …