Mechanical stress mechanisms and the cell. An endothelial paradigm.

Davies, P F; Tripathi, S C · Circ Res · 1993

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Abstract

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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