Cells as strain-cued automata

We argue in favor of representing living cells as automata and review demonstrations that autonomous cells can form patterns by responding to local variations in the strain fields that arise from their individual or collective motions. An autonomous cell's response to strain stimuli is assumed...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the mechanics and physics of solids. - 1998. - 87(2016) vom: 27. Feb., Seite 177-226
1. Verfasser: Cox, Brian N (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Snead, Malcolm L
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2016
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of the mechanics and physics of solids
Schlagworte:Journal Article Ameloblasts Angiogenesis Automaton Decussation Enamel Innervation Kinematics Migration Morphogenesis mehr... Patterning Strain cue Strain stimulus Waves