This book explores the effects of physical forces on animal cell cultures in the two major contexts in which cell cultures are primarily used: As models of in vivo systems, and as production systems in vitro.

Inhalt
Contents: Effects of physical forces on endothelial cells.- Effects of physical forces on bone cells.- Effects of physical forces on cartilage.- Effects of physical forces on muscle cells.- Mechanotransduction hypotheses.- Effects of physical forces on production systems related to biotechnology and tissue engineering.