The CytoskeletonExplores the structure, functions, and dynamics of the cytoskeleton, focusing on filament properties, growth processes, and mechanical requirements.
Cellular Cytoskeleton ComponentsExplores cellular cytoskeleton components, including actin filaments and microtubules, and discusses solvent-free molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations.
Tensegrity: Cellular MechanicsDelves into tensegrity in cellular mechanics, highlighting the influence of physical forces on cell structure and function.
Adhesion and MechanotransductionCovers the structure and mechanics of mammalian cells, adhesion, mechanosensation, mechanotransduction, Rho signaling, actin dynamics, specialized actin organizations, integrins, and nuclear mechanotransduction.
Gastrulation and Tissue MechanicsExplores tissue mechanics, cell adhesion, and gastrulation mechanisms, including cell sorting, force balance, and genetic regulation.
Protein Folding: Chaperone SolutionsExplores chaperones' role in guiding protein folding and preventing misfolding through the functional cycle of Hsp70 and the DnaK chaperone system.
Animal cell mechanicsExplores the mechanics of animal cells, including actin assembly and retrograde flow.
Corrosion and BiomaterialsExplores corrosion challenges, osseointegration, surface modifications, foreign body response, and extracellular matrix components.
Biopolymers and BiomembranesExplores the importance of biopolymers and biomembranes in cell mechanics and their flexibility under thermal fluctuations.