BME 217 - Cell Mechanics and Mechanotransduction

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Biomedical Engineering

Description:

This course examines the mechanical properties of cells and forces exerted by cells in biological processes of clinical and technological importance and the processes by which mechanical forces are converted into biochemical signals and activate gene expression. Topics covered include measurement of mechanical properties of cells, cytoskeleton mechanics, models of cell mechanical properties, cell adhesion, effects of physical forces on cell function, and mechanotransduction. Students will critically evaluate current literature and analyze models of cell mechanics and mechanotransduction. Prerequisites: Engineering 75 and Biomedical Engineering 207 or equivalent, knowledge of cell biology and instructoor consent. Instructror: Truskey

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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