| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10433335 | Journal of Biomechanics | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Examined effect of smooth muscle cell (SMC) coculture on endothelial cell (EC) elastic modulus. ⺠SMC coculture increased EC elastic moduli, which declined after exposure to flow. ⺠Elastic moduli in coculture or exposure to flow correlated with actin fiber density. ⺠Fluid shear stress had greater effect on EC elastic modulus than presence of SMCs. ⺠Biomechanical response differs for ECs cultured on SMCs or synthetic substrates.
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Authors
Li Cao, Andrew Wu, George A. Truskey,