Collagen

Structure and Mechanics

Inbunden, Engelska, 2008

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Beskrivning

Provides a comprehensive review of research advances in collagen structure and mechanics. This book helps readers gain an understanding of the structure and mechanical behavior of type I collagen and collagen-based tissues in vertebrates across different length scales, from the molecular (nano) to the organ (macro) level.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2008-05-30
Mått:155 x 235 x 34 mm
Vikt:896 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:506
Upplaga:2008
Förlag:Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN:9780387739052

Utforska kategorier

Biomedicinsk teknik inom Medicin

Innehållsförteckning

Collagen: Structure and Mechanics, an Introduction.- Collagen Diversity, Synthesis and Assembly.- Collagen Fibrillar Structure and Hierarchies.- Restraining Cross-Links Responsible for the Mechanical Properties of Collagen Fibers: Natural and Artificial.- Damage and Fatigue.- Viscoelasticity, Energy Storage and Transmission and Dissipation by Extracellular Matrices in Vertebrates.- Nanoscale Deformation Mechanisms in Collagen.- Hierarchical Nanomechanics of Collagen Fibrils: Atomistic and Molecular Modeling.- Mechanical Adaptation and Tissue Remodeling.- Tendons and Ligaments: Structure, Mechanical Behavior and Biological Function.- Collagen in Arterial Walls: Biomechanical Aspects.- The Extracellular Matrix of Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle.- The Cornea and Sclera.- Collagen and the Mechanical Properties of Bone and Calcified Cartilage.- Dentin.- Genetic Collagen Diseases: Influence of Collagen Mutations on Structure and Mechanical Behavior.- Biomimetic Collagen Tissues: Collagenous Tissue Engineering and Other Applications.