Towards an understanding of the role of forces in carcinogenesis: A perspective with therapeutic implications

Rivista di Biologia - Biology Forum

Volumn 99, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 131-160

  Lieber, Michael M ^a  

^a Genadyne Consulting   (United States)

Author keywords

Adhesiveness; Balance; Carcinogenesis; Completion; Dyneotaxis; Force; Mechanical

Indexed keywords

EID: 33745804081     PISSN: 22822593     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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