Mathematics of cell motility: Have we got its number?

Journal of Mathematical Biology

Volumn 58, Issue 1-2, 2009, Pages 105-134

  Mogilner, Alex ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Actin; Adhesion; Cell mechanics; Cell motility; Contraction; Protrusion

Indexed keywords

ACTIN; MYOSIN;

ANIMAL; BIOLOGICAL MODEL; CELL ADHESION; CELL MOTION; COMPARATIVE STUDY; PHYSIOLOGY; REVIEW;

ACTINS; ANIMALS; CELL ADHESION; CELL MOVEMENT; MODELS, BIOLOGICAL; MYOSINS;

EID: 58749112820     PISSN: 03036812     EISSN: 14321416     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00285-008-0182-2     Document Type: Review

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