Papers Published

1. Guilak, F. and Ratcliffe, A. and Mow, V.C., Stress-strain environment around a chondrocyte. A finite element analysis of cell-matrix interactions, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (Publication) BED, vol. 17 (1990), pp. 395 - 398 .
   (last updated on 2007/04/15)

   Abstract:
   The biosynthetic response of the chondrocyte is dependent on the mechanical environment of the cell. In this paper, we examine mechanical interactions between the chondrocyte and the surrounding extracellular matrix using a linear biphasic finite element model. Results show that the mechanical environment in the immediate vicinity of the cell is highly dependent on the relative differences between the material properties of the cell and the matrix.

   Keywords:
   Mathematical Techniques--Finite Element Method;Biomechanics--Musculoskeletal Systems;