Publications [#55895] of David Needham

Papers Published

1. Hochmuth, R.M. and Needham, D. and Ting-Beall, H.P., Deformation and flow of neutrophils and monocytes, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (Publication) BED, vol. 20 (1990), pp. 417 - 419, Atlanta, GA, USA
   (last updated on 2007/04/06)

   Abstract:
   It is shown that neutrophils and monocytes behave more like a liquid than a solid. These cells behave more like a Newtonian liquid drop with a constant cortical tension. From studies of the flow and deformation of neutrophils, ti can be seen that the cell's complex cytoplasmic fluid has a distinctily non-Newtonian character. It responds elastically when deformed rapidly, bit its elastic memory fades quickly - in less than five seconds.

   Keywords:
   Biological Materials - Blood;