Cell biomechanics
Code | Completion | Credits | Range |
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W24OZ001 | ZK | 78P |
- Garant předmětu:
- Matej Daniel
- Lecturer:
- Matej Daniel
- Tutor:
- Matej Daniel
- Synopsis:
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The aim of the course is to explain basic structural and functional cell units and their importance for keeping mechanical integrity and ensuring motion. The subject is based on application of mechanical structure analysis to cellular structures.
Structure and morphology
Molecular forces, principles of self-organization
Mechanics of fluid mosaic
Helfrich energy
Mechanical cells with internal overpressure
Entropia of the ideal chain
Entropic elasticity
Elasticity of macromolecules
Elasticity of molecular networks
Tenzegrity principles
Experimental mechanics of molecules
Experimental cell mechanics
Molecular engines
- Requirements:
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- Syllabus of tutorials:
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- Study materials:
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D. Boal (2012). Mechanics of the Cell, Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9780521130691.
R.B. Phillips, J. Kondev, J. Theriot (2009). Physical Biology of the Cell, Garland Science. ISBN: 9780815344506.
K.A. Dill, S. Bromberg (2015) Molecular Driving Forces: Statistical Thermodynamics in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Nanoscience, 2nd Edition 2nd Edition, Garland Science; ISBN: 0815344309.
M. Gardel, Patrick Oakes (2015) Measuring Cell Mechanics. Biota Publishing. ISBN: 1615046992
- Note:
- Time-table for winter semester 2024/2025:
- Time-table is not available yet
- Time-table for summer semester 2024/2025:
- Time-table is not available yet
- The course is a part of the following study plans: