Cell biomechanics

Course guarantor:

Matej Daniel

Lecturer:

Matej Daniel

Tutor:

Matej Daniel

Synopsis:

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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Study materials:

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:

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Time-table for summer semester 2024/2025:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: