Perturbing Endothelial Biomechanics via Connexin 43 Structural Disruption
Title:
Perturbing Endothelial Biomechanics via Connexin 43 Structural Disruption
Author:
Islam, Md. Mydul
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (560 seconds)
Series:
Biochemistry
General Note:
Title from resource description page
Abstract:
Here, we present a mechanics-based protocol to disrupt the gap junction connexin 43 and measure the subsequent impact this has on endothelial biomechanics via observation of tractions and intercellular stresses.
Reading Level:
For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/60034