• On the theory of cell migration: durotaxis and chemotaxis 

      Diego Íñiguez, Javier; Oñate Ibáñez de Navarra, Eugenio; Chiumenti, Michele (Centre Internacional de Mètodes Numèrics en Enginyeria (CIMNE), 2014-06)
      Llibre
      Accés obert
      This thesis presents a model of cell migration that integrates a description of force generation and cell deformation, adhesion site dynamics and RhoGTPases activation. The cell is modeled as a viscoelastic body capable ...
    • On the theory of cell migration: durotaxis and chemotaxis 

      Diego Íñiguez, Javier (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2013-07-03)
      Tesi
      Accés obert
      Cell migration is a fundamental element in a variety of physiological and pathological processes. Alteration of its regulatory mechanisms leads to loss of adhesion and increased motility, critical steps in the initial ...