Tutorial on the biology of nanotopography

被引:34
作者
Curtis, A [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Glasgow, Ctr Cell Engn, Glasgow G12 8QQ, Lanark, Scotland
关键词
adhesion; biological reactions; cell surface; nanotopography; order; physical form of nanotopography; symmetry;
D O I
10.1109/TNB.2004.837898
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The aims of this short tutorial are fourfold: 1) to introduce readers unfamiliar with the field to major concepts in the field; 2) to inform the reader of major unresolved questions; 3) to inform readers of a few major sources of relevant literature; and 4) to place the subject in relation to its relevance to other areas of science and practical application.
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页码:293 / 295
页数:3
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