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JOURNAL OF MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY
Volume 58, Issue 1-2, Pages 105-134Publisher
SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
DOI: 10.1007/s00285-008-0182-2
Keywords
Cell motility; Actin; Cell mechanics; Protrusion; Contraction; Adhesion
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- NIGMS NIH HHS [U54 GM64346, U54 GM064346-099040, U54 GM064346] Funding Source: Medline
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES [U54GM064346] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
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Mathematical and computational modeling is rapidly becoming an essential research technique complementing traditional experimental biological methods. However, lack of standard modeling methods, difficulties of translating biological phenomena into mathematical language, and differences in biological and mathematical mentalities continue to hinder the scientific progress. Here we focus on one area-cell motility-characterized by an unusually high modeling activity, largely due to a vast amount of quantitative, biophysical data, 'modular' character of motility, and pioneering vision of the area's experimental leaders. In this review, after brief introduction to biology of cell movements, we discuss quantitative models of actin dynamics, protrusion, adhesion, contraction, and cell shape and movement that made an impact on the process of biological discovery. We also comment on modeling approaches and open questions.
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