Abstract
A high-frequency flow device was developed to deliver a wide range of sinusoidally oscillating flow frequencies while monitoring real time [ Ca2+]i and PGE2 production in MC3T3-E1 osteoblastic cells. Results show that the more stimulatory frequency for [Ca2+]i was 0.1 Hz. However, 0.5-1.0 Hz was more stimulatory of PGE2 production. This suggests that the signaling pathways for [Ca2+]i and PGE2 may be different. Moreover considering viscoelastic properties of cells, results suggest that bone cell [ Ca2+]i response is more dependent on cell membrane deformation whereas PGE2 production is more related to cytosol internal friction.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Journal | Annals of Biomedical Engineering |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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- Biomedical Engineering
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You, J., Saunders, M., Yellowley-genetos, C. E., Donahue, H., & Jacobs, C. (2000). Frequency dependent effects of oscillating fluid flow on bone cells. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 28(SUPPL. 1).