Abstract
Steady direct current (dc) electric fields exist in many biological systems over many hours. At these times cells are dividing, differentiating, moving to final locations and extending motile processes. Each of these events may be influenced by physiological electric fields in tissue culture and when electric fields are disrupted in vivo, major developmental abnormalities arise. The likelihood of physiological electric fields playing a role in cell behaviours and some potential mechanisms are outlined.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 819-826 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | BioEssays |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| State | Published - Sep 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neuroscience (miscellaneous)
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Developmental Biology
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
- Plant Science
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McCaig, C. D., & Zhao, M. (1997). Physiological electrical fields modify cell behaviour. BioEssays, 19(9), 819-826.