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Bubbly vertex dynamics: A dynamical and geometrical model for epithelial tissues with curved cell shapes.
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Physical Review E: Statistical, Nonlinear & Soft Matter Physics . Nov2014, Vol. 90 Issue 5-A, p1-23. 23p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- In order to describe two-dimensionally packed cells in epithelial tissues both mathematically and physically, there have been developed several sorts of geometrical models, such as the vertex model, the finite element model, the cell-centered model, and the cellular Potts model. So far, in any case, pressures have not neatly been dealt with and the curvatures of the cell boundaries have been even omitted through their approximations. We focus on these quantities and formulate them in the vertex model. Thus, a model with the curvatures is constructed, and its algorithm for simulation is provided. The possible extensions and applications of this model are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15393755
- Volume :
- 90
- Issue :
- 5-A
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Physical Review E: Statistical, Nonlinear & Soft Matter Physics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 100141036
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.90.052711