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An affine micro-sphere-based constitutive model, accounting for junctional sliding, can capture F-actin network mechanics

Hans Van OosterwyckDivision of Biomechanics and Engineering Design, K.U. Leuven, Leuven, Belgium;Aragon Institute of Engineering Research, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
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José Felix RodríguezAragon Institute of Engineering Research, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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Manuel DoblaréAragon Institute of Engineering Research, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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José Manuel García AznarAragon Institute of Engineering Research, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
Pages 1002-1012 | Received 23 Sep 2011, Accepted 07 Dec 2011, Published online: 09 Feb 2012

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