A joint numerical and experimental study on the self-organization of red blood cells in confined microfluidic channels

S. Mendeza Institut Montpelliérain Alexander Grothendieck, CNRS, Univ. Montpellier, Montpellier, FranceCorrespondence[email protected]
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C. Issb Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, CINAM, Marseille, FranceView further author information

D. Midoua Institut Montpelliérain Alexander Grothendieck, CNRS, Univ. Montpellier, Montpellier, FranceView further author information

A. Moreaub Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, CINAM, Marseille, FranceView further author information

D. Heldb Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, CINAM, Marseille, FranceView further author information

A. Charrierb Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, CINAM, Marseille, FranceView further author information

A. Viallatb Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, CINAM, Marseille, FranceView further author information

E. Helferb Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, CINAM, Marseille, FranceView further author information

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