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Biomech Model Mechanobiol ; 19(5): 1879-1896, 2020 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32112154

RESUMO

Mechanical loading-induced fluid flow in lacunar-canalicular space (LCS) of bone excites osteocyte cells to release signalling molecules which initiate osteo-activities. Theoretical models considered canaliculi as a uniform and symmetrical space/channel in bone. However, experimental studies reported that canalicular walls are irregular and curvy resulting in inhomogeneous fluid motion which may influence the molecular transport. Therefore, a new mathematical model of LCS with curvy canalicular walls is developed to characterize cantilever bending-induced canalicular flow behaviour in terms of pore-pressure, fluid velocity, and streamlines. The model also analyses the mobility of signalling molecules involved in bone mechanotransduction as a function of loading frequency and permeability of LCS. Inhomogeneous flow is observed at higher loading frequency which amplifies mechanotransduction; nevertheless, it also promotes trapping of signalling molecules. The effects of shape and size of signalling molecules on transport behaviour are also studied. Trivially, signalling molecules larger in size and weight move slower as compared to molecules small in size and weight which validates the findings of the present study. The outcomes will ultimately be useful in designing better biomechanical exercise in combination with pharmaceutical agents to improve the bone health.


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Ósteon/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais , Trifosfato de Adenosina/metabolismo , Animais , Transporte Biológico , Fenômenos Biomecânicos , Simulação por Computador , Dinoprostona/metabolismo , Camundongos , Movimento (Física) , Óxido Nítrico/metabolismo , Porosidade , Pressão , Tíbia/fisiologia
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