Mutable Collagenous Tissue: A Concept Generator for Biomimetic Materials and Devices
Echinoderms (starfish, sea-urchins and their close relations) possess a unique type of collagenous tissue that is innervated by the motor nervous system and whose mechanical properties, such as tensile strength and elastic stiffness, can be altered in a time frame of seconds. Intensive research on e...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Marine Drugs |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/22/1/37 |