Shear thinning behavior of cerebrospinal fluid with elevated protein or cellular concentration

Introduction: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) plays a crucial role in the maintenance of the central nervous system (CNS) by cushioning the brain, providing nutrients, removing interstitial waste, and maintaining homeostasis. Flow characteristics of CSF may significantly contribute to brain dynamics, inju...

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Main Authors: John C. P. Hollister, Anthony C. Wang, Won Kim, Christopher C. Giza, Mayumi L. Prins, H. Pirouz Kavehpour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Physics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2023.1308136/full