Mechanical properties of the cranial meninges: a systematic review
The meninges are membranous tissues that are pivotal in maintaining homeostasis of the
central nervous system. Despite the importance of the cranial meninges in nervous system …
central nervous system. Despite the importance of the cranial meninges in nervous system …
Review of the techniques used for investigating the role elastin and collagen play in arterial wall mechanics
The arterial wall is characterised by a complex microstructure that impacts the mechanical
properties of the vascular tissue. The main components consist of collagen and elastin …
properties of the vascular tissue. The main components consist of collagen and elastin …
Collagen fibre orientation and dispersion govern ultimate tensile strength, stiffness and the fatigue performance of bovine pericardium
The durability of bovine pericardium leaflets employed in bioprosthetic heart valves (BHVs)
can significantly limit the longevity of heart valve prostheses. Collagen fibres are the …
can significantly limit the longevity of heart valve prostheses. Collagen fibres are the …
Mechanical characterisation of the human dura mater, falx cerebri and superior sagittal sinus
The cranial meninges have been shown to play a pivotal role in traumatic brain injury
mechanopathology. However, while the mechanical response of the brain and its many …
mechanopathology. However, while the mechanical response of the brain and its many …
[HTML][HTML] Morpho-mechanical map** of human dura mater microstructure
JA Niestrawska, M Rodewald, C Schultz, E Quansah… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2023 - Elsevier
The human dura mater is known to impact vastly traumatic brain injury mechanopathology.
In spite of this involvement, dura mater is typically neglected in computational and physical …
In spite of this involvement, dura mater is typically neglected in computational and physical …
Integration of polarized spatial frequency domain imaging (pSFDI) with a biaxial mechanical testing system for quantification of load-dependent collagen architecture …
Collagen fiber networks provide the structural strength of tissues, such as tendons, skin and
arteries. Quantifying the fiber architecture in response to mechanical loads is essential …
arteries. Quantifying the fiber architecture in response to mechanical loads is essential …
[HTML][HTML] Biaxial stretch can overcome discrepancy between global and local orientations of wavy collagen fibres
M Turčanová, J Fischer, M Hermanová, Z Bednařík… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Most frequently used structure-based constitutive models of arterial wall apply assumptions
on two symmetric helical (and dispersed) fibre families which, however, are not well …
on two symmetric helical (and dispersed) fibre families which, however, are not well …
Quantification of the regional bioarchitecture in the human aorta
Regional variance in human aortic bioarchitecture responsible for the elasticity of the vessel
is poorly understood. The current study quantifies the elements responsible for aortic …
is poorly understood. The current study quantifies the elements responsible for aortic …
Phosphotungstic acid (PTA) preferentially binds to collagen-rich regions of porcine carotid arteries and human atherosclerotic plaques observed using contrast …
A Hanly, RD Johnston, C Lemass, A Jose… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background and aims: Atherosclerotic plaque rupture in the carotid artery can cause small
emboli to travel to cerebral arteries, causing blockages and preventing blood flow leading to …
emboli to travel to cerebral arteries, causing blockages and preventing blood flow leading to …
[HTML][HTML] Experimental testing combined with inverse-FE for mechanical characterisation of penile tissues
Erectile dysfunction (ED) predominantly affects men in their 40–70s and can lead to poor
quality of life. One option for ED treatment is surgical implantation of an inflatable penile …
quality of life. One option for ED treatment is surgical implantation of an inflatable penile …