Mechanical Stretch and Cytokines

The book "Mechanical Stretch and Cytokines" offers a comprehensive examination of the molecular mechanisms underlying mechanical stretching and the role of cytokines in various tissues. It highlights how mechanical stretching promotes the production of cytokines and how these cytokines, in turn, influence the activity of cells and tissues. By analyzing various signaling pathways, it demonstrates how cells in different tissues respond to mechanical stretching and cytokines, altering their gene expression. This collection of review articles represents the current state of knowledge and future developments in this dynamic field of research. A solid understanding of biomechanics and the underlying mechanisms at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels is crucial for understanding the normal functioning of living organisms and enables the prediction of changes that may arise from environmental alterations.