目次

Section 1: Introduction to nano-biomechanics T. Yamaguchi Section 2: Biomechanics of microcirculation Chapter 2.1 Behavior of capsules in flow S. Nix Chapter 2.2 Behavior of red blood cells T. Omori Chapter 2.3 Adhesion of cells Y. Imai Chapter 2.4 Formation and destruction of the primary thrombus H. Kamada Section 3: Biomechanics of digestive systems Chapter 3.1 Dynamics of swallowing Y. Imai Chapter 3.2 Mixing in stomach Y. Imai Chapter 3.3 Transport phenomena of gut flora T. Ishikawa Section 4: Biomechanics for pathology and treatment Chapter 4.1 Development of cerebral aneurysms Y. Shimogonya Chapter 4.2 Electroporation for cancer treatment N. Matsuki Chapter 4.3 Microbubbles for blood transfusion N. Matsuki Chapter 4.4 Percutaneous absorption of medicine K. Kikuchi Section 5: Ciliary motion Chapter 5.1 Ciliary structure H. Ueno Chapter 5.2 Motor proteins of cilia H. Ueno Chapter 5.3 Computational modeling of ciliary motion T. Omori Section 6: Swimming microorganisms Chapter 6.1 Swimming of a solitary cell Y. Shimogonya Chapter 6.2 Suspension of swimming cells T. Ishikawa Chapter 6.3 Bioconvection generated by microalgae A. Kage Section 7: Microfluidic devices based on biomechanics Chapter 7.1 Measurement techniques of cellular flow R. Lima Chapter 7.2 Controlling cell-free layer M. Saadatmand Chapter 7.3 Separation of motile bacteria T. Ishikawa Section 8: Biomimetics Chapter 8.1 - Design of fish fin K. Kikuchi Chapter 8.2 - Bloodsucking of mosquito K. Kikuchi Chapter 8.3 - Virtual chameleon F.Mizuno