This Special Issue on “Biophysical models of cell behavior” is dedicated to the review of the state of the art in the modeling of several key aspects of cellular behavior using physics-based concepts. Topics covered include bioengineering thermodynamics of biological cells, cell-to-cell communication (signalling), origin of cell differentiation, and bioelectric gradients in development. The diffusion behaviour of biomolecules within cells and the molecular features of breast cancer are also explored.
Response of membrane tension to gravity in an approximate cell model
Gravity, especially hypergravity, can affect the morphology of membranes, and further influence most biological processes. Since vesicle structures are relatively simple, the vesicle can be treated as a vital ...