A topological exchange model for cell self-sorting Export

@article{citeulike:3084865, abstract = {A new model of cell sorting based on a geometric representation (trivalent map) and its associated structure (triangulated graph) is presented. This model varies substantially from existing mathematical models in that individual cells are represented by variable n-gons, n [greater-or-equal, slanted] 3, whereas in current models cells are considered to be fixed (non-deformable) geometric, i.e. hexagonal or square objects. An exchange mechanism which operates on this graph is investigated and possible drivers are discussed.}, author = {Matela, Raymond J. and Fletterick, Robert J.}, citeulike-article-id = {3084865}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0022-5193(79)90009-2}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6WMD-4F1SV94-CR/2/44673ca7ac4362abfe3eafe2bf1664b5}, day = {21}, doi = {10.1016/0022-5193(79)90009-2}, journal = {Journal of Theoretical Biology}, keywords = {representation, tissue}, month = {February}, number = {4}, pages = {403--414}, posted-at = {2008-08-05 11:36:55}, priority = {2}, title = {A topological exchange model for cell self-sorting}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0022-5193(79)90009-2}, volume = {76}, year = {1979} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:3084865 L3 - citeulike-article-id:3084865 N2 - A new model of cell sorting based on a geometric representation (trivalent map) and its associated structure (triangulated graph) is presented. This model varies substantially from existing mathematical models in that individual cells are represented by variable n-gons, n [greater-or-equal, slanted] 3, whereas in current models cells are considered to be fixed (non-deformable) geometric, i.e. hexagonal or square objects. An exchange mechanism which operates on this graph is investigated and possible drivers are discussed. IS - 4 JF - Journal of Theoretical Biology EP - 414 TI - A topological exchange model for cell self-sorting VL - 76 SP - 403 KW - representation KW - tissue AU - Matela, Raymond AU - Fletterick, Robert PY - 1979/02/21/ UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0022-5193(79)90009-2 ER -