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  • 1Laboratory for Biomaterials and Computational Mechanics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, Koila GR-50100, Kozani, Greece.

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Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) modeling offers a more realistic approach to understanding cellular mechanotransduction than traditional Finite Element (FE) methods. FSI reveals more accurate intracellular loading patterns, particularly for nuclear stimulation.

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Cell biomechanicsFinite element modellingFluid–structure interactionMechanosensingMechanotransduction

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Area of Science:

  • Biophysics
  • Cell Biology
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • Cellular responses to mechanical stimuli (mechanotransduction) are crucial for biological processes but remain poorly understood.
  • Numerical modeling aids in interpreting cellular mechanotransduction assays.
  • Current models often limit cellular entities to solid mechanics, potentially restricting biomechanical insights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the limitations of continuum mechanics in cellular biomechanics models.
  • To compare Finite Element (FE) modeling with Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) analysis for simulating osteoblast mechanotransduction.
  • To determine which modeling approach provides more realistic intracellular loading patterns.

Main Methods:

  • A verified and validated 3D osteoblast model was simulated using conventional FE modeling.
  • The same model was simulated using Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) analysis.
  • Results from both FE and FSI analyses were compared regarding nuclear stimulation and stress distribution.

Main Results:

  • FSI analysis systematically resulted in higher nuclear stimulation (up to 200%) compared to FE modeling.
  • FE modeling produced a more uniform stress field, deforming a larger portion of the nucleus.
  • FSI revealed more biomechanically realistic intracellular loading patterns by considering both liquid and solid material characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) modeling offers a more realistic framework for studying cellular mechanotransduction than traditional FE modeling.
  • FSI provides refined insights into nuclear loading, improving our understanding of how cells decode mechanical stimuli.
  • Accurate biomechanical modeling is essential for decoding complex cellular processes like mechanotransduction.