Holding structures

The influence of mechanical loading on conduit and holding structures is only partially understood. Increased intravascular pressure associated with hypertension leads to increased vessel wall diameters and thickness. This may be due to increased mechanotransduction by medial smooth muscle cells. 

Table 3.3. Cellular and noncellular composition of conduit and holding structures...

Geometric isomers, such as the cis and the Irons isomers, hold structural features at different relative positions in space. These isomers also have signillcantly difibrent physical and chemical properties. Therefore, their distributions in the biological medium are different, as are their capabilities... 

These are materials (Table 4.5) of high strength and performance. Their primary function is to hold structures together and to be capable of resisting (bearing) high loads. A more detailed discussion can be found in Chapter 1. 

Manual shavers Hydrolytic stability and impact resistance are the key requirements for components including the grip and holding structure. PPO/PPE resin is often used for these applications. 

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