| Autor: |
Lucia, Umberto, Grisolia, Giulia |
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Applied Sciences (2076-3417); Oct2020, Vol. 10 Issue 20, p7166, 10p |
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In this paper, a non-equilibrium thermodynamic approach to cancer is developed. The thermo-electric effects in the cell membrane are analysed, in relation to the Seebeck-like and the Peltier-like effects. The role of the cell membrane electric potential is studied from a thermodynamic viewpoint, pointing out the relation between the proliferation rate and the membrane potential, the existence of a thermodynamic threshold for the mitotic activity, the relation between metastases and membrane potential and the comprehension of the role of ions fluxes in the cell behaviour. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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