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View SchemaThe complex channel networks of bone structure
| Authors | Luciano da Fontoura Costa, Matheus Palhares Viana, Marcelo E. Beletti |
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| ArXiv ID | q-bio/0412042 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/q-bio/0412042 |
| DOI | 10.1063/1.2166473 |
| Journal | Appl. Phys. Lett. 88, 033903 (2006) |
Abstract
Bone structure in mammals involves a complex network of channels (Havers and Volkmann channels) required to nourish the bone marrow cells. This work describes how three-dimensional reconstructions of such systems can be obtained and represented in terms of complex networks. Three important findings are reported: (i) the fact that the channel branching density resembles a power law implies the existence of distribution hubs; (ii) the conditional node degree density indicates a clear tendency of connection between nodes with degrees 2 and 4; and (iii) the application of the recently introduced concept of hierarchical clustering coefficient allows the identification of typical scales of channel redistribution. A series of important biological insights is drawn and discussed
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