These varied, but relatively specific, morphological deformations suggest that certain embryonic processes may be affected by exposure to Macondo crude oil.
Overall, even if there was (partly) severe bony deformation in keeping with morphological signs of osteoarthritis, the degree of morphological deformation did not correlate well with the clinical symptoms of the patients.
In comparison, down-regulation of emerin caused nuclear morphological deformation in approximately 20% of cells (not shown), which is consistent with our previous report [25].
Charge patterns are successfully fabricated without any morphological deformation, as shown in Fig. 2b.
There was not a morphological deformation of PS nanofibrous mats by electron beam irradiation.
Down-regulation of lamin A/C in breast epithelial cells led to morphological deformation, resembling that of cancer cells, as observed by immunofluorescence microscopy.
For instance, previous studies have shown that elaboration of the pericellular matrix around bovine articular chondrocytes compressed within agarose gels protects the cells from morphological deformation [ 11, 21].
During hatching counts we determined the fraction of larvae with visible morphological deformities, from slight kinking of the spine to major deformation of the body cavity and caudal region (H. López-Fernández & D. I. Bolnick, unpubl. observations).
These differences in the mechanical response of the VACNTs are discussed in the framework of foam-like deformation with a particular emphasis on their different morphological features, namely density and tortuosity.
Even though it is possible to correlate the shape deformation with the mechanical or biochemical pathway that induced the change, an appropriate quantitative morphological analysis can help in understanding how the modifications take place.
