Inherent Biomechanical Properties of the Lung: In vivo-Ex vivo Comparisons in Mice
Jack Di Palo, Jonathan T. Ibinson, Liqin Lin, Bryan Suh, Meredith S. Gwin, Sandra E. Zaeh, Jason M. Szafron, Edward P. Manning
This study compares in vivo and ex vivo lung biomechanics in mice, finding that thoracic structures mainly affect dynamic dissipation and heterogeneity rather than intrinsic elastic properties.
bioRxiv · Jun 29, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology