Figure 5.

The numerical effect of oscillatory perturbation in the inlet velocity on cell motion and deformation in a cross-slot channel. (a) Total distance traveled by the cell and (b) cell shape at the SP region of the cross-slot channel for different amplitudes of sinusoidal flow oscillation between the inlets. (c) Percentage difference in the cell's DI between symmetric flow (no fluctuation between the inlets) and disturbed flow due to velocity fluctuations. The diameter and elasticity of the cell were 18 μm and 1 kPa, respectively. To see this figure in color, go online.