Rapid generation of cell gradients by utilizing solely nanotopographic interactions on a bio‐inert Glass surface

G Yang, Y Cao, J Fan, H Liu, F Zhang… - Angewandte …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The control of cell gradients is critical for understanding many biological systems and
realizing the unique functionality of biomimetic implants. Herein, we report a …

Artificial extracellular matrices of collagen and sulphated hyaluronan enhance the differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells in the presence of dexamethasone

V Hintze, A Miron, S Möller… - Journal of tissue …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
In this study we investigated the potential of artificial extracellular matrix (aECM) coatings
containing collagen II and two types of glycosaminoglycan (GAGs) with different degrees of …

Nanoimprinting of topographical and 3D cell culture scaffolds

M Elsayed, OM Merkel - Nanomedicine, 2014 - Future Medicine
The extracellular matrix exhibits several nanostructures such as fibers, filaments, nanopores
and ridges that can be mimicked by topographical and 3D substrates for cell and tissue …

Hierarchical multilayer assembly of an ordered nanofibrous scaffold via thermal fusion bonding

SH Park, UH Koh, M Kim, DY Yang, KY Suh… - Biofabrication, 2014 - iopscience.iop.org
A major challenge in muscle tissue engineering is mimicking the ordered nanostructure of
native collagen fibrils in muscles. Electrospun nanofiber constructs have been proposed as …

Guidance of neural regeneration on the biomimetic nanostructured matrix

YP Lu, CH Yang, JA Yeh, FH Ho, YC Ou… - International Journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Biomimetic materials are used for creating microsystems to control cell growth spatially and
elicit specific cellular responses by combining complex biomolecules with nanostructured …

Scaffold biomaterials for nano-pathophysiology

M Yamamoto, S Rafii, SY Rabbany - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2014 - Elsevier
This review is intended to provide an overview of tissue engineering strategies using
scaffold biomaterials to develop a vascularized tissue engineered construct for nano …

Osteoblasts Interaction with PLGA Membranes Functionalized with Titanium Film Nanolayer by PECVD. In vitro Assessment of Surface Influence on Cell Adhesion …

A Terriza, JI Vilches-Pérez, JL González-Caballero… - Materials, 2014 - mdpi.com
New biomaterials for Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR), both resorbable and non-
resorbable, are being developed to stimulate bone tissue formation. Thus, the in vitro study …

Building stable anisotropic tissues using cellular collagen gels

JB Phillips - Organogenesis, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Combining cellular self-alignment within tethered collagen gels with stabilization through
subsequent removal of interstitial fluid has yielded a new process for the fabrication of …

Osteoconductive Potential of Barrier NanoSiO2 PLGA Membranes Functionalized by Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition

A Terriza, JI Vilches-Perez… - BioMed Research …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The possibility of tailoring membrane surfaces with osteoconductive potential, in particular in
biodegradable devices, to create modified biomaterials that stimulate osteoblast response …

Micro-topography influences blood platelet spreading

R Sandmann, SSG Henriques, F Rehfeldt, S Köster - Soft Matter, 2014 - pubs.rsc.org
Injuries in blood vessels are accompanied by disrupted endothelial cell layers. Missing or
destroyed endothelial cells lead to rough, structured surfaces on the micrometer scale. The …