Biomaterials play a critical role in engineering of tissue constructs, working as an artificial
extracellular matrix to support regeneration. Because the elastic stretchability is a major …

Magnetic sorting using magnetic beads has become a routine methodology for the
separation of key cell populations from biological suspensions. Due to the inherent ability of …

Poly (glycerol sebacate)(PGS) is a biodegradable polymer increasingly used in a variety of
biomedical applications. This polyester is prepared by polycondensation of glycerol and …

Breast tumors grow in a tissue microenvironment containing extracellular matrix (ECM),
adipocytes, stromal cells, fluids, and blood vessels. This natural yet complex …

Cardiovascular tissue engineering aims to find solutions for the suboptimal regeneration of
heart valves, arteries and myocardium by creating 'living'tissue replacements outside (in …

Recent decades have seen great advancements in medical research into materials, both
natural and synthetic, that facilitate the repair and regeneration of compromised tissues …

Elastin is a versatile elastic protein that dominates flexible tissues capable of recoil, and
facilitates commensurate cell interactions in these tissues in all higher vertebrates. Elastin's …

Tissue engineered heart valves offer a promising alternative for the replacement of diseased
heart valves avoiding the limitations faced with currently available bioprosthetic and …

Surgical replacement of diseased heart valves by mechanical and tissue valve substitutes is
now commonplace and enhances survival and quality of life for many patients. However …

Matching tissue engineering scaffold modulus to that of native tissue is highly desirable.
Effective scaffold modulus can be altered through changes in base material modulus and/or …