The collagen suprafamily: from biosynthesis to advanced biomaterial development
Collagen is the oldest and most abundant extracellular matrix protein that has found many
applications in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industries. First, an overview …
applications in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industries. First, an overview …
[HTML][HTML] The mechanical characterization of blood vessels and their substitutes in the continuous quest for physiological-relevant performances. A critical review
DB Camasão, D Mantovani - Materials Today Bio, 2021 - Elsevier
During the last 50 years, novel biomaterials and tissue engineering techniques have been
investigated to produce alternative vascular substitutes that recapitulate the unique elastic …
investigated to produce alternative vascular substitutes that recapitulate the unique elastic …
[HTML][HTML] Tendon injury and repair–A perspective on the basic mechanisms of tendon disease and future clinical therapy
JG Snedeker, J Foolen - Acta biomaterialia, 2017 - Elsevier
Tendon is an intricately organized connective tissue that efficiently transfers muscle force to
the bony skeleton. Its structure, function, and physiology reflect the extreme, repetitive …
the bony skeleton. Its structure, function, and physiology reflect the extreme, repetitive …
Viscoelasticity of biofilms and their recalcitrance to mechanical and chemical challenges
We summarize different studies describing mechanisms through which bacteria in a biofilm
mode of growth resist mechanical and chemical challenges. Acknowledging previous …
mode of growth resist mechanical and chemical challenges. Acknowledging previous …
Advanced glycation end-products: Mechanics of aged collagen from molecule to tissue
Concurrent with a progressive loss of regenerative capacity, connective tissue aging is
characterized by a progressive accumulation of Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) …
characterized by a progressive accumulation of Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) …
Osmotic pressure induced tensile forces in tendon collagen
Water is an important component of collagen in tendons, but its role for the function of this
load-carrying protein structure is poorly understood. Here we use a combination of multi …
load-carrying protein structure is poorly understood. Here we use a combination of multi …
Specialization of tendon mechanical properties results from interfascicular differences
CT Thorpe, CP Udeze, HL Birch… - Journal of the …, 2012 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Tendons transfer force from muscle to bone. Specific tendons, including the equine
superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT), also store and return energy. For efficient function …
superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT), also store and return energy. For efficient function …
[图书][B] Biomechanics of the upper limbs: mechanics, modeling and musculoskeletal injuries
A Freivalds - 2011 - books.google.com
There is already a wealth of literature covering cumulative trauma disorders and medical
management, as well as the biomechanics of manual material handling and lower back …
management, as well as the biomechanics of manual material handling and lower back …
Advanced glycation end-products diminish tendon collagen fiber sliding
Connective tissue aging and diabetes related comorbidity are associated with compromised
tissue function, increased susceptibility to injury, and reduced healing capacity. This has …
tissue function, increased susceptibility to injury, and reduced healing capacity. This has …
Interfibrillar shear stress is the loading mechanism of collagen fibrils in tendon
SE Szczesny, DM Elliott - Acta biomaterialia, 2014 - Elsevier
Despite the critical role tendons play in transmitting loads throughout the musculoskeletal
system, little is known about the microstructural mechanisms underlying their mechanical …
system, little is known about the microstructural mechanisms underlying their mechanical …