[HTML][HTML] A review of natural fiber reinforced poly (vinyl alcohol) based composites: Application and opportunity

BK Tan, YC Ching, SC Poh, LC Abdullah, SN Gan - Polymers, 2015 - mdpi.com
Natural fibers are fine examples of renewable resources that play an important role in the
composites industry, which produces superior strength comparable to synthetic fibers. Poly …

Membrane stretch as the mechanism of activation of PIEZO1 ion channels in chondrocytes

A Savadipour, RJ Nims, N Rashidi… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - National Acad Sciences
Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that can be initiated by altered joint loading or injury of the
cartilage. The mechanically sensitive PIEZO ion channels have been shown to transduce …

[HTML][HTML] The intrinsic quality of proteoglycans, but not collagen fibres, degrades in osteoarthritic cartilage

EK Moo, M Ebrahimi, SC Sibole, P Tanska… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2022 - Elsevier
The function of articular cartilage as a load-bearing connective tissue is derived primarily
from a balanced interaction between the swelling proteoglycan (PG) matrix and tension …

Measuring microscale strain fields in articular cartilage during rapid impact reveals thresholds for chondrocyte death and a protective role for the superficial layer

LR Bartell, LA Fortier, LJ Bonassar, I Cohen - Journal of biomechanics, 2015 - Elsevier
Articular cartilage is a heterogeneous soft tissue that dissipates and distributes loads in
mammalian joints. Though robust, cartilage is susceptible to damage from loading at high …

[HTML][HTML] Collagen fibres determine the crack morphology in articular cartilage

EK Moo, P Tanska, S Federico, Y Al-Saffar, W Herzog… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2021 - Elsevier
Cracks in articular cartilage compromise tissue integrity and mechanical properties and lead
to chondral lesions if untreated. An understanding of the mechanics of cracked cartilage may …

Microscale investigation of the anisotropic swelling of cartilage tissue and cells in response to hypo‐osmotic challenges

EK Moo, SC Sibole, S Federico… - Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Tissue swelling represents an early sign of osteoarthritis, reflecting osmolarity changes from
iso‐to hypo‐osmotic in the diseased joints. Increased tissue hydration may drive cell …

The protective function of directed asymmetry in the pericellular matrix enveloping chondrocytes

SC Sibole, EK Moo, S Federico, W Herzog - Annals of Biomedical …, 2022 - Springer
The specialized pericellular matrix (PCM) surrounding chondrocytes within articular
cartilage is critical to the tissue's health and longevity. Growing evidence suggests that PCM …

Functional assessment of human articular cartilage using second harmonic generation (SHG) imaging: a feasibility study

Z Abusara, EK Moo, I Haider, C Timmermann… - Annals of Biomedical …, 2024 - Springer
Many arthroscopic tools developed for knee joint assessment are contact-based, which is
challenging for in vivo application in narrow joint spaces. Second harmonic generation …

Biophysically inspired model for functionalized nanocarrier adhesion to cell surface: roles of protein expression and mechanical factors

N Ramakrishnan, RW Tourdot… - Royal Society …, 2016 - royalsocietypublishing.org
In order to achieve selective targeting of affinity–ligand coated nanoparticles to the target
tissue, it is essential to understand the key mechanisms that govern their capture by the …

Deformation behaviors and mechanical impairments of tissue cracks in immature and mature cartilages

EK Moo, Y Al‐Saffar, T Le, RA Seerattan… - Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Degeneration of articular cartilage is often triggered by a small tissue crack. As cartilage
structure and composition change with age, the mechanics of cracked cartilage may depend …