[HTML][HTML] A review of natural fiber reinforced poly (vinyl alcohol) based composites: Application and opportunity
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
mammalian joints. Though robust, cartilage is susceptible to damage from loading at high …
[HTML][HTML] Collagen fibres determine the crack morphology in articular cartilage
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 …
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
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 …
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
The specialized pericellular matrix (PCM) surrounding chondrocytes within articular
cartilage is critical to the tissue's health and longevity. Growing evidence suggests that PCM …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
structure and composition change with age, the mechanics of cracked cartilage may depend …