A guide to the composition and functions of the extracellular matrix
Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic 3‐dimensional network of macromolecules that
provides structural support for the cells and tissues. Accumulated knowledge clearly …
provides structural support for the cells and tissues. Accumulated knowledge clearly …
Bearing my heart: the role of extracellular matrix on cardiac development, homeostasis, and injury response
AC Silva, C Pereira, ACRG Fonseca… - Frontiers in Cell and …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is an essential component of the heart that imparts
fundamental cellular processes during organ development and homeostasis. Most …
fundamental cellular processes during organ development and homeostasis. Most …
Bioactive scaffolds with enhanced supramolecular motion promote recovery from spinal cord injury
The signaling of cells by scaffolds of synthetic molecules that mimic proteins is known to be
effective in the regeneration of tissues. Here, we describe peptide amphiphile …
effective in the regeneration of tissues. Here, we describe peptide amphiphile …
[HTML][HTML] Cardioids reveal self-organizing principles of human cardiogenesis
Organoids capable of forming tissue-like structures have transformed our ability to model
human development and disease. With the notable exception of the human heart, lineage …
human development and disease. With the notable exception of the human heart, lineage …
Proteins and peptides as important modifiers of the polymer scaffolds for tissue engineering applications—a review
K Klimek, G Ginalska - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Polymer scaffolds constitute a very interesting strategy for tissue engineering. Even though
they are generally non-toxic, in some cases, they may not provide suitable support for cell …
they are generally non-toxic, in some cases, they may not provide suitable support for cell …
The human epidermal basement membrane: a shaped and cell instructive platform that aging slowly alters
E Roig-Rosello, P Rousselle - Biomolecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
One of the most important functions of skin is to act as a protective barrier. To fulfill this role,
the structural integrity of the skin depends on the dermal-epidermal junction—a complex …
the structural integrity of the skin depends on the dermal-epidermal junction—a complex …
Fully synthetic matrices for in vitro culture of primary human intestinal enteroids and endometrial organoids
Epithelial organoids derived from human donor tissues are important tools in fields ranging
from regenerative medicine to drug discovery. Organoid culture requires expansion of …
from regenerative medicine to drug discovery. Organoid culture requires expansion of …
Extracellular matrix: Brick and mortar in the skeletal muscle stem cell niche
SC Schüler, Y Liu, S Dumontier… - Frontiers in Cell and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is an interconnected macromolecular scaffold occupying the
space between cells. Amongst other functions, the ECM provides structural support to …
space between cells. Amongst other functions, the ECM provides structural support to …
3D bioprinted vascularized lung cancer organoid models with underlying disease capable of more precise drug evaluation
Y Choi, H Lee, M Ann, M Song, J Rheey, J Jang - Biofabrication, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Despite encouraging progress in the development of in vitro cancer models, in vitro cancer
models that simultaneously recapitulate the complexity of the tumor microenvironment and …
models that simultaneously recapitulate the complexity of the tumor microenvironment and …
Extracellular matrix-based biomaterials for cardiovascular tissue engineering
Regenerative medicine and tissue engineering strategies have made remarkable progress
in remodeling, replacing, and regenerating damaged cardiovascular tissues. The design of …
in remodeling, replacing, and regenerating damaged cardiovascular tissues. The design of …