The role of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in wound healing: a review
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a 3-dimensional structure and an essential component in
all human tissues. It is comprised of varying proteins, including collagens, elastin, and …
all human tissues. It is comprised of varying proteins, including collagens, elastin, and …
Into the tissues: Extracellular matrix and its artificial substitutes: Cell signalling mechanisms
The existence of orderly structures, such as tissues and organs is made possible by cell
adhesion, ie, the process by which cells attach to neighbouring cells and a supporting …
adhesion, ie, the process by which cells attach to neighbouring cells and a supporting …
Matrix nanotopography as a regulator of cell function
The architecture of the extracellular matrix (ECM) directs cell behavior by providing spatial
and mechanical cues to which cells respond. In addition to soluble chemical factors …
and mechanical cues to which cells respond. In addition to soluble chemical factors …
Topographical control of cells
A Curtis, C Wilkinson - Biomaterials, 1997 - Elsevier
We review the literature on the reaction of cells to their surrounding topography. The
topography may be that of surrounding cells, intercellular materials or biomaterials. The …
topography may be that of surrounding cells, intercellular materials or biomaterials. The …
[HTML][HTML] Contact guidance mediated three-dimensional cell migration is regulated by Rho/ROCK-dependent matrix reorganization
Cells generate mechanical force to organize the extracellular matrix (ECM) and drive
important developmental and reparative processes. Likewise, tumor cells invading into three …
important developmental and reparative processes. Likewise, tumor cells invading into three …
The biology of cell locomotion within three-dimensional extracellular matrix
Cell migration in three-dimensional (3-D) extracellular matrix (ECM) is not a uniform event
but rather comprises a modular spectrum of interdependent biophysical and biochemical …
but rather comprises a modular spectrum of interdependent biophysical and biochemical …
Cell motility and mechanics in three-dimensional collagen matrices
Fibrous connective tissues provide mechanical support and frameworks for other tissues of
the body and play an integral role in normal tissue physiology and pathology. Three …
the body and play an integral role in normal tissue physiology and pathology. Three …
Method and apparatus for performing optical imaging using frequency-domain interferometry
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4,140,364 4,141,362 4,224,929 4,295,738 4,300,816 4,303.300 4,428,643 4,479,499 …
System and method for optical coherence imaging
Apparatus and method are provided for transmitting at least one electro-magnetic radiation
is provided. In particular, at least one optical fiber having at least one end extending along a …
is provided. In particular, at least one optical fiber having at least one end extending along a …
Effect of precise mechanical loading on fibroblast populated collagen lattices: morphological changes
The contraction of a collagen lattice by resident fibroblasts causes strains to be developed
within that lattice. These strains can be increased or decreased by altering the aspect ratio …
within that lattice. These strains can be increased or decreased by altering the aspect ratio …