From scientific and technological points of view, poly (vinylidene fluoride), PVDF, is one of
the most exciting polymers due to its overall physicochemical characteristics. This polymer …

Cells exert, sense, and respond to physical forces through an astounding diversity of
mechanisms. Here we review recently developed tools to quantify the forces generated by …

Three dimensional bioprinting is an emerging fabrication technique in the field of tissue
engineering. Extrusion-based bioprinting is one of the widely employed biofabrication …

Stem cell fate is closely intertwined with microenvironmental and endogenous cues within
the body. Recapitulating this dynamic environment ex vivo can be achieved through …

The physiological environment of the intestine is characterized by its variegated
composition, numerous functions and unique dynamic conditions, making it challenging to …

Bone tissue repair strategies are gaining increasing relevance due to the growing incidence
of bone disorders worldwide. Biochemical stimulation is the most commonly used strategy …

Cell behaviors and functions show distinct contrast in different mechanical
microenvironment. Numerous materials with varied rigidity have been developed to mimic …

Polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds have been widely investigated for tissue engineering
applications, however, they exhibit poor cell adhesion and mechanical properties …

Physical forces regulate numerous biological processes during development, physiology,
and pathology. Forces between the external environment and intracellular actin cytoskeleton …

Mechanotransduction, the translation of mechanical stimuli into biological signals, is a
crucial mechanism involved in the function of fundamentally all cell types. In many solid …