Interplay between mechanics and signalling in regulating cell fate

H De Belly, EK Paluch, KJ Chalut - Nature Reviews Molecular Cell …, 2022 - nature.com
Mechanical signalling affects multiple biological processes during development and in adult
organisms, including cell fate transitions, cell migration, morphogenesis and immune …

[HTML][HTML] 3D printing of hydrogels: Rational design strategies and emerging biomedical applications

J Li, C Wu, PK Chu, M Gelinsky - Materials Science and Engineering: R …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D printing alias additive manufacturing can transform 3D virtual models created by
computer-aided design (CAD) into physical 3D objects in a layer-by-layer manner …

3D extracellular matrix mimics: fundamental concepts and role of materials chemistry to influence stem cell fate

J Nicolas, S Magli, L Rabbachin, S Sampaolesi… - …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Synthetic 3D extracellular matrices (ECMs) find application in cell studies, regenerative
medicine, and drug discovery. While cells cultured in a monolayer may exhibit unnatural …

Hydrogel bioink reinforcement for additive manufacturing: a focused review of emerging strategies

D Chimene, R Kaunas, AK Gaharwar - Advanced materials, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Bioprinting is an emerging approach for fabricating cell‐laden 3D scaffolds via robotic
deposition of cells and biomaterials into custom shapes and patterns to replicate complex …

Advances in versatile anti-swelling polymer hydrogels

Y Zhan, W Fu, Y **ng, X Ma, C Chen - Materials Science and Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Swelling is ubiquitous for traditional as-prepared hydrogels, but is unfavorable in many
situations, especially biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering, internal wound …

Advances in extrusion 3D bioprinting: a focus on multicomponent hydrogel‐based bioinks

X Cui, J Li, Y Hartanto, M Durham… - Advanced …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract 3D bioprinting involves the combination of 3D printing technologies with cells,
growth factors and biomaterials, and has been considered as one of the most advanced …

Multiphoton lithography as a promising tool for biomedical applications

C Greant, B Van Durme, J Van Hoorick… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Multiphoton lithography (MPL) is a powerful and useful structuring tool capable of
generating 2D and 3D arbitrary micro‐and nanometer features of various materials with high …

Engineering bioinks for 3D bioprinting

G Decante, JB Costa, J Silva-Correia, MN Collins… - …, 2021 - iopscience.iop.org
In recent years, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has attracted wide research interest in
biomedical engineering and clinical applications. This technology allows for unparalleled …

The mammary gland: basic structure and molecular signaling during development

SK Biswas, S Banerjee, GW Baker, CY Kuo… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The mammary gland is a compound, branched tubuloalveolar structure and a major
characteristic of mammals. The mammary gland has evolved from epidermal apocrine …

Functional and biomimetic materials for engineering of the three-dimensional cell microenvironment

G Huang, F Li, X Zhao, Y Ma, Y Li, M Lin, G **… - Chemical …, 2017 - ACS Publications
The cell microenvironment has emerged as a key determinant of cell behavior and function
in development, physiology, and pathophysiology. The extracellular matrix (ECM) within the …