Controlling cell behavior through the design of biomaterial surfaces: a focus on surface modification techniques
Surface interaction at the biomaterial–cell interface is essential for a variety of cellular
functions, such as adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. Nevertheless, changes in the …
functions, such as adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. Nevertheless, changes in the …
The horizon of materiobiology: a perspective on material-guided cell behaviors and tissue engineering
Although the biological functions of cell and tissue can be regulated by biochemical factors
(eg, growth factors, hormones), the biophysical effects of materials on the regulation of …
(eg, growth factors, hormones), the biophysical effects of materials on the regulation of …
Curvotaxis directs cell migration through cell-scale curvature landscapes
Cells have evolved multiple mechanisms to apprehend and adapt finely to their
environment. Here we report a new cellular ability, which we term “curvotaxis” that enables …
environment. Here we report a new cellular ability, which we term “curvotaxis” that enables …
From nano to micro: topographical scale and its impact on cell adhesion, morphology and contact guidance
Topography, among other physical factors such as substrate stiffness and extracellular
forces, is known to have a great influence on cell behaviours. Optimization of topographical …
forces, is known to have a great influence on cell behaviours. Optimization of topographical …
[HTML][HTML] Biophysical regulation of cell behavior—cross talk between substrate stiffness and nanotopography
The stiffness and nanotopographical characteristics of the extracellular matrix (ECM)
influence numerous developmental, physiological, and pathological processes in vivo …
influence numerous developmental, physiological, and pathological processes in vivo …
GelMA-MXene hydrogel nerve conduits with microgrooves for spinal cord injury repair
Repair of spinal cord injury (SCI) depends on microenvironment improvement and the
reconnection between injured axons and regenerated neurons. Here, we fabricate a GelMA …
reconnection between injured axons and regenerated neurons. Here, we fabricate a GelMA …
Self-assembling hydrogel structures for neural tissue repair
Hydrogel materials have been employed as biological scaffolds for tissue regeneration
across a wide range of applications. Their versatility and biomimetic properties make them …
across a wide range of applications. Their versatility and biomimetic properties make them …
Biocompatibility considerations in the design of graphene biomedical materials
CJ Bullock, C Bussy - Advanced Materials Interfaces, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Graphene‐based materials (GBM) have outstanding properties that have proven highly
beneficial in several proof‐of‐concept investigations on their biomedical potential. They can …
beneficial in several proof‐of‐concept investigations on their biomedical potential. They can …
The role of the micro-pattern and nano-topography of hydroxyapatite bioceramics on stimulating osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells
The micro/nano hybrid structure is considered to be a biomaterial characteristic to stimulate
osteogenesis by mimicking the three-dimensional structure of the bone matrix. However, the …
osteogenesis by mimicking the three-dimensional structure of the bone matrix. However, the …
Mechanotransduction in neuronal cell development and functioning
Although many details remain still elusive, it became increasingly evident in recent years
that mechanosensing of microenvironmental biophysical cues and subsequent …
that mechanosensing of microenvironmental biophysical cues and subsequent …