Delivering mechanical stimulation to cells: state of the art in materials and devices design

Y Zhang, P Habibovic - Advanced Materials, 2022‏ - Wiley Online Library
Biochemical signals, such as growth factors, cytokines, and transcription factors are known
to play a crucial role in regulating a variety of cellular activities as well as maintaining the …

Open-source and do-it-yourself microfluidics

JH Shin, S Choi - Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The field of microfluidics has progressed rapidly over the last few decades as an essential
tool in many areas of experimental research that involve tiny liquid volumes. However, the …

[HTML][HTML] Unique cellular network formation guided by heterostructures based on reduced graphene oxide-Ti3C2Tx MXene hydrogels

JK Wychowaniec, J Litowczenko, K Tadyszak, V Natu… - Acta biomaterialia, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) materials remain highly interesting for assembling three-
dimensional (3D) structures, amongst others, in the form of macroscopic hydrogels. Herein …

A three-dimensional engineered cardiac in vitro model: controlled alignment of cardiomyocytes in 3D microphysiological systems

F Navaee, N Khornian, D Longet, S Heub… - Cells, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Cardiomyocyte alignment in myocardium tissue plays a significant role in the physiological,
electrical, and mechanical functions of the myocardium. It remains, however, difficult to align …

Micro/nano-patterns for enhancing differentiation of human neural stem cells and fabrication of nerve conduits via soft lithography and 3d printing

J Litowczenko, JK Wychowaniec, K Załęski… - Biomaterials …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Topographical cues on materials can manipulate cellular fate, particularly for neural cells
that respond well to such cues. Utilizing biomaterial surfaces with topographical features can …

Stereolithography 3D printing of microgroove master moulds for topography-induced nerve guidance conduits

H Yue, X Liu, K Hou, C Vyas, P Bartolo - International Journal of …, 2024‏ - dr.ntu.edu.sg
Patients who have peripheral nerve damage from trauma or disease may suffer lifelong
disability. Current interventions such as nerve allografts are inadequate due to limited …

[HTML][HTML] Fabricating versatile cell supports from nano-and micro-sized graphene oxide flakes

JK Wychowaniec, J Litowczenko, K Tadyszak - journal of the mechanical …, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Micro-sized structures made from graphene oxide (GO) attract high interest for their
extensive use in tissue engineering. The fabrication and cytotoxicity of 3D graphene-based …

Topographical pattern for neuronal tissue engineering

M Patel, S Ahn, WG Koh - Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Tissue engineering is an alternative medical approach to reconstructing neuronal injuries.
Topographical features direct neuronal responses, such as cell adhesion, proliferation …

Sucrose based cellular glassy carbon for biological applications

K Tadyszak, J Litowczenko, Ł Majchrzycki… - Materials Chemistry and …, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Abstract 3D glassy carbon structures with different pore diameters were obtained by
pyrolysis of the sucrose via sugar blowing technique. The porous-cellular foam structure was …

[HTML][HTML] Designing biocompatible spin-coated multiwall carbon nanotubes-polymer composite coatings

D Maziukiewicz, BM Maciejewska… - Surface and Coatings …, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Composite coatings provide a promising way of in vitro cell behavior screening. Previous
efforts included fabrication of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs)-polymer materials …