Mesoscopic fluorescence lifetime imaging: Fundamental principles, clinical applications and future directions

A Alfonso‐Garcia, J Bec, B Weyers… - Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIm) is an optical spectroscopic imaging technique capable
of real‐time assessments of tissue properties in clinical settings. Label‐free FLIm is sensitive …

Nondestructive testing of native and tissue-engineered medical products: adding numbers to pictures

NJ Castro, G Babakhanova, J Hu, KA Athanasiou - Trends in biotechnology, 2022 - cell.com
Traditional destructive tests are used for quality assurance and control within manufacturing
workflows. Their applicability to biomanufacturing is limited due to inherent constraints of the …

Multispectral fluorescence lifetime imaging device with a silicon avalanche photodetector

X Zhou, J Bec, D Yankelevich, L Marcu - Optics Express, 2021 - opg.optica.org
We report the design, development, and characterization of a novel multi-spectral
fluorescence lifetime measurement device incorporating solid-state detectors and …

Photophysics of Conjugated Oligoelectrolytes Relevant to Two‐Photon Fluorescence‐Lifetime Imaging Microscopy

JY Zhu, A Mikhailovsky, SCJ Wei… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Conjugated oligoelectrolytes (COEs) comprise a class of cell‐membrane intercalating
molecules that serve as effective optical reporters. However, little is known about the …

[HTML][HTML] Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and direct current electric field modulation promote the migration of fibroblast-like synoviocytes to accelerate cartilage …

N Sakhrani, RM Stefani, S Setti, R Cadossi… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Articular cartilage injuries are a common source of joint pain and dysfunction. As articular
cartilage is avascular, it exhibits a poor intrinsic healing capacity for self-repair. Clinically …

[HTML][HTML] Calcium ions have a detrimental impact on the boundary lubrication property of hyaluronic acid and lubricin (PRG-4) both alone and in combination

M Han, MJ Russo, PE Desroches, SM Silva… - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cartilage demineralisation in Osteoarthritis (OA) patients can elevate calcium ion levels in
synovial fluid, as evidenced by the prevalence of precipitated calcium phosphate crystals in …

Autofluorescence lifetime reports cartilage damage in osteoarthritis

JL Lagarto, MB Nickdel, DJ Kelly, A Price… - Scientific Reports, 2020 - nature.com
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common arthritis and its hallmark is degradation of articular
cartilage by proteolytic enzymes leading to loss of joint function. It is challenging to monitor …

Human adipose-and amnion-derived mesenchymal stromal cells similarly mitigate osteoarthritis progression in the Dunkin Hartley guinea pig

A Kwapisz, M Bowman, J Walters… - … American Journal of …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Clinical trials are currently underway to investigate the efficacy of intra-articular
administration of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to mitigate osteoarthritis (OA) …

[HTML][HTML] Beyond the Surface: Nutritional Interventions Integrated with Diagnostic Imaging Tools to Target and Preserve Cartilage Integrity: A Narrative Review

S Lavalle, R Scapaticci, E Masiello, VM Salerno… - Biomedicines, 2025 - mdpi.com
This narrative review provides an overview of the various diagnostic tools used to assess
cartilage health, with a focus on early detection, nutrition intervention, and management of …

Non‐destructive detection of matrix stabilization correlates with enhanced mechanical properties of self‐assembled articular cartilage

AK Haudenschild, BE Sherlock, X Zhou… - Journal of tissue …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Tissue engineers rely on expensive, time‐consuming, and destructive techniques to monitor
the composition, microstructure, and function of engineered tissue equivalents. A non …