Skin permeating nanogel for the cutaneous co-delivery of two anti-inflammatory drugs.

abstract：:We have developed nanoparticles based on Murine Leukemia Virus virus-like-particles (VLPs) that efficiently deliver therapeutic bioactive proteins in their native state into target cells. Nuclear transcription factors and toxic proteins were incorporated into the VLPs from stable producer cells without transducing vir...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wu DT,Roth MJ

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is currently no effective treatment for the retinal disorders caused by retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) degeneration. Transplantation of allografts is the main strategy towards correction of this malady. Tissue engineering could offer hope and involve the use of biodegradable polymeric templates to replace dise...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Tezcaner A,Bugra K,Hasirci V

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Micro/nanotopographical modification of biomaterials constitutes a promising approach to direct stem cell osteogenic differentiation to promote osseointegration. In this work, titania nanotubes (NTs) 25 and 80 nm in size with the acid-etched Ti topography (AcidTi) and hierarchical hybrid micropitted/nanotubular topogr...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhao L,Liu L,Wu Z,Zhang Y,Chu PK

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The immobilization of cells within alginate-poly-l-lysine-alginate (APA) microcapsules has been demonstrated to be an effective technology design for long term delivery of therapeutic products. Despite promising advances, biosafety aspects still remain to be improved. Here, we describe a complete characterization of t...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Santos E,Larzabal L,Calvo A,Orive G,Pedraz JL,Hernández RM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The genesis of bone and teeth involves highly coordinated processes, which involve multiple cell types and proteins that direct the nucleation and crystallization of inorganic hydroxyapatite (HA). Recent studies have shown that peptides mediate the nucleation process, control HA microstructure or even inhibit HA miner...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Weiger MC,Park JJ,Roy MD,Stafford CM,Karim A,Becker ML

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The dynamic regulation of integrin-binding peptides is crucial for chondrogenic differentiation. Here, we revealed the feasibility for flexible modification of RGD by embedding a large molecular weight and slightly charged (isoelectric point, 6-6.25) RGD-chimeric protein (CBD-RGD) with cellulose-binding domain (CBD) i...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Chang JC,Hsu SH,Chen DC

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calcium phosphate bioceramics have been applied as bone substitutes for several decades. Aseptic loosening after total joint arthroplasty is a major problem in orthopaedic surgery. Hydroxyapatite particles from materials wear have been reported as the main cause of implant failure. For this reason, an investigation in...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Laquerriere P,Grandjean-Laquerriere A,Jallot E,Balossier G,Frayssinet P,Guenounou M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present work demonstrates that Cy5.5 conjugated Fe(3)O(4)/SiO(2) core/shell nanoparticles could allow us to control movement of human natural killer cells (NK-92MI) by an external magnetic field. Required concentration of the nanoparticles for the cell manipulation is as low as ~20 μg Fe/mL. However, the relative ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Jang ES,Shin JH,Ren G,Park MJ,Cheng K,Chen X,Wu JC,Sunwoo JB,Cheng Z

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have prepared a fraction of commercial fetal calf serum whose major component comprises proteins of apparent molecular mass 65-80 kDa. These preparations elicit cell spreading responses in serum-free medium at concentrations similar to those reported for human vitronectin. In addition, we have identified (by a prot...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Lydon MJ,Foulger CA

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Compression, tension and torsion tests were designed and completed successfully on a brushite and a precipitated hydroxyapatite cement in moist condition. Elastic and strength properties were measured for these three loading cases. For each cement, the full set of strength data was fitted to an isotropic Tsai-Wu crite...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Charrière E,Terrazzoni S,Pittet C,Mordasini PH,Dutoit M,Lemaître J,Zysset PH

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyacrylamide hydrogels have been used extensively to study cell responses to the mechanical and biochemical properties of extracellular matrix substrates. A key step in fabricating these substrates is the conjugation of cell adhesion proteins to the polyacrylamide surfaces, which typically involves nonspecifically a...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Lee JP,Kassianidou E,MacDonald JI,Francis MB,Kumar S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As peripheral arterial disease (PAD) results in muscle ischemia and neovascularization, it has been claimed that nanoparticles can passively accumulate in ischemic tissues through the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect. At this time, a quantitative evaluation of the passive targeting capabilities of nano...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： England CG,Im HJ,Feng L,Chen F,Graves SA,Hernandez R,Orbay H,Xu C,Cho SY,Nickles RJ,Liu Z,Lee DS,Cai W

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To achieve enhanced gene transfection efficiency with ocular eye-drop therapy, a cationic core-shell liponanoparticle (DLCS-NP) was designed by enveloping the plasmid-laden chitosan nanoparticle (CS-NP) into a cationic lipid shell. The cellular uptake of DLCS-NP was up to 1.25-fold and 5-fold higher than that of CS-NP...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Jiang M,Gan L,Zhu C,Dong Y,Liu J,Gan Y

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peri-implant bone formation depends on the ability of mesenchymal cells to colonize the implant surface and differentiate into osteoblasts. Human mesenchymal stem cells (HMSCs) undergo osteoblastic differentiation on microstructured titanium (Ti) surfaces in the absence of exogenous factors, but the mechanisms are unk...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Olivares-Navarrete R,Hyzy SL,Park JH,Dunn GR,Haithcock DA,Wasilewski CE,Boyan BD,Schwartz Z

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A human-human oligodendroglial cell line MO3.13 was chosen in this study to model the loss of oligodendrocytes that occurs during episodes of multiple sclerosis. The influence of mercuric chloride (HgCl(2)) upon cell viability specifically the mode of cell death, whether by an active apoptotic mechanism or passive nec...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Issa Y,Watts DC,Duxbury AJ,Brunton PA,Watson MB,Waters CM

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to develop a skin permeable recombinant low-molecular-weight protamine (LMWP) conjugated epidermal growth factor (EGF) (rLMWP-EGF) by linking a highly positive charged LMWP to the N-terminal of EGF through genetic recombination. We evaluated its biological activity, skin permeability, and wound...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Choi JK,Jang JH,Jang WH,Kim J,Bae IH,Bae J,Park YH,Kim BJ,Lim KM,Park JW

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Here, scaffolds as cell and tissue carriers are approached from an engineering point of view, emphasizing material superstructuring in the design of supports. Superstructure engineering provides optimal spatial and nutritional conditions for cell maintenance by the arrangement of structural elements (e.g. pores or fib...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wintermantel E,Mayer J,Blum J,Eckert KL,Lüscher P,Mathey M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Scarcity of donor tissue to treat corneal blindness and the need to deliver stem cells or pharmacologic agents to ensure corneal graft survival are major challenges. Here, new composite collagen-based hydrogels are developed as implants to restore corneal transparency while serving as a possible reservoir fo...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Rafat M,Xeroudaki M,Koulikovska M,Sherrell P,Groth F,Fagerholm P,Lagali N

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple ophthalmic pathologies, such as retinal detachment and diabetic retinopathy, require the removal and replacement of the vitreous humor. Clinical tamponades such as silicone oil and fluorinated gases are utilized but limited due to complications and toxicity. Therefore, there is a need for biocompatible, stabl...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Raia NR,Jia D,Ghezzi CE,Muthukumar M,Kaplan DL

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polypyrrole (PPy) is a conducting polymer and is obtained electrochemically on an electrode such as indium-tin oxide (ITO). In this study, in order to develop a novel cell-culture system which makes it possible to communicate with cultured mammalian cells, bovine adrenal chromaffin cells were cultured on PPy-coated IT...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Aoki T,Tanino M,Sanui K,Ogata N,Kumakura K

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnesium (Mg), a potential biodegradable material, has recently received increasing attention due to its unique antibacterial property. However, rapid corrosion in the physiological environment and potential toxicity limit clinical applications. In order to improve the corrosion resistance meanwhile not compromise th...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Qin H,Zhao Y,An Z,Cheng M,Wang Q,Cheng T,Wang Q,Wang J,Jiang Y,Zhang X,Yuan G

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to determine the interaction of individual corrosion products from biodegradable iron stents with cells from the adjacent tissue. The response of human umbilical venous smooth muscle cells (SMCs) to an excess of ferrous ions was investigated in a cell culture model at the phenotypic and at the...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Mueller PP,May T,Perz A,Hauser H,Peuster M

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poly(glycerol-sebacate) (PGS) is an elastomeric biodegradable polyester that could potentially be used to engineer blood vessels in vivo. However, its blood-material interactions are unknown. The objectives of this study were to: (a) fabricate PGS-based biphasic tubular scaffolds and (b) assess the blood compatibility...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Motlagh D,Yang J,Lui KY,Webb AR,Ameer GA

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Site specific targeting remains elusive for gene and stem cell therapies in the cardiovascular field. One promising option involves use of devices that deliver larger and more sustained cell/gene payloads to specific disease sites using the versatility of percutaneous vascular access technology. Smooth muscle cells (S...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kumar AH,Martin K,Doyle B,Huang CL,Pillai GK,Ali MT,Skelding KA,Wang S,Gleeson BM,Jahangeer S,Ritman EL,Russell SJ,Caplice NM

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone defects caused by fractures or cancer-mediated destruction are debilitating. Chitosan is commonly used in scaffold matrices for bone healing, but rarely as a free drug. We demonstrate that free chitosan promotes osteoblast proliferation and osteogenesis in mesenchymal stem cells, increases osteopontin and collage...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Tan ML,Shao P,Friedhuber AM,van Moorst M,Elahy M,Indumathy S,Dunstan DE,Wei Y,Dass CR

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A genetically encoded Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)-based biosensor that continuously monitors matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) activity was developed. MMP-9 is an extracellularly acting endopeptidase with a prominent role in development, learning and memory, cancer metastasis, and stroke. To assess the b...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Stawarski M,Rutkowska-Wlodarczyk I,Zeug A,Bijata M,Madej H,Kaczmarek L,Wlodarczyk J

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A major role of respiratory mucus is to trap inhaled particles, including pathogens and environmental particulates, to limit body exposure. Despite the tremendous health implications, how particle size and surface chemistry affect mobility in respiratory mucus from humans without lung disease is not known. We prepared...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Schuster BS,Suk JS,Woodworth GF,Hanes J

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alginate-polylysine (PLL) capsules are commonly applied for immunoprotection of endocrine tissues. Alginate is composed of mannuronic acid (M) and guluronic acid (G). Different types of alginate have different ratios of G to M, but little is known of the influence of these differences on biocompatibility. Therefore, w...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： De Vos P,De Haan B,Van Schilfgaarde R

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dental amalgam prepared from high copper and conventional alloys was evaluated for its compressive strength as a function of deformation rate. Results showed that the compressive strength rose to a maximum as deformation rate increased and then began to fall at higher deformation rates. Crack propagation predominated ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zardiackas LD,Anderson L Jr

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this work, an N-varied dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) simulation technique is applied to investigate detailed endocytosis kinetics for ligand-coated nanoparticles with different shapes, including sphere-, rod- and disk-shaped nanoparticles. Our results indicate that the rotation of nanoparticles, which is one ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Li Y,Yue T,Yang K,Zhang X

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00