Modular GAG-matrices to promote mammary epithelial morphogenesis in vitro.

abstract：:Liver tissue engineering requires a perfect extracellular matrix (ECM) for primary hepatocytes culture to maintain high level of liver-specific functions and desirable mechanical stability. The aim of this study was to develop a novel natural nanofibrous scaffold with surface-galactose ligands to enhance the bioactivi...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Feng ZQ,Chu X,Huang NP,Wang T,Wang Y,Shi X,Ding Y,Gu ZZ

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of three-dimensional (3D) biomimetic scaffolds which provide an optimal environment for cells adhesion, proliferation and differentiation, and guide new tissue formation has been one of the major goals in tissue engineering. In this work, a processing technique has been developed to create 3D nanofibro...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Liu X,Ma PX

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Collagen fibers are essential components of tissues, which are highly conserved across the animal kingdom and could be extremely useful in tissue engineering. The formation of these macromolecular fibers depends on molecular interactions-based self-assembly of the basic building blocks of collagen called tropocollagen...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Krishnamoorthy N,Yacoub MH,Yaliraki SN

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to develop radiopaque iodinated emulsions for use as CT blood pool contrast agents. Three hydrophobic iodinated oils were synthesized based on the 2,3,5-triiodobenzoate moiety and formulated into emulsions using either phospholipids or amphiphilic polymers, i.e. Pluronic F68 and poly(bu...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： de Vries A,Custers E,Lub J,van den Bosch S,Nicolay K,Grüll H

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polycaprolactone (PCL) membrane was modified by grafting copolymerization of methacrylic acid (MAA) initiated under UV light. The covalent immobilization of gelatin on PCL-g-PMAA surface was consequently performed by using condensing agent, 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylamino propyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride. The occurrence ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhu Y,Gao C,Shen J

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In normal tissue repair, macrophages exhibit a pro-inflammatory phenotype (M1) at early stages and a pro-healing phenotype (M2) at later stages. We have previously shown that M1 macrophages initiate angiogenesis while M2 macrophages promote vessel maturation. Therefore, we reasoned that scaffolds that promote sequenti...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Spiller KL,Nassiri S,Witherel CE,Anfang RR,Ng J,Nakazawa KR,Yu T,Vunjak-Novakovic G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increased demand for soft-tissue substitutes has impelled the development of an in vitro adipose tissue. Ideally, such a tissue should contain a vascular network that can deliver blood throughout the construct following its engraftment. This study describes the in vitro fabrication of a pre-vascularized adipose tis...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Sorrell JM,Baber MA,Traktuev DO,March KL,Caplan AI

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ligand-tethered poly(ethylene oxide-propylene oxide-ethylene oxide) (PEO-PPO-PEO) triblock copolymer was explored to engineer poly(DL-lactic acid) (PDL-LA) material to promote cell attachment and growth. The PEO-PPO-PEO was activated by methyl sulfonyl chloride and the amino acid, and peptide were attached. By ble...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Ji J,Zhu H,Shen J

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immediate finishing is a highly desirable property of restorative materials. In general, the resin composites, the polyacid-modified resin composites and resin-modified glass-ionomers are finished immediately after light-curing. For the conventional glass-ionomers a waiting period of 24 h is recommended. Therefore, th...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Gladys S,Braem M,Van Meerbeek B,Lambrechts P,Vanherle G

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We developed a strategy to formulate supraparamagnetic iron oxides (SPIOs) in nanoparticles (NPs) of biodegradable copolymer made up of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and d-alpha-tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) for medical imaging by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of high contrast and low side effects....

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Prashant C,Dipak M,Yang CT,Chuang KH,Jun D,Feng SS

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sintered bovine cancellous bone exhibited excellent biocompatiblity, high porosity and have an interconnecting porous structure allowing for bone ingrowth. However, the main mineral constitution of sintered bovine bone-hydroxyapatite (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, HAP) seems to be too stable in vivo. For improving its bioactivity,...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Lin FH,Liao CJ,Chen KS,Sun JS

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The suitability of chitosan-based hydrogels as scaffolds for the encapsulation of intervertebral disc (IVD) cells and the accumulation of a functional extracellular matrix mimicking that of the nucleus pulposus (NP) was investigated. The specific hypothesis under study was that the cationic chitosan would form an idea...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Roughley P,Hoemann C,DesRosiers E,Mwale F,Antoniou J,Alini M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Semiconductor quantum dots and upconversion nanoparticles have been broadly used for live cell imaging due to their color tunability and photostability etc. However, these inorganic materials often contain heavy metals and potentially have metabolism problems. To overcome these issues, herein, we report a type of orga...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Xu R,Huang L,Wei W,Chen X,Zhang X,Zhang X

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic implantation of microelectrodes into the cortex has been shown to lead to inflammatory gliosis and neuronal loss in the microenvironment immediately surrounding the probe, a hypothesized cause of neural recording failure. Caspase-1 (aka Interleukin 1β converting enzyme) is known to play a key role in both infl...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kozai TD,Li X,Bodily LM,Caparosa EM,Zenonos GA,Carlisle DL,Friedlander RM,Cui XT

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UCMSCs) have shown great potentials in regenerative medicine for their extensive sources, multilineage differentiation potential, low immunogenicity and self-renewal ability. However, the clinical application of UCMSCs still confronts many challenges including the requirement of ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Qiao Y,Xu Z,Yu Y,Hou S,Geng J,Xiao T,Liang Y,Dong Q,Mei Y,Wang B,Qiao H,Dai J,Suo G

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of nanoparticles of various sizes and surface functionalities on the self-assembling fibrillogenesis of beta-amyloid (1-40) peptide was investigated. Functionalized nanoparticles including quantum dots and gold nanoparticles were co-incubated with monomeric Aβ(1-40) peptides under seed-mediated growth me...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Chan HM,Xiao L,Yeung KM,Ho SL,Zhao D,Chan WH,Li HW

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the fabrication of a one-pot antigen system that delivers antigen to dendritic cells (DCs) and tracks their in vivo migration after injection. Multifunctional polymer nanoparticles containing ovalbumin protein, magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents (iron oxide nanoparticles), and near-infrared fluoropho...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Noh YW,Jang YS,Ahn KJ,Lim YT,Chung BH

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carbon fiber implants were used to fill osteochondral defects created on the articular surface of the patella of 36 rabbits, for the purpose of studying the long-term histological changes of the repair process. Six months after surgery the defect was filled by fibrous tissue, where the superficial area was organized p...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Carranza-Bencano A,Armas-Padrón JR,Gili-Miner M,Lozano MA

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydroxyapatite ceramics with zirconia dispersion from fine powders synthesized hydrothermally were post-sintered at 1000-1300 degrees C under 200 MPa of argon for 1 h without capsules, after normal sintering in air at 1200 degrees C for 3 h. Densification was most significant with post-sintering at 1200 degrees C. Fra...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Ioku K,Yoshimura M,Somiya S

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Collagen, type I, is a highly abundant natural protein material which has been cross-linked by a variety of methods including chemical agents, physical heating and UV irradiation with the aim of enhancing its physical characteristics such as mechanical strength, thermal stability, resistance to proteolytic breakdown, ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Chau DY,Collighan RJ,Verderio EA,Addy VL,Griffin M

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concerns over disease transmission, high costs and limited supply have led to interest in synthetic grafts in the field of impaction bone grafting (IBG). Poly(DL-lactic acid) (PLA) grafts are attractive alternatives due to their biocompatibility, established safety and versatile manufacturing process. This study exami...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Bolland BJ,Kanczler JM,Ginty PJ,Howdle SM,Shakesheff KM,Dunlop DG,Oreffo RO

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cationic polymers are currently being studied as non-viral vectors to deliver therapeutic DNA into cells. In this study, a series of trehalose-based glycopolymers containing four secondary amines in the repeat unit were synthesized via the 'click reaction' [degrees of polymerization (n(w))=35, 53, 75, or 100] to eluci...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Srinivasachari S,Liu Y,Prevette LE,Reineke TM

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vivo response following implantation into a rat model of three innovative hyaluronan derivatives for clinical use: HYAFF 7, HYAFF 11 and HYAFF 11p75 (respectively, the 100% ethyl ester, 100% and 75% benzyl esters). The tissue reaction evoked by films of these new biomateria...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Campoccia D,Hunt JA,Doherty PJ,Zhong SP,O'Regan M,Benedetti L,Williams DF

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Restoration of tissue integrity and tissue function of wounded skin are both essential for wound repair and regeneration, while synergistic promotion of the two remains elusive. Since elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in the injured site has been implicated in triggering a set of deleterious effects su...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wu H,Li F,Wang S,Lu J,Li J,Du Y,Sun X,Chen X,Gao J,Ling D

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calcium phosphate ceramics used for clinical applications vary considerably in their phase composition. A range of hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate powders, some of which are used in plasma-sprayed coatings for metal prostheses, were found to leach substances which change the pH of water and cell culture medium...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Sharpe JR,Sammons RL,Marquis PM

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A homogeneous glycidyl acrylate polymer (GAP) has been grafted on to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyethylene (PE) using a modified plasma glow discharge technique with glycidyl acrylate. The polymeric layer appears to be extremely stable to acidic media and to common organic solvents. The modified surface can ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Tanfani F,Durrani AA,Kojima M,Chapman D

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A tissue-engineered bone has become a viable alternative to autologous bone for bone augmentation in atrophy alveolar ridge. The aim of the present study was to evaluate porous beta-tricalcium phosphate (beta-TCP) combined with autologous osteoblasts to augment edentulous alveolar ridge in a canine model. Autologous o...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wang S,Zhang Z,Zhao J,Zhang X,Sun X,Xia L,Chang Q,Ye D,Jiang X

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are rare cells and the presence of these cells may indicate a poor prognosis and a high potential for metastasis. Despite highly promising clinical applications, CTCs have not been investigated thoroughly, due to many technical limitations faced in their isolation and identification. Cur...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kim YJ,Koo GB,Lee JY,Moon HS,Kim DG,Lee DG,Lee JY,Oh JH,Park JM,Kim MS,Woo HG,Kim SI,Kang P,Choi W,Sim TS,Park WY,Lee JG,Kim YS

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic stroke is the leading cause of disability and death worldwide. An effective therapeutic approach is urgently needed. Stroke-induced angiogenesis and neurogenesis are essential mechanisms in the long-term repair. Extracellular matrix proteins are also involved in tissue self-repair. Recently, a PHSRN (Pro-His-...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wu CC,Wang LC,Su YT,Wei WY,Tsai KJ

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the role that the micro/nano-environment plays on the differentiation pathway of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) into osteoblasts, we employed a 2D substrate coated with turnip yellow mosaic virus (TYMV) particles. TYMV is a non-enveloped icosahedral plant virus which has an average diameter 28 nm and...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kaur G,Valarmathi MT,Potts JD,Wang Q

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00