Macromolecular gelatin properties affect fibrin microarchitecture and tumor spheroid behavior in fibrin-gelatin gels.

abstract：:A nanohybrid vesicle was developed from cholesteryl succinyl silane(CSS) in combination of sol-gel process and self-assembly technique. The silicalike surface adds CSS vesicles remarkably high stability against destabilization in blood or leakage of drug cargos. It was found that CSS vesicles alone exhibited selective...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Ma Y,Dai Z,Zha Z,Gao Y,Yue X

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two new formulations of bioactive glasses were used as coatings on titanium alloy (TiAl6V4) implants for prosthetic applications in the orthopaedic field. The biocompatibility of these bioglasses, as well as their osteoconductive properties, were assessed by employing primary cultures of human osteoblasts. A nonbioact...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Oliva A,Salerno A,Locardi B,Riccio V,Della Ragione F,Iardino P,Zappia V

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two types of cells--human platelets and spore cells--were encapsulated in polymer shells by adsorbing polyanions and polycations in a stepwise fashion. The encapsulated cells were attached to gold and silicon surfaces and their morphological and adhesion properties were studied in air using tapping mode atomic force m...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Yu M,Ivanisevic A

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nanoparticle-induced autophagy is crucial for its metabolism, cytotoxicity and therapy potency, but little is known about how the host immune system would respond to it. In this study, we demonstrated that two clinically used superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) specifically induced macrophage autophagy...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Jin R,Liu L,Zhu W,Li D,Yang L,Duan J,Cai Z,Nie Y,Zhang Y,Gong Q,Song B,Wen L,Anderson JM,Ai H

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work exploits the thermal responsive phase behavior of hydroxypropylcellulose to produce 3D interconnected macroporous hydrogels in aqueous environment. Hydroxypropylcellulose was modified with allyl isocyanate, and their temperature mediated phase behavior was studied as a function of degree of modification (DS)...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Yue Z,Wen F,Gao S,Ang MY,Pallathadka PK,Liu L,Yu H

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controlled delivery of bioactive molecules to modulate or control biological processes has a number of clinical applications. The present study reports a delivery system which was designed to deliver growth factors locally to a fracture site. Ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVAc), bovine serum albumin (BSA) and plat...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Walsh WR,Kim HD,Jong YS,Valentini RF

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fracture toughness and hardness properties of CaO-P2O5 glass-reinforced hydroxyapatite composites have been assessed using indentation techniques and results calculated according to Laugier and Evans' equations. Both properties showed to be dependent upon several microstructural characteristics, namely residual porosi...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Lopes MA,Monteiro FJ,Santos JD

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nanoparticles, such as dendritic polymers, are currently investigated as excellent candidates for drug delivery vehicles. In this study, we report the preparation and characterization of mPEGylated peptide dendron-doxorubicin (dendron-DOX) conjugate based vehicle carrying 14.0 wt% (weight percent) of doxorubicin (DOX)...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： She W,Luo K,Zhang C,Wang G,Geng Y,Li L,He B,Gu Z

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Control of the precise location and extent of cellular attachment and proliferation, and of tissue outgrowth is important in a number of biomedical applications, including biomaterials and tissue engineered medical devices. Here we describe a method to control and direct the location and define boundaries of tissue gr...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Thissen H,Johnson G,Hartley PG,Kingshott P,Griesser HJ

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a hallmark feature in nanomaterials (NMs) induced cellular toxicity. However, the inter-relationship between NMs induced ROS generation and the cells innate ability to regulate intracellular ROS level in effecting a particular cellular outcome is currently under...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Setyawati MI,Tay CY,Leong DT

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The contraction of connective tissue cells may facilitate their production and maintenance of extracellular matrix architecture and can benefit healing through wound closure. However, aberrant cell contraction can result in pathological contracture. Implants may stimulate this process leading to contracture of the sur...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Menard C,Mitchell S,Spector M

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyetheretherketone-hydroxyapatite composites were developed as alternative materials for load-bearing orthopedic applications. The amount of hydroxyapatite (HA) incorporated into the polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymer matrix ranges from 5 to 40 vol% and these materials were successfully fabricated by injection mold...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Abu Bakar MS,Cheng MH,Tang SM,Yu SC,Liao K,Tan CT,Khor KA,Cheang P

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The initial stages of the in vitro degradation of and the drug release from a matrix made of poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) was carried out in a phosphate buffer saline (pH 7.0) medium. It has been observed that substantial matrix degradation occurs at the end of 2 weeks of immersion. The drug release using films of t...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Frank A,Kumar Rath S,Boey F,Venkatraman S

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) isolated from rabbit aorta and immortalised A7r5 cells were cultured on conducting polypyrrole (PPy) substrates and were subjected to a 50muA sinusoidal electrical stimulation at 0.05, 5 and 500 Hz. These substrates were doped with hyaluronic acid and coated with collagen IV follow...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Rowlands AS,Cooper-White JJ

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gold nanoparticles have received a great deal of interest due to their unique optical and catalytic properties and biomedical applications. Developing applications as well as assessing associated risks requires an understanding of the interactions between Au nanoparticles (NPs) and biologically active substances. In t...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： He W,Zhou YT,Wamer WG,Hu X,Wu X,Zheng Z,Boudreau MD,Yin JJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Natural materials exhibit anisotropy with variations in soluble factors, cell distribution, and matrix properties. The ability to recreate the heterogeneity of the natural materials is a major challenge for investigating cell-material interactions and for developing biomimetic materials. Here we present a generic flui...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Du Y,Hancock MJ,He J,Villa-Uribe JL,Wang B,Cropek DM,Khademhosseini A

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mononuclear phagocyte system is the first target for injected nanomaterials. Monocytes/macrophages are the central actors for trafficking and clearance of magnetic nanoparticles in vivo. However the fate of nanosized magnetic label is an ongoing issue. Here we demonstrate that the monocyte/macrophage system shows a co...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Luciani N,Wilhelm C,Gazeau F

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poor fixation of bone replacement implants, e.g. the artificial hip, in implantation sites with inferior bone quality and quantity may be overcome by the use of implants coated with a cultured living bone equivalent. In this study, we tested, respectively, amorphous carbonated apatite (CA)- and crystalline octacalcium...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Dekker RJ,de Bruijn JD,Stigter M,Barrere F,Layrolle P,van Blitterswijk CA

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA), an antioxidant with two functional ortho-catechols from the creosote bush, has been shown to increase the mechanical properties of synthetic collagen fibers, producing biologically based, biocompatible fibers with material properties in uniaxial tensile tests to failure that are compa...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Koob TJ,Hernandez DJ

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Keratins are a family of structural proteins that can be isolated from a variety of tissues. "Soft" keratins are cytoskeletal elements found in epithelial tissues while protective tissues such as nails, hooves, and hair are composed of "hard" keratins. Hard keratins have been the subject of biomaterials investigations...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Hill P,Brantley H,Van Dyke M

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For chronic non-viral gene therapy, biodegradable carriers with low cytotoxicity are essential. To create a series of non-toxic and biodegradable gene carriers, hyperbranched polymers based on 2,2-bis-(methylol)propionic acid (bis-MPA); (Boltorn H) were modified by introducing tertiary amines. The terminal OH groups w...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Reul R,Nguyen J,Kissel T

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are cut short and grafted with polyethylenimine (PEI) for further covalent conjugation to fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) and prostate stem cell antigen (PSCA) monoclonal antibody (mAb). The in vitro and in vivo toxicity data reveal that the as-prepared CNT-PEI(FITC)-mAb has goo...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wu H,Shi H,Zhang H,Wang X,Yang Y,Yu C,Hao C,Du J,Hu H,Yang S

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bioengineered scaffolds have the potential to support and guide injured axons after spinal cord injury, contributing to neural repair. In previous studies we have reported that templated agarose scaffolds can be fabricated into precise linear arrays and implanted into the partially injured spinal cord, organizing grow...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Gao M,Lu P,Bednark B,Lynam D,Conner JM,Sakamoto J,Tuszynski MH

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The commercial availability of peptides and proteins and their advantages as therapeutic agents have been the basis for tremendous efforts in designing delivery systems for such agents. The protection of these agents from biological fluids and physiological interactions is crucial for the treatment efficacy. One such ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Torres-Lugo M,Peppas NA

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The creep strain rate and fracture of several dental amalgams has been shown to be markedly dependent on the type of loading applied. Cyclic loading typical of the in vivo situation increases creep rates and reduces times to fracture when analysis is based on a Mechanical Equation of State. The cyclic strain rate enha...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Williams KR

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 29 amino-acid peptide derived from the rabies virus glycoprotein (RVG29) was exploited as a ligand for efficient brain-targeting gene delivery. RVG29 was modified on polyamidoamine dendrimers (PAMAM) through bifunctional PEG, then complexed with DNA, yielding PAMAM-PEG-RVG29/DNA nanoparticles (NPs). The NPs were obs...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Liu Y,Huang R,Han L,Ke W,Shao K,Ye L,Lou J,Jiang C

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bioactive coatings for neural electrodes that are tailored for cell interactions have the potential to produce superior implants with improved charge transfer capabilities. In this study synthetically produced anionically modified laminin peptides DEDEDYFQRYLI and DCDPGYIGSR were used to dope poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythi...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Green RA,Lovell NH,Poole-Warren LA

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While subcutaneous tissue has been proposed as a potential site for pancreatic islet transplantation, concern remains that the microvasculature of subcutaneous tissue is too poor to support transplanted islets. In an effort to overcome this limitation, we evaluated whether fibrin gel with human adipose-derived stem ce...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Bhang SH,Jung MJ,Shin JY,La WG,Hwang YH,Kim MJ,Kim BS,Lee DY

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exosomes have emerged as appealing candidate therapeutic agents and delivery nanoplatforms due to their endogenous features and unique biological properties. However, obstacles such as low isolation yield, considerable complexity and potential safety concerns, and inefficient drug payload substantially hamper their th...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Lu M,Huang Y

更新日期：2020-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Eye drops producing long-acting ocular anesthesia would be desirable for corneal pain management. Here we present liposome-based formulations to achieve very long ocular anesthetic effect after a single eye drop instillation. The liposomes were functionalized with succinyl-Concanavalin A (sConA-Lip), which can bind co...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhan C,Santamaria CM,Wang W,McAlvin JB,Kohane DS

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00