abstract：:Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is highly prevalent, and has a strong association with various gastric diseases, including gastritis, digestive ulcers, and cancer. H. pylori strains with resistance to existing antibiotics have emerged in the past two decades. Currently, treatment of H. pylori infection (invo...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Narayana JL,Huang HN,Wu CJ,Chen JY

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung fibrosis is a poor prognostic factor for pulmonary adenocarcinoma, and the effect of a rigid microenvironment on cancer behavior is unclear. We cultured A549 cells on matrices of 0.2, 2, and 25 kPa to mimic the rigidities of normal lung parenchyma, progressive fibrotic change, and lung fibrosis, respectively. Lun...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Chang CC,Hsieh TL,Tiong TY,Hsiao CH,Ji AT,Hsu WT,Lee OK,Ho JH

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of multifunctional nanocarrier with each unit functioning at the correct time and location is a challenge for clinical applications. With this in mind, a type of intelligent mesoporous silica nanocarrier (PGFMSN) is proposed for matrix metalloprotease 2 (MMP 2)-triggered tumor targeting and release by ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zou Z,He X,He D,Wang K,Qing Z,Yang X,Wen L,Xiong J,Li L,Cai L

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcutaneous immunization (TCI) is an attractive vaccination method compared with conventional injectable vaccines because it is easier to administer without pain. We developed a dissolving microneedle patch (MicroHyala, MH) made of hyaluronic acid and showed that transcutaneous vaccination using MH induced a strong...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Hirobe S,Azukizawa H,Hanafusa T,Matsuo K,Quan YS,Kamiyama F,Katayama I,Okada N,Nakagawa S

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the promise for stem cell-based tissue engineering for regenerative therapy, slow and insufficient vascularization of large tissue constructs negatively impacts the survival and function of these transplanted cells. A combination of channeled porous silk scaffolds and prevascularization with endothelial cells ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhang W,Wray LS,Rnjak-Kovacina J,Xu L,Zou D,Wang S,Zhang M,Dong J,Li G,Kaplan DL,Jiang X

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The metastatic spread of cancer cells from the primary tumor to distant sites leads to a poor prognosis in cancers originating from multiple organs. Increasing evidence has linked selectin-based adhesion between circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and endothelial cells of the microvasculature to metastatic dissemination, i...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Mitchell MJ,Castellanos CA,King MR

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At high concentrations, manganese (Mn) promotes cellular neurodevelopment but causes toxicity. Here, we report that Mn ion at high concentrations can be delivered to pheochromocytoma 12 (PC12) cells using gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to enhance cellular neurodevelopment without toxicity. Mn(2+) release from AuNPs was de...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Bhang SH,Han J,Jang HK,Noh MK,La WG,Yi M,Kim WS,Kwon YK,Yu T,Kim BS

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present work, we designed and synthesized a novel mono-guanidine heterolipid (MGH) and confirmed its structure by NMR and ESI-MS. The MGH was used as cationic lipid in developing etoposide loaded cationic self-microemulsifying drug delivery system (ECS) intended to be delivered by intratumoral route. The ECS ex...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Shete H,Sable S,Tidke P,Selkar N,Pawar Y,Chakraborty A,De A,Vanage G,Patravale V

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell processes, including growth cones, respond to biophysical cues in their microenvironment to establish functional tissue architecture and intercellular networks. The mechanisms by which cells sense and translate biophysical cues into directed growth are unknown. We used photopolymerization to fabricate methacrylat...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Li S,Tuft BW,Xu L,Polacco MA,Clarke JC,Guymon CA,Hansen MR

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：:Fibronectin (Fn) forms a fibrillar network that controls cell behavior in both physiological and diseased conditions including cancer. Indeed, breast cancer-associated stromal cells not only increase the quantity of deposited Fn but also modify its conformation. However, (i) the interplay between mechanical and confor...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wang K,Andresen Eguiluz RC,Wu F,Seo BR,Fischbach C,Gourdon D

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are hollow polymeric tubes that transport nutrients, blood and medications to neonates. To determine proper PICC placement, frequent X-ray imaging of neonates is performed. Because X-rays pose severe health risks to neonates, safer alternatives are needed. We hypothesize...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Stevenson AT Jr,Reese LM,Hill TK,McGuire J,Mohs AM,Shekhar R,Bickford LR,Whittington AR

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elimination of leukemia stem cells (LSCs) is necessary for the destruction of malignant cell populations. Owing to the very small number of LSCs in leukemia cells, xenotransplantation studies are difficult in terms of functionally and pathophysiologically replicating clinical conditions of cell culture experiments. Th...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhang B,Shimada Y,Kuroyanagi J,Ariyoshi M,Nomoto T,Shintou T,Umemoto N,Nishimura Y,Miyazaki T,Tanaka T

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polymerized high internal phase emulsion (polyHIPE) foams are extremely versatile materials for investigating cell-substrate interactions in vitro. Foam morphologies can be controlled by polymerization conditions to result in either open or closed pore structures with different levels of connectivity, consequently ena...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Viswanathan P,Ondeck MG,Chirasatitsin S,Ngamkham K,Reilly GC,Engler AJ,Battaglia G

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The overwhelming majority of drugs exert their pharmacological effects after reaching their target sites of action, however, these target sites are mainly located in the cytosol or intracellular organelles. Consequently, delivering drugs to the specific organelle is the key to achieve maximum therapeutic effects and m...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Chen Z,Zhang L,Song Y,He J,Wu L,Zhao C,Xiao Y,Li W,Cai B,Cheng H,Li W

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Podophyllotoxin (PPT) exhibited significant activity against P-glycoprotein mediated multidrug resistant (MDR) tumor cell lines; however, due to its poor solubility and high toxicity, PPT cannot be dosed systemically, preventing its clinical use for MDR cancer. We developed a nanoparticle dosage form of PPT by covalen...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Roy A,Ernsting MJ,Undzys E,Li SD

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upconversion fluorescent nanoparticles are becoming more widely used as imaging contrast agents, owing to their high resolution and penetration depth, and avoidance of tissue auto-fluorescence and photodamage to cells. Here, we synthesized upconversion fluorescent crystals from rare-earth Yb3+ and Ho3+ co-doped fluora...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Hu X,Zhu J,Li X,Zhang X,Meng Q,Yuan L,Zhang J,Fu X,Duan X,Chen H,Ao Y

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adipose tissue engineering offers a promising alternative to the current breast reconstruction options. Here we investigated patient-specific breast scaffolds fabricated from poly(d,l)-lactide polymer with pore sizes>1 mm for their potential in long-term sustained regeneration of high volume adipose tissue. An optimis...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Chhaya MP,Melchels FP,Holzapfel BM,Baldwin JG,Hutmacher DW

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The performance of implantable biomaterials derived from decellularized tissue, including encouraging results with skeletal muscle, suggests that the extracellular matrix (ECM) derived from native tissue has promising regenerative potential. Yet, the supply of biomaterials derived from donated tissue will always be li...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Hurd SA,Bhatti NM,Walker AM,Kasukonis BM,Wolchok JC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Growth factors represent highly potent and highly efficacious means of communication to cells. At the same time, these proteins are fragile and relatively small sized--rendering their immobilization and controlled release from biomaterials challenging. In this work, we establish a method to incorporate growth factors ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Jensen BE,Edlund K,Zelikin AN

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inspired by nature's toughening mechanisms, we designed a new polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS)-derived hybrid glass (PHG) that has covalent interactions on the molecular scale between the inorganic POSS cage and organic phase. These features allow "elastic deformation" of the inorganic POSS cage in limited ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhou X,Sahai N,Qi L,Mankoci S,Zhao W

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) hold promise for bone regeneration but possess inferior osteogenesis potential. Allotransplantation of ASCs engineered with the BMP2/VEGF-expressing baculoviruses into rabbits healed critical-size segmental bone defects. To translate the technology to clinical applications, we aimed t...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Lin CY,Wang YH,Li KC,Sung LY,Yeh CL,Lin KJ,Yen TC,Chang YH,Hu YC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide (PACAP) is a neuroendocrine factor that activates both the receptor VPAC1 and VPAC2. Although PACAP possesses insulinotropic activity, its therapeutic application is limited by the extremely short acting half-life and the stimulatory effects on glucagon production via...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Ma Y,Fang S,Zhao S,Wang X,Wang D,Ma M,Luo T,Hong A

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Development of non-invasive assay for the accurate diagnosis of progressive liver diseases (e.g., fatty liver and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)) is of great clinical significance and remains to be a big challenge. Herein, we reported the synthesis of strawberry-like Fe3O4-Au hybrid nanoparticles at room temperature t...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhao HY,Liu S,He J,Pan CC,Li H,Zhou ZY,Ding Y,Huo D,Hu Y

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We demonstrate the ability of immobilized vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) to capture endothelial cells (EC) with high specificity under fluid flow. To this end, we engineered a surface consisting of heparin bound to poly-l-lysine to permit immobilization of VEGF through the C-terminal heparin-binding domain....

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Smith RJ Jr,Koobatian MT,Shahini A,Swartz DD,Andreadis ST

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A growing number of protein-based fibrous biomaterials have been produced with a cross-β amyloid core yet the long-term effect of these materials on cell viability and the influence of core and non-core protein sequences on viability is not well understood. Here, synthetic bioactive TTR1-RGD and control TTR1-RAD or TT...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Bongiovanni MN,Gras SL

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implantation of a medical implant within the body inevitably triggers a host inflammatory response that negatively impacts its function and longevity. Nevertheless, the degree and severity of this response may be reduced by selecting appropriate materials, implant geometry, surface topography and surface treatment. He...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Li J,Chu MK,Gordijo CR,Abbasi AZ,Chen K,Adissu HA,Löhn M,Giacca A,Plettenburg O,Wu XY

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite being increasingly used as artificial enzymes, little has been known for the origin of the pH-switchable peroxidase-like and catalase-like activities of metals. Using calculations and experiments, we report the mechanisms for both activities and their pH-switchability for metals Au, Ag, Pd and Pt. The calculat...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Li J,Liu W,Wu X,Gao X

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nanomedicine options for colon cancer therapy have been limited by the lack of suitable carriers capable of delivering sufficient drug into tumors to cause lethal toxicity. To circumvent this limitation, we fabricated a camptothecin (CPT)-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticle (NP) with dual-surface functio...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Xiao B,Zhang M,Viennois E,Zhang Y,Wei N,Baker MT,Jung Y,Merlin D

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, we evaluated, in mice, the efficacy of the tetrafunctional block copolymer 704 as a nonviral gene delivery vector to the lungs. SPECT/CT molecular imaging of gene expression, biochemical assays, and immunohistochemistry were used. Our dataset shows that the formulation 704 resulted in higher leve...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Richard-Fiardo P,Hervouet C,Marsault R,Franken PR,Cambien B,Guglielmi J,Warnez-Soulie J,Darcourt J,Pourcher T,Colombani T,Haudebourg T,Peuziat P,Pitard B,Vassaux G

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multidrug resistance (MDR) remains one of the major reasons for the reductions in efficacy of many chemotherapeutic agents in cancer therapy. As a classical MDR phenotype of human malignancies, the adenosine triphosphate binding cassette (ABC)-transporter P-glycoprotein (MDR1/P-gp) is an efflux protein with aberrant a...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Gu J,Fang X,Hao J,Sha X

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retinal degeneration impairs the vision of millions in all age groups worldwide. Increasing evidence suggests that the etiology of many retinal degenerative diseases is associated with impairment in biochemical reactions involved in the visual cycle, a metabolic pathway responsible for regeneration of the visual chrom...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Puntel A,Maeda A,Golczak M,Gao SQ,Yu G,Palczewski K,Lu ZR

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fungal keratitis is a leading cause of ocular morbidity. It is frequently misdiagnosed as bacterial keratitis, causing a delay in proper treatment. Furthermore, due to the lack of safe and effective anti-fungal agents for clinical use, treatment of fugal keratitis remains a challenge. In recent years, antimicrobial pe...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wu H,Ong ZY,Liu S,Li Y,Wiradharma N,Yang YY,Ying JY

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) cylindrical hydrogel with a stiffness gradient was prepared using a simple liquid nitrogen (LN2)-contacting gradual freezing and thawing method in order to investigate the effects of substrate stiffness on stem cell differentiation into specific cell types. The prepared cylindrical PVA hydrogel...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kim TH,An DB,Oh SH,Kang MK,Song HH,Lee JH

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wound dressing is critical important for cutaneous wound healing. However, the application of current products is limited due to poor mechanical property, unsuitable water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), poor anti-infective property or poor biocompatibility, etc. In the present study, a microporous silicone rubber mem...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Xu R,Luo G,Xia H,He W,Zhao J,Liu B,Tan J,Zhou J,Liu D,Wang Y,Yao Z,Zhan R,Yang S,Wu J

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although PEGylated liposome-based drug delivery systems hold great promising applications for cancer therapy due to their prolonged blood circulation time, PEGylation significantly reduces their cellular uptake, which markedly impairs the in vivo tumor retention and antitumor efficiency of drug-loaded liposomes. Most ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Li Y,Liu R,Yang J,Shi Y,Ma G,Zhang Z,Zhang X

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection constitutes a major risk for implant failure, but the reasons why biomaterial sites are more vulnerable than normal tissue are not fully elucidated. In this study, a soft tissue infection model was developed, allowing the analysis of cellular and molecular responses in each of the sub-compartments of the imp...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Svensson S,Trobos M,Hoffman M,Norlindh B,Petronis S,Lausmaa J,Suska F,Thomsen P

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel biological adhesives made from chitin derivatives were prepared and evaluated for their adhesive properties and biocompatibility. Chitin derivatives with acrylic groups, such as 2-hydroxy-3-methacryloyloxypropylated carboxymethyl chitin (HMA-CM-chitin), were synthesized and cured by the addition of an aqueous hy...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Azuma K,Nishihara M,Shimizu H,Itoh Y,Takashima O,Osaki T,Itoh N,Imagawa T,Murahata Y,Tsuka T,Izawa H,Ifuku S,Minami S,Saimoto H,Okamoto Y,Morimoto M

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein therapeutics targeting inflammatory mediators have shown great promise for the treatment of autoimmunities such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, a significant challenge in this area has been their low in vivo stability and consequently their severely compromised therapeutic efficacy. One such therapeutic...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Pasi S,Kant R,Gupta S,Surolia A

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Single-stranded oligonucleotide-conjugated lipids (ssDNA-PEG-lipids) that associate with the cell membrane confer to the cell an artificial adhesive capability via sequence-specific hybridization to complementary oligonucleotides, forming bonds of double stranded oligonucleotides (dsDNA). Such artificial tethers permi...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Hoffecker IT,Takemoto N,Arima Y,Iwata H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00