When it comes to understanding how stem cells interact with their surroundings, that learning may be just starting. In 2006, Dennis Discher from the University of Pennsylvania and his colleagues ...
When cells are encapsulated within a homogeneous gel matrix and given the right soluble cues, such as growth-factor proteins added to the culture medium, they can start to multiply and migrate ...
In a paper published in APL Materials, researchers created a hydrogel that is easier to synthesize, contains natural ...
Based in fundamental materials science, the group synthesizes cytocompatible and cell-instructive biomaterials, often from biopolymers (e.g., hyaluronic acid) that are crosslinked into water-swollen ...
Newly developed lignin-based hydrogel proves to be a promising tool for wound healing and controlled drug release, according to a new study. With the rising demand for advanced wound healing and ...
Cell cytoskeleton stained with F actin (green) and nuclei DAPI (blue). Image Credit: Merck Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) is a hydrogel material derived from natural extracellular matrix components.