On-command on/off switching of progenitor cell and cancer cell polarized motility and aligned morphology via a cytocompatible shape memory polymer scaffold.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2017.06.016
Abstract: In vitro biomaterial models have enabled advances in understanding the role of extracellular matrix (ECM) architecture in the control of cell motility and polarity. Most models are, however, static and cannot mimic dynamic aspects of in vivo… read more here.
Keywords: cell polarized; fiber alignment; command switching; polarized motility ... See more keywords
Enhanced electrospinning: Multi-level fiber alignment by control of electrohydrodynamic jet motion for tissue engineering
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.126561
Abstract: Abstract This paper proposes a novel electrospinning method for controllable fiber alignment and deposition on a dielectric substrate by the electric field manipulation using nanosecond rise time high-voltage pulse generators. A peculiarity of the proposed… read more here.
Keywords: engineering; fiber alignment; control; enhanced electrospinning ... See more keywords
Effect of fiber alignment on dielectric response in the 1–3 connectivity fiber/polymer composites by quantitative evaluation
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DOI: 10.1063/1.5049122
Abstract: Recent advances in the electrospinning technique offer significant opportunities for improved fiber reinforced polymer composites of interest for capacitor applications. Classical effective medium approximation may fail to reach exact solutions due to the intricately inhomogeneous… read more here.
Keywords: fiber polymer; fiber alignment; dielectric response; polymer ... See more keywords
Direct measurement of aerosol glass fiber alignment in a DC electric field
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DOI: 10.1080/02786826.2017.1387640
Abstract: ABSTRACT We report non-conducting aerosol fiber (i.e., glass fiber) alignment in a DC electric field. Direct observation of fiber orientation state is demonstrated and quantitative analysis of fiber alignment is made using phase contrast microscopy… read more here.
Keywords: fiber; fiber alignment; glass; electric field ... See more keywords
Local extensional flows promote long-range fiber alignment in 3D collagen hydrogels
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DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ac7824
Abstract: Randomly oriented type I collagen (COL1) fibers in the extracellular matrix are reorganized by biophysical forces into aligned domains extending several millimeters and with varying degrees of fiber alignment. These aligned fibers can transmit traction… read more here.
Keywords: local extensional; extensional flows; shear flows; fiber alignment ... See more keywords
Quantifying Breast Cancer-Driven Fiber Alignment and Collagen Deposition in Primary Human Breast Tissue
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.618448
Abstract: Solid tumor progression is significantly influenced by interactions between cancer cells and the surrounding extracellular matrix (ECM). Specifically, the cancer cell-driven changes to ECM fiber alignment and collagen deposition impact tumor growth and metastasis. Current… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; fiber alignment; collagen deposition; breast ... See more keywords
Magnetic Alignment of Electrospun Fiber Segments Within a Hydrogel Composite Guides Cell Spreading and Migration Phenotype Switching
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.679165
Abstract: Fibrous extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins provide mechanical structure and adhesive scaffolding to resident cells within stromal tissues. Aligned ECM fibers play an important role in directing morphogenetic processes, supporting mechanical loads, and facilitating cell migration.… read more here.
Keywords: fiber segments; hydrogel composite; fiber alignment; fiber ... See more keywords