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Protein‐Engineered Injectable Hydrogel to Improve Retention of Transplanted Adipose‐Derived Stem Cells

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Improved retention of transplanted stem cells is achieved through minimally invasive delivery in MITCH, a mixing-induced two-component hydrogel that was engineered to possess shear-thinning and self-healing thixotropic properties. MITCH, an ideal injectable cell-delivery vehicle, supports 3D stem-cell culture, resulting in high cell viability and physiologically relevant cell morphology.

Source: Advanced Healthcare Materials

DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201200293

Authors: Andreina Parisi‐Amon, Widya Mulyasasmita, Cindy Chung, Sarah C. Heilshorn

Institution: Stanford University

Language: English

Topic: Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications

Subfield: Molecular Medicine

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health