Browsing Materials science and engineering by Author "Zhang, Miqin"
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Chitosan-Based Bilayer Hydroxyapatite Nanorod Composite Scaffolds for Osteochondral Regeneration
Swanson, Shawn AllenOsteochondral defects involve injury to bone and cartilage. As articular cartilage is worn down, bone in the joint begins to rub together, causing bone spurs. This is known as osteoarthritis, and is a common issue among ... -
Chitosan-Based Scaffolds for Stem Cell Renewal and Differentiation
Leung, Matthew Chi-hang (2013-11-14)Tissue engineering aims to restore function and treat disease through the fabrication of a suitable microenvironmental niche to facilitate recovery and repair. Often, a scaffold is necessary to provide the appropriate ... -
Chitosan-based Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Cancer Research Applications
Erickson, Ariane ElizabethBiomaterial scaffolds are an essential element in tissue engineering (TE), providing an extracellular matrix (ECM) substitute for cell attachment, proliferation, and differentiation at the site of a tissue defect. Designed ... -
Design of multifunctional nanomaterials to improve cancer gene therapy
Wang, KuiGene therapy shows promise for individualized cancer therapies. Compared to conventional treatments, this approach offers a variety of advantages, including a multiplicity of gene targets that define tumor clinical behavior, ... -
Designing of Chitosan-Based Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications
Jana, Soumen (2013-04-17)Chitosan is a favorable natural polymer for biomedical application for its biocompatible, biodegradable, non-toxic, and hydrophilic properties. It has a chemical structure analogous to glycosaminoglycans, a component of ... -
Electrospinning Scaffold Fabrication of Polymer Nanofibers and Sensors for Tissue Engineering Applications
Edmondson, Dennis LeRoy (2014-02-24)Well-ordered one-dimensional nanostructures (nanofibers) are enabling important new applications in textile, energy, structural, environmental, and bioengineering applications such as sensors, transducers, and energy ... -
Magnetic Nanoparticles for Targeted Cancer Theranostics
Stephen, Zachary R.Nanotechnology has given scientists new tools for the development of advanced materials for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) in particular have been ... -
Three-Dimensional Porous Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering and Cancer Research Applications
Florczyk, Stephen Joseph (2012-09-13)Tissue engineering constructs (TEC) are comprised of cells, porous biomaterial scaffold, and growth factors to regenerate tissues. The biomaterial scaffold is an essential component of a TEC, substituting for extracellular ...