| Literature DB >> 27677513 |
Ashley C Schloss1, Danielle M Williams1, Lynne J Regan2,3,4.
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The tunable mechanical and structural properties of protein-based hydrogels make them excellent scaffolds for tissue engineering and repair. Moreover, using protein-based components provides the option to insert sequences associated with promoting both cellular adhesion to the substrate and overall cell growth. Protein-based hydrogel components are appealing for their structural designability, specific biological functionality, and stimuli-responsiveness. Here we present highlights in the field of protein-based hydrogels for tissue engineering applications including design requirements, components, and gel types.Entities:
Keywords: Biocompatibility; Hydrogels; Mechanical properties; Protein engineering; Protein materials; Self-assembly; Smart biomaterials; Stimuli-responsive materials; Tissue engineering
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27677513 PMCID: PMC5839658 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-39196-0_8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Exp Med Biol ISSN: 0065-2598 Impact factor: 2.622