Biochemical and Physical Signal Gradients in Hydrogels to Control Stem Cell Behavior

Oju Jeon, Daniel S. Alt, Stephen W. Linderman, Eben Alsberg
2013 Advanced Materials  
Three-dimensional (3D) gradients of biochemical and physical signals in macroscale, degradable hydrogels have been engineered that can regulate photoencapsulated human mesenchymal stem cell (hMSC) behavior. This simple, cytocompatible and versatile gradient system may be a valuable tool for researchers in biomaterials science to control stem cell fate in 3D and guide tissue regeneration.
doi:10.1002/adma.201302364 pmid:23983019 pmcid:PMC3863582 fatcat:i4eah3azkndtbkvhasbkhtaqfq