Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2014,
Volume and Issue:
114(3), P. 572 - 586
Published: Jan. 30, 2014
Integrins
are
heterodimeric,
transmembrane
receptors
that
expressed
in
all
cells,
including
those
the
heart.
They
participate
multiple
critical
cellular
processes
adhesion,
extracellular
matrix
organization,
signaling,
survival,
and
proliferation.
Particularly
relevant
for
a
contracting
muscle
cell,
integrins
mechanotransducers,
translating
mechanical
to
biochemical
information.
Although
it
is
likely
cardiovascular
clinicians
scientists
have
highest
recognition
of
system
from
drugs
used
inhibit
platelet
aggregation,
focus
this
article
will
be
on
role
specifically
cardiac
myocyte.
After
general
introduction
integrin
biology,
discuss
important
work
mechanotransduction,
lessons
learned
about
function
range
model
organisms.
Then
we
detail
integrin-related
proteins
myocyte,
how
may
interact
with
ion
channels
mediate
viral
uptake
into
also
play
stem
cell
biology.
Finally,
directions
future
study.
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects,
Journal Year:
2014,
Volume and Issue:
1840(8), P. 2506 - 2519
Published: Jan. 11, 2014
Extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
is
a
dynamic
and
complex
environment
characterized
by
biophysical,
mechanical
biochemical
properties
specific
for
each
tissue
able
to
regulate
cell
behavior.
Stem
cells
have
key
role
in
the
maintenance
regeneration
of
tissues
they
are
located
microenvironment,
defined
as
niche.We
overview
progresses
that
been
made
elucidating
stem
niches
discuss
mechanisms
which
ECM
affects
We
also
summarize
current
tools
experimental
models
studying
ECM-stem
interactions.ECM
represents
an
essential
player
niche,
since
it
can
directly
or
indirectly
modulate
maintenance,
proliferation,
self-renewal
differentiation
cells.
Several
molecules
play
regulatory
functions
different
types
cells,
based
on
its
molecular
composition
be
deposited
finely
tuned
providing
most
appropriate
niche
various
tissues.
Engineered
biomaterials
mimic
vivo
characteristics
provide
suitable
vitro
dissecting
roles
exerted
components
behavior.ECM
component
involved
aspects
behavior,
thus
having
major
impact
homeostasis
under
physiological
pathological
conditions.
This
article
part
Special
Issue
entitled
Matrix-mediated
behaviour
properties.
Matrix Biology,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
49, P. 10 - 24
Published: July 8, 2015
The
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
is
a
fundamental
component
of
multicellular
organisms
that
provides
mechanical
and
chemical
cues
orchestrate
cellular
tissue
organization
functions.
Degradation,
hyperproduction
or
alteration
the
composition
ECM
cause
accompany
numerous
pathologies.
Thus,
better
characterization
composition,
metabolism,
biology
can
lead
to
identification
novel
prognostic
diagnostic
markers
therapeutic
opportunities.
development
over
last
few
years
high-throughput
(“omics”)
approaches
has
considerably
accelerated
pace
discovery
in
life
sciences.
In
this
review,
we
describe
new
bioinformatic
tools
experimental
strategies
for
research,
illustrate
how
these
be
exploited
provide
insights
our
understanding
biology.
We
also
introduce
web
platform
“the
matrisome
project”
database
MatrisomeDB
compiles
silico
vivo
data
on
matrisome,
defined
as
ensemble
genes
encoding
ECM-associated
proteins.
Finally,
present
first
draft
an
atlas
built
by
compiling
proteomics
14
different
tissues
tumor
types.
Materials Science and Engineering R Reports,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
140, P. 100543 - 100543
Published: Feb. 18, 2020
3D
printing
alias
additive
manufacturing
can
transform
virtual
models
created
by
computer-aided
design
(CAD)
into
physical
objects
in
a
layer-by-layer
manner
dispensing
with
conventional
molding
or
machining.
Since
the
incipiency,
significant
advancements
have
been
achieved
understanding
process
of
and
relationship
component,
structure,
property
application
objects.
Because
hydrogels
are
one
most
feasible
classes
ink
materials
for
this
field
has
rapidly
advancing,
Review
focuses
on
hydrogel
designs
development
advanced
hydrogel-based
biomaterial
inks
bioinks
printing.
It
covers
techniques
including
laser
(stereolithography,
two-photon
polymerization),
extrusion
(3D
plotting,
direct
writing),
inkjet
printing,
bioprinting,
4D
bioprinting.
provides
comprehensive
overview
discussion
tailorability
material,
mechanical,
physical,
chemical
biological
properties
to
enable
The
range
hydrogel-forming
polymers
covered
encompasses
biopolymers,
synthetic
polymers,
polymer
blends,
nanocomposites,
functional
cell-laden
systems.
representative
biomedical
applications
selected
demonstrate
how
is
being
exploited
tissue
engineering,
regenerative
medicine,
cancer
research,
vitro
disease
modeling,
high-throughput
drug
screening,
surgical
preparation,
soft
robotics
flexible
wearable
electronics.
Incomparable
thermoplastics,
thermosets,
ceramics
metals,
playing
pivotal
role
creation
(bio)systems
customizable
way.
An
outlook
future
directions
presented.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
117(20), P. 12764 - 12850
Published: Oct. 9, 2017
The
cell
microenvironment
has
emerged
as
a
key
determinant
of
behavior
and
function
in
development,
physiology,
pathophysiology.
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
within
the
serves
not
only
structural
foundation
for
cells
but
also
source
three-dimensional
(3D)
biochemical
biophysical
cues
that
trigger
regulate
behaviors.
Increasing
evidence
suggests
3D
character
is
required
development
many
critical
responses
observed
vivo,
fueling
surge
functional
biomimetic
materials
engineering
microenvironment.
Progress
design
such
improved
control
behaviors
advanced
fields
tissue
regeneration,
vitro
models,
large-scale
differentiation,
immunotherapy,
gene
therapy.
However,
field
still
its
infancy,
discoveries
about
nature
cell–microenvironment
interactions
continue
to
overturn
much
early
progress
field.
Key
challenges
be
dissecting
roles
chemistry,
structure,
mechanics,
electrophysiology
microenvironment,
understanding
harnessing
periodicity
drift
these
factors.
This
review
encapsulates
where
recent
advances
appear
leave
ever-shifting
state
art,
it
highlights
areas
which
substantial
potential
uncertainty
remain.