Tendons are integral to our daily lives by allowing movement and locomotion but are
frequently injured, leading to patient discomfort and impaired mobility. Current clinical …

Block copolymer (BCP) self‐assembly has emerged as a feasible method for large‐scale
fabrication with remarkable precision–features that are not common for most of the …

Black Ti (bTi) surfaces comprising high aspect ratio nanopillars exhibit a rare combination of
bactericidal and osteogenic properties, framing them as cell-instructive meta-biomaterials …

Despite the potential of small‐scale pillars of black titanium (bTi) for killing the bacteria and
directing the fate of stem cells, not much is known about the effects of the pillars' design …

A scaffold design for tendon regeneration has been proposed, which mimics the
microstructural features of tendons and provides appropriate mechanical properties. We …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide and represent
a pressing clinical need. Vascular occlusions are the predominant cause of CVD and …

Tackling the first stages of the chondrogenic commitment is essential to drive chondrogenic
differentiation to healthy hyaline cartilage and minimize hypertrophy. During …

The transplantation of tissues can save lives and re-establish vital functions, where no
alternatives of comparable effectiveness exist. This has led to establishment of tissue …

Aim: To unveil the influence of cell–matrix adhesions in the establishment of gap junction
intercellular communication (GJIC) during cell condensation in chondrogenesis. Materials & …

Here, we report on the nanopatterning of different aromatic polymer substrates achieved by
KrF excimer laser treatment. The conditions for the construction of the laser-induced periodic …