Morphogenetic movements during animal development involve repeated making and
breaking of cell-cell contacts. Recent biophysical models of cell-cell adhesion integrate …

This article reports a potent chemical to promote cell adhesion on a substrate by
combination of both moieties for specific and non-specific adhesion. The cyclic (–RGDfK …

When studying the mechanical properties of cells by an indentation technique, it is important
to take into account the nontrivial pericellular interface (or pericellular “brush”) which …

Hyaluronan (HA) is an anionic, highly hydrated bio-polyelectrolyte found in the extracellular
environment, like the synovial fluid between joints. We explore the extended hydration shell …

A voluminous polymer coat adorns the surface of many eukaryotic cells. Although the
pericellular matrix (PCM) often extends several microns from the cell surface, its …

Bone tissue regeneration requires the use of 3D scaffolds which mimic the architecture of
the natural extracellular matrix, creating an adequate microenvironment for bone cell growth …

The objective of this work was to investigate the formation of hollow microcapsules
composed of hyaluronic acid (HA) and poly (allylamine)(PAH) by layer-by-layer adsorption …

Exogenous hyaluronan is known to alter muscle precursor cell proliferation, migration, and
differentiation, ultimately inhibiting myogenesis in vitro. The aim of the current study was to …

Biomimetic coatings offer exciting options to modulate the biocompatibility of biomaterials.
The challenge is to create surfaces that undergo specific interactions with cells without …

Cell fate modulation by adapting the surface of a biocompatible material is nowadays a
challenge in implantology, tissue engineering as well as in construction of biosensors …