Approaches to self-assembly of colloidal monolayers: A guide for nanotechnologists

V Lotito, T Zambelli - Advances in colloid and interface science, 2017 - Elsevier
Self-assembly of quasi-spherical colloidal particles in two-dimensional (2D) arrangements is
essential for a wide range of applications from optoelectronics to surface engineering, from …

Delivering mechanical stimulation to cells: state of the art in materials and devices design

Y Zhang, P Habibovic - Advanced Materials, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Biochemical signals, such as growth factors, cytokines, and transcription factors are known
to play a crucial role in regulating a variety of cellular activities as well as maintaining the …

Reduction of intracellular tension and cell adhesion promotes open chromatin structure and enhances cell reprogramming

J Soto, Y Song, Y Wu, B Chen, H Park… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The role of transcription factors and biomolecules in cell type conversion has been widely
studied. Yet, it remains unclear whether and how intracellular mechanotransduction through …

Ex vivo expansion and drug sensitivity profiling of circulating tumor cells from patients with small cell lung cancer

HL Lee, JF Chiou, PY Wang, LS Lu, CN Shen, HL Hsu… - Cancers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an overly aggressive cancer
characterized by rapid growth, early metastatic spread, and consequently reducing overall …

Enhanced in vitro and in vivo performance of Mg–Zn–Y–Nd alloy achieved with APTES pretreatment for drug-eluting vascular stent application

J Liu, B Zheng, P Wang, X Wang, B Zhang… - … applied materials & …, 2016 - ACS Publications
Bioabsorbable magnesium alloys are becoming prominent as temporary functional implants,
as they avoid the risks generated by permanent metallic implants such as persistent …

Modulation of human multipotent and pluripotent stem cells using surface nanotopographies and surface-immobilised bioactive signals: A review

PY Wang, H Thissen, P Kingshott - Acta biomaterialia, 2016 - Elsevier
The ability to control the interactions of stem cells with synthetic surfaces is proving to be
effective and essential for the quality of passaged stem cells and ultimately the success of …

Modulation of human mesenchymal and pluripotent stem cell behavior using biophysical and biochemical cues: A review

S Ding, P Kingshott, H Thissen, M Pera… - Biotechnology and …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
In vitro manipulation of human stem cells is a critical process in regenerative medicine and
cellular therapies. Strategies and methods to maintain stem cells and direct them into …

Artificial tumor matrices and bioengineered tools for tumoroid generation

YC Liu, P Chen, R Chang, X Liu, JW Jhang… - …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
The tumor microenvironment (TME) is critical for tumor growth and metastasis. The TME
contains cancer-associated cells, tumor matrix, and tumor secretory factors. The fabrication …

Binary colloidal crystals (BCCs): Interactions, fabrication, and applications

FS Diba, A Boden, H Thissen, M Bhave… - Advances in Colloid and …, 2018 - Elsevier
The organization of matter into hierarchical structures is a fundamental characteristic of
functional materials and living organisms. Binary colloidal crystal (BCC) systems present a …

Combinatorial approach of binary colloidal crystals and CRISPR activation to improve induced pluripotent stem cell differentiation into neurons

D Urrutia-Cabrera, R Hsiang-Chi Liou… - … Applied Materials & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Conventional methods of neuronal differentiation in human induced pluripotent stem cells
(iPSCs) are tedious and complicated, involving multistage protocols with complex cocktails …