Advanced in vitro cell culture systems or microphysiological systems (MPSs), including
microfluidic organ‐on‐a‐chip (OoC), are breakthrough technologies in biomedicine. These …

It is well known that surface topography plays an important role in cell behavior, including
adhesion, migration, orientation, elongation, proliferation and differentiation. Studying these …

Cells tend to align and move by following anisotropic topographical cues, namely the
phenomenon known as contact guidance─ an essential step in cell alignment, adhesion …

Thin film supramolecular azopolymers support the all‐optical generation of dynamic surface
microstructures. Using a spatial light modulator (SLM) illuminated at 488 nm, structured …

Current therapeutic modalities to treat urethral strictures are associated with several
challenges and shortcomings. Therefore, significant strides have been made to develop …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) provides not only physical support for the tissue structural
integrity, but also dynamic biochemical cues capable of regulating diverse cell behaviors …

Axonal dysfunction and degeneration are important pathological features of central nervous
system (CNS) diseases and traumas, such as Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury …

Tight junctions (TJs) are essential components of epithelial tissues connecting neighboring
cells to provide protective barriers. While their general function to seal compartments is well …

There is an increasing interest in animating materials to develop dynamic surfaces. These
dynamic surfaces can be utilized for advanced applications, including switchable wetting …

Within a shared cytoplasm, filamentous actin (F-actin) plays numerous and critical roles
across the cell body. Cells rely on actin-binding proteins (ABPs) to organize F-actin and to …