Collagen, the most abundant extracellular matrix protein in animal kingdom belongs to a
family of fibrous proteins, which transfer load in tissues and which provide a highly …

Guided bone regeneration (GBR) has become a clinically standard modality for the
treatment of localized jawbone defects. Barrier membranes play an important role in this …

Abstract Comprising~ 20% of the volume, water is a key determinant of the mechanical
behavior of cortical bone. It essentially exists in two general compartments: within pores and …

Disordered fibrous networks are ubiquitous in nature as major structural components of
living cells and tissues. The mechanical stability of networks generally depends on the …

Water is an important component of collagen in tendons, but its role for the function of this
load-carrying protein structure is poorly understood. Here we use a combination of multi …

Dentin collagen fibrils were studied in situ by atomic force microscopy (AFM). New data on
size distribution and the axial repeat distance of hydrated and dehydrated collagen type I …

Scaffolds fabricated from cartilage extracellular matrix provide a chondroinductive
environment that stimulates cartilaginous matrix synthesis in a variety of cell types. A …

The fibrous collagens form the structural basis of all mammalian connective tissues,
including the vasculature, dermis, bones, tendons, cartilage, and those tissues that support …

Scaffolds are an important aspect of the tissue engineering approach to tissue regeneration.
This study shows that it is possible to manufacture scaffolds from type I collagen with or …

Dehydrothermal (DHT) treatment was used to improve the properties of collagen casings
because of its non-cytotoxicity. Understanding the effects of DHT treatment on the structure …