This review paper provides a recent overview of current international research that is being
conducted into the functional properties of cellulose as a nanomaterial. A particular …

The lung's unique extracellular matrix (ECM), while providing structural support for cells, is
critical in the regulation of developmental organogenesis, homeostasis and injury-repair …

Collective cell migration results from the establishment and maintenance of collective
polarization, mechanocoupling, and cytoskeletal kinetics. The guidance of collective cell …

In biomaterials science, it is nowadays well accepted that improving the biointegration of
dental and orthopedic implants with surrounding tissues is a major goal. However, implant …

The cells and tissues of the human body are constantly exposed to exogenous and
endogenous forces that are referred to as biomechanical cues. They guide and impact …

Topographical cues, independent of biochemistry, generated by the extracellular matrix may
have significant effects upon cellular behavior. Studies have documented that substratum …

Tissue engineering in vitro and in vivo involves the interaction of cells with a material
surface. The nature of the surface can directly influence cellular response, ultimately …

We review the literature on the reaction of cells to their surrounding topography. The
topography may be that of surrounding cells, intercellular materials or biomaterials. The …

Electronics miniaturisation techniques have been used to fabricate substrata to study contact
guidance of cells. Topographical guidance of three cell types (BHK, MDCK and chick …

As materials technology and the field of biomedical engineering advances, the role of
cellular mechanisms, in particular adhesive interactions with implantable devices, becomes …