Scaffolds from Self-Assembling Tetrapeptides Support 3D Spreading, Osteogenic Differentiation, and Angiogenesis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Salwa Alshehri, Hepi Hari Susapto, Charlotte A. E. Hauser
Abstract
. The results presented suggest that ultrashort peptide hydrogels are promising candidates for applications in bone tissue engineering.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsMesenchymal stem cellSelf-assembling peptideChemistryPeptideScaffoldAngiogenesisTissue engineeringExtracellular matrixUmbilical veinRegenerative medicineTetrapeptideIn vitroCell biologyStem cellBiophysicsBiomedical engineeringBiochemistryCellBiologyCancer researchMedicineOrganic chemistrySupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsSilk-based biomaterials and applicationsBone Tissue Engineering Materials