Recovery of Encapsulated Adult Neural Progenitor Cells from Microfluidic-Spun Hydrogel Fibers Enhances Proliferation and Neuronal Differentiation
Bhavika B. Patel, Marilyn C. McNamara, Laura S. Pesquera-Colom, Emily Kozik, Jasmin Okuzonu, Nicole N. Hashemi, Donald S. Sakaguchi
Abstract
and be used to encapsulate AHPCs, enhancing cell proliferation and selective differentiation. Understanding cell behavior within 3D scaffolds may lead to the development of directed therapies for central nervous system repair and rescue.
Topics & Concepts
MicrofluidicsProgenitor cellCell biologyNeural stem cellProgenitorMaterials scienceChemistryNanotechnologyStem cellBiology3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchTissue Engineering and Regenerative MedicineElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications