Ultrathin collagen matrix biomaterial tool for 3-D microtissue engineering
Thursday, April 3, 2014 - 11:14
in Physics & Chemistry
A novel ultrathin collagen matrix assembly allows for the unprecedented maintenance of liver cell morphology and function in a microscale 'organ-on-a-chip' device that is one example of 3D microtissue engineering. This technology allows researchers to provide cells with the precise extracellular matrix cues that they require to maintain their differentiated form and liverspecific functions, including albumin and urea production.