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Strain-dependent modulation of macrophage polarization within scaffolds.
Biomaterials - 1 Jun 2014
Ballotta Virginia, Driessen-Mol Anita, Bouten Carlijn V C, Baaijens Frank P T
Abstract excerpt
Implanted synthetic substrates for the regeneration of cardiovascular tissues are exposed to mechanical forces that induce local deformation. Circulating inflammatory cells, actively participating in the healing process, will be subjected to strain once recruited. We investigated the effect of deformation on human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (hPBMCs) adherent onto a scaffold, with respect to macrophage...
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