Search for dissertations about: "bone morphogenetic protein-2"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words bone morphogenetic protein-2.
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6. Hyaluronan Derivatives and Injectable Gels for Tissue Engineering
Abstract : The present work describes the preparation of hyaluronan derivatives and hydrogels with potential use in tissue engineering applications. A potentially injectable hydrogel consisting of hyaluronan and collagen was successfully used to grow neurons in vitro by encapsulation of neural stem and progenitor cells. READ MORE
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7. Extracellular Matrix Based Materials for Tissue Engineering
Abstract : The extracellular matrix is (ECM) is a network of large, structural proteins and polysaccharides, important for cellular behavior, tissue development and maintenance. Present thesis describes work exploring ECM as scaffolds for tissue engineering by manipulating cells cultured in vitro or by influencing ECM expression in vivo. READ MORE
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8. Polyester scaffold: Material design and cell-protein-material interaction
Abstract : Tissue engineering has emerged as a valid approach for the regeneration and restoration of bone defects. The concept of bone tissue engineering includes degradable scaffolds, osteogenic cells and osteoinductive growth factors either alone or in any combination of these three. READ MORE
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9. Designing biosensor platforms to study glycosaminoglycan interactions
Abstract : The importance of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) has been highlighted in many areas of research during recent years. Not only are they important in providing structure and support to our tissues but they also function as interaction partners in the extracellular matrix and at the cell membrane. READ MORE
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10. The role of smooth muscle cells in calcification of atherosclerotic plaques
Abstract : Calcification (CALC) is a predominant feature of late-stage cardiovascular disease (CVD) but responsible mechanisms and its contribution to the risk of clinical events remain unclear. Formation of highly mineralized extracellular matrix (ECM) leads to progressive aortic valve stenosis (AVS) and has been identified as a surrogate marker for atherosclerotic disease burden. READ MORE