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Nano- and microstructured materials for in vitro studies of the physiology of vascular cells

  • The extracellular environment of vascular cells in vivo is complex in its chemical composition, physical properties, and architecture. Consequently, it has been a great challenge to study vascular cell responses in vitro, either to understand their interaction with their native environment or to investigate their interaction with artificial structures such as implant surfaces. New procedures and techniques from materials science to fabricate bio-scaffolds and surfaces have enabled novel studies of vascular cell responses under well-defined, controllable culture conditions. These advancements are paving the way for a deeper understanding of vascular cell biology and materials–cell interaction. Here, we review previous work focusing on the interaction of vascular smooth muscle cells (SMCs) and endothelial cells (ECs) with materials having micro- and nanostructured surfaces. We summarize fabrication techniques for surface topographies, materials, geometries, biochemical functionalization, and mechanical properties of such materials. Furthermore, various studies on vascular cell behavior and their biological responses to micro- and nanostructured surfaces are reviewed. Emphasis is given to studies of cell morphology and motility, cell proliferation, the cytoskeleton and cell-matrix adhesions, and signal transduction pathways of vascular cells. We finalize with a short outlook on potential interesting future studies.

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Author of HS ReutlingenKemkemer, Ralf
URN:urn:nbn:de:bsz:rt2-opus4-10710
DOI:https://doi.org/10.3762/bjnano.7.155
ISSN:2190-4286
Erschienen in:Beilstein journal of nanotechnology
Publisher:Beilstein-Institut zur Förderung der Chemischen Wissenschaften
Place of publication:Frankfurt am Main
Document Type:Journal article
Language:English
Publication year:2016
Tag:fabrication methods; materials selection; nano- and micro-topography; vascular endothelial cells; vascular smooth muscle cells
Volume:7
Page Number:22
First Page:1620
Last Page:1641
DDC classes:540 Chemie
Open access?:Ja
Licence (German):License Logo  Open Access