The effects of cell-matrix interactions on encapsulated beta-cell function within hydrogels functionalized with matrix-derived adhesive peptides.

Weber, Laney M; Hayda, Kirsten N; Haskins, Kathryn; Anseth, Kristi S

Weber, Laney M; Hayda, Kirsten N; Haskins, Kathryn; Anseth, Kristi S.

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Weber LM; Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0424, USA.

Biomaterials ; 28(19): 3004-11, 2007 Jul.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17391752

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Extracellular Matrix/chemistry; Hydrogels/chemistry; Insulin-Secreting Cells/physiology; Peptides/chemistry; Amino Acid Sequence; Animals; Apoptosis; Cell Adhesion/physiology; Cell Line; Cell Survival; Extracellular Matrix/metabolism; Glucose/metabolism; Hydrogels/metabolism; Insulin/metabolism; Insulin-Secreting Cells/cytology; Mice; Peptides/genetics; Peptides/metabolism; Polyethylene Glycols/chemistry; Polyethylene Glycols/metabolism

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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Peptides / Hydrogels / Insulin-Secreting Cells / Extracellular Matrix Limits: Animals Language: En Journal: Biomaterials Year: 2007 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States Country of publication: Netherlands

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