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    Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A: Volume 102, Issue 2

    305-609
    February 2014
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Original Articles

Different molecular weight hyaluronic acid effects on human macrophage interleukin 1β production

Larissa F. Baeva,  Daniel B. Lyle,  Maria Rios,  John J. Langone,  Marilyn M. Lightfoote, 
  • Pages: 305-314
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Poly (ε-caprolactone) scaffolds functionalized by grafting NGF and GRGD promote growth and differentiation of PC12 cells

Tze-Wen Chung,  Dar-Ming Lai,  Shin-Der Chen,  Ya-I Lin, 
  • Pages: 315-323
  • First Published: 06 March 2013

Castor oil polymer induces bone formation with high matrix metalloproteinase-2 expression

Wallace Rocha Saran,  Gilberto Orivaldo Chierice,  Raquel Assed Bezerra da Silva,  Alexandra Mussolino de Queiroz,  Francisco Wanderley Garcia Paula-Silva,  Léa Assed Bezerra da Silva, 
  • Pages: 324-331
  • First Published: 14 May 2013

Assessment of the biocompatibility and stability of a gold nanoparticle collagen bioscaffold

Sheila A. Grant,  Claire S. Spradling,  Daniel N. Grant,  Derek B. Fox,  Luis Jimenez,  David A. Grant,  Rebecca J. Rone, 
  • Pages: 332-339
  • First Published: 14 May 2013

Sustained release of simvastatin from premixed injectable calcium phosphate cement

Maryam Montazerolghaem,  Håkan Engqvist,  Marjam Karlsson Ott, 
  • Pages: 340-347
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Tailoring properties of microsphere-based poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) scaffolds

Amanda Clark,  Todd A. Milbrandt,  J. Zach Hilt,  David A. Puleo, 
  • Pages: 348-357
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Comparison of angiogenic potential between prevascular and non-prevascular layered adipose-derived stem cell-sheets in early post-transplanted period

Tadashi Sasagawa,  Tatsuya Shimizu,  Sachiko Sekiya,  Masayuki Yamato,  Teruo Okano, 
  • Pages: 358-365
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Preparation of chitosan/silk fibroin/hydroxyapatite porous scaffold and its characteristics in comparison to bi-component scaffolds

Xiao-Ni Qi,  Zhao-Li Mou,  Jing Zhang,  Zhi-Qi Zhang, 
  • Pages: 366-372
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Chitosan–plasmid DNA nanoparticles encoding small hairpin RNA targeting MMP-3 and -13 to inhibit the expression of dedifferentiation related genes in expanded chondrocytes

Jingxin Zhao,  Xiangli Fan,  Qiang Zhang,  Fangfei Sun,  Xiaojian Li,  Chuan Xiong,  Chunli Zhang,  Hongbin Fan, 
  • Pages: 373-380
  • First Published: 21 March 2013

Dynamic cell patterning of photoresponsive hyaluronic acid hydrogels

Catherine A. Goubko,  Ajoy Basak,  Swapan Majumdar,  Xudong Cao, 
  • Pages: 381-391
  • First Published: 21 March 2013

Preparation, characterization, and biological properties of organic–inorganic nanocomposite coatings on titanium substrates prepared by sol–gel

Michelina Catauro,  Flavia Bollino,  Ferdinando Papale, 
  • Pages: 392-399
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Composite hydrogel scaffolds with controlled pore opening via biodegradable hydrogel porogen degradation

Ashley M. Hawkins,  Todd A. Milbrandt,  David A. Puleo,  J. Zach Hilt, 
  • Pages: 400-412
  • First Published: 18 May 2013

Effects of freezing/thawing on the mechanical properties of decellularized lungs

Paula N. Nonaka,  Noelia Campillo,  Juan J. Uriarte,  Elena Garreta,  Esther Melo,  Luis V. F. de Oliveira,  Daniel Navajas,  Ramon Farré, 
  • Pages: 413-419
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Quantifying cellular alignment on anisotropic biomaterial platforms

Alexander R. Nectow,  Misha E. Kilmer,  David L. Kaplan, 
  • Pages: 420-428
  • First Published: 21 March 2013

Hydroxyapatite-coated magnesium implants with improved in vitro and in vivo biocorrosion, biocompatibility, and bone response

Sae-Mi Kim,  Ji-Hoon Jo,  Sung-Mi Lee,  Min-Ho Kang,  Hyoun-Ee Kim,  Yuri Estrin,  Jong-Ho Lee,  Jung-Woo Lee,  Young-Hag Koh, 
  • Pages: 429-441
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Dexamethasone released from cochlear implant coatings combined with a protein repellent hydrogel layer inhibits fibroblast proliferation

Antonina Wrzeszcz,  Barbara Dittrich,  Daniel Haamann,  Pooyan Aliuos,  Doris Klee,  Ingo Nolte,  Thomas Lenarz,  Günter Reuter, 
  • Pages: 442-454
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Enhanced bioactivity and osteoconductivity of hydroxyapatite through chloride substitution

Jung Sang Cho,  Dong Su Yoo,  Yong-Chae Chung,  Sang-Hoon Rhee, 
  • Pages: 455-469
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Neurotoxicity and gene-expressed profile in brain-injured mice caused by exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles

Yuguan Ze,  Renping Hu,  Xiaochun Wang,  Xuezi Sang,  Xiao Ze,  Bi Li,  Junju Su,  Yuan Wang,  Ning Guan,  Xiaoyang Zhao,  Suxin Gui,  Liyuan Zhu,  Zhe Cheng,  Jie Cheng,  Lei Sheng,  Qingqing Sun,  Ling Wang,  Fashui Hong, 
  • Pages: 470-478
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

In vitro and in vivo degradation behavior of n-HA/PCL-Pluronic-PCL polyurethane composites

Shao-Zhi Fu,  Xiao-Hang Meng,  Juan Fan,  Ling-Lin Yang,  Sheng Lin,  Qing-Lian Wen,  Bi-Qiong Wang,  Lan-Lan Chen,  Jing-Bo Wu,  Yue Chen, 
  • Pages: 479-486
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Characterization of protein release from poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogels with crosslink density gradients

Tuğba Bal,  Burcu Kepsutlu,  Seda Kizilel, 
  • Pages: 487-495
  • First Published: 18 March 2013

Infrared spectroscopic characterization of carbonated apatite: A combined experimental and computational study

Fuzeng Ren,  Yonghui Ding,  Yang Leng, 
  • Pages: 496-505
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Promotion of spinal cord axon regeneration by 3D nanofibrous core–sheath scaffolds

F. Zamani,  M. Amani-Tehran,  M. Latifi,  M. A. Shokrgozar,  A. Zaminy, 
  • Pages: 506-513
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Bio-inspired dicalcium phosphate anhydrate/poly(lactic acid) nanocomposite fibrous scaffolds for hard tissue regeneration: In situ synthesis and electrospinning

Taesik Chae,  Heejae Yang,  Frank Ko,  Tom Troczynski, 
  • Pages: 514-522
  • First Published: 21 March 2013

Electrospun nanofibers as a bioadhesive platform for capturing adherent leukemia cells

Xue Cao,  Kenneth Kwek,  Jerry K. Y. Chan,  Casey K. H. Chan,  Mayasari Lim, 
  • Pages: 523-531
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Investigating surface topology and cyclic-RGD peptide functionalization on vascular endothelialization

Colton McNichols,  Justin Wilkins,  Atsutoshi Kubota,  Yan T. Shiu,  Samir M. Aouadi,  Punit Kohli, 
  • Pages: 532-539
  • First Published: 16 March 2013

Evaluation of the bulk platelet response and fibrinogen interaction to elastin-like polypeptide coatings

Elizabeth M. Srokowski,  Kimberly A. Woodhouse, 
  • Pages: 540-551
  • First Published: 16 March 2013

Review Articles

Performance of conical abutment (Morse Taper) connection implants: A systematic review

Christian M. Schmitt,  Getulio Nogueira-Filho,  Howard C. Tenenbaum,  Jim Yuan Lai,  Carlos Brito,  Hendrik Döring,  Jörg Nonhoff, 
  • Pages: 552-574
  • First Published: 27 March 2013

Cell-penetrating peptides: Achievements and challenges in application for cancer treatment

Meong Cheol Shin,  Jian Zhang,  Kyoung Ah Min,  Kyuri Lee,  Youngro Byun,  Allan E. David,  Huining He,  Victor C. Yang, 
  • Pages: 575-587
  • First Published: 12 July 2013

Surface modification of implanted cardiovascular metal stents: From antithrombosis and antirestenosis to endothelialization

Kun Zhang,  Tao Liu,  Jing-An Li,  Jun-Ying Chen,  Jian Wang,  Nan Huang, 
  • Pages: 588-609
  • First Published: 21 March 2013