Alginate Conjugation Increases Toughness in Auricular Chondrocyte Seeded Collagen Hydrogels

Current auricular cartilage replacements for pediatric microtia fail to address the need for long-term integration and neocartilage formation. While collagen hydrogels have been successful in fostering neocartilage formation, the toughness and extensibility of these materials do not match that of na...

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Main Authors: Leigh Slyker, Lawrence J. Bonassar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Bioengineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/10/9/1037