Abstract
Mechanical conditioning of cells and tissue constructs in bioreactors is an important factor in determining the properties of tissue being produced. Mechanical conditioning within a bioreactor environment, however, has proven difficult. This paper presents the theoretical basis, design, and initial results of a mechanical conditioning system for cell and tissue culture which is based on biocompatible magnetic micro- and nanoparticles acting as a remote stress mechanism without invasion of the sterile bioreactor environment.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Bioreactors*
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Cell Culture Techniques / instrumentation*
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Cell Culture Techniques / methods
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Computer-Aided Design
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Equipment Design
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Equipment Failure Analysis
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Magnetics / instrumentation*
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Mechanotransduction, Cellular / physiology*
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Nanostructures
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Nanotechnology / instrumentation
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Nanotechnology / methods
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Physical Stimulation / instrumentation*
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Physical Stimulation / methods
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Stem Cells / cytology
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Stem Cells / physiology*
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Stress, Mechanical
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Tissue Engineering / instrumentation*
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Tissue Engineering / methods