Improved in vitro models are needed to better understand cancer progression and bridge
the gap between in vitro proof-of-concept studies, in vivo validation, and clinical application. …

Bioengineers have built models of the tumour microenvironment (TME) in which to study cell–cell
interactions, mechanisms of cancer growth and metastasis, and to test new therapies. …

… Gencoglu … 1(f)]. These results allowed for subsequent drug screening experiments in
these platforms. … For cell seeding, microwell surfaces were UV sterilized for 30 min …

With an aim to understand the origin and key contributing factors towards carbon-induced
cytotoxicity, we have studied five different carbon samples with diverse surface area, pore …

Soft-templated mesoporous carbon is morphologically a non-nano type of carbon. It is a
relatively newer variety of biomaterial, which has already demonstrated its successful role in …

Tunable biomaterials that mimic selected features of the extracellular matrix (ECM) such as
its stiffness, protein composition, and dimensionality are increasingly popular for studying …

Our ability to reduce infectious disease burden throughout the world has been greatly
improved by the creation of vaccines. However, worldwide immunization rates are low. The two …

Viruses can be modified into viral vaccines or gene therapy vectors in order to treat acquired
or genetic diseases. To satisfy the current market demand, an improvement in current …

ECM stiffness is emerging as a prognostic marker of tumor aggression or potential for relapse.
However, conflicting reports muddle the question of whether increasing or decreasing …

Viral infections account for over 13 millions deaths per year. Antiviral drugs and vaccines are
the most effective method to treat viral diseases. Antiviral compounds have revolutionized …