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3D Graphene Oxide–Polymer Hydrogel: Near-Infrared Light-Triggered Active Scaffold for Reversible Cell Capture and On-Demand Release

Wen Li, +3 more
- 01 Dec 2013 - 
- Vol. 25, Iss: 46, pp 6737-6743
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An active cell scaffold based on a graphene-polymer hydrogel has been successfully fabricated that can efficiently capture cells not only through the bioadhesive ligand RGD but also through on-demand release of cells with an NIR light stimulus.
Abstract
An active cell scaffold based on a graphene-polymer hydrogel has been successfully fabricated. The macroporous hydrogel can efficiently capture cells not only through the bioadhesive ligand RGD but also through on-demand release of cells with an NIR light stimulus. The latter process shows better dynamic control over cells than traditional passive-hydrogel-based cell depots.

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