Search Results - "Georg, N."
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Matrix elasticity of void-forming hydrogels controls transplanted-stem-cell-mediated bone formation
Published in Nature materials (01-12-2015)“…The effectiveness of stem cell therapies has been hampered by cell death and limited control over fate. These problems can be partially circumvented by using…”
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The decisive early phase of bone regeneration
Published in Nature reviews. Rheumatology (01-02-2023)“…Bone has a remarkable endogenous regenerative capacity that enables scarless healing and restoration of its prior mechanical function, even under challenging…”
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The multifaceted roles of macrophages in bone regeneration: A story of polarization, activation and time
Published in Acta biomaterialia (01-10-2021)“…To present knowledge, macrophages are found in all tissues of the human body. They are a cell population with high plasticity which come with a multitude of…”
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Towards multi-dynamic mechano-biological optimization of 3D-printed scaffolds to foster bone regeneration
Published in Acta biomaterialia (01-01-2020)“…Substantial tissue loss, such as in large bone defects, represents a clinical challenge for which regenerative therapies and tissue engineering strategies aim…”
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Biomaterials that promote cell-cell interactions enhance the paracrine function of MSCs
Published in Biomaterials (01-09-2017)“…Abstract Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) secrete paracrine factors that play crucial roles during tissue regeneration. Whether this paracrine function is…”
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Biomaterial delivery of morphogens to mimic the natural healing cascade in bone
Published in Advanced drug delivery reviews (01-09-2012)“…Complications in treatment of large bone defects using bone grafting still remain. Our understanding of the endogenous bone regeneration cascade has inspired…”
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The Metabolic Microenvironment Steers Bone Tissue Regeneration
Published in Trends in endocrinology and metabolism (01-02-2018)“…Over the past years, basic findings in cancer research have revealed metabolic symbiosis between different cell types to cope with high energy demands under…”
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Enzymatically-degradable alginate hydrogels promote cell spreading and in vivo tissue infiltration
Published in Biomaterials (01-10-2019)“…Enzymatically-degradable materials recapitulate the dynamic and reciprocal interactions between cells and their native microenvironment by allowing cells to…”
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Functional comparison of chronological and in vitro aging: differential role of the cytoskeleton and mitochondria in mesenchymal stromal cells
Published in PloS one (28-12-2012)“…Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are of high relevance for the regeneration of mesenchymal tissues such as bone and cartilage. The promising role of MSCs in…”
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Hydrogels with tunable stress relaxation regulate stem cell fate and activity
Published in Nature materials (01-03-2016)“…Natural extracellular matrices (ECMs) are viscoelastic and exhibit stress relaxation. However, hydrogels used as synthetic ECMs for three-dimensional (3D)…”
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Niche-mimicking interactions in peptide-functionalized 3D hydrogels amplify mesenchymal stromal cell paracrine effects
Published in Biomaterials (01-02-2020)“…Cells encounter complex environments in vivo where they interact with the extracellular matrix, neighboring cells, and soluble cues, which together influence…”
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Mechanobiologically optimized 3D titanium-mesh scaffolds enhance bone regeneration in critical segmental defects in sheep
Published in Science translational medicine (10-01-2018)“…Three-dimensional (3D) titanium-mesh scaffolds offer many advantages over autologous bone grafting for the regeneration of challenging large segmental bone…”
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Biologic-free mechanically induced muscle regeneration
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS (09-02-2016)“…Severe skeletal muscle injuries are common and can lead to extensive fibrosis, scarring, and loss of function. Clinically, no therapeutic intervention exists…”
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Strain shielding inspired re‐design of proximal femoral stems for total hip arthroplasty
Published in Journal of orthopaedic research (01-11-2017)“…ABSTRACT A large number of hip prosthesis with different designs have been developed. However, the influence of hip implant design changes on the strains…”
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Macrophages in bone fracture healing: Their essential role in endochondral ossification
Published in Bone (New York, N.Y.) (01-01-2018)“…Abstract In fracture healing, skeletal and immune system are closely interacting through common cell precursors and molecular mediators. It is thought that the…”
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OMIBONE: Omics-driven computer model of bone regeneration for personalized treatment
Published in Bone (New York, N.Y.) (01-01-2025)“…Treatment of bone fractures are standardized according to the AO classification, which mainly refers to the mechanical stabilization required in a given…”
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Scaffold geometry modulation of mechanotransduction and its influence on epigenetics
Published in Acta biomaterialia (01-06-2023)“…The dynamics of cell mechanics and epigenetic signatures direct cell behaviour and fate, thus influencing regenerative outcomes. In recent years, the…”
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Aging Leads to a Dysregulation in Mechanically Driven Bone Formation and Resorption
Published in Journal of bone and mineral research (01-10-2015)“…ABSTRACT Physical activity is essential to maintain skeletal mass and structure, but its effect seems to diminish with age. To test the hypothesis that bone…”
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Cell therapy to improve regeneration of skeletal muscle injuries
Published in Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle (01-06-2019)“…Diseases that jeopardize the musculoskeletal system and cause chronic impairment are prevalent throughout the Western world. In Germany alone, ~1.8 million…”
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Road crossing decisions in real and virtual environments: A comparative study on simulator validity
Published in Accident analysis and prevention (01-03-2020)“…•Human perception and behavior in virtual environments may differ from those in real environments.•A novel and simple road crossing assessment method may…”
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