@inproceedings{9b35da6f943446e0b517afe69ed3737e,
title = "In situ cartilage engineering by extracellular matrix-biomaterial bonding",
abstract = "The design of tissue-initiated photopolymerization, where collagen proteins in the extracellular matrix were used to induce a photo-initiated hydrogen formation with the biomaterial covalently integrated to the cartilage tissue, was investigated. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) were encapsulated and transplanted in situ for chondrogenesis. Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging was used to analyze the engineered tissue development by determining the parameters such as tissue integration, degradation rate, and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) content. The biocompatibility testing showed good cell viability both in the cartilage chips and hydrogel explants. The mechanical testing showed that the directed covalent provided a stable biomaterial-tissue interface.",
author = "Wang, {D. A.} and A. Taboas and Meyers, {J. D.} and Williams, {C. G.} and J. Wenz and Spencer, {R. G.S.} and Elisseeff, {J. H.}",
year = "2004",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "1877040193",
series = "Transactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress",
pages = "63",
booktitle = "Transactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress",
note = "Transactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress ; Conference date: 17-05-2004 Through 21-05-2004",
}