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Engineering Three-dimensional Epithelial Tissues Embedded within Extracellular Matrix
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2016
This manuscript describes a soft lithography-based technique to engineer uniform arrays of three-dimensional (3D) epithelial tissues of defined geometry surrounded by extracellular matrix. This method is amenable to a wide variety of cell types and experimental contexts and allows for high-throughput screening of identical replicates.
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Embedding Drosophila Brain in a Matrix for Time-Lapse Imaging of the Circadian Clock Neurons
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2025
Source: Sabado, V., et al., Nagoshi, E. Single-cell Resolution Fluorescence Live Imaging of Drosophila Circadian Clocks in Larval Brain Culture. J. Vis. Exp. (2018). This video demonstrates the procedure to embed the Drosophila brain in a fibrin matrix, followed by time-lapse fluorescence imaging of circadian clock neurons to analyze rhythmic activity synchronized with light/dark cycles.
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Polymers
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2020
The word polymer is derived from the Greek words “poly” which means “many” and “mer” which means “parts”. Polymers are long chains of molecules composed of repeating units of smaller molecules, known as monomers. They either occur naturally, such as DNA and proteins, or can be constructed synthetically, like plastics. They have varied structural characteristics, such as linear chains, branched chains, or complex networks, that contribute to the properties that they exhibit. Additionally,...
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Microgel-Extracellular Matrix Composite Support for the Embedded 3D Printing of Human Neural Constructs
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2023
This work describes a protocol for the freeform embedded 3D printing of neural stem cells inside self-healing annealable particle-extracellular matrix composites. The protocol enables the programmable patterning of interconnected human neural tissue constructs with high fidelity.
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Preparation of Highly Porous Coordination Polymer Coatings on Macroporous Polymer Monoliths for Enhanced Enrichment of Phosphopeptides
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2015
A procedure for the preparation of porous hybrid separation media composed of a macroporous polymer monolith internally coated by a high surface area microporous coordination polymer is presented.
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Interfacial adhesion determines how effectively applied loads move from the polymer matrix into the embedded fibers, particles, or other components. Stronger mechanical interaction at this boundary helps the reinforcement participate in carrying load and helps maintain its intended arrangement during service. Consequently, interface quality directly influences whether the consolidated material achieves its designed structural performance.
The polymer selection, reinforcement type, reinforcement orientation, and processing conditions provide the main means of tailoring performance. These choices can adjust stiffness, strength, toughness, thermal behavior, and dimensional stability. Orientation is especially important because arranging a reinforcement in a chosen direction can align the composite response with anticipated loading or functional requirements.
Curing or solidification converts the flowing polymer into a hardened matrix after it has surrounded the embedded phase. The process must allow the resin to move around the components and then retain their arrangement as the material consolidates. These conditions therefore affect how successfully the final composite preserves its designed structure and transfers applied loads.
The embedded phase supplies a selected reinforcing or functional contribution, while the polymer matrix surrounds it, holds it in place, and provides the continuous material environment. Their interaction is not merely additive: adhesion at the interface allows load transfer between them. This division of roles lets engineers combine polymer behavior with the targeted contribution of fibers, particles, or other components.
A basic workflow begins by selecting the polymer, embedded component, orientation, and processing conditions to match the intended properties. The resin is then brought around the fibers, particles, or other components, followed by curing or solidification so the arrangement becomes consolidated. The resulting material is evaluated in relation to its required stiffness, strength, toughness, thermal behavior, or stability.
Engineers can use this approach when a lightweight material must combine tailored mechanical, thermal, or dimensional performance with a defined internal arrangement. Its applications include structural components, protective parts, electronic packaging, and engineered biomedical devices. By changing the polymer and embedded phase, designers can adapt the consolidated material to the different demands of these application areas.