Biomimetic Disc Implantation
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Surgical Technique for the Implantation of a Biomimetic Artificial Intervertebral Disc in a Goat Animal Model
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2025
This study presents a novel surgical technique for implanting a biomimetic artificial intervertebral disc (BioAID). The method ensures precise placement and stability, aiming to restore cervical spine function using a goat model. This technique shows promise for clinical application in both human and canine patients suffering from cervical spine myelopathy.
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Biomimetic Materials to Characterize Bacteria-host Interactions
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2015
Bacterial attachment to host cells is a key step during host colonization and infection. This protocol describes the generation of polymer-coupled recombinant adhesins as biomimetic materials which allow analysis of the contribution of individual adhesins to these processes, independent of other bacterial factors.
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Generation, Purification, and Characterization of Cell-invasive DISC1 Protein Species
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2012
The generation, purification and cell invasion of intracellular, cytoplasmic full length DISC1 protein aggresomes from cell cultures and of a labeled, multimeric recombinant DISC1 protein fragment in E. coli are described. Cell invasiveness is shown for recipient cells in cell culture and for neurons in vivo after stereotactical brain inoculation.
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Combining 3D-Printing and Electrospinning to Manufacture Biomimetic Heart Valve Leaflets
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2022
The presented method offers an innovative way for engineering biomimetic fiber structures in three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds (e.g., heart valve leaflets). 3D-printed, conductive geometries were used to determine shape and dimensions. Fiber orientation and characteristics were individually adjustable for each layer. Multiple samples could be manufactured in one setup.
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Microbead Implantation in the Zebrafish Embryo
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2015
The zebrafish is an excellent model system for genetic and developmental studies. Bead implantation is a valuable tissue manipulation technique that can be used to interrogate developmental mechanisms by introducing alterations in local cellular environments. This protocol describes how to perform microbead implantation in the zebrafish embryo.
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The annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus contribute different mechanical functions within the implant. The organized annulus provides structural containment, while the compressible nucleus supports controlled deformation under spinal loading. Reproducing this contrast helps distribute forces, absorb shocks, and retain motion more like native spinal tissue rather than treating the disc as a uniform material.
Adjacent vertebral endplates form the biological and mechanical boundary between the implant and the spine. Successful interfacing allows forces to pass between these structures while supporting implant integration. In regenerative research, this interface helps investigators examine whether an engineered disc can function within the surrounding spinal environment and maintain appropriate relationships with neighboring tissues.
Mechanical behavior matters because disc replacement must accommodate loading without eliminating normal spinal movement. A design that distributes loads and provides shock absorption can address more than structural filling alone, since it aims to reproduce functional behavior. These properties are central when assessing whether an implant can support pain relief and preserve movement.
Biological evaluation focuses on three connected questions: how the implant handles tissue-like forces, how it integrates with adjacent structures, and how cells respond to its engineered environment. Studying these outcomes links material design with living tissue behavior. The results can reveal whether an implant supports the biological and mechanical requirements expected of a replacement disc.
Within biology, Biomimetic Disc Implantation provides a research context for connecting spinal tissue structure with function. Investigators can study tissue mechanics, implant integration, and cellular responses together rather than in isolation. This perspective supports development of engineered environments intended to interact with damaged spinal tissue and guide regenerative treatment design.
The approach is especially relevant to disc degeneration, where treatment goals extend beyond replacing damaged material. Its intended outcomes include relieving pain, preserving natural spinal movement, and informing longer-lasting therapies. By combining mechanical performance with biological compatibility, the research can address both immediate function and the durability of future disc-replacement strategies.