Use of magnetic forces to promote stem cell aggregation during differentiation, and cartilage tissue modeling.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Magnetic forces induce cell condensation necessary for stem cell differentiation into cartilage and elicit the formation of a tissue-like structure: Magnetically driven fusion of aggregates assembled by micromagnets results in the formation of a continuous tissue layer containing abundant cartilage matrix.
Medical subject headings
- Cartilage
- Cell Differentiation
- Magnetic Phenomena
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells
- Stem Cells