Modulation of macrophage phenotype through controlled release of interleukin-4 from gelatine coatings on titanium surfaces
Pro-inflammatory phenotype (M1) macrophages initiate angiogenesis, while their prolonged activation can induce chronic inflammation. Anti-inflammatory phenotype (M2) macrophages promote vessel maturation and tissue regeneration. Biomaterials which can promote M2 polarisation after appropriate inflam...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AO Research Institute Davos
2018-07-01
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Series: | European Cells & Materials |
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Online Access: | http://www.ecmjournal.org/papers/vol036/pdf/v036a02.pdf |