Self-Renewal and Differentiation of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells (ADSCs) Stimulated by Multi-Axial Tensile Strain in a Pneumatic Microdevice

Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) were suggested for treating degenerative osteoarthritis, suppressing inflammatory responses, and repairing damaged soft tissues. Moreover, the ADSCs have the potential to undergo self-renewal and differentiate into bone, tendon, cartilage, and ligament. Recently, i...

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Main Authors: Chih-Hao Chiu, Yun-Wen Tong, Wen-Ling Yeh, Kin Fong Lei, Alvin Chao-Yu Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Micromachines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/9/11/607