Biomimetic nanofiber scaffolds for tendon-to-bone insertion repair

Jing Wei Xie, Bing Ma, Franklin D. Shuler

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Abstract

This paper reports the fabrication of nanofiber scaffolds with dual gradients in both mineral content and fiber orientation, which can be used to mimic the composition and collagen fiber organization at native tendon-to-bone insertion site. Such scaffolds show great potential for rotator cuff injury repair.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMaterial Research and Applications
PublisherTrans Tech Publications
Pages331-334
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9783037859933
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 International Conference on Advanced Material and Manufacturing Science, ICAMMS 2012 - Beijing, China
Duration: Dec 20 2012Dec 21 2012

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume875-877
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference2012 International Conference on Advanced Material and Manufacturing Science, ICAMMS 2012
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period12/20/1212/21/12

Keywords

  • Biomimetic
  • Gradient
  • Nanofiber scaffolds
  • Tendon-to-bone

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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