Using embedded alginate microparticles to tune the properties of in situ forming poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-graft-chondroitin sulfate bioadhesive hydrogels for replacement and repair of the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc
T. Christiani, K. Mys, K. Dyer, J. Kadlowec, C. Iftode, A. Vernengo
This paper develops a hydrogel composite using alginate microparticles to improve the properties of PNIPAAM-g-CS hydrogels for nucleus pulposus replacement in intervertebral discs.
bioRxiv · Apr 16, 2021Bioengineering