Fibronectin Coating of Tissue Culture Polystyrene to Improve Superficial Zone Chondrocyte Expansion
John E Caputo, Thomas J. Manzoni, Isabella Ewine, Alvin W.Y. Su, Justin Parreno
This study shows that fibronectin-coated surfaces improve superficial zone chondrocyte attachment and proliferation but do not fully preserve their phenotype compared to chondrocyte-derived extracellular matrix.
bioRxiv · Jul 3, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology