Dynamic Hydrogel Crosslink Strength Controls Yielding Characteristics and Cell Viability During Injection
Noah Eckman, Abigail K. Grosskopf, Grace Jiang, Krutarth M. Kamani, Michelle S. Huang, Brigitte Schmittlein, Sarah C. Heilshorn, Simon A. Rogers, Eric Andrew Appel
This study investigates how dynamic hydrogel crosslink strength affects yielding behavior and cell viability during injection, finding that slower yielding transitions enhance cell protection.
Biomaterials Science · Jan 1, 2025Peer-reviewedBioengineering