Mechanically Tunable DNA Hydrogel Microparticles for 3D Cellular Systems
Tobias Walther, Eleni Dalaka, Gotthold Fläschner, Ilia Platzman, Sadaf Pashapour, Martin Emmert, Pere Roca‐Cusachs, Xavier Trepat, Kerstin Göpfrich
This paper introduces DNA-based hydrogel microparticles with tunable mechanical properties for 3D cellular systems, showing they can be remodeled by fibroblast spheroids based on their stiffness.
bioRxiv · Jul 21, 2025 · PreprintBioengineering