Mechanical cues of an interpenetrating polysaccharide matrix regulate self-assembly of collagen fibers
Fatemeh Tavakoli Joorabi, Nicholas J. Derr, Zecheng Li, Bryan A. Nerger, Chris H. Rycroft, David J. Mooney, Kyle H. Vining
This study shows that the viscoelastic properties of an alginate ECM regulate collagen fiber self-assembly through mechanical coupling.
Science Advances · Sep 2, 2026Peer-reviewedBioengineering