Dynamic Cell Substrates: Spatio‐Temporal Control of Dynamic Topographic Patterns on Azopolymers for Cell Culture Applications (Adv. Funct. Mater. 42/2016). (November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rianna, Carmela; Rossano, Lucia; Kollarigowda, Ravichandran H.; Formiggini, Fabio; Cavalli, Silvia; Ventre, Maurizio; Netti, Paolo A.
• Is Part Of: Advanced functional materials. Volume 26:Number 42(2016)
• Page Start: 7743
• Page End: 7743
• Publication Date: 2016-11
• Subjects: azopolymers -- cell cultures -- dynamic topographies -- spatio‐temporal patterns; Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201670277
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1616-301X

Abstract

Abstract : On page 7572, P. A. Netti and co‐workers describe a novel technique to emboss topographic patterns on light‐responsive azopolymer based surfaces. Surface features are introduced dynamically and with precise spatio‐temporal control. The approach promises to overcome the limit of conventional cell culture platforms, thus allowing for investigating complex biological process occurring at the cell‐material interface.