| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10614633 | Materials Science and Engineering: C | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Hyaluronic acid (HA) has been functionalized with ethylenediamine (EDA). ⺠Amino groups of HA-EDA allow the reaction with α-elastin and ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (EGDGE). ⺠Chemical scaffolds of HA-EDA-graft-α-elastin/EGDGE have been characterized. ⺠The presence of α-elastin affects porosity, swelling and enzymatic degradation of scaffolds. ⺠The presence of α-elastin improves attachment, viability and proliferation of fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells
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Authors
Fabio Salvatore Palumbo, Giovanna Pitarresi, Calogero Fiorica, Salvatrice Rigogliuso, Giulio Ghersi, Gaetano Giammona,