Πλοήγηση ανά Συγγραφέα "Makris, E. A."
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Combined use of chondroitinase-ABC, TGF-beta 1, and collagen crosslinldng agent lysyl oxidase to engineer functional neotissues for fibiocartilage repair
Makris, E. A.; MacBarb, R. F.; Paschos, N. K.; Hu, J. C.; Athanasiou, K. A. (2014)Patients suffering from damaged or diseased fibrocartilages currently have no effective long-term treatment options. Despite their potential, engineered tissues suffer from inferior biomechanical integrity and an inability ... -
A copper sulfate and hydroxylysine treatment regimen for enhancing collagen cross-linking and biomechanical properties in engineered neocartilage
Makris, E. A.; MacBarb, R. F.; Responte, D. J.; Hu, J. C.; Athanasiou, K. A. (2013)The objective of this study was to improve the biomechanical properties of engineered neotissues through promoting the development of collagen cross-links. It was hypothesized that supplementing medium with copper sulfate ... -
Digoxin and Adenosine Triphosphate Enhance the Functional Properties of Tissue-Engineered Cartilage
Makris, E. A.; Huang, B. J.; Hu, J. C.; Chen-Izu, Y.; Athanasiou, K. A. (2015)Toward developing engineered cartilage for the treatment of cartilage defects, achieving relevant functional properties before implantation remains a significant challenge. Various chemical and mechanical stimuli have been ... -
Hypoxia-induced collagen crosslinking as a mechanism for enhancing mechanical properties of engineered articular cartilage
Makris, E. A.; Hu, J. C.; Athanasiou, K. A. (2013)Objective: The focus of tissue engineering of neocartilage has traditionally been on enhancing extracellular matrix and thus biomechanical properties. Emphasis has been placed on the enhancement of collagen type and quantity, ... -
Induced Collagen Cross-Links Enhance Cartilage Integration
Athens, A. A.; Makris, E. A.; Hu, J. C. (2013)Articular cartilage does not integrate due primarily to a scarcity of cross-links and viable cells at the interface. The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that lysyl-oxidase, a metalloenzyme that forms ... -
Passive strain-induced matrix synthesis and organization in shape-specific, cartilaginous neotissues
MacBarb, R. F.; Paschos, N. K.; Abeug, R.; Makris, E. A.; Hu, J. C.; Athanasiou, K. A. (2014)Tissue-engineered musculoskeletal soft tissues typically lack the appropriate mechanical robustness of their native counterparts, hindering their clinical applicability. With structure and function being intimately linked, ... -
Primary closure versus non-closure of dog bite wounds. A randomised controlled trial
Paschos, N. K.; Makris, E. A.; Gantsos, A.; Georgoulis, A. D. (2014)Introduction: Dog bite wounds represent a major health problem. Despite their importance, their management and especially the role of primary closure remain controversial. In this randomised controlled trial, the outcome ... -
Repair and tissue engineering techniques for articular cartilage
Makris, E. A.; Gomoll, A. H.; Malizos, K. N.; Hu, J. C.; Athanasiou, K. A. (2015)Chondral and osteochondral lesions due to injury or other pathology commonly result in the development of osteoarthritis, eventually leading to progressive total joint destruction. Although current progress suggests that ... -
Topographic Variations in Biomechanical and Biochemical Properties in the Ankle Joint: An In Vitro Bovine Study Evaluating Native and Engineered Cartilage
Paschos, N. K.; Makris, E. A.; Hu, J. C.; Athanasiou, K. A. (2014)Purpose: The purposes of this study were to identify differences in the biomechanical and biochemical properties among the articulating surfaces of the ankle joint and to evaluate the functional and biological properties ...