Soft tissue-mimicking hydrogel stiffness modulates polarisation of human monocyte-derived macrophages

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Consuelo Coser; Amir M. Ghaemmaghami; Jing Yang

doi:10.1039/d5bm01187f

January 1, 2025Biomaterials ScienceOpen Access

Soft tissue-mimicking hydrogel stiffness modulates polarisation of human monocyte-derived macrophages

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Hydrogel stiffness modulates macrophage polarization, influencing the foreign body response (FBR).
Increased stiffness correlates with altered macrophage activation, affecting overall immune response.
The research utilizes soft tissue-mimicking hydrogels to analyze mechanical properties in relation to biomaterials.
These findings may enable improved designs of biomaterials to minimize foreign body response in clinical applications.

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This study reveals stiffness modulation impacts the foreign body response in human macrophages, suggesting new biomaterial designs.

Abstract

Minimising the foreign body response (FBR) to implants remains an unmet clinical challenge. The mechanical properties of biomaterials, particularly stiffness, have been shown to influence macrophage activation and FBR. However,...

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