Cell-Adhesive Bioinspired and Catechol-Based Multilayer Freestanding Membranes for Bone Tissue Engineering

Mussels are marine organisms that have been mimicked due to their exceptional adhesive properties to all kind of surfaces, including rocks, under wet conditions. The proteins present on the mussel’s foot contain 3,4-dihydroxy-l-alanine (DOPA), an amino acid from the catechol family that has been rep...

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Main Authors: Maria P. Sousa, João F. Mano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Biomimetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/2/4/19