Alveolar epithelial cells and microenvironmental stiffness synergistically drive fibroblast activation in three-dimensional hydrogel lung models

Abstract

Increased microenvironmental stiffness and alveolar epithelial cells were both required to drive fibroblast activation in biomaterial-based 3D models of pulmonary fibrosis.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2022
Source ID
10.1039/d2bm00827k

Entities

People

  • Chelsea M. Magin
  • David W. H. Riches
  • Rachel Blomberg
  • Rukshika S. Hewawasam
  • Thomas Caracena
  • Zoe E. Fry

Organizations

  • American Thoracic Society
  • Division of Materials Research
  • National Cancer Institute
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  • National Jewish Health
  • United States Department of Defense
  • United States Department of Veterans Affairs
  • University of Colorado

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Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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  • Immunology and Pathology
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science