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Triggered Cell Release from Materials Using Bioadhesive Photocleavable Linkers
Author(s) -
Wirkner Melanie,
Alonso José María,
Maus Verona,
Salierno Marcelo,
Lee Ted T.,
García Andrés J.,
del Campo Aránzazu
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201100925
Subject(s) - bioadhesive , linker , nanotechnology , materials science , adhesion , computer science , combinatorial chemistry , chemistry , drug delivery , programming language , composite material
A light‐controlled method for cell release by means of surface modification with photolabile linkers is presented. This approach is applicable to any material, provided that the linker is properly designed, and provides direct control over the molecular interactions involved in cell adhesion.