Skin/Soft Tissues

Research surrounding skin and soft tissue regeneration includes investigation of signaling mechanisms and cellular responses that regulate tissue repair and regeneration to application of non-invasive modalities to spatially control transgene expression.

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Benjamin Allen

Medicine
Marco Bottino

Dentistry
Susan Brooks Herzog

Medicine
Rhima Coleman

Engineering
Cheri Deng

Engineering
Cunming Duan

LSA
Sean Edwards

Dentistry
Joshua Emrick

Dentistry
Mario Fabiilli

Medicine
Stephen Feinberg

Dentistry
Katherine Gallagher

Medicine
Grant Kruger

Engineering
Mark Kushner

Engineering
Claudia Loebel

Engineering
Brian Love

Engineering
Geeta Mehta

Engineering
Aaron Morris

Engineering
Andy Putnam

Engineering
Indika Rajapakse

Medicine
Max Shtein

Engineering
Tomer Stern

Dentistry
David Zopf

Medicine

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Allen BL et al. Dosage-dependent regulation of pancreatic cancer growth and angiogenesis by hedgehog signaling. Cell Rep. 2014.
Allen BL et al. Secreted HHIP1 interacts with heparan sulfate and regulates Hedgehog ligand localization and function. J Biol Chem. 2015.
Allen BL et al. Neuropilin-1 promotes Hedgehog signaling through a novel cytoplasmic motif. J Biol Chem. 2017.
Allen BL et al. Recovery of taste organs and sensory function after severe loss from Hedgehog/Smoothened inhibition with cancer drug sonidegib. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2017.
Allen BL et al. The Hedgehog co-receptor BOC differentially regulates SHH signaling during craniofacial development. Development. 2020.
Allen BL et al. Inhibition of hedgehog signaling alters fibroblast composition in pancreatic cancer. Clin Cancer Res. 2021.
Allen et al. Unique lingual expression of the Hedgehog pathway antagonist Hedgehog-interacting protein in filiform papillae during homeostasis and ectopic expression in fungiform papillae during Hedgehog signaling inhibition. Dev Dyn. 2022.
Allen et al. C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 1 induced by Hedgehog signaling promotes mouse extrahepatic bile duct repair after acute injury. Hepatology. 2022.
Allen et al. Combinatorial Gli activity directs immune infiltration and tumor growth in pancreatic cancer. PLoS Genet. 2022.
Allen et al. CDON contributes to Hedgehog-dependent patterning and growth of the developing limb. Dev Biol. 2023.
Allen et al. Developing Future Biologists: developmental biology for undergraduates from underserved communities. Development. 2023.
Allen et al. Distinct expression patterns of Hedgehog signaling components in mouse gustatory system during postnatal tongue development and adult homeostasis. PLoS One. 2024.
Allen et al. Oncogenic KRAS-Dependent Stromal Interleukin-33 Directs the Pancreatic Microenvironment to Promote Tumor Growth. Cancer Discov. 2024.
Allen et al. Hedgehog-dependent and hedgehog-independent roles for growth arrest specific 1 in mammalian kidney morphogenesis. Development. 2024.
Arruda et al. Investigation of Fiber-Driven Mechanical Behavior of Human and Porcine Bladder Tissue Tested Under Identical Conditions. J Biomech Eng. 2021.
Arruda et al. The Role of the Non-Collagenous Extracellular Matrix in Tendon and Ligament Mechanical Behavior: A Review. J Biomech Eng. 2022.
Arruda et al. Ogden material calibration via magnetic resonance cartography, parameter sensitivity and variational system identification. Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng Sci. 2022.
Arruda et al. Topological transformability and reprogrammability of multistable mechanical metamaterials. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2022.
Arruda et al. Cartilage thickness mismatches in patellar osteochondral allograft transplants affect local cartilage stresses. J Orthop Res. 2023.
Arruda et al. Constitutive modeling of the anterior cruciate ligament bundles and patellar tendon with full-field methods. J Mech Phys Solids. 2021.
Arruda et al. Inference of deformation mechanisms and constitutive response of soft material surrogates of biological tissue by full-field characterization and data-driven variational system identification. J Mech A Solid 2021.
Arruda et al. Free vibration of thin, creased elastic plates: Optimization and scaling laws. Thin-Walled Struct. 2024.
Arruda et al. Fractional topological solitons in nonlinear viscoelastic ribbons with tunable speed. Extreme Mech Lett. 2023.
Bottino et al. Three-dimensional printing of clinical scale and personalized calcium phosphate scaffolds for alveolar bone reconstruction. Dent Mater. 2022.
Bottino et al. A Highly Ordered, Nanostructured Fluorinated CaP-Coated Melt Electrowritten Scaffold for Periodontal Tissue Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater. 2021.
Bottino et al. Dental education 2026: A scenario exploration. J Dent Educ. 2022.
Bottino et al. Do resin cement viscosity and ceramic surface etching influence the fatigue performance of bonded lithium disilicate glass-ceramic crowns?. Dent Mater. 2022.
Bottino et al. Unveiling the potential of melt electrowriting in regenerative dental medicine. Acta Biomater. 2023.
Bottino et al. Novel cinnamon-laden nanofibers as a potential antifungal coating for poly(methyl methacrylate) denture base materials. Clin Oral Investig. 2022.
Bottino et al. Engineering of Injectable Antibiotic-Laden Fibrous Microparticles Gelatin Methacryloyl Hydrogel for Endodontic Infection Ablation. Int J Mol Sci. 2022.
Bottino et al. Influence of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid on regenerative endodontics: A systematic review. Int Endod J. 2022.
Bottino et al. Tissue-specific melt electrowritten polymeric scaffolds for coordinated regeneration of soft and hard periodontal tissues. Bioact Mater. 2023.
Bottino et al. Natural monoterpenes-laden electrospun fibrous scaffolds for endodontic infection eradication. Odontology. 2023.
Bottino et al. Photocrosslinkable methacrylated gelatin hydrogel as a cell-friendly injectable delivery system for chlorhexidine in regenerative endodontics. Dent Mater. 2022.
Bottino et al. Thickness and internal adjustment of monolithic resin composite milled crowns: Effect on the load-bearing capacity under fatigue. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2022.
Bottino et al. Advanced biomaterials for periodontal tissue regeneration. Genesis. 2022.
Bottino et al. Self-assembling peptide-laden electrospun scaffolds for guided mineralized tissue regeneration. Dent Mater. 2022.
Bottino et al. Development of functional fillers as a self-healing system for dental resin composite. J Dent. 2022.
Bottino et al. Composite Graded Melt Electrowritten Scaffolds for Regeneration of the Periodontal Ligament-to-Bone Interface. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2023.
Bottino et al. Next-generation biomaterials for dental pulp tissue immunomodulation. Dent Mater. 2023.
Bottino et al. Synthesis and characterization of calcium-releasing elastomeric resin-based endodontic sealers. Clin Oral Investig. 2023.
Bottino et al. Multifunctional and biodegradable methacrylated gelatin/Aloe vera nanofibers for endodontic disinfection and immunomodulation. Biomater Adv. 2023.
Bottino et al. Effect of desensitizing agents on the resin bond strength to sound dentin. Odontology. 2024.
Bottino et al. GelMA/TCP nanocomposite scaffold for vital pulp therapy. Acta Biomater. 2024.
Bottino et al. Citric Acid Conditioning as an Alternative to EDTA for Growth Factors Release and Stem Cell Response in Regenerative Endodontics: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Studies. J Endod. 2024.
Bottino et al. The rhythms of histones in regeneration: The epigenetic modifications determined by clock genes. Exp Dermatol. 2024.
Bottino et al. Recent advances in additive manufacturing of patient-specific devices for dental and maxillofacial rehabilitation. Dent Mater. 2024.
Bottino et al. Injectable Tissue-Specific Hydrogel System for Pulp–Dentin Regeneration. J Dent Res. 2024.
Bottino et al. Functionalization of PCL-Based Fiber Scaffolds with Different Sources of Calcium and Phosphate and Odontogenic Potential on Human Dental Pulp Cells. J Funct Biomater. 2024.
Bottino et al. Strontium-Doped Bioglass-Laden Gelatin Methacryloyl Hydrogels for Vital Pulp Therapy. J Funct Biomater. 2024.
Bottino et al. Biodegradable electrospun poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone)/polyethylene glycol/bioactive glass composite scaffold for bone tissue engineering. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2024.
Bottino et al. Synthetic high-density lipoprotein (sHDL): a bioinspired nanotherapeutics for managing periapical bone inflammation. Int J Oral Sci. 2024.
Bottino et al. Guidance on the assessment of biocompatibility of biomaterials: Fundamentals and testing considerations. Dent Mater. 2024.
Bottino et al. Antimicrobial Silk Fibroin Methacrylated Scaffolds for Regenerative Endodontics. J Endod. 2024.
Bottino et al. Sol-gel-derived calcium silicate cement incorporating collagen and mesoporous bioglass nanoparticles for dental pulp therapy. Dent Mater. 2024.
Bottino et al. 3D printing of strontium-enriched biphasic calcium phosphate scaffolds for bone regeneration. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2024.
Bottino et al. Amino Acid-Based Poly(ester urea) Biodegradable Membrane for Guided Bone Regeneration. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2024.
Bottino et al. Adhesion to a new CAD/CAM resin composite: Effects of the machining roughness simulation, surface treatments, and long-term aging. Int J Adhes Adhes. 2022.
Bottino et al. Effect of Co, Cu, and Zn ions on the bioactivity and antibacterial properties of a borate bioactive glass. J Non-Cryst Solids. 2023.
Bottino MC et al. A novel patient-specific three-dimensional drug delivery construct for regenerative endodontics. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2019.
Bottino MC et al. Injectable MMP-Responsive Nanotube-Modified Gelatin Hydrogel for Dental Infection Ablation. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2020.
Bottino MC et al. Extracellular Matrix/Amorphous Magnesium Phosphate Bioink for 3D Bioprinting of Craniomaxillofacial Bone Tissue. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2020.
Bottino MC et al. Highly tunable bioactive fiber-reinforced hydrogel for guided bone regeneration. Acta Biomater. 2020.
Bottino MC et al. Hybrid Antimicrobial Hydrogel as Injectable Therapeutics for Oral Infection Ablation. Biomacromolecules. 2020.
Bottino MC et al. Development and properties of endodontic resin sealers with natural oils. J Dent. 2021.
Bottino MC et al. Metformin-loaded nanospheres-laden photocrosslinkable gelatin hydrogel for bone tissue engineering. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2021.
Bottino MC et al. Alumina particle air-abrasion and aging effects: Fatigue behavior of CAD/CAM resin composite crowns and flexural strength evaluations. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2021.
Cohen et al. Practical Guidance for Early Identification of Barriers in Surgical Telehealth Clinics. Ann Surg. 2021.
Cohen et al. LIMIT is an immunogenic lncRNA in cancer immunity and immunotherapy. Nat Cell Biol. 2021.
Cohen et al. Identification of novel lipid metabolic biomarkers associated with poor adrenocortical carcinoma prognosis using integrated bioinformatics. Surgery. 2022.
Cohen et al. Re-evaluation of combinational efficacy and synergy of the italian protocol in vitro: Are we truly optimizing benefit or permitting unwanted toxicity?. Biomedicines. 2021.
Deng CX et al. Injectable pre-cultured tissue modules catalyze the formation of extensive functional microvasculature in vivo. Sci Rep. 2020.
Deng CX et al. Microscale Characterization of the Viscoelastic Properties of Hydrogel Biomaterials using Ultrasound Technique. Biomaterials. 2016.
Deng CX et al. Acoustic tweezing cytometry enhances osteogenesis of human mesenchymal stem cells through cytoskeletal contractility and YAP activation. Biomaterials. 2017.
Deng CX et al. Multimode Ultrasound Viscoelastography for Three-Dimensional Interrogation of Microscale Mechanical Properties in Heterogeneous Biomaterials. Biomaterials. 2018.
Deng CX et al. Acoustic actuation of integrin-bound microbubbles for mechanical phenotyping during differentiation and morphogenesis of human embryonic stem cells. Small. 2018.
Deng CX et al. Integrin-targeted Cyclic Forces Accelerate Neural Tube-like Rosette Formation from Human Embryonic Stem Cells. Adv Biosyst. 2019.
Deng CX et al. Visualization and quantification of dynamic intercellular coupling in human embryonic stem cells using single cell sonoporation. Sci Rep. 2020.
Dressler et al. Multiple roles for Pax2 in the embryonic mouse eye. Dev Biol. 2021.
Dressler et al. Identification of Pax protein inhibitors that suppress target gene expression and cancer cell proliferation. Cell Chem Biol. 2022.
Dressler et al. Pax protein depletion in proximal tubules triggers conserved mechanisms of resistance to acute ischemic kidney injury preventing transition to chronic kidney disease. Kidney Int. 2024.
Dressler et al. Renal-specific loss of ferroportin disrupts iron homeostasis and attenuates recovery from acute kidney injury. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol. 2024.
Duan C et al. Hypoxia converts the myogenic action of insulin-like growth factors into mitogenic action by differentially regulating multiple signaling pathways. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2010.
Duan C et al. Hypoxia-inducible factor 3 is an oxygen-dependent transcription activator and regulates a distinct transcriptional response to hypoxia. Cell Rep. 2014.
Duan C et al. Ca2+ concentration-dependent premature death of igfbp5a mutant zebrafish reveals a critical role of IGF signaling in adaptive epithelial growth. Sci Signal. 2018.
Duan C et al. Cell-autonomous regulation of epithelial cell quiescence by calcium channel Trpv6. Elife. 2019.
Duan C et al. The metalloproteinase Papp-aa controls epithelial cell quiescence to proliferation transition. Elife. 2020.
Duan et al. Calcium State-Dependent Regulation of Epithelial Cell Quiescence by Stanniocalcin 1a. Front Cell Dev Biol. 2021.
Duan et al. IGF-2 mRNA binding protein 2 regulates primordial germ cell development in zebrafish. Gen Comp Endocrinol. 2021.
Duan et al. ROS signaling-induced mitochondrial Sgk1 expression regulates epithelial cell renewal. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2023.
Fabiilli ML et al. Spatiotemporally-controlled transgene expression in hydroxyapatite-fibrin composite scaffolds using high intensity focused ultrasound. Biomaterials. 2019.
Fabiilli ML et al. Controlled delivery of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) using acoustic droplet vaporization stimulates endothelial network formation. Acta Biomater. 2019.
Fabiilli ML et al. Standing wave-assisted acoustic droplet vaporization for single and dual payload release in acoustically-responsive scaffolds. Ultrason Sonochem. 2020.
Fabiilli ML et al. Spatially-directed cell migration in acoustically-responsive scaffolds via the controlled delivery of basic fibroblast growth factor. Acta Biomater. 2020.
Fabiilli ML et al. Spatiotemporal control of micromechanics and microstructure in acoustically-responsive scaffolds using acoustic droplet vaporization. Soft Matter. 2020.
Feinberg SE et al. Tissue engineering of lips and muco-cutaneous junctions: in vitro development of tissue engineered constructs of oral mucosa and skin for lip reconstruction. Tissue Eng Part C Methods. 2012.
Feinberg SE et al. Intraoral grafting of tissue-engineered human oral mucosa. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2013.
Feinberg SE et al. Fabrication of Large Size Ex Vivo-Produced Oral Mucosal Equivalents for Clinical Application. Tissue Eng Part C Methods. 2015.
Feinberg SE et al. In Vitro Development of a Mucocutaneous Junction for Lip Reconstruction. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2016.
Feinberg SE et al. Soft Tissue Engineering. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2017.
Green et al. Tracheal agenesis: Esophageal airway support with a 3-dimensional–printed bioresorbable splint. JTCVS Tech. 2021.
Green et al. Modified Minerva Orthosis for Postoperative Management of Cricotracheal Resection in Children. Ear Nose Throat J. 2023.
Green et al. Addressing the Pandemic Training Deficiency: Filling the Void with Simulation in Facial Reconstruction. Laryngoscope. 2021.
Green et al. A national pediatric otolaryngology fellowship virtual dissection course using 3D printed simulators. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2022.
Green et al. Difficult airway management in children with trisomy 18: a retrospective single-centre study of incidence, outcomes, and complications. Br J Anaesth. 2023.
Green et al. Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergency Readiness Assessment Tool: International Consensus Recommendations. Laryngoscope. 2023.
Green GE et al. Modified Minerva Cervical Thoracic Orthosis for Postoperative Management of Cricotracheal Resection. Ear Nose Throat J. 2021.
Green GE et al. Evaluating Directional Dependency of Selective Laser Sintered Patient Specific Biodegradable Devices to Improve Predictive Modeling and Design Verification. Ann Biomed Eng. 2021.
Green GE et al. Characterization of noise exposure in places of worship. Appl Acoust. 2021.
Hitchcock et al. Disruption of miR-18a Alters Proliferation, Photoreceptor Replacement Kinetics, Inflammatory Signaling, and Microglia/Macrophage Numbers During Retinal Regeneration in Zebrafish. Mol Neurobiol. 2022.
Hitchcock et al. Common and divergent gene regulatory networks control injury-induced and developmental neurogenesis in zebrafish retina. Nat Commun. 2023.
Kruger et al. Acupressure for cancer-fatigue in ovarian cancer survivor (The AcuOva Study): A community-based clinical trial study protocol examining the impact of self-acupressure on persistent cancer related fatigue in ovarian cancer survivors. Contemp Clin Trials. 2021.
Kruger et al. Experimental Pain and Auditory Sensitivity in Overactive Bladder Syndrome: A Symptoms of the Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN) Study. J Urol. 2022.
Kruger et al. Reply by Authors. J Urol. 2022.
Kushner et al. Propagation of positive discharges in an air bubble having an embedded water droplet. Plasma Sources Sci. 2021.
Love et al. A meta-analysis of bone cement mediated antibiotic release: Overkill, but a viable approach to eradicate osteomyelitis and other infections tied to open procedures. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl. 2021.
Love et al. Mechanical property enhancement of flax fibers via supercritical fluid treatment. Sci Rep. 2024.
Love et al. Development of a Microcontroller-Based, Small-Scale Rotational Fiber Collection Device. J Chem Educ. 2021.
Love et al. Informing the Public about Microplastics through a University and Museum Partnership. J Chem Educ. 2024.
Love et al. Dewatering of super absorbent polymers: Alternatives to thermal desorption by liquid phase extraction using dimethyl ether. Resour Conserv Recy. 2021.
McCauley et al CCL2/CCR2 Signalling in Mesenchymal Stem/Progenitor Cell Recruitment and Fracture Healing in Mice. J Cell Mol Med. 2024.
McCauley et al. Anabolic actions of PTH in murine models: two decades of insights. J Bone Miner Res. 2021.
McCauley et al. Cross Talk Between Macrophages and Cancer Cells in the Bone Metastatic Environment. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2021.
McCauley et al. Translating Science into Improved Health for All. J Dent Res. 2022.
McCauley et al. Anabolic actions of parathyroid hormone in a hypophosphatasia mouse model. Osteoporos Int. 2022.
McCauley et al. Caspase-9 driven murine model of selective cell apoptosis and efferocytosis. Cell Death Dis. 2023.
McCauley et al. The Role of Tumor Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition and Macrophage Crosstalk in Cancer Progression. Curr Osteoporos Res. 2023.
McCauley et al. The effects of preosteoblast-derived exosomes on macrophages and bone in mice. J Cell Mol Med. 2024.
McCauley et al. Parathyroid hormone and trabectedin have differing effects on macrophages and stress fracture repair. Bone. 2024.
McCauley et al. Efferocytosis and Bone Dynamics. Curr Osteoporos Rep. 2024.
Mehta G et al. Personalized Medicine–Based Approach to Model Patterns of Chemoresistance and Tumor Recurrence Using Ovarian Cancer Stem Cell Spheroids. Clin Cancer Res. 2017.
Mehta G et al. Integrated cancer tissue engineering models for precision medicine. PLoS One. 2019.
Mehta G et al. Engineered 3D Model of Cancer Stem Cell Enrichment and Chemoresistance. Neoplasia. 2019.
Mehta G et al. Ovarian cancer stem cells and macrophages reciprocally interact through the WNT pathway to promote pro-tumoral and malignant phenotypes in 3D engineered microenvironments. J Immunother Cancer. 2019.
Mehta G et al. Compressive Stimulation Enhances Ovarian Cancer Proliferation, Invasion, Chemoresistance, and Mechanotransduction via CDC42 in a 3D Bioreactor. Cancers (Basel). 2020.
Nusrat et al. Regulation of intestinal epithelial intercellular adhesion and barrier function by desmosomal cadherin desmocollin-2. Mol Biol Cell. 2021.
Ono et al. The diverse origin of bone-forming osteoblasts. J Bone Miner Res. 2021.
Ono et al. Diverse stem cells for periodontal tissue formation and regeneration. Genesis. 2022.
Parent et al. Identification of neural oscillations and epileptiform changes in human brain organoids. Nat Neurosci. 2021.
Parent et al. Loss of POGZ alters neural differentiation of human embryonic stem cells. Mol Cell Neurosci. 2022.
Parent et al. Predictors of referral for long-term EEG monitoring for Medicare beneficiaries with drug-resistant epilepsy. Epilepsia Open. 2023.
Parent et al. Microglial depletion after brain injury prolongs inflammation and impairs brain repair, adult neurogenesis and pro-regenerative signaling. Glia. 2023.
Parent et al. Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy and Respiratory Defects in a Mouse Model of DEPDC5-Related Epilepsy. Ann Neurol. 2023.
Parent et al. Deriving early single-rosette brain organoids from human pluripotent stem cells. Stem Cell Reports. 2023.
Parent et al. The role of copy number variants in the genetic architecture of common familial epilepsies. Epilepsia. 2024.
Parent JM et al. STRADA-mutant human cortical organoids model megalencephaly and exhibit delayed neuronal differentiation. Dev Neurobiol. 2021.
Putnam AJ et al. Stromal Cell Identity Influences the In Vivo Functionality of Engineered Capillary Networks Formed by Co-Delivery of Endothelial Cells and Stromal Cells. Tissue Eng Part A. 2013.
Putnam AJ et al. Protease-Sensitive PEG Hydrogels Regulate Vascularization In Vitro and In Vivo. Macromol Biosci. 2014.
Putnam AJ et al. Evaluating the potential of endothelial cells derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells to form microvascular networks in 3D cultures. Sci Rep. 2018.
Putnam AJ et al. A Systems Mechanobiology Model to Predict Cardiac Reprogramming Outcomes on Different Biomaterials. Biomaterials. 2018.
Putnam AJ et al. Cell-mediated matrix stiffening accompanies capillary morphogenesis in ultrasoft amorphous hydrogels. Biomaterials. 2020.
Putnam AJ et al. Injectable pre-cultured tissue modules catalyze the formation of extensive functional microvasculature in vivo. Sci Rep. 2020.
Rajapakse I et al. On Emerging Nuclear order. J Cell Biol. 2011.
Rajapakse I et al. Dynamics and control of state-dependent networks for probing genomic organization. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2011.
Rajapakse I et al. Functional organization of the human 4D Nucleome. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2015.
Rajapakse I et al. Emergence of function from coordinated cells in a tissue. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2017.
Rajapakse I et al. An Algorithm for Cellular Reprogramming. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2017.
Shikanov A et al. Sequestered cell-secreted extracellular matrix proteins improve murine folliculogenesis and oocyte maturation for fertility preservation. Acta Biomater. 2021.
Shikanov A et al. Swellable catheters based on a dynamic expanding inner diameter. J Mater Sci Mater Med. 2021.
Shikanov et al. Physical and Soluble Cues Enhance Tendon Progenitor Cell Invasion into Injectable Synthetic Hydrogels. Adv Funct Mater. 2022.
Shikanov et al. Cellular heterogeneity of human fallopian tubes in normal and hydrosalpinx disease states identified using scRNA-seq. Dev Cell. 2022.
Shikanov et al. Pharmacokinetic comparison of three delivery systems for subcutaneous testosterone administration in female mice. Gen Comp Endocrinol. 2022.
Shikanov et al. Single-cell RNA-sequencing of retrieved human oocytes and eggs in clinical practice and for human ovarian cell atlasing. Mol Reprod Dev. 2022.
Shikanov et al. A mouse model mimicking gender-affirming treatment with pubertal suppression followed by testosterone in transmasculine youth. Hum Reprod. 2023.
Shikanov et al. Presence of ovarian stromal aberrations after cessation of testosterone therapy in a transgender mouse model†. Biol Reprod. 2023.
Shikanov et al. Quantification of follicles in human ovarian tissue using image processing software and trained artificial intelligence. Biol Reprod. 2024.
Shikanov et al. Effect of Donor Age on Endocrine Function of and Immune Response to Ovarian Grafts. Int J Mol Sci. 2024.
Shikanov et al. Cellular atlas of the human ovary using morphologically guided spatial transcriptomics and single-cell sequencing. Sci Adv. 2024.
Shikanov et al. Evaluation of Lipids and Lipid-Related Transcripts in Human and Ovine Theca Cells and an in Vitro Mouse Model Exposed to the Obesogen Chemical Tributyltin. Environ Health Perspect. 2024.
Shikanov et al. Current Fertility Preservation Steps in Young Women Suffering from Cancer and Future Perspectives. Int J Mol Sci. 2024.
Shikanov et al. Reproductive Health in Trans and Gender Diverse Patients: Effects of transmasculine gender-affirming hormone therapy on future reproductive capacity: clinical data, animal models, and gaps in knowledge. Reproduction. 2024.
Shikanov et al. Cellular heterogeneity and dynamics of the human uterus in healthy premenopausal women. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024.
Shikanov et la. Impaired in vitro fertilization outcomes following testosterone treatment improve with washout in a mouse model of gender-affirming hormone treatment. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2023.
Shtein et al. Kirigami-Based Compliant Mechanism for Multiaxis Optical Tracking and Energy-Harvesting Applications. Adv Eng Mat. 2021.
Shtein M et al. Developable Rotationally Symmetric Kirigami-Based Structures as Sensor Platforms. Adv Mater. 2019.
Shtein M et al. Dynamic kirigami structures for integrated solar tracking. Nat Comm. 2017.
Shtein M et al. Printing of small molecular medicines from the vapor phase. Nat Comm. 2017.
Shtein M et al. An electric-eel-inspired soft power source from stacked hydrogels. Nature. 2017.
Shtein M et al. Chemical Vapor Jet Deposition of Parylene Polymer Films in Air. Macromolecules. 2015.
Si et al. Unicuspid Aortic Valve Repair Using Geometric Ring Annuloplasty. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021.
Si et al. Commentary: Modified frozen elephant trunk. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022.
Si et al. Evaluation of Explanted CorMatrix Tyke Extracardiac Patches in Infants With Congenital Heart Disease. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021.
Si et al. Commentary: Danger of fluoroquinolones in Marfan syndrome. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022.
Si et al. Berlin Heart EXCOR and ACTION post-approval surveillance study report. J Heart Lung Transplant 2021.
Si et al. Right heart failure considerations in pediatric ventricular assist devices. Pediatr Transplant. 2021.
Si et al. Ex Vivo Heart Perfusion for Pediatric Transplant Patients: A New Path Toward Expanding the Donor Pool for Kids?. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021.
Si et al. Determining optimal donor heart ischemic times in adult cardiac transplantation. J Card Surg. 2022.
Si et al. Early results of geometric ring annuloplasty for bicuspid aortic valve repair during aortic aneurysm surgery. JTCVS Tech. 2022.
Zopf DA et al. Bioresorbable airway splint created with a three-dimensional printer. N Engl J Med. 2013.
Zopf DA et al. Computer aided-designed, 3-dimensionally printed porous tissue bioscaffolds for craniofacial soft tissue reconstruction. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014.
Zopf DA et al. A multidisciplinary international collaborative implementing low cost, high fidelity 3D printed airway models to enhance Ethiopian anesthesia resident emergency cricothyroidotomy skills. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2018.
Zopf DA et al. Anatomic-Based Design, Manufacturing, and Preclinical Assessment of a Novel 3D-Printed Bioscaffold for Total Nasal Reconstruction. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2020.
Zopf DA et al. Hybrid Three-Dimensional-Printed Ear Tissue Scaffold With Autologous Cartilage Mitigates Soft Tissue Complications. Laryngoscope. 2020.

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