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Published in: Journal of Translational Medicine 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Review

Graphene based scaffolds effects on stem cells commitment

Authors: Eriberto Bressan, Letizia Ferroni, Chiara Gardin, Luca Sbricoli, Luca Gobbato, Francesco Saverio Ludovichetti, Ilaria Tocco, Amedeo Carraro, Adriano Piattelli, Barbara Zavan

Published in: Journal of Translational Medicine | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Graphene is a flat monolayer of carbon atoms, arranged in a two-dimensional hexagonal structure, with extraordinary electrical, thermal, and physical properties. Moreover, the molecular structure of graphene can be chemically modified with molecules of interest to promote the development of high-performance devices. Although carbon derivatives have been extensively employed in industry and electronics, their use in regenerative medicine is still in an early phase. Study prove that graphene is highly biocompatible, has low toxicity and a large dosage loading capacity. This review describes the ability of graphene and its related materials to induce stem cells differentiation into osteogenic, neuronal, and adipogenic lineages.
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Metadata
Title
Graphene based scaffolds effects on stem cells commitment
Authors
Eriberto Bressan
Letizia Ferroni
Chiara Gardin
Luca Sbricoli
Luca Gobbato
Francesco Saverio Ludovichetti
Ilaria Tocco
Amedeo Carraro
Adriano Piattelli
Barbara Zavan
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Translational Medicine / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1479-5876
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-014-0296-9

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