Changes in fibroblast morphology in response to nano-columns produced by colloidal lithography

Dalby, M.J. , Riehle, M.O. , Sutherland, D.S., Agheli, H. and Curtis, A.S.G. (2004) Changes in fibroblast morphology in response to nano-columns produced by colloidal lithography. Biomaterials, 25(23), pp. 5415-5422. (doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2003.12.049) (PMID:15130726)

Full text not currently available from Enlighten.

Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2003.12.049

Abstract

In designing new biomaterials, specific chemical and topographical cues will be important in guiding cell response. Filopodia are actin-driven structures produced by cells and speculated to be involved in cell sensing of the three-dimensional environment. This report quantifies filopodia response to cylindrical nano-columns (100 nm diameter, 160 nm high) produced by colloidal lithography. Also observed were actin cytoskeleton morphology by fluorescence microscopy and filopodia morphology by electron microscopy (scanning and transmission). The results showed that the fibroblasts used produced more filopodia per μm of cell perimeter and that filopodia could often be seen to interact with the cells’ nano-environment. By understanding as to which features evoke spatial reactions in cells, it may be possible to design better biomaterials.

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:Filopodia; Sensing; Nano-environment; Fibroblasts; Biomaterials
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Curtis, Professor Adam and Dalby, Professor Matthew and Riehle, Dr Mathis
Authors: Dalby, M.J., Riehle, M.O., Sutherland, D.S., Agheli, H., and Curtis, A.S.G.
Subjects:R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
T Technology > TP Chemical technology
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Molecular Biosciences
University Centres > Glasgow Materials Research Initiative
Journal Name:Biomaterials
ISSN:0142-9612

University Staff: Request a correction | Enlighten Editors: Update this record

Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
348101Nano-Biomimetics for Bone Tissue Engineering: progenitor cell adhesion and differentiationMatthew DalbyBiotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)JF20604Institute of Molecular Cell and Systems Biology