@inproceedings{08e25391747e49f1bf4f324b049c7bbc,
title = "Reconffgurable protein matrices for prolonged neuroblasts patterning and retraction",
abstract = "Here we present long-term patterning and response studies of neuro blasts on arrays of extracellular matrix (ECM) protein lines fabricated by cracking a polymer-supported thin film and selectively depositing proteins inside the cracks. Neuroblasts cultured for five days on the protein matrix switched between spreading and retraction upon changing the protein line width. This technique provides a novel tool to pursue further understanding of the basic mechanisms of neuroblast pathfinding on adhesion and morphology. Biomedical device design will also benefit from materials engineered with the reconfigurable protein patterns.",
keywords = "ECM, Micro/nano fabrication, Patterning",
author = "Xiaoyue Zhu and Mills, {Kristen L.} and Peters, {Portia R.} and Keiji Naruse and Csete, {Marie E.} and Thouless, {M. D.} and Shuichi Takayama",
note = "Copyright: Copyright 2008 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.; 2005 3rd IEEE/EMBS Special Topic Conference on Microtechnology in Medicine and Biology ; Conference date: 12-05-2005 Through 15-05-2005",
year = "2005",
doi = "10.1109/MMB.2005.1548485",
language = "English",
isbn = "0780387112",
series = "2005 3rd IEEE/EMBS Special Topic Conference on Microtechnology in Medicine and Biology",
pages = "393--395",
booktitle = "2005 3rd IEEE/EMBS Special Topic Conference on Microtechnology in Medicine and Biology",
}