Abstract
By using microfluidics, we generated micellar nanofibrillar microgels from solutions of worm-like micelles of poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide)-block- polystyrene. The microgels were formed under physiological conditions (pH = 7.4, 37 °C) and rapidly dissociated upon cooling to 25-27 °C, thereby enabling cell encapsulation and release for further characterization. Our work offers a new concept for the generation of dynamic artificial three-dimensional microenvironments for studies of cell fate.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2380-2383 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Soft Matter |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 28 Feb 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |