A Method to Characterize the Complete Fiber Network Topology of Planar Fibrous Tissues and Scaffolds

Description

Understanding how engineered tissue scaffold architecture affects cell morphology, metabolism, phenotypic expression, as well as predicting material mechanical behavior have recently received increased attention. In the present study, an image-based analysis approach that provides an automated tool to characterize engineered tissue fiber network topology is presented. Micro-architectural features that fully defined fiber network topology were detected and quantified, which include fiber orientation, connectivity, intersection spatial density, and diameter.

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Research Tool

Quick Facts:
Reference Number
02193
Technology Type
Life Science Research Tool
Technology Subtype
Bioinformatics
Tags
Microscopy
Lead Inventor
Antonio DAmore
Department
Med-Surgery
All Tech Innovators
Antonio DAmoreMichael Steven Sacks Ph.D.William R. Wagner PhD
Date Submitted
2010-04-14