Abstract:
Some embodiments provide method of forming a three-dimensional tissue scaffold that includes extruding a bioink material through a nozzle onto a support while moving the nozzle relative to the support or moving the support relative to the nozzle to form a three-dimensional structure of the bioink material. The bioink material includes a plurality of polymeric fibers, each polymeric fiber having a diameter on a range of 0.1 μm to 20 μm, and each polymeric fiber comprising one or more biocompatible polymers, and a carrier. The method also includes cross-linking or heat fusing at least some of plurality of polymeric fibers in the three-dimensional structure of the bioink material.
Abstract:
The present invention provides high throughput assays for identifying compounds that modulate a contractile function, as well as devices suitable for use in these assays.
Abstract:
Photosensitive cardiac rhythm modulation structures and systems are described. A genetically-engineered tissue comprising a population of pacing cells expressing a photosensitive membrane transport mechanism that is responsive to light of a particular wavelength(s) combined with one or more of a light source, a power generator, and a sensor provides pacemaker and/or defibrillator function to a subject. The systems further provide in vitro model systems for electrophysiological studies.
Abstract:
The present invention provides high throughput assays for identifying compounds that modulate a contractile function, as well as devices suitable for use in these assays.
Abstract:
Devices, systems, and computer-readable medium are provided for a barbecue smoker device. A barbecue smoker device is provided, that includes a multi-wall container, a food platform, a heat source, an air vent at the top of the barbecue smoker device, an air flow control mechanism at the lower portion of the barbecue smoker device, and a plurality of sensors coupled to the barbecue smoker device. The barbeque smoker device may include a control device for automated control of the air flow control mechanism. A system for remotely controlling a barbecue smoker device is provided, where the system includes a barbecue smoker device including a processor and a display unit, a mobile device in wireless communication with the barbecue smoker device, and the mobile device displaying a graphical user interface that is configured to receive input from a user causing a configuration change in the barbecue smoker device.
Abstract:
The present invention provides high throughput assays for identifying compounds that modulate a contractile function, as well as devices suitable for these assays.
Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments provide in vitro brain models, such as in vitro models of a neurovascular unit or a functionally connected trineural pathway, and systems, devices and methods of use thereof. The present invention provides in vitro brain models, systems, devices and methods that mimic in vivo conditions to, for example, determine the effect of a test compound, such as a drug candidate or a toxin, on various biological responses, such as for example, cell viability, cell growth, migration, differentiation and maintenance of cell phenotype, metabolic activity, structural remodeling and tissue level pre-stress, a neural activity, such as an electrophysiological activity.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system and method for calculating a quality index of a differentiated cell. To calculate the quality index, the present invention measures a differentiated cell by at least one metric, calculates a strictly standardized mean difference between the differentiated cell and a targeted cell, and calculates a mean squared error versus the target cell to define a value that represents the total difference between the differentiated cell and targeted cell based on the at least one measured metric.
Abstract:
The present invention provides nano structured active therapeutic vehicles which include a biodegradable polymeric fiber and/or thread comprising a porous particle which encapsulates an active agent. The vehicles of the present invention may be used to provide sustained release of the active agent to a subject.
Abstract:
The present invention provides devices, constructs, and methods of use of polymeric fiber-scaffolded engineered tissues and assays for identifying compounds that modulate a contractile function, using such devices and constructs.