The controlled presentation of TGF-β1 to
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Chi Zhang; Ser-Mien Chia; Siew-Min Ong; Shufang Zhang; Yi-Chin Toh; Danny van No
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Article
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2009
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Elsevier Science
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English
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3D-microfluidic cell culture systems (3D-microFCCSs) support hepatocyte functions in vitro which can be further enhanced by controlled presentation of 100-200 pg/ml TGF-beta1, thus mimicking the roles of supporting cells in co-cultures. Controlled presentation of TGF-beta1 is achieved by either dire