Topography, Cell Response, and Nerve Regeneration
- 1 July 2010
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Annual Reviews in Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering
- Vol. 12 (1), 203-231
- https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-bioeng-070909-105351
Abstract
In the body, cells encounter a complex milieu of signals, including topographical cues, in the form of the physical features of their surrounding environment. Imposed topography can affect cells on surfaces by promoting adhesion, spreading, alignment, morphological changes, and changes in gene expression. Neural response to topography is complex, and it depends on the dimensions and shapes of physical features. Looking toward repair of nerve injuries, strategies are being explored to engineer guidance conduits with precise surface topographies. How neurons and other cell types sense and interpret topography remains to be fully elucidated. Studies reviewed here include those of topography on cellular organization and function as well as potential cellular mechanisms of response.Keywords
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