Calcium phosphate cements (CPCs) are attractive synthetic bone grafts as they possess osteoconductive and osteoinductive properties. Their biomimetic synthesis grants them an intrinsic nano- microporosity that resembles natural is paramount for biological processes such protein adhesion, which can later enhance cell adhesion. However, a main limitation of CPCs the lack macroporosity, crucial to...

discoidin domain receptor (ddr) is a new member of the receptor tyrosine kinase family. there are two isoforms of discoidin domain receptor (ddr), ddr1 and ddr2. these receptors play a major role in the adhesion, motility and cell proliferation. due to the important role of ddr2 in the development of tumor extension, this receptor is pivotal in the field of carcinogenesis. the aim of this study...

Adhesives are in general chemically or physically sticky substances used to join surfaces. In case of gluing biological and living substrates, there is a need for bioadhesives that meet requirements such as biocompatibility, non-toxicity, degradability. Inspiration found nature, where distinct mussels, sandcastle worms, barnacles, caddisfly larvae, spiders, glowworms amongst others, use mainly ...