Effects of pseudowollastonite (CaSiO3) bioceramic on in vitro activity of human mesenchymal stem cells

N Zhang, JA Molenda, JH Fournelle, WL Murphy… - Biomaterials, 2010 - Elsevier
We report the effects of two pseudowollastonite (β-CaSiO 3 ) substrates on the attachment,
viability, proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (…

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing cartilage repair with optimized supramolecular hydrogel-based scaffold and pulsed electromagnetic field

…, H Wang, M Zhu, Y Yang, EI Waldorff, N Zhang… - Bioactive Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Functional tissue engineering strategies provide innovative approach for the repair and
regeneration of damaged cartilage. Hydrogel is widely used because it could provide rapid …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) titanium composite interbody spacer in an ovine lumbar interbody fusion model: biomechanical, microcomputed …

…, EI Waldorff, J Easley, HB Seim, N Zhang… - The Spine Journal, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Context The most commonly used materials used for interbody cages are
titanium metal and polymer polyetheretherketone (PEEK). Both of these materials have …

Orthosilicic acid, Si (OH) 4, stimulates osteoblast differentiation in vitro by upregulating miR-146a to antagonize NF-κB activation

X Zhou, FM Moussa, S Mankoci, P Ustriyana, N Zhang… - Acta biomaterialia, 2016 - Elsevier
Accumulating evidence over the last 40 years suggests that silicate from dietary as well as
silicate-containing biomaterials is beneficial to bone formation. However, the exact biological …

Silicates in orthopedics and bone tissue engineering materials

X Zhou, N Zhang, S Mankoci… - Journal of Biomedical …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Following the success of silicate‐based glasses as bioactive materials, silicates are believed
to play important roles in promoting bone formation and have therefore been considered to …

[HTML][HTML] Pulsed electromagnetic field applications: A corporate perspective

EI Waldorff, N Zhang, JT Ryaby - Journal of orthopaedic translation, 2017 - Elsevier
Corporate establishment of US Food & Drug Administration approved pulsed electromagnetic
fields (PEMFs) for clinical applications has been achieved. However, optimization of …

Effects of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy at different frequencies and durations on rotator cuff tendon-to-bone healing in a rat model

…, JJ Tucker, AF Kuntz, EI Waldorff, N Zhang… - Journal of Shoulder and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Rotator cuff tears affect millions of individuals each year, often requiring surgical
intervention. However, repair failure remains common. We have previously shown that …

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy improves tendon‐to‐bone healing in a rat rotator cuff repair model

…, J Huegel, EI Waldorff, N Zhang… - Journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Rotator cuff tears are common musculoskeletal injuries often requiring surgical intervention
with high failure rates. Currently, pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) are used for …

Using polymeric materials to control stem cell behavior for tissue regeneration

N Zhang, DH Kohn - Birth Defects Research Part C: Embryo …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Patients with organ failure often suffer from increased morbidity and decreased quality of life.
Current strategies of treating organ failure have limitations, including shortage of donor …

[HTML][HTML] Clinical significance of the long non‑coding RNA NEAT1/miR‑129‑5p axis in the diagnosis and prognosis for patients with chronic heart failure

H Zhang, N Zhang, W Jiang… - Experimental and …, 2021 - spandidos-publications.com
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is the leading cause of death worldwide. The regulatory
interactions of long non‑coding RNA (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRs) have important roles in …