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	month = {2011///},
	pages = {472 - 481},
	abstract = {Poly(amidoamine) dendrimers (generations 5 and 6) with amine termini were conjugated with peptides containing the arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (RGD) sequence having in view their application as gene delivery vectors. The idea behind the work was to take advantage of the cationic nature of dendrimers and of the integrin targeting capabilities of the RGD motif to improve gene delivery. Dendrimers were used as scaffolds for RGD clustering and, by controlling the number of peptides (4, 8, and 16) linked to each dendrimer, it was possible to evaluate the effect of RGD density on the gene delivery process. The new vectors were characterized in respect to their ability to neutralize and compact plasmid DNA (pDNA). The complexes formed by the vectors and pDNA were studied concerning their size, zeta potential, capacity of being internalized by cells and ability of transferring genes. Transfection efficiency was analyzed, first, by using a pDNA encoding for Enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein and Firefly Luciferase and, second, by using a pDNA encoding for Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2. Gene expression in mesenchymal stem cells was enhanced using the new vectors in comparison to native dendrimers and was shown to be dependent on the electrostatic interaction established between the dendrimer moiety and the cell surface, as well as on the RGD density of nanoclusters. The use of dendrimer scaffolds for RGD cluster formation is a new approach that can be extended beyond gene delivery applications, whenever RGD clustering is important for modulating cellular responses. {\textcopyright} 2011 American Chemical Society.},
	keywords = {Amino Acid Sequence, Amino acids, animal cell, animal experiment, Animals, Arginine-glycine-aspartic acids, arginylglycylaspartic acid, article, Biomimetics, bone morphogenetic protein 2, Bone morphogenetic protein-2, Cell culture, Cell membranes, cell surface, Cell surfaces, cell survival, Cellular response, Cluster formations, Complexation, controlled study, dendrimer, Dendrimers, Electrostatic interactions, electrostatic precipitation, Encoding (symbols), Enhanced green fluorescent protein, Firefly luciferase, Functional polymers, Gene delivery, Gene delivery vectors, gene expression, gene targeting, Gene therapy, Gene transfer, Gene Transfer Techniques, gene vector, integrin, Integrins, male, Mesenchymal stem cell, Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Molecular Structure, Nanoclusters, Nanostructures, New approaches, nonhuman, Oligopeptides, Organic acids, Peptides, plasmid DNA, Plasmid DNA (pDNA), polyamidoamine, Polyamidoamine dendrimers, Polyamines, priority journal, rat, Rats, Rats, Wistar, RGD motif, Scaffolds, Stem cells, Structure-Activity Relationship, Targeting capability, Transfection efficiency, Vectors, Zeta potential},
	isbn = {15257797 (ISSN)},
	url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79951658350\&partnerID=40\&md5=a3ef0b57d12de8efb52ba2bf445be126},
	author = {Pandita, D. and Santos, J.L. and Rodrigues, J. and P{\^e}go, A.P. and Granja, P.L. and Tom{\'a}s, H.}
}
@article {2280,
	title = {Evaluation of the effect of the degree of acetylation on the inflammatory response to 3D porous chitosan scaffolds},
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},
	month = {2010///},
	pages = {20 - 28},
	abstract = {The effect of the degree of acetylation (DA) of 3D chitosan (Ch) scaffolds on the inflammatory reaction was investigated. Chitosan porous scaffolds with DAs of 4 and 15\% were implanted using a subcutaneous air-pouch model of inflammation. The initial acute inflammatory response was evaluated 24 and 48 h after implantation. To characterize the initial response, the recruitment and adhesion of inflammatory cells to the implant site was studied. The fibrous capsule formation and the infiltration of inflammatory cells within the scaffolds were evaluated for longer implantation times (2 and 4 weeks). Chitosan with DA 15\% attracted the highest number of leukocytes to the implant site. High numbers of adherent inflammatory cells were also observed in this material. For longer implantation periods Ch scaffolds with a DA of 15\% induced the formation of a thick fibrous capsule and a high infiltration of inflammatory cells within the scaffold. Our results indicate that the biological response to implanted Ch scaffolds was influenced by the DA. Chitosan with a DA of 15\% induce a more intense inflammatory response when compared with DA 4\% Ch. Because inflammation and healing are interrelated, this result may provide clues for the relative importance of acetyl and amine functional groups in tissue repair and regeneration. {\textcopyright} 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.},
	keywords = {acetic acid derivative, Acetylation, Acute inflammatory response, amine, Amine functional groups, animal cell, animal experiment, animal tissue, Animals, article, Biological materials, Biological response, Biomaterials, cell adhesion, cell infiltration, Chitin, chitosan, Chitosan scaffold, Degree of acetylation, Fibrous capsule, Fibrous capsule formation, freeze drying, Functional groups, Hydrogels, implant, implantation, Implantation periods, Implants, Experimental, Inflammation, Inflammatory cells, Inflammatory reaction, Inflammatory response, leukocyte count, Leukocytes, male, Mice, Mice, Inbred BALB C, Microscopy, Electron, Scanning, mouse, nonhuman, Pathology, porosity, Porous scaffold, Prosthesis Implantation, Relative importance, Scaffolds, Subcutaneous Tissue, Surface Properties, Three dimensional, Tissue regeneration, tissue repair, Tissue response, Tissue responses, Tissue Scaffolds},
	isbn = {15493296 (ISSN)},
	url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77649219383\&partnerID=40\&md5=58781af29b82f3108ded649c4776e428},
	author = {Barbosa, J.N. and Amaral, I.F. and {\'A}guas, A.P. and Barbosa, M.A.}
}
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},
	month = {2010///},
	pages = {2385 - 2392},
	abstract = {Currently, in bone tissue engineering research, the development of appropriate biomaterials for the regeneration of bony tissues is a major concern. Bone tissue is composed of a structural protein, collagen type I, on which calcium phosphate crystals are enclosed. For tissue engineering, one of the most applied strategies consists on the development and application of three dimensional porous scaffolds with similar composition to the bone. In this way, they can provide a physical support for cell attachment, proliferation, nutrient transport and new bone tissue infiltration. Hydroxyapatite is a calcium phosphate with a similar composition of bone and widely applied in several medical/dentistry fields. Therefore, in this study, hydroxyapatite three dimensional porous scaffolds were produced using the polymer replication method. Next, the porous scaffolds were homogeneously coated with a film of collagen type I by applying vacuum force. Yet, due to collagen degradability properties, it was necessary to perform an adequate crosslinking method. As a result, N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) and N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) was employed as an efficient and non-toxic crosslinking method in this research. The composites were characterized by means of SEM, DSC and TNBS. Furthermore, heparin was incorporated in order to accomplish sustained delivery of a growth factor of interest namely, bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP-2). BMP-2 binding and release of non-heparinized and heparinized scaffolds was evaluated at specific time points. The incorporation of heparin leads to a reduced initial burst phase when compared to the non heparinized materials. The results show a beneficial effect with the incorporation of heparin and its potential as a localized drug delivery system for the sustained release of growth factors. {\textcopyright} 2010 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.},
	keywords = {Achilles Tendon, Animals, Apatite, article, Beneficial effects, Binding and release, Biocompatible Materials, Biological materials, Biomaterials, Bone, Bone and Bones, bone morphogenetic protein 2, Bone morphogenetic proteins, Bone Substitutes, bone tissue, Bone tissue engineering, Bony tissue, Calcium, calcium phosphate, Calcium phosphate crystals, Cattle, Cell attachments, Collagen, collagen degradation, collagen type 1, Collagen type I, controlled study, cross linking, Cross-Linking Reagents, Crosslinking, cyanamide, Degradability, differential scanning calorimetry, Drug delivery, drug delivery system, Durapatite, Grafts, Growth factor, heparin, Hydrogels, hydroxyapatite, Microscopy, Electron, Scanning, n (3 dimethyllaminopropyl) n{\textquoteright} ethylcarbodiimide, n hydroxysuccinimide, N-hydroxysuccinimide, Nutrient transport, Peptides, polymer, Polymer replication, Polymers, Polysaccharides, porosity, Porous scaffold, priority journal, protein binding, Scaffolds, Scanning electron microscopy, SEM, Specific time, Structural proteins, Sustained release, Three dimensional, Three-dimensional porous scaffolds, Three-dimensional scaffolds, Tissue engineering, tissue scaffold, Tissue Scaffolds, trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid, unclassified drug, vacuum, Vacuum force},
	isbn = {09574530 (ISSN)},
	url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77956420058\&partnerID=40\&md5=a723fdb7ea856a5286080a1a4aab82a2},
	author = {Teixeira, S. and Yang, L. and Dijkstra, P.J. and Ferraz, M.P. and Monteiro, F.J.}
}
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},
	month = {2010///},
	pages = {371 - 379},
	abstract = {Bone repair and regeneration is one of the most extensively studied areas in the field of tissue engineering. All of the current tissue engineering approaches to create bone focus on intramembranous ossification, ignoring the other mechanism of bone formation, endochondral ossification. We propose to create a transient cartilage template in vitro, which could serve as an intermediate for bone formation by the endochondral mechanism once implanted in vivo. The goals of the study are (1) to prepare and characterize type I collagen sponges as a scaffold for the cartilage template, and (2) to establish a method of culturing chondrocytes in type I collagen sponges and induce cell maturation. Collagen sponges were generated from a 1\% solution of type I collagen using a freeze/dry technique followed by UV light crosslinking. Chondrocytes isolated from two locations in chick embryo sterna were cultured in these sponges and treated with retinoic acid to induce chondrocyte maturation and extracellular matrix deposition. Material strength testing as well as microscopic and biochemical analyzes were conducted to evaluate the properties of sponges and cell behavior during the culture period. We found that our collagen sponges presented improved stiffness and supported chondrocyte attachment and proliferation. Cells underwent maturation, depositing an abundant extracellular matrix throughout the scaffold, expressing high levels of type X collagen, type I collagen and alkaline phosphatase. These results demonstrate that we have created a transient cartilage template with potential to direct endochondral bone formation after implantation. {\textcopyright} 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.},
	keywords = {alkaline phosphatase, animal cell, animal tissue, Animals, article, Biocompatible Materials, Body fluids, Bone, Bone and Bones, Bone Regeneration, Cartilage, cartilage cell, Cattle, Cell culture, cell maturation, chick embryo, Chondrocytes, Collagen, collagen implant, collagen type 1, collagen type 10, Compressive Strength, controlled study, embryo, enchondral ossification, Endochondral ossification, extracellular matrix, freeze drying, Humans, immunohistochemistry, Ligaments, materials testing, Microscopy, Electron, Scanning, nonhuman, Phosphatases, protein cross linking, Protein Isoforms, retinoic acid, Scaffolds, Scanning electron microscopy, Stress, Mechanical, Tissue engineering, tissue scaffold, Type I collagen, Type X collagen, Ultraviolet radiation},
	isbn = {15493296 (ISSN)},
	url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77953822519\&partnerID=40\&md5=b16072278467a72588546ba56f337cc0},
	author = {Oliveira, S.M. and Ringshia, R.A. and Legeros, R.Z. and Clark, E. and Yost, M.J. and Terracio, L. and Teixeira, C.C.}
}
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},
	month = {2010///},
	pages = {567 - 575},
	abstract = {During the last decades, different materials of both natural and synthetic origin have been developed with the aim of inducing and controlling osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). In order for that to happen, it is necessary that the material to be implanted obey a series of requirements, namely: osteoconduction, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. Additionally, they must be low-priced, easy to produce, shape, and store. Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a well known ceramic with a composition similar to the mineral component of bone and is highly biocompatible and easy to obtain and/or process. On the other hand, collagen is the main structural protein present in the human body and bone. In this study, a polymer replication method was applied and a highly porous HA scaffold was produced. Collagen was later incorporated to improve the biological properties of the scaffold while resembling the bone composition. The scaffolds were characterized by means of scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy. In vitro and in vivo testing was performed in all scaffolds produced. The goal of this study was to evaluate the in vivo osteogenic potential of MSCs from two different species seeded on the different HA based porous scaffolds with collagen type I. The results indicate that all scaffolds exhibit relevant bone formation, being more prominent in the case of the HA scaffolds. {\textcopyright} 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.},
	keywords = {animal cell, animal experiment, animal model, Animals, article, Biocompatibility, Biocompatible Materials, Biodegradation, Bone, Bone and Bones, Bone formation, bone tissue, Calcium, Calcium alloys, calcium phosphate, Calcium phosphates, Cell Count, Cell culture, Cell Culture Techniques, Cells, Cultured, cellular distribution, Ceramic materials, ceramics, Collagen, collagen type 1, Durapatite, Energy dispersive spectroscopy, Flowcharting, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Humans, hydroxyapatite, Hydroxylation, in vitro study, In vivo bone formation, in vivo study, In-vivo, infrared spectroscopy, Macroporous, Macroporous scaffolds, male, materials testing, Mesenchymal stem cell, Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Mice, Microscopy, Electron, Scanning, nonhuman, ossification, Osteogenesis, porous polymer, rat, Rats, Rats, Wistar, Scaffolds, Scanning electron microscopy, Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared, Stem cells, Tissue engineering, tissue scaffold, Tissue Scaffolds},
	isbn = {15493296 (ISSN)},
	url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77950190285\&partnerID=40\&md5=612e26b56020935c7b0b1c564bffa89a},
	author = {Teixeira, S. and Fernandes, H. and Leusink, A. and Van Blitterswijk, C. and Ferraz, M.P. and Monteiro, F.J. and De Boer, J.}
}
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	volume = {95},
	year = {2010},
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},
	month = {2010///},
	pages = {1 - 8},
	abstract = {This study concerns the preparation and in vitro characterization of functionalized hydroxyapatite (HA) porous scaffolds, which are intended to be used as drug-delivery systems and bone-regeneration matrices. Hydroxyapatite scaffolds were prepared using the polymer replication method, and, after being submitted to a specific sintering cycle, collagen Type I was incorporated on the surface. After the coating procedure, collagen was crosslinked using the N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) and N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) conjugation method. In this study, hydroxyapatite scaffolds with uncrosslinked and cross-linked Type I collagen were evaluated. Cell morphology and deposition of extracellular matrix were assessed by scanning electron microscopy, whereas cell distribution was visualized by means of methylene blue staining. MTS and total DNA quantification assays were used to evaluate the viability and proliferation of human bone marrow cells cultured on all the materials for 28 days. Results showed that the cells were able to adhere, proliferate, and form a mineralized matrix on the surface of all the materials. Furthermore, the cells were able to spread from one pore to another and form cell clusters. The results show that these scaffolds are good candidates to serve as drug delivery vehicles and for tissue engineering purposes. {\textcopyright} 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.},
	keywords = {1 (3 dimethylaminopropyl) 3 ethylcarbodiimide, adult, Animal cell culture, Apatite, article, Automobile exhibitions, Bone, bone marrow cell, Bone Marrow Cells, bone matrix, bone mineralization, Bone Regeneration, bone tissue, Bone tissue regeneration, Calcification, Physiologic, cell adhesion, Cell clusters, Cell culture, Cell distribution, Cell morphology, cell proliferation, cell structure, cell viability, Cells, Cultured, cellular distribution, Ceramic materials, chemistry, Coating procedures, Collagen, collagen type 1, Collagen type I, conjugation, controlled study, cross linking, cross linking reagent, Cross-Linking Reagents, Crosslinked, cytology, Cytotoxicity, DNA, DNA quantification, drug conjugation, Drug delivery, drug delivery system, Drug delivery vehicles, drug effect, Drug-delivery systems, Durapatite, Extracellular matrices, extracellular matrix, Functionalized, human, Human bone marrow cells, human cell, Humans, hydroxyapatite, in vitro study, In-vitro, Macroporous, Macroporous ceramics, male, matrix, metabolism, methylene blue, Methylene blue staining, Microscopy, Electron, Scanning, molecular scaffold, n hydroxysuccinimide, N-hydroxysuccinimide, polymer, Polymer replication, porosity, Porous scaffold, Scaffolds, Scanning electron microscopy, Sintering, Sintering cycles, spectrometry, Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission, Tissue engineering, tissue scaffold, Tissue Scaffolds, Type I collagen, Young Adult},
	isbn = {15493296 (ISSN)},
	url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77956483928\&partnerID=40\&md5=de85a8bfe5af88cbc45e80302ab4dfd4},
	author = {Teixeira, S. and Fernandes, M.H. and Ferraz, M.P. and Monteiro, F.J.}
}
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	month = {2009///},
	pages = {625 - 634},
	abstract = {Chitosan scaffolds have been shown to possess biological and mechanical properties suitable for tissue engineering and clinical applications. In the present work, chitosan sponges were evaluated regarding their ability to support cartilage cell proliferation and maturation, which are the first steps in endochondral bone formation. Chitosan sponges were seeded with chondrocytes isolated from chicken embryo sterna. Chondrocyte/chitosan constructs were cultured for 20 days, and treated with retinoic acid (RA) to induce chondrocyte maturation and matrix synthesis. At different time points, samples were collected for microscopic, histological, biochemical, and mechanical analyses. Results show chondrocyte attachment, proliferation, and abundant matrix synthesis, completely obliterating the pores of the sponges. RA treatment caused chondrocyte hypertrophy, characterized by the presence of type X collagen in the extracellular matrix and increased alkaline phosphatase activity. In addition, hypertrophy markedly changed the mechanical properties of the chondrocyte/chitosan constructs. In conclusion, we have developed chitosan sponges with adequate pore structure and mechanical properties to serve as a support for hypertrophic chondrocytes. In parallel studies, we have evaluated the ability of this mature cartilage scaffold to induce endochondral ossification. {\textcopyright} Copyright 2009, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. 2009.},
	keywords = {alkaline phosphatase, Alkaline phosphatase activity, animal, animal cell, animal tissue, Animals, article, biomechanics, Body fluids, Bone, Bone and Bones, Bone formation, Cartilage, cartilage cell, Cell culture, cell damage, cell hypertrophy, cell isolation, cell maturation, Cell membranes, cell proliferation, Cells, Cultured, chick embryo, Chicken embryo, Chitin, chitosan, Chitosan scaffold, Chondrocyte, Chondrocyte maturation, Chondrocytes, Clinical application, collagen type 10, Collagen Type X, controlled study, cytology, DNA, drug effect, embryo, enchondral ossification, Endochondral ossification, enzyme activity, enzymology, Extracellular matrices, extracellular matrix, gene expression profiling, Hypertrophic chondrocytes, in vitro study, In-vitro, Ligaments, Matrix synthesis, Mechanical analysis, Mechanical properties, metabolism, methodology, nonhuman, Pathology, physiology, Porifera, porosity, priority journal, retinoic acid, Retinoic acids, Scaffolds, sponge (Porifera), Sterna, sternum, synthesis, Time points, Tissue engineering, tissue scaffold, Tissue Scaffolds, Tretinoin, Type X collagen},
	isbn = {19373341 (ISSN)},
	url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-64549143844\&partnerID=40\&md5=310f8e62d4dd51ccb9399db171440148},
	author = {Oliveira, S.M. and Amaral, I.F. and Barbosa, M.A. and Teixeira, C.C.}
}
@article {2317,
	title = {Engineering endochondral bone: In vivo studies},
	journal = {Tissue Engineering - Part ATissue Eng. Part A},
	volume = {15},
	year = {2009},
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	month = {2009///},
	pages = {635 - 643},
	abstract = {The use of biomaterials to replace lost bone has been a common practice for decades. More recently, the demands for bone repair and regeneration have pushed research into the use of cultured cells and growth factors in association with these materials. Here we report a novel approach to engineer new bone using a transient cartilage scaffold to induce endochondral ossification. Chondrocyte/chitosan scaffolds (both a transient cartilage scaffold- experimental-and a permanent cartilage scaffold-control) were prepared and implanted subcutaneously in nude mice. Bone formation was evaluated over a period of 5 months. Mineralization was assessed by Faxitron, micro computed tomography, backscatter electrons, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analyses. Histological analysis provided further information on tissue changes in and around the implanted scaffolds. The deposition of ectopic bone was detected in the surface of the experimental implants as early as 1 month after implantation. After 3 months, bone trabeculae and bone marrow cavities were formed inside the scaffolds. The bone deposited was similar to the bone of the mice vertebra. Interestingly, no bone formation was observed in control implants. In conclusion, an engineered transient cartilage template carries all the signals necessary to induce endochondral bone formation in vivo. {\textcopyright} Copyright 2009, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. 2009.},
	keywords = {animal, animal experiment, animal tissue, Animals, article, Biological materials, Biomaterials, Bone, Bone and Bones, Bone formation, bone marrow, bone mineralization, Bone repair, bone transplantation, Calcification, Physiologic, Cartilage, cartilage cell, chick embryo, chitosan, Chondrocytes, Computerized tomography, controlled study, Cultured cell, cytology, drug effect, Ectopic bones, ectopic tissue, electron, enchondral ossification, Endochondral ossification, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Growth (materials), Growth factor, Histological analysis, histology, implantation, in vivo study, In-control, In-vivo, infrared spectroscopy, Ligaments, male, metabolism, methodology, Mice, Mice, Nude, micro-computed tomography, Microcomputed tomography, Microscopy, Electron, Scanning, mineral, Minerals, mouse, Mus, Mus musculus, nonhuman, Nude mice, nude mouse, ossification, physiology, priority journal, Prosthesis Implantation, Scaffolds, Scanning electron microscopy, Spectroscopic analysis, Spectroscopy, Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared, Tissue changes, Tissue engineering, tissue scaffold, Tissue Scaffolds, Tomography, trabecular bone, vertebra},
	isbn = {19373341 (ISSN)},
	url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-64549096039\&partnerID=40\&md5=d389cb8b10be8945007a5b6996b8896f},
	author = {Oliveira, S.M. and Mijares, D.Q. and Turner, G. and Amaral, I.F. and Barbosa, M.A. and Teixeira, C.C.}
}
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},
	month = {2009///},
	pages = {5465 - 5475},
	abstract = {Chitosan (Ch) porous matrices were investigated regarding their ability to be colonized by human microvascular endothelial cells (HPMEC-ST1.6R cell line) and macrovascular endothelial cells namely HUVECs. Specifically we assessed if previous incubation of Ch in a fibronectin (FN) solution was effective in promoting endothelial cell (EC) adhesion to Ch matrices with different degrees of acetylation (DAs). Upon FN physiadsorption, marked differences were found between the two DAs investigated, namely DA 4\% and 15\%. While cell adhesion was impaired on Ch with DA 15\%, ECs were able to not only adhere to Ch with DA 4\%, but also to spread and colonize the scaffolds, with retention of the EC phenotype and angiogenic potential. To explain the observed differences between the two DAs, protein adsorption studies using                        125I-FN and immunofluorescent labelling of FN cell-binding domains were carried out. In agreement with the higher cell numbers found, scaffolds with DA 4\% revealed a higher number of exposed FN cell-binding domains as well as greater ability to adsorb FN and to retain and exchange adsorbed FN in the presence of competitive proteins. These findings suggest that the DA is a key parameter modulating EC adhesion to FN-coated Ch by influencing the adsorbed protein layer. {\textcopyright} 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
},
	keywords = {Acetylation, Adhesion, Adsorption, angiogenesis, article, Biocompatible Materials, Blood vessel prostheses, cell adhesion, Cell culture, cell invasion, Cell Line, Cell lines, Cell membranes, Cell number, cell proliferation, Cell size, cell spreading, cell survival, Cell-binding domain, Chitin, Chitin/chitosan, chitosan, colony formation, controlled study, Degrees of acetylation, Electric conductivity measurement, Electric currents, Endothelial cell, Endothelial Cells, Endothelialisation, endothelium, endothelium cell, epithelization, Fibronectin, Fibronectins, human, human cell, Human microvascular endothelial cells, Humans, immunofluorescence test, Key parameters, Labels, materials testing, Matrix algebra, Neovascularization, Physiologic, phenotype, porosity, Porous matrixs, priority journal, Protein adsorption, Protein layers, Scaffold, Scaffolds, Self assembly, Tissue engineering, tissue scaffold, umbilical vein},
	isbn = {01429612 (ISSN)},
	url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-68549107574\&partnerID=40\&md5=9babb57c1a4f2ae6eb7e7e0643bffe48},
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}
@article {2308,
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},
	month = {2009///},
	pages = {1510 - 1514},
	abstract = {The present study refers to the preparation and characterization of porous hydroxyapatite scaffolds to be used as matrices for bone regeneration or as specific release vehicles. Ceramics are widely used for bone tissue engineering purposes and in this study, hydroxyapatite porous scaffolds were produced using the polymer replication method. Polyurethane sponges were used as templates and impregnated with a ceramic slurry at different ratios, and sintered at 1300~{\textdegree}C following a specific thermal cycle. The characteristics of the hydroxyapatite porous scaffolds and respective powder used as starting material, were investigated by using scanning electron microscopy, particle size distribution, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy and compressive mechanical testing techniques. It was possible to produce highly porous hydroxyapatite scaffolds presenting micro and macropores and pore interconnectivity. {\textcopyright} 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.},
	keywords = {Apatite, Bone, Bone regenerations, Bone tissue engineerings, Ceramic materials, Ceramic slurries, Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopies, hydroxyapatite, infrared spectroscopy, Macro-pores, Mechanical testing, Physical characterizations, Polymer blends, Polymer replications, Polymers, Polyurethane sponges, Pore interconnectivity, Porous hydroxyapatites, Porous scaffolds, Scaffolds, Scanning electron microscopy, Spectroscopic analysis, Starting materials, Thermal cycles, Tissue engineering, X- ray diffractions},
	isbn = {09284931 (ISSN)},
	url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-67349181295\&partnerID=40\&md5=ea36fd01a8565ecbd7230948b317995d},
	author = {Teixeira, S. and Rodriguez, M.A. and Pena, P. and De Aza, A.H. and De Aza, S. and Ferraz, M.P. and Monteiro, F.J.}
}
@book {2363,
	title = {Three dimensional macroporous calcium phosphate scaffolds for bone tissue engineering},
	series = {Key Engineering MaterialsKey Eng Mat},
	volume = {361-363 II},
	year = {2008},
	note = {Cited By (since 1996): 5Export Date: 21 November 2012Source: ScopusCODEN: KEMAELanguage of Original Document: EnglishCorrespondence Address: Teixeira, S.; INEB, Instituto de Engenharia Biom{\'e}dica, Laborat{\'o}rio de Biomateriais, Rua do Campo Alegre 823, 4150-180, Porto, Portugal; email: smsilva@ineb.up.ptReferences: Rose, F.R., Cyster, L.A., Grant, D.M., Scotchford, C.A., Howdle, S.M., Shakesheff, K.M.K.M., In vitro assessment of cell penetration into porous hydroxyapatite scaffolds with a central aligned channel (2004) Biomaterials, 25 (24), pp. 5507-5514;Anthony, C., Analysis of 3D bone ingrowth into polymer scaffolds via micro-computed tomography imaging (2004) Biomaterials, 25 (20), pp. 4947-4954; 
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},
	month = {2008///},
	pages = {947 - 950},
	abstract = {Calcium phosphate ceramics are widely used as bone substitutes since they are biocompatible and bioactive. Having a chemical composition close to natural bone, calcium phosphate ceramics are promising bone substitute materials in orthopaedics, maxillofacial surgery and dentistry. Hydroxyapatite (HA) and tricalcium phosphate (TCP) are the most commonly used calcium phosphates, because their calcium/phosphorus (Ca/P) ratios are close to that of natural bone and they are relatively stable in physiological environment. HA is a major constituent of bone materials and is resorbed after a long time of residence in the body. In this work, highly porous hydroxyapatite scaffolds were produced by polymer replication method and their properties evaluated by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and micro computerized tomography (μ-CT).},
	keywords = {Biocompatibility, Bone, calcium phosphate, Calcium phosphates, Computerized tomography, Maxillofacial prostheses, Maxillofacial surgery, Micro computerized tomography, Porous, Scaffolds, Scanning electron microscopy, Tissue engineering},
	isbn = {10139826 (ISSN)},
	url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-38149045804\&partnerID=40\&md5=d137e6232587d31ba95a0c04c781c90a},
	author = {Teixeira, S. and Oliveira, S. and Ferraz, M.P. and Monteiro, F.J.}
}
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	title = {Three-dimensional culture of human osteoblastic cells in chitosan sponges: The effect of the degree of acetylation},
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	month = {2006///},
	pages = {335 - 346},
	abstract = {In this investigation, the effect of the degree of acetylation (DA) of chitosan on the behavior of human osteoblastic MG-63 cells cultured in three-dimensional chitosan matrices was assessed. Chitosan sponges with DAs in the range of 4 to 49\% were prepared and characterized in terms of microstructure, porosity, and pore size. Collagen sponges were used as 3D control. Cell proliferation was determined using the MTT assay while the retention of the osteoblastic phenotype was monitored by assaying alkaline phosphatase activity. Cell morphology, cytoskeletal organization, and viability were assessed using different microscopy techniques. Chitosan sponges showed a similar microstructure regardless the DA, except for the highest DA used, where a more heterogeneous pore distribution was observed. In terms of cell proliferation, alkaline phosphatase activity and cell viability, cells cultured in chitosan scaffolds performed as well as in the 3D control regardless the DA, except for the highest DA used, where an inhibitory effect on cell proliferation was found. However, while in sponges with DAs <= 13\% cells attached and spread displaying long cell filopodia and numerous cell-to-cell contacts, in sponges with higher DAs cells tended to remain spherical and grow into spheroid-like cellular aggregates. In the present study, the DA played a key role in determining the affinity of osteoblastic cells towards the substrates, possibly by influencing the nature of the initial adsorbed protein layer. {\textcopyright} 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.},
	keywords = {Acetylation, Aggregates, alkaline phosphatase, article, Bone Regeneration, bone tissue, Bone tissue engineering, Cell culture, Cell Culture Techniques, Cell filopodia, cell growth, cell proliferation, Cell Shape, cell structure, cell survival, cell viability, chitosan, Collagen, confocal microscopy, controlled study, Cytoskeletal organization, cytoskeleton, Degree of acetylation (DA), enzyme activity, gel permeation chromatography, human, human cell, Humans, infrared spectroscopy, Microstructure, morphology, osteoblast, Osteoblastic cells, Osteoblasts, Phosphatase activity, porosity, Proteins, Scaffold, Scaffolds, Scanning electron microscopy, Substrates, Tissue engineering},
	isbn = {00219304 (ISSN)},
	url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33645101773\&partnerID=40\&md5=5adc6336963ec1c8a83d8ec89943159d},
	author = {Amaral, I.F. and Sampaio, P. and Barbosa, M.A.}
}
@book {2424,
	title = {Porous HA scaffolds for drug releasing},
	series = {Key Engineering MaterialsKey Eng Mat},
	volume = {284-286},
	year = {2005},
	note = {Cited By (since 1996): 1Export Date: 21 November 2012Source: ScopusCODEN: KEMAELanguage of Original Document: EnglishCorrespondence Address: Queiroz, A.C.; INEB, Instituto de Engenharia Biom{\'e}dica, Laborat{\'o}rio de Biomateriais, Rua do Campo Alegre 823, 4150-180 Porto, Portugal; email: aqueiroz@ineb.up.ptReferences: Queiroz, A.C., (2001) Biomaterials, 22, p. 1393},
	month = {2005///},
	pages = {407 - 410},
	abstract = {Dense and porous hydroxyapatite materials aimed at being used in controlled drug delivery, were characterised and studied in order to evaluate their ability to adsorb and release sodium ampicillin in a controlled manner, as a model for a drug delivery system, potentially applicable associated to surgery for the treatment of bone defects. These porous materials should also have adequate mechanical strength to withstand manipulation and sculpturing in surgery room. Adsorption and release profiles were obtained for a range of porous materials, leading to higher adsorption rates and more adequate release profiles than for dense materials.},
	keywords = {Adsorption, ampicillin, Controlled drug delivery, Drug release, hydroxyapatite, orthopedics, Porous hydroxyapatite, Porous hydroxyapatites, Porous materials, Scaffolds, Sodium ampicillin, Surgery, Surgery rooms},
	isbn = {10139826 (ISSN)},
	url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-34248995543\&partnerID=40\&md5=db9f063f6d3b98c88a9d87c693ada572},
	author = {Queiroz, A.C. and Santos, J.D. and Monteiro, F.J.}
}
