The effect of concentration, thermal history and cell seeding density on the initial mechanical properties of agarose hydrogels.

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Summary

The equilibrium and dynamic compressive modulus of agarose hydrogels were observed to reduce if maintained at 37 ( composite function)C following gelation compared with samples maintained at room temperature, and depending on the methodology used to encapsulate chondrocytes within agaroses, the equilibrium compressiveModulus was found to be significantly higher than the compressive equilibrium modulus.

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2009-10-01
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Agarose, Self-healing hydrogels, Materials science, Ultimate tensile strength, Elastic modulus

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