Endothelial cell adhesion and proliferation on wrinkled diamond-like carbon films on grooved PDMS substrates

RSC Applied Interfaces 2026 Open access

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Authors: So Nagashima, Terumitsu Hasebe, Atsushi Hotta, Tetsuya Suzuki
DOI: 10.1039/d5lf00333d
Cited by: 1
References: 39

Abstract

Wrinkled diamond-like carbon films on grooved PDMS guide human umbilical vein endothelial cells along grooves, while lamellipodia and filopodia adhere to wrinkle crests. Sustained proliferation indicates potential for vascular tissue engineering.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Materials and Mechanics Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research 3D Printing in Biomedical Research

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Applied Interfaces
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
3
Issue
5
Pages
1409–1414
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN