Diagram showing a coil-flanked XTEN protein with stabilizing mutations, forming an injectable protein gel that exhibits self-healing, shear-thinning, and supports high cell viability, with a close-up of green cells.

Protein-Based Biomaterial Protects Injected Cells, Improves Engraftment

March 13, 2024 | Categories: Core Faculty, Research | Tagged: , , , ,

Research led by Cole DeForest, PhD in collaboration with Chuck Murry, MD, PhD and Kelly Stevens, PhD details a new protein-based biomaterial that could help improve engraftment and function following injectable cell therapies. Read More