title: Three-dimensional graphene foams promote osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells.
abstract: Graphene is a novel material whose application in biomedical sciences has only begun to be realized. In the present study, we have employed three-dimensional graphene foams as culture substrates for human mesenchymal stem cells and provide evidence that these materials can maintain stem cell viability and promote osteogenic differentiation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, VU Station B #351631, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37235, USA.
authors.forename: Spencer W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Crowder
authors.forename: Dhiraj
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Prasai
authors.forename: Rutwik
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rath
authors.forename: Daniel A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Balikov
authors.forename: Hojae
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bae
authors.forename: Kirill I
authors.initials: KI
authors.lastname: Bolotin
authors.forename: Hak-Joon
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Sung
mesh_terms: D018929:Cell Culture Techniques / Q000379:methods; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D002470:Cell Survival; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D006108:Graphite / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D059630:Mesenchymal Stem Cells / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D010012:Osteogenesis
chemical_list: D006108:Graphite