@article{AngelovaDaskalovaFilipovetal.,
  author    = {Angelova, Liliya and Daskalova, Albena and Filipov, Emil and Monforte Vila, Xavier and Tomasch, Janine and Avdeev, Georgi and Teuschl-Woller, Andreas Herbert and Buchvarov, Ivan},
  title     = {Optimizing the Surface Structural and Morphological Properties of Silk Thin Films via Ultra-Short Laser Texturing for Creation of Muscle Cell Matrix Model},
  series = {Polymers},
  volume    = {2022},
  journal   = {Polymers},
  number    = {14(13), 2584},
  abstract  = {Temporary scaffolds that mimic the extracellular matrix's structure and provide a stable substratum for the natural growth of cells are an innovative trend in the field of tissue engineering. The aim of this study is to obtain and design porous 2D fibroin-based cell matrices by femtosecond laser-induced microstructuring for future applications in muscle tissue engineering. Ultra-fast laser treatment is a non-contact method, which generates controlled porosity-the creation of micro/nanostructures on the surface of the biopolymer that can strongly affect cell behavior, while the control over its surface characteristics has the potential of directing the growth of future muscle tissue in the desired direction. The laser structured 2D thin film matrices from silk were characterized by means of SEM, EDX, AFM, FTIR, Micro-Raman, XRD, and 3D-roughness analyses. A WCA evaluation and initial experiments with murine C2C12 myoblasts cells were also performed. The results show that by varying the laser parameters, a different structuring degree can be achieved through the initial lifting and ejection of the material around the area of laser interaction to generate porous channels with varying widths and depths. The proper optimization of the applied laser parameters can significantly improve the bioactive properties of the investigated 2D model of a muscle cell matrix. Keywords: biopolymers; femtosecond laser processing; muscle cell matrix 2D model; muscle tissue engineering; silk fibroin.},
  subject      = {Tissue Engineering},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DeiningerWagnerHeimeletal.,
  author    = {Deininger, Christian and Wagner, Andrea and Heimel, Patrick and Salzer, Elias and Monforte Vila, Xavier and Weißenbacher, Nadja and Grillari, Johannes and Redl, Heinz and Wichlas, Florian and Freude, Thomas and Tempfer, Herbert and Teuschl-Woller, Andreas and Traweger, Andreas},
  title     = {Enhanced BMP-2-Mediated Bone Repair Using an Anisotropic Silk Fibroin Scaffold Coated with Bone-like Apatite},
  series = {Int. J. Mol. Sci.},
  volume    = {23},
  journal   = {Int. J. Mol. Sci.},
  number    = {1 / 283},
  abstract  = {The repair of large bone defects remains challenging and often requires graft material due to limited availability of autologous bone. In clinical settings, collagen sponges loaded with excessive amounts of bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP-2) are occasionally used for the treatment of bone non-unions, increasing the risk of adverse events. Therefore, strategies to reduce rhBMP-2 dosage are desirable. Silk scaffolds show great promise due to their favorable biocompatibility and their utility for various biofabrication methods. For this study, we generated silk scaffolds with axially aligned pores, which were subsequently treated with 10× simulated body fluid (SBF) to generate an apatitic calcium phosphate coating. Using a rat femoral critical sized defect model (CSD) we evaluated if the resulting scaffold allows the reduction of BMP-2 dosage to promote efficient bone repair by providing appropriate guidance cues. Highly porous, anisotropic silk scaffolds were produced, demonstrating good cytocompatibility in vitro and treatment with 10× SBF resulted in efficient surface coating. In vivo, the coated silk scaffolds loaded with a low dose of rhBMP-2 demonstrated significantly improved bone regeneration when compared to the unmineralized scaffold. Overall, our findings show that this simple and cost-efficient technique yields scaffolds that enhance rhBMP-2 mediated bone healing.},
  subject      = {Tissue Engineering},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KhimichProsolovMishurovaetal.,
  author    = {Khimich, Margarita A. and Prosolov, Konstantin A. and Mishurova, Tatiana and Evsevleev, Sergej and Monforte, Xavier and Teuschl, Andreas H. and Slezak, Paul and Ibragimov, Egor A. and Saprykin, Alexander A. and Kovalevskaya, Zhanna G. and Dmitriev, Andrey I. and Bruno, Giovanni and Sharkeev, Yurii P.},
  title     = {Advances in Laser Additive Manufacturing of Ti-Nb Alloys: From Nanostructured Powders to Bulk Objects},
  series = {Nanomaterials (Basel)},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Nanomaterials (Basel)},
  number    = {5 / 1159},
  abstract  = {The additive manufacturing of low elastic modulus alloys that have a certain level of porosity for biomedical needs is a growing area of research. Here, we show the results of manufacturing of porous and dense samples by a laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) of Ti-Nb alloy, using two distinctive fusion strategies. The nanostructured Ti-Nb alloy powders were produced by mechanical alloying and have a nanostructured state with nanosized grains up to 90 nm. The manufactured porous samples have pronounced open porosity and advanced roughness, contrary to dense samples with a relatively smooth surface profile. The structure of both types of samples after LPBF is formed by uniaxial grains having micro- and nanosized features. The inner structure of the porous samples is comprised of an open interconnected system of pores. The volume fraction of isolated porosity is 2 vol. \% and the total porosity is 20 vol. \%. Cell viability was assessed in vitro for 3 and 7 days using the MG63 cell line. With longer culture periods, cells showed an increased cell density over the entire surface of a porous Ti-Nb sample. Both types of samples are not cytotoxic and could be used for further in vivo studies.},
  subject      = {Tissue Engineering},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SchandaKeiblHeimeletal.,
  author    = {Schanda, Jakob and Keibl, Claudia and Heimel, Patrick and Monforte, Xavier and Feichtinger, Xaver and Teuschl, Andreas and Baierl, Andreas and Muschitz, Christian and Redl, Heinz and Fialka, Christian and Mittermayr, Rainer},
  title     = {Zoledronic Acid Substantially Improves Bone Microarchitecture and Biomechanical Properties After Rotator Cuff Repair in a Rodent Chronic Defect Model},
  series = {Am J Sports Med},
  volume    = {2020 Jul},
  journal   = {Am J Sports Med},
  number    = {48 (9)},
  pages     = {2151 -- 2160},
  abstract  = {Background: Bone mineral density at the humeral head is reduced in patients with chronic rotator cuff tears. Bone loss in the humeral head is associated with repair failure after rotator cuff reconstruction. Bisphosphonates (eg, zoledronic acid) increase bone mineral density. Hypothesis: Zoledronic acid improves bone mineral density of the humeral head and biomechanical properties of the enthesis after reconstruction of chronic rotator cuff tears in rats. Study design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: A total of 32 male Sprague-Dawley rats underwent unilateral (left) supraspinatus tenotomy with delayed transosseous rotator cuff reconstruction after 3 weeks. All rats were sacrificed 8 weeks after rotator cuff repair. Animals were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups. At 1 day after rotator cuff reconstruction, the intervention group was treated with a single subcutaneous dose of zoledronic acid at 100 µg/kg bodyweight, and the control group received 1 mL of subcutaneous saline solution. In 12 animals of each group, micro-computed tomography scans of both shoulders were performed as well as biomechanical testing of the supraspinatus enthesis of both sides. In 4 animals of each group, histological analyses were conducted. Results: In the intervention group, bone volume fraction (bone volume/total volume [BV/TV]) of the operated side was higher at the lateral humeral head (P = .005) and the medial humeral head (P = .010) compared with the control group. Trabecular number on the operated side was higher at the lateral humeral head (P = .004) and the medial humeral head (P = .001) in the intervention group. Maximum load to failure rates on the operated side were higher in the intervention group (P < .001). Cortical thickness positively correlated with higher maximum load to failure rates in the intervention group (r = 0.69; P = .026). Histological assessment revealed increased bone formation in the intervention group. Conclusion: Single-dose therapy of zoledronic acid provided an improvement of bone microarchitecture at the humeral head as well as an increase of maximum load to failure rates after transosseous reconstruction of chronic rotator cuff lesions in rats. Clinical relevance: Zoledronic acid improves bone microarchitecture as well as biomechanical properties after reconstruction of chronic rotator cuff tears in rodents. These results need to be verified in clinical investigations.},
  subject      = {Tissue Engineering},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{FeichtingerMonforteKeibletal.,
  author    = {Feichtinger, Xaver and Monforte, Xavier and Keibl, Claudia and Hercher, David and Schanda, Jakob and Teuschl, Andreas and Muschitz, Christian and Redl, Heinz and Fialka, Christian and Mittermayr, Rainer},
  title     = {Substantial Biomechanical Improvement by Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy After Surgical Repair of Rodent Chronic Rotator Cuff Tears.},
  series = {American Journal of Sports Medicine},
  journal   = {American Journal of Sports Medicine},
  subject      = {Shockwave Therapy},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{TeuschlTanglHeimeletal.,
  author    = {Teuschl, Andreas and Tangl, Stefan and Heimel, Patrick and Schwarze, Uwe Yacine and Monforte, Xavier and Redl, Heinz and Nau, Thomas},
  title     = {Osteointegration of a Novel Silk Fiber-Based ACL Scaffold by Formation of a Ligament-Bone Interface.},
  series = {American Journal of Sports Medicine},
  journal   = {American Journal of Sports Medicine},
  subject      = {Tissue Engineering},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SimsaMonforteSalzeretal.,
  author    = {Simsa, Robin and Monforte, Xavier and Salzer, Elias and Teuschl, Andreas and Jenndahl, Lachmi and Bergh, Niklas and Fogelstrand, Per},
  title     = {Effect of fluid dynamics on decellularization efficacy and mechanical properties of blood vessels.},
  series = {PLoS One},
  journal   = {PLoS One},
  subject      = {Tissue Engineering},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SchneiderLehmannvanOschetal.,
  author    = {Schneider, Cornelia and Lehmann, Johannes and van Osch, Gerjo and Hildner, Florian and Teuschl, Andreas and Monforte Vila, Xavier and Miosga, David and Heimel, Patrick and Priglinger, Eleni and Redl, Heinz and Wolbank, Susanne and N{\"u}rnberger, Sylvia},
  title     = {Systematic Comparison of Protocols for the Preparation of Human Articular Cartilage for Use as Scaffold Material in Cartilage Tissue Engineering},
  series = {Tissue Eng Part C Methods},
  volume    = {22},
  journal   = {Tissue Eng Part C Methods},
  number    = {12},
  subject      = {Cartilage},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HeherMaleinerPruelleretal.,
  author    = {Heher, Philipp and Maleiner, Babette and Pr{\"u}ller, Johanna and Teuschl, Andreas and Kollmitzer, Josef and Monforte Vila, Xavier and Wolbank, Susanne and Redl, Heinz and R{\"u}nzler, Dominik and Fuchs, Christiane},
  title     = {A novel bioreactor for the generation of highly aligned 3D skeletal muscle-like constructs through orientation of fibrin via application of static strain},
  series = {Acta Biomaterialia},
  journal   = {Acta Biomaterialia},
  subject      = {Bioreactor},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GuillaumeParkMonforteVilaetal.,
  author    = {Guillaume, Olivier and Park, Jaesung and Monforte Vila, Xavier and Gruber-Blum, Simone and Redl, Heinz and Petter-Puchner, Akexander and Teuschl, Andreas},
  title     = {Fabrication of silk mesh with enhanced cytocompatibility: preliminary in vitro investigation toward cell-based therapy for hernia repair},
  series = {Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine},
  journal   = {Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine},
  subject      = {Cytocompatibility},
  language  = {en}
}