Introduction
Many eukaryotic cells surround themselves with very soft and hydrated coats that are rich in polysaccharide matrix. Such coats play
Many eukaryotic cells surround themselves with very soft and hydrated coats that are rich in polysaccharide matrix. Such coats play
In tissues, cells are embedded in extracellular matrix (ECM) which is made from components that are produced and then secreted
An illustrative example of a cross-linked PCM is the cumulus cell-oocyte complex (COC) matrix. This extended viscoelastic coat forms around
As outlined above, much of what is known about the mechanism of HA cross-linking comes from studies on the expansion
COC matrix formation is an illustrative case of spatio-temporal regulation of self-assembly. Because oocyte and cumulus cells are located in
Biological surface science is an interdisplinary field which provides powerful tools to study biological phenomena. Well-defined biomimetic systems can be
Results gathered in a series of articlesBaranova et al., 2011Baranova et al., 2013Baranova et al., 2014provide novel mechanistic insights into
Natalia S. Baranova Natalia graduated as a MSc in biochemistry from the Kiev National University in 2007. During her bachelor