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Disorder protects collagen networks from fracture
Federica Burla, Simone Dussi, Cristina Martinez-Torres +3
Collagen forms the structural scaffold of connective tissues in all mammals. Tissues are remarkably resistant against mechanical deformations because collagen molecules hierarchica…
Particle diffusion in extracellular hydrogels
Federica Burla, Tatjana Sentjabrskaja, Galja Pletikapic +2
Hyaluronic acid is an abundant polyelectrolyte in the human body that forms extracellular hydrogels in connective tissues. It is essential for regulating tissue biomechanics and ce…
Biopolymers: life's mechanical scaffolds
Federica Burla, Yuval Mulla, Bart E. Vos +2
The cells and tissues that make up our body juggle contradictory mechanical demands. It is crucial for their survival to be able to withstand large mechanical loads, but it is equa…