Effect of Electric Field on Stem Cells, Bone/Cartilage Cells, Neurons for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to consolidate current research to develop a comprehensive understanding of the influence of electric fields on stem cells and bone cells. The scope of this Special Issue ranges from experimental techniques for mathematical modeling to engineering methods for studying tissue regeneration. Therefore, contributions are invited in the form of research articles, reports, and reviews from all science and engineering disciplines focused on the effect of electric fields on cell differentiation, proliferation, and migration.

The influence of electric fields on different cellular processes has been the central aspect of cutting-edge research in biological, chemical, physical, and engineering sciences. We are interested in in vitro studies investigating the processes of bone remodeling in the presence of electric fields, as well as in silico models studying the molecular and cellular mechanisms that regulate cell response to applied electric fields. Additionally, articles on the synergy of in vitro and in silico studies for unraveling the mechanisms of cellular processes are also of interest.

Research related to the following topics, but not limited to, are invited for this Special Issue:

• Electric stimulation (AC/DC);
• Differentiation;
• Proliferation;
• Migration;
• Osteoblasts and mesenchymal stem cells;
• Mathematical modeling and simulation;
• Electrotaxis chamber;
• Bone tissue engineering;
• Bone remodeling;
• Regenerative medicine.

Prof. Dr. Ursula van Rienen
Dr. Revathi Appali
Dr. Poh Soo Lee
Dr. Jonathan E. Dawson
Guest Editors

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