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Programmable hydrogel niche mimics bone marrow for blood stem cells

Programmable hydrogel niche mimics bone marrow for blood stem cells

Scientists developed a peptide–glycosaminoglycan hydrogel that recreates key biochemical and mechanical cues of the bone marrow microenvironment. The system enables controlled studies of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell behavior and may inform future therapies.

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Researchers develop hydrogels to create a programmable niche for blood stem cells