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  • Combinatorial and high-throughput methods exist for biomaterial hydrogel optimization.
  • Gradient sample approaches offer reduced variation in material preparation compared to discrete samples.
  • Gradient approaches allow screening of biological responses over a continuous range of conditions.

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  • To review recent work on cell-hydrogel interactions using gradient material sample approaches.
  • To discuss fabrication strategies for various gradient hydrogels.
  • To examine the effects of hydrogel gradients on cellular behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of composition, material, mechanical property, and bioactive signaling gradient hydrogels.
  • Utilizing gradient hydrogels to examine cell-hydrogel interactions.
  • Reviewing existing literature on gradient hydrogel applications.

Main Results:

  • Gradient approaches are well-suited for identifying hydrogel property thresholds that alter cellular behavior.
  • These methods reduce experimental variation and allow for comprehensive screening.
  • The effects of gradients on cellular adhesion, migration, proliferation, and differentiation are examined.

Conclusions:

  • The gradient sample approach accelerates the understanding of how matrices influence cellular behavior.
  • Wider adoption of this technique holds significant potential for biomaterials research.
  • Gradient hydrogels provide a powerful platform for dissecting cell-matrix interactions.