Faculty & Staff
George D. Pins
Publications
Peer-Reviewed (Refereed) Journal Articles
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Bush, K.A., Driscoll, P., Soto, E., McGimpsey, W.G. and Pins, G. D., Designing tailored biomaterials surfaces to direct keratinocyte morphology, attachment and differentiation, J. Biomed. Mat. Res., epub ahead of print, Jun 24, (2008).
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Pai, S., Dunn, R.M., Babbitt, R., Strom, H., Pins GD, Lalikos, J., and Billiar, K.,, “Characterization of forces on the sternal midline following median sternotomy in a porcine model.”, J Biomechanical Engineering, 130: (2008).
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Cornwell, K.G., and Pins, GD., “Characterization of Discrete Crosslinked Fibrin Microthread Scaffolds for Tissue Regeneration”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research 82(1):104-12 (2007).
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Bush, KA, Downing, BR,,Walsh, SE, and Pins, GD., “Conjugation of Extracellular Matrix Proteins to Basal Lamina Analogs Enhances Keratinocyte Attachment”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 80A:444-452(2007).
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Pins, GD, Bush, KA, Cunningham, L.P., and Campagnola, P.J., “Multiphoton Excited Fabricated Nano and Micro Patterned Extracellular Matrix Proteins Direct Cellular Morphology”. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 78A(1):194-204(2006).
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Cornwell, KG and Pins, GD, “Crosslinking of discrete self-assembled collagen threads: Effects on mechanical strength and cell-matrix interactions” Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 80A:362-371(2007).
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Pai, S., Gunja, N., Dupak, E., McMahon, N., Lalikos, J., Dunn, R., Francalancia, N., Pins GD and Billiar, K., “A Mechanical Study of Rigid Plate Configurations for Sternal Fixation”, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 35(5):808-16 (2007).
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Pai, S., Gunja, N., Dupak, E., McMahon, N., Lalikos, J., Dunn, R., Francalancia, N., Pins GD and Billiar, K., “The Effect of Rigidity in Fixation Devices on Sternal Separation”, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 80: 962-8 (2005).
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Basu, S, Cunningham, L.P., Pins, G.D., Bush, K.A., Howell, A.R., and Campagnola, P.J., “Multi-photon Excited Fabrication of Collagen Matrices Crosslinked by a Modified Benzophenone Dimer: Bioactivity and Enzymatic Degradation.” Biomacromolecules, 6(3): 1465-1474 (2005).
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Downing, BR, Cornwell, KG, Toner, M. and Pins, GD, The influence of microtextured basal lamina analog topography on keratinocyte function and epidermal regeneration. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 72A: 47-56 (2005).
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Cornwell, KG, Downing, BR, and Pins, GD, “Characterizing fibroblast migration on discrete collagen threads for applications in tissue regeneration.” Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 71A: 55-62 (2004).
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Pins GD, Collins-Pavao ME, Van De Water L, Yarmush, ML, and Morgan JR, “Plasmin triggers rapid contraction and degradation of fibroblast populated collagen lattices.” Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 114: 647-53 (2000).
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Pins GD, Toner, M, and Morgan, JR, “Microfabrication of an analog of the basal lamina: Biocompatible membranes with complex topographies.” FASEB Journal, 14: 593-602 (2000).
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Pins GD, Christiansen DL, Patel R, and Silver FH, “Self-assembly of collagen fibers: Influence of fibrillar alignment and decorin on mechanical properties.” Biophysical Journal, 73: 2164-2172 (1997).
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Pins GD, Huang EK, Christiansen DL, and Silver FH, “The effects of static axial strain on the tensile properties and failure mechanisms of self-assembled collagen fibers.” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 63: 1429-1440 (1997).
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Pins GD and Silver FH, “A self-assembled collagen scaffold suitable for use in soft and hard tissue replacement.” Materials Science and Engineering, C3: 101–107 (1995).
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Wang M-C, Pins GD, and Silver FH, “Preparation of fibrin glue: The effects of calcium chloride and sodium chloride.” Materials Science and Engineering, C3: 131-135 (1995).
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Silver FH, Wang M-C, and Pins GD, “Preparation of fibrin glue: A study of chemical and physical methods.” Journal of Applied Biomaterials, 6: 175–183 (1995).
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Silver FH, Wang M-C, and Pins GD,“Preparation and use of fibrin glue in surgery: A review.” Biomaterials, 16: 891-903 (1995).
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Silver FH, Pins GD, Olson RM, and D'Aguillo A, “Silicone gel-filled implants: Is local inflammation associated with fat necrosis?” The Breast Journal, 1: 17-21 (1995).
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Rizvi AH, Pins GD, and Silver FH, “Peripheral nerve regeneration in the presence of collagen fibers: Effect of removal of the distal nerve stump.” Clinical Materials, 16: 73-80 (1994).
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Wang M-C, Pins GD, and Silver FH, “Collagen fibers with improved strength for the repair of soft tissue injuries.” Biomaterials, 15: 507-512 (1994).
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Silver FH, LiBrizzi JJ, Pins GD, Wang M-C and Benedetto D, “Physical properties of hyaluronic acid and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose in solution: Evaluation of coating and lubricating ability.” Journal of Applied Biomaterials, 5: 89-98 (1994).
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Christiansen DL, Pins GD,and Silver FH, “A simple freeze fracture technique for scanning electron microscopy of collagenous biomaterials.” Cells and Materials, 3: 189-191 (1993).
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Silver FH and Pins GD,“Cell growth on collagen: A review of tissue engineering using scaffolds containing extracellular matrix.” Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants, 2: 67-80 (1992).
Book Chapters
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Bush, KA and Pins, GD, “Nano- and Microtechnologies for the Development of Engineered Skin Substitutes.” in Micro- and Nanoengineering of the Cell Microenvironment: Technologies and Applications,,Khademhosseini, A., Borenstein, J., Takayama, S., Toner, M., Eds., Artech House Publishing Inc., Boston, MA. 2008.
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Pins, GD, “An Analog of the Basal Lamina”, Science and Medicine, 7: 6-7 (2000).
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Silver FH, Pins GD, Wang M-C, and Christiansen DL, “Collagenous biomaterials as models of tissue inducing implants.” in Encyclopedic Handbook of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Part A: Materials, Wise DL, et al., Eds., Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 36: 1245-1266 (1995).