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A. Stretching device comprising acrylic base, steel clamps, and silicone molds. Scale bar = 100 mm B. Schematic showing the relaxation of the pre-stretched molds leading to aligned fibers. C. Silicone mold and gels in petri dish with media. D. Cross-section of silicone mold. E. Hydrogel creation process. F. Depiction of plasma cleaner sterilization and sealing methods. Figures B, C, and E created with BioRender.com.
