Figure 1. Alginate Hydrogels Presenting ECM-Mimicking Ligands.
(A) DGEA and RGD peptides were conjugated to alginate via carbodiimide chemistry. Schematics depicting presentation of DGEA and RGD peptide from (B) hydrogel surfaces for 2D cell adhesion studies and (C) cell-encapsulating hydrogels for 3D differentiation studies.