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Synthetic hydrogel matrices can provide a blank slate for encapsulated cells. Using photochemical reactions, researchers can modify these scaffolds to impart adhesivity and bioactivity and to change the mechanical properties, which can be used to direct cell behavior through cell-matrix interactions.
