Platelet-like Synthetic Cells with Shape Change, Triggered Secretion and Functional Adhesi — NSF Award to University of Texas at A
This project develops synthetic cells that mimic the essential functions of biological platelets – shape transformation, biochemical secretion, and mechanical adhesion – to promote blood clotting in a programmable and externally controllable manner. Platelets are among the simplest cells in the human body, yet they per
| Award title | Platelet-like Synthetic Cells with Shape Change, Triggered Secretion and Functional Adhesi |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2530428 |
| Awardee | University of Texas at Austin |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Amount obligated | $1,332,516 |
| Principal investigator | Brian Belardi |
| Program | Systems and Synthetic Biology |
| Start date | 08/15/2025 |
| Abstract | This project develops synthetic cells that mimic the essential functions of biological platelets – shape transformation, biochemical secretion, and mechanical adhesion – to promote blood clotting in a programmable and externally controllable manner. Platelets are among the simplest cells in the human body, yet they perform a complex and highly coordinated sequence of actions in response to vascular injury. The proposed synthetic cells emulate these sophisticated behaviors using light-activated c |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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