Design and Validation of Equiaxial Mechanical Strain Platform, EQUicycler, for 3D Tissue Engineered Constructs

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Schematic and optical images of EQUicycler. (a) Schematic representation of EQUicycler system with its major components and position of the moving plate and silicone posts prior to and during the mechanical loading. (b) Schematic view of cell-embedded collagen construct around silicone post prior to and during the mechanical loading. (c) Three-dimensional solid model and exploded diagram of EQUicycler. (d) Optical images of EQUicycler. Scale bar represents 1 inch.

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