S23-082 The use of mechanotransduction inhibitors as a coating for surgical sutures to reduce scarring Researchers at Stanford have proposed that coating surgical sutures with mechanotransduction inhibitors may reduce scarring of the tissue. Michelle Griffin Michael Longaker Shamik Mascharak Michael Januszyk Heather Talbott Michael Davitt Geoffrey Gurtner Derrick Wan
S11-417 Manipulating mechanical forces to regulate inflammation and control scar formation Stanford researchers have invented a novel concept to prevent or minimize scar formation during injury by controlling the mechanical environment through molecular targeting of mechanotransduction sensors including focal adhesion kinase (FAK). Geoffrey Gurtner Michael Longaker Victor Wong