Strategies for development of synthetic heart valve tissue engineering scaffolds

Y Snyder, S Jana - Progress in Materials Science, 2023 - Elsevier
The current clinical solutions, including mechanical and bioprosthetic valves for valvular
heart diseases, are plagued by coagulation, calcification, nondurability, and the inability to …

Utilization of functionalized metal–organic framework nanoparticle as targeted drug delivery system for cancer therapy

VA Tran, V Thuan Le, VD Doan, GNL Vo - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cancer is a multifaceted disease that results from the complex interaction between genetic
and environmental factors. Cancer is a mortal disease with the biggest clinical, societal, and …

Stimuli-responsive polysaccharide hydrogels and their composites for wound healing applications

M Psarrou, A Mitraki, M Vamvakaki, C Kokotidou - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
There is a growing concern about wound care, since traditional dressings such as bandages
and sutures can no longer meet existing needs. To address the demanding requirements …

Surface modification strategies for biomedical applications: enhancing cell–biomaterial interfaces and biochip performances

S Roh, Y Jang, J Yoo, H Seong - BioChip Journal, 2023 - Springer
Surface modification techniques are crucial in biomedical applications as they determine the
direct response to the biological environment against the interfacing materials. Physical and …

A combination of flexible modified plant virus nanoparticles enables additive effects resulting in improved osteogenesis

J Schuphan, N Stojanović, YY Lin… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Plant virus nanoparticles (VNPs) genetically engineered to present osteogenic cues provide
a promising method for biofunctionalizing hydrogels in bone tissue engineering. Flexible …

Functionalized bioadhesion-enhanced carboxymethyl cellulose/polyvinyl alcohol hybrid hydrogels for chronic wound dressing applications

AAP Mansur, MA Rodrigues, NSV Capanema… - RSC …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Wounds produced by trauma, burns, and chronic diseases cause millions of patients to
suffer discomfort, pain, and, in many cases, disability and death, leading to enormous health …

RGD peptide in cancer targeting: Benefits, challenges, solutions, and possible integrin–RGD interactions

H Javid, MA Oryani, N Rezagholinejad… - Cancer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
RGD peptide can be found in cell adhesion and signaling proteins, such as fibronectin,
vitronectin, and fibrinogen. RGD peptides' principal function is to facilitate cell adhesion by …

Protecting group-free introduction of amino acids to polymers through the aza-Michael reaction

G Lu, MA Brook - Polymer Chemistry, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Amino acids are natural and versatile building blocks that offer inherent biocompatibility,
zwitterionic character, and diverse functional groups, making them attractive for a range of …

[HTML][HTML] Matrix metalloproteinase degradable, in situ photocrosslinked nanocomposite bioinks for bioprinting applications

A Zengin, FC Teixeira, T Feliciano, P Habibovic… - Biomaterials …, 2023 - Elsevier
The development of suitable bioinks with high printability, mechanical strength,
biodegradability, and biocompatibility is a key challenge for the clinical translation of 3D …

Hydrogels in Cutaneous Wound Healing: Insights into Characterization, Properties, Formulation and Therapeutic Potential

M Ribeiro, M Simões, C Vitorino, F Mascarenhas-Melo - Gels, 2024 - mdpi.com
Hydrogels are polymeric materials that possess a set of characteristics meeting various
requirements of an ideal wound dressing, making them promising for wound care. These …