Humans have long appreciated silk for its lustrous appeal and remarkable physical
properties, yet as the mysteries of silk are unraveled, it becomes clear that this outstanding …

Mechanical properties of biomaterials play an important role in their biological performance.
Among the most important parameters in designing of biomaterials, their structure and …

The repair of the central nervous system (CNS) is a major challenge because of the difficulty
for neurons or axons to regenerate after damages. Injectable hydrogels have been …

Over the past few decades, Bombyx mori silk fibroin has become a ubiquitous material for
applications ranging from biomedical devices to optics, electronics, and sensing, while also …

Vascular disease is a major complication of aging, but the molecular mechanisms
underlying the aging-induced vascular dysfunction remain unclear, and there is no effective …

A poor percutaneous penetration capability for most topical anti-inflammatory drugs is one of
the main causes compromising their therapeutic effects on psoriatic skin. Even though …

Silk fibroin (SF) from Bombyx mori silkworm has been used as a textile fiber for centuries. In
addition, for decades, SF has been used as a suture material. SF's unique properties, such …

Articular cartilage lacks both a nutrient supply and progenitor cells. Once damaged, it has
limited self-repair capability. Cartilage tissue engineering provides a promising strategy for …

Cartilage tissue engineering is becoming increasingly popular for repairing cartilage
defects. However, lack of nerves and blood vessels, as well as low cell density cause …

The central nervous system (CNS) is the most important section of the nervous system as it
regulates the function of various organs. Injury to the CNS causes impairment of …