Electrospinning proteins for wound healing purposes: opportunities and challenges

A Akhmetova, A Heinz - Pharmaceutics, 2020 - mdpi.com
With the growth of the aging population worldwide, chronic wounds represent an increasing
burden to healthcare systems. Wound healing is complex and not only affected by the …

Peptide-protein based nanofibers in pharmaceutical and biomedical applications

A Yıldız, AA Kara, F Acartürk - International journal of biological …, 2020 - Elsevier
In recent years, electrospun fibers have found wide use, especially in pharmaceutical area
and biomedical applications, related to the various advantages such as high surface-volume …

Investigating of physical, mechanical, and biological properties of polyhydroxybutyrate-keratin/alumina electrospun scaffold utilized in bone tissue engineering

F Ghafari, S Karbasi, MB Eslaminejad - Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2023 - Elsevier
Electrospun nanofiber scaffolds have a similar structure to extracellular matrix, leading to
increased cell adhesion, proliferation, and migration. In this study, 1–5wt% of alumina …

PVA-Nigella sativa nanofibrous mat: antibacterial efficacy and wound healing potentiality

A Ali, M Mohebbullah, MA Shahid, S Alam… - The Journal of the …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Over the last few years, nanofibrous mats produced by electrospinning technique showed
potential feasibility for skin repairing. It is expected that incorporation of plant extracts into …

[HTML][HTML] Incorporation of curcumin into collagen-multiwalled carbon nanotubes nanocomposite scaffold: an in vitro and in vivo study

N Farshidfar, N Tanideh, Z Emami, FS Aslani… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
Aim Fabrication of biological substitutes to regenerate damaged tissues or organs is one of
the main aims of tissue engineering (TE). In this context, the goal of this study was to …

Biological evaluation and osteogenic potential of polyhydroxybutyrate-keratin/Al2O3 electrospun nanocomposite scaffold: a novel bone regeneration construct

F Ghafari, S Karbasi, MB Eslaminejad… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, the effect of alumina nanowire on the physical and biological properties of
polyhydroxybutyrate-keratin (PHB-K) electrospun scaffold was investigated. First, PHB …

Recent developments in sustainably sourced protein-based biomaterials

H Agnieray, JL Glasson, Q Chen, M Kaur… - Biochemical Society …, 2021 - portlandpress.com
Research into the development of sustainable biomaterials is increasing in both interest and
global importance due to the increasing demand for materials with decreased environmental …

Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate)-multiwalled carbon nanotubes electrospun scaffolds modified with curcumin

N Tanideh, N Azarpira, N Sarafraz, S Zare… - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Appropriate selection of suitable materials and methods is essential for scaffolds fabrication
in tissue engineering. The major challenge is to mimic the structure and functions of the …

[HTML][HTML] A perspective on the synergistic use of 3D printing and electrospinning to improve nanomaterials for biomedical applications

O Ejiohuo - Nano Trends, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D printing and electrospinning are used to fabricate complex structures with
improved properties. Combining 3D printing and electrospinning potentially creates …

Unlocking the Potential of Keratin: A Comprehensive Exploration from Extraction and Structural Properties to Cross-Disciplinary Applications

Z Wang, N Xiao, S Guo, X Liu, C Liu… - Journal of Agricultural …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The rapid expansion of the livestock and poultry industry has led to a considerable increase
in slaughter byproducts; however, exploring their potential applications still needs to be …