Degradable and cell-compatible hydrogels can be designed to mimic the physical and
biochemical characteristics of native extracellular matrices and provide tunability of …

Aliphatic polycarbonates have drawn attention as biodegradable polymers that can be
applied to a broad range of resorbable medical devices. In particular, poly (trimethylene …

Wound refers to the place where human body is injured and ruptured. So, wounds in a
broad sense include not only skin wounds, but also damages of muscle, corneal, heart, and …

Over the past 2 decades there has been a profound shift in our perception of the role of the
meniscus in the knee joint. Orthopaedic opinion now favors salvaging and restoring the …

The synovium of osteoarthritis (OA) patients can be characterized by an abnormal
accumulation of macrophages originating from extravasated monocytes. Since targeting …

The encapsulation of cells into biopolymer matrices enables the preparation of engineered
substitute tissues. Here we report the generation of novel 3D magnetic biomaterials by …

Natural polymeric scaffolds can be used for tissue engineering applications such as cell
delivery and cell-free supporting of native tissues. This is because of their desirable …

This book covers the latest research and advancements related to articular cartilage in
biology, development, pathology, clinical applications and tissue engineering. The authors …

Orthopedic surgeons and researchers worldwide are continuously faced with the challenge
of regenerating articular cartilage defects. However, until now, it has not been possible to …

The aim of this study is to investigate the applicability of flexible and elastic poly
(trimethylene carbonate)(PTMC) structures prepared by stereolithography as scaffolds for …