Extracellular matrix (ECM) derived components are emerging sources for the engineering of
biomaterials that are capable of inducing desirable cell-specific responses. This review …

Inspired by self-assembling peptides found in native proteins, deliberately designed
engineered peptides have shown outstanding biocompatibility, biodegradability, and …

The development of smart biomaterials for tissue regeneration has become the focus of
intense research interest. More opportunities are available by the composite approach of …

Hydrogel materials have been employed as biological scaffolds for tissue regeneration
across a wide range of applications. Their versatility and biomimetic properties make them …

Self-assembling peptide (SAP) RADA16-I (Ac-(RADA) 4-CONH2) has been suffering from a
main drawback associated with low pH, which damages cells and host tissues upon direct …

Recent years have witnessed the development of an enormous variety of hydrogel-based
systems for neuroregeneration. Formed from hydrophilic polymers and comprised of up to …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic lesion that diminishes sensory and/or motor neuronal
functionality, directly affecting the quality of the patient's life. Due to the central nervous …

The toxicity of semiconductor materials can significantly hinder their use for in vitro and in
vivo applications. Gallium nitride (GaN) is a material with remarkable properties, including …

Damage caused by disease or trauma often leads to multi-tissue damage which is both
painful and expensive for the patient. Despite the common occurrence of such injuries …

Three-dimensional (3D) in vitro models of cell culture aim to fill the gap between the
standard two-dimensional cell studies and the in vivo environment. Especially for neural …