Biocontamination of medical devices and implants is a growing issue that causes medical
complications and increased expenses. In the fight against biocontamination, developing …

As an Extracellular Matrix (ECM) component, Hyaluronic acid (HA) plays a multi‐faceted role
in cell migration, proliferation and differentiation at micro level and system level events such …

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan that is found in extracellular tissue in many
parts of the body. It is a material of increasing importance to biomaterials science and is …

Natural polymers are of great interest in the biomedical field due to their intrinsic properties
such as biodegradability, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity. Layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly …

The recent advances in 3D-printed silicone (PDMS: polydimethylsiloxane) implants present
prospects for personalized implants with highly accurate anatomical conformity. However, a …

Implants and prostheses are widely used to replace damaged tissues or to treat various
diseases. However, besides the risk of bacterial or fungal infection, an inflammatory …

The immuno-compatibility of implant materials is a key issue for both initial and long-term
implant integration. Ceramic implants have several advantages that make them highly …

The granin family comprises altogether 7 different proteins originating from the diffuse
neuroendocrine system and elements of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The …

The increasing use of medical implants in various areas of medicine, particularly in
orthopedic surgery, oncology, cardiology and dentistry, displayed the limitations in long-term …

After implantation into a host, titanium (Ti) orthopaedic materials are facing two major clinical
challenges: bacterial infection and aseptic loosening, which directly determine the long-term …