Few synthetic hydrogels can mimic both the viscoelasticity and supramolecular fibrous structure found in the naturally occurring extracellular matrix (ECM). Furthermore, the ability …
The research in biomaterials and tissue engineering has evolved over the last 5 years, since we published our comprehensive review. A huge portion of the biomaterials community has …
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Conventional synthetic hydrogels often lack the load-bearing capacity and mechanical properties of native biopolymers, such as cartilage. In some natural tissues, like cartilage …
Hydrogels are an important class of materials for applications in cell culture and tissue engineering; however, traditional covalent hydrogels lack the native tissue dynamics and …
Hydrogels are three-dimensional hydrated network formed by hydrophilic polymers. Hydrogels are used in different fields and their applicability requires an in-dept knowledge of …
Symptomatic knee osteoarthritis is estimated to affect nearly 1 in 5 Americans over the age of 45. Osteoarthritis patients often experience pain caused by damage to articular cartilage …