Collagen is the most abundant structural protein found in humans and mammals, particularly
in the extracellular matrix (ECM). Its primary function is to hold the body together. The …

Hydrogels are an important class of biomaterials with the unique property of high‐water
content in a crosslinked polymer network. In particular, chemically crosslinked hydrogels …

Visual impairment from corneal stromal disease affects millions worldwide. We describe a
cell-free engineered corneal tissue, bioengineered porcine construct, double crosslinked …

The corneal stroma plays several pivotal roles within the eye. Optically, it is the main
refracting lens and thus has to combine almost perfect transmission of visible light with …

In nature, many soft supporting tissues capable of withstanding multiform external forces
during various activities consist of high strength hydrogels (HSHGs) in their delicately …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are classified as metal-based nanoparticles and have gained
considerable attention amongst researchers in wound healing applications, owing to their …

The successful transplantation of stem cells has the potential to transform regenerative
medicine approaches and open promising avenues to repair, replace, and regenerate …

In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) is becoming an indispensable tool for studying corneal
physiology and disease. Enabling the dissection of corneal architecture at a cellular level …

Corneal transplantation or keratoplasty has developed rapidly in the past 10 years.
Penetrating keratoplasty, a procedure consisting of full-thickness replacement of the cornea …

Tissue engineering has emerged at the intersection of numerous disciplines to meet a
global clinical need for technologies to promote the regeneration of functional living tissues …