Collagen is the oldest and most abundant extracellular matrix protein that has found many
applications in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industries. First, an overview …

Conductive hydrogels (CHs) combine the biomimetic properties of hydrogels with the
physiological and electrochemical properties of conductive materials, and have attracted …

The cell microenvironment has emerged as a key determinant of cell behavior and function
in development, physiology, and pathophysiology. The extracellular matrix (ECM) within the …

Conspectus Biocompatible hydrogels are materials that hold great promise in medicine and
biology since the porous structure, the ability to entrap a large amount of water, and the …

Hydrogels, soft 3D materials of cross-linked hydrophilic polymer chains with a high water
content, have found numerous applications in biomedicine because of their similarity to …

It is often assumed that carbon nanotubes (CNTs) stimulate neuronal differentiation by
transferring electrical signals and enhancing neuronal excitability. Given this, CNT–hydrogel …

Neural tissue engineering (NTE) is a rapidly progressing field that promises to address
several serious neurological conditions that are currently difficult to treat. Selecting the right …

Bioprinting has gained significant attention for creating biomimetic tissue constructs with
potential to be used in biomedical applications such as drug screening or regenerative …

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), with unique graphitic structure, superior mechanical, electrical,
optical and biological properties, has attracted more and more interests in biomedical …

Fabrication of nerve conduits for perfectly repairing or replacing damaged peripheral nerve
is an urgent demand worldwide, but it is also a formidable clinical challenge. In the last …