Biomedical scientists use chemistry-driven processes found in nature as an inspiration to
design biomaterials as promising diagnostic tools, therapeutic solutions, or tissue …

Surface interaction at the biomaterial–cell interface is essential for a variety of cellular
functions, such as adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. Nevertheless, changes in the …

Hydrogels are crosslinked polymer networks with time-dependent mechanical response.
The overall mechanical properties are correlated with the dynamics of the crosslinks …

A dual cross-linking strategy was developed to answer the urgent need for fatigue-resistant,
cytocompatible, and in situ forming tough hydrogels. Clickable, yet calcium-binding …

The advancement achieved in Tissue Engineering is based on a careful and in-depth study
of cell–tissue interactions. The choice of a specific biomaterial in Tissue Engineering is …

The development of 3D printable hydrogels based on the crosslinking between chitosan and
gelatin is proposed. Chitosan and gelatin were both functionalized with methyl furan groups …

Functionalizable hydrogels that are readily accessible and can undergo facile and specific
conjugation with various functional molecules are attractive platforms for many biomedical …

Hydrogels are crosslinked, three-dimensional hydrophilic polymeric networks which
possess similarity in structure to human soft tissue, and thus have found a great number of …

The opportunity to modify the chemical functionality of the incorporated amino acid moiety in
side chain amino acid-based polymers provides access to tailor their optical, mechanical …

Nanogels that are amenable to facile multi-functionalization with imaging, therapeutic, and
targeting agents are attractive theranostic platforms for addressing challenges in …