The term “zwitterionic polymers” refers to polymers that bear a pair of oppositely charged
groups in their repeating units. When these oppositely charged groups are equally …

The applications of hydrogels have expanded significantly due to their versatile, highly
tunable properties and breakthroughs in biomaterial technologies. In this review, we cover …

With an increasingly aging society, bone defects and fractures have become significant
threats to human health and quality of life. Currently, autologous and allogeneic bone grafts …

Implantable drug delivery systems (IDDS) are an attractive alternative to conventional drug
administration routes. Oral and injectable drug administration are the most common routes …

All implanted biomaterials are targets of the host's immune system. While the host
inflammatory response was once considered a detrimental force to be blunted or avoided, in …

Collagen is the primary component of the extracellular matrix in the human body. It has
proved challenging to fabricate collagen scaffolds capable of replicating the structure and …

Silicone is widely used in chronic implants and is generally perceived to be safe. However,
textured breast implants have been associated with immune-related complications …

Biodegradable materials, including natural and synthetic polymers and hydrolyzable metals,
constitute the main components of temporary, implantable medical devices. Besides the …

Numerous surgical procedures are daily performed worldwide to replace and repair
damaged tissue. Tissue engineering is the field devoted to the regeneration of damaged …

Human immune system acts as a pivotal role in the tissue homeostasis and disease
progression. Immunomodulatory biomaterials that can manipulate innate immunity and …