Extracellular matrix dynamics: tracking in biological systems and their implications

M Hu, Z Ling, X Ren - Journal of Biological Engineering, 2022 - Springer
The extracellular matrix (ECM) constitutes the main acellular microenvironment of cells in
almost all tissues and organs. The ECM not only provides mechanical support, but also …

Biocompatible tissue-engineered scaffold polymers for 3D printing and its application for 4D printing

R Hasanzadeh, P Mihankhah, T Azdast… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
In severe tissue destruction, not only large number of cells are destroyed, but also the
extracellular matrix (ECM). The ECM is a three-dimensional (3D) network that provides …

Type 1 collagen: Synthesis, structure and key functions in bone mineralization

V Selvaraj, S Sekaran, A Dhanasekaran, S Warrier - Differentiation, 2024 - Elsevier
Collagen is a highly abundant protein in the extracellular matrix of humans and mammals,
and it plays a critical role in maintaining the body's structural integrity. Type I collagen is the …

The role of extracellular matrix (ECM) adhesion motifs in functionalised hydrogels

AJ Morwood, IA El-Karim, SA Clarke, FT Lundy - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
To create functional tissue engineering scaffolds, biomaterials should mimic the native
extracellular matrix of the tissue to be regenerated. Simultaneously, the survival and …

Nanostructured materials for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications

A Matić, EK Sher, EK Farhat, F Sher - Molecular biotechnology, 2023 - Springer
Nanotechnology and nanostructured materials for drug delivery and tissue engineering
applications are relatively new field that is constantly advancing and expanding. The …

A review of medicinal plants with renoprotective activity in diabetic nephropathy animal models

IMWA Putra, N Fakhrudin, A Nurrochmad, S Wahyuono - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
Diabetic nephropathy (DN), also recognized as diabetic kidney disease, is a kidney
malfunction caused by diabetes mellitus. A possible contributing factor to the onset of DN is …

Human dental pulp stem cells derived extracellular matrix promotes mineralization via Hippo and Wnt pathways

C Kornsuthisopon, N Nowwarote, A Chansaenroj… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Extracellular matrix (ECM) is an intricate structure providing the microenvironment niche that
influences stem cell differentiation. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of …

[HTML][HTML] Strategies to enhance biomedical device performance and safety: a comprehensive review

J Sánchez-Bodón, M Diaz-Galbarriatu, L Pérez-Álvarez… - Coatings, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper reviews different approaches to obtain biomaterials with tailored functionalities
and explains their significant characteristics that influence their bioactivity. The main goal of …

Stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles embedded into methacrylated hyaluronic acid wound dressings accelerate wound repair in a pressure model of diabetic …

L Ferroni, U D'Amora, C Gardin, S Leo… - Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Over the past years, the development of innovative smart wound dressings is revolutionizing
wound care management and research. Specifically, in the treatment of diabetic foot …

Metabolism mechanism of glycosaminoglycans by the gut microbiota: Bacteroides and lactic acid bacteria: A review

J Dong, Y Cui, X Qu - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024 - Elsevier
Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), as a class of biopolymers, play pivotal roles in various
biological metabolisms such as cell signaling, tissue development, cell apoptosis, immune …