Some of the most abundant biomass on earth is sequestered in fibrous biopolymers like
cellulose, chitin, and silk. These types of natural materials offer unique and striking …

Corneal blindness is one of the most common causes of vision loss worldwide, affecting
millions of people. To treat these patients, researchers have been examining different …

Ocular regenerative therapies are on track to revolutionize treatment of numerous blinding
disorders, including corneal disease, cataract, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, and age …

Anisotropic microarchitectures arising from an aligned organization of threadlike
extracellular matrix (ECM) components or cells are ubiquitous in the human body, such as …

Silk, a natural biopolymer, has been used clinically as suture material over thousands of
years and has received much impetus for a plethora of biomedical applications in the last …

Corneal transplantation is an important surgical treatment for many common corneal
diseases. However, a worldwide shortage of tissue from suitable corneal donors has meant …

There is a pressing need for long-term, controlled drug release for sustained treatment of
chronic or persistent medical conditions and diseases. Guided drug delivery is difficult …

Abstract 3D bioprinting technology is a promising approach for corneal stromal tissue
regeneration. In this study, gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) mixed with corneal stromal cells …

Background: Since the cornea is responsible for transmitting and focusing light into the eye,
injury or pathology affecting any layer of the cornea can cause a detrimental effect on visual …

Corneal transplantation is a typical surgical procedure for severe corneal diseases.
However, the waiting time for a donor cornea has gradually increased due to a decrease in …