Collagen is the most abundant structural protein found in humans and mammals, particularly
in the extracellular matrix (ECM). Its primary function is to hold the body together. The …

Thermally responsive hydrogels modulate their gelation behavior upon temperature change.
Aqueous solutions solidify into hydrogels when a critical temperature is reached. In …

Probing material properties at surfaces down to the single-particle scale of atoms and
molecules has been achieved, but high-resolution subsurface imaging remains a …

As the size of materials, particles, and devices shrinks to nanometer, atomic, or even
quantum scale, it is more challenging to characterize their thermal properties reliably …

Tissue engineering is growing in develo** new technologies focused on providing
effective solutions to degenerative pathologies that affect different types of connective …

Chitosan/collagen films were developed and characterized in order to assess the suitability
of these films for biomedical applications. Hence, physicochemical, thermal, barrier and …

Collagen from fish scale waste is currently being studied as a promising biological material
to replace collagen from animals because of advantages such as safe, fat-free, not suffering …

Functional polymers currently represent a basic component of a large range of biological
and biomedical applications including molecular release, tissue engineering, bio-sensing …

Simple Summary Colorectal cancer is one of the most common solid tumors in the
developed world. Although there have being many advances in treatment options in recent …

The tenderness of meat influences consumers' perceptions of its quality. Meat tenderness is
a key quality characteristic that influences consumer satisfaction, repeat purchases, and …