Polyetheretherketone and its composites for bone replacement and regeneration

C Liao, Y Li, SC Tjong - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
In this article, recent advances in the development, preparation, biocompatibility and
mechanical properties of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and its composites for hard and soft …

Recent advances and remaining challenges for polymeric nanocomposites in healthcare applications

S Kumar, M Nehra, N Dilbaghi, K Tankeshwar… - Progress in polymer …, 2018 - Elsevier
Remarkable advancements in material technologies have accelerated the use of many new
materials and their hybrids and composites in diverse applications. Among such available …

Graphene-based scaffolds for regenerative medicine

P Bellet, M Gasparotto, S Pressi, A Fortunato, G Scapin… - Nanomaterials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Leading-edge regenerative medicine can take advantage of improved knowledge of key
roles played, both in stem cell fate determination and in cell growth/differentiation, by …

Biomimetic neural scaffolds: a crucial step towards optimal peripheral nerve regeneration

J Du, H Chen, L Qing, X Yang, X Jia - Biomaterials science, 2018 - pubs.rsc.org
Peripheral nerve injury is a common disease that affects more than 20 million people in the
United States alone and remains a major burden to society. The current gold standard …

3D printed graphene-PLA scaffolds promote cell alignment and differentiation

M Gasparotto, P Bellet, G Scapin, R Busetto… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Traumas and chronic damages can hamper the regenerative power of nervous, muscle, and
connective tissues. Tissue engineering approaches are promising therapeutic tools, aiming …

Surface topography and electrical signaling: single and synergistic effects on neural differentiation of stem cells

BS Eftekhari, M Eskandari, PA Janmey… - Advanced Functional …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Incomplete regeneration and restoration of function in damaged nerves is a major clinical
challenge. In this regard, stem cells hold much promise in nerve tissue engineering, with …

Mesenchymal stem cell therapy for neurological disorders: The light or the dark side of the force?

J Isaković, K Šerer, B Barišić, D Mitrečić - Frontiers in bioengineering …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Neurological disorders are recognized as major causes of death and disability worldwide.
Because of this, they represent one of the largest public health challenges. With awareness …

Modified Carbon Nanotubes Favor Fibroblast Growth by Tuning the Cell Membrane Potential

G Suarato, S Pressi, E Menna, M Ruben… - … Applied Materials & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
As is known, carbon nanotubes favor cell growth in vitro, although the underlying
mechanisms are not yet fully elucidated. In this study, we explore the hypothesis that …

Leucocyte and Platelet‐rich Fibrin: a carrier of autologous multipotent cells for regenerative medicine

R Di Liddo, T Bertalot, A Borean, I Pirola… - Journal of Cellular …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The wound healing is a complex process wherein inflammation, proliferation and
regeneration evolve according to a spatio‐temporal pattern from the activation of …

Effect of different functionalized carbon nanostructures as fillers on the physical properties of biocompatible poly (l-lactic acid) composites

N Vicentini, T Gatti, M Salerno, YSH Gomez… - Materials Chemistry and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Composites of carbon nanostructures (CNSs) and biocompatible polymers are promising
materials for a series of advanced technological applications, ranging from biomedicine and …