Functional supramolecular polymers for biomedical applications
As a novel class of dynamic and non‐covalent polymers, supramolecular polymers not only
display specific structural and physicochemical properties, but also have the ability to …
display specific structural and physicochemical properties, but also have the ability to …
Design, clinical translation and immunological response of biomaterials in regenerative medicine
The field of regenerative medicine aims to replace tissues lost as a consequence of disease,
trauma or congenital abnormalities. Biomaterials serve as scaffolds for regenerative …
trauma or congenital abnormalities. Biomaterials serve as scaffolds for regenerative …
Supramolecular hydrogels: synthesis, properties and their biomedical applications
As a novel class of three-dimensional (3D) hydrophilic cross-linked polymers,
supramolecular hydrogels not only display unique physicochemical properties (eg, water …
supramolecular hydrogels not only display unique physicochemical properties (eg, water …
[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in supramolecular hydrogels for biomedical applications
Supramolecular hydrogels held together by non-covalent interactions such as electrostatics,
hydrogen bonding, and hydrophobic forces are among the most promising soft material …
hydrogen bonding, and hydrophobic forces are among the most promising soft material …
[HTML][HTML] Dopamine-conjugated hyaluronic acid delivered via intra-articular injection provides articular cartilage lubrication and protection
Due to its high molecular weight and viscosity, hyaluronic acid (HA) is widely used for
viscosupplementation to provide joint pain relief in osteoarthritis. However, this benefit is …
viscosupplementation to provide joint pain relief in osteoarthritis. However, this benefit is …
Hydrogels as emerging materials for translational biomedicine
Hydrogels have been extensively investigated as biomaterials because of their excellent
biocompatibility, and recent developments such as 3D printing and the incorporation of …
biocompatibility, and recent developments such as 3D printing and the incorporation of …
Recent advances in the biomedical applications of functionalized nanogels
Nanomaterials have been extensively used in several applications in the past few decades
related to biomedicine and healthcare. Among them, nanogels (NGs) have emerged as an …
related to biomedicine and healthcare. Among them, nanogels (NGs) have emerged as an …
[HTML][HTML] Cyclodextrins in 3D/4D printing for biomedical applications
Additive manufacturing is one of the key technologies behind recent industrial revolutions.
Mass customization requires production techniques that can meet current needs for human …
Mass customization requires production techniques that can meet current needs for human …
Cyclodextrins as versatile building blocks for regenerative medicine
Cyclodextrins (CDs) are one of the most versatile substances produced by nature, and it is in
the aqueous biological environment where the multifaceted potential of CDs can be …
the aqueous biological environment where the multifaceted potential of CDs can be …
The independent roles of mechanical, structural and adhesion characteristics of 3D hydrogels on the regulation of cancer invasion and dissemination
JN Beck, A Singh, AR Rothenberg, JH Elisseeff… - Biomaterials, 2013 - Elsevier
Metastasis begins with the escape, or dissemination, of cancer cells from the primary tumor.
We recently demonstrated that tumors preferentially disseminate into collagen I and not into …
We recently demonstrated that tumors preferentially disseminate into collagen I and not into …