Translational applications of hydrogels
Advances in hydrogel technology have unlocked unique and valuable capabilities that are
being applied to a diverse set of translational applications. Hydrogels perform functions …
being applied to a diverse set of translational applications. Hydrogels perform functions …
Elastic sealants for surgical applications
Sealants have emerged as promising candidates for replacing sutures and staples to
prevent air and liquid leakages during and after the surgeries. Their physical properties and …
prevent air and liquid leakages during and after the surgeries. Their physical properties and …
Electrical bioadhesive interface for bioelectronics
Reliable functions of bioelectronic devices require conformal, stable and conductive
interfaces with biological tissues. Integrating bioelectronic devices with tissues usually relies …
interfaces with biological tissues. Integrating bioelectronic devices with tissues usually relies …
3D printing of robust high‐performance conducting polymer hydrogel‐based electrical bioadhesive interface for soft bioelectronics
J Yu, R Wan, F Tian, J Cao, W Wang, Q Liu, H Yang… - Small, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Electrical bioadhesive interface (EBI), especially conducting polymer hydrogel (CPH)‐based
EBI, exhibits promising potential applications in various fields, including biomedical devices …
EBI, exhibits promising potential applications in various fields, including biomedical devices …
A strongly adhesive hemostatic hydrogel for the repair of arterial and heart bleeds
Y Hong, F Zhou, Y Hua, X Zhang, C Ni, D Pan… - Nature …, 2019 - nature.com
Uncontrollable bleeding is a major problem in surgical procedures and after major trauma.
Existing hemostatic agents poorly control hemorrhaging from traumatic arterial and cardiac …
Existing hemostatic agents poorly control hemorrhaging from traumatic arterial and cardiac …
Hydrogel tapes for fault-tolerant strong wet adhesion
B Xue, J Gu, L Li, W Yu, S Yin, M Qin, Q Jiang… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Fast and strong bio-adhesives are in high demand for many biomedical applications,
including closing wounds in surgeries, fixing implantable devices, and haemostasis …
including closing wounds in surgeries, fixing implantable devices, and haemostasis …
Heparin-poloxamer thermosensitive hydrogel loaded with bFGF and NGF enhances peripheral nerve regeneration in diabetic rats
Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is a major burden to society with limited therapeutic options,
and novel biomaterials have great potential for shifting the current paradigm of treatment …
and novel biomaterials have great potential for shifting the current paradigm of treatment …
Stem Cell‐Niche Engineering via Multifunctional Hydrogel Potentiates Stem Cell Therapies for Inflammatory Bone Loss
G Li, Z Li, L Li, S Liu, P Wu, M Zhou, C Li… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Effective therapies capable of simultaneously inhibiting inflammation and promoting bone
healing remain to be developed for inflammatory bone disease. Stem cell therapies hold …
healing remain to be developed for inflammatory bone disease. Stem cell therapies hold …
A blood-resistant surgical glue for minimally invasive repair of vessels and heart defects
N Lang, MJ Pereira, Y Lee, I Friehs… - Science translational …, 2014 - science.org
Currently, there are no clinically approved surgical glues that are nontoxic, bind strongly to
tissue, and work well within wet and highly dynamic environments within the body. This is …
tissue, and work well within wet and highly dynamic environments within the body. This is …
Sustained delivery of MMP-9 siRNA via thermosensitive hydrogel accelerates diabetic wound healing
B Lan, L Zhang, L Yang, J Wu, N Li, C Pan… - Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Excessive expression of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) impedes healing of diabetic
chronic wounds, thus wound dressing that could effectively inhibit the expression of MMP-9 …
chronic wounds, thus wound dressing that could effectively inhibit the expression of MMP-9 …