The extracellular matrix: its composition, function, remodeling, and role in tumorigenesis

K Dzobo, C Dandara - Biomimetics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a ubiquitous member of the body and is key to the
maintenance of tissue and organ integrity. Initially thought to be a bystander in many cellular …

Smart polymeric nanoparticles in cancer immunotherapy

Z Yu, X Shen, H Yu, H Tu, C Chittasupho, Y Zhao - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cancer develops with unexpected mutations and causes death in many patients. Among the
different cancer treatment strategies, immunotherapy is promising with the benefits of high …

[HTML][HTML] Mussel-inspired collagen-hyaluronic acid composite scaffold with excellent antioxidant properties and sustained release of a growth factor for enhancing …

Y Wang, L Chen, DY Ren, ZX Feng, LY Zhang… - Materials Today Bio, 2022 - Elsevier
Long-term non-healing diabetic wounds are always a serious challenge and a global
healthcare burden that needs to be resolved urgently in the clinic. Prolonged inflammation …

Bidirectional Association between Periodontitis and thyroid disease: a sco** review

F Inchingolo, AM Inchingolo, AD Inchingolo… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the tissues surrounding and supporting the
teeth. Due to the development of chronic inflammation, periodontitis can contribute to the …

Recent advances in the incorporation of polysaccharides with antioxidant and antibacterial functions to preserve the quality and shelf life of meat products

B Ben Akacha, M Michalak, B Najar, F Venturi, I Taglieri… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Meat and meat products are susceptible to various types of natural processes such as
oxidative degradation due to their high content of protein and essential amino acids …

[HTML][HTML] Hyaluronic acid in rheumatology

H Sprott, C Fleck - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Hyaluronic acid (HA), also known as hyaluronan, is an anionic glycosaminoglycan widely
distributed throughout various tissues of the human body. It stands out from other …

Application of silk-fibroin-based hydrogels in tissue engineering

Y Lyu, Y Liu, H He, H Wang - Gels, 2023 - mdpi.com
Silk fibroin (SF) is an excellent protein-based biomaterial produced by the degumming and
purification of silk from cocoons of the Bombyx mori through alkali or enzymatic treatments …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of hyaluronic acid on tendon physiology and its clinical application in tendinopathies

F Oliva, E Marsilio, G Asparago, A Frizziero, AC Berardi… - Cells, 2021 - mdpi.com
The physical–chemical, structural, hydrodynamic, and biological properties of hyaluronic
acid within tendons are still poorly investigated. Medical history and clinical applications of …

Heteropolysaccharides in sustainable corrosion inhibition: 4E (Energy, Economy, Ecology, and Effectivity) dimensions

R Ganjoo, S Sharma, C Verma, MA Quraishi… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbohydrate polymers (polysaccharides) and their derivatives are widely utilized in
sustainable corrosion inhibition (SCI) because of their various fascinating properties …

Nanotechnological research for regenerative medicine: the role of hyaluronic acid

F Carton, M Malatesta - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a linear, anionic, non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan occurring in
almost all body tissues and fluids of vertebrates including humans. It is a main component of …