Polymeric hydrogels are fascinating platforms as 3D scaffolds for tissue repair and delivery
systems of therapeutic molecules and cells. Among others, methacrylated gelatin (GelMA) …

Biomaterials have had an increasingly important role in recent decades, in biomedical
device design and the development of tissue engineering solutions for cell delivery, drug …

Polymers have occupied an indispensable role in almost all types of industries for their
immense physical and mechanical characteristics, mainly in food, packaging …

Structural changes involving tissue remodelling and fibrosis are major features of many
pulmonary diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and …

Elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs) are stimulus-responsive biopolymers derived from human
elastin. Their unique properties—including lower critical solution temperature phase …

Bioprinting has emerged as an advanced method for fabricating complex 3D tissues.
Despite the tremendous potential of 3D bioprinting, there are several drawbacks of current …

Elastic fibers are an important component of the extracellular matrix, providing stretch,
resilience, and cell interactivity to a broad range of elastic tissues. Elastin makes up the …

Tissue engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs) are beginning to achieve clinical success and
hold promise as a source of grafting material when donor grafts are unsuitable or …

Elastic fibers are an essential component of the extracellular matrix where they provide
structural integrity and elastic recoil in a number of important tissues. A major constituent of …

Hydrogels made from proteins are attractive materials for diverse medical applications, as
they are biocompatible, biodegradable, and amenable to chemical and biological …