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Engineered Peptides‐Based Hybrid‐Nested Microneedle Effectively Treat Biofilm‐Infected Diabetic Wounds

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A hybrid‐nested microneedle/cryogel scaffold (MQW‐CMg‐MOF) is designed for efficient biofilm removal and accelerated healing of diabetic wounds. The scaffold shows substantial biofilm removal in vitro and in a preclinical diabetic swine biofilm‐infected wound model compared to the control.
Syed Muntazir Andrabi, S. M. Shatil Shahriar, Yiran Tian, Farzad Hayati, Yajuan Su, Feng Zhang, Navatha Shree Sharma, Guangshun Wang, Shannon L. Wong, Zheng Yan, Guoliang Huang, Jingwei Xie   +11 more
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Biofilm Control by Active Topography with Mucin Coating

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study reports a new antifouling strategy based on a bioinspired design. Mucin coating enhances biofilm control by active topography with beating micron‐sized pillars. Besides the mechanical force of beating pillars, the antibiofilm activities also involve biological factors since mucin coating inhibits swarming motility and c‐di‐GMP synthesis in ...
Zehui Han, Yikang Xu, Huan Gu, Teng Zhang, Dacheng Ren   +4 more
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Microbubble‐Controlled Delivery of Biofilm‐Targeting Nanoparticles to Treat MRSA Infection

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Here, an effective strategy using microbubble (MB)‐controlled delivery of biofilm‐targeting nanoparticles (BTNs) for removal and therapy of methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) biofilm infections is introduced. In vivo delivery of MB with BTN is demonstrated to silence key bacterial genes involved in biofilm formation (icaA), bacterial ...
Ju Yeon Chung, Yujin Ahn, Joo Hun Lee, Seungju Yang, Seung Cheol Lee, Hyunjoon Kong, Hyun Jung Chung   +6 more
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An In Situ Curing, Shear‐Responsive Biomaterial Designed for Durable Embolization of Microvasculature

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
NeoCast is a next‐generation, solvent‐free, non‐adhesive liquid embolic designed for indications where deep occlusion is desired (e.g., tumors and chronic subdural hematoma). This novel agent offers ideal embolic properties: injectability, controllability, excellent visibility, and biocompatibility.
Quynh P. Pham, Jeffrey V. Groom II, Chander Sadasivan, David J. Fiorella, David C. Madoff, Lee‐Jae Guo, Michael Fornaciari, Courtney Guertin, Craig Wiltsey, Lee Core, Jonathan Merlo, William Wustenberg, Renu Virmani, Adam S. Arthur, Robert S. Langer, George M. Whitesides, Upma Sharma   +16 more
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Hollow‐Structured Nanorobot with Excellent Magnetic Propulsion for Catalytic Pollutant Degradation, Anti‐Bacterial and Biofilm Removal

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A hollow‐structured Fe3O4@AgAu@PDA‐ZnPc nanosphere has been developed, exhibiting controllable catalytic activity and “photothermal‐photodynamic‐Ag+” coupling antibacterial characteristics. When subjected to a rotating magnetic field, these performances are uniquely enhanced by magnetic propulsion, allowing the nanosphere to function as a magnetic ...
Jing Wang, Guangjin Yu, Qunling Fang, Yunqi Xu, Jie Zhang, Ailing Hui, Shouhu Xuan, Ken Cham‐Fai Leung   +7 more
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Biomimetic Glycosaminoglycan‐Analog Hydrogel for Improved Embolization of Aneurysms: Environment‐Selective Swelling

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Biomimetic glycosaminoglycan analog hydrogels exhibit suitable and robust mechanical properties, as well as hemocompatibility and biocompatibility, making them ideal for the embolization of intracranial aneurysms. Notably, the hydrogel's environment‐selective swelling properties enable complete blockage of the aneurysm cavity while preventing ...
Sarit S. Sivan, Iris Bonshtein, Maria Khoury, Yevgeniy Kreinin, Dmitry Korneyev, Tirosh Mekler, Sumaya Kaiyal, Iris Sonia Weitz, Netanel Korin   +8 more
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Metal–Organic Framework‐Based Antimicrobial Touch Surfaces to Prevent Cross‐Contamination

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
A MOF‐based antimicrobial door handle cover is developed. It completely inhibits the cross‐contamination of Gram‐positive bacterial species (Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus faecalis), Gram‐negative bacterial species (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Acinetobacter baumannii), and fungi (Candida albicans). Abstract Infection diseases
Javier Fonseca, Mary Cano‐Sarabia, Pilar Cortés, Jordi Saldo, David Montpeyó, Julia Lorenzo, Montserrat Llagostera, Inhar Imaz, Daniel Maspoch   +8 more
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High‐Performance Recyclable Polyester Elastomers Through Transient Strain‐Stiffening

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Transient strain‐crystallization simultaneously strengthens and toughens block polyester elastomers while conserving recyclability. Using controlled polymerization catalysis and commercial monomers, block polyester elastomers outperform current commercial elastomers, entering a new region of tensile mechanical property space.
Chang Gao, Kam C. Poon, Matilde Concilio, Thomas Zinn, Georgina L. Gregory, Charlotte K. Williams   +5 more
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Advances in Photonic Materials and Integrated Devices for Smart and Digital Healthcare: Bridging the Gap Between Materials and Systems

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This article summarizes significant technological advancements in materials, photonic devices, and bio‐interfaced systems, which demonstrate successful applications for impacting human healthcare via improved therapies, advanced diagnostics, and on‐skin health monitoring.
Seunghyeb Ban, Hoon Yi, Jaejin Park, Yunuo Huang, Ki Jun Yu, Woon‐Hong Yeo   +5 more
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Recent Advances in Stimuli‐Responsive Materials and Soft Robotic Actuators for Bioelectronic Medicine

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores the integration of responsive materials and soft robotic actuators with implantable electronics to address key challenges in bioelectronic medicine. By enabling shape actuation, these technologies improve deployment, adaptability, and accuracy in minimally invasive procedures.
Chaoqun Dong, George G. Malliaras
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