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Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 19, 2 April 2026.This review charts the evolution of corneal hydrogels from passive replacements to active and intelligent systems, evaluating natural and synthetic materials while addressing design challenges such as transparency and strength. Advanced applications such as scarless wound healing, three‐dimensional bioprinting, and smart wearables are highlighted to ...
Xinwei Wang +9 more
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The Effect of Silk Fibroin Additive on the Properties of Tannic Acid-Based Bioadhesives. [PDF]
ChemistryOpenAlishiri R +8 more
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Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, Volume 114, Issue 4, April 2026.ABSTRACT Given the market for chronic wound care, where wound dressings are the key product, it should go without saying that providing satisfactory wound dressings is critical. A wide variety of wound dressings have been developed. Hydrogel has drawn attention as a potential wound dressing for chronic wounds. Hydrogel may absorb large amounts of water
Gianna Fadhilah +2 more
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Effect of Degumming Duration on the Behavior of Waste Filature Silk-Reinforced Wheat Gluten Composite for Sustainable Applications. [PDF]
ACS Omega, 2023 Bhowmik P, Kant R, Singh H.
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Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, Volume 114, Issue 4, April 2026.ABSTRACT Approximately 50% of patients that undergo surgical reconstruction to repair the congenital heart defect tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) experience adverse effects by the age of 50. These effects can be linked to the poor healing response elicited by the synthetic materials in the commonly used cardiovascular patches.
Elizabeth C. Porter +6 more
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Genomic resources of aquatic Lepidoptera, Elophila obliteralis and Hyposmocoma kahamanoa, reveal similarities with Trichoptera in amino acid composition of major silk genes. [PDF]
G3 (Bethesda)Heckenhauer J +6 more
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Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, Volume 311, Issue 4, April 2026.Graphical abstract showing the biocompatible conductive polymer film which releases the entrapped drug as a response to a stimulus (applied voltage) along with mitigating bacterial growth. ABSTRACT Chronic wounds affect millions of people worldwide, and their treatment can often be ineffective, resulting in substantial healthcare costs.
Sanjana Auditto +9 more
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Fiber Reinforcement of Soft Spider Silk Hydrogels
Macromolecular Rapid Communications, Volume 47, Issue 7, 3 April 2026.Along the development of matrices for biomedical applications, precise tuning of the biomaterial to interact with specific cell types/tissues is essential. The fabrication of fiber mesh‐reinforced soft hydrogels made of recombinant spider silk proteins allows for the adjustment of mechanical properties and hydrogel porosity, leading to improved cell ...
Christina Heinritz, Thomas Scheibel
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Knocked-Out <i>Bombyx mori</i> Protein Disulfide Isomerase Decreases Silk Yields and Mechanical Properties by Affecting the Post-Translational Modification of Silk Proteins. [PDF]
InsectsYang S +14 more
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Melatonin and the Dental Pulp: A Scoping Review
International Endodontic Journal, Volume 59, Issue 4, Page 590-613, April 2026.ABSTRACT Background In general medicine, melatonin is known to enhance wound healing and promote stem cell differentiation. Its potential relevance in endodontics, however, remains underexplored. Objectives This scoping review aimed to systematically assess the available evidence on the effects of melatonin (a) on dental pulp tissue and (b) on human ...
Jasmin Schäfer +2 more
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