Dual Cross-Linked Starch–Borax Double Network Hydrogels with Tough and Self-Healing Properties
Foods, 2022 Herein, we have fabricated starch–borax double cross-linked network (DC) hydrogels with tough and self-healing properties using a one-pot method. The addition of borax significantly increased the storage modulus and loss modulus of these starch–borax DC ...
Xiaoyu Chen +6 more
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Hydrogels for Antitumor and Antibacterial Therapy
Gels, 2022 As a highly absorbent and hydrophobic material with a three-dimensional network structure, hydrogels are widely used in biomedical fields for their excellent biocompatibility, low immunogenicity, adjustable physicochemical properties, ability to ...
Xiuling Fang +7 more
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Enzyme-mediated one-pot synthesis of hydrogel with the polyphenol cross-linker for skin regeneration
Materials Today Bio, 2020 Polyphenols can trigger immunity that activates intracellular anti-inflammatory signaling and prevents external infections. In this study, we report the fabrication of chitosan-based hydrogels with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) using enzyme-mediated ...
B.S. Kim +6 more
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Current Understanding of the Applications of Photocrosslinked Hydrogels in Biomedical Engineering
Gels, 2022 Hydrogel materials have great application value in biomedical engineering. Among them, photocrosslinked hydrogels have attracted much attention due to their variety and simple convenient preparation methods.
Juan Liu +6 more
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Functional Hydrogels and Their Application in Drug Delivery, Biosensors, and Tissue Engineering
International Journal of Polymer Science, 2019 Hydrogel is a new class of functional polymer materials with a promising potential in the biomedical field. The purpose of this article is to review recent advancements in several types of biomedical hydrogels, including conductive hydrogels, injectable ...
Ke Wang +10 more
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Cell-mediated degradation regulates human mesenchymal stem cell chondrogenesis and hypertrophy in MMP-sensitive hyaluronic acid hydrogels. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Photocrosslinked methacrylated hyaluronic acid (MeHA) hydrogels support chondrogenesis of encapsulated human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). However, the covalent crosslinks formed via chain polymerization in these hydrogels are hydrolytically non ...
Qian Feng +3 more
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Advanced injectable hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022 The rapid development of tissue engineering makes it an effective strategy for repairing cartilage defects. The significant advantages of injectable hydrogels for cartilage injury include the properties of natural extracellular matrix (ECM), good ...
Senbo Zhu +13 more
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Design and application of stimuli-responsive DNA hydrogels: A review
Materials Today Bio, 2022 Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) hydrogels combine the properties of DNAs and hydrogels, and adding functionalized DNAs is key to the wide application of DNA hydrogels.
Zhiguang Wang +4 more
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Gels, 2022 Hydrogels can provide instant relief to pain and facilitate the fast recovery of wounds. Currently, the incorporation of medicinal herbs/plants in polymer matrix is being investigated due to their anti-bacterial and wound healing properties.
Fatima Masood +11 more
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Advances in the Research and Application of Smart-Responsive Hydrogels in Disease Treatment
Gels, 2023 Smart-responsive hydrogels have been widely used in various fields, particularly in the biomedical field. Compared with traditional hydrogels, smart-responsive hydrogels not only facilitate the encapsulation and controlled release of drugs, active ...
Juan Cao +4 more
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