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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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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Chemically Cross-Linked Poly(acrylic-co-vinylsulfonic) Acid Hydrogel for the Delivery of Isosorbide Mononitrate [PDF]
, 2013 We report synthesis, characterization, and drug release attributes of a series of novel pH-sensitive poly(acrylic-co-vinylsulfonic) acid hydrogels.
Talib Hussain +9 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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Thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties of polysaccharide-based hydrogels
, 2023 Hydrogels are widely used in food, cosmetics, pharmacology, biomedical and medical field, and engineering areas because of their ease of use, low cost, and biocompatibility.
Göksel Saraç, Meryem +1 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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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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Polysaccharide Hydrogels as Emerging Material for Wastewater Purification
, 2023 Wastewater pollution is one of the most important problems all around the world. Many wastewater purification methods, especially adsorption, are conducted to reduce water pollution.
Güzel, Kaya G.
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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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