ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
design
a
therapeutic
enhanced
three-dimensional
(3D)
silk
fibroin
(SF)-based
scaffold
containing
propolis
(Ps)-loaded
chitosan
(CH)
nanocarriers.
To
aim,
we
initially
synthesized
hybrid
gel-based
ink
by
synergistic
sol-gel
and
self-assembly
approach
then
processed
the
resulting
gels
microextrusion-based
3D
printing
followed
supercritical
drying
obtain
aerogel
scaffolds.
Ps
was
utilized
enhance
final
scaffold's
bactericidal
efficacy
cell
responsiveness.
For
synthesis
scaffold,
two
loading
methods
(in
preprint
postprinting
steps)
were
investigated
in
order
optimize
drug
quantities
maximize
antibacterial
properties
scaffold.
In
step,
silica-oxidized
SF
(SFO)-CH
hydrogel
printed
into
construct
with
an
interconnected
porous
structure,
then,
loaded
construct.
method,
PS
incorporated
hydrolyzed
silane
solution
prior
gelation.
morphological
studies
demonstrate
that
addition
encapsulated
CH
nanoparticles
(NPs)
improved
porosity
developed
rheological
analysis
designed
gel
without
release
kinetics
studied.
antimicrobial
results
show
Ps-loaded
scaffolds
step
exhibited
superior
activity
against
Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31, P. 101531 - 101531
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Three-dimensional
(3D)
printing
technology
has
shown
significant
promise
in
the
medical
field,
particularly
orthopedics,
prosthetics,
tissue
engineering,
and
pharmaceutical
preparations.
This
review
focuses
on
innovative
application
of
3D
addressing
challenges
osteonecrosis
femoral
head
(ONFH).
Unlike
traditional
hip
replacement
surgery,
which
is
often
suboptimal
for
younger
patients,
offers
precise
localization
necrotic
areas
ability
to
create
personalized
implants.
By
integrating
advanced
biomaterials,
this
a
promising
strategy
approach
early
hip-preserving
treatments.
Additionally,
3D-printed
bone
engineering
scaffolds
can
mimic
natural
environment,
promoting
regeneration
vascularization.
In
future,
potential
extends
combining
with
artificial
intelligence
optimizing
treatment
plans,
developing
materials
enhanced
bioactivity
compatibility,
translating
these
innovations
from
laboratory
clinical
practice.
demonstrates
how
uniquely
addresses
critical
ONFH
treatment,
including
insufficient
vascularization,
poor
mechanical
stability,
limited
long-term
success
conventional
therapies.
introducing
gradient
porous
scaffolds,
bioactive
material
coatings,
AI-assisted
design,
work
outlines
novel
strategies
improve
interventions.
These
advancements
not
only
enhance
efficacy
but
also
pave
way
findings
into
applications.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Significant
progress
has
been
made
in
regenerative
medicine
for
skin
repair
and
rejuvenation.
This
review
examines
core
technologies
including
stem
cell
therapy,
bioengineered
substitutes,
platelet-rich
plasma
(PRP),
exosome-based
therapies,
gene
editing
techniques
like
CRISPR.
These
methods
hold
promise
treating
a
range
of
conditions,
from
chronic
wounds
burns
to
age-related
changes
genetic
disorders.
Challenges
remain
optimizing
these
therapies
broader
accessibility
ensuring
long-term
safety
efficacy.
Regenerative Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Neurological
injuries
and
diseases
are
a
leading
cause
of
disability
worldwide,
underscoring
the
urgent
need
for
effective
therapies.
Neural
regaining
enhancement
therapies
seen
as
most
promising
strategies
restoring
neural
function,
offering
hope
individuals
affected
by
these
conditions.
Despite
their
promise,
path
from
animal
research
to
clinical
application
is
fraught
with
challenges.
Neuroengineering,
particularly
through
use
biomaterials,
has
emerged
key
field
that
paving
way
innovative
solutions
It
seeks
understand
treat
neurological
disorders,
unravel
nature
consciousness,
explore
mechanisms
memory
brain’s
relationship
behavior,
tissue
engineering,
interfaces
targeted
drug
delivery
systems.
These
including
both
natural
synthetic
types,
designed
replicate
cellular
environment
brain,
thereby
facilitating
repair.
This
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
biomaterials
in
neuroengineering,
highlighting
functional
across
basic
practice.
covers
recent
developments
biomaterial-based
products,
2D
3D
bioprinted
scaffolds
cell
organoid
culture,
brain-on-a-chip
systems,
biomimetic
electrodes
brain–computer
interfaces.
also
explores
artificial
synapses
networks,
discussing
applications
modeling
microenvironments
repair
regeneration,
modulation
manipulation
integration
traditional
Chinese
medicine.
serves
guide
role
advancing
neuroengineering
solutions,
providing
insights
into
ongoing
efforts
bridge
gap
between
innovation
application.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 230 - 230
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
In
recent
times,
with
the
need
for
a
reduction,
refinement,
and
replacement
of
in
vivo
animal
testing,
there
has
been
an
increasing
demand
use
relevant
vitro
human
cell
systems
drug
development.
There
is
also
great
skin
tissue
various
wounds
burns.
Furthermore,
cell-based
can
be
used
to
investigate
side
effects
(toxicity
irritation)
penetration
topical
preparations.
this
study,
exploratory
experiments
were
performed
produce
artificial
epidermis
using
two
hydrogel
scaffolds,
alginate
GelMA
C.
The
amount
keratinocytes
added
matrix
(10–50–100
×
106/mL)
duration
maturation
(fresh,
1–3–4
weeks)
optimized
extensive
study.
behavior
structure
hydrogels
functionally
morphologically
assessed.
permeability
order
caffeine
tested
barriers
was
following:
>
C
cellulose
acetate
membrane
rat
skin.
It
concluded
that
provides
more
favorable
environment
survival
differentiation
(as
demonstrated
by
histology
immunohistochemistry)
than
alginate.
3-week
incubation
50
106/mL
number
proved
most
beneficial
given
system.
This
study
data
first
time
on
multifactorial
optimization
potential
substitutes
manufacturing.
these
results
engineering,
fabricated
preparations
must
biocompatibility
from
physical
mechanical
point
views.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 251 - 251
Published: March 1, 2025
Perhaps
the
most
innovative
branch
of
medicine
is
represented
by
regenerative
medicine.
It
deals
with
regenerating
or
replacing
tissues
damaged
disease
aging.
The
frontier
this
bioprinting.
This
technology
aims
to
reconstruct
tissues,
organs,
and
anatomical
structures,
such
as
those
in
head
neck
region.
would
mean
revolutionizing
therapeutic
surgical
approaches
management
multiple
conditions
which
a
conspicuous
amount
tissue
lost.
application
bioprinting
for
reconstruction
areas
removed
due
presence
malignancy
represent
revolutionary
new
step
personalized
precision
review
investigate
recent
advances
use
biomaterials
structures
head–neck
region,
particularly
oral
cavity.
characteristics
properties
each
biomaterial
currently
available
will
be
presented,
well
their
potential
applicability
affected
neoplasia
after
surgery.
In
addition,
study
examine
current
limitations
challenges
analyze
future
prospects
maxillofacial
Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 101701 - 101701
Published: March 1, 2025
Three-dimensional
(3D)
bioprinting
of
hydrogels
allows
embedded
cells
to
be
patterned
and
hosted
in
an
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)-mimicking
environment.
This
method
shows
great
promise
for
the
engineering
complex
tissues
on
account
facile
spatial
control
over
materials
within
printed
constructs.
Hydrogels,
which
represent
extensively
explored
employed
biomaterials
3D
bioprinting,
are
characterized
by
both
their
high
water
content
swelling
behavior.
Post-printing
inevitably
alters
geometrical
mechanical
properties
features,
thus
causing
a
deviation
from
original
design
affecting
cellular
function
tissue
structure.
Despite
substantial
effort
being
dedicated
development
non-swelling
hydrogels,
application
encapsulation
living
is
yet
realized,
owing
limitations
imposed
often
tedious
material
syntheses
network
structures.
Herein,
we
describe
new
type
hydrogel
based
fully
cold
fish
gelatin
(cfGel-Hydrogel)
consisting
only
single
formed
via
thiol-ene
"click"
chemistry.
We
show
that
such
cfGel-Hydrogels
enable
patterning
shape-retaining
mechanically
robust
matrix.
These
negligible
(<2
%)
under
physiologically
relevant
conditions
(simulated
37
°C
PBS
buffer),
while
also
able
withstand
large
cyclic
deformations
(80
%
compressive
strain)
dissipating
around
40
loading
energy.
Human
dermal
fibroblast
(HDF)-laden
could
fabricated
extrusion-based
printing,
allowing
vitro
culturing
constructs,
offering
opportunities
hydrogel-based
applications
regenerative
medicine.
MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(3)
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Abstract
The
rapid
evolution
of
clinical
medicine,
materials
science,
and
regenerative
medicine
has
rendered
traditional
implantable
scaffolds
inadequate
for
addressing
the
complex
therapeutic
demands
various
diseases.
Currently,
in
practice
are
mainly
made
metal,
with
disadvantages
high
stiffness,
poor
toughness,
low
deformation.
This
paper
offers
a
thorough
review
shape
memory
(SMSs),
emphasizing
their
distinctive
self‐recovery
adaptive
functionalities
that
enhance
compatibility
injured
tissues,
surpassing
capabilities
conventional
metallic
biomaterials.
It
delves
into
limitations
current
requisite
performance
metrics
effective
implants
outlines
essential
fabrication
methods
SMSs.
Moreover,
we
enumerate
biomedical
applications
SMMs
different
response
types,
including
thermology‐responsive,
water‐responsive,
light‐responsive.
discussion
extends
to
burgeoning
SMSs
engineering,
utility
bone
tissue
cardiovascular
stenting,
tubular
structures,
cardiac
patches,
which
underscore
potential
minimally
invasive
procedures
dynamic
interactions.
concludes
an
analysis
challenges
prospects,
providing
valuable
insights
developing
applying
sector.
Journal of Medical Physics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
49(3), P. 319 - 325
Published: July 1, 2024
Three-dimensional
(3D)
printing
technology
has
revolutionized
surgical
practices,
offering
precise
solutions
for
planning,
education,
and
patient
care.
Surgeons
now
wield
tangible,
patient-specific
3D
models
derived
from
imaging
data,
allowing
meticulous
presurgical
planning.
These
enhance
precision,
reduce
operative
times,
minimize
complications,
ultimately
improving
outcomes.
The
also
serves
as
a
powerful
educational
tool,
providing
hands-on
learning
experiences
medical
professionals
clearer
communication
with
patients
their
families.
Despite
its
advantages,
challenges
such
model
accuracy
material
selection
exist.
Ongoing
advancements,
including
bioactive
materials
artificial
intelligence
integration,
promise
to
further
printing’s
impact.
future
of
in
surgery
holds
potential
regenerative
medicine,
increased
global
accessibility,
collaboration
through
telemedicine.
Interdisciplinary
between
engineering
fields
is
crucial
responsible
innovative
use
this
technology.