Electrical
stimulation
has
been
shown
to
enhance
tissue
regeneration,
which
is
why
piezoelectric-polymer-based
scaffolds
are
on
the
rise
for
advanced
tissue-engineering
approaches.
Recent
studies
have
that
electrical
cues
can
modulate
cell
function
in
vitro
and
vivo
these
be
delivered
through
application
of
an
external
noninvasive
ultrasound
(US)
source
actuate
a
piezoelectric
polymer.
However,
poly(l-lactide)
(PLLA)
possesses
shear
coefficient
therefore
requires
different
strategies
US
relative
other
well-established
materials
such
as
poly(vinylidene
fluoride-trifluoroethylene)
P(VDF-TrFE).
Thus,
this
work
compares
three
methods
ranging
from
1
500
kHz
(a
nanokicking
bioreactor,
transducer,
bath)
PLLA
diaphragm
with
aim
creating
bioelectrical
culture
device.
The
bath
stimulated
films
(37
kHz)
generated
output
voltage
548
±
16
mV,
highest
all
tested
systems.
nanokicker
(1.3
were
associated
4.8
0.7
probe
(500
actuated
9.1
0.8
still
high
enough
stimulation.
Moreover,
influence
film
tension
was
examined,
reduced
observed
increase
response
by
118%
reduce
P(VDF-TrFE)
24%.
This
shows
PLLA-based
designed
manner
take
advantage
effect
PLLA,
when
applying
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: May 28, 2024
The
repair
of
irregular
bone
tissue
suffers
severe
clinical
problems
due
to
the
scarcity
an
appropriate
therapeutic
carrier
that
can
match
dynamic
and
complex
damage.
Fortunately,
stimuli-responsive
in
situ
hydrogel
systems
are
triggered
by
a
special
microenvironment
could
be
ideal
method
regenerating
because
injectability,
gelatin,
spatiotemporally
tunable
drug
release.
Herein,
we
introduce
two
main
stimulus-response
approaches,
exogenous
endogenous,
forming
hydrogels
engineering.
First,
summarize
specific
distinct
responses
extensive
range
external
stimuli
(e.g.,
ultraviolet,
near-infrared,
ultrasound,
etc.)
form
created
from
biocompatible
materials
modified
various
functional
groups
or
hybrid
nanoparticles.
Furthermore,
“smart”
hydrogels,
which
respond
endogenous
physiological
environmental
temperature,
pH,
enzyme,
etc.),
achieve
gelation
one
injection
vivo
without
additional
intervention.
Moreover,
mild
chemistry
response-mediated
also
offer
fascinating
prospects
engineering,
such
as
Diels–Alder,
Michael
addition,
thiol-Michael
Schiff
reactions,
etc.
recent
developments
challenges
smart
their
application
administration
engineering
discussed
this
review.
It
is
anticipated
advanced
strategies
innovative
ideas
will
exploited
field
increase
quality
life
for
patients
with
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: March 24, 2025
Electrical
stimulation
has
been
shown
to
regulate
early
immunity
and
late-stage
osteogenesis
in
bone
repair.
However,
achieving
in-situ
electrical
the
form
of
self-power
vivo
during
initial
postoperative
stages
when
patients
have
limited
mobility
remains
challenging.
In
this
study,
we
developed
a
3D-printed
self-powered
composite
scaffold
composed
shape
memory
polyurethane
elastomers
(SMPU)
polyvinylidene
fluoride
(PVDF)
piezoelectric
nanofibers.
The
demonstrates
excellent
performance,
allowing
for
minimally
invasive
implantation.
During
process,
can
provide
mechanical
force
PVDF
nanofibers
generate
charge.
Therefore,
was
achieved
through
integration
process
effects,
it
be
used
period.
Additionally,
output
voltage
under
continuous
stimulation,
indicating
that
apply
sustained
rehabilitation
exercises
regain
mobility.
Both
cell
experiments
animal
studies
confirmed
effectively
immune
microenvironment
enhance
osteogenesis.
This
study
successfully
achieves
by
integrating
which
is
expected
an
effective
repair
strategy
tissue
engineering.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Abstract
Mechanical
force
is
essential
for
bone
development,
homeostasis,
and
fracture
healing.
In
the
past
few
decades,
various
biomaterials
have
been
developed
to
provide
mechanical
signals
that
mimic
natural
microenvironment,
thereby
promoting
regeneration.
Bone
organoids,
emerging
as
a
novel
research
approach,
are
3D
micro‐bone
tissues
possess
ability
self‐renew
self‐organize,
exhibiting
biomimetic
spatial
characteristics.
Incorporating
mechano‐responsive
in
construction
of
organoids
presents
promising
avenue
simulating
microenvironment.
Therefore,
this
review
commences
by
elucidating
impact
on
health,
encompassing
both
cellular
interactions
alterations
structure.
Furthermore,
most
recent
applications
within
realm
tissue
engineering
highlighted.
Three
different
types
introduced
with
focus
their
responsive
mechanisms,
strategies,
efficacy
facilitating
Based
comprehensive
overview,
prospective
utilization
future
challenges
discussed.
As
organoid
technology
advances,
these
poised
become
powerful
tools
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(30), P. 39035 - 39050
Published: July 19, 2024
Given
the
widespread
clinical
demand,
addressing
irregular
cranial
bone
defects
poses
a
significant
challenge
following
surgical
procedures
and
traumatic
events.
In
situ-formed
injectable
hydrogels
are
attractive
for
due
to
their
ease
of
administration
ability
incorporate
ceramics,
ions,
proteins
into
hydrogel.
this
study,
multifunctional
hydrogel
composed
oxidized
sodium
alginate
(OSA)-grafted
dopamine
(DO),
carboxymethyl
chitosan
(CMCS),
calcium
ions
(Ca2+),
nanohydroxyapatite
(nHA),
magnesium
oxide
(MgO)
(DOCMCHM)
was
prepared
address
via
dynamic
Schiff
base
chelation
reactions.
DOCMCHM
exhibits
strong
adhesion
wet
tissues,
self-healing
properties,
antibacterial
characteristics.
Biological
evaluations
indicate
that
has
good
biocompatibility,
in
vivo
degradability,
promote
cell
proliferation.
Importantly,
hydrogel,
containing
MgO,
promotes
expression
osteogenic
protein
markers
COL-1,
OCN,
RUNX2,
stimulates
formation
new
blood
vessels
by
upregulating
CD31.
This
study
could
provide
meaningful
insights
ion
therapy
repair
defects.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(19)
Published: April 9, 2024
Abstract
Median
sternotomy
surgery
stands
as
one
of
the
prevailing
strategies
in
cardiac
surgery.
In
this
study,
cutting‐edge
bone
adhesive
is
designed,
inspired
by
impressive
properties
found
mussels
and
sandcastle
worms.
This
work
has
created
an
osteogenic
nanocomposite
coacervate
integrating
a
cellulose‐polyphosphodopamide
interpenetrating
network,
quaternized
chitosan,
zinc,
gallium‐doped
hydroxyapatite
nanoparticles.
characterized
robust
catechol–metal
coordination
which
effectively
adheres
to
both
hard
soft
tissues
with
maximum
strength
900
±
38
kPa
on
sheep
sternum
bone,
surpassing
that
commercial
adhesives.
The
release
zinc
gallium
cations
from
adhesives
chitosan
matrix
imparts
remarkable
antibacterial
promotes
rapid
blood
coagulation,
vitro
ex
vivo.
It
also
proved
exhibits
significant
bioactivity,
stable
degradability,
biocompatibility,
ability.
Furthermore,
capacity
adhere
tissue
support
osteogenesis
contributes
successful
healing
defect
rabbit
model
summary,
these
promising
characteristics
are
expected
provide
solutions
clinical
issues
faced
during
median
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
review
discusses
design
strategies
for
external
stimuli-driven
hydrogels
with
in
situ
catalytic
processes.
It
highlights
precise
control
over
the
properties,
elucidating
regulatory
mechanisms
and
deepening
understanding
of
applications.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Bone
defects
resulting
from
trauma,
tumors,
or
other
injuries
significantly
impact
human
health
and
quality
of
life.
However,
current
treatments
for
bone
are
constrained
by
donor
shortages
immune
rejection.
tissue
engineering
has
partially
alleviated
the
limitations
traditional
repair
methods.
The
development
smart
biomaterials
that
can
respond
to
external
stimuli
modulate
biofunctions
become
a
prominent
area
research.
Ultrasound
technology
is
regarded
as
an
optimal
"remote
controller"
"trigger"
biomaterials.
This
review
reports
comprehensive
systematic
overview
ultrasound-responsive
It
presents
fundamental
theories
repair,
definition
ultrasound,
its
applications.
Furthermore,
summarizes
ultrasound
effect
mechanisms
their
roles
in
including
detailed
studies
on
anti-inflammation,
immunomodulation,
cell
therapy.
Finally,
advantages
future
prospects
this
field
discussed.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: April 4, 2025
Bone
defects
have
historically
represented
a
significant
challenge
in
clinical
practice,
with
traditional
surgical
intervention
remaining
the
gold
standard
for
their
management.
However,
due
to
problem
of
origin
autologous
and
allogeneic
bone
complex
diverse
defects,
methods
sometimes
cannot
meet
treatment
needs
expectations
patients.
The
development
tissue
engineering
3D
printing
technology
provides
new
ideas
defect
repair.
Ideal
bioscaffold
materials
must
good
mechanical
properties,
biocompatibility,
osteoinduction
conduction
capabilities.
Additionally,
factors
such
as
degradation
rate,
appropriate
porosity
sustained
antibacterial
effect
be
taken
into
account.
combination
synthetic
composite
biomaterial
scaffolds
has
become
well-established
approach
offering
innovative
solutions
combined
application
seed
cells,
signalling
biological
is
also
beneficial
improve
therapeutic
defects.
This
article
will
therefore
examine
some
most
commonly
used
technologies
prevalent
suitable
printing.
An
analysis
conducted
on
properties
these
elucidate
respective
advantages
limitations.