Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(19), P. 2739 - 2739
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Hyaluronic
acid
(HA)
fillers
are
extensively
utilized
in
aesthetic
medicine
due
to
their
biocompatibility,
reversibility,
and
effectiveness
enhancing
skin
hydration,
volume,
overall
appearance.
These
predominantly
produced
through
microbial
fermentation,
followed
by
a
critical
cross-linking
process
that
enhances
longevity
resisting
enzymatic
degradation.
This
review
provides
thorough
examination
of
the
manufacturing
processes
differentiate
HA
fillers,
with
particular
attention
distinctions
between
biphasic
monophasic
variants.
Unlike
previous
studies,
this
emphasizes
specific
techniques
substantial
impact
on
fillers’
rheological
properties,
such
as
elasticity
cohesiveness,
which
crucial
clinical
performance
patient
outcomes.
Additionally,
offers
comprehensive
comparison
non-HA
alternatives,
including
calcium
hydroxylapatite,
poly-l-lactic
acid,
polymethyl
methacrylate,
highlighting
unique
advantages
potential
complications
associated
each
type.
By
presenting
novel
insights
into
latest
advancements
challenges
filler
technology,
aims
provide
clinicians
deeper
understanding
thereby
guiding
them
making
informed
decisions
optimize
safety
results.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Dec. 16, 2021
Hydrogel
is
a
type
of
versatile
platform
with
various
biomedical
applications
after
rational
structure
and
functional
design
that
leverages
on
material
engineering
to
modulate
its
physicochemical
properties
(e.g.,
stiffness,
pore
size,
viscoelasticity,
microarchitecture,
degradability,
ligand
presentation,
stimulus-responsive
properties,
etc.)
influence
cell
signaling
cascades
fate.
In
the
past
few
decades,
plethora
pioneering
studies
have
been
implemented
explore
cell-hydrogel
matrix
interactions
figure
out
underlying
mechanisms,
paving
way
lab-to-clinic
translation
hydrogel-based
therapies.
this
review,
we
first
introduced
hydrogels
their
fabrication
approaches
concisely.
Subsequently,
comprehensive
description
deep
discussion
were
elucidated,
wherein
influences
different
behaviors
cellular
events
highlighted.
These
or
included
integrin
clustering,
focal
adhesion
(FA)
complex
accumulation
activation,
cytoskeleton
rearrangement,
protein
cyto-nuclei
shuttling
activation
Yes-associated
(YAP),
catenin,
etc.),
compartment
reorganization,
gene
expression,
further
biology
modulation
spreading,
migration,
proliferation,
lineage
commitment,
etc.).
Based
them,
current
in
vitro
vivo
hydrogel
mainly
covered
diseases
models,
delivery
protocols
for
tissue
regeneration
disease
therapy,
smart
drug
carrier,
bioimaging,
biosensor,
conductive
wearable/implantable
biodevices,
etc.
summarized
discussed.
More
significantly,
clinical
potential
trials
presented,
accompanied
which
remaining
challenges
future
perspectives
field
emphasized.
Collectively,
insights
review
will
shed
light
principles
new
understand
processes,
are
available
providing
significant
indications
serving
broad
range
applications.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 182 - 182
Published: Jan. 3, 2022
Recent
developments
within
the
topic
of
biomaterials
has
taken
hold
researchers
due
to
mounting
concern
current
environmental
pollution
as
well
scarcity
resources.
Amongst
all
compatible
biomaterials,
polycaprolactone
(PCL)
is
deemed
be
a
great
potential
biomaterial,
especially
tissue
engineering
sector,
its
advantages,
including
biocompatibility
and
low
bioactivity
exhibition.
The
commercialization
PCL
infant
technology
despite
advantages.
This
contributed
disadvantages
PCL,
expensive,
toxic,
complex.
Therefore,
shift
towards
utilization
an
alternative
biomaterial
in
development
biocomposites
been
exponentially
increased
recent
years.
PCL-based
are
unique
versatile
equipped
with
several
importance
features.
In
addition,
understanding
on
properties
blend
vital
it
influenced
by
application
biocomposites.
superior
characteristics
green
hybrid
expanded
their
applications,
such
biomedical
field,
medical
implants.
Thus,
this
review
aimed
critically
discuss
biocomposites,
which
cover
each
mechanical
thermal
applications.
emergence
nanomaterials
reinforcement
agent
was
also
tackled
issue
review.
On
whole,
applications
reviewed.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 206 - 206
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Degradable
polymers
(both
biomacromolecules
and
several
synthetic
polymers)
for
biomedical
applications
have
been
promising
very
much
in
the
recent
past
due
to
their
low
cost,
biocompatibility,
flexibility,
minimal
side
effects.
Here,
we
present
an
overview
with
updated
information
on
natural
degradable
where
a
brief
account
different
polysaccharides,
proteins,
viz.
polyesters/polyamino
acids/polyanhydrides/polyphosphazenes/polyurethanes
relevant
has
provided.
The
various
approaches
transformation
of
these
by
physical/chemical
means
cross-linking,
as
polyblends,
nanocomposites/hybrid
composites,
interpenetrating
complexes,
interpolymer/polyion
functionalization,
polymer
conjugates,
block
graft
copolymers,
are
described.
degradation
mechanism,
drug
loading
profiles,
toxicological
aspects
polymeric
nanoparticles
formed
also
defined.
Biomedical
polymer-based
biomaterials
wound
dressing/healing,
biosensors,
delivery
systems,
tissue
engineering,
regenerative
medicine,
etc.,
highlighted.
In
addition,
use
such
nano
systems
solve
current
problems
is
briefly
reviewed.
Life,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 903 - 903
Published: June 16, 2022
Trauma
and
bone
loss
from
infections,
tumors,
congenital
diseases
make
repair
regeneration
the
greatest
challenges
in
orthopedic,
craniofacial,
plastic
surgeries.
The
shortage
of
donors,
intrinsic
limitations,
complications
transplantation
have
led
to
more
focus
interest
regenerative
medicine.
Structures
that
closely
mimic
tissue
can
be
produced
by
this
unique
technology.
steady
development
three-dimensional
(3D)-printed
engineering
scaffold
therapy
has
played
an
important
role
achieving
desired
goal.
Bioceramic
scaffolds
are
widely
studied
appear
most
promising
solution.
In
addition,
3D
printing
technology
simulate
mechanical
biological
surface
properties
print
with
high
precision
complex
internal
external
structures
match
their
functional
properties.
Inkjet,
extrusion,
light-based
among
rapidly
advancing
bioprinting
technologies.
Furthermore,
stem
cell
recently
shown
field,
although
large
defects
difficult
fill
injection
alone.
combination
3D-printed
cells
very
results.
Therefore,
biocompatible
artificial
living
is
key
element
required
for
clinical
applications
where
there
a
demand
defect
repair.
emergence
various
advanced
manufacturing
technologies
made
form
biomaterials
functions,
composition,
structure
diversified,
manifold.
importance
article
lies
it
aims
briefly
review
main
principles
characteristics
currently
available
methods
orthopedic
prepare
bioceramic
scaffolds,
finally
discuss
prospects
vital
field.
Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 15, P. 997 - 1019
Published: June 1, 2022
Abstract:
The
number
of
aesthetic
procedures
performed
worldwide
continues
to
grow
together
with
an
increase
in
the
population
seeking
restoration
or
preservation
a
youthful
appearance.
Requests
for
non-surgical
body
rejuvenation
are
increasing.
Patients
looking
safe
and
effective
minimally
invasive
procedures.
Soft-tissue
dermal
fillers
can
meet
these
expectations.
Based
on
beneficial
outcomes
treatments
many
facial
areas,
new
trend
is
developing
target
areas.
Different
available
include
collagen
stimulators
initially
developed
restore
volume.
Furthermore,
they
associated
long-lasting
efficiency,
high
level
patient
satisfaction
good
safety
profile,
mainly
minor
adverse
events
reported.
In
appropriate
conditions
use,
now
used
clinical
practice.
Their
use
expanding
allows
addressing
various
issues
including
volume
loss,
skin
laxity,
cellulite,
striae
distensae
wrinkles.
This
review
focuses
poly-L-lactic
acid
(PLLA),
first
stimulator
one
most
investigated
off-facial
applications.
published
data,
although
still
limited,
presented
by
area,
neck
chest,
buttocks,
abdomen,
upper
arms,
thighs,
knees,
hands.
Key
features
concerned
zones
main
signs
affecting
part
as
well
injection
modalities
provided
along
results.
represents
state
art
which
base
further
developments
necessary
optimal
treatment
PLLA-based
others
this
class
rejuvenation.
Keywords:
acid,
PLLA,
augmentation,
contouring,
filler,
stimulator,
rejuvenation,
quality
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 2562 - 2587
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
3D
bioprinting
is
a
revolutionary
technology
capable
of
replicating
native
tissue
and
organ
microenvironments
by
precisely
placing
cells
into
structures
using
bioinks.However,
acquiring
the
ideal
bioink
to
manufacture
biomimetic
constructs
challenging.A
natural
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
an
organ-specific
material
that
provides
physical,
chemical,
biological,
mechanical
cues
are
hard
mimic
small
number
components.Organ-derived
decellularized
ECM
(dECM)
has
optimal
properties.However,
dECM
always
"non-printable"
owing
its
poor
properties.Recent
studies
have
focused
on
strategies
improve
printability
bioink.In
this
review,
we
highlight
decellularization
methods
procedures
used
produce
these
bioinks,
effective
their
printability,
recent
advances
in
regeneration
dECM-based
bioinks.Finally,
discuss
challenges
associated
with
manufacturing
bioinks
potential
large-scale
applications.
Materials Today Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37, P. 102016 - 102016
Published: April 1, 2024
Tissue-engineered
constructs
can
replicate
the
structural
and
physiological
properties
of
natural
tissues.
The
be
designed
to
address
transplantation
issues
affected
by
shortage
donor
tissues
organs.
One
major
concerns
in
tissue
engineering
is
design
development
structures
that
improve
interaction
between
materials
cells
provide
an
ideal
platform
for
form
functional
tissue.
Several
contributing
factors
need
considered
fabricate
constructs,
including
biomaterials,
biological,
topographical,
biophysical,
morphological
either
alone
or
combination.
Here,
we
review
application,
advancement,
future
directions
these
essential
designing
developing
regeneration.
In
particular,
focus
on
original
approaches
tools
construct
parameters
engineering.