Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(47), P. 11319 - 11334
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
A
CuS–curcumin
hybrid
hydrogel
with
good
biocompatibility,
NIR-enhanced
antibacterial,
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
and
angiogenesis
properties
has
been
developed
for
infected
wound
healing.
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36, P. 62 - 82
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Tendon-bone
interface
injuries
pose
a
significant
challenge
in
tissue
regeneration,
necessitating
innovative
approaches.
Hydrogels
with
integrated
supportive
features
and
controlled
release
of
therapeutic
agents
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
the
treatment
such
injuries.
In
this
study,
we
aimed
to
develop
temperature-sensitive
composite
hydrogel
capable
providing
sustained
magnesium
ions
(Mg2+).
We
synthesized
magnesium-Procyanidin
coordinated
metal
polyphenol
nanoparticles
(Mg-PC)
through
self-assembly
process
them
into
two-component
hydrogel.
The
was
composed
dopamine-modified
hyaluronic
acid
(Dop-HA)
F127.
To
ensure
mitigate
"burst
release"
effect
Mg2+,
covalently
crosslinked
Mg-PC
coordination
bonds
catechol
moiety
within
This
crosslinking
strategy
extended
window
Mg2+
concentrations
up
56
days.
resulting
(Mg-PC@Dop-HA/F127)
exhibited
favorable
properties,
including
injectability,
thermosensitivity
shape
adaptability,
making
it
suitable
injection
adaptation
irregularly
shaped
supraspinatus
implantation
sites.
Furthermore,
Procyanidins,
which
attracted
mesenchymal
stem
progenitor
cells,
alleviated
inflammation,
promoted
macrophage
polarization
towards
M2
phenotype.
Additionally,
enhanced
collagen
synthesis
mineralization,
facilitating
repair
tendon-bone
interface.
By
incorporating
multilevel
phenolic
networks
(MPN)
control
ion
release,
these
hybridized
hydrogels
can
be
customized
various
biomedical
applications.
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38, P. 1 - 30
Published: April 23, 2024
Characterized
by
their
pivotal
roles
in
cell-to-cell
communication,
cell
proliferation,
and
immune
regulation
during
tissue
repair,
exosomes
have
emerged
as
a
promising
avenue
for
"cell-free
therapy"
clinical
applications.
Hydrogels,
possessing
commendable
biocompatibility,
degradability,
adjustability,
physical
properties
akin
to
biological
tissues,
also
found
extensive
utility
engineering
regenerative
repair.
The
synergistic
combination
of
hydrogels
holds
the
potential
not
only
enhance
efficiency
but
collaboratively
advance
repair
process.
This
review
has
summarized
advancements
made
over
past
decade
research
hydrogel-exosome
systems
regenerating
various
tissues
including
skin,
bone,
cartilage,
nerves
tendons,
with
focus
on
methods
encapsulating
releasing
within
hydrogels.
It
critically
examined
gaps
limitations
current
research,
whilst
proposed
future
directions
applications
this
innovative
approach.
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 4198 - 4217
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
utilization
of
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
in
wound
healing
has
been
well-documented.However,
the
direct
administration
free
EVs
via
subcutaneous
injection
at
sites
may
result
rapid
dissipation
bioactive
components
and
diminished
therapeutic
efficacy.Functionalized
hydrogels
provide
effective
protection,
as
well
ensure
sustained
release
bioactivity
during
process,
making
them
an
ideal
candidate
material
for
delivering
EVs.In
this
review,
we
introduce
mechanisms
by
which
accelerate
healing,
then
elaborate
on
construction
strategies
engineered
EVs.Subsequently,
discuss
synthesis
application
delivery
systems
to
enhance
complicated
healing.Furthermore,
face
wounds,
functionalized
with
specific
microenvironment
regulation
capabilities,
such
antimicrobial,
anti-inflammatory,
immune
regulation,
used
loading
EVs,
potential
approaches
addressing
these
challenges.Ultimately,
deliberate
future
trajectories
outlooks,
offering
a
fresh
viewpoint
advancement
artificial
intelligence
(AI)-energized
materials
3D
bio-printed
multifunctional
hydrogel-based
dressings
biomedical
applications.
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(9)
Published: Feb. 25, 2024
Chitin
and
chitosan-based
bioink
for
3D-printed
flexible
electronics
have
tremendous
potential
innovation
in
healthcare,
agriculture,
the
environment,
industry.
This
biomaterial
is
suitable
3D
printing
because
it
highly
stretchable,
super-flexible,
affordable,
ultrathin,
lightweight.
Owing
to
its
ease
of
use,
on-demand
manufacturing,
accurate
regulated
deposition,
versatility
with
soft
functional
materials,
has
revolutionized
free-form
construction
end-user
customization.
study
examined
employing
chitin
bioinks
build
electronic
devices
optimize
formulation,
parameters,
postprocessing
processes
improve
mechanical
electrical
properties.
The
exploration
bioelectronics
will
open
new
avenues
materials
numerous
industrial
applications.
Abstract
With
the
aging
and
obesity
era,
increasing
incidence
of
diabetes
diabetic
complications,
especially
non‐healing
wounds,
imposes
a
serious
economic
burden
on
both
patients
society.
The
complex
microenvironments,
including
hyperglycemia,
bacterial
infection,
ischemia,
nerve
damage,
lead
to
prolonged
inflammation
proliferation
phase
wounds.
Mesenchymal
stem
cell‐derived
small
extracellular
vesicles
(MSC‐sEVs),
which
contain
rich
variety
therapeutic
molecules,
have
been
chased
for
decades
because
their
potential
roles
in
cellular
communication,
tissue
regeneration,
drug
delivery.
As
powerful
tools
controlled‐sustained
release
sEVs,
biocompatible
hydrogels
applied
wide
range
biomedical
applications.
Herein,
we
first
summarize
pathological
features
such
as
angiopathy,
neuropathy,
immune
cell
dysfunction.
Then,
discuss
biological
properties,
performance,
stability
pure
MSC‐sEVs.
After
that,
components,
application
patterns,
responsiveness
hydrogels.
Next,
loading
avenues
MSC‐sEVs
into
hydrogel,
behaviors
sEVs
from
hydrogels,
influence
crosslinking
method
hydrogel‐sEV
composites.
Finally,
provide
an
overview
current
applications
loaded
with
novel
cell‐free
engineering
system
managing
wounds
propose
critical
unsolved
issues.
This
review
is
expected
meaningful
guidance
developing
wound
management.
Tissue Engineering Part A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(13-14), P. 387 - 408
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Bioprinting
describes
the
printing
of
biomaterials
and
cell-laden
or
cell-free
hydrogels
with
various
combinations
embedded
bioactive
molecules.
It
encompasses
precise
patterning
cells
to
create
scaffolds
for
different
biomedical
needs.
There
are
many
requirements
that
bioprinting
face,
it
is
ultimately
interplay
between
scaffold's
structure,
properties,
processing,
performance
will
lead
its
successful
translation.
Among
essential
properties
must
possess—adequate
appropriate
application-specific
chemical,
mechanical,
biological
performance—the
mechanical
behavior
hydrogel-based
bioprinted
key
their
stable
in
vivo
at
site
implantation.
Hydrogels
typically
constitute
main
scaffold
material
medium
biomolecules
very
soft,
often
lack
sufficient
stability,
which
reduces
printability
and,
therefore,
potential.
The
aim
this
review
article
highlight
reinforcement
strategies
used
approaches
achieve
enhanced
stability
bioinks
printed
scaffolds.
Enabling
robust
materials
processes
creation
truly
complex
remarkable
structures
could
accelerate
application
smart,
functional
settings.
a
powerful
tool
fabrication
3D
applications.
has
gained
tremendous
attention
recent
years,
bioink
library
expanding
include
more
combinations.
From
practical
perspective,
need
be
considered,
such
as
structure's
performances.
these,
constructs
critical
translation
into
clinic.
explore
stabilization
structures.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 252 - 252
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Infectious
and
Parasitic
Diseases
(IPD)
remain
a
challenge
for
medicine
due
to
several
interconnected
reasons,
such
as
antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR).
American
tegumentary
leishmaniasis
(ATL)
is
an
overlooked
IPD
causing
persistent
skin
ulcers
that
are
challenging
heal,
resulting
in
disfiguring
scars.
Moreover,
it
has
the
potential
extend
from
mucous
membranes
of
nose,
mouth,
throat
both
humans
various
animals.
Given
limited
effectiveness
AMR
current
drugs,
exploration
new
substances
emerged
promising
alternative
ATL
treatment.
Arrabidaea
brachypoda
(DC).
Bureau
native
Brazilian
plant
rich
dimeric
flavonoids,
including
Brachydin
(BRA),
which
displays
activity,
but
still
little
been
explored
regarding
development
therapeutic
formulations.
In
this
work,
we
present
design
low-cost
liquid
formulation
based
on
use
Pluronic
F127
encapsulation
high
BRA
concentration
(LF-B500).
The
characterization
techniques
revealed
BRA-loaded
micelles
well-stabilized
unusual
worm-like
form.
vitro
cytotoxicity
assay
demonstrated
LF-B500
was
non-toxic
macrophages
efficient
inactivation
forms
Leishmania
amazonensis
promastigotes
with
IC50
16.06
µg/mL.
results
opened
perspective
formulation-based
natural
products