Biomaterials Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
27(1)
Published: Feb. 9, 2023
Cardiovascular
diseases,
particularly
myocardial
infarction
(MI),
are
the
leading
cause
of
death
worldwide
and
a
major
contributor
to
disability.
Cardiac
tissue
engineering
is
promising
approach
for
preventing
functional
damage
or
improving
cardiac
function
after
MI.
We
aimed
introduce
novel
electroactive
patch
based
on
reduced
graphene
oxide-coated
alginate
scaffolds
due
behavior
biomaterials
regulate
cell
proliferation,
biocompatibility,
signal
transition.The
fabrication
patches
(ALG)
coated
with
different
concentrations
oxide
(rGO)
using
sodium
hydrosulfite
described
here.
The
prepared
were
thoroughly
tested
their
physicochemical
properties
cytocompatibility.
ALG-rGO
also
antimicrobial
antioxidant
properties.
Subcutaneous
implantation
in
mice
was
used
evaluate
scaffolds'
ability
induce
angiogenesis.The
Young
modulus
increased
by
increasing
rGO
concentration
from
92
±
4.51
kPa
ALG
431
4.89
ALG-rGO-4
(ALG
0.3%
w/v
rGO).
tensile
strength
trended
similarly.
electrical
conductivity
calculated
semi-conductive
range
(~
10-4
S/m).
Furthermore,
when
compared
scaffolds,
human
umbilical
vein
endothelial
cells
(HUVECs)
cultured
demonstrated
improved
viability
adhesion.
Upregulation
VEGFR2
expression
at
both
mRNA
protein
levels
confirmed
that
coating
significantly
boosted
angiogenic
capability
against
HUVECs.
OD620
assay
FE-SEM
observation
antibacterial
Escherichia
coli,
Staphylococcus
aureus,
Streptococcus
pyogenes.
showed
samples
possessed
activity
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl
(DPPH)
scavenging
UV-vis
spectroscopy.
Histological
evaluations
enhanced
vascularization
subcutaneous
implantation.Our
findings
suggest
scaffold
accelerating
repair
damaged
heart
tissue.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 370 - 370
Published: March 6, 2024
Alginate
is
a
natural
biopolymer
widely
studied
for
pharmaceutical
applications
due
to
its
biocompatibility,
low
toxicity,
and
mild
gelation
abilities.
This
review
summarizes
recent
advances
in
alginate-based
encapsulation
systems
targeted
drug
delivery.
formulations
like
microparticles,
nanoparticles,
microgels,
composites
fabricated
by
methods
including
ionic
gelation,
emulsification,
spray
drying,
freeze
drying
enable
tailored
loading,
enhanced
stability,
sustained
release
kinetics.
microspheres
prepared
or
provide
gastric
protection
colon-targeted
of
orally
delivered
drugs.
nanoparticles
exhibit
cellular
uptake
tumor-targeting
capabilities
through
the
permeation
retention
effect.
Crosslinked
alginate
microgels
allow
high
loading
controlled
profiles.
Composite
gels
with
cellulose,
chitosan,
inorganic
nanomaterials
display
improved
mechanical
properties,
mucoadhesion,
tunable
Alginate-based
wound
dressings
containing
antimicrobial
promote
healing
burns
chronic
wounds
topical
Although
well-established
as
excipient,
more
extensive
vivo
testing
needed
assess
clinical
safety
efficacy
emerging
prior
human
trials.
Future
opportunities
include
engineered
combining
stimuli-responsiveness,
active
targeting,
diagnostic
capabilities.
In
summary,
this
discusses
techniques
oral,
transdermal,
intravenous
delivery,
an
emphasis
on
approaches
enabling
therapeutic
outcomes.
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 133 - 133
Published: March 13, 2025
Severe
skin
injuries
such
as
burns
and
chronic
wounds
are
a
subject
of
interest
in
the
medical
field,
they
require
much
attention.
These
types
susceptible
to
serious
complications,
which
can
worsen
health
patients
reduce
their
quality
life.
Hydrogels
have
emerged
innovative
wound
dressings
for
treating
acute
wounds,
including
burns,
diabetic
foot
ulcers,
venous
leg
pressure
ulcers.
polymeric
networks
provide
moist
environment,
promote
cellular
migration,
offer
antimicrobial
properties,
being
recognized
superior
conventional
dressings.
This
review
aims
explore
recent
advancements
hydrogel-based
dressings,
emphasizing
state-of-the-art
technologies
used
this
purpose
trend
achieving
personalized
therapeutic
approaches.
Despite
promising
vitro
vivo
findings
described
review,
further
clinical
validation
large-scale
manufacturing
optimizations
required
widespread
adoption.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 1838 - 1838
Published: March 8, 2025
Bone
regeneration
has
emerged
as
a
critical
research
and
clinical
advancement
field,
fueled
by
the
growing
demand
for
effective
treatments
in
orthopedics
oncology.
Over
past
two
decades,
significant
progress
biomaterials
surgical
techniques
led
to
development
of
novel
solutions
treating
bone
defects,
surpassing
use
traditional
autologous
grafts.
This
review
aims
assess
latest
approaches
regeneration,
including
autologous,
allogenic,
xenogenic
grafts,
naturally
derived
biomaterials,
innovative
synthetic
substitutes
such
bioceramics,
bioactive
glasses,
metals,
polymers,
composite
materials,
other
specialized
applications.
A
comprehensive
literature
search
was
conducted
on
PubMed,
focusing
studies
published
between
2019
2024,
meta-analyses,
reviews,
systematic
reviews.
The
evaluated
range
strategies,
examining
outcomes,
materials
used,
techniques,
effectiveness
various
defects.
identified
numerous
studies,
with
inclusion
criteria
focused
those
exploring
strategies.
These
provided
valuable
insights
into
biological
outcomes
different
graft
types.
Results
indicated
that
while
advancements
show
promising
potential,
challenges
remain
optimizing
therapeutic
strategies
across
diverse
patient
populations
settings.
findings
emphasize
need
an
integrated
approach
combines
scientific
research,
practice,
technological
innovation
improve
therapies.
Further
is
required
establish
standardized
protocols
determine
optimal
application
enhance
quality
care.
Journal of Functional Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 497 - 497
Published: Oct. 8, 2023
Within
the
human
body,
intricate
network
of
blood
vessels
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
transporting
nutrients
and
oxygen
maintaining
homeostasis.
Bioprinting
is
an
innovative
technology
with
potential
to
revolutionize
this
field
by
constructing
complex
multicellular
structures.
This
technique
offers
advantage
depositing
individual
cells,
growth
factors,
biochemical
signals,
thereby
facilitating
functional
vessels.
Despite
challenges
fabricating
vascularized
constructs,
bioprinting
has
emerged
as
advance
organ
engineering.
The
continuous
evolution
biomaterial
knowledge
provides
avenue
overcome
hurdles
associated
tissue
fabrication.
article
overview
biofabrication
process
used
create
vascular
constructs.
It
delves
into
various
techniques
engineering,
including
extrusion-,
droplet-,
laser-based
methods.
Integrating
these
prospect
crafting
artificial
remarkable
precision
functionality.
Therefore,
impact
engineering
significant.
With
technological
advances,
it
holds
promise
revolutionizing
transplantation,
regenerative
medicine.
By
mimicking
natural
complexity
vessels,
brings
us
one
step
closer
organs
vasculature,
ushering
new
era
medical
advancement.