Magnesium-containing bioceramics stimulate exosomal miR-196a-5p secretion to promote senescent osteogenesis through targeting Hoxa7/MAPK signaling axis
March 2024
Stem cell senescence is characterized by progressive functional dysfunction and secretory phenotypic changes including decreased proliferation, dysfunction of osteogenic and angiogenic differentiation,...
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Sulfated liposome-based artificial cell membrane glycocalyx nanodecoys for coronavirus inactivation by membrane fusion
March 2024
As a broad-spectrum antiviral nanoparticle, the cell membrane nanodecoy is a promising strategy for preventing viral infections. However, most of the cell membrane nanodecoys can only catch virus and...
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Automated fabrication of a scalable heart-on-a-chip device by 3D printing of thermoplastic elastomer nanocomposite and hot embossing
March 2024
The successful translation of organ-on-a-chip devices requires the development of an automated workflow for device fabrication, which is challenged by the need for precise deposition of multiple classes...
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Engineering materials for pyroptosis induction in cancer treatment
March 2024
Cancer remains a significant global health concern, necessitating the development of innovative therapeutic strategies. This research paper aims to investigate the role of pyroptosis induction in cancer...
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Cartilage-on-a-chip with magneto-mechanical transformation for osteoarthritis recruitment
March 2024
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent joint disease primarily induced by overstrain, leading to disability and significantly impacting patients’ quality of life. However, current OA studies lack an ideal...
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An olsalazine nanoneedle-embedded inulin hydrogel reshapes intestinal homeostasis in inflammatory bowel disease
March 2024
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic and refractory condition characterized by disrupted epithelial barrier, dysregulated immune balance, and altered gut microbiota. Nano-enabled interventions...
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Exosomes derived from impaired liver aggravate alveolar bone loss via shuttle of Fasn in type 2 diabetes mellitus
March 2024
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) exacerbates irreversible bone loss in periodontitis, but the mechanism of impaired bone regeneration caused by the abnormal metabolic process of T2DM remains unclear....
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Intraoperative bioprinting of human adipose-derived stem cells and extra-cellular matrix induces hair follicle-like downgrowths and adipose tissue formation during full-thickness craniomaxillofacial skin reconstruction
March 2024
Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) reconstruction is a challenging clinical dilemma. It often necessitates skin replacement in the form of autologous graft or flap surgery, which differ from one another based...
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Advancing neural regeneration via adaptable hydrogels: Enriched with Mg2+ and silk fibroin to facilitate endogenous cell infiltration and macrophage polarization
March 2024
Peripheral nerve injury is a complex and challenging medical condition due to the limited ability of nerves to regenerate, resulting in the loss of both sensory and motor function. Hydrogels have emerged...
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Biomaterial scaffolds in maxillofacial bone tissue engineering: A review of recent advances
March 2024
Maxillofacial bone defects caused by congenital malformations, trauma, tumors, and inflammation can severely affect functions and aesthetics of maxillofacial region. Despite certain successful clinical...
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Hypoxia endothelial cells-derived exosomes facilitate diabetic wound healing through improving endothelial cell function and promoting M2 macrophages polarization
March 2024
It is imperative to develop and implement newer, more effective strategies to address refractory diabetic wounds. As of now, there is currently no optimal solution for these wounds. Hypoxic human umbilical...
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Tumor diagnosis using carbon-based quantum dots: Detection based on the hallmarks of cancer
March 2024
Carbon-based quantum dots (CQDs) have been shown to have promising application value in tumor diagnosis. Their use, however, is severely hindered by the complicated nature of the nanostructures in the...
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Zn-Fe primary battery-enabled controlled hydrogen release in stomach for improving insulin resistance in obesity-associated type 2 diabetes
March 2024
Chronic systemic inflammation in obesity-associated type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a key inducing factor of insulin resistance (IR). Hydrogen molecule (H2) has been proved to be a safe and effective anti-inflammatory...
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Simvastatin/hydrogel-loaded 3D-printed titanium alloy scaffolds suppress osteosarcoma via TF/NOX2-associated ferroptosis while repairing bone defects
March 2024
Postoperative anatomical reconstruction and prevention of local recurrence after tumor resection are two vital clinical challenges in osteosarcoma treatment. A three-dimensional (3D)-printed porous...
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Tumor microenviroment-responsive self-assembly of barium titanate nanoparticles with enhanced piezoelectric catalysis capabilities for efficient tumor therapy
March 2024
Catalytic therapy based on piezoelectric nanoparticles has become one of the effective strategies to eliminate tumors. However, it is still a challenge to improve the tumor delivery efficiency of piezoelectric...
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Alveolar macrophage phagocytosis-evading inhaled microgels incorporating nintedanib-PLGA nanoparticles and pirfenidone-liposomes for improved treatment of pulmonary fibrosis
March 2024
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic inflammatory and fibrotic response-driven lung disease that is difficult to cure because it manifests excessive profibrotic cytokines (e.g., TGF-β),...
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DNA tetrahedral nanostructures for the biomedical application and spatial orientation of biomolecules
March 2024
DNA not only plays a vital role in nature as fundamental hereditary material for storing genetic material, but also serves as well-defined functional material, for example, building blocks for the assembly...
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Ameliorating impaired cardiac function in myocardial infarction using exosome-loaded gallic-acid-containing polyurethane scaffolds
March 2024
Myocardial infarction (MI) can be tackled by implanting cardiac patches which provide mechanical support to the heart. However, most tissue-engineered scaffolds face difficulty in attenuating oxidative...
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NIR-II light triggered burst-release cascade nanoreactor for precise cancer chemotherapy
March 2024
The current strategy of co-delivering copper ions and disulfiram (DSF) to generate cytotoxic CuET faces limitations in achieving rapid and substantial CuET production, specifically in tumor lesions....
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Enhancing near-infrared II photodynamic therapy with nitric oxide for eradicating multidrug-resistant biofilms in deep tissues
March 2024
Nitric oxide (NO) enhanced photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising approach to overcome drug tolerance and resistance to biofilm but is limited by its short excitation wavelengths and low yield of...
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Rationally designed approaches to augment CAR-T therapy for solid tumor treatment
March 2024
Chimeric antigen receptor T cell denoted as CAR-T therapy has realized incredible therapeutic advancements for B cell malignancy treatment. However, its therapeutic validity has yet to be successfully...
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Developing natural polymers for skin wound healing
March 2024
Natural polymers are complex organic molecules that occur in the natural environment and have not been subjected to artificial synthesis. They are frequently encountered in various creatures, including...
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Engineered smart materials for RNA based molecular therapy to treat Glioblastoma
March 2024
Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive malignancy of the central nervous system (CNS) that remains incurable despite the multitude of improvements in cancer therapeutics. The conventional chemo and radiotherapy...
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Engineered mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles for diabetic retinopathy therapy through HIF-1α/EZH2/PGC-1α pathway
March 2024
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness worldwide with limited treatment options. Mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles (MSC-sEVs) hold promise as a cell-free...
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Local delivery of EGFR+NSCs-derived exosomes promotes neural regeneration post spinal cord injury via miR-34a-5p/HDAC6 pathway
March 2024
Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes severe axon damage, usually leading to permanent paraparesis, which still lacks effective regenerative therapy. Recent studies have suggested that exosomes derived from...
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