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ISSN: 2452-199X
CN: 10-1775/Q
p-ISSN: 2097-1192

Mytilus edulis foot protein mimics for tailoring long-acting endothelium-mimicking anti-thrombotic surfaces

Surfaces with enduring and superior antithrombotic properties are essential for long-term blood-contacting devices. While current surface engineering strategies integrating anticoagulants and antiplatelet...

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A multifunctional hydrogel loaded with magnesium-doped bioactive glass-induced vesicle clusters enhances diabetic wound healing by promoting intracellular delivery of extracellular vesicles

The treatment of diabetic wounds (DWs) poses a significant medical challenge. Mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) have demonstrated potential in accelerating healing by...

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Nanotherapeutic strategies exploiting biological traits of cancer stem cells

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) represent a distinct subpopulation of cancer cells that orchestrate cancer initiation, progression, metastasis, and therapeutic resistance. Despite advances in conventional...

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Elytra-inspired zirconium phosphate nanonetwork: Toward high-quality osseointegration and physical-chemical-mechanical bond at the interface for zirconia-based dental materials

Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) is widely used in dental implants and prostheses due to its excellent aesthetic and restorative properties. However, its bio-inert surface limits early osseointegration...

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Janus piezoelectric adhesives regulate macrophage TRPV1/Ca2+/cAMP axis to stimulate tendon-to-bone healing by multi-omics analysis

Piezoelectric stimulation has garnered substantial interest as a promising strategy for tissue regeneration. However, studies investigating its impact on tendon-to-bone healing characterized by fibrocartilage...

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Suprachoroidal space-inducing hydrogel-forming microneedles (SI-HFMN): An innovative platform for drug delivery to the posterior segment of the eye

The suprachoroidal space (SCS), which exists between the sclera and choroid, offers a promising delivery route to the posterior segment of the eye (PSE) and is integrated with hollow microneedles (HMNs)...

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Dynamic-covalent hybrid hydrogels with cartilaginous immune microenvironment temporally regulating meniscus regeneration

Meniscus is a crescent-shaped fibrocartilage tissue for providing structural congruence and absorbing mechanical forces. Currently, the development of material-guided regeneration medicine strategy...

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An engineered M2 macrophage-derived exosomes-loaded electrospun biomimetic periosteum promotes cell recruitment, immunoregulation, and angiogenesis in bone regeneration

The periosteum, a fibrous tissue membrane covering bone surfaces, is critical to osteogenesis and angiogenesis in bone reconstruction. Artificial periostea have been widely developed for bone defect...

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Bidirectional modulation of glycolysis using a multifunctional nanocomposite hydrogel promotes bone fracture healing in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Fracture healing in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is markedly impaired, characterized by a prolonged inflammation phase and defective osteoblast differentiation at the fracture site....

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Fused exosomal targeted therapy in periprosthetic osteolysis through regulation of bone metabolic homeostasis

The onset of periprosthetic osteolysis is mediated by wear particles following artificial arthroplasty. This manifests as a disturbed bone metabolism microenvironment, characterized by insufficient...

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All-in-one extracellular matrix-based powders with instant self-assembly and multiple bioactivities integrate hemostasis and in-situ tissue functional repair

Non-compressible hemorrhage poses a severe threat to life globally, yet achieving effective hemostasis and facilitating tissue repair remain a significant challenge and desired requirement. Herein,...

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Application of biodegradable implants in pediatric orthopedics: shifting from absorbable polymers to biodegradable metals

Over the past two decades, advances in pediatric orthopedics and closed reduction combined with percutaneous internal fixation techniques have led to significant growth in pediatric orthopedics surgery....

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A multifunctional trap-capture-kill antibacterial system for enhanced wound healing via modified decellularized mushroom aerogels

Wound infections are prevalent and can result in prolonged healing times. In this study, we referred to the “trap-capture-kill” antibacterial strategy to create a wound dressing (DS/PDA@GO-L) by coupling...

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A biodegradable, microstructured, electroconductive and nano-integrated drug eluting patch (MENDEP) for myocardial tissue engineering

We produced a microstructured, electroconductive and nano-functionalized drug eluting cardiac patch (MENDEP) designed to attract endogenous precursor cells, favor their differentiation and counteract...

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A double network composite hydrogel with enhanced transdermal delivery by ultrasound for endometrial injury repair and fertility recovery

Endometrial injury and resulting female infertility pose significant clinical challenges due to the notable shortcomings of traditional treatments. Herein, we proposed a double network composite hydrogel,...

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Hydroxyapatite microspheres encapsulated within hybrid hydrogel promote skin regeneration through the activation of Calcium Signaling and Motor Protein pathway

Hydroxyapatite (HAp), traditionally recognized for its efficacy in bone regeneration, has rarely been explored for skin regeneration applications. This investigation explored HAp microspheres with distinct...

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Endothelial cell supplementation promotes xenograft revascularization during short-term ovarian tissue transplantation

The ischemic/hypoxic window after Ovarian Tissue Transplantation (OTT) can be responsible for the loss of more than 60 % of follicles. The implantation of the tissue supplemented with endothelial cells...

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Exomeres and supermeres: Current advances and perspectives

Recent studies have revealed a great diversity and complexity in extracellular vesicles and particles (EVPs). The developments in techniques and the growing awareness of the particle heterogeneity have...

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Multifunctional piezoelectric hydrogels under ultrasound stimulation boost chondrogenesis by recruiting autologous stem cells and activating the Ca2+/CaM/CaN signaling pathway

Articular cartilage, owing to the lack of undifferentiated stem cells after injury, faces significant challenges in reconstruction and repair, making it a major clinical challenge. Therefore, there...

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Immune-modulated adhesive hydrogel for enhancing osteochondral graft adhesion and cartilage repair

Osteochondral autograft transfer system (OATS) can effectively improve cartilage injuries by obtaining bone-cartilage grafts from healthy sites and implanting them into the defective areas. However,...

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Piezoelectric nanofilms fabricated by coaxial electrospun polycaprolactone/Barium titanate promote Achilles tendon regeneration by reducing IL-17A/NF-κB-mediated inflammation

Tendon injuries are often exacerbated by persistent inflammation, which hampers tissue regeneration. In this study, we developed a noninvasive, wirelessly controlled, and self-powered piezoelectric...

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A review: Carrier-based hydrogels containing bioactive molecules and stem cells for ischemic stroke therapy

Ischemic stroke (IS), a cerebrovascular disease, is the leading cause of physical disability and death worldwide. Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and thrombectomy are limited by a narrow therapeutic...

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Mesenchymal stromal/stem cell spheroid-derived extracellular vesicles advance the therapeutic efficacy of 3D-printed vascularized artificial liver lobules in liver failure treatment

Acute liver failure (ALF) is a highly lethal condition characterized by massive tissue necrosis, excessive oxidative stress, and serious inflammatory storms, necessitating prompt medical intervention....

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Zn-DHM nanozymes regulate metabolic and immune homeostasis for early diabetic wound therapy

Diabetic wounds heal slowly or incompletely because of the microenvironment of hyperglycemia, high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), excessive inflammation, metabolic disorders and immune dysregulation,...

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From hard tissues to beyond: Progress and challenges of strontium-containing biomaterials in regenerative medicine applications

Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine have emerged as crucial disciplines focused on the development of new tissues and organs to overcome the limitations of traditional treatments for tissue...

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