Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Mahetab H. Amer, Marta Alvarez-Paino, Jane McLaren, Francesco Pappalardo, Sara Trujillo, Jing Qian Wong, Sumana Shrestha, Salah Abdelrazig, Lee A. Stevens, Jong Bong Lee, Dong-Hyun Kim, Cristina Gonzalez-Garcia, David Needham, Manuel Salmeron-Sanchez, Kevin M. Shakesheff, Morgan R. Alexander, Cameron Alexander, Felicity R. A. J. Rose
Summary: The study demonstrates the potential of using microparticles as modulating moieties of osteogenic response through exploiting their architectural features. Cells cultured on topographically textured microparticles exhibit notably increased expression of osteogenic markers compared to conventional smooth microparticles, with significantly altered gene expression and metabolic profiles observed in vivo. This highlights how tailoring topographical design offers cell-instructive 3D microenvironments for manipulating stem cell fate without the use of exogenous osteoinductive factors.
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Heizel Rosado-Galindo, Maribella Domenech
Summary: This study investigates the effect of topographical cues on the secretory profile and potency of bone marrow-derived MSCs (hBM-MSCs). The results show that microgrooves and surfaces with low contact angles can enhance cell elongation and shift cell metabolism to a glycolytic state, leading to increased protein secretion. Gene ontology analysis reveals enrichment of bioprocesses associated with immune modulation and tissue regeneration. Furthermore, co-culture experiments confirm the enhanced immunosuppressive potency of hBM-MSCs on these topographical substrates.
STEM CELL RESEARCH & THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vanessa Campos-Bijit, Nicolas Cohn Inostroza, Rocio Orellana, Alejandro Rivera, Alfredo Von Marttens, Cristian Cortez, Cristian Covarrubias
Summary: The topography and composition of dental implant surfaces have a direct impact on cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. Regular surface topography is more crucial than calcium phosphate treatment in promoting efficient cell adhesion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hari Prasad Joshi, Hyun-Jung Jo, Yong-Ho Kim, Seong-Bae An, Chul-Kyu Park, Inbo Han
Summary: Neuropathic pain (NP) is a complex and chronic pain condition with limited treatment options. Stem cell therapy is being investigated as a potential novel approach for treating NP, but further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Chen Xia, Zhanqiu Dai, Yongming Jin, Pengfei Chen
Summary: Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes have antioxidant properties that can explain their therapeutic effects through regulating redox environment and oxidative stress in a variety of diseases.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Zahra Allahyari, Thomas R. Gaborski
Summary: Porous membranes play a crucial role in microphysiological systems, controlling cellular responses and interactions. However, the influence of pore characteristics is not fully understood.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hsuan Peng, Kazuhiro Shindo, Renee R. Donahue, Ahmed Abdel-Latif
Summary: Stem cell-based cardiac therapies present challenges in cell delivery, engraftment, and differentiation, but still lead to sustained cardiac benefits. Current research focuses on exploring the mechanisms of stem cell-mediated cardiac immunomodulation, with efforts to improve current strategies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Neurosciences
Cory M. Willis, Alexandra M. Nicaise, Grzegorz Krzak, Rosana-Bristena Ionescu, Vasiliki Pappa, Andrea D'Angelo, Ravi Agarwal, Maria Repolles-de-Dalmau, Luca Peruzzotti-Jametti, Stefano Pluchino
Summary: Neural stem cells (NSCs) within the adult central nervous system (CNS) play a crucial role in generating new cells. They are influenced by both local factors within their niche and systemic factors. Recent research indicates that physiological aging and changes in the environment can negatively impact the function of NSCs.
EXPERIMENTAL NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Stefano Oliva, Francesca Diomede, Ylenia Della Rocca, Antonella Mazzone, Guya Diletta Marconi, Jacopo Pizzicannella, Oriana Trubiani, Giovanna Murmura
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of two different surfaces of dental implants on human periodontal ligament stem cells at an inflammation level and found that TiN-coated titanium can suppress the TLR4/MyD88/NF-kappa B p65/NLRP3 pathway and accelerate the deposition of extracellular matrix.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jonathan O. Martinez, Michael Evangelopoulos, Ava A. Brozovich, Guillermo Bauza, Roberto Molinaro, Claudia Corbo, Xuewu Liu, Francesca Taraballi, Ennio Tasciotti
Summary: The study introduces a versatile multicomponent delivery platform that combines MSC tropism with MSV-mediated payload delivery, demonstrating increased drug release and reduced inflammation, resulting in improved outcomes in experimental models.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang You, Yipu Liu, Chuchu Ma, Jianpei Xu, Laozhi Xie, Shiqiang Tong, Yinzhe Sun, Fenfen Ma, Yukun Huang, Junbin Liu, Wenze Xiao, Chengxiang Dai, Suke Li, Jigang Lei, Qiyong Mei, Xiaoling Gao, Jun Chen
Summary: This study utilized a novel drug delivery system to enhance the therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in ischemic stroke by tethering ROS-responsive luteolin-loaded micelles to the surface of the MSCs.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Jayden A. Smith, Alexandra M. Nicaise, Rosana-Bristena Ionescu, Regan Hamel, Luca Peruzzotti-Jametti, Stefano Pluchino
Summary: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system characterized by demyelination and axonal degeneration. While current treatments for progressive MS are limited, stem cell transplantation shows promise in providing neurotrophic support, immunomodulation, and cell replacement to combat chronic neuroinflammation.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
Yueyao Wang, Zhongwen Qi, Zhipeng Yan, Nan Ji, Xiaoya Yang, Dongjie Gao, Leilei Hu, Hao Lv, Junping Zhang, Meng Li
Summary: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have the potential for multi-directional differentiation and immune regulation, making them a promising source for cell therapy in inflammation, immune diseases, and organ transplantation. In recent years, MSCs have shown potential as a novel therapeutic strategy for cardiovascular diseases by regulating the immune system and promoting the formation of a stable inflammatory microenvironment. This review summarizes the immunoregulatory characteristics and potential mechanisms of MSCs, emphasizing their effects on immune cells and their application in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Arezou Khosrojerdi, Sara Soudi, Ahmad Zavaran Hosseini, Sahar Ghaffari Khaligh, Seyed Mahmoud Hashemi
Summary: This study investigated the effect of different treatments on systemic and local inflammation in a mouse model of sepsis. MSC-derived exosomes combined with imipenem controlled inflammation and increased TCD4+ and Treg cell populations. Hepatocyte-derived exosomes combined with imipenem reduced liver inflammation and increased TCD8+ and Treg cell populations. The mixture of exosomes combined with imipenem showed the best function in reducing inflammation, maintaining all T lymphocyte populations, reducing liver damage, and increasing survival rate.
Review
Immunology
Seyyed Mohammad Matin Alavi-Dana, Yazdan Gholami, Mohammadreza Meghdadi, Mohammad Saleh Fadaei, Vahid Reza Askari
Summary: This review discusses the pathogenesis of COVID-19 infection and the role of MSCs in suppressing inflammation and cytokine storm. Additionally, it reviews clinical trials and systematic reviews on the safety and efficacy of MSC therapy in the treatment of COVID-19 infection.
INFLAMMOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Hendrik Eggers, Lea Haebel, Arnold Ganser, Viktor Gruenwald, Roland Merten, Athanasia Warnecke, Martin Durisin, Philipp Ivanyi
Summary: The application of cetuximab in palliative first-line therapy for R/M HNSCC patients can significantly improve overall survival, according to the study.
CANCER INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Julia Anna Christine Hoffmann, Athanasia Warnecke, Max Eike Timm, Eugen Kludt, Nils Kristian Prenzler, Lutz Gaertner, Thomas Lenarz, Rolf Benedikt Salcher
Summary: Anatomical malformations, cochlear obstructions, or re-implantations present challenges in cochlear implantation, but can be treated with methods like incomplete insertion, double array implantation, and radical cochleostomy. Special cases may benefit from using a stiff electrode array to facilitate implantation. Retroactive comparison of impedance and speech perception data between different treatment methods showed that the IES CMD device had positive outcomes for patients with obliterated cochleae.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vadim Veiko, Yuliya Karlagina, Ekaterina Zernitckaia, Elena Egorova, Maxim Radaev, Andrey Yaremenko, Gennadiy Chernenko, Valery Romanov, Nadezhda Shchedrina, Elena Ivanova, Boris Chichkov, Galina Odintsova
Summary: Laser processing of dental implant surfaces allows for control of surface structure and the creation of biomimetic topographies. The study shows that implants with continuous topography have the best secondary stability and osseointegration.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mariia Matiushechkina, Andrey B. Evlyukhin, Vladimir A. Zenin, Michele Heurs, Boris N. Chichkov
Summary: To implement high-efficiency Si-nanosphere metasurface mirrors in gravitational wave detectors, the exact dimensional and configuration parameters of the total system need to be determined beforehand. The reflective properties and limitations of multi-layer metasurfaces with embedded Si nanoparticles should be investigated. This study demonstrates how the substrate and protective layer influence optical properties, as well as how dimensional and material characteristics affect light reflectivity. Manufacturing imperfections, such as variations in Si nanoparticle sizes and placement, are also considered, along with methods to maintain high reflectivity under different conditions.
Review
Crystallography
Volodymyr Vasylkovskyi, Iryna Bespalova, Mykola Slipchenko, Olena Slipchenko, Yuriy Zholudov, Boris Chichkov
Summary: This review discusses the potential application of perovskite nanostructures in electrochemiluminescent (ECL) analytical systems. Perovskite nanostructures possess unique optical, electronic, and chemical properties, making them promising materials for ECL. The review focuses on recent advances in the use of perovskite and perovskite-related nanostructures with different compositions and modifications in ECL with various media, coreactants, and reaction types. The optimal methods for perovskite nanoparticle synthesis and electrode modification are also reviewed, along with the possibilities and perspectives of using perovskite-related nanostructures for ECL generation.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Leonie Berten-Schunk, Yvonne Roger, Heike Bunjes, Andrea Hoffmann
Summary: The design of implants for tissue transitions is challenging, and the rotator cuff in the shoulder is an example of such a transition. Electrospun fiber mats of PCL loaded with CS/TPP nanoparticles and TGF-beta(3) were used to optimize the implant for enthesis regeneration. Higher loading concentrations of TGF-beta(3) led to increased release, larger cell pellets, and enhanced chondrogenic differentiation of MSCs.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Vladimir R. Tuz, Alexei V. Prokhorov, Alexander V. Shesterikov, Valentyn S. Volkov, Boris N. Chichkov, Andrey B. Evlyukhin
Summary: The emergence of new materials and fabrication techniques has contributed to the development of advanced photonic and communication devices. This paper proposes and numerically studies a metasurface made of bulk MoS2, a novel material with unique properties suitable for optical applications. By utilizing the natural anisotropy of MoS2, the metasurface is able to split electric and magnetic dipole modes and bring them into overlap by optimizing geometric parameters. At resonant frequencies, the metasurface acts as either an electric or a magnetic mirror depending on the polarization of incident light. It can be considered an alternative to traditional mirrors and optical splitters for designing compact and highly efficient metadevices that manipulate electromagnetic waves on a subwavelength scale.
ANNALEN DER PHYSIK
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Volodymyr Vasylkovskyi, Iryna Bespalova, Andrey Evlyukhin, Yuriy Zholudov, Iaroslav Gerasymov, Daniil Kurtsev, Denys Kofanov, Olena Slipchenko, Mykola Slipchenko, Boris Chichkov
Summary: The application of pulsed laser ablation technique for generating cerium-doped garnet nanoparticles in liquids is investigated. The morphological and optical properties of the obtained nanoparticles are demonstrated. The influence of single crystals of Gd3Al2.4Ga2.6O12:Ce3+, Lu3Al5O12:Ce3+, and Y3Al1.25Ga3.75O12:Ce3+ as well as the parameters of liquid media on the generation of garnet nanoparticles are experimentally studied using TEM and UV-Vis spectroscopy methods. The study reveals the relationship between the size, shape, and internal structure of the nanoparticles and the external laser ablation conditions and laser melting processes of NPs in the colloidal solutions. This work provides important information for the utilization of the generated nanoparticles as building blocks for structures with predetermined optical properties.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Emilio Avallone, Heike Schmitt, Giorgio Lilli, Athanasia Warnecke, Anke Lesinski-Schiedat, Thomas Lenarz, Kerstin Willenborg
Summary: The study aimed to determine the level of OTOLIN-1 protein in body fluids of patients with inner ear disorders and compare it to healthy subjects. Serum OTOLIN-1 levels were found to be the most reliable diagnostic parameter. Patients with Meniere's disease and sudden hearing loss showed significantly higher levels of OTOLIN-1 in serum compared to healthy individuals. There was no significant difference in serum OTOLIN-1 concentration between patients with vestibular neuritis and the control group. Therefore, serum OTOLIN-1 levels can potentially be used as a biomarker for acute onset of inner ear disorders.
ACTA OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICA ITALICA
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
J. Marx, P. Huang, B. Renslo, O. Kaiser, J. Harre, J. Macdonald, J. Schott, A. Rossi, A. Warnecke, A. Schambach, H. Stacker, H. Buning
HUMAN GENE THERAPY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
L. Nassauer, H. Staecker, P. Huang, J. Harre, A. Warnecke, J. Schott, M. Galla, A. Schambach
HUMAN GENE THERAPY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
J. Nowak, W. Rossberg, A. Warnecke, S. Chauhan, U. Koehl, S. Kloess, A. Schambach, M. Morgan
HUMAN GENE THERAPY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
A. Rossi, J. Marx, P. Huang, A. Warnecke, A. Schambach, H. Stacker, H. Buening
HUMAN GENE THERAPY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
J. W. Schott, P. Huang, M. Morgan, J. Nelson-Brantley, H. Buening, A. Warnecke, A. Schambach, H. Staecker
HUMAN GENE THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Merle Kempfert, Elmar Willbold, Sebastian Loewner, Cornelia Blume, Johannes Pitts, Henning Menzel, Yvonne Roger, Andrea Hoffmann, Nina Angrisani, Janin Reifenrath
Summary: Chronic tendon ruptures are common in orthopedics and the use of traditional surgical methods with implants is necessary. The study demonstrated the potential of 3D-printed PCL scaffolds as suitable candidates for tendon implants, with enhanced cytocompatibility achieved through surface modifications.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Cristina Potrich, Anna Pedrotti, Cecilia Pederzolli, Lorenzo Lunelli
Summary: This study developed different functional surfaces for capturing exosomes and verified their effectiveness through experiments. Among them, the negatively-charged surface performed the best, capturing a large number of exosomes and successfully analyzing their biomarkers.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Brojendra Nath Saren, Srushti Mahajan, Mayur Aalhate, Rahul Kumar, Essha Chatterjee, Indrani Maji, Ujala Gupta, Santosh Kumar Guru, Pankaj Kumar Singh
Summary: This study developed P-selectin-targeted dasatinib nanoparticles coated with chitosan and fucoidan (DST-CH-FUC-NPs), which showed sustained release, reduced hemolytic potential, increased cytotoxicity and cellular uptake compared to free dasatinib. These nanoparticles also demonstrated enhanced ROS production, mitochondrial membrane potential damage, apoptosis induction, cell migration inhibition, and disruption of lysosomal membrane integrity.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Weiping Deng, Xiaohui Li, Ya Li, Zhongbing Huang, Yulin Wang, Ning Mu, Juan Wang, Tunan Chen, Ximing Pu, Guangfu Yin, Hua Feng
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of chirality in nerve repair by constructing a GO-phenylalanine derivative hydrogel system. In vivo experiments show that the dextro group significantly improves functional recovery and histological restoration in rat sciatic nerve repair models. The doped GO promotes angiogenesis and myelination. These results suggest that chirality plays a crucial role in promoting nerve regeneration.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Xiaoyan Wang, Jin Gao, Yu Gao, Linlin Zhang, Congchao Xu, Qintong Li, Lin Li, Jianliang Xue
Summary: In this study, a highly effective surfactant producer strain, Bacillus Cereus GX7, was isolated from the oil tank bottom sludge of Shengli Oil Field in China. The biosurfactant produced by GX7 was identified as surfactin, a lipopeptide surfactant, through TLC, FT-IR, and LC-MS/MS analysis. The fermentation process of GX7 was optimized using single-factor experiments, focusing on the composition of fermentation medium and fermentation conditions. Glucose and peptone were found to be the best carbon and nitrogen sources, and the optimum temperature, inoculum amount, pH, rotation speed, and fermentation time for the strain were determined to be 30°C, 1%, 7.5, 150 rpm, and 48 h, respectively. After optimization, the surface tension and emulsification index of the fermentation broth were 26.84 mN/m and 57.84%, respectively. Furthermore, the biosurfactant produced by GX7 demonstrated good stability over a wide range of temperature, pH, and salt concentration.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Rodney Marcelo do Nascimento, Christine Grauby-Heywang, Houssem Kahli, Nesrine Debez, Laure Beven, Ivan Helmuth Bechtold, Touria Cohen Bouhacina
Summary: This article presents a theoretical model based on thermodynamic rules to assess the early stages of bacterial biofilm formation on different material surfaces. By utilizing morphological characteristics of bacteria and Atomic Force Microscopy images, the model generates a dataset of energetically minimized states, which can be correlated with bacterial adhesion states.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Filipa A. L. S. Silva, Licinia Timochenco, Raquel Costa-Almeida, Jose Ramiro Fernandes, Susana G. Santos, Fernao D. Magalhaes, Artur M. Pinto
Summary: The study demonstrates that by photoreducing nanosized graphene oxide using ultraviolet radiation, nanometric particles with high light-to-heat conversion efficiency and water stability can be obtained. These nanomaterials exhibit high absorption in the near-infrared region and show no cytotoxicity towards human cells, indicating their potential for safe therapy.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
D. Costa, V. De Matteis, F. Treso, G. Montani, M. Martino, R. Rinaldi, M. Corrado, M. Cascione
Summary: This review primarily discusses the relationship between contact lens discomfort (CLD) and the surface properties of contact lenses (CLs), specifically the coefficient of friction (CoF). The review emphasizes the importance of introducing a standardized protocol for measuring CoF and calls for a more precise evaluation of the relationship between surface properties and comfort in CLs users.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Debdip Brahma, Tamal Sarkar, Rupal Kaushik, Akshay Narayan Sarangi, Amar Nath Gupta
Summary: This in-vitro study evaluates the effect of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on the structural rearrangement of elastin. The results show that oxidative stress leads to a decrease in protein size and changes in secondary structure, potentially promoting protein aggregation. This study is important for therapeutics aiming to prevent elastin degradation and aging.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Xin Yang, Qiang Wang, Chaoxi Yan, Degang Huang, Yinchang Zhang, Huazheng He, Shouliang Xiong, Congming Li, Pingbo Chen, Tingjun Ye, Dan Hu, Lei Wang
Summary: This study presents a practical and effective strategy to improve osseointegration in patients with osteoporosis. By coating titanium implants with polydopamine followed by strontium modification, the bi-functional implants promote bone regeneration and immune regulation. The results show good biocompatibility, sustained release of strontium ions, and stable osseointegration between bone tissues and implants.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Sengwang Fu, Jianping Zhu, Zhijun Jiang, Yue Cao, Yufei Chen, Lihao Zhang, Sunlong Li, Weipeng Lu, Chengbin Miao, Qing He, Qi Li, Weixing Zhang, Lehao Ren, Yachun Li, Hongchao Shi, Cihui Liu
Summary: Effective management of biofluids is crucial for in vivo surgical interventions. Recent advances include self-sealing needles, drug-eluting stents, and shear-thinning hydrogels. However, complications associated with intestinal mucosal injury and secondary damage still persist. In this study, researchers developed an interpenetrating Janus wettability stent coating that enables unidirectional draining of excessive biofluid. They also demonstrated directional biofluid movement using a self-pumping dressing with potential applications in biofluid collection and disease diagnosis through metal ion detection. This integrated system presents an opportunity for designing wound dressings with effective biofluid management and metal ion detection capabilities.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Maryam Hassani, Mojtaba Kamankesh, Mazda Rad-Malekshahi, Kobra Rostamizadeh, Farhad Rezaee, Ismaeil Haririan, Seyed Mojtaba Daghighi
Summary: Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on the surface of biomaterial implants is a critical problem, and a polymer brush coating with antiadhesive and antimicrobial properties has proven to be highly effective in resolving this issue.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Huaihong Zhang, Na Liu, Yuting Zhang, Hui Cang, Zhaosheng Cai, Ziqun Huang, Jun Li
Summary: A functionalized cationic polymer, CR-PQAC, was designed and synthesized for photothermal enhanced antimicrobial therapy. The CR-PQAC nanoparticles exhibited significant antibacterial activity and low cytotoxicity against mammalian cells.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Ipsita Sahu, Priyadarshi Chakraborty
Summary: Peptide nanotechnology bridges the gap between materials and biological worlds by utilizing self-assembly of short-peptide building blocks. Hydrogels engineered from these short peptides show great potential in biomedical applications, but their weak mechanical properties and limited functional diversity need to be addressed. Nanoengineering the networks of these hydrogels by incorporating small molecules, polymers, and inorganic/carbon nanomaterials can enhance their mechanical properties and expand their functional diversity.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Hao Wei, Yajun Gu, Ao Li, Panpan Song, Dingding Liu, Feihu Sun, Xiaofeng Ma, Xiaoyun Qian
Summary: In this study, a stable three-dimensional conductive hydrogel was prepared by cross-linking MXenes to Matrigel hydrogel. The conductive hydrogel promotes the proliferation and differentiation of NSCs, providing new strategies for neural tissue engineering.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Yue Zhong, Xiaoli Ge, Juan Zhang, Qun Wei, Feng Wang, Yongke Zhong
Summary: The effect of oxygenic groups on the hemocompatibility of activated carbon was studied through liquid-phase oxidation and subsequent heat treatment. Results showed that the presence of oxygenic groups improved hemocompatibility, while their removal decreased it.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
