[HTML][HTML] Biological importance of human amniotic membrane in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

Z Hu, Y Luo, R Ni, Y Hu, F Yang, T Du, Y Zhu - Materials Today Bio, 2023 - Elsevier
The human amniotic membrane (hAM) is the innermost layer of the placenta. Its distinctive
structure and the biological and physical characteristics make it a highly biocompatible …

The preparation and clinical efficacy of amnion-derived membranes: a review

AL Ingraldi, RG Audet, AJ Tabor - Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biological tissues from various anatomical sources have been utilized for tissue
transplantation and have developed into an important source of extracellular scaffolding …

A thin film comprising silk peptide and cellulose nanofibrils implanting on the electrospun poly (lactic acid) fibrous scaffolds for biomedical reconstruction

S Zhang, F Yu, J Chen, D Yan, D Gong, L Chen… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Conjunctival reconstruction using biocompatible polymers constitutes an effective treatment
for conjunctival scarring and associated visual impairment. In this work, a thin film …

Amnion-derived hydrogels as a versatile platform for regenerative therapy: from lab to market

G Kafili, H Niknejad, E Tamjid, A Simchi - Frontiers in Bioengineering …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
In recent years, the amnion (AM) has emerged as a versatile tool for stimulating tissue
regeneration and has been of immense interest for clinical applications. AM is an abundant …

Acellular human amniotic membrane: A safe and stable matrix for corneal stromal regeneration

K Jadidi, MF Tafti, MH Dianat, S Rafati, M Ghiasi… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2024 - Elsevier
Amniotic membrane (AM) transplantation is used as a safe and effective method to treat a
variety of ocular complications. On the ocular surface, this membrane degrades within a few …

Emerging strategies for the biofabrication of multilayer composite amniotic membranes for biomedical applications

M Fenelon, P Galvez, D Kalbermatten… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The amniotic membrane (AM) is the innermost part of the fetal placenta, which surrounds
and protects the fetus. Due to its structural components (stem cells, growth factors, and …

Frontiers in the etiology and treatment of preterm premature rupture of membrane: from molecular mechanisms to innovative therapeutic strategies

L Xu, T Yang, M Wen, D Wen, C Jin, M An, L Wang… - Reproductive …, 2024 - Springer
Preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM) poses a significant threat to fetal viability
and increases the risk for newborn morbidities. The perinatal period of preterm infants …

Cell therapy in the cornea: the emerging role of microenvironment

G Suanno, VG Genna, E Maurizi, AA Dieh… - Progress in Retinal and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The cornea is an ideal testing field for cell therapies. Its highly ordered structure, where
specific cell populations are sequestered in different layers, together with its accessibility …

[HTML][HTML] Application of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for premature ovarian insufficiency: Recent advances from mechanisms to therapeutics

HQ Hu, XY Xin, YT Zhu, RW Fan… - World Journal of Stem …, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The incidence of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is increasing worldwide, particularly
among younger women, posing a significant challenge to fertility. In addition to menopausal …

Preparation of human amniotic membrane for transplantation in different application areas

N Hofmann, HO Rennekampff, AK Salz… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The human amniotic membrane (hAM) is the inner layer of the placenta and plays protective
and nutritional roles for the fetus during pregnancy. It contains multiple growth factors and …