Although hydrogel-based patches have shown promising therapeutic efficacy in myocardial
infarction (MI), synergistic mechanical, electrical, and biological cues are required to restore …

Hydrogels consisting of a three-dimensional hydrophilic network of biocompatible polymers
have been widely used in tissue engineering. Owing to their tunable mechanical properties …

Myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the fatal diseases in humans. Its incidence is constantly
increasing annually all over the world. The problem is accompanied by the limited …

Diatoms are typical marine biofouling organisms that secrete extracellular polymers (EPS) to
achieve strong underwater adhesion. Here, we report a diatom-inspired bionic hydrophilic …

Despite advances in technologies for cardiac repair after myocardial infarction (MI), new
integrated therapeutic approaches still need to be developed. In this study, we designed a …

The adult heart is a vital and highly specialized organ of the human body, with limited
capability of self-repair and regeneration in case of injury or disease. Engineering …

Successfully engineering a functional, human, myocardial pump would represent a
therapeutic alternative for the millions of patients with end-stage heart disease and provide …

The implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is an effective method to prevent sudden
cardiac death in high-risk patients. However, the transvenous lead is incompatible with large …

The infarcted heart undergoes irreversible pathological remodeling after reperfusion
involving left ventricle dilation and excessive inflammatory reactions in the infarcted heart …

Postoperative adhesions occur widely in various tissues, bringing the risk of secondary
surgery and increased medical burden. Hydrogel barriers with Janus-adhesive ability can …