The traditional two-dimensional (2D) in vitro cell culture system (on a flat support) has long
been used in cancer research. However, this system cannot be fully translated into clinical …

Bone tissue engineering (BTE) is a rapidly growing field aiming to create a biofunctional
tissue that can integrate and degrade in vivo to treat diseased or damaged tissue. It has …

Biopolymers are natural polymers sourced from plants and animals, which include a variety
of polysaccharides and polypeptides. The inclusion of biopolymers into biomedical …

Tissue engineering (TE) is the approach to combine cells with scaffold materials and
appropriate growth factors to regenerate or replace damaged or degenerated tissue or …

Abstract 3D printing alias additive manufacturing can transform 3D virtual models created by
computer-aided design (CAD) into physical 3D objects in a layer-by-layer manner …

Biodegradable materials, including natural and synthetic polymers and hydrolyzable metals,
constitute the main components of temporary, implantable medical devices. Besides the …

Silk sericin, a natural protein extracted from silkworm cocoons, has been extensively studied
and utilized in the biomedical field because of its superior biological activities and …

At present, the clinical strategies for treating chronic wounds are limited, especially when it
comes to pain relief and rapid wound healing. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop …

Since it was first discovered, thousands of years ago, silkworm silk has been known to be an
abundant biopolymer with a vast range of attractive properties. The utilization of silk fibroin …

In the last half-century, the development of biodegradable polymeric materials for
biomedical applications has advanced significantly. Biodegradable polymeric materials are …