Polyurethanes (PUs) are a major family of polymers displaying a wide spectrum of physico-
chemical, mechanical and structural properties for a large range of fields. They have shown …

Health care and medicine were revolutionized in recent years by the development of
biomaterials, such as stents, implants, personalized drug delivery systems, engineered …

Cell adhesion is a basic requirement for anchorage-dependent cells to survive on the matrix.
It is the first step in a series of cell activities, such as cell diffusion, migration, proliferation …

The PC12 cell line is one of the most commonly used in neuroscience research, including
studies on neurotoxicity, neuroprotection, neurosecretion, neuroinflammation, and …

Being a bioactive material, hydroxyapatite (HAp) is regarded as one of the most attractive
ceramic biomaterials for bone and hard-tissue replacement and regeneration. Despite its …

The unique properties of chitosan make it a useful choice for various nanoparticulate drug
delivery applications. Although chitosan is biocompatible and enables cellular uptake, its …

In recent decades synthetic polymers have gained increasing popularity, and nowadays
they are an integral part of people's daily lives. In addition, owing to their competitive …

Rapid and accurate identification of pathogens is crucial for public healthcare and patient
treatment. However, the commonly used analytic tools such as molecular diagnostics and …

The wettability of a polymer surface plays a critical role in cell-cell interaction and behavior.
The degree to which a surface is hydrophobic or hydrophilic affects the adhesion and …

Surface charge on biomaterials is emerging as a crucial determinant of regulating cells
responses impacting cells signaling in tissue treatment. The dynamic cell-material …