Degradable biomedical elastomers (DBE), characterized by controlled biodegradability,
excellent biocompatibility, tailored elasticity, and favorable network design and …

Polyurethane, a synthetic polymer distinguished by its urethane (carbamate,-NHCOO-)
and/or urea (-NHCONH-) linkages, has been applied in various industries since its discovery …

Functional remodeling and prolonged anti-inflammatory responses are both vital for
repairing damage in the cardiovascular system. Although these aspects have each been …

Myocardial infarction (MI) leads to massive cardiomyocyte death and deposition of collagen
fibers. This fibrous tissue disrupts electrical signaling in the myocardium, leading to cardiac …

Excessive cardiac fibrosis impairs cardiac repair after myocardial infarction (MI). In this work,
an injectable composite hydrogel integrating natural biomaterials, exosomes, and bioactive …

Advanced elastomers are highly in demand for the fabrication of medical devices for
minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Herein, a shape memory and self-healing polyurethane …

Cardiac patches made up of polymer scaffolds and heart muscle cells have received great
attention as a promising construct to repair damaged heart tissue and improve its function …

Cardiac patch, a scaffold layered on the surface of the heart that can provide mechanical
and regeneration support for damaged myocardium, has provided a promising solution to …

Ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) affect millions of patients globally. Decellularized
extracellular matrix materials (dECM) have components, microstructure and mechanical …

Myocardial infarction is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Current treatments can relieve the symptoms of myocardial ischemia but cannot repair the …