Elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs) are stimulus-responsive biopolymers derived from human
elastin. Their unique properties—including lower critical solution temperature phase …

Elastin and collagen are the two main components of elastic tissues and provide the tissue
with elasticity and mechanical strength, respectively. Whereas collagen is adequately …

The design and fabrication of self-assembled peptide nanostructures offer an amazing
platform for creating functional nanomaterials for various biomedical applications. Utilizing …

Abstract Silk-Elastinlike Protein-Based Polymers (SELPs) can form thermoresponsive
hydrogels that allow for the generation of in-situ drug delivery matrices. They are produced …

Introduction: Genetically engineered biomaterials are useful for controlled delivery owing to
their rational design, tunable structure–function, biocompatibility, degradability and target …

The mechanical stability, elasticity, inherent bioactivity, and self‐assembly properties of
elastin make it a highly attractive candidate for the fabrication of versatile biomaterials. The …

Current cutting-edge strategies in biomaterials science are focused on mimicking the design
of natural systems which, over millions of years, have evolved to exhibit extraordinary …

Nanomedicine has recently emerged as an exciting tool able to improve the early diagnosis
and treatment of a variety of intractable or age-related brain disorders. The most relevant …

Natural silk fibers represent one of the most advanced blueprints for (bio) polymer scientists,
displaying highly optimized mechanical properties due to their hierarchical structures …

Various polymers used in controlled release applications exhibit solution-based thermal
responses. Unfortunately, very few characterization and imaging techniques permit …