Hydrogels are attractive biomaterials with favorable characteristics due to their water uptake
capacity. However, hydrogel properties are determined by the cross-linking degree and …

The tumor microenvironment provides unique challenges for the delivery of
chemotherapeutic agents in doses that are effective while ensuring minimal systemic …

It is commonly accepted that nanoparticles (NPs) can kill bacteria; however, the mechanism
of antimicrobial action remains obscure for large NPs that cannot translocate the bacterial …

Tissue engineering has emerged as an important research area that provides numerous
research tools for the fabrication of biologically functional constructs that can be used in drug …

Polymers have had an enormous impact on science and technology, and their interest
relating to the development of new macromolecular materials has exponentially increased …

Implantable neural interfaces (NIs) have emerged in the clinic as outstanding tools for the
management of a variety of neurological conditions caused by trauma or disease. However …

In recent years, multidrug-resistant bacteria have developed the ability to resist multiple
antibiotics, limiting the available options for effective treatment. Raising awareness and …

To meet global food demand, reduce waste, and minimise environmental impact, the
agricultural sector must improve its current practices on soil amendment, fertiliser …

The dermal interstitial fluid (ISF) is rich in biomarkers that are of great heuristic value for
disease diagnosis and therapeutic drug monitoring. Nevertheless, the current strategies for …

Direct injection of chondrocytes in a minimally invasive way has been regarded as the
significantly potential treatment for cartilage repair due to their ability to fill various irregular …