Cellulose is the most abundant polysaccharide on Earth. It can be obtained from a vast
number of sources, eg cell walls of wood and plants, some species of bacteria, and algae …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) account for the 31% of total death per year, making them
the first cause of death in the world. Atherosclerosis is at the root of the most life-threatening …

There is a crucial need for alternatives to native vein or artery for vascular surgery. The
clinical efficacy of synthetic, allogeneic or xenogeneic vessels has been limited by …

The increased demands of small-diameter vascular grafts (SDVGs) globally has forced the
scientific society to explore alternative strategies utilizing the tissue engineering …

Collagen is a widely investigated extracellular matrix material with extensive potentials in
the field of tissue engineering. This protocol describes a method to prepare reconstituted …

Tissue engineered blood vessels (TEBV) represent an attractive approach for overcoming
reconstructive problems associated with vascular diseases by providing small calibre …

Collagen type I is a widely used natural biomaterial that has found utility in a variety of
biological and medical applications. Its well-characterized structure and role as an …

We developed a chondroitin sulfate–polyethylene glycol (CS–PEG) adhesive hydrogel with
numerous potential biomedical applications. The carboxyl groups on chondroitin sulfate …

Tendon injuries represent a significant clinical burden on healthcare systems worldwide. As
the human population ages and the life expectancy increases, tendon injuries will become …

Collagen gels have been widely studied for applications in tissue engineering because of
their biological implications. Considering their use as scaffolds for vascular tissue …