Advances in hydrogel technology have unlocked unique and valuable capabilities that are
being applied to a diverse set of translational applications. Hydrogels perform functions …

Currently, obesity has become a global health issue and is referred to as an epidemic.
Dysfunctional obese adipose tissue plays a pivotal role in the development of insulin …

The immune system plays key roles in tissue homeostatic and disease processes, and
manipulation of innate and adaptive immune responses is of great promise for a wide array …

In light of the limited efficacy of current treatments for cardiac regeneration, tissue
engineering approaches have been explored for their potential to provide mechanical …

In situ gel delivery systems are preferred over conventional systems due to sustained and
prolonged release action of therapeutic payload onto the targeted site. Thermogel, a form of …

Cell therapy has already had an important impact on healthcare and provided new
treatments for previously intractable diseases. Notable examples include mesenchymal …

Stem cell-based therapies are steadily gaining traction for regenerative medicine
approaches to treating disease and injury throughout the body. While a significant body of …

Heart failure still represents the leading cause of death worldwide. Novel strategies using
stem cells and growth factors have been investigated for effective cardiac tissue …

Cardiac fibrosis occurs naturally after myocardial infarction. While the initially formed fibrotic
tissue prevents the infarcted heart tissue from rupture, the progression of cardiac fibrosis …

Stem cell therapies have emerged as promising treatments for injuries and diseases in
regenerative medicine. Yet, delivering stem cells therapeutically can be complicated by …