Porous scaffolds are widely used in biomedical applications where pore size and
morphology influence a range of biological processes, including mass transfer of solutes …

Silk fibroin (SF) is a fibrous protein which is produced mainly by silkworms and spiders. Its
unique mechanical properties, tunable biodegradation rate and the ability to support the …

Wound dressings are important for wound repair. The morphology of the biomaterials used
in these dressings, and in particular, the pore structure affects tissue regeneration by …

Bone tissue plays multiple roles in our day-to-day functionality. The frequency of accidental
bone damage and disorder is increasing worldwide. Moreover, as the world population …

Silk fibroin has become a promising biomaterial owing to its remarkable mechanical
property, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and sufficient supply. However, it is difficult to …

Directed migration by contact guidance is a poorly understood yet vital phenomenon,
particularly for carcinoma cell invasion on aligned collagen fibres. We demonstrate that for …

In this study, a nanobiocomposite scaffold was fabricated by combining sodium alginate,
polyvinyl alcohol, silk fibroin and magnesium hydroxide nanorods. The structural …

Due to the synergic feature of individual components in hybrid (nano) biomaterials, their
application in regenerative medicine has drawn significant attention. Aiming to address all …

Silk fibroin is regarded as a natural fibrous protein with tunable mechanical properties,
acceptable biocompatibility, and favorable capability of enhancing attachment, proliferation …

Directed cell migration by contact guidance in aligned collagenous extracellular matrix
(ECM) is a critical enabler of breast cancer dissemination. The mechanisms of this process …