Human bone has a strong regenerative capacity that allows for restoration of its function and
structure after damage. For degenerative bone diseases or large defects, bone regeneration …

Collagen and elastin represent the two most predominant proteins in the body and are
responsible for modulating important biological and mechanical properties. Thus, the focus …

Vascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, but surgical options are restricted
by the limited availability of autologous vessels, and the suboptimal performance of …

Highlights•Elastic materials can mechanically match the dynamic tissues found in the
vasculature.•Elastomers can be processed using different techniques such as casting or …

A novel, pure, synthetic material is presented that promotes the repair of full‐thickness skin
wounds. The active component is tropoelastin and leverages its ability to promote new blood …

Biomimetic materials which integrate with surrounding tissues and regulate new tissue
formation are attractive for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Plasma …

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death around the world. Endovascular
stenting is the preferred treatment option to restore blood flow in the coronary arteries due to …

Macrophages are largely involved in the whole process of atherosclerosis from an initiation
lesion to an advanced lesion. Endothelial disruption is the initial step and macrophage …

PDMS is widely used for prosthetic device manufacture. Conventional ion implantation is not
a suitable treatment to enhance the biocompatibility of poly dimethyl siloxane (PDMS) due to …

Aims: This study aimed to characterize the role of tropoelastin in eliciting a nitric oxide
response in endothelial cells. Materials and methods: Nitric oxide production in cells was …