Cell-matrix interactions play a critical role in tissue repair and regeneration. With gradual
uncovering of substrate mechanical characteristics that can affect cell-matrix interactions …

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 …

Biomaterials for bone tissue regeneration represent a major focus of orthopedic research.
However, only a handful of polymeric biomaterials are utilized today because of their failure …

A comprehensive review on the five levels of hierarchical structures of silk materials and the
correlation with macroscopic properties/performance of the silk materials, that is, the …

Osteochondral repair remains a major challenge in current clinical practice despite
significant advances in tissue engineering. In particular, the lateral integration of …

This study aimed to explore the correlation between mechanical and structural properties of
chitosan-agarose blend (Ch-Agrs) scaffolds. Porosity of Ch-Agrs scaffolds was constant at …

In recent years the potential application of nanocomposite biomaterials in tissue engineering
field is gaining importance because of the combined features of all the individual …

A novel bacterial cellulose–alginate composite scaffold (N-BCA) was fabricated by freeze
drying and subsequent crosslinking with Ca 2+. The N-BCA then underwent a second freeze …

Developing theranostic devices to detect bleeding and effectively control hemorrhage in the
prehospital setting is an unmet medical need. Herein, an all‐in‐one theranostic platform is …

Bone tissue engineering has mainly focused on generating 3D grafts to repair bone defects.
However, the underlying signaling mechanisms responsible for development of such 3D …