Elastin and collagen are the two main components of elastic tissues and provide the tissue
with elasticity and mechanical strength, respectively. Whereas collagen is adequately …

Low back pain (LBP) is a chronic condition that can affect up to 80% of the global
population. It is the number one cause of disability worldwide and has enormous …

Hydrogel-based biomaterials have been widely used for tissue engineering applications
because of their high water content, swellability, and permeability, which facilitate transport …

Exopolysaccharides are synthesized by bacteria and secreted into the external environment
and they may be homopolymeric or heteropolymeric in configuration. They are believed to …

Wound healing is a complex process that, in healthy tissues, starts immediately after the
injury. Even though it is a natural well-orchestrated process, large trauma wounds, or …

Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration has been associated with low back pain, which is a
major musculoskeletal disorder and socio-economic problem that affects as many as 600 …

Many functional coacervates have been identified in biological systems, which have
attracted widespread interest. Coacervation is a liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) …

Low back pain (LBP), caused by intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration, is a major
contributor to global disability. In its healthy state, the IVD is a tough and well-hydrated …

Biomaterials for regeneration of the intervertebral disc must meet complex requirements
conforming to biological, mechanical and clinical demands. Currently no consensus on their …

Nature is an everlasting source of inspiration for chemical and polymer scientists seeking to
develop ever more innovative materials with greater performances. Natural structural …