Hydrogels are essential biomaterials due to their favorable biocompatibility, mechanical
properties similar to human soft tissue extracellular matrix, and tissue repair properties. In …

Chronic wounds severely affect 1–2% of the population in developed countries. It has been
reported that nearly 6.5 million people in the United States suffer from at least one chronic …

Mandibular defect becomes a prevalent maxillofacial disease resulting in mandibular
dysfunctions and huge psychological burdens to the patients. Considering the routine …

Hydrogels, as interconnected networks (polymer mesh; physically, chemically, or dynamic
crosslinked networks) incorporating a high amount of water, present structural …

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a devastating complication, affecting around 15% of diabetic
patients and representing a leading cause of non-traumatic amputations. Notably, the risk of …

In recent years, the unprecedented rise of bacterial antibiotic resistance together with the
lack of adequate therapies have made the treatment of skin infections and chronic wounds …

Candida species can readily colonize a multitude of indwelling devices, leading to biofilm
formation. These three-dimensional, surface-associated Candida communities employ a …

Hypertrophic scar (HS) is a typical pathological response during skin injury, which can lead
to pain, itching, and contracture in patients and even affect their physical and mental health …

Oral and maxillofacial diseases have an important impact on local function, facial
appearance, and general health. As a multifunctional platform, hydrogels are widely used in …

Candida-associated denture stomatitis (DS) is a persistent and chronic oral infection of the
denture-bearing palatal mucosa. DS stems from the ability of the fungal opportunistic …