Harnessing the potential of hydrogels for advanced therapeutic applications: Current achievements and future directions
P Lu, D Ruan, M Huang, M Tian, K Zhu… - Signal transduction and …, 2024 - nature.com
The applications of hydrogels have expanded significantly due to their versatile, highly
tunable properties and breakthroughs in biomaterial technologies. In this review, we cover …
tunable properties and breakthroughs in biomaterial technologies. In this review, we cover …
Biomechanics and mechanobiology of the bone matrix
C Ma, T Du, X Niu, Y Fan - Bone research, 2022 - nature.com
The bone matrix plays an indispensable role in the human body, and its unique
biomechanical and mechanobiological properties have received much attention. The bone …
biomechanical and mechanobiological properties have received much attention. The bone …
Targeting strategies for bone diseases: signaling pathways and clinical studies
H Xu, W Wang, X Liu, W Huang, C Zhu, Y Xu… - … and Targeted Therapy, 2023 - nature.com
Since the proposal of Paul Ehrlich's magic bullet concept over 100 years ago, tremendous
advances have occurred in targeted therapy. From the initial selective antibody, antitoxin to …
advances have occurred in targeted therapy. From the initial selective antibody, antitoxin to …
The role of integrin family in bone metabolism and tumor bone metastasis
L Mao, L Wang, J Xu, J Zou - Cell Death Discovery, 2023 - nature.com
Integrins have been the research focus of cell-extracellular matrix adhesion (ECM) and
cytokine receptor signal transduction. They are involved in the regulation of bone …
cytokine receptor signal transduction. They are involved in the regulation of bone …
Nanotopography sequentially mediates human mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles for enhancing osteogenesis
Engineered small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) are used as tools to enhance therapeutic
efficacy. However, such application of sEVs is associated with several issues, including high …
efficacy. However, such application of sEVs is associated with several issues, including high …
Role of trichocytic keratins in anti‐neuroinflammatory effects after spinal cord injury
W Zhong, D Shi, J Zhou, Y Yang… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Shifting microglia/macrophages to M2 anti‐inflammatory phenotype is considered a pivotal
therapeutic target for spinal cord injury (SCI). Keratin extracted from human hair exhibits anti …
therapeutic target for spinal cord injury (SCI). Keratin extracted from human hair exhibits anti …
[HTML][HTML] Matrix stiffness regulates osteoclast fate through integrin-dependent mechanotransduction
X Wang, L Ji, J Wang, C Liu - Bioactive Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Osteoclasts ubiquitously participate in bone homeostasis, and their aberration leads to bone
diseases, such as osteoporosis. Current clinical strategies by biochemical signaling …
diseases, such as osteoporosis. Current clinical strategies by biochemical signaling …
The mechanosensory role of osteocytes and implications for bone health and disease states
Bone homeostasis is a dynamic equilibrium between bone-forming osteoblasts and bone-
resorbing osteoclasts. This process is primarily controlled by the most abundant and …
resorbing osteoclasts. This process is primarily controlled by the most abundant and …
Osteocytes regulate bone anabolic response to mechanical loading in male mice via activation of integrin α5
Physical mechanical stimulation can maintain and even increase bone mass. Here, we
report an important role of osteocytic integrin α5 in regulating the anabolic response of bone …
report an important role of osteocytic integrin α5 in regulating the anabolic response of bone …
Mechanotransduction in skin inflammation
MS Shutova, WH Boehncke - Cells, 2022 - mdpi.com
In the process of mechanotransduction, the cells in the body perceive and interpret
mechanical stimuli to maintain tissue homeostasis and respond to the environmental …
mechanical stimuli to maintain tissue homeostasis and respond to the environmental …