Despite extensive efforts over the past 40 years, there is still a significant gap in knowledge
of the characteristics of elastic fibers in the intervertebral disc (IVD). More studies are …

A variety of natural biological tissues (eg, skin, ligaments, and blood vessels) exhibit a J-
shaped stress–strain behavior, combining soft, compliant mechanics and large levels of …

The meniscal tissue is a layered material with varying properties influenced by collagen
content and arrangement. Understanding the relationship between structure and properties …

Soft tissues are constructed as fiber-reinforced composites consisting of structural
mechanisms and unique mechanical behavior. Biomimetics of their mechanical behavior is …

A gene‐activated surface coating is presented as a strategy to design smart biomaterials for
bone tissue engineering. The thin‐film coating is based on polyelectrolyte multilayers …

Understanding the structure-function relationship in the intervertebral disk (IVD) is crucial for
the development of novel tissue engineering strategies to regenerate IVD and the …

Multiscale micro–nano fibrous structures are a cutting-edge research area in material
science and have drawn the attention of scientists in recent years. These structures are …

Nature has always been a source of inspiration for the development of novel materials and
devices. In particular, polymer actuators that mimic the movements and functions of natural …

The demand for synthetic soft materials with bioinspired structures continues to grow.
Material applications range from in vitro and in vivo tissue mimics to therapeutic delivery …

Understanding the biomechanical behavior of the intervertebral disc is crucial for studying
disease mechanisms and developing tissue engineering strategies for managing disc …