The biomedical use of silk: past, present, future
Humans have long appreciated silk for its lustrous appeal and remarkable physical
properties, yet as the mysteries of silk are unraveled, it becomes clear that this outstanding …
properties, yet as the mysteries of silk are unraveled, it becomes clear that this outstanding …
Silk biomaterials in wound healing and skin regeneration therapeutics: From bench to bedside
Silk biomaterials are known for biomedical and tissue engineering applications including
drug delivery and implantable devices owing to their biocompatible and a wide range of …
drug delivery and implantable devices owing to their biocompatible and a wide range of …
[HTML][HTML] A mussel-inspired supramolecular hydrogel with robust tissue anchor for rapid hemostasis of arterial and visceral bleedings
Z Qiao, X Lv, S He, S Bai, X Liu, L Hou, J He, D Tong… - Bioactive materials, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent years, the developed hemostatic technologies are still difficult to be applied to the
hemostasis of massive arterial and visceral hemorrhage, owing to their weak hemostatic …
hemostasis of massive arterial and visceral hemorrhage, owing to their weak hemostatic …
Polymer blends and polymer composites for cardiovascular implants
Modern implantable medical devices have evolved beyond serving as physical surrogates,
to also playing an active role in restoring bodily functions. The progress of implantable …
to also playing an active role in restoring bodily functions. The progress of implantable …
Tubular TPU/SF nanofibers covered with chitosan-based hydrogels as small-diameter vascular grafts with enhanced mechanical properties
Native grafts such as internal mammary artery and saphenous vein are the main choice for
coronary artery bypass graft. However, due to the limitations associated with their availability …
coronary artery bypass graft. However, due to the limitations associated with their availability …
Bioresorbable silk grafts for small diameter vascular tissue engineering applications: In vitro and in vivo functional analysis
P Gupta, KL Lorentz, DG Haskett, EM Cunnane… - Acta biomaterialia, 2020 - Elsevier
The success of tissue-engineered vascular graft (TEVG) predominantly relies on the
selection of a suitable biomaterial and graft design. Natural biopolymer silk has shown great …
selection of a suitable biomaterial and graft design. Natural biopolymer silk has shown great …
Application of textile technology in tissue engineering: A review
One of the key elements in tissue engineering is to design and fabricate scaffolds with tissue-
like properties. Among various scaffold fabrication methods, textile technology has shown its …
like properties. Among various scaffold fabrication methods, textile technology has shown its …
Structural design and mechanical performance of composite vascular grafts
AW Zia, R Liu, X Wu - Bio-Design and Manufacturing, 2022 - Springer
This study reviews the state of the art in structural design and the corresponding mechanical
behaviours of composite vascular grafts. We critically analyse surface and matrix designs …
behaviours of composite vascular grafts. We critically analyse surface and matrix designs …
Silk biomaterials for vascular tissue engineering applications
Vascular tissue engineering is a rapidly growing field of regenerative medicine, which
strives to find innovative solutions for vascular reconstruction. Considering the limited …
strives to find innovative solutions for vascular reconstruction. Considering the limited …
Functionalized Mn3O4 Nanosheets with Photothermal, Photodynamic, and Oxidase‐Like Activities Triggered by Low‐Powered Near‐Infrared Light for Synergetic …
X Zhang, Y Min, Q Zhang, S Wu, W Fu… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Multidrug‐resistant (MDR) pathogenic bacterial infections have become a major danger to
public health. Synergetic therapy through multiple approaches is more powerful than the …
public health. Synergetic therapy through multiple approaches is more powerful than the …