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Manganese-based nanomaterials in diagnostics and chemodynamic therapy of cancers: new development
Manganese-based nanomaterials have seen rapid development in chemodynamic therapy and T1-enhanced MRI over the past five years, holding promising prospects in various combined applications.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 14722-14741
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01655F
Unleashing the promise of emerging nanomaterials as a sustainable platform to mitigate antimicrobial resistance
The emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant (AR) bacterial strains and biofilm-associated diseases have heightened concerns about exploring alternative bactericidal methods.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13862-13899
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA05816F
Nanoscale strides: exploring innovative therapies for breast cancer treatment
Nanotechnology revolutionizes breast cancer treatment by improving drug delivery, overcoming barriers, and reducing side effects. This review highlights its potential and superiority over conventional methods, transforming breast cancer management.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 14017-14040
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02639J
In vitro encapsulation and expansion of T and CAR-T cells using 3D synthetic thermo-responsive matrices
This work employed a biocompatible and synthetic-based thermo-responsive material with tailored mechanical properties as a potential macro-scale scaffold to support ex vivo T and CAR-T cell encapsulation and culture.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13734-13747
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01968G
Engineering peptide-modified alginate-based bioinks with cell-adhesive properties for biofabrication
Alginate-based bioinks used for DoD approaches can be modified with specific peptide-containing components so that incorporated printed cells show significantly higher cell elongation ratios after 7 days (created with https://www.BioRender.com).
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13769-13786
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08394B
Nanoparticles incorporated hydrogels for delivery of antimicrobial agents: developments and trends
Nanoparticle-hydrogel systems are versatile biomaterials that possess numerous advantages for biomedical applications. This review focuses on the application of the nanoparticle-hydrogels system for the delivery of antimicrobial agents.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13535-13564
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00631C
Advancements in application of chitosan and cyclodextrins in biomedicine and pharmaceutics: recent progress and future trends
The global community is faced with numerous health concerns such as cancer, cardiovascular and neurological diseases, diabetes, joint pain, osteoporosis, among others.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13384-13412
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01370K
A surface-independent bioglue using photo-crosslinkable benzophenone moiety
The UV-crosslinkable benzophenone (BP) “bio-glue” efficiently crosslinks with various surfaces and biomolecules. The beauty of this bio-glue lies in its simplicity and broad applicability, requiring no sophisticated equipment or reaction conditions.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12966-12976
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01866D
Wet adhesive hydrogels based on niobium carbide for experimental research of oral mucosal impairment
Illustration of the mechanism of NbC/TA–GelMA hydrogel with multifunctional properties for potential application in oral mucosal impairment.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12935-12946
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01352B
Preparation of a novel antibacterial magnesium carbonate coating on a titanium surface and its in vitro biocompatibility
We report deposition of a MgCO3 coating on titanium surfaces using a hydrothermal method, followed by hydrogen peroxide treatment. The coating demonstrated antibacterial properties and enhanced osteogenic differentiation of BMSC.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 10516-10525
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00399C
Cancer cell membrane-coated nanoparticles: a promising anti-tumor bionic platform
This review summarized the function of cancer cell membranes and comprehensively discussed the preparation of cancer cell membrane-coated nanoparticles (CCM-NPs) and their application in anti-tumor therapy. The graphical abstract figure was drawn by Figdraw (https://www.figdraw.com).
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 10608-10637
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01026D
Preparation and properties of a 3D printed nHA/PLA bone tissue engineering scaffold loaded with a β-CD–CHX combined dECM hydrogel
Flow chart of nHA/PLA/dECM/β-CD-CHX preparation.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 9848-9859
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00261J
Surface modification strategies for improved hemocompatibility of polymeric materials: a comprehensive review
Polymeric biomaterials are a widely used class of materials due to their versatile properties.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 7440-7458
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08738G
Clicking in harmony: exploring the bio-orthogonal overlap in click chemistry
The fundamentals of bio-orthogonal click chemistry are investigated, while exploring mechanistic intricacies, demonstrating the adaptability and promise of this methodology.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 7383-7413
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00494A
Performance and biocompatibility of OSTEMER 322 in cell-based microfluidic applications
The evaluation of OSTEMER 322's biocompatibility and surface properties provides new insights into its promise as a material for microfluidic cell culture applications.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 3617-3635
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA05789E
Functionalising silk hydrogels with hetero- and homotypic nanoparticles
Despite many reports detailing silk hydrogels, the development of composite silk hydrogels with homotypic and heterotypic silk nanoparticles and their impact on material mechanics and biology have remained largely unexplored.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 3525-3535
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07634B
From algae to advancements: laminarin in biomedicine
Laminarin, a complicated polysaccharide originating from brown algae, has emerged as a compelling candidate in the domain of biomedical research.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 3209-3231
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08161C
Effect of injectable calcium alginate–amelogenin hydrogel on macrophage polarization and promotion of jawbone osteogenesis
Due to persistent inflammation and limited osteogenesis, jawbone defects present a considerable challenge in regenerative medicine.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 2016-2026
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA05046G
Poly-beta-amino-ester licofelone conjugates development for osteoarthritis treatment
Disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs (DMOADs) are a new therapeutic class for osteoarthritis (OA) prevention or inhibition of the disease development.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15-28
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA04967A
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