Themed collection Biomaterials Science 10th Anniversary: Top papers from Asia-Pacific

Short peptides have attracted much attention due to their easy synthesis, diverse functionalisation possibilities, low cost, possibility to make a large range of hierarchical nanostructures and most importantly their high biocompatibility and biodegradability.

A comprehensive review that compared the properties of keratin extracted by different extraction methods and investigated keratin suitability for biomedical applications.

The delivery of genetic materials into cells to elicit cellular response has been extensively studied by biomaterials scientists globally.

This review presents recent examples of applications and functionalization strategies of poly(trimethylene carbonate), its copolymers, and its derivatives to exploit the unique physicochemical properties of the aliphatic polycarbonate backbone.

HA-based matrix spontaneously triggers M2-like polarity of human monocytes/macrophages through the CD44-mediated activation of STAT3.

Biologically produced reactive oxygen species (ROS) are important signaling molecules in the human body.

Surface polymer engineering was applied with a carrier of exosomes, namely, the amphiphilic cationic CHP (cCHP) nanogel, to improve the delivery of exosome content by forming complexes with the exosomes.

3D bioprinting of hierarchical porous structures for tissue engineering.

Surface silanization with 3-aminopropyl triethoxy silane (APTES) ± glutaraldehyde (GA) enhanced the biocompatibility of poly(dimethylsiloxane) surfaces for long term cell culture investigation.

Combinational chemotherapy is often used to prevent drug induced resistance in cancer.

We demonstrate the fabrication of zeolite–polymer composite nanofibers for removal of uremic toxins from kidney failure patients, especially in resource-limited environments such as disaster areas and the developing world.

Mussel-inspired chitosan–catechol exhibits superior water-solubility and adhesiveness to unmodified chitosan, which results in facile formation of hydrogels and layer-by-layer assembly.

A series of techniques are presented to characterise the specific requirements needed to print a 3D scaffold successfully for tissue engineering.

SiO₃²⁻ ions promote the proliferation and differentiation via activating bone-related gene/protein expression and signalling pathway of BMSCs.

A bio-ink based on a microgel suspension allowed the controlled placement of living cells though drop-on-demand bioprinting.