Themed collection Editor’s Choice: Kaushik Chatterjee

Compared to cellular immunotherapy, engineering macrophage-derived EVs which carry nanoparticles, drugs, proteins, nucleic acids etc. can target tumor cells to improve biosafety and treatment efficacy.

Graphical representation of phage natural replication, molecular modification applications including CRISPR/Cas9, and delivery applications including hydrogels and liposome encapsulation for treatment of bacterial infections.

Four gRNAs were synthesized and used to form ribonucleoproteins (RNPs) with tracRNA and dCas9-VPR, and were then immobilized on magnetic peptide-imprinted chitosan nanoparticles, which enhanced transfection for production of insulin.

We present a bench-top colloidal approach for fabricating three-lobed magnetic microrobots. These microrobots showed promising results for single-cell transportation in a fluid.

ANPQ coating exhibits rapid adsorption and efficient killing to multidrug-resistant bacteria, which undoubtedly made it a promising candidate in post-epidemic era.

Unleashing the versatility of supercapacitors: Uniting energy storage prowess with post-charging antibacterial and antiviral functionalities.

Cartilage decellularized matrix scaffolds with different mechanical properties were prepared as bioactive material platforms to study the effect of mechanical signals on cells, and cultivated hyaline cartilage organoids in vitro.

We have proposed an economical express method based on Raman spectroscopy, which with the help of mathematical processing allows the classification of snake venoms according to their composition and the determination of snake family or even genus.

Glioblastoma cells co-cultured with astrocytes in col-HA hydrogels exhibit changes in migration patterns. 3D in vitro models using ECM mimetic materials can be used to analyze glioma-astrocyte crosstalk.

An interpenetrating network design was used to enhance the toughness of PEG-based hydrogel coatings to resist damage during surgical handling.

DLP 3D printing can not only realize the personalized customization and automatic operation of the octopus bionic patch, but also better the groove structure on the surface of the bionic octopus, which is conducive to enhancing adhesion.

A schematic of sample preparation using 3D printing, assessment of in vivo rat distal femur model with the 3D printed curcumin loaded scaffolds, and demonstration of in vitro properties including osteosarcoma inhibition and antibacterial properties.

The piezoelectric hydrogels exhibited superior antibacterial effectiveness, prevent wound infection, and could hasten the healing of full-thickness skin wounds.

This work analyses the photomechanical work performance of 4D-printed liquid crystal elastomers under physiological conditions in PBS media.

Nanocellulose–oligoproline hydrogels, able to respond to high levels of ROS and protect cells from oxidative environments, are promising candidates for the treatment of chronic wounds and other clinical conditions associated with high levels of ROS.

Post-imprinting modification of imprinted molecular cavities with a ‘redox probe’ for electrochemical sensing.

Better resin wettability increases strength and stiffness in high solids loading composites that can be additively manufactured with high resolution.

Equiatomic FeMn alloys with varying Ag content (1–5 wt%) and hierarchical porosity show low ferromagnetic response during biodegradation and reduction in the total biofilm biomass upon interaction with S. aureus for 5 wt% Ag containing materials.