Themed collection Editor’s Choice: Kaushik Chatterjee

18 items
Open Access Review Article

Engineering extracellular vesicles derived from macrophages for tumor therapy: a review

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 abstract: Engineering extracellular vesicles derived from macrophages for tumor therapy: a review
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Open Access Review Article

Advancements in bacteriophage therapies and delivery for bacterial infection

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.

Graphical abstract: Advancements in bacteriophage therapies and delivery for bacterial infection
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Communication

Nanoparticle-mediated CRISPR/dCas9a activation of multiple transcription factors to engineer insulin-producing cells

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.

Graphical abstract: Nanoparticle-mediated CRISPR/dCas9a activation of multiple transcription factors to engineer insulin-producing cells
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Fabrication of three-lobed magnetic microrobots for cell transportation

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.

Graphical abstract: Fabrication of three-lobed magnetic microrobots for cell transportation
From the themed collection: Micro- and nano-motors
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Highly active nanoparticle enhanced rapid adsorption-killing mechanism to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria

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

Graphical abstract: Highly active nanoparticle enhanced rapid adsorption-killing mechanism to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria
From the themed collection: Editor’s Choice: Kaushik Chatterjee
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From energy storage to pathogen eradication: unveiling the antibacterial and antiviral capacities of flexible solid-state carbon cloth supercapacitors

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

Graphical abstract: From energy storage to pathogen eradication: unveiling the antibacterial and antiviral capacities of flexible solid-state carbon cloth supercapacitors
From the themed collection: Editor’s Choice: Kaushik Chatterjee
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Mesenchymal stromal cells modulate YAP by verteporfin to mimic cartilage development and construct cartilage organoids based on decellularized matrix scaffolds

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.

Graphical abstract: Mesenchymal stromal cells modulate YAP by verteporfin to mimic cartilage development and construct cartilage organoids based on decellularized matrix scaffolds
From the themed collection: Editor’s Choice: Kaushik Chatterjee
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Differentiation of snake venom using Raman spectroscopic analysis

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.

Graphical abstract: Differentiation of snake venom using Raman spectroscopic analysis
From the themed collection: Editor’s Choice: Kaushik Chatterjee
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Evaluating glioblastoma tumour sphere growth and migration in interaction with astrocytes using 3D collagen-hyaluronic acid hydrogels

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.

Graphical abstract: Evaluating glioblastoma tumour sphere growth and migration in interaction with astrocytes using 3D collagen-hyaluronic acid hydrogels
Open Access Paper

Interpenetrating network design of bioactive hydrogel coatings with enhanced damage resistance

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

Graphical abstract: Interpenetrating network design of bioactive hydrogel coatings with enhanced damage resistance
From the themed collection: Journal of Materials Chemistry B HOT Papers
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3D light-curing printing to construct versatile octopus-bionic patches

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.

Graphical abstract: 3D light-curing printing to construct versatile octopus-bionic patches
From the themed collection: Editor’s Choice: Kaushik Chatterjee
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In vivo and In vitro properties evaluation of curcumin loaded MgO doped 3D printed TCP scaffolds

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.

Graphical abstract: In vivo and In vitro properties evaluation of curcumin loaded MgO doped 3D printed TCP scaffolds
From the themed collection: Editor’s Choice: Kaushik Chatterjee
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Engineering ultrasound-activated piezoelectric hydrogels with antibacterial activity to promote wound healing

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

Graphical abstract: Engineering ultrasound-activated piezoelectric hydrogels with antibacterial activity to promote wound healing
From the themed collection: Editor’s Choice: Kaushik Chatterjee
Open Access Paper

Photomechanical response under physiological conditions of azobenzene-containing 4D-printed liquid crystal elastomer actuators

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

Graphical abstract: Photomechanical response under physiological conditions of azobenzene-containing 4D-printed liquid crystal elastomer actuators
Open Access Paper

Functionalization of cellulose nanofibrils to develop novel ROS-sensitive biomaterials

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.

Graphical abstract: Functionalization of cellulose nanofibrils to develop novel ROS-sensitive biomaterials
From the themed collection: Editor’s Choice: Kaushik Chatterjee
Open Access Paper

Post-imprinting modification: electrochemical and scanning electrochemical microscopy studies of a semi-covalently surface imprinted polymer

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

Graphical abstract: Post-imprinting modification: electrochemical and scanning electrochemical microscopy studies of a semi-covalently surface imprinted polymer
Open Access Paper

Additively manufactured thermosetting elastomer composites: small changes in resin formulation lead to large changes in mechanical and viscoelastic properties

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

Graphical abstract: Additively manufactured thermosetting elastomer composites: small changes in resin formulation lead to large changes in mechanical and viscoelastic properties
From the themed collection: Editor’s Choice: Kaushik Chatterjee
Open Access Paper

Biodegradable porous FeMn(–xAg) alloys: assessment of cytocompatibility, mechanical, magnetic and antibiofilm properties

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.

Graphical abstract: Biodegradable porous FeMn(–xAg) alloys: assessment of cytocompatibility, mechanical, magnetic and antibiofilm properties
From the themed collection: Editor’s Choice: Kaushik Chatterjee
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About this collection

To celebrate his appointment to the Journal of Materials Chemistry B and Materials Advances Editorial Boards, Professor Kaushik Chatterjee has curated an Editor’s Choice collection featuring work from across both journals. This collection brings together Professor Chatterjee’s favourite papers and reviews that have been published in Journal of Materials Chemistry B and Materials Advances so far in 2023.

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