Themed collection Journal of Materials Chemistry B Recent Review Articles

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Nanomaterials enabled and enhanced DNA-based biosensors

For biosensors based on DNA or aptamer probes and nanomaterials, aside from studying DNA adsorption and desorption, it is also important to examine the effect of target adsorption and other possible surface interaction mechanisms.

Graphical abstract: Nanomaterials enabled and enhanced DNA-based biosensors
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Recent advances in double network hydrogels based on naturally-derived polymers: synthesis, properties, and biological applications

This review highlights recently developed double network hydrogels containing naturally-derived polymers, including discussion of synthetic methods, mechanical properties, and biological applications.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in double network hydrogels based on naturally-derived polymers: synthesis, properties, and biological applications
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Recent advancements in Mg-based micromotors for biomedical and environmental applications

Synthetic micro/nanomotors have attracted considerable attention due to their promising potential in the field of biomedicine.

Graphical abstract: Recent advancements in Mg-based micromotors for biomedical and environmental applications
From the themed collection: Micro- and nano-motors
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The green synthesis and applications of biological metal–organic frameworks for targeted drug delivery and tumor treatments

Application and development of synthesized bio-MOFs via a green approach (solvent-free and solvent-based green syntheses) for targeted drug delivery and tumor treatment.

Graphical abstract: The green synthesis and applications of biological metal–organic frameworks for targeted drug delivery and tumor treatments
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Zinc-based biomaterials for bone repair and regeneration: mechanism and applications

In this review, the specific mechanisms of bone formation promotion by Zn-based biomaterials are discussed, and recent developments in their applications in bone tissue engineering are summarized.

Graphical abstract: Zinc-based biomaterials for bone repair and regeneration: mechanism and applications
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Nano-scale drug delivery systems for luteolin: advancements and applications

Nano-scale drug delivery systems including micelles, nanocarrier-based systems, emulsified drug delivery systems, and vesicular drug delivery systems were designed for luteolin.

Graphical abstract: Nano-scale drug delivery systems for luteolin: advancements and applications
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A review of recent research and development on GLP-1 receptor agonists-sustained-release microspheres

This review provides key points in the development of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist-loaded microspheres from three aspects: preparation methods, strategies to maintain peptide bioactivity, and control the drug release from microspheres.

Graphical abstract: A review of recent research and development on GLP-1 receptor agonists-sustained-release microspheres
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Harnessing biomaterial architecture to drive anticancer innate immunity

Structure-driven immunomodulatory biomaterial design enhances innate immune activation against the tumor microenvironment to drive anticancer immunity.

Graphical abstract: Harnessing biomaterial architecture to drive anticancer innate immunity
From the themed collection: Biomaterials for Innate Immunity
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Conducting polymer-based scaffolds for neuronal tissue engineering

Neuronal tissue engineering has immense potential for treating neurological disorders and facilitating nerve regeneration.

Graphical abstract: Conducting polymer-based scaffolds for neuronal tissue engineering
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Biomass-derived 2D carbon materials: structure, fabrication, and application in electrochemical sensors

The latest methods and mechanisms of BC material synthesis and their applications in electrochemical sensors are systematically reviewed. The challenges and prospects of BC in building electrochemical sensors are also emphasized.

Graphical abstract: Biomass-derived 2D carbon materials: structure, fabrication, and application in electrochemical sensors
Open Access Review Article

Recent advances and prospects in nanomaterials for bacterial sepsis management

This review highlights the significant potential of nanomedicines, including improved drug delivery, enhanced diagnostics, and immunomodulation for bacterial sepsis.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances and prospects in nanomaterials for bacterial sepsis management
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Smart stimuli-responsive polysaccharide nanohydrogels for drug delivery: a review

Polysaccharides have found extensive utilization as biomaterials in drug delivery systems owing to their remarkable biocompatibility, simple functionalization, and inherent biological properties.

Graphical abstract: Smart stimuli-responsive polysaccharide nanohydrogels for drug delivery: a review
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Application of exosomes as nanocarriers in cancer therapy

Schematic illustration of exosomes, including: (i) exosome formation and distribution; (ii) characterization of exosomes; (iii) extraction and isolation techniques of exosomes; (iv) recent advances and applications of exosomes in cancer therapy.

Graphical abstract: Application of exosomes as nanocarriers in cancer therapy
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Metal–organic gels: recent advances in their classification, characterization, and application in the pharmaceutical field

As a new multifunctional soft substance, MOGs have been used as excellent carriers or smart materials in the pharmaceutical field.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic gels: recent advances in their classification, characterization, and application in the pharmaceutical field
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Advancement in total hip implant: a comprehensive review of mechanics and performance parameters across diverse novelties

A projected hip implant with the combination of a collared and FGM porous structure.

Graphical abstract: Advancement in total hip implant: a comprehensive review of mechanics and performance parameters across diverse novelties
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Recent advances in smart wearable sensors as electronic skin

Flexible and multifunctional electronic devices and soft robots inspired by human organs, such as skin, have many applications.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in smart wearable sensors as electronic skin
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Recent advances in tailoring stimuli-responsive hybrid scaffolds for cardiac tissue engineering and allied applications

Deciphering the role of stimuli-responsive materials in modulating surrounding matrix properties, and cardiomyocyte maturation and behaviour resulting in generation of functionally active cardiac tissues.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in tailoring stimuli-responsive hybrid scaffolds for cardiac tissue engineering and allied applications
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Organ bioprinting: progress, challenges and outlook

This review deliberates the current progress in organ bioprinting, including the heart, kidneys, liver, pancreas, and lungs. Challenges and future trends related to the biomanufacturing of living organs are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Organ bioprinting: progress, challenges and outlook
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Genetically engineered bacteria: a new frontier in targeted drug delivery

Genetically engineered bacteria have emerged as an exciting frontier in targeted drug delivery.

Graphical abstract: Genetically engineered bacteria: a new frontier in targeted drug delivery
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Fluorescence imaging of peripheral nerve function and structure

Timeline of the key achievements in developing nerve-labeling fluorescence agents, including neuroanatomical tract tracers, small organic molecules, antibodies, and peptides.

Graphical abstract: Fluorescence imaging of peripheral nerve function and structure
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Cell or cell derivative-laden hydrogels for myocardial infarction therapy: from the perspective of cell types

Injectable hydrogels and cell-based myocardial infarction (MI) therapy mutually enhance each other. This review focuses on recent studies using hydrogel to deliver cell or cell-derived preparations for MI treatment.

Graphical abstract: Cell or cell derivative-laden hydrogels for myocardial infarction therapy: from the perspective of cell types
From the themed collection: Injectable Hydrogels
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Single-atom nanozymes: classification, regulation strategy, and safety concerns

This review categorizes and describes the applications of SAzymes, explores methods for regulating their activity, and provides a comprehensive overview of the biosafety challenges associated with these enzymes.

Graphical abstract: Single-atom nanozymes: classification, regulation strategy, and safety concerns
From the themed collection: Nanozymes
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Activatable probes with potential for intraoperative tumor-specific fluorescence-imaging guided surgery

This review mainly describes the design principles and mechanisms of activatable probes for the fluorescence imaging of tumors.

Graphical abstract: Activatable probes with potential for intraoperative tumor-specific fluorescence-imaging guided surgery
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Cascade strategy for glucose oxidase-based synergistic cancer therapy using nanomaterials

Nanomaterial-based cancer therapy faces significant limitations due to the complex nature of the tumor microenvironment (TME).

Graphical abstract: Cascade strategy for glucose oxidase-based synergistic cancer therapy using nanomaterials
From the themed collection: Nanozymes
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Harnessing the power of polyol-based polyesters for biomedical innovations: synthesis, properties, and biodegradation

Polyesters based on polyols have emerged as promising biomaterials for various biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering and drug delivery systems, due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and versatile physicochemical properties.

Graphical abstract: Harnessing the power of polyol-based polyesters for biomedical innovations: synthesis, properties, and biodegradation
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Review on vat photopolymerization additive manufacturing of bioactive ceramic bone scaffolds

Bone defects frequently occur in clinical settings due to trauma, disease, tumors, and other causes.

Graphical abstract: Review on vat photopolymerization additive manufacturing of bioactive ceramic bone scaffolds
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Antibacterial functionalized carbon dots and their application in bacterial infections and inflammation

Antimicrobial mechanisms of functionalized carbon dots: covalent and non-covalent interactions, reactive oxygen species, photothermal effect, and size effect (E. coli was used as a model).

Graphical abstract: Antibacterial functionalized carbon dots and their application in bacterial infections and inflammation
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Current emerging novel therapies for Alzheimer's disease and the future prospects of magneto-mechanical force therapy

This article introduces the latest AD treatment techniques from three aspects: drug therapy, biological therapy and physical therapy. Nanoparticle-mediated therapeutics at nanomaterial–neural interfaces and biological systems are described in detail.

Graphical abstract: Current emerging novel therapies for Alzheimer's disease and the future prospects of magneto-mechanical force therapy
Open Access Review Article

Comprehensive evaluation and advanced modification of polymethylmethacrylate cement in bone tumor treatment

Schematic illustration of the comprehensive evaluation and advanced modification of PMMA cement in bone tumor treatment.

Graphical abstract: Comprehensive evaluation and advanced modification of polymethylmethacrylate cement in bone tumor treatment
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Synthesis approaches of amphiphilic copolymers for spherical micelle preparation: application in drug delivery

ROP, ATRP, RAFT and combined methods were employed for copolymer synthesis. The synthesized copolymers have proficiency of self-assembly into micellar structures.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis approaches of amphiphilic copolymers for spherical micelle preparation: application in drug delivery
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Virus-like particles nanoreactors: from catalysis towards bio-applications

Virus-like particles (VLPs) are self-assembled supramolecular structures in nature for compartmentalization. We summarize the current progress of protein cage nanoreactors spanning multilength scales, and highlight the emerging field of VLP based nanoreactors for biomedical applications.

Graphical abstract: Virus-like particles nanoreactors: from catalysis towards bio-applications
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A review of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) as electrochemical sensors for important small biomolecules in human body fluids

The emergence of ZIFs-based composite materials as promising candidates for electrochemical sensors of important small biomolecules in human body fluids.

Graphical abstract: A review of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) as electrochemical sensors for important small biomolecules in human body fluids
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Recent strategies of carbon dot-based nanodrugs for enhanced emerging antitumor modalities

A comprehensive review of specific measures to improve the anti-tumor effects of carbon dot-based nanodrugs.

Graphical abstract: Recent strategies of carbon dot-based nanodrugs for enhanced emerging antitumor modalities
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Functional material-mediated wireless physical stimulation for neuro-modulation and regeneration

In this review, the mechanism by which various physical signals regulate neural cell behavior is summarized. And the progress of functional material-mediated indirect wireless physical stimulation for neuro-modulation and regeneration is reviewed.

Graphical abstract: Functional material-mediated wireless physical stimulation for neuro-modulation and regeneration
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Bismuth-based two-dimensional nanomaterials for cancer diagnosis and treatment

We summarize the recent progress including controllable synthesis, defect engineering, surface modifications, applications, and prospects of Bi-based two-dimensional nanomaterials for cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Graphical abstract: Bismuth-based two-dimensional nanomaterials for cancer diagnosis and treatment
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Intelligent sensing based on active micro/nanomotors

In this review, we delved into an elaborate exposition of different detection principles reliant on micro/nanomotors (MNMs), explore the challenges encountered by MNMs under distinct detection principles, and discuss potential future solutions.

Graphical abstract: Intelligent sensing based on active micro/nanomotors
From the themed collection: Micro- and nano-motors
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3D gradient printing based on digital light processing

3D gradient printing helps fabricate objects with gradually changing properties. Here we provide a conceptual understanding of gradient materials, covering current techniques and strategies, as well as their limitations and challenges.

Graphical abstract: 3D gradient printing based on digital light processing
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Red emissive carbon dots: a promising next-generation material with intracellular applicability

In this article, we present a thorough review on the use of RCDs in biomedical applications, including in vivo and in vitro bioimaging, photoacoustic imaging, monitoring temperature and polarity changes in living cells, tumour therapy, and drug delivery.

Graphical abstract: Red emissive carbon dots: a promising next-generation material with intracellular applicability
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Rational design and engineering of polypeptide/protein vesicles for advanced biological applications

The rational design and engineering strategies, employed in polypeptide/protein vesicles, from synthesis to assembly, for advanced biological and medical applications.

Graphical abstract: Rational design and engineering of polypeptide/protein vesicles for advanced biological applications
Open Access Review Article

Anti-inflammatory role of gold nanoparticles in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease

In Alzheimer's disease, AuNPs may reduce neuroinflammation by induction of macrophage polarization, reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokine expression, restraint of leukocyte adhesion, and reduction of oxidative stress.

Graphical abstract: Anti-inflammatory role of gold nanoparticles in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease
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Immunotherapy: cancer immunotherapy and its combination with nanomaterials and other therapies

Immunotherapy is a new type of tumor treatment. In this review, the main focus is on an overview of the research progress of immunotherapy in cancer treatment and the combined application of immunotherapy with other therapeutic approaches.

Graphical abstract: Immunotherapy: cancer immunotherapy and its combination with nanomaterials and other therapies
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Functional anti-bone tumor biomaterial scaffold: construction and application

This review summarizes the advances in biomaterial scaffolds with different functionalization strategies for bone tumors. It will provide a valuable reference for bone tumor clinical treatment.

Graphical abstract: Functional anti-bone tumor biomaterial scaffold: construction and application
Open Access Review Article

A Trojan horse approach for efficient drug delivery in photodynamic therapy: focus on taxanes

This review discusses unique nanosystems combining taxanes with photosensitizers as multimodal chemo- and phototherapeutics for cancer treatment.

Graphical abstract: A Trojan horse approach for efficient drug delivery in photodynamic therapy: focus on taxanes
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Platinum based theranostics nanoplatforms for antitumor applications

Platinum (Pt) based nanoplatforms are biocompatible nanoagents with photothermal antitumor performance, while exhibiting excellent radiotherapy sensitization properties.

Graphical abstract: Platinum based theranostics nanoplatforms for antitumor applications
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Application of nanotechnology in bladder cancer diagnosis and therapeutic drug delivery

Application of nanomaterials in the diagnosis and treatment of BC.

Graphical abstract: Application of nanotechnology in bladder cancer diagnosis and therapeutic drug delivery
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Supramolecular immunotherapy on diversiform immune cells

Supramolecular immunotherapy employs supramolecular materials to stimulate the immune system for inhibiting tumor cell growth and metastasis, reducing the cancer recurrence rate, and improving the quality of the patient's life.

Graphical abstract: Supramolecular immunotherapy on diversiform immune cells
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Beyond traditional light: NIR-II light-activated photosensitizers for cancer therapy

This review focuses on the recent progress of various NIR-II photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy, and briefly presents the ongoing challenges and prospects of NIR-II photosensitizers for clinical translation.

Graphical abstract: Beyond traditional light: NIR-II light-activated photosensitizers for cancer therapy
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Transdermal drug delivery via microneedles for musculoskeletal systems

Microneedles, with the advantages of oral administration and local injection, have become a novel strategy for administration and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. We emphasized the progress and broad applications of MN-based transdermal drug delivery for MSK systems.

Graphical abstract: Transdermal drug delivery via microneedles for musculoskeletal systems
From the themed collection: Microneedles
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Control of charge transport in electronically active systems towards integrated biomolecular circuits (IbC)

Crafting integrated biomolecular circuits (IbC) via self-assembly of electronically active molecules using a “bottom-up” paradigm provides a potential solution to the technological challenges of the miniaturization of silicon-based electronics.

Graphical abstract: Control of charge transport in electronically active systems towards integrated biomolecular circuits (IbC)
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Recent advances in glucose-oxidase-based nanocomposites for diabetes diagnosis and treatment

Development of GOx-based nanomaterials for diabetes diagnosis and treatment.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in glucose-oxidase-based nanocomposites for diabetes diagnosis and treatment
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Nanomaterials: a promising multimodal theranostics platform for thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer, the most common malignancy in the head and neck region, has shown an increasing incidence trend. With the continuous advancement of nanotechnology, nanomaterials hold great promise in providing diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer.

Graphical abstract: Nanomaterials: a promising multimodal theranostics platform for thyroid cancer
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Cardiac organoid: multiple construction approaches and potential applications

This review summarizes the current classification and construction methods of cardiac organoid, and describes its potential applications.

Graphical abstract: Cardiac organoid: multiple construction approaches and potential applications
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Melanin: insights into structure, analysis, and biological activities for future development

A comprehensive review of melanin's structure, identification methods, and biological activities, highlighting its potential for further development and diverse applications in various fields.

Graphical abstract: Melanin: insights into structure, analysis, and biological activities for future development
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Synthetic strategies, properties and sensing application of multicolor carbon dots: recent advances and future challenges

Preparation strategies, optical properties, and sensing application of multicolor carbon dots.

Graphical abstract: Synthetic strategies, properties and sensing application of multicolor carbon dots: recent advances and future challenges
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Antioxidative 0-dimensional nanodrugs overcome obstacles in AKI antioxidant therapy

Schematic illustration of 0D nanodrugs for AKI treatment. (a) Pathological features of renal tubular injury and glomerular filtration barrier in AKI. (b) Three categories of 0D nanomaterials applied to nanodrugs surrounding AKI antioxidant therapy.

Graphical abstract: Antioxidative 0-dimensional nanodrugs overcome obstacles in AKI antioxidant therapy
From the themed collection: Nanozymes
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Design, strategies, and therapeutics in nanoparticle-based siRNA delivery systems for breast cancer

This paper reviews the design considerations of nanoparticle-based siRNA delivery systems to improve their efficacy and safety. The strategies for overcoming in vivo delivery barriers are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Design, strategies, and therapeutics in nanoparticle-based siRNA delivery systems for breast cancer
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Design and fabrication of intracellular therapeutic cargo delivery systems based on nanomaterials: current status and future perspectives

Intracellular cargo delivery is an important strategy for deciphering cell function, directing cell fate, and reprogramming cell behavior.

Graphical abstract: Design and fabrication of intracellular therapeutic cargo delivery systems based on nanomaterials: current status and future perspectives
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Polyphosphate as an antithrombotic target and hemostatic agent

Applications of polyphosphate (PolyP) and PolyP inhibitors in biomedicine.

Graphical abstract: Polyphosphate as an antithrombotic target and hemostatic agent
Open Access Review Article

Tuning foreign body response with tailor-engineered nanoscale surface modifications: fundamentals to clinical applications

The synergistic effect of nanotopography and chemistry in modulating different stages of the foreign body response, impacting cell–protein–biomaterial interactions.

Graphical abstract: Tuning foreign body response with tailor-engineered nanoscale surface modifications: fundamentals to clinical applications
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MicroRNA therapeutics and nucleic acid nano-delivery systems in bacterial infection: a review

In a game of humans versus pathogenic microbes, will MicroRNAs be a key weapon for humans to defeat bacterial infections?

Graphical abstract: MicroRNA therapeutics and nucleic acid nano-delivery systems in bacterial infection: a review
From the themed collection: Journal of Materials Chemistry B HOT Papers
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Advances in hydrogels for the treatment of periodontitis

This review presents the lastest advances in the treatment of periodontitis with hydrogels. The pathogenic mechanisms of periodontitis are presented, as well as the progress of hydrogel controlling inflammation and tissue reconstruction.

Graphical abstract: Advances in hydrogels for the treatment of periodontitis
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Potential of graphene-based nanomaterials for cardiac tissue engineering

Graphene and its derivatives have many desirable characteristics that make them suitable for use in cardiac tissue engineering.

Graphical abstract: Potential of graphene-based nanomaterials for cardiac tissue engineering
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Oxygen-releasing biomaterials for regenerative medicine

This review provides a comprehensive overview of oxygen-releasing biomaterials for regenerative medicine.

Graphical abstract: Oxygen-releasing biomaterials for regenerative medicine
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Advances and perspectives of nanozymes in respiratory diseases

This is a systematic review of advances and perspectives of nanozymes in respiratory diseases, which will inspire communities of researchers and build a bridge between nanozymes and respiratory medicine.

Graphical abstract: Advances and perspectives of nanozymes in respiratory diseases
From the themed collection: Nanozymes
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Application of cell membrane-functionalized biomimetic nanoparticles in the treatment of glioma

Different kinds of cell membrane-functionalized biomimetic nanoparticles utilized for glioma therapy.

Graphical abstract: Application of cell membrane-functionalized biomimetic nanoparticles in the treatment of glioma
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Antibacterial black phosphorus nanosheets for biomedical applications

This review highlights the potential of black phosphorus nanosheets (BPNs) in treating bacterial infections, addressing their unique properties as well as the challenges and prospects of their antibacterial applications in biomedicine.

Graphical abstract: Antibacterial black phosphorus nanosheets for biomedical applications
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Nanocellulose-based hydrogels for drug delivery

This article presents a comprehensive review of the preparation methods, carrier forms, and key parameters of nanocellulose-based hydrogels as drug delivery systems. And it proposes potential research directions.

Graphical abstract: Nanocellulose-based hydrogels for drug delivery
Open Access Review Article

Therapy and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease: from discrete metal complexes to metal–organic frameworks

Critical analysis of discrete metal compounds and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) as a platform for the treatment and/or diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

Graphical abstract: Therapy and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease: from discrete metal complexes to metal–organic frameworks
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Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) as apt luminescent probes for the detection of biochemical analytes

This article reviews the recent developments in the use of MOF materials as probes and biosensing platforms for diverse chemicals (H2O2, metal ions, H2S, GSH, and nucleic acids) in biological cells.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) as apt luminescent probes for the detection of biochemical analytes
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Development of nanozyme based sensors as diagnostic tools in clinic applications: a review

Nanozyme-based sensors in the field of healthcare.

Graphical abstract: Development of nanozyme based sensors as diagnostic tools in clinic applications: a review
From the themed collection: Nanozymes
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This collection contains recent Review-type articles published by Journal of Materials Chemistry B, the home for high impact applications, properties and synthesis of exciting new materials for biology and medicine. New articles will be added to this collection as soon as possible after publication.

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