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3 articles for “native tissue-mimicking”
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‘Nano- A New Gambit Joins the Ongoing Battle against Cardiovascular Diseases’ II. Opportunities in Cardiovascular Surgery
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE With continuing developments and refinements, cardiovascular surgery has advanced to a vast extent. Minimally invasive surgery has come into vogue in many of the sectors of cardiovascular surgery. But this does not leave surgeons free from the day-to-day challenges which they still continue to face in the field, the most common being the unconventional physiological issues with cardiopulmonary bypass used in majority …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 20–35 Read article
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Bioconjugates and Biohybrid Polymers: Intricate Cellular Integration Methods and Sophisticated Biofunctionalization Techniques for Tailored Properties in Medical Contexts
Abstract: Bioconjugates are made when biological molecules are covalently linked to manufactured polymers. They can be used in many ways for imaging, diagnosis, and specific drug delivery. Getting perfect cellular fusion is very important for how well they work. Biomolecules can be attached to polymer scaffolds in a controlled way using techniques like click chemistry and site-specific conjugation. This makes sure that the molecules connect optimally with their biological targets. Using …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 227–243 Read article
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Polymer Chemistry-Guided Development of Biomimetic Composite Scaffolds
Abstract: Polymer chemistry plays a fundamental role in advancing biomaterials for anatomical tissue engineering, particularly in the design of composite scaffolds that replicate the intrinsic characteristics of native tissues. The regeneration of damaged tissues, especially within anatomically complex structures such as bone, cartilage, and skin, necessitates biomaterials that closely emulate the hierarchical architecture and biological functions of native extracellular matrices (ECMs). The capacity to replicate both mechanical and biochemical cues of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–13 Read article