Biopolymers, Natural Molecules and Nanomaterials for Tissue Regeneration
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2020) | Viewed by 47860
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Interests: microbiology; biofilm; microbial pathogenesis; immunomodulation; antimicrobial peptides; microbiota; probiotics
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Interests: microbiology; bacteria; fungi; biofilm; host-pathogen interactions; innate immunityantimicrobial peptides; microbiota; probiotics
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Dear Colleagues,
Naturally derived polymeric biomaterials are utilized in tissue engineering for cosmetic, skin care, and regeneration due to their biocompatibility, bioactivity, and tunable mechanical and degradation kinetics.
In this scenario, hyaluronic acid plays a pivotal role in the control of tissue hydration and permeability to small or large molecules, and these properties contribute to its excellent biocompatibility. Alone or in combination with other molecules, HA accelerates in vitro processes related to wound healing and in vivo tissue regeneration (e.g., burns, ulcers).
In recent years, nanotechnology has also acquired great importance for the versatility of its potential applications.
Nanoscale structures and materials (NPs, nanowires, nanofibers, and nanotubes) have been explored in many biological applications because of their novel properties. In particular, their high volume/surface ratio, surface tailorability, improved solubility, and multifunctionality show a high potential for nanomedicine.
The fundamental requirements for the realization of these systems are the choice of materials and their correct preparation and the use of chemical, electrical, or physical stimuli aimed at directing cellular behavior to imitate the characteristics of the desired tissues. Continuous progress in the field of biomedical research is making it possible to optimize in vitro systems capable of accurately reproducing in vivo environments (e.g. co-cultures, immunomodulation, and extracellular matrix composition).
For these reasons, we would like to invite you to contribute, by submitting reviews, articles, or letters, to the development of this interesting and innovative applied research.
Prof. Dr. Giovanna Donnarumma
Dr. Alessandra Fusco
Guest Editors
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