Hyaluronic Acid in Tissue Inflammation and Regeneration

Dear Colleagues,

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a large glycosaminoglycan that regulates physiological processes in most tissues. HA is a biocompatible, biodegradable, and hydrophilic macromolecule. The discovery of the HA composite’s biological roles has led to the promotion of new investigations and clinical interest in several fields, such as medicine, ophthalmology, articular pathologies, cutaneous repair, skin remodeling, vascular prosthesis, tissue engineering, and nerve reconstruction. It has been widely reported that HA and HA receptors are involved in a wide range of physiological and pathological functions and are key mediators during inflammation, healing processes, and tissue regeneration. Finally, the use of HA-based biomaterials in drug delivery systems has recently increased due to the great targeting capability of this polysaccharide on its receptor complex on cell membranes.

This Special Issue aims to present a collection of research achievements regarding hyaluronic acid and its use for regenerative medicine and pharmaceutical purposes.

Prof. Amelia Cataldi
Dr. Marialucia Gallorini
Guest Editors

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