Hydrogels for Bone Tissue Engineering
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 August 2024) | Viewed by 410
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hydrogels; peptide; self-assembled materials; 3D printing; bone tissue; tissue engineering; biomaterials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks of polymer chains with potential as regenerative vehicles due to their capabilities of cell encapsulation and delivery. Amongst their highly desired biological properties, they are finding wide use in combination with more mechanically stable materials such as solid polymers, ceramics, and metals for bone tissue engineering. Owing to their unique nutrient-rich properties, they are suitable for cell migration and differentiation, which can guide cell fate. Hydrogels can mimic the extracellular matrix, presenting cues for cells to utilize as bioactive molecules. They can biodegrade, enabling the surrounding tissue to facilitate the growth of bone, towards the stages of maturation. The prospects of new fabrication methods such as bioprinting enable precise cell/tissue printing and delivery without compromising the relative viability. Progress in the field of bone tissue engineering requires an interdisciplinary effort to unravel the properties of a complete semi-synthetic system and lead to therapeutic outcomes. The benefits of hydrogels can extend beyond bone tissue engineering and reach a vast array of biomedical applications.
Therefore, this Special Issue, “Hydrogels for Bone Tissue Engineering”, serves to provide a platform for researchers to report results and findings in recent advances in hydrogel for bone tissue engineering and biomedical applications.
Dr. Aaqil Rifai
Dr. Richard J. Williams
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydrogels
- bone tissue engineering
- cell encapsulation/delivery
- extracellular matrix
- biodegradable
- biomedical applications
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