Molecular Research on Orthopedic Materials
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 85
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to submit your latest research for this Special Issue, which will be focused on the transformative role of molecular sciences in orthopedic and musculoskeletal materials. The restoration of functional bone, cartilage, and skeletal muscle remains a significant challenge, necessitating cutting-edge innovations in stimulus-responsive biomaterials and 4D bioprinting that can precisely modulate biological responses at the molecular level. This Special Issue will bridge the gap between material engineering and regenerative biology, with a particular emphasis on minimally invasive injectable systems, immunomodulatory scaffolds, and nano-architectonics for spatiotemporal control of the regenerative microenvironment. We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews exploring mechanotransduction, bioactive "drug-free" strategies, and smart delivery systems tailored to bone and muscle tissue engineering. By highlighting these innovative interdisciplinary approaches, this Special Issue will promote evidence-based strategies that significantly improve tissue integration and long-term clinical efficacy. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Seung Hun Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- orthopedic biomaterials
- bone regeneration
- musculoskeletal system
- muscle tissue engineering
- 3D bioprinting
- functional scaffolds
- hydrogels
- cell–material interaction
- regenerative medicine
- myogenic differentiation
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