Innovative approaches to boost mesenchymal stem cells efficacy in myocardial infarction therapy by Chuanfeng An, Yuan Zhao, Lipeng Guo, Zhijian Zhang, Chunxiao Yan, Shiying Zhang, Yujie Zhang, Fei Shao, Yuanyuan Qi, Xun wang, Huanan Wang, Lijun Zhang

“…Key approaches include optimizing cell delivery methods, enhancing cell engraftment, promoting cell functions through genetic and molecular modifications, enhancing the paracrine effects of stem cells, and leveraging biomaterials and tissue engineering techniques. By focusing on these enhancement techniques, the paper highlights innovative approaches that can potentially transform stem cell therapy into a more viable and effective treatment option for cardiac repair. …”
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Identifying technologies in circular economy paradigm through text mining on scientific literature. by Vito Giordano, Alessio Castagnoli, Isabella Pecorini, Filippo Chiarello

“…The findings of our analysis reveal a strong emphasis on emerging digital, life cycle assessment and biomaterials technologies. Furthermore, we identified seven distinct technological domains within the CE field. …”
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The Use of Titanium Mesh in Guided Bone Regeneration: A Systematic Review by F. Briguglio, D. Falcomatà, S. Marconcini, L. Fiorillo, R. Briguglio, D. Farronato

“…The selected articles concern vertical and/or horizontal regeneration of the alveolar ridge using titanium grids, in association or not with biomaterials, before and simultaneously with implant placement. …”
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Electronic role of biosemiconductors with C=O bonds by Mikio Fukuhara, Tomonori Yokotsuka, Tetsuo Samoto, Chika Saito, Nobuhisa Fujima, Toshiyuki Hashida

“…In this study, the electrical conducting properties of six types of biomaterials, comprising cellulose and chitosan derived from terrestrial plants and marine products, respectively, were investigated using electron spin resonance (ESR) and Schottky junction characteristics. …”
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Metal‐coordinated amino acid/peptide/protein‐based supramolecular self‐assembled nanomaterials for anticancer applications by Maryam Shabbir, Atia Atiq, Jiahua Wang, Maria Atiq, Nyla Saeed, Ibrahim Yildiz, Xuehai Yan, Ruirui Xing, Manzar Abbas

“…Abstract Biomolecules with metals can form supramolecular nanomaterials through coordination assembly, opening new avenues for cancer theranostics and bringing unique insights into personalized nanomedicine. These biomaterials have been considered versatile and innovative nanoagents due to their structure‒function control, biological nature, and simple preparation methods. …”
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Platelet-Rich Fibrin with β-Tricalcium Phosphate—A Noval Approach for Bone Augmentation in Chronic Periapical Lesion: A Case Report by K. B. Jayalakshmi, Shipra Agarwal, M. P. Singh, B. T. Vishwanath, Akash Krishna, Rohit Agrawal

“…Combined use of PRF and β-TCP for bone augmentation in treatment of periapical defects is a potential treatment alternative for faster healing than using these biomaterials alone.…”
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Calcium/Cobalt Alginate Beads as Functional Scaffolds for Cartilage Tissue Engineering by Stefano Focaroli, Gabriella Teti, Viviana Salvatore, Isabella Orienti, Mirella Falconi

“…The field of tissue engineering currently offers some of the most promising strategies for cartilage restoration, in which assorted biomaterials and cell-based therapies are combined to develop new therapeutic regimens for tissue replacement. …”
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The Neurovascular Properties of Dental Stem Cells and Their Importance in Dental Tissue Engineering by Jessica Ratajczak, Annelies Bronckaers, Yörg Dillen, Pascal Gervois, Tim Vangansewinkel, Ronald B. Driesen, Esther Wolfs, Ivo Lambrichts, Petra Hilkens

“…Within the field of tissue engineering, natural tissues are reconstructed by combining growth factors, stem cells, and different biomaterials to serve as a scaffold for novel tissue growth. …”
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A Review of Marine Bacterial Intracellular and Extracellular Bioactive Compounds as Novel Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammation Agents by Harningsih Karim, Arief Azis, Ananda Ramadani, Anita Anita, Ahyar Ahmad, Hasnah Natsir, Paulina Taba, Suriati Eka Putri, Sarlan Sarlan, Siti Halimah Larekeng, Rizal Irfandi

“…Therefore, this review article can be used as a recommendation for utilizing biomaterials from marine bacteria that are promising in the future for industrial-scale production of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents.…”
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Manufacture of a chitosan-based bioink with gelatin and hydroxyapatite and its potential application in 3D bioprinting by Sarahí Bautista Reberte, Esmeralda Zuñiga Aguilar, Solange Ivette Rivera Manrique, Carlos Alberto Martínez-Pérez

“…These bioinks are composed of biomaterials that provide structural integrity and are synthesized from organic polymers to enhance biocompatibility with the printed constructs. …”
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Heart-on-a-chip: a revolutionary organ-on-chip platform for cardiovascular disease modeling by Beiqin Liu, Shuyue Wang, Hong Ma, Yulin Deng, Jichen Du, Yimeng Zhao, Yu Chen

“…Recent years have seen significant strides in HoC technology, driven by advancements in biomaterials, bioelectronics, and tissue engineering. …”
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Biomechanical Assessment of Three Osteosynthesis Constructs by Periprosthetic Humerus Fractures by Afif Harb, Bastian Welke, Emmanouil Liodakis, Sam Razaeian, Dafang Zhang, Christian Krettek, Christof Hurschler, Nael Hawi

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Clinically oriented automatic three-dimensional enamel segmentation via deep learning by Wenting Yu, Xinwen Wang, Huifang Yang

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Alcohol Inhibits Odontogenic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Cells by Activating mTOR Signaling by Wei Qin, Qi-Ting Huang, Michael D. Weir, Zhi Song, Ashraf F. Fouad, Zheng-Mei Lin, Liang Zhao, Hockin H. K. Xu

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Comparative Evaluation of Water Sorption and Surface Roughness in Acrylic Denture Bases Fabricated by Conventional and CAD/CAM Techniques by Mina Mohaghegh, Elham Ansarifard, Fateme Erfanizade, Masume Taghva, Zahra Pouladi

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Influence of different polymeric materials of implant and attachment on stress distribution in implant-supported overdentures: a three-dimensional finite element study by Sherif Elsayed, Yousra Ahmed, Mohamed I. El-Anwar, Enas Elddamony, Reem Ashraf

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Preface for special issue on smart nanomedicines for overcoming biological barriers and improving delivery efficiency by Xin Li, Yong Hu, Xiangyang Shi, Andrij Pich

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Chiral polypeptide hydrogels regulating local immune microenvironment and anti-tumor immune response by Junfeng Ding, Tianran Wang, Zhiqiang Lin, Zhenyu Li, Jiaxuan Yang, Fujiang Li, Yan Rong, Xuesi Chen, Chaoliang He

“…However, the study of chiral synthetic polypeptide hydrogels as cancer vaccines as well as of the impact of biomaterials themselves for antitumor immunotherapy has rarely been reported. …”
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Ultramodern natural and synthetic polymer hydrogel scaffolds for articular cartilage repair and regeneration by Chun-Sheng Li, Yan Xu, Juan Li, Shu-Hao Qin, Shao-Wen Huang, Xue-Mei Chen, Yi Luo, Cheng-Tao Gao, Jian-Hui Xiao

“…This article outlines the recent progress in the field of hydrogel scaffolds manufactured from various biomaterials for repairing damaged articular cartilage, discusses their advantages and disadvantages, and proposes directions for their future development.…”
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Effects of Hyaluronic Acid on Three Different Cell Types of the Periodontium in a Novel Multi-Culture Cell Plate: An Exploratory Study by Alessio Barbieri, Luciano Pitzurra, Bruno Loos, Ineke D. C. Jansen

“…The use of multi-culture plates could represent a promising method to investigate and compare dental biomaterials in experiments mimicking an in vivo environment.…”
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