The biological and functional restoration of spinal cord injury by JIAN Feng‐zeng, YANG Qi‐qi, DUAN Wan‐ru

“…Restoration of the anatomical structure and microenvironment of the damaged region can be obtained by molecular drug modulation, neuroprotection, neuroregeneration, stem cell therapy, and biomaterial‐based tissue engineering. Functional restoration can be achieved by boosting neuroplasticity with activity‐based therapy or electrical stimulation, or by implanting interfaces that allowed accessibility to interactive devices. …”
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New insight on the role of banana plant (Musa acuminata Cavendish) template in low-temperature synthesis of hydroxyapatite by Ferli Septi Irwansyah, Alfi Ikhlasul Amal, Eko Prabowo Hadisantoso, Atiek Rostika Noviyanti, Diana Rakhmawaty Eddy, Risdiana Risdiana

“…Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a highly biocompatible biomaterial widely used in biomedicine. Green template-based synthesis offers an eco-friendly approach to control nanoparticle morphology and agglomeration. …”
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Ethanol Extract of Ampelopsis brevipedunculata Rhizomes Suppresses IgE-Mediated Mast Cell Activation and Anaphylaxis by Ji-Yeong Park, Min-Jong Kim, Young-Ae Choi, Seung Woong Lee, Soyoung Lee, Yong Hyun Jang, Sang-Hyun Kim

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The Use of Miswak as Toothbrush for Orthodontic Patient by Khoirulzariah Ismail

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Biomimetic Microstructural Materials for Intervertebral Disk Degeneration Repair by Ang Li, Hui Yuan, Feng Cai, Juan Wang, Zehao Chen, Xiaohu Li, Hongze Chang, Wenguo Cui, Xiaodong Liu

“…The techniques used in biomimetic biomaterial development are further investigated, and biomimetic materials that facilitate IVD regeneration are systematically explored. …”
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Preparation of ZnO/CdS/BC Photocatalyst Hybrid Fiber and Research of Its Photocatalytic Properties by Beibei Dai, Cheng Chao, Xiaoyu Lu, Qingcheng Xia, Jing Han, Fei Mao, Jiazhi Yang, Dongping Sun

“…An environment-friendly biomaterial bacterial cellulose (BC) is introduced to substitute general organic polymers to assist the preparation of ZnO/CdS/BC photocatalyst hybrid nanofiber through coprecipitation method under the low-temperature condition. …”
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Chitosan Hydrogels for Chondroitin Sulphate Controlled Release: An Analytical Characterization by Annalisa Bianchera, Enrico Salomi, Matteo Pezzanera, Elisabeth Ruwet, Ruggero Bettini, Lisa Elviri

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), and liquid chromatography-UV spectrophotometry (LC-UV) techniques were exploited to obtain qualitative and quantitative descriptions of polymer and drug behaviour in the biomaterial. As for morphology, SEM analysis allowed the evaluation of scaffold porosity in terms of pore size and distribution both at the surface (Feret diameter 58±19 μm) and on the cross section (Feret diameter 106±51 μm). …”
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Designing Novel Interfaces via Surface Functionalization of Short-Chain-Length Polyhydroxyalkanoates by S. Vigneswari, J. M. Chai, K. Shantini, K. Bhubalan, A. A. Amirul

“…Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), a microbial plastic has emerged as promising biomaterial owing to the broad range of mechanical properties. …”
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Urea Formaldehyde Composites Reinforced with Sago Fibres Analysis by FTIR, TGA, and DSC by Tay Chen Chiang, Sinin Hamdan, Mohd Shahril Osman

“…Agricultural material or biomaterial plays an important role in the field of fibre-reinforced polymeric materials with their new range of applications and achieves the ecological objective. …”
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Advancements in bioengineered and autologous skin grafting techniques for skin reconstruction: a comprehensive review by Jillian Dean, Cosima Hoch, Barbara Wollenberg, Justin Navidzadeh, Bhagvat Maheta, Anisha Mandava, Samuel Knoedler, Khalil Sherwani, Helena Baecher, Alina Schmitz, Michael Alfertshofer, Max Heiland, Kilian Kreutzer, Steffen Koerdt, Leonard Knoedler

“…Bioengineered skin grafts (BSGs) aim to address these drawbacks through advanced tissue engineering and biomaterial science. This study conducts a systematic review to describe the benefits and shortcomings of BSGs and ASGs across wound healing efficacy, tissue integration, immunogenicity, and functional outcomes focusing on wound re-epithelialization, graft survival, and overall aesthetic outcomes. …”
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A new biocompatible delivery scaffold containing heparin and bone morphogenetic protein 2 by Thanyaphoo Suphannee, Kaewsrichan Jasadee

“…Silicon-substituted calcium phosphate (Si-CaP) was developed in our laboratory as a biomaterial for delivery in bone tissue engineering. …”
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Hyaluronan Immobilized Polyurethane as a Blood Contacting Material by Feirong Gong, Yue Lu, Hui Guo, Shujun Cheng, Yun Gao

“…Hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid, HA) was immobilized onto the surface of amino-functionalized polyurethane films with the goal of obtaining a novel kind of biomaterial which had the potential in blood-contacting applications. …”
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Hyaluronan Regulates Cell Behavior: A Potential Niche Matrix for Stem Cells by Mairim Alexandra Solis, Ying-Hui Chen, Tzyy Yue Wong, Vanessa Zaiatz Bittencourt, Yen-Cheng Lin, Lynn L. H. Huang

“…Due to the influence of hyaluronan on cells and tissue morphogenesis, with regards to cardiogenesis, chondrogenesis, osteogenesis, and neurogenesis, it is now been utilized as a biomaterial for tissue regeneration. This paper summarizes the most important and recent findings regarding the regulation of hyaluronan in cells.…”
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Intestinal Permeability Assays: a Review by A. A. Iakupova, S. R. Abdulkhakov, R. K. Zalyalov, A. G. Safin, R. A. Abdulkhakov

“…The intestinal barrier integrity and permeability assays differ by the application setting (in vivo or ex vivo), subject (human or animal), marker molecules used to assess permeability (ions, various size carbohydrates, macromolecules, antigens, bacterial products and bacteria), biomaterial for the marker concentration assays (peripheral blood, portal venous blood, urine, stool). …”
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PLGA scaffold combined with MSCs transplantation improved neural function and brain tissue structure in rats with traumatic brain injury by Na Xu, Zihuan Sun, Weikang Guan, Yiming Liu, Yun Gao, Chaoxian Yang

“…Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is an important biomaterial for tissue defect repair, but its application in replacing missing brain tissue needs improvement. …”
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Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Nanocellulose: Structure and Chemical Process by H. V. Lee, S. B. A. Hamid, S. K. Zain

“…The presence of cellulose in biomass is able to depolymerise into nanodimension biomaterial, with exceptional mechanical properties for biocomposites, pharmaceutical carriers, and electronic substrate’s application. …”
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Novel one-step lignin microsphere preparation for oral tissue regeneration applications by Anyuan Shi, Li Guo, Chunning Gu, Yunni Zhan, Xuelian Zhou, Wei Cheng

“…The presented results highlighted the application of the nanosized LMSs as a potential biomaterial in oral tissue regeneration.…”
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Advancements in Bone Replacement Techniques–Potential Uses After Maxillary and Mandibular Resections Due to Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) by Judit Bovari-Biri, Judith A Miskei, Zsanett Kover, Alexandra Steinerbrunner-Nagy, Kinga Kardos, Peter Maroti, Judit E Pongracz

“…Maxillofacial bone defects can have a profound impact on both facial function and aesthetics. While various biomaterial scaffolds have shown promise in addressing these challenges, regenerating bone in this region remains complex due to its irregular shape, intricate structure, and differing cellular origins compared to other bones in the human body. …”
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Current Insight of Peptide-Based Hydrogels for Chronic Wound Healing Applications: A Concise Review by Aifa Asyhira Khairul Nizam, Syafira Masri, Nur Izzah Md Fadilah, Manira Maarof, Mh Busra Fauzi

“…Knowing that peptides are abundant in the human body and possess distinct biological functionality, activity, and selectivity, their adaptability as peptide-based hydrogels to individual therapeutic requirements has made them a significant potential biomaterial for the treatment of chronic wounds. Peptide-based hydrogels possess excellent physicochemical and mechanical characteristics such as biodegradability and swelling, and suitable rheological properties as well great biocompatibility. …”
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Advancements in Antioxidant-Based Therapeutics for Spinal Cord Injury: A Critical Review of Strategies and Combination Approaches by Yang-Jin Shen, Yin-Cheng Huang, Yi-Chuan Cheng

“…This review provides a comprehensive and critical evaluation of recent advancements in antioxidant-based therapeutic strategies for SCI, including natural compounds, RNA-based therapies, stem cell interventions, and biomaterial applications. It emphasizes the limitations of single-regimen approaches, particularly their limited efficacy and suboptimal delivery to injured spinal cord tissue, while highlighting the synergistic potential of combination therapies that integrate multiple modalities to address the multifaceted pathophysiology of SCI. …”
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