3D Bioprinting of Tumor Models and Potential Applications

3D Bioprinting of Tumor Models and Their Potential Applications: A Review Academic Background Cancer is one of the leading causes of human mortality worldwide. Its uncontrolled abnormal proliferation, rapid growth, metastasis, and high heterogeneity result in extremely low clinical translation rates for traditional two-dimensional (2D) cell culture...

Electrospun Polyvinyl Alcohol Fibres Incorporating an Antimicrobial Gel for Enzymatically Controlled Reactive Oxygen Species Release

Study on Antimicrobial Gel Combined with Electrospun Polyvinyl Alcohol Fibers for Enzymatically Controlled Reactive Oxygen Species Release Academic Background The skin is the body’s first line of defense against infections, and the presence of wounds can compromise this barrier, increasing the risk of infection. With the rise of antibiotic resistan...

3D-Bioprinted Tri-Layered Cellulose/Collagen-Based Drug-Eluting Fillers for the Treatment of Deep Tunneling Wounds

3D Bioprinted Cellulose/Collagen-Based Drug-Eluting Fillers for the Treatment of Deep Tunneling Wounds Academic Background Deep tunneling wounds are complex injuries that form beneath the skin surface, varying in shape and size, and may have twists and turns, making treatment extremely challenging. Current wound care solutions primarily target supe...

Light/pH Dual Controlled Drug Release 'Nanocontainer' Alleviates Tumor Hypoxia for Synergistic Enhanced Chemotherapy, Photodynamic Therapy, and Chemodynamic Therapy

Light/pH Dual-Controlled Drug Release “Nanocontainer” Alleviates Tumor Hypoxia for Synergistic Enhanced Chemotherapy, Photodynamic Therapy, and Chemodynamic Therapy Academic Background In clinical cancer treatment, chemotherapy and radiotherapy have several limitations, such as drug resistance, incomplete treatment, and periodic recurrence. To over...

Temporal and Spatial Regulation of Biomimetic Vascularization in 3D-Printed Skeletal Muscles

Temporal and Spatial Regulation of Biomimetic Vascularization in 3D-Printed Skeletal Muscles

Application of 3D Printing Technology in Skeletal Muscle Vascularization Research Academic Background Skeletal muscle tissue is one of the most important tissues in the human body, and its function relies on the close relationship between myotubes and the vascular network. The vascular network not only supplies oxygen and nutrients to skeletal musc...

Robust Acute Myeloid Leukemia Engraftment in Humanized Scaffolds Using Injectable Biomaterials and Intravenous Xenotransplantation

Robust Engraftment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Humanized Scaffolds Background Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a malignant blood disorder that poses significant challenges in treatment and research. Patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models are crucial tools for studying AML, but existing PDX models are often complex and labor-intensive, limitin...

Effects of Altered Haptic Feedback Gain Upon Balance Are Explained by Sensory Conflict Estimation

Effects of Altered Haptic Feedback Gain on Balance and Its Neural Mechanisms Background In daily life, human balance control relies on multiple sensory inputs, including vision, vestibular sensation, and proprioception. Haptic feedback also plays a crucial role in balance control, especially when touching a fixed object, as it significantly reduces...

Multimodal Imaging Unveils the Impact of Nanotopography on Cellular Metabolic Activities

The Impact of Nanotopography on Cellular Metabolic Activities: Multimodal Imaging Reveals New Insights Academic Background In the field of biomedicine, the interaction between cells and material surfaces is crucial for studying cell behavior, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. Nanoscale surface topography (nanotopography) has been shown...

Progress in Biomaterials-Enhanced Vascularization by Modulating Physical Properties

Research on the Modulation of Physical Properties of Biomaterials to Enhance Vascularization Background Introduction In the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, the formation of a vascular system and adequate blood perfusion are crucial for ensuring the supply of nutrients and oxygen within biomaterials. However, existing biomate...

Properties of Electrospun Fibers that Influence Foreign Body Response Modulation

Application of Electrospun Fibers in Modulating Foreign Body Response Background Introduction In the field of biomedicine, the use of implantable medical devices (such as subcutaneous implants) is becoming increasingly widespread. However, these devices often trigger an immune response in the host after implantation, known as the Foreign Body Respo...