Tissue engineering utilizing hydrogel scaffolds in combination with exogenous stem cells holds significant potential for promoting wound regeneration. However, the microenvironment provided by existing skin tissue engineering scaffold materials is often inadequate. Herein, we demonstrate an enzyme-crosslinked hyaluronic acid hydrogel to provide a growth microenvironment for exogenous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and promote acute wound healing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe healing of full-thickness skin defect has been a clinical challenge. Hydrogels with multiple functions inspired by extracellular matrix are expected to be used as wound dressing. In this paper, dopamine-grafted oxidized hyaluronic acid was blended with quaternary ammonium chitosan to form a composite functionalized hydrogel by enzyme-catalyzed cross-linking and Schiff base reaction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFScars caused by skin injuries after burns, wounds, abrasions and operations have serious physical and psychological effects on patients. In recent years, the research of scar free wound repair has been greatly expanded. However, understanding the complex mechanisms of wound healing, in which various cells, cytokines and mechanical force interact, is critical to developing a treatment that can achieve scarless wound healing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe use of three-dimensional bioprinting technology combined with the principle of tissue engineering is important for the construction of tissue or organ regeneration microenvironments. As a three-dimensional bioprinting ink, hydrogels need to be highly printable and provide a stiff and cell-friendly microenvironment. At present, hydrogels are used as bioprinting inks in tissue engineering.
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