Oxidized Alginate-Based Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering Applications: A Review.

Biomacromolecules

Institute of Biomaterials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Cauerstraße 6, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.

Published: January 2018

Oxidized alginate (OA)-based hydrogels have drawn considerable attention as biodegradable materials for tissue engineering applications. OA possesses a faster degradation rate and contains more reactive groups compared to native alginate. This review summarizes the research publications reporting the development of OA-based hydrogels for tissue engineering applications including bone, cartilage, blood vessel, cornea, and other soft tissues, highlighting OA key properties and processing approaches.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.biomac.7b01331DOI Listing

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