Hydrogels for <i>in vivo</i> biomedical applications: recent advances and future perspectives
Chenyu Shen, Ying Wang, Xinzhou Xiao, Riyun Yang, Hangyu Chen, Peng Yuan, Yonghui Zhang, Guangming Lyu, Jaemyung Shin, Gang Chen, Zhangkang Li
Abstract
This review presents an overview of hydrogel-based in vivo biomedical applications and discusses key material properties, performance requirements, and future directions for regenerative medicine and precision therapy.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsNanotechnologyRegenerative medicineDrug deliveryArticular cartilageComputer scienceTissue engineeringRegeneration (biology)3D bioprintingMaterials scienceBiomimeticsDesign elements and principlesElectronicsBiocompatible materialBiomimetic materialsTissue repairNative tissueMechanical strengthHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsCancer Research and TreatmentSupramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials