In the present Research Topic, material, basic research, applied research, methods, and application-related scientific findings are aimed to be covered. We hold a particular special interest in focusing on biocompatible materials that have either theoretical, in vitro, or in vivo applications and, thus, are able to be in connection with living systems or cells for an extended period of time of weeks or longer.
The materials that we aim to cover are biocompatible, biomimetic, or biodegradable, including:
Polymer materials, including both synthetic and natural e.g. collagen, gelatin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, cellulose, elastin, poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA), poly-vinyl alcohol (PVA), poly-caprolactone (PCL), poly-ethylene glycol (PEG), poly-lactic acid (PLA) or the derivatives or composites thereof.
The term ‘regeneration’ stands for the ability of cellular systems or living systems to remodel or to restore the function of a specified tissue or organ with the help of the biocompatible material, e.g. as a soft tissue implant or injection, scaffold, bone filler, grafting material, artificial ECM, etc. The biocompatible material in this application is absorbed or degraded over a shorter (days) or longer (months) period of time, and the normal function of the relevant tissue or organ is restored.
In the case of replacement, the biocompatible material provides a function that the tissue or organ cannot fulfill, thus the replacement becomes an integral part of the tissue or organ, like stents, joint or cornea replacements. Particular areas we welcome for submission for are:
- The description of nanoscale technologies, developmental, or 3D printed applications; especially if the focus is on practical uses, industrial application, usability.
- In-vitro investigations include e.g. drug release, testing for cell viability, non-toxicity, non-immunogenicity, and reducing possible side effects.
- In-vivo investigations, with the topic of e.g. improved function, reduced pain, methodology, application, reducing possible side effects, drug delivery, sustained release, etc.
The accepted article types are Original article, Review, Mini-review, Methodological article.
In the present Research Topic, material, basic research, applied research, methods, and application-related scientific findings are aimed to be covered. We hold a particular special interest in focusing on biocompatible materials that have either theoretical, in vitro, or in vivo applications and, thus, are able to be in connection with living systems or cells for an extended period of time of weeks or longer.
The materials that we aim to cover are biocompatible, biomimetic, or biodegradable, including:
Polymer materials, including both synthetic and natural e.g. collagen, gelatin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, cellulose, elastin, poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA), poly-vinyl alcohol (PVA), poly-caprolactone (PCL), poly-ethylene glycol (PEG), poly-lactic acid (PLA) or the derivatives or composites thereof.
The term ‘regeneration’ stands for the ability of cellular systems or living systems to remodel or to restore the function of a specified tissue or organ with the help of the biocompatible material, e.g. as a soft tissue implant or injection, scaffold, bone filler, grafting material, artificial ECM, etc. The biocompatible material in this application is absorbed or degraded over a shorter (days) or longer (months) period of time, and the normal function of the relevant tissue or organ is restored.
In the case of replacement, the biocompatible material provides a function that the tissue or organ cannot fulfill, thus the replacement becomes an integral part of the tissue or organ, like stents, joint or cornea replacements. Particular areas we welcome for submission for are:
- The description of nanoscale technologies, developmental, or 3D printed applications; especially if the focus is on practical uses, industrial application, usability.
- In-vitro investigations include e.g. drug release, testing for cell viability, non-toxicity, non-immunogenicity, and reducing possible side effects.
- In-vivo investigations, with the topic of e.g. improved function, reduced pain, methodology, application, reducing possible side effects, drug delivery, sustained release, etc.
The accepted article types are Original article, Review, Mini-review, Methodological article.