Investigating the synergistic interaction between biomaterials and biophysical stimuli is a rapidly growing field in bioengineering and medical applications. Biomaterials serve as scaffolds to support cell growth and differentiation, tissue repair and regeneration, and to sustain drug release. Biophysical stimuli encompass mechanical forces (i.e. ultrasound), electrical and magnetic signals, optical stimuli, and other physical cues that materials and cells experience at the microscale. Understanding this interplay is critical for designing innovative and more effective biomedical devices and therapies.
For instance, incorporating micro and nanotopographical or chemical cues on biomaterials can enhance cell activity and drug release control. Similarly, applying specific stimuli to engineered biomaterials can promote tissue healing and maturation, trigger drug release, or be used as smart biosensors for diagnosis.
By comprehending and exploiting these interactions, researchers can develop more effective and tailored approaches to promoting tissue regeneration and restoring organ functions.
The goal of the synergistic interaction between biomaterials and biophysical stimuli is to develop solutions that promote faster and more effective cutting-edge therapies for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. By combining carefully designed biomaterials with specific controlled biophysical cues, researchers aim to enhance cellular responses and tissue regeneration processes through new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Through this synergistic approach, the healing and regenerative capabilities of the human body can be harnessed and augmented. Researchers can advance the field of regenerative medicine and significantly improve patient outcomes for a wide range of medical conditions by understanding the complex interplay between biomaterials and biophysical stimuli.
For this special issue, we encourage submissions related to the above description, including but not limited to:
Stimuli-Responsive and Smart Biomaterials
Versatile Design of Biomaterials
Biomaterials for Mechanobiology
Triggered Drug Release
Simulation tools for stimuli-materials interaction
We accept submissions of Original Research articles, Reviews, and Systematic Reviews, Mini Reviews, Perspectives, and Opinions.
Keywords:
Biomaterials, biophysical stimuli, ultrasound, electromagnetic waves, photostimulation, tissue engineering, drug release, regenerative medicine.
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Investigating the synergistic interaction between biomaterials and biophysical stimuli is a rapidly growing field in bioengineering and medical applications. Biomaterials serve as scaffolds to support cell growth and differentiation, tissue repair and regeneration, and to sustain drug release. Biophysical stimuli encompass mechanical forces (i.e. ultrasound), electrical and magnetic signals, optical stimuli, and other physical cues that materials and cells experience at the microscale. Understanding this interplay is critical for designing innovative and more effective biomedical devices and therapies.
For instance, incorporating micro and nanotopographical or chemical cues on biomaterials can enhance cell activity and drug release control. Similarly, applying specific stimuli to engineered biomaterials can promote tissue healing and maturation, trigger drug release, or be used as smart biosensors for diagnosis.
By comprehending and exploiting these interactions, researchers can develop more effective and tailored approaches to promoting tissue regeneration and restoring organ functions.
The goal of the synergistic interaction between biomaterials and biophysical stimuli is to develop solutions that promote faster and more effective cutting-edge therapies for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. By combining carefully designed biomaterials with specific controlled biophysical cues, researchers aim to enhance cellular responses and tissue regeneration processes through new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Through this synergistic approach, the healing and regenerative capabilities of the human body can be harnessed and augmented. Researchers can advance the field of regenerative medicine and significantly improve patient outcomes for a wide range of medical conditions by understanding the complex interplay between biomaterials and biophysical stimuli.
For this special issue, we encourage submissions related to the above description, including but not limited to:
Stimuli-Responsive and Smart Biomaterials
Versatile Design of Biomaterials
Biomaterials for Mechanobiology
Triggered Drug Release
Simulation tools for stimuli-materials interaction
We accept submissions of Original Research articles, Reviews, and Systematic Reviews, Mini Reviews, Perspectives, and Opinions.
Keywords:
Biomaterials, biophysical stimuli, ultrasound, electromagnetic waves, photostimulation, tissue engineering, drug release, regenerative medicine.
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.