Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Front Cover: Matthew J. Webber, Jaeyun Kim, and Patricia Y.W. Dankers present the joint special issue “Therapeutic Hydrogels” spanning Advanced Therapeutics and Macromolecular Bioscience to highlight progress in the use of hydrogel biomaterials for therapeutic applications. In the guest editorial (article 2300402) you will get an overview of all the articles that contributed to this combined special issue. Hydrogels have been broadly used as functional biomaterials. Their three-dimensional network structure mimics the native extracellular matrix and offers routes for functionalization. Toward therapeutic uses, these networks can also be designed for the controlled release of bioactive payloads. The cover depicts a hydrogel network with pendant modifications, represented as colored beads that show the different therapeutic functions detailed herein. Cover design by ICMS Animation Studio, TU/e.
Source: Advanced Therapeutics
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Medicine
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4390920288