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An injectable shape-adaptive hydrogel system for subconjunctival injuries: In situ and permanently releases rapamycin to prevent fibrosis via promoting autophagy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: administration of this hydrogel system effectively inhibited SCF. This system constitutes a promising method for promoting autophagy to protect against SCF, which will foster its widespread application for other fibrotic diseases.

Source: Materials Today Bio

DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101380

Authors: Xue Sun, Haohao Cui, Jingfan Li, Boyuan An, Ruixing Liu, Zhihua Guo, Dandan Chu, Xingchen Geng, Bingbing Cui, Lei Zhu, Jingguo Li, Zhanrong Li

Institutions: Zhengzhou University, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Provincial Eye Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications

Subfield: Molecular Medicine

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,150

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province

Awards: G3919365542, G4638152502, G4847159143, G6218871891

OpenAlex ID: W4405234436

FWCI: 1.056

Cites: 54

Cited by: 10

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