American scientists demonstrated the utility of SERS measurements of urine from deceased donors and associated PCA-LDA analysis as a potential tool to predict kidney transplant outcomes.
Limbal Stem Cells for Treatment of Corneal Blindness
Limbal stem cells have attracted a lot of interest in the field of regenerative medicine because of their unique ability to fully restore the whole cornea upon transplantation. Several important aspects of limbal stem cell biology are reviewed such as limbal stem cell identification, developmental origin and therapeutic potential.
Photovoltaic Devices with Tailored Structures
Supramolecules based on the flat-on P3HT chains and grafted rGO nanosheets in the P3HT:PCBM active layers have shown improved performance as photovoltaic devices.
Integrating Stem Cells into Functional Neural Networks
Comprehensive set of 6 protocols outlining methods to monitor functional integration of transplanted stem cells and host neural networks .
A New Straightforward Protocol for the Fabrication of Multifunctional Smart Coatings
A new straightforward plasma polymerization protocol to tune wettability and chemical structure opens up a potential door for the fabrication of smart surfaces.
Genetically-Encoded Iron-Associated Proteins as MRI Reporter
Visualization of cells contributing to disease or cell therapy is critical for the success of regenerative medicine. Genetically encoded iron-associated proteins detectable with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be utilized for cell tracking in the brain, heart, and cancer.
Most Read – Featuring Cancer Nanomedicines, 3D Stem Cell Bioprinting and Cranial Bone Reconstruction
This month’s top Advanced Healthcare Materials papers.
A Multi-Functional Self-Healing Hydrogel
The new self-healing hydrogel can recover its functionalities after being cut, without external stimuli.
Stem Cell Manufacturing
A hydrogel coating platform for microcarriers based on interfacial polymerization enables scalable production of mesenchymal stem cells.
Photonic Crystals from Block Copolymer Brushes
Grubbs and co-workers review developments in brush block copolymer (BBCP) self-assembly toward photonic crystal applications. In this rapidly developing field, questions regarding the conformation of BBCPs and the formation of new morphologies provide further research opportunities.