Functional Materials for Cell Modulation
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 October 2021) | Viewed by 454
Special Issue Editors
2. Institute of Science and Innovation for Sustainability (IB-S), Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
Interests: controlled delivery system; liposomes; antioxidants; anti-inflammatory; sustainable production
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
There are increasing numbers of (bio)materials suitable for scaffold production. However, many of these materials lack functionality in terms of cell modulation. In recent years, materials have been functionalized with molecules via several methods to improve such activity over cells. Cell adhesion motifs (CAMs) are being used in several materials to promote cell adhesion, proliferation or even differentiation. Cytokines and hormones also have an important role in cell fate and differentiation and could aid in improving scaffold functionality.
The materials used for scaffolds may be synthetic or based on natural alternatives, to reduce toxicity-related complications and boost biocompatibility. With the appearance of recombinant DNA technology, production of CAMs, cytokines or hormones has become easier. Furthermore, it has enabled the creation of biomaterials based on proteinaceous polymers, functionalized with such molecules. These materials could be processed into different forms, such as hydrogels, films, fibers, tubes or even particles.
The aim of this Special Issue is to attract leading researchers working in the areas of functional materials, using both synthetic or natural-based polymers, functionalized with active molecules with a cell modulation activity, with a biomedical application in mind. The functionalization could be performed by means of several different procedures, such as covalent binding, molecular biology or adsorption. Researchers are welcome to submit contributions reporting on the creation of such materials or addressing a specific therapeutic problem.
Prof. Dr. Andreia Gomes
Dr. André da Costa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- scaffolds
- functional materials
- cell modulation
- biomedical applications
