Molecular Scaffolds Design and Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 1031
Special Issue Editor
Interests: smart materials; thermogel; tissue engineering; scaffolds; stem cell differentiation; biomedical applications
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Dear Colleagues,
Molecular scaffold design is a crucial strategy in biomedical research that offers a world of possibilities. These scaffolds can be customized to meet the specific needs of varied biomedical challenges via rational design principles, including structural optimization and functionalization with targeting ligands or therapeutic payloads. This enables the creation of custom structures with specific functions for various applications. These molecular scaffolds mimic the structure and characteristics of the extracellular matrix, providing an environment that is conducive to cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. The properties of molecular scaffolds, including their mechanical strength, rate of degradation, and bioactivity, can be customized to enable their use in diverse biomedical applications, such as regenerative medicine, drug delivery, and tissue engineering.
Prof. Dr. Madhumita Patel
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- molecular scaffolds
- smart materials
- biodegradation
- drug release
- tissue engineering
- surface’s modifications
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