Bioinspired Polymers: Transformative Applications in Biomedicine and Regenerative Medicine

Abstract

Bioinspired polymers have emerged as a promising field in biomaterials research, offering innovative solutions for various applications in biomedical engineering. This manuscript provides an overview of the advancements and potential of bioinspired polymers in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and biomedicine. The manuscript discusses their role in enhancing mechanical properties, mimicking the extracellular matrix, incorporating hydrophobic particles for self-healing abilities, and improving stability. Additionally, it explores their applications in antibacterial properties, optical and sensing applications, cancer therapy, and wound healing. The manuscript emphasizes the significance of bioinspired polymers in expanding biomedical applications, addressing healthcare challenges, and improving outcomes. By highlighting these achievements, this manuscript highlights the transformative impact of bioinspired polymers in biomedical engineering and sets the stage for further research and development in the field.

Keywords: bioinspired polymers; biomedical engineering; biomedicine; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering.

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Dopamine chemistry in the field of surface chemistry as an adhesion base for the synthesis of antifouling coatings [29].

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Glycosylation and PEGylation techniques on carbon nanotubes for potential biomedical applications [14].

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Synthesis of carboxylated core-shell magnetite nanoparticles with a polygallate (PGA) coating [32].

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Schematic illustration of preparation of wet-spun Alg-Ca fibers and their 3D fibrous constructs with oxidative treatment. The fibers and their 3D structure are fabricated using initial ionic bonds followed by inter-catechol crosslinking even after dissociation of ionic bond [15].

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Native sources for silks, the design, and the formulation of recombinant silk biomaterials as drug delivery systems [11].

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Schematic illustration of the production processes of the CHS-PDA @EGF and the mechanism of CHS-PDA@EGF for promoting chronic wound healing on the full-thickness wound in the diabetic Male Sprague–Dawley Rat model [65].