In today's world, more people suffer from bone problems caused by injuries, infections, or birth defects. As the population ...

This cutting-edge nanocomposite hydrogel combines alginate, temperature-sensitive polymer poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM), and NIR-II-responsive carbon nanotubes (CNTs), where alginate and ...

The general applicability of the system is demonstrated with the creation of layered hydrogels from both chitosan and alginate, which are cationic and anionic polyelectrolytes, respectively.

RA is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes severe joint pain, deformities, and disabilities, making everyday tasks difficult for millions worldwide. Researchers have found that macrophages, a ...