Abstract
Hydrogels can offer cells an extracellular matrix-like growth environment which traditional culture methods cannot provide. Hydrogels therefore have great value in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. In this article, we pay special attention to peptide-based hydrogels, which we further classified into short (≤20 residues) or ultrashort (≤7 residues) peptides. The design principles of these peptides are presented, and, based on their technical advantages and potential, biomedical applications are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 381-388 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Materials Today |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2014 Elsevier Ltd.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering