Biomedical and Clinical Applications of Hydrogels for Advanced Therapeutics

Dear Colleagues,

Hydrogels have attracted significant attention in recent years due to their exceptional versatility and potential across various scientific domains. This Special Issue will explore the multifaceted applications of hydrogels, highlighting their pivotal roles in tissue engineering, drug delivery, wound healing, and biosensing.

In the field of tissue engineering, hydrogels have emerged as indispensable materials, serving as scaffolds to regenerate tissues such as cartilage, bone, nerves, and skin. Their unique properties, including high water content, biocompatibility, and tunable mechanical properties, make them ideal in terms of supporting cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation.

Furthermore, hydrogels have exhibited remarkable capabilities as drug delivery vehicles, facilitating the controlled and targeted release of therapeutic agents for various diseases. By encapsulating drugs within their three-dimensional network, hydrogels can protect the drugs from degradation, prolong their release, and enhance their bioavailability. These findings have opened new avenues for personalized medicine and improved treatment outcomes.

In the realm of biosensing, hydrogels have shown great promise as sensing platforms for various analytes. Their ability to swell or shrink in response to specific stimuli, such as pH, temperature, or the presence of target molecules, enables the development of sensitive and selective sensors.

In conclusion, hydrogels represent a class of materials that hold immense potential across a wide range of applications. Their versatility, biocompatibility, and tunable properties make them invaluable in biomedical and clinical applications. Further research and innovation in the field of hydrogel technology will undoubtedly contribute to advancements in various scientific and medical fields, ultimately benefitting human health and well-being.

Prof. Dr. Hyeran Noh
Guest Editor

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