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Biomimetic Catechol-Incorporated Polyacrylonitrile Nanofiber Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering of Functional Salivary Glands

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Scientists developed a new synthetic material made from tiny fibers that can grow functional salivary glands in the laboratory. The special fibers, called PAN-C, attract and hold important proteins that naturally help glands develop. When cells are grown on these fibers, they form working gland structures that produce saliva-related proteins, offering hope for treating dry mouth and similar conditions.

Innovative Bioactive Nanofibrous Materials Combining Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Extracts and Electrospinning Method

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This research explains how scientists use a technique called electrospinning to create tiny, beneficial fibers from medicinal plants. By combining plant extracts like turmeric with biodegradable polymers, researchers create advanced materials that can deliver medicine, promote wound healing, and fight bacteria. These innovative fibers represent a natural approach to healthcare, bringing ancient plant wisdom into modern nanotechnology for practical medical applications.

Latest advance anti-inflammatory hydrogel wound dressings and traditional Lignosus rhinoceros used for wound healing agents

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This review examines modern hydrogel wound dressings and traditional medicinal mushrooms like Lignosus rhinoceros for treating wounds. Hydrogels are water-absorbing materials that mimic natural tissue and help wounds heal by maintaining moisture, preventing infection, and promoting cell growth. Traditional mushrooms offer anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties that could complement modern dressing technologies for better wound healing outcomes.

Gradient porous structures of mycelium: a quantitative structure–mechanical property analysis

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Scientists studied how mushroom root structures (mycelium) naturally develop different properties from bottom to top as they grow. They found that the thicker, older parts near the food source are stiffer and more densely packed with fibers, while the thinner, younger parts are more porous and flexible. This natural gradient could be useful for creating biodegradable materials for medical implants, filters, and other applications where changing properties are beneficial.

Sodium Alginate Modifications: A Critical Review of Current Strategies and Emerging Applications

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Sodium alginate is a natural substance from seaweed that is safe to eat and widely used in foods, medicines, and environmental cleanup. Scientists have developed various ways to modify sodium alginate to make it stronger, more stable, and better at specific jobs like delivering medicines or creating edible packaging. This review explains both the gentle, food-safe ways to modify alginate for food products and stronger chemical methods used for medical and environmental applications. The modifications allow alginate to work better in areas like wound healing, removing pollutants from water, and protecting food freshness.

Functionalized Micellar Membranes from Medicinal Mushrooms as Promising Self-Growing Bioscaffolds

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Researchers created special membranes from medicinal mushrooms that could be used for wound healing and skin repairs. These membranes were grown in laboratory conditions and then treated with mango peel extract, which gave them antimicrobial properties to fight bacteria. The membranes are biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and work similar to the structure of skin tissue, making them promising for medical applications.

Functionalized Micellar Membranes from Medicinal Mushrooms as Promising Self-Growing Bioscaffolds

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Scientists created special membranes from medicinal mushrooms that can help heal wounds and regenerate damaged skin. These membranes are grown naturally in liquid culture and enriched with extract from mango peels to fight bacteria and promote healing. The material is completely natural, biodegradable, and performs better than many conventional wound healing materials, making it an eco-friendly option for medical applications.

Decellularized extracellular matrix scaffolds from Pleurotus ferulae mushrooms for sustainable production of steak-like cultured meat with authentic texture

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Scientists developed a new way to grow steak-like meat in the laboratory using mushroom scaffolds. They used edible oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ferulae) that were treated to remove all cells while keeping the fibrous structure intact. This mushroom scaffold provided the perfect environment for cow muscle cells to grow and organize into meat-like tissue. The resulting cultured meat had texture and appearance similar to real beef, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional livestock farming.

Crab vs. Mushroom: A Review of Crustacean and Fungal Chitin in Wound Treatment

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Chitin, a natural material found in crab shells and mushrooms, can be used to make wound dressings that speed up healing and fight infection. The review compares these two sources, finding that crab-derived chitin has been studied more extensively and has several commercial products available, while mushroom-derived chitin offers advantages like lower cost and easier processing. Both types work by promoting cell growth, stopping bleeding, and killing bacteria, making them promising alternatives to traditional wound dressings for treating difficult-to-heal wounds.

Edible mycelium as proliferation and differentiation support for anchorage-dependent animal cells in cultivated meat production

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Scientists developed a new technology using edible mushroom mycelium (the root-like structure of fungi) as a scaffold to grow animal muscle cells for cultivated meat production. They tested different fungal species and found that mycelium from koji mold (Aspergillus oryzae) worked best for supporting cell growth and maturation. Unlike current plastic microcarriers that must be removed from the final product, these edible carriers can be incorporated directly into the meat, adding nutritional value and reducing waste.

Research Topic: tissue engineering