Themed collection 2025 Journal of Materials Chemistry B Lunar New Year

Renal fibrosis is the result of all chronic kidney diseases and is becoming a major global health hazard.

This review summarizes fabrication strategies and manifold applications of electrospun organic/inorganic hybrid nanofibers in promoting the wound healing process.

A mitochondrial targeting copper dithiocarbamate induces intense immunogenic cuproptosis in cancer cells and macrophage M1 polarization. This emphasizes the potential of mitochondrial targeting cuproptosis inducers in cancer immunotherapy.

[⁸⁹Zr]DTPA-sorbitol studies were conducted to visualize acute inflammation, offering insights into the evaluation of anti-inflammatory drug efficacy.

γ-Glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) regulates glutathione (GSH), essential for cell functions and linked to cancer.

BSe-B is a novel photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy using two-photon excitation, selectively targets cancer cell while sparing healthy tissue. It generates type-I reactive oxygen species and shows promise in diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

In this study, the in-bath coaxial printing technique was used to recapitulate the diameter and wall thickness of a human coronary artery. The resulting tubular structure was cultured using pumpless perfusion and exhibited stentable properties.

The waste collagen fiber reinforced conductive organic hydrogel sensor (BPGC-Gly) is environmentally adaptable and multifunctional for multi-modal health monitoring via temperature, humidity, strain, pressure and bioelectrical signal acquisition.

The combination of self-healing property and controlled release of corrosion inhibitor yield polymer coatings with excellent anticorrosion properties.

A novel fluorescent probe, AGO, systematically detects advanced glycation end products involved in aging.

Fluorescent nanodiamonds are utilized as magneto-optical immunosensors for the sensitive detection of tuberculosis. This technology shows promise for early diagnosis and advancement of nanocarbon-based clinical applications.

Schematic diagram of the preparation of the enzyme-responsive nanoplatform HA-CP@Fe₃O₄ and its application in the study of antibacterial infection in vivo.

Conductive hydrogel sensors have attracted attention for use in human motion monitoring detection, but integrating excellent biocompatibility, mechanical, self-adhesive, and self-healing properties, and high sensitivity into a hydrogel remains a challenge.

The MTX@HMSN/CS-loaded MN patch exhibited enhanced and sustained anti-inflammatory effects against psoriasis with a continuous release of MTX.

Microporous organic polymers (MOPs) and silver oxide (Ag₂O) hybrid composites do show good antimicrobial capabilities, making them flexible for a variety of applications.

Endogenous O₂ can be continuously generated by the catalysis of Ce in the lattice of CeO₂ to enhance ¹O₂ production via a type II PDT (energy transfer), and many other ROS (such as O₂⁻ and ·OH) can be produced via a type I PDT (electron transfer).

In situ nitric oxide generation from copper-containing hydrogel enhances anti-inflammatory, cell migration, and angiogenic processes for promoted wound healing.

The constructed ZnS–Ti₃C₂/PLLA scaffolds were able to release H₂S gas to disrupt biofilm and further remove bacteria through photothermal. In addition, the Zn²⁺ released from the composite scaffolds could promote osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs.

PFOB-NEs incorporate O₂, enabling sustained and continuous release for 36 hours. We investigate their potential for creating a favorable environment for hair regrowth.

An anti-freezing nanocomposite hydrogel with self-healing properties and conductivity was designed by introducing CNCs and PA. A flexible sensor based on the hydrogel has satisfactory sensitivity, stability, and durability at −15 °C.