Bioinspiring Chondrosia reniformis (Nardo, 1847) Collagen-Based Hydrogel: A New Extraction Method to Obtain a Sticky and Self-Healing Collagenous Material

Collagen is a natural and abundant polymer that serves multiple functions in both invertebrates and vertebrates. As collagen is the natural scaffolding for cells, collagen-based hydrogels are regarded as ideal materials for tissue engineering applications since they can mimic the natural cellular mi...

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Main Authors: Dario Fassini, Ana Rita C. Duarte, Rui L. Reis, Tiago H. Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/15/12/380