| 초록 |
Hydrogels are water-swollen polymer networks that have found a range of applications from drug delivery to regenerative medicine. Historically, their design has consisted mainly of static systems and those that undergo simple degradation. However, advances in polymer synthesis and processing have led to a new generation of dynamic systems that are capable of responding to artificial triggers and biological signals with spatial precision. These systems will open up new possibilities for hydrogels as model biological structures and in tissue regeneration. In this contribution, I will present the evolution of hydrogel design towards dynamic behavior and particularly emphasize recent developments in hydrogel design that offer the ability to precisely control trigger-responsive properties. |
