| abstract |
Biomaterials disclosed herein can comprise a hydrogel comprising PEG, gelatin, and a glycosaminoglycan with sulfated moiety; and chondrogenic, osteogenic, and immunomodulatory cytokines; wherein the biomaterial is capable of potentiating bone regeneration in a compromised wound while reducing inflammatory response. The glycosaminoglycan with sulfated moiety can comprise heparin, heparan sulfate, keratin sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, dermatan sulfate, and/or similar materials. The biomaterial can further comprise mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), a crosslinking initiator, microparticles and nanoparticles, and or other materials. The biomaterial can be injectable into a wound, or the biomaterial can be loaded in, or further comprise a porous scaffold providing mechanical support for other components of the biomaterial, such that it can be implanted into a wound. |