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Papers

(The H4-Index of Acta Biomaterialia is 76. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Targeted trapping of endogenous endothelial progenitor cells for myocardial ischemic injury repair through neutrophil-mediated SPIO nanoparticle-conjugated CD34 antibody delivery and imaging	261
Crizotinib resistance reversal in ALK-positive lung cancer through zeolitic imidazolate framework-based mitochondrial damage	242
Proteomic, mechanical, and biochemical characterization of cartilage development	224
How can biomaterial-conjugated antimicrobial peptides fight bacteria and be protected from degradation?	223
Pentagalloyl glucose-stabilized decellularized bovine jugular vein valved conduits as pulmonary conduit replacement	214
In vivo assessment of dual-function submicron textured nitric oxide releasing catheters in a 7-day rabbit model	207
The stoic tooth root: how the mineral and extracellular matrix counterbalance to keep aged dentin stable	194
Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist enhances the therapeutic efficacy of a low dose of rhBMP-2 in a weight-bearing rat femoral defect model	179
Droplet microfluidics as a tool for production of bioactive calcium phosphate microparticles with controllable physicochemical properties	170
Kazuhiro Hono, 2024 Acta Materialia Gold Medal Recipient	158
On elastoplastic behavior of porous enamel–An indentation and numerical study	156
Probing soft fibrous materials by indentation	155
A collagen-based laboratory model to mimic sex-specific features of calcific aortic valve disease	141
Bidirectional cell-matrix interaction dictates neuronal network formation in a brain-mimetic 3D scaffold	141
The diazirine-mediated photo-crosslinking of collagen improves biomaterial mechanical properties and cellular interactions	137
The cell membrane as biofunctional material for accelerated bone repair	136
A metal coordination polymer nanoparticle synergistically re-establishes acidosis and enhances chemodynamic therapy for Glioblastoma	134
RECIPIENTS OF THE 2023 ACTA MATERIALIA, INC. STUDENT AWARDS	132
Papillary and reticular fibroblasts generate distinct microenvironments that differentially impact angiogenesis	132
Innervation in corneal bioengineering	127
Response to Letter to Editor “Comment on ‘A photo-crosslinkable cartilage-derived extracellular matrix bioink for auricular cartilage tissue engineering’ by Visscher et al.”	124
Methylglyoxal alters collagen fibril nanostiffness and surface potential	124
Core fucosylation involvement in the paracrine regulation of proteinuria-induced renal interstitial fibrosis evaluated with the use of a microfluidic chip	122
Modelling the resonant frequency associated with the spatio-temporal evolution of the bone-dental implant interface	122
Local anesthetic delivery systems for the management of postoperative pain	114

Benjamin Britton, 2023 Acta Materialia Mary Fortune Global Diversity Medal Recipient	112
Special issue: Biofabrication for Orthopedic, Maxillofacial, and Dental Applications	110
Cocktail strategy-based nanomedicine: A synergistic cascade of starvation, NIR-II photothermal, and gas therapy for enhanced tumor immunotherapy	106
Transmural macrophage migration into an arterial bioresorbable vascular graft promotes inflammatory-mediated response and collagen deposition for vascular remodeling	105
Biodegradation-affected fatigue behavior of extrusion-based additively manufactured porous iron–manganese scaffolds	105
Osteogenic-angiogenic coupled response of cobalt-containing mesoporous bioactive glasses in vivo	104
Spontaneous bone regeneration achieved through one-step alignment of human mesenchymal stem cell-embedded collagen	104
Guiding bone cell network formation in 3D via photosensitized two-photon ablation	104
A comprehensive experimental analysis of the local passive response across the healthy porcine left ventricle	104
Unveiling the mechanical role of radial fibers in meniscal tissue: Toward structural biomimetics	100
Complete gene sequence and mechanical property of the fourth type of major ampullate silk protein	100
Black dots: High-yield traction force microscopy reveals structural factors contributing to platelet forces	99
Thiolated pectins: In vitro and ex vivo evaluation of three generations of thiomers	99
Exploration of biomaterial-tissue integration in heterogeneous microporous annealed particle scaffolds in subcutaneous implants over 12 months	98
Microenvironment-regulated dual-hydrophilic coatings for glaucoma valve surface engineering	96
Additively manufactured biodegradable Zn-Mn-based implants with an unprecedented balance of strength and ductility	96
Biomaterial-based platforms for modulating immune components against cancer and cancer stem cells	96
CaGA nanozymes inhibit oxidative stress and protect mitochondrial function in ulcerative colitis therapy	96
Rapid release of high-valent silver ions from water-soluble porphyrin complexes to enhance the direct killing of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus	95
Bioinspired peptides designed for hair perming and dyeing with potential for repair	95
Dual stimuli-responsive dendronized prodrug derived from poly(oligo-(ethylene glycol) methacrylate)-based copolymers for enhanced anti-cancer therapeutic effect	93
Near-infrared remote triggering of bio-enzyme activation to control intestinal colonization by orally administered microorganisms	93
Fabrication of Fe3O4@PVA microspheres by one-step electrospray for magnetic resonance imaging during transcatheter arterial embolization	93
NIR-II xanthene dyes with structure-inherent bacterial targeting for efficient photothermal and broad-spectrum antibacterial therapy	93
Shape-fixing hydrogel promotes scarless healing of wounds under tension	92
Biomechanical consequences of compromised elastic fiber integrity and matrix cross-linking on abdominal aortic aneurysmal enlargement	91
Robust gelatin hydrogels for local sustained release of bupivacaine following spinal surgery	91
Application of biomaterials in treating early osteonecrosis of the femoral head: Research progress and future perspectives	90
Transcutaneous tumor vaccination combined with anti-programmed death-1 monoclonal antibody treatment produces a synergistic antitumor effect	87
Matrix stiffness enhances cancer-macrophage interactions and M2-like macrophage accumulation in the breast tumor microenvironment	87
The effect of electrostatic high pressure nebulization on the stability, activity and ex vivo distribution of ionic self-assembled nanomedicines	86
Immuno-engineered macrophage membrane-coated nanodrug to restore immune balance for rheumatoid arthritis treatment	85
Impact of pH and chloride content on the biodegradation of magnesium alloys for medical implants: An in vitro and phase-field study	85
Mathematical and computational models in spheroid-based biofabrication	85
Effective delivery of CRISPR/dCas9-SAM for multiplex gene activation based on mesoporous silica nanoparticles for bladder cancer therapy	84
Phosphatidylserine liposome multilayers mediate the M1-to-M2 macrophage polarization to enhance bone tissue regeneration	84
Extracellular matrix mechanobiology in cancer cell migration	83
Stimuli-responsive cancer nanomedicines inhibit glycolysis and impair redox homeostasis	83
Characterising epi-perineurial barrier function by microscale techniques including a miniaturised Ussing chamber	82
Platelet membrane-camouflaged bioactive glass nano-formulations for enhanced drug delivery in the treatment of acute arterial thrombosis	81
Minimally invasive delivery of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells by an injectable hydrogel via Diels–Alder click reaction for the treatment of intrauterine adhesions	81
Fully integrated wearable microneedle biosensing platform for wide-range and real-time continuous glucose monitoring	80
TiO2 nanotube topography enhances osteogenesis through filamentous actin and XB130-protein-mediated mechanotransduction	79
Porous nerve guidance conduits reinforced with braided composite structures of silk/magnesium filaments for peripheral nerve repair	78
Promoting Re-epithelialization in an oxidative diabetic wound microenvironment using self-assembly of a ROS-responsive polymer and P311 peptide micelles	78
Biohybrid microswimmers against bacterial infections	78
Photoliquefiable DNA-surfactant ionic crystals: Anhydrous self-healing biomaterials at room temperature	77
A Peptide/MicroRNA-31 nanomedicine within an electrospun biomaterial designed to regenerate wounds in vivo	77
Renal-friendly Li+-doped carbonized polymer dots activate Schwann cell autophagy for promoting peripheral nerve regeneration	77
Injectable spontaneous hydrogen-releasing hydrogel for long-lasting alleviation of osteoarthritis	77

A practical guide for evaluating the osteoimmunomodulatory properties of biomaterials