<p>Biomaterials are increasingly sought as central components of new medical technologies for inflammatory conditions because they serve a range of functions from inert carriers of anti-inflammatory molecules to active engagers of the immune system. Unique challenges presented by diseases of mucosal tissues necessitate biomaterial designs that can circumvent the mucosal barrier and engage tissue-specific immune cells. This review will describe recent advances in biomaterials for treating specific mucosal inflammatory diseases.</p>

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Immunomodulatory biomaterials for treating chronic inflammation at mucosal sites

  • Lauren M. Babb,
  • Maria J. Kulapurathazhe,
  • Joel H. Collier

摘要

Biomaterials are increasingly sought as central components of new medical technologies for inflammatory conditions because they serve a range of functions from inert carriers of anti-inflammatory molecules to active engagers of the immune system. Unique challenges presented by diseases of mucosal tissues necessitate biomaterial designs that can circumvent the mucosal barrier and engage tissue-specific immune cells. This review will describe recent advances in biomaterials for treating specific mucosal inflammatory diseases.