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January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry B

Engineering an Injectable and Tunable Hydrogel as a Potential Vitreous Substitute

Ting Wang Lang Qin Yuanyuan Ding Jing Li Hanyue Xu Bin He Jun Cao Ming Zhang

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Key Points

This research aims to develop and assess an injectable hydrogel to serve as a vitreous substitute for ocular applications.
Engineered a tunable injectable hydrogel for compatibility with ocular tissue.
Evaluated hydrogel performance in models simulating retinal conditions.
Assessed stability and mechanical properties during simulated procedures.
The hydrogel demonstrated sustained mechanical integrity over time, essential for vitreous replacement.
It improved recovery times in model tests compared to traditional endotamponades.
Intervention showed a significant reduction in inflammation post-injection with p<0.05.

Implication

Evaluates an injectable hydrogel as a vitreous substitute, highlighting its potential for ocular diseases.

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba2708101cf8926f0165a https://doi.org/10.1039/d5tb02929e

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