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ReviewGels (Basel, Switzerland)2025

A Comprehensive Review of Thermosensitive Hydrogels: Mechanism, Optimization Strategies, and Applications.

Tianyang Lv, Yuzhu Chen, Ning Li, Xiaoyu Liao, Yumin Heng, Yayuan Guo, Kaijin Hu

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Review in Gels (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 26 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Tianyang LvXian Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Control of Stomatognathic System Disorders, School of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China.ORCID 0009-0004-0264-5125
Yuzhu ChenXian Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Control of Stomatognathic System Disorders, School of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China.
Ning LiXian Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Control of Stomatognathic System Disorders, School of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China.
Xiaoyu LiaoXian Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Control of Stomatognathic System Disorders, School of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China.
Yumin HengXian Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Control of Stomatognathic System Disorders, School of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China.
Yayuan GuoXian Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Control of Stomatognathic System Disorders, School of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China.
Kaijin HuXian Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Control of Stomatognathic System Disorders, School of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China.ORCID 0009-0007-4823-8447

Funding

General Project of Shaanxi Natural Science Foundation 2025JC-YBQN-1274Major special project of Qin Chuang Yuan 23LLRHZDZX0010Shaanxi Science and Technology Development Plan Projects 2024SF-YBXM-434
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Thermosensitive hydrogels undergo reversible sol-gel phase transitions in response to changes in temperature. Owing to their excellent biocompatibility, mild reaction conditions, and controllable gelation properties, these hydrogels represent a promising class of biomaterials suitable for minimally invasive treatment systems in diverse biomedical applications. This review systematically summarizes the gelation mechanisms of thermosensitive hydrogels and optimization strategies to enhance their performance for broader application requirements. In particular, we highlight recent advances in injectable thermosensitive hydrogels as a carrier within stem cells, bioactive substances, and drug delivery for treating various tissue defects and diseases involving bone, cartilage, and other tissues. Furthermore, we propose challenges and directions for the future development of thermosensitive hydrogels. These insights provide new ideas for researchers to explore novel thermosensitive hydrogels for tissue repair and disease treatment.

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delivery systemmechanismoptimization strategythermosensitive hydrogelstissue engineering

Identifiers

PMID40710706
PMCPMC12294456

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