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ReviewBone research2026

Electric field stimulation-responsive hydrogels for bone regeneration: from mechanisms to applications.

Lizhi Ouyang, Xi He, Yuheng Liao, Xing Zhou, Jiewen Liao, Ze Lin, Xudong Xie, Weixian Hu, Wenqian Zhang, Fawwaz Al-Smadi and 5 more

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Review in Bone research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

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15 authors.

Lizhi Ouyang *Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Xi He *Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6310-4489
Yuheng Liao *Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Xing ZhouMSk Laboratory, Sir Michael Uren Hub, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Jiewen LiaoDepartment of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Ze LinDepartment of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Xudong XieDepartment of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Weixian HuDepartment of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Wenqian ZhangDepartment of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Fawwaz Al-SmadiDepartment of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Ranyang TaoDepartment of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2550-0864
Faqi CaoDepartment of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Yiqiang HuDepartment of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Guohui LiuDepartment of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China. liuguohui@hust.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0002-2013-1396
Bobin MiDepartment of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6994-4363

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 82272491
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The continuous extension of human life expectancy and the global trend of population aging have contributed to a marked increase in the incidence of musculoskeletal diseases, with fractures and osteoporosis being prominent examples. Consequently, promoting bone regeneration is a crucial medical challenge that demands immediate attention. As early as the mid-20th century, researchers revealed that electrical stimulation could effectively promote the healing and regeneration of bone tissue. This is achieved by mimicking the endogenous electric field within bone tissue, which influences cellular behavior and molecular mechanisms. In recent years, electroactive hydrogels responsive to electric field stimulation have been developed and applied to regulate cell functions at different stages of bone regeneration. This paper elaborates on the regulatory effects of electrical stimulation on MSCs, macrophages, and vascular endothelial cells during the process of bone regeneration. It also involves the activation of relevant ion channels and signaling pathways. Subsequently, it comprehensively reviews various electric-field-responsive hydrogels developed in recent years, covering aspects such as material selection, preparation methods, characteristics, and their applications in bone regeneration. Ultimately, it provides an objective summary of the existing deficiencies in hydrogel materials and research, and looks ahead to future development directions.

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Bone RegenerationElectric StimulationHydrogelsAnimalsHumansHydrogels

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PMID41521175
PMCPMC12791148

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