The protein and polysaccharide chains form a cross-linked network, producing a hydrogel that more closely imitates the ECM. 33. Influencing the mechanical properties during hydrogel processing.

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Scientists at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois have developed a hydrogel integrated with zirconium-based robust metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that rapidly degrades organophosphate ...