A Review: Peptide-Based Hydrogels Biomaterials: From Synthesis to Biomedical Applications

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites

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Nasmi Herlina Sari
University of Mataram
Muhammad Zaidan Fadhlurrohman Rivlan
University of Mataram
Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education

Abstract

Peptide-based hydrogel biomaterials (BHP) have emerged as novel therapeutic platforms for biomedical applications, providing accurate, efficient, and regulated drug delivery. This review examines the design, characterization, production, and biomedical applications of BHP, emphasizing their potential benefits in biomedicine. Advances in peptide synthesis techniques have permitted the creation of hydrogels with customized physicochemical properties to satisfy specific biomedical needs. Furthermore, this review delves into BHPs' biomedical uses, focusing on their role in improving therapeutic responses, allowing for sustained drug release, and reducing tumor growth. BHPs, with their biocompatibility, programmable hydrogel production, and adaptability, constitute a viable technique for addressing the problems of ovarian cancer treatment. This paper gives a thorough summary of current achievements in BHP research, bridging the gap between material development and clinical applications.

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Author Biographies

Nasmi Herlina Sari, University of Mataram

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

Muhammad Zaidan Fadhlurrohman Rivlan, University of Mataram

Faculty of Medical

Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Sari, N. H., Rivlan, M. Z. F., & Thiagamani, S. M. K. (2025). A Review: Peptide-Based Hydrogels Biomaterials: From Synthesis to Biomedical Applications. Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites, 4(1), 11–32. https://doi.org/10.55043/jfpc.v4i1.241

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