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Selection of a novel MSC-targeted aptamer Pt-1 and its functionalized hydrogel for tissue regeneration.

Materials today. Bio·August 1, 2026·PMID 42518693

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Regenerative medicine lacks precise tools to recruit specific stem cell populations for tissue repair. This aptamer-based hydrogel offers a targeted, cell-free approach to enhance endogenous stem cell homing, potentially improving outcomes in bone and dental pulp regeneration without the complexities of cell transplantation.

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