Figure 1. Overview of the peptide-functionalised hyaluronic acid microcarrier platform developed by Nie et al. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)-engineered mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) were captured using CP05-functionalised hyaluronic acid methacrylate (HAMA) microcarriers and evaluated as a sustained delivery platform for diabetic wound healing. Microcarriers are widely used [...]

Figure 1. Overview of PEGDA-based magnetic hydrogel microcarrier fabrication and applications, including microfluidic bead generation, magnetic particle incorporation, UV photopolymerisation, homogeneous and Janus-type microcarrier formats, tunable degradation influenced by temperature and pH, and potential applications in soft robotics, 3D cell culture, cell transport, and drug delivery. Microcarriers are often described as small [...]

A closer look at the research by Díaz-Maneh et al. (2026) The Problem: Scaling Fat Production for Cultured Meat When we talk about the future of food, cultured meat is often at the centre of the conversation. But there’s a secret ingredient that makes meat truly delicious: fat. It provides the flavour, the juicy texture, [...]

Smart MCs will be participating in the Advanced Therapies Congress 2026, taking place 17–18 March 2026 at ExCeL London. The event brings together researchers, biotech companies, and industry professionals working in the field of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs).This year, Smart MCs will be represented by our UK & Europe distributor, TCS Biosciences.Presentation at the [...]