In Vitro Characterization of Alginate/Silk Fibroin/Alendronate Hydrogels with Enhanced Mechanical Strength and Sustained Drug Release

Key Points

• Enhanced mechanical strength was observed for alginate/silk fibroin/alendronate hydrogels, indicating its potential use in biomedical applications.
• Sustained drug release over time ensures longer therapeutic effects, which is crucial for many medical treatments.
• Characterization was performed using in vitro methods that evaluated the hydrogels' mechanical properties and drug release behavior.
• These findings suggest a promising avenue for tissue engineering and drug delivery systems, although clinical validation is warranted.