Corrigendum to "Adaptive cationic peptide bundles hydrogel for the repair of infected mandibular defects" [Biomaterials 325 (2026) 123613].
Peptide hydrogels are back in the spotlight, this time with a correction notice from the team at Sichuan University. The original article, "Adaptive cationic peptide bundles hydrogel for the repair of infected mandibular defects," pushed boundaries in biomaterials. The research focused on cationic peptide bundles—engineered to fight infection and support bone repair in the jaw. Now, the journal Biomaterials has published a corrigendum, clarifying and fine-tuning details from the 2026 paper.
Biomaterials
by Sun Y, Yang X, Liu Y et al.
“Corrigendum to "Adaptive cationic peptide bundles hydrogel for the repair of infected mandibular defects" [Biomaterials 325 (2026) 123613]. Sun Y(1), Yang X(1), Liu Y(2), Zhang C(1), Feng H(1), Wu D(2), Ye L(3), Yu F(4), Li F(5). Author information: (1)State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China. (2)National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China. (3)State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China; Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China. (4)State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China. Electronic address: fanyuan_yu@outlook.com. (5)State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China. Electronic address: feifei_li2017@outlook.com. Erratum for Biomaterials. 2026 Feb;325:123613. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.123613.”
Why does this matter? Peptide-based materials are getting serious attention in tissue engineering. Hydrogels made from peptide bundles can be programmed for antimicrobial action, structural support, and biocompatibility. This is especially relevant for jawbone defects, where infection is a constant threat and healing can be slow.
Key takeaway: The science is moving fast, but accuracy matters. Corrections like this keep the peptide research community on track and help others build on solid data.
Here’s what stands out about peptide hydrogels in this context:
Cationic peptides disrupt bacterial membranes, lowering infection risk
Hydrogel scaffolds can accelerate tissue growth while delivering bioactive signals
Adaptive materials respond to the local environment, providing targeted support
If you’re following the evolution of peptide-based biomaterials, this is another reminder that the field is dynamic—and that research teams are working overtime to get the details right. For more on the latest in peptide innovation and applications, check the peptide research index.
Science is a team sport, and the research community is only getting sharper. Watch for more updates as peptide hydrogels keep raising the bar for regenerative medicine.
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