# Piezoelectric hydrogel for treatment of periodontitis through bioenergetic activation

*PRI Rank #8 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mesenchymal stem cell research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #8 |
| 18m citations | 53 |
| Journal | Bioactive Materials |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.02.011 |
| Corresponding authors | Xin Liu, Zhong Lin Wang, Linlin Li |
| Institution | Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Mesenchymal stem cell research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/mesenchymal-stem-cell-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.02.011](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.02.011)

## Topics

piezoelectric hydrogel · periodontitis · bioenergetic activation · Osteogenesis · periodontal ligament stem cells · PDLSCs · energy metabolism · ATP synthesis · piezopotential · mechanical stress · immune microenvironment · Macrophage polarization · Macrophage polarization · tilapia gelatin · Immunomodulation · Bone regeneration · inflammatory periodontal defects · piezoelectric stimulation

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