Fig. 4From: Nanoengineered injectable hydrogels derived from layered double hydroxides and alginate for sustained release of protein therapeutics in tissue engineering applicationsMechanical properties of hydrogel. A The compressive stress–strain curve of hydrogels. B Compressive strength of different of hydrogels. C The swelling ratio of hydrogels as a function of time. D In vitro EPO release profile of hydrogel systems in PBS solution. Error bars in the graph represents mean ± SD (n = 3)Back to article page