Conveners
S16-2 Biomaterials from nature based on extracellular matrices: engineering, repopulation and regenerative potential
- Andrea Barbero
- Sylvia Nürnberger
Whey protein isolate (WPI) is an inexpensive byproduct from the dairy industry which can be processed into autoclavable hydrogels with high compressive strength which support the adhesion, growth and differentiation of cells which can be applied in bone regeneration. Furthermore, WPI hydrogels can solubulized hydrophobic molecules and hence serve as a delivery vehicule for hydrophobic...
INTRODUCTION
Creating biofunctional scaffolds could potentially meet the demand for patients suffering from bone defects without having to rely on donors or autologous transplantation. 3D printing has emerged as a promising tool to fabricate scaffolds with high precision and accuracy by computer design using patient-specific anatomical data1. Among other relevant key points for 3D-printed...
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In present times, implant development focusses on optimizing biocompatibility, mechanical strength, and reproducibility. Although cardiovascular implants currently available on the market are medically established and therefore widely used, they have a limited lifetime which also impacts the mechanical properties and functionality. Additional issues are the formation of blood...
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Cell infiltration is essential for the repopulation of dense materials in tissue engineering. During that process, several factors, such as scaffold topography, mechanical properties or porosity play a key role. These acquire special importance when designing the materials to substitute and regenerate articular cartilage. Because of their similar structure and composition,...
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The development of novel biocomposite formulations has significantly contributed to the biomedical field- specifically within translational and clinical applications. This study centres on the polyhydroxyalkanoates-based copolyester superfamily of materials, with a particular emphasis on the poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) [P(3HB-co-4HB)] copolymer as a novel...
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Extracellular matrix (ECM) protein is often used in cell culture to provide developmental cues for cells such as skin cells. This is especially important for the generation of epidermal models as without a dermal compartment the keratinocytes are reliant on the ECM coating to provide them with a foundation to adhere to and for pro-developmental cues. A major limitation of most...
"Introduction Tissue engineering (TE) is an interdisciplinary field that creates functional biologic substitutes for the repair of damaged tissues or organs. One major challenge when generating a functional TE model is its vascularization. Indeed, nutrient and oxygen supply, as well as metabolic waste products collection, are essential for the survival of the engineered tissue after...
Introduction: Due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability and cell-interactivity, gelatins are widely used in the biomedical and tissue engineering fields. Gelatin can be chemically crosslinked to originate constructs that are stable at body temperature. However, if modified gelatins cannot be produced with consistent molar mass and degree of modification (DoM), these advantageous...
