Biodegradable polymer scaffolds
Journal
Journal of Materials Chemistry B
Journal Volume
4
Journal Issue
47
Pages
7493-7505
Date Issued
2016
Author(s)
Abstract
Tissue engineering aims to repair the damaged tissue by transplantation of cells or introducing bioactive factors in a biocompatible scaffold. In recent years, biodegradable polymer scaffolds mimicking the extracellular matrix have been developed to promote the cell proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition. The biodegradable polymer scaffolds thus act as templates for tissue repair and regeneration. This article reviews the updated information regarding various types of natural and synthetic biodegradable polymers as well as their functions, physico-chemical properties, and degradation mechanisms in the development of biodegradable scaffolds for tissue engineering applications, including their combination with 3D printing. This journal is © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2016.
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Other Subjects
3D printers; Biocompatibility; Biodegradable polymers; Cell engineering; Cell proliferation; Degradation; Natural polymers; Repair; Tissue; Tissue engineering; Tissue regeneration; Biocompatible scaffolds; Biodegradable polymer scaffolds; Biodegradable scaffold; Degradation mechanism; Extracellular matrices; Extracellular matrix deposition; Physicochemical property; Synthetic biodegradable polymers; Scaffolds (biology)
Type
review