Work

Natural polymer-based scaffolds for soft tissue repair

Year: 2022

Type: review

Abstract: Soft tissues such as skin, muscle, and tendon are easily damaged due to injury from physical activity and pathological lesions. For soft tissue repair and regeneration, biomaterials are often used to build scaffolds with appropriate structures and tailored functionalities that can support cell growth and new tissue formation. Among all types of scaffolds, natural polymer-based scaffolds attract much attention due to their excellent biocompatibility and tunable mechanical properties. In this comprehensive mini-review, we summarize recent progress on natural polymer-based scaffolds for soft tissue repair, focusing on clinical translations and materials design. Furthermore, the limitations and challenges, such as unsatisfied mechanical properties and unfavorable biological responses, are discussed to advance the development of novel scaffolds for soft tissue repair and regeneration toward clinical translation.

Source: Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology

DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.954699

Authors: Meiwen Chen, Rui Jiang, Niping Deng, Xiumin Zhao, Xiangjuan Li, Chengchen Guo

Institutions: Hangzhou Women’s Hospital, Westlake University

Language: English

Topic: Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,950