The emerging field of cell and tissue engineering

Area of Science:

• Regenerative Medicine
• Transplantation Biology
• Stem Cell Research

Background:

• The field of regenerative medicine has seen revolutionary advancements driven by new scientific technologies and concepts.
• A review of articles from Cell Transplantation (2006-2007) reveals a substantial increase in publications.
• Inclusion of American Society for Neural Therapy and Repair (ASNTR) meeting abstracts contributed to this growth.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze trends in regenerative medicine research as published in Cell Transplantation.
• To identify key areas of focus, including transplantation types and non-transplantation-based approaches.
• To rank the preference of different stem cell types used in transplantation.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of articles published in Cell Transplantation from 2006 to 2007.
• Categorization of articles into sections such as neuroscience, tissue engineering, and stem cell transplantation.
• Ranking of stem cell transplant preferences based on publication frequency.

Main Results:

• A significant increase in published articles from 2006-2007 compared to previous periods.
• Neuroscience and tissue engineering sections showed immense growth.
• Stem cell transplants, particularly bone marrow-derived and umbilical cord blood cells, are increasingly prevalent, followed by embryonic stem cells and myoblasts.
• Non-transplantation articles focus on dietary supplementation, cell preparation, and pathology.

Conclusions:

• Regenerative medicine research is expanding rapidly, with a notable shift towards stem cell-based therapies.
• Bone marrow and cord blood stem cells are leading transplant choices for diverse disease applications.
• The field encompasses not only transplantation but also crucial non-transplant therapeutic strategies and preparatory methods.