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Polysaccharides and their derivatives for versatile tissue engineering application.

Ferdous Khan¹, Sheikh Rafi Ahmad

¹School of Chemistry, The University of Edinburgh, West Mains Road, Kings Buildings, EH9 3JJ, UK. ferdous.khan0@gmail.com

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This review explores polysaccharide-based biomaterials for tissue engineering (TE), focusing on bone, cartilage, and skin regeneration. It highlights scaffold strategies and innovative modifications for advanced TE applications.

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Chemistry

Background:

Tissue engineering (TE) seeks to regenerate tissues using bioactive materials.
Polysaccharide-based polymers offer versatile platforms for TE applications.
Current research focuses on scaffold-guided regeneration for bone, cartilage, and skin.

Purpose of the Study:

To review research and development in polysaccharide-based bioactive polymeric materials for tissue regeneration.
To emphasize scaffold-guided TE approaches using natural polymers and composites.
To present innovative modification techniques and address challenges in biomaterial fabrication for cost-effective TE.

Main Methods:

Review of literature on design, synthesis, modification, evaluation, and characterization of polysaccharide-based biomaterials.
Elaboration of current strategies in scaffold-guided TE.
Presentation of innovative modification techniques for functional materials.

Main Results:

Polysaccharide-based materials show promise in guiding and promoting tissue in-growth.
Innovative modifications enhance functional properties for advanced TE.
Challenges in factor molecule incorporation and surface functionalization are identified.

Conclusions:

Polysaccharide-based biomaterials are crucial for advancing tissue engineering.
Further innovation in material design and fabrication is needed for cost-effective TE solutions.
Focus on functionalization and factor incorporation will improve scaffold performance for bone, cartilage, and skin regeneration.