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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Research

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  • Polysaccharides are ubiquitous natural biomolecules with diverse biological roles.
  • Their unique structural and functional properties make them attractive for biomedical applications.
  • Cardiac tissue engineering aims to repair or replace damaged heart tissue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the latest advancements in cardiac tissue engineering utilizing polysaccharides.
  • To summarize in vitro and in vivo data on polysaccharide-based cardiac repair strategies.
  • To discuss various approaches including injection, in situ polymerization, and scaffolds.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on polysaccharides in cardiac tissue engineering.
  • Analysis of in vitro and in vivo experimental data.
  • Categorization of approaches: cardiac injection, intramyocardial in situ polymerization, and scaffold-based methods.

Main Results:

  • Polysaccharides have demonstrated potential in various cardiac tissue engineering strategies.
  • In vitro and in vivo studies show promising results for polysaccharide-mediated heart repair.
  • Different polysaccharide types and delivery methods are being explored.

Conclusions:

  • Polysaccharides represent a promising class of biomaterials for cardiac tissue engineering.
  • Current strategies show efficacy in promoting cardiac tissue regeneration.
  • Further research is warranted to optimize polysaccharide-based therapies for heart disease.