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Spheroids, used in tissue engineering, are enhanced through innovative biotechnologies like coculture and biomaterials. These advancements improve spheroid quality for regenerative medicine applications.

Keywords:
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  • Biotechnology and Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Spheroids offer a 3D cellular environment with significant cell-cell contact.
  • Their regenerative potential and scalable production make them promising for tissue engineering.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review innovative biotechnological strategies for enhancing spheroid quality in tissue engineering.
  • Focus on methods improving spheroid function and integration into larger tissues.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of coculture spheroids to mimic natural tissue complexity.
  • In vitro preconditioning under diverse culture conditions.
  • Incorporation of biomaterials to guide spheroid fusion and tissue formation.

Main Results:

  • Coculture spheroids replicate complex tissue morphology and function.
  • Preconditioning and biomaterials enhance spheroid functionality.
  • Directed fusion enables the creation of macrotissues with specific shapes.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced biotechnological approaches significantly improve spheroid quality for tissue engineering.
  • These methods facilitate the development of spheroid-based regenerative medicine.
  • Continued innovation promises broad implementation in future therapies.