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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Tissue Engineering
    • Skeletal Muscle Physiology

    Background:

    • Tissue-engineered skeletal muscle holds promise for physiological studies, drug screening, and muscle repair.
    • Optimizing engineered muscle requires understanding factors influencing tissue formation and function.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the impact of key factors on engineered skeletal muscle.
    • To provide insights for maximizing the potential of engineered muscle.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on engineered skeletal muscle.
    • Analysis of the effects of biomaterials, cell sources, media, and bioreactor conditions.

    Main Results:

    • Biomaterials, cell source, media composition, and bioreactor use significantly affect muscle function and phenotype.
    • These factors collectively influence the development and maturation of engineered muscle tissues.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive understanding of these contributing factors is essential for advancing skeletal muscle tissue engineering.
    • Further research optimizing these elements will enhance applications in research and clinical settings.