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  • Nanotechnology
  • Regenerative Medicine

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  • Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a versatile metal oxide with diverse morphologies (nanowires, nanorods, nanoparticles).
  • ZnO possesses semiconducting, catalytic, and piezoelectric properties, driving many of its applications.
  • Recent research explores ZnO's biological potential beyond its traditional physical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent applications of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures in tissue engineering.
  • To highlight ZnO's ability to promote cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation.
  • To discuss ZnO's role in enhancing osteogenesis and angiogenesis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature on ZnO nanostructures in tissue engineering.
  • Analysis of studies investigating ZnO's effects on various cell lines.
  • Examination of fabrication methods for ZnO scaffolds, including additive manufacturing.

Main Results:

  • ZnO nanostructures effectively promote cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation.
  • Significant antibacterial activities of ZnO nanostructures have been observed.
  • Successful demonstration of enhanced osteogenesis and angiogenesis using ZnO.
  • Applicability in both pure ZnO scaffolds and ZnO-based composite materials.

Conclusions:

  • ZnO nanostructures are powerful tools for accelerating biological processes in tissue engineering.
  • ZnO facilitates the formation of new living tissue for organ repair.
  • ZnO-based materials offer promising avenues for regenerative medicine and organ repair strategies.