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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials science
  • Regenerative medicine
  • Tissue engineering

Background:

  • Injectable matrices are crucial for cell delivery in regenerative medicine, supporting cell survival, retention, and phenotype.
  • Conventional in situ forming hydrogels face challenges including poor biocompatibility, shear-induced cell death, and limited control over cellular behavior.
  • Limitations also include lack of macroporosity, remodeling capacity, and insufficient mechanical strength.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in injectable matrices for cell delivery.
  • To highlight strategies overcoming limitations of conventional in situ hydrogels.
  • To discuss novel approaches for improved cell survival, retention, and phenotype control.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of recent progress in injectable matrix development.
  • Discussion of biocompatible chemistry and shear-thinning hydrogels.
  • Exploration of novel approaches combining injectability with macroporosity.

Main Results:

  • Biocompatible chemistry and shear-thinning hydrogels enhance cell survival and retention.
  • 3D matrix property investigations offer guidelines for promoting desirable cellular phenotypes.
  • Novel methods are emerging to create macroporous, injectable matrices.

Conclusions:

  • Recent progress addresses limitations of conventional injectable hydrogels for cell delivery.
  • Advanced injectable matrices show promise for improved cell survival, retention, and phenotype.
  • Combining injectability with macroporosity represents a key future direction.