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Past, present, and future of microcarrier-based tissue engineering.
Bingyan Li1, Xin Wang1, Yu Wang1
1Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, People's Republic of China.
Journal of Orthopaedic Translation
|July 24, 2018
Summary
Microcarriers are crucial for amplifying cell numbers and maintaining cell phenotype in tissue engineering. This review covers microcarrier materials, classification, and applications in microtissue engineering for tissue repair.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Tissue Engineering
- Cell Biology
Background:
- Obtaining sufficient seed cells while preserving morphology during in vitro expansion is a key challenge in tissue engineering.
- Microcarriers offer a solution for amplifying cell numbers and maintaining cell phenotype for regenerative medicine applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the materials, classification, and applications of microcarriers in tissue engineering.
- To highlight the potential of microtissues formed with cell microcarriers for tissue repair and organ restoration.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of microcarrier materials and classifications.
- Analysis of microtissue formation and applications using cell microcarriers.
- Discussion of improvements and future potential in microtissue engineering.
Main Results:
- Microcarriers effectively amplify cell numbers and maintain desired cell morphology and phenotype.
- Microtissues constructed with cell microcarriers show promise for repairing diseased tissues and restoring organ function.
- Various materials and classifications of microcarriers exist, with ongoing improvements.
Conclusions:
- Microcarriers are essential tools for scalable cell expansion and phenotype maintenance in tissue engineering.
- Microtissues utilizing cell microcarriers represent a significant advancement for therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine.
- Further research into microcarrier development and microtissue engineering holds great potential for future clinical translation.
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