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  • Tissue Engineering
  • Regenerative Medicine

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  • Soft tissue reconstruction demands 3D scaffolds supporting cell growth and regeneration.
  • Polysaccharides offer advantageous properties: hydrophilic, biocompatible, biodegradable, abundant, and modifiable.
  • Chemical modifications and formulation strategies improve mechanical strength, signaling, and site-specific delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the developmental and biological aspects of polysaccharide-based scaffolds.
  • To discuss scaffolds derived from alginic acid (ALG), chitosan (CHI), hyaluronic acid (HA), and dextran (DEX).
  • To examine clinical studies involving these polysaccharide scaffolds.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on polysaccharide scaffold development.
  • Analysis of chemical modifications and formulation techniques.
  • Evaluation of biological performance and clinical applications.

Main Results:

  • Polysaccharides are versatile biomaterials for tissue engineering scaffolds.
  • Chemical and formulation strategies enable tailored scaffold properties.
  • Specific polysaccharides like ALG, CHI, HA, and DEX show promise in regenerative applications.

Conclusions:

  • Polysaccharide-derived scaffolds are highly suitable for soft tissue regeneration.
  • Advanced modifications and formulations optimize scaffold performance for clinical use.
  • Further clinical studies are warranted to fully realize the potential of these biomaterials.