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Emma S Gargus¹, Hunter B Rogers¹, Kelly E McKinnon¹

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA.

Nature Biomedical Engineering

|April 7, 2020

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Engineered reproductive tissues mimic natural function for research and potential restoration of fertility. These biomimetic systems support germ cells and display endocrine patterns, advancing reproductive biology.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Tissue Engineering

Background:

Development of engineered male and female reproductive tissues is advancing.
These tissues function as autonomous in vitro units or integrated multi-organ systems.
They aim to support germ cell and embryo development and mimic endocrine functions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review how engineered reproductive tissues aid reproductive biology research.
To overview strategies for creating these tissues.
To explore their potential for restoring reproductive capacity.

Main Methods:

Review of current research and strategies in engineered reproductive tissues.
Focus on biomimetic design for in vitro units and multi-organ systems.
Analysis of methods supporting germ cell and embryo function.

Main Results:

Engineered tissues can support germ cell and embryo function in vitro.
These systems can replicate endocrine patterns, like the human ovulatory cycle.
Progress is being made in developing functional, biomimetic reproductive tissues.

Conclusions:

Engineered reproductive tissues are valuable tools for reproductive biology research.
Strategies for their development are evolving.
These advancements hold promise for future restoration of reproductive capacity in patients.