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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Drug Delivery Systems

Background:

  • Microspheres are flowing particles made from inorganic or polymeric materials.
  • Traditionally used for controlled drug release, overcoming conventional therapy limitations.
  • Emerging applications in tissue engineering scaffolds due to their dual role in drug release and cell residence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role and potential of microspheres in advanced tissue engineering scaffolds.
  • To highlight microspheres' function in drug release and cell integration within scaffolds.
  • To assess the suitability of microsphere-based scaffolds for bone regenerative applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of microsphere applications in scaffold development.
  • Classification of microsphere-based scaffolds into sintered/dissolved and incorporated types.
  • Analysis of microsphere contributions to scaffold functionality.

Main Results:

  • Microspheres are integral to scaffolds, influencing both drug delivery kinetics and cell attachment.
  • Two primary scaffold types utilizing microspheres have been identified: sintered/dissolved and incorporated.
  • Microsphere-based scaffolds demonstrate significant potential for controlled therapeutic agent delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Microsphere technology is pivotal for developing advanced tissue engineering scaffolds.
  • These scaffolds offer enhanced drug release capabilities and support cell integration.
  • The development of microsphere-based scaffolds presents a promising avenue for bone regenerative medicine.