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Multi-cellular spheroids, 3D cell structures, are key in tissue engineering for therapeutics and models. Advanced techniques and biofunctional materials enhance their formation, properties, and applications in artificial tissue reconstruction.

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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Multi-cellular spheroids are 3D cell structures with significant cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix interactions.
  • They are widely used as implantable therapeutics and ex vivo tissue models in tissue engineering.
  • Spheroid culture methods promote cell cohesion and assembly while minimizing substrate interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review spheroid characteristics and culture techniques.
  • To discuss the role of biofunctional materials in spheroid engineering.
  • To highlight spheroid applications in artificial 3D tissue reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing physical forces (gravity, centrifugation) and protein-repellant materials for spheroid formation.
  • Incorporating biofunctional materials (magnetic nanoparticles, microspheres, nanofibers) to enhance spheroid properties.
  • Employing biocompatible hydrogels for size-controlled spheroid fabrication.

Main Results:

  • Spheroid culture methods effectively maximize cell cohesion and spontaneous assembly.
  • Biofunctional materials improve spheroid formation, mechanical properties, viability, and stem cell differentiation.
  • Engineered spheroids enable the fabrication of reliable in vitro artificial 3D tissues.

Conclusions:

  • Spheroids are versatile 3D structures with broad applications in tissue engineering.
  • Functional biomaterials significantly advance spheroid engineering capabilities.
  • Spheroids are crucial for reconstructing artificial 3D tissues with enhanced biological functions.