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Electroconductive biomaterials for cardiac tissue engineering.

Hamid Esmaeili1, Alejandra Patino-Guerrero1, Masoud Hasany2

  • 1School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA.

Acta Biomaterialia
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Electrically conductive biomaterials, including nanomaterials and polymers, are advancing cardiac tissue engineering (cTE) for myocardial infarction (MI) treatment. These materials improve cell engraftment and vascularity for better in vivo cardiac regeneration.

Keywords:
Carbon-based nanomaterialsCardiac tissue engineeringElectroconductive polymersGold nanoparticlesInjectable conductive biomaterialsMyocardial infarction

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Research

Background:

  • Myocardial infarction (MI) remains a leading global cause of mortality.
  • Current cell-based therapies for MI face challenges like poor cell engraftment, limited vascularity, and cell immaturity.
  • Traditional cardiac tissue engineering (cTE) often uses non-conductive biomaterials, failing to fully replicate native cardiac muscle properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in using electrically conductive biomaterials for cardiac tissue engineering.
  • To highlight the application of various nanomaterials and electroconductive polymers in creating functional cardiac tissues.
  • To discuss the potential of engineered electroconductive tissues for in vivo cardiac regeneration after MI.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on electroconductive biomaterials in cTE.
  • Focus on nanomaterials: gold nanoparticles (GNPs), silicon-derived nanomaterials, carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs).
  • Inclusion of electroconductive polymers (ECPs) and their role in cardiac tissue engineering.
  • Examination of in vitro and in vivo applications for cardiac regeneration.

Main Results:

  • Electrically conductive biomaterials, particularly nanomaterials and ECPs, enhance cardiac tissue engineering.
  • These materials improve the conductivity and recapitulate native cardiac muscle characteristics.
  • Engineered electroconductive tissues show promise for in vivo cardiac regeneration applications.

Conclusions:

  • Electrically conductive biomaterials offer significant opportunities to overcome limitations in cTE.
  • Nanomaterials and ECPs are key components for developing functional and conductive cardiac tissues.
  • Further research into injectable/transplantable electroconductive biomaterials and delivery methods is crucial for effective MI treatment.