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Modelling of Stem Cells Microenvironment Using Carbon-Based Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Application-A Review.
Vieralynda Vitus1,2, Fatimah Ibrahim1,2,3, Wan Safwani Wan Kamarul Zaman1,2
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.
Polymers
|December 10, 2021
Summary
Carbon materials show promise for developing tissue scaffolds that support cell growth. Optimizing scaffold architecture, including porosity and conductivity, is key for effective stem cell (SC) applications in regenerative medicine.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Tissue Engineering
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Scaffolds are vital for tissue repair, utilizing biomaterials to support cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation.
- Carbon materials are emerging as promising biomaterials for scaffold development due to their unique properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the potential of carbon as a biomaterial for scaffold fabrication.
- To discuss critical factors influencing the design and efficacy of carbon-based scaffolds for stem cell applications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on carbon biomaterials for scaffold development.
- Analysis of key scaffold parameters affecting cellular response and stem cell behavior.
Main Results:
- Carbon materials offer significant potential for creating advanced tissue scaffolds.
- Scaffold properties such as porosity, pore size, topography, mechanical strength, wettability, and electroconductivity critically influence stem cell response.
Conclusions:
- Carbon-based scaffolds are a viable option for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
- Careful consideration of architectural parameters is essential for maximizing the efficacy and viability of stem cells on these scaffolds.
