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  • Tissue Engineering
  • Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Cellular processes in tissue development and regeneration are regulated by the mechanical properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM).
  • Scientific focus has predominantly been on ECM elasticity, overlooking the significant role of viscoelasticity (both solid- and liquid-like behavior) in cellular and tissue responses.
  • ECM viscoelasticity is increasingly recognized for its influence on cell behavior, yet it remains underutilized in designing biomaterials for tissue regeneration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review key considerations for designing viscoelastic biomaterials for tissue regeneration.
  • To provide an overview of how matrix viscoelasticity directs cell behavior for regenerative outcomes.
  • To highlight strategies, challenges, and applications of viscoelastic biomaterials in regenerative medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on ECM mechanical properties and cellular responses.
  • Analysis of bottom-up material design strategies for creating viscoelastic biomaterials.
  • Synthesis of information on the role of viscoelastic hydrogels in regenerative therapies.

Main Results:

  • Viscoelasticity significantly influences cell behavior and regenerative outcomes, beyond elasticity alone.
  • Emerging bottom-up design strategies allow for precise control over biomaterial viscoelastic properties.
  • Viscoelastic hydrogels show promise in various regenerative therapies.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding and engineering matrix viscoelasticity is essential for developing effective biomaterials for tissue regeneration.
  • Tailoring biomaterial viscoelasticity can guide cell behavior for improved in vitro tissue models and in vivo regenerative therapies.
  • Addressing current challenges in viscoelastic biomaterial design will advance tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to meet clinical needs.