Untethered: using remote magnetic fields for regenerative medicine
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Electric and Magnetic Field Devices for Stimulation of Biological Tissues
Published on: May 15, 2021
Parth Chansoria1, Hao Liu1, Michael G Christiansen1
1Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Abstract:
Magnetic fields are increasingly being used for the remote, noncontact manipulation of cells and biomaterials for a wide range of regenerative medical (RM) applications. They have been deployed for their direct effects on biological systems or in conjunction with magnetic materials or magnetically tagged cells for a targeted therapeutic effect. In this work, we highlight the recent trends on the broad use of magnetic fields for the homing of therapeutic cells and particles at targeted tissue sites, biomimetic tissue fabrication, and control of cell fate and proliferation. We also survey the design and control principles of magnetic manipulation systems, including their capabilities and limitations, which can guide future research into developing more effective magnetic field-based regenerative strategies.
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