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Bioengineering lungs: An overview of current methods, requirements, and challenges for constructing scaffolds
Shahad Shakir1, Tillie Louise Hackett2,3, Leila B Mostaço-Guidolin4
1Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
|November 17, 2022
Summary
Lung bioengineering offers hope for end-stage lung failure by creating transplantable organs and tissue models. This review explores common scaffold bioengineering methods to address donor shortages and immune rejection challenges.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Regenerative Medicine
- Pulmonary Medicine
Background:
- Chronic respiratory diseases represent a major global health concern.
- Lung transplantation is the sole treatment for end-stage lung failure but faces donor scarcity and immune rejection.
- Novel therapeutic strategies are needed for chronic respiratory diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common methodologies in bioengineering lung scaffolds.
- To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
- To highlight current research addressing challenges in lung bioengineering.
Main Methods:
- Scaffold fabrication techniques (e.g., decellularization, 3D printing).
- Biomaterial selection and characterization.
- Cell seeding and culture for tissue development.
Main Results:
- Various bioengineering methods exist for creating lung scaffolds.
- Each method presents unique benefits and limitations.
- Ongoing research focuses on improving scaffold integration and function.
Conclusions:
- Lung bioengineering is crucial for generating alternative organs and tissue models.
- Addressing donor shortages and immune rejection requires continued innovation in scaffold design and application.
- Further research is essential for clinical translation of bioengineered lungs.
