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Collagen for neural tissue engineering: Materials, strategies, and challenges
Wen-Hui Huang1,2, Sheng-Long Ding3, Xi-Yuan Zhao1,2
1State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100101, PR China.
Materials Today. Bio
|May 17, 2023
Summary
Collagen biomaterials offer promising solutions for neural tissue engineering (NTE), aiding nerve regeneration and cell growth. This review analyzes collagen-based techniques for NTE, evaluating their potential in repairing neurological disorders.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Neuroscience
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Neural tissue engineering (NTE) aims to treat neurological disorders by promoting neural and non-neural cell differentiation and axonal growth.
- Collagen is a key biomaterial in NTE due to its biocompatibility and ability to be functionalized with growth factors.
- The nervous system's resistance to regeneration necessitates advanced scaffolding materials for effective NTE strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To categorize and analyze collagen-based processing techniques for neural tissue engineering applications.
- To highlight the strengths and weaknesses of various collagen-based methods in nerve repair, regeneration, and recovery.
- To evaluate the prospects and challenges of using collagen biomaterials in NTE.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and analysis of collagen-based processing techniques in NTE.
- Categorization of methods including scaffolding, electrospinning, and 3D bioprinting.
- Evaluation of biomaterial integration with manufacturing strategies for localized trophic support and cell guidance.
Main Results:
- Collagen integration with manufacturing strategies like electrospinning and 3D bioprinting enhances trophic support and cell alignment.
- These advanced techniques protect neural cells from immune responses.
- Various collagen-based processing techniques show potential for nerve repair, regeneration, and recovery, each with unique advantages and limitations.
Conclusions:
- Collagen-based biomaterials are crucial for advancing neural tissue engineering.
- Optimized processing techniques are essential for maximizing collagen's potential in NTE.
- This review provides a framework for evaluating collagen applications in NTE for neurological disorder treatment.
