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Shira Landau^1,2, Sargol Okhovatian^1,2, Yimu Zhao^1,2,3

¹Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto M5S 3G9, ON, Canada.

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Summary

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This review covers bioengineered vasculature, crucial for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. It details design, construction methods, and challenges in creating functional, implantable artificial blood vessels.

Keywords:

3D in vitro culture Bioengineering Vascular perfusion Vasculature

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Area of Science:

Tissue Engineering
Regenerative Medicine
Biofabrication

Background:

Bioengineered vasculature is vital for understanding biological processes, drug discovery, and tissue regeneration.
Developing artificial blood vessels is a key challenge in regenerative medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the design criteria and construction methodologies for bioengineered vasculature.
To highlight current challenges and future directions in the field.

Main Methods:

Exploration of self-assembly and microfluidic techniques.
Discussion of biofabrication approaches, including 3D printing.
Analysis of systems like organs-on-a-chip and macroscale tubular constructs.

Main Results:

Outlined design principles for functional bioengineered vascular systems.
Detailed various construction methods, from self-assembly to advanced biofabrication.
Identified key challenges in replicating native vasculature complexity.

Conclusions:

Bioengineered vasculature holds significant promise for regenerative medicine and drug discovery.
Overcoming challenges in vascular complexity and scalability is essential for clinical translation.
Continued innovation in biofabrication and cell-specific engineering is critical.