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Engineered surface topographies, from nano- to micro-scales, significantly influence cell behavior and biomaterial applications. This review explores their use in antibacterial surfaces, tissue engineering, and cancer therapy, highlighting future research directions.

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  • Surface topography critically regulates cell functions like adhesion, proliferation, and gene expression.
  • Advanced fabrication techniques create biomimetic extracellular matrix (ECM) structures for studying cell-environment interactions.
  • Engineered topographies offer insights into mechanotransduction and cell adhesion mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse applications of engineered topographies in various biomedical fields.
  • To highlight the impact of nanoscale and microscale features on cellular responses.
  • To discuss interdisciplinary uses and identify knowledge gaps in topography-based biomaterials.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current nano- and micro-fabrication techniques for creating patterned biomaterials.
  • Analysis of studies demonstrating the effects of topographical cues on cell behavior.
  • Exploration of applications in antibacterial surfaces, immunomodulation, tissue engineering, and cancer therapy.

Main Results:

  • Nanoscale features (nanopillars, nanospikes) show bactericidal properties.
  • Microscale patterns can direct stem cell differentiation and modulate immune cell responses.
  • Topography enables combined applications, regulating multiple cell types in 2D and 3D settings.

Conclusions:

  • Engineered surface topographies are versatile tools with broad biomedical applications.
  • Further research is needed on multicellular interactions and dynamic 3D environments.
  • Optimizing topographically patterned biomaterials can advance clinical and experimental settings.