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Magnetic-based tissue engineering: principles, applications, and future prospects in biofabrication.

Hwanyong Choi¹, Jinah Jang^1,2,3,4,5

¹Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37666, Republic of Korea. jinahjang@postech.ac.kr.

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Magnetic-based tissue engineering (MagTE) uses magnetic fields to precisely control cells and biomaterials for creating functional tissue substitutes. This review explores MagTE

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Tissue Engineering
Biofabrication
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Magnetic-based tissue engineering (MagTE) is an emerging interdisciplinary field.
It integrates magnetic materials and external magnetic fields with tissue engineering.
The goal is to develop functional tissue substitutes by manipulating cells and biomaterials.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive review of magnetic-based tissue engineering (MagTE).
To cover MagTE fundamentals, applications, and future directions in biofabrication.
To discuss magnetic material properties and actuation mechanisms.

Main Methods:

Discussion of magnetic properties of various magnetic materials (paramagnetic, ferromagnetic, ferrimagnetic, superparamagnetic).
Explanation of magnetic actuation mechanisms involving forces and torques.
Categorization of MagTE applications into cell manipulation and stimulation.

Main Results:

MagTE enables precise cell manipulation (alignment, patterning, 3D assembly) using direct and indirect techniques.
Stimulation approaches (mechanical, thermal, electrical, biochemical) leverage magnetic particle interactions for physiological responses.
Applications include the creation of cell sheets, spheroids, and organoids.

Conclusions:

MagTE offers significant potential for advancing tissue regeneration and biofabrication.
Current limitations in MagTE are identified.
Strategies for overcoming these challenges are proposed for future research.