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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Supramolecular Chemistry

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  • The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a complex natural scaffold crucial for tissue integrity and cell function.
  • Existing artificial scaffolds lack the nanostructural sophistication and dynamic behavior of the native ECM.
  • Replicating the ECM's intricate design remains a significant challenge in regenerative medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review cutting-edge strategies for reconstructing the extracellular matrix (ECM).
  • To explore the potential of dynamic supramolecular designs and naturally sourced biopolymers for ECM mimetics.
  • To propose a hybrid approach for creating advanced, cell-instructive artificial ECM materials.

Main Methods:

  • Summarizing recent advancements in ECM reconstruction techniques.
  • Analyzing dynamic supramolecular assembly principles.
  • Investigating the use of natural biopolymers in scaffold fabrication.

Main Results:

  • Current approaches focus on either supramolecular engineering or biopolymer utilization for ECM mimicry.
  • A gap exists in achieving the multi-scale structural and dynamic properties of the native ECM.
  • The integration of natural and synthetic components offers a promising route to hybrid materials.

Conclusions:

  • A hybrid approach combining natural and synthetic materials is proposed to create advanced artificial ECM.
  • These hybrid materials aim to replicate the ECM's dynamic mechanical properties, biomolecular composition, and structural features across nano- to mesoscales.
  • The ultimate goal is to develop fully functional artificial ECMs for enhanced cell instruction and tissue regeneration.