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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Tissue Engineering

Background:

  • Plant-based scaffolds are emerging as cost-effective, ethical alternatives to synthetic and animal-derived matrices for tissue regeneration.
  • The applications have expanded beyond transplantation to include tissue models, drug delivery platforms, biosensors, and lab-grown meat.
  • A significant global need exists for innovative solutions in tissue and organ transplantation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the use of plant matrices in tissue engineering.
  • To analyze decellularization techniques and functionalization methods for mammalian cell attachment.
  • To assess the outcomes and identify future research directions in plant-based scaffolds.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review was conducted using keywords 'decellularized,' 'scaffold,' and ('plant' OR 'vegetable').
  • Searches were performed in Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed, and Sage Journals.
  • Seventy-one articles were selected and analyzed for plant sources, decellularization protocols, functionalization, and results.

Main Results:

  • A wide variety of plant sources and tissues are utilized for scaffold development.
  • Protocols for decellularization, functionalization, and recellularization are diverse and often inhomogeneous.
  • Variable results were observed, with success predominantly demonstrated in in vitro studies.

Conclusions:

  • The field of plant-based scaffolds holds significant potential for biotechnological applications.
  • Future research should prioritize plant sources with low economic and environmental impact.
  • Standardization of methods and thorough in vivo performance characterization are crucial for advancing the field.