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Optimizing Extracellular Vesicle Delivery Using a Core-Sheath 3D-Bioprinted Scaffold for Chronic Wound Management
Published on: February 28, 2025
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Cell-engineered technologies for wound healing and tissue regeneration.
Malay Nayak1, Durba Banerjee1, Vangala Venugopal2
1School of Biomedical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Summary
This review explores cell-engineered technologies for wound healing and tissue regeneration. It covers genetic modifications, cell delivery systems like hydrogels and 3D bioprinting, clinical applications, and future research directions.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Regenerative Medicine
- Tissue Engineering
Background:
- Wound healing and tissue regeneration remain significant clinical challenges.
- Cell-based therapies offer promising solutions but require advanced engineering.
- Diverse cell-engineered technologies are emerging for therapeutic applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review diverse cell-engineered technologies for wound healing and tissue regeneration.
- To highlight various engineered techniques, genetic modifications, and delivery systems.
- To evaluate clinical applicability and identify future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of cell-engineered technologies for wound healing and tissue regeneration.
- Analysis of genetic modification strategies to enhance cellular properties.
- Exploration of cell delivery systems such as hydrogels and 3D bioprinting.
- Evaluation of clinical translation and challenges.
Main Results:
- Various cell types can be genetically modified to improve therapeutic efficacy.
- Hydrogels and 3D bioprinting represent innovative approaches for cell delivery.
- Significant progress has been made in translating these technologies towards clinical use.
- Key challenges in scalability, regulation, and long-term efficacy persist.
Conclusions:
- Cell-engineered technologies hold immense potential for advancing wound healing and tissue regeneration.
- Optimizing genetic modifications and delivery systems is crucial for therapeutic success.
- Addressing clinical and regulatory hurdles is essential for widespread adoption.
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