Tissue engineering and stem cell therapy in neurogenic bladder dysfunction: current and future perspectives

K Topoliova, S Harsanyi, L Danisovic, S Ziaran - Medicina, 2023 - mdpi.com
Tissue engineering (TE) is a rapidly evolving biomedical discipline that can play an
important role in treating neurogenic bladder dysfunction and compensating for current …

Advances in 3D bioprinting for urethral tissue reconstruction

D Booth, R Afshari, M Ghovvati, K Shariati… - Trends in …, 2023 - cell.com
Urethral conditions affect children and adults, increasing the risk of urinary tract infections,
voiding and sexual dysfunction, and renal failure. Current tissue replacements differ from …

Injectable, stretchable, toughened, bioadhesive composite hydrogel for bladder injury repair

Z Fu, S Xiao, P Wang, J Zhao, Z Ling, Z An, J Shao… - RSC …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The bladder is exposed to constant internal and external mechanical forces due to its
deformation and the dynamic environment in which it is placed, which can hamper its repair …

[HTML][HTML] A novel 3D biofabrication strategy to improve cell proliferation and differentiation of human Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stromal cells for cell therapy and …

C Blanco-Elices, RI Oruezabal… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Purpose: Obtaining sufficient numbers of cells in a short time is a major goal of cell culturing
in cell therapy and tissue engineering. However, current bidimensional (2D) culture methods …

Biological Macromolecule-Based Scaffolds for Urethra Reconstruction

S Farzamfar, M Richer, M Rahmani, M Naji… - Biomolecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Urethral reconstruction strategies are limited with many associated drawbacks. In this
context, the main challenge is the unavailability of a suitable tissue that can endure urine …

Biological Properties and Medical Applications of Carbonate Apatite: A Systematic Review

R Yotsova, S Peev - Pharmaceutics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Bone defects represent an everyday challenge for clinicians who work in the fields of
orthopedic surgery, maxillofacial and oral surgery, otorhinolaryngology, and dental …

Tissue Engineering for Penile Reconstruction

E Elia, C Caneparo, C McMartin, S Chabaud, S Bolduc - Bioengineering, 2024 - mdpi.com
The penis is a complex organ with a development cycle from the fetal stage to puberty. In
addition, it may suffer from either congenital or acquired anomalies. Penile surgical …

[HTML][HTML] Fibrinogen/poly (l-lactide-co-caprolactone) copolymer scaffold: A potent adhesive material for urethral tissue regeneration in urethral injury treatment

W Jiao, W Yu, Y Wang, J Zhang, Y Wang, H He… - Regenerative …, 2023 - Elsevier
Since a scarcity of sufficient grafting materials, several complications can arise after
urothelial defect reconstruction surgery, including severe hypospadias. Accordingly …

Current evidence regarding alternative techniques for enterocystoplasty using regenerative medicine methods: a systematic review

R Arabzadeh Bahri, M Peisepar, S Maleki… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Enterocystoplasty is the most commonly used treatment for bladder reconstruction. However,
it has some major complications. In this study, we systematically reviewed the alternative …

Hybrid Materials for Tissue Repair and Replacement: Another Frontier in Biomaterial Exploitation Focusing on Cardiovascular and Urological Fields

M Casarin, M Todesco, CG Fontanella, A Morlacco… - Processes, 2023 - mdpi.com
The main purpose of tissue engineering is to fabricate and exploit engineered constructs
suitable for the effective replacement of damaged tissues and organs to perfectly integrate …