Biodegradable scaffolds have been extensively studied due to their wide applications in
biomaterials and tissue engineering. However, infections associated with in vivo use of …

The development of biomaterials for cardiac tissue engineering (CTE) is challenging,
primarily owing to the requirement of achieving a surface with favourable characteristics that …

For 3D bioprinted tissues to be scaled-up to clinically relevant sizes, effective
prevascularisation strategies are required to provide the necessary nutrients for normal …

Modern implantable medical devices have evolved beyond serving as physical surrogates,
to also playing an active role in restoring bodily functions. The progress of implantable …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in the USA. The limited availability
of healthy autologous vessels for bypass grafting procedures has led to the fabrication of …

This article summarizes the views expressed at the third session of the workshop" Tissue
Engineering—The Next Generation," which was devoted to the engineering of complex …

Growth factors play a crucial role in information transfer between cells and their
microenvironment in tissue engineering and regeneration. They initiate their action by …

Tissue engineering is a newly emerging biomedical technology, which aids and increases
the repair and regeneration of deficient and injured tissues. It employs the principles from …

The biological response to implanted biomaterials in mammals is a complex series of events
that involves many biochemical pathways. Shortly after implantation, fibrinogen and other …

Timely vascularization is essential for optimal performance of bone regenerative constructs.
Vascularization is efficiently stimulated by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a …