optimizing-attachment-human-mesenchymal-stem-cells-on-poly

Optimizing Attachment of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Poly(&#949;-caprolactone) Electrospun Yarns

Research into biomaterials and tissue engineering often includes cell-based in vitro investigations, which require initial knowledge of the starting cell ...

The University of Manchester

Research into scaffolds tailored for specific tissue engineering and biomaterial applications continues to develop as these structures are commonly impeded by their limitations. For example, electrospun fibres and hydrogels are commonly exploited because of their ability to mimic natural tissues; however, their clinical use remains restricted due to negligible cellular infiltration and poor mechanical properties, respectively. A small number of research groups are beginning to investigate composite scaffolds based on electrospun fibres and hydrogels in an attempt to overcome their individual shortcomings. This review paper discusses the various methodologies and approaches currently undertaken to create these novel composite structures and their intended applications. The combination of these two commonly used scaffold architectures to create synergistically superior structures is showing potential with regards to therapeutic use within the tissue engineering community.

Lucy A. Bosworth

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