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Designing of ECM-Based Biomimetic Scaffolds for Nerve Tissue Engineering Applications

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Dr. Manasa Nune

Dr. Manasa Nune

Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Dr. Manasa Nune is an Assistant Professor at the Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Bengaluru, since 2017. She worked during her Ph.D. period to develop nanofibrous scaffolds for peripheral nerve regeneration at the Center for Nanotechnology & Advance Biomaterials (CeNTAB), SASTRA University, Thanjavur. Post that, she worked as Research Associate at the Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advance Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, on conducting biomaterials for the application in CNS regeneration and spinal cord injuries. She is currently exploring the areas of stem cell research for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering using novel biomaterial scaffolds, their modifications, and decellularized matrices by electrospinning and 3D bioprinting technologies.

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Injuries to the nervous system are one of the most challenging problems due to their intrinsically low regeneration capacity. Nerve tissue engineering strategies include the use of nerve conduits, biomaterial scaffolds, decellularized matrices, 3D bio-printed substrates, etc. In recent years, increased progress is being made on decellularized scaffolds, which are shown to provide a promising strategy for nerve regeneration. Decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) is gaining popularity in scaffold engineering as it preserves the native 3D architecture and proteins of the ECM. Thereby, the use of decellularized matrices has garnered enormous attention from researchers as a scaffold material as well as bio-ink for 3D bioprinting. After successful decellularization, a process called recellularization is employed. It involves the repopulation of acellular ECM scaffolds to generate various types of engineered constructs with specific structures and functions. However, the process involves certain intricate details to be followed in order to be a successful strategy. Therefore, the objective of this collection is to share standard protocols or novel methods for the use of cell or tissue-derived ECM as a biomimetic scaffold material specifically for the development of nerve guide conduits or scaffolds for nerve regeneration. This collection will bring out various design strategies used for developing such promising materials for nerve tissue engineering.

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