Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Research Group

Review Paper

Towards the Design of 3D Multiscale Instructive Tissue Engineering Constructs: Current approaches and trends

Abstract

The design of 3D constructs with adequate properties to instruct and guide cells both in vitro and in vivo is one of the major focuses of tissue engineering. Successful tissue regeneration depends on the favorable crosstalk between the supporting structure, the cells and the host tissue so that a balanced matrix production and degradation is achieved. Herein, the major occurring events and players in normal and regenerative tissue are overviewed. These have been inspiring the selection or synthesis of instructive cues to include into the 3D constructs. We further highlight the importance of a multiscale perception of the range of features that can be included on the biomimetic structures. Lastly, we focus on the current and developing tissue-engineering approaches for the preparation of such 3D constructs: top-down, bottom-up and integrative. Bottom-up and integrative approaches present a higher potential for the design of tissue engineering devices with multiscale features and higher biochemichal control than top-down strategies, and are the main focus of this review.

Journal
Biotechnology Advances
Volume
33
Issue
6 Part. 1
Pagination
i842–855
Publisher
Elsevier
URL
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0734975015300069
Keywords
Biomaterials, Bottom-up, building-blocks, construct, instructive, integrative, multiscale, nano, nanobiomaterials, scaffolds, top-down
Rights
Restricted Access (2 Years)
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Status
published
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