Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Research Group

Book Chapter

Natural Origin Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering – Properties, Processing and Performance

Abstract

Medical advances have increased life expectancy worldwide. At the same time, age-related pathologies have increased. Bone injuries are a burden among the aging population and are associated with significant socioeconomic costs. Thus, there is a need for new and efficient therapies. Advanced tissue engineering-based approaches have focused on the combination of cells, biologically active molecules, and a temporary three-dimensional porous scaffold to repair and regenerate damaged bone tissue. This chapter provides an overview of natural-based polymers and ceramics that are used as scaffolds, with a special focus on their properties, processing methods, and performance in bone tissue engineering applications.

Journal
Principles of Regenerative Medicine (Third Edition)
Pagination
535-558
Publisher
Academic Press
ISBN
978-0-12-809880-6
URL
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128098806000321
Keywords
Bone Tissue Engineering, Natural-based ceramics, Natural-based polymers, regenerative medicine, scaffolds
Rights
Restricted Access
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Status
published
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