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TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
Volume 38, Issue 2, Pages 178-190Publisher
CELL PRESS
DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2019.07.014
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- University of Massachusetts Lowell startup funds
- Urban Massachusetts Alliance for Minority Participation (UMLSAMP) program
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Tissue engineering faces a recurring challenge in the transformation of biomaterials into 3D constructs that mimic the biological, chemical, and mechanical features of native tissues. Some of the conventional approaches can be sophisticated and involve extensive material processing and high-cost fabrication procedures. Despite tremendous strides in biomaterials discovery and characterization, the functional and manufacturing limitations have led to the innovation of novel biomimetic techniques that borrow from nature, human-made commodities, and other parts of life to overcome the challenges in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. This review explores engineering strategies that involve unusual materials for improved functionality, scalability, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. The biomaterials discussed are globally accessible resources and can serve across a wide spectrum of biomedical research areas.
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