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Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy

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ISSN (Print): 1574-888X
ISSN (Online): 2212-3946

Tissue Engineering Applications and Stem Cell Approaches to the Skin, Nerves and Blood Vessels

Author(s): Natasha E. Picardo and Wasim S. Khan

Volume 7, Issue 2, 2012

Page: [115 - 121] Pages: 7

DOI: 10.2174/157488812799218965

Price: $65

Abstract

Tissue engineering applies the principles of life sciences and engineering to the development of biological substitutes to restore, maintain or improve tissue function. Developments in this multidisciplinary field have yielded advances in the reconstruction of skin, peripheral nerves and blood vessels. In this review we highlight the fundamental principles and challenges of engineering products which can mimic both the structure and function of these tissues in their healthy state. We discuss the recent progress in the field with its implications for revolutionising healthcare in the future.

Keywords: Bioengineering, regenerative medicine, scaffolds, stem cells, tissue engineering, Skin, Nerves, Blood Vessels, tendon regeneration, Fibrin


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