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Review
. 2014 Feb;42(2):323-37.
doi: 10.1007/s10439-013-0859-6. Epub 2013 Jul 3.

Biomaterials for tissue engineering

Esther J Lee  1 , F Kurtis Kasper, Antonios G Mikos
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Biomaterials for tissue engineering

Esther J Lee et al. Ann Biomed Eng. 2014 Feb.

Abstract

Biomaterials serve as an integral component of tissue engineering. They are designed to provide architectural framework reminiscent of native extracellular matrix in order to encourage cell growth and eventual tissue regeneration. Bone and cartilage represent two distinct tissues with varying compositional and mechanical properties. Despite these differences, both meet at the osteochondral interface. This article presents an overview of current biomaterials employed in bone and cartilage applications, discusses some design considerations, and alludes to future prospects within this field of research.

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Conflicts of Interest

No benefits in any form have been or will be received from a commercial party related directly or indirectly to the subject of this manuscript.

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