Nanogels for bone tissue engineering – from synthesis to application
A Sankaranarayanan, Anushikaa Ramprasad, S. Shree Ganesh, Ganesh Harini, B. Harish Ramanathan, Abinaya Shanmugavadivu, N. Selvamurugan
Abstract
. Nanogel-based scaffolds are a viable treatment modality for enhanced bone regeneration. They act as carriers for cells and active ingredients capable of controlled release, enhanced mechanical support, and osteogenesis for enhanced bone tissue regeneration. However, the development of such nanogel constructs might involve combinations of several biomaterials to fabricate active ingredients that can control release, enhance mechanical support, and facilitate osteogenesis for more effective bone tissue regeneration. Hence, this review aims to highlight the potential of nanogel-based scaffolds to address the needs of bone tissue engineering.