Mineralized collagen scaffolds for regenerative engineering applications
Vasiliki Kolliopoulos, Brendan A.C. Harley
Abstract
Collagen is a primary constituent of the tissue extracellular matrix. As a result, collagen has been a common component of tissue engineering biomaterials, including those to promote bone regeneration or to investigate cell-material interactions in the context of bone homeostasis or disease. This review summarizes key considerations regarding current state-of-the-art design and use of collagen biomaterials for these applications. We also describe strategic opportunities for collagen biomaterials to address a new era of challenges, including immunomodulation and appropriate consideration of sex and other patient characteristics in biomaterial design.
Topics & Concepts
BiomaterialExtracellular matrixTissue engineeringContext (archaeology)Regeneration (biology)Regenerative medicineChemistryBiomedical engineeringNanotechnologyCell biologyMaterials scienceStem cellEngineeringBiologyBiochemistryPaleontologyBone Tissue Engineering MaterialsTissue Engineering and Regenerative MedicinePeriodontal Regeneration and Treatments