About this Research Topic
We intend to create a cross-talk between different groups involved in basic, translational, and clinical research in the field of MNM used for regenerative purposes. The topic intends to bring together expert opinions and reports from the field of material science, cell biology, and regenerative medicine as well as from clinicians dedicated to implementing regenerative strategies in their daily practice. The scope is to increase awareness regarding the multiple opportunities magnetic materials offer in advancing tissue engineering and regenerative medicine products to clinics. Existent and predictable challenges and potential bottlenecks introduced by clinical use as well as opportunities and issues related to scaling up manufacturing processes will be debated.
This special issue intends to reflect state of the art in the use of nanomagnetic material (MNM) for regenerative purposes focusing on their particularities, and advantages compared to other nanomaterials, biocompatibility as well as challenges and unresolved issues regarding MNM's impact on cells, and tissue and organism level.
Specific themes:
-stem cell interaction with nanomagnetic materials and potential in influencing cell fate
-magnetic nano scaffolds for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering
-magnetic nanomaterial-based drug and bioactive molecule delivery
-tracking and targeting using magnetic nanomaterials
-immune effect of magnetic nanomaterials
-challenges in translating nanomaterial-based regenerative medicine products to the clinic
Keywords: Magnetic materials, stem cells, differentiation, regeneration, nanomaterials, tissue engineering, nanobiotechnology
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