About this Research Topic
Opportunities to address some of the problems encountered in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are provided by the development of new biomaterials with distinctive characteristics and functionalities. In this context, the material properties made possible by micro- and nanotechnologies offer a wide range of potential applications, such as scaffold manufacturing and modeling, cell guidance, and bio-encapsulation techniques. For example, inorganic or organic micro- and nanoparticles can be combined with pre-existing structures to provide a multifunctional platform. By doing so, it is possible to create a cell microenvironment that responds to stimuli, reinforces the structural integrity of three-dimensional structures, or regulates the release of biological molecules (such as growth factors, medications, etc.) to cause specific biological effects (such as cell division and proliferation).
The current Research Topic aims to include the most recent developments in colloidal particles for regenerative medicine, which typically range in size from a few nanometers to a few microns. Special emphasis will be placed on recently synthesized formulations that provide cutting-edge insights and views for the development of this interdisciplinary approach.
Areas to be covered in this Research Topic may include, but are not limited to:
• Micro- and nanoparticles: synthesis, functionalization, characterization
• Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
• Colloidal organic and inorganic formulations
• Cell-based therapy
• Drug and gene delivery
• Particles-based cell/transplant tracking
• Cell-embedding formulations (e.g. nanocomposite bioinks, micro/nanoparticle-integrated scaffolds)
• Stimuli-responsive materials
• In situ monitoring of regeneration biomarkers
The current Research Topic aims to include the most recent developments in colloidal particles for regenerative medicine, which typically range in size from a few nanometers to a few microns. Special emphasis will be placed on recently synthesized formulations that provide cutting-edge insights and views for the development of this interdisciplinary approach.
Areas to be covered in this Research Topic may include, but are not limited to:
• Micro- and nanoparticles: synthesis, functionalization, characterization
• Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
• Colloidal organic and inorganic formulations
• Cell-based therapy
• Drug and gene delivery
• Particles-based cell/transplant tracking
• Cell-embedding formulations (e.g. nanocomposite bioinks, micro/nanoparticle-integrated scaffolds)
• Stimuli-responsive materials
• In situ monitoring of regeneration biomarkers
Keywords: Tissue engineering, Regenerative medicine, Organic, Inorganic, Biomaterials, Bioactive agent delivery, Cell tracking and stimulation, Scaffold design, Biofabrication, micro- and nanoparticles
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