title: The science of tissue engineering.
abstract: This article reviews the development of tissue engineering during the last decade. The science began to fully develop in association with efforts to combine viable cells with biocompatible material. The history and scope of this new field are presented. Basic principles of cell biology, materials, and technologies are discussed. Future challenges in the field are presented.
authors.affiliation: Center for Tissue Engineering, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts 01655-0300, USA.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Vacanti
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Vacanti
mesh_terms: D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D046508:Culture Techniques; D006801:Humans; D014022:Tissue Survival; D016378:Tissue Transplantation
chemical_list: D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible