Scaffolds and biomaterials for tissue engineering: a review of clinical applications.
Tissue engineering is a multidisciplinary area of research aimed at regeneration of tissues and restoration of organ function. This is achieved through implantation of cells/tissues grown outside the body or by stimulating cells to grow into an implanted matrix. In this short review, we discuss the use of biomaterials, in the form of scaffolds, for tissue engineering and review clinical applications to otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
Vats
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Tissue Engineering Centre, Imperial College, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK. a.vats@ic.ac.uk
Tolley
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Polak
J M
JM
Gough
J E
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D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013718:Tensile Strength; D023822:Tissue Engineering / Q000009:adverse effects
D001672:Biocompatible Materials