Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy for Cartilage Repair
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2024) | Viewed by 1238
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biomaterials; mesenchymal stem cells; chondrocytes; hydrogels; immunomodulation; cartilage bioreactor; chondrogenesis; osteoarthritis; regenerative medicine
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The aim of this Special Issue is to gather publications in order to present a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art techniques, advancements, and challenges in the field of tissue engineering and cell therapy for cartilage repair.
Cartilage is a critical component of our musculoskeletal system, providing cushioning and flexibility to joints. However, it has limited regenerative capabilities, making cartilage injuries and degenerative conditions a significant challenge to treat. In recent years, tissue engineering and cell therapy have emerged as promising approaches for cartilage repair, aiming to restore damaged or degenerated cartilage and improve overall joint function. However, challenges remain, including achieving proper integration with the host tissue, ensuring long-term durability of the repaired cartilage, and addressing potential immune responses.
Despite these challenges, the field of tissue engineering and cell therapy for cartilage repair continues to advance rapidly, with ongoing research focusing on refining scaffold materials, optimizing cell sources, and developing innovative techniques to enhance the effectiveness of these approaches. The ultimate goal is to provide patients with more durable, functional, and personalized solutions for cartilage repair, potentially revolutionizing the treatment of cartilage-related disorders and improving the quality of life for individuals with joint injuries and degenerative conditions.
This Special Issue welcomes original article and reviews in several topics, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Novel biomaterials and scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering.
- Stem cell-based approaches for cartilage repair and regeneration.
- Preclinical and clinical studies on tissue-engineered cartilage.
- Strategies for promoting integration with host tissue and mitigating immune responses.
- Advancements in bioreactor technologies for cartilage tissue culture.
Dr. Reihane Ziadlou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- tissue engineering
- cell therapy
- cartilage repair
- regenerative medicine
- chondrogenesis
- osteoarthritis
- hydrogels
- cartilage tissue-engineering strategies
- cartilage tissue regeneration
