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Scaffolds for liver tissue engineering

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Abstract

This review focuses on the expanding role for biomaterials and polymer scaffolds in liver tissue engineering. Studies are subdivided into in vitro and in vivo approaches. The in vitro section of the review discusses the challenges specific to liver tissue engineering, and how the choice of scaffold and its structure influences the success of the regenerative medicine strategy. The in vivo section evaluates early attempts to stimulate liver repair with cell and growth factor therapies, their failings and how current approaches aim to solve these problems. © 2006 Future Drugs Ltd.

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Author(s): Hammond JS, Beckingham IJ, Shakesheff KM

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Expert Review of Medical Devices

Year: 2006

Volume: 3

Issue: 1

Pages: 21-27

Online publication date: 09/01/2014

ISSN (print): 1743-4440

ISSN (electronic): 1745-2422

URL: https://doi.org/10.1586/17434440.3.1.21

DOI: 10.1586/17434440.3.1.21

PubMed id: 16359250

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