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Nae Gyune Rim1, Choongsoo S Shin2,5 and Heungsoo Shin1,3,4,5
1 Department of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, Hanyang University, 17 Haengdang 1-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 133-791, Korea
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sogang University, 1 Shinsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 121-742, Korea
3 Institute for Bioengineering and Biopharmaceutical Research, 17 Haengdang 1-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 133-791, Korea
4 Institute of Aging Society, Hanyang University, 17 Haengdang 1-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 133-791, Korea
5 Authors to whom any correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The ultimate goal of tissue engineering is to replace damaged tissues by applying engineering technology and the principles of life sciences. To successfully engineer a desirable tissue, three main elements of cells, scaffolds and growth factors need to be harmonized. Biomaterial-based scaffolds serve as a critical platform both to support cell adhesion and to deliver growth factors. Various methods of fabricating scaffolds have been investigated. One recently developed method that is growing in popularity is called electrospinning. Electrospinning is known for its capacity to make fibrous and porous structures that are similar to natural extracellular matrix (ECM). Other advantages to electrospinning include its ability to create relatively large surface to volume ratios, its ability to control fiber size from micro- to nano-scales and its versatility in material choice. Although early work with electrospun fibers has shown promise in the regeneration of certain types of tissues, further modification of their chemical, biological and mechanical properties would permit future advancements. In this paper, current approaches to the development of modular electrospun fibers as scaffolds for tissue engineering are discussed. Their chemical and physical characteristics can be tuned for the regeneration of specific target tissues by co-spinning of multiple materials and by post-modification of the surface of electrospun fibers. In addition, topology or structure can also be controlled to elicit specific responses from cells and tissues. The selection of proper polymers, suitable surface modification techniques and the control of the dimension and arrangement of the fibrous structure of electrospun fibers can offer versatility and tissue specificity, and therefore provide a blueprint for specific tissue engineering applications.
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