Publication: Is extracellular matrix (ECM) a promising scaffold biomaterial for bone repair?
Authors
Gu, Ranli ; Liu, Hao ; Zhu, Yuan ; Liu, Xuenan ; Wang, Siyi ; Liu, Yunsong
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Publisher
Universidad de Murcia, Departamento de Biologia Celular e Histiologia
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.14670/HH-18-370
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info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Description
Abstract
The increasing demand for bone grafts and
the scarcity of donors worldwide are promoting
researchers to seek alternatives. The extracellular matrix
(ECM) has been reported to enhance properties of
osteoconduction and osteoinduction by simulating the
molecular structure of bone and facilitating cell
infiltration for bone repair. As one of several novel
biomaterials, ECM has many desirable properties,
including biocompatibility, bioactivity, and biosafety.
Thus, we evaluated whether ECM is a promising
scaffold biomaterial for bone repair. In this review, we
explore ECM composition, the sources and fabrication
methods, especially the decellularization technique, of
ECM scaffolds. Furthermore, we highlight recent
progress in the use of ECM as a scaffold biomaterial for
bone repair. Generally, ECM is used in 1) threedimensional (3D) cell cultures to promote osteogenic
differentiation, 2) combinations with other biomaterials
to increase their osteogenic effects, 3) 3D printing to
produce customized or patient-tailored scaffolds for
bone repair, and 4) hydrogels derived from ECM used
for bone repair. In addition, we focus on future prospects
for application of ECM as a scaffold material used for
bone repair. From this review, we expect to have a
perfect understanding of ECM-based scaffold materials
in the hope that this leads to further research of the
production of ECM biomaterials to meet the clinical
needs for bone repair.
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Citation
Histology and Histopathology Vol. 36, nº12 (2021)
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