3D printed TCP-based scaffold incorporating VEGF-loaded PLGA microspheres for craniofacial tissue engineering

Vascularization is a critical process during bone regeneration/repair and the lack of tissue vascularization is recognized as a major challenge in applying bone tissue engineering methods for cranial and maxillofacial surgeries. The aim of our study is to fabricate a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-loaded gelatin/alginate/ β-TCP composite scaffold by 3D printing method using a computer-assisted design (CAD) model.

Source: Dental Materials - September 4, 2017 Category: Materials Science Authors: F. Fahimipour, M. Rasoulianboroujeni, E. Dashtimoghadam, K. Khoshroo, M. Tahriri, F. Bastami, D. Lobner, L. Tayebi Source Type: research