Recent Advances in Alginate-Based Hydrogels for Cell Transplantation Applications

Autor: Alireza Kavand, François Noverraz, Sandrine Gerber-Lemaire
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Pharmaceutics, Vol 16, Iss 4, p 469 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1999-4923
DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16040469
Popis: With its exceptional biocompatibility, alginate emerged as a highly promising biomaterial for a large range of applications in regenerative medicine. Whether in the form of microparticles, injectable hydrogels, rigid scaffolds, or bioinks, alginate provides a versatile platform for encapsulating cells and fostering an optimal environment to enhance cell viability. This review aims to highlight recent studies utilizing alginate in diverse formulations for cell transplantation, offering insights into its efficacy in treating various diseases and injuries within the field of regenerative medicine.
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