State-of-the-Art Strategies for the Vascularization of Three-Dimensional Engineered Organs
- Author:
Sangil MIN
1
;
In Kap KO
;
James J YOO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Bioengineering; Angiogenesis; Tissue scaffolds
- MeSH: Bioengineering; Tissue Scaffolds
- From:Vascular Specialist International 2019;35(2):77-89
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Engineering three-dimensional (3D) implantable tissue constructs is a promising strategy for replacing damaged or diseased tissues and organs with functional replacements. However, the efficient vascularization of new 3D organs is a major scientific and technical challenge since large tissue constructs or organs require a constant blood supply to survive in vivo. Current approaches to solving this problem generally fall into the following three major categories: (a) cell-based, (b) angiogenic factor-based, and (c) scaffold-based. In this review, we summarize state-of-the-art technologies that are used to develop complex, stable, and functional vasculature for engineered 3D tissue constructs and organs; additionally, we have suggested directions for future research.
