Abstract
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is needed to maintain the structural integrity of tissues and to mediate cellular dynamics. Its main components are fibrous proteins and glycosaminoglycans, which provide a suitable environment for biological functions. Thus, biomaterials with ECM-like properties have been extensively developed by modulating their key components and properties. In the field of cardiac tissue engineering, the use of biomaterials offers several advantages in that biophysical and biochemical cues can be designed to mediate cardiac cells, which is critical for maturation and regeneration. This suggests that understanding biomaterials and their use in vivo and in vitro is beneficial in terms of advancing cardiac engineering. The current review provides an overview of both natural and synthetic biomaterials and their use in cardiac engineering. In addition, we focus on different strategies to recapitulate the cardiac tissue in 2D and 3D approaches, which is an important step for the maturation of cardiac tissues toward regeneration of the adult heart.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 925 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-24 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | Coatings |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 Oct |
Keywords
- 2D pattern
- 3D printing
- Biomaterials
- Cardiac scaffolds
- Cardiac spheroids
- Cardiac tissue engineering
- Cardiomyocytes
- Extracellular matrix (ECM)
- Maturation
- Surface coating
- Tissue regeneration
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry