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Role of silk fibroin biomaterials as artificial ECM for 3D in vitro modeling

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Abstract

The generation of three-dimensional (3D) biological tissues/organs through in vitro models is a promising approach to study and closely simulate the complex biological aspects and interactions within tissues. The combination of cells and engineered matrices to create biologically relevant 3D structures has significantly improved our understanding regarding tissues growth and organization. Different polymers have been used to develop scaffolds engineered and 3D tissues, being silk fibroin (SF)–based biomaterials particularly interesting due to the biologically relevant properties of this protein and successful application in multiple medial fields. This chapter highlights the main benefits of engineering SF-based scaffolds for use as artificial extracellular matrix in 3D in vitro modeling.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMultiscale cell-biomaterials interplay in musculoskeletal tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
EditorsJ. Miguel Oliveira, Rui L. Reis, Sandra Pina
PublisherAcademic Press
Chapter16
Pages377-405
Number of pages29
ISBN (Electronic)9780323918213
ISBN (Print)9780323972628
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 3D models
  • Biopolymers
  • ECM
  • In vitro modeling
  • Regenerative medicine
  • Scaffolds
  • Silk fibroin

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