Publication Type : Journal Article
Thematic Areas : Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine
Publisher : European Polymer Journal.
Source : European Polymer Journal, Volume 75, Number C, p.538 (2016)
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Keywords : Adipose, Bone, Cartilage, Hydrogels, Injectable hydrogels, Intervertebral discs, Minimal invasive, Minimally invasive surgical procedures, Muscle, Patient rehabilitation, Polymeric hydrogels, Regenerative medicine, Scaffolds (biology), Surgery, Therapeutic agents, Tissue, tissue engineering
Campus : Kochi
School : Center for Nanosciences
Center : Amrita Center for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine Move, Nanosciences
Department : Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine
Year : 2016
Abstract : The desire and need to minimize traditional open surgeries is gearing up as it could reduce the healthcare expenses and improve the recovery time for the patients. Minimal invasive procedures using endoscopes, catheters and needles have been developed considerably in the last few decades. In the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, there is a need for advancement over the conventional scaffolds and pre-formed hydrogels. In this scenario, injectable hydrogels have gained wider appreciation among the researchers, as they can be used in minimally invasive surgical procedures. Injectable gels with their ease of handling, complete filling of the defect area and good permeability have emerged as promising biomaterials. The system can effectively deliver a wide array of therapeutic agents like drugs, growth factors, fillers and even cells. This review provides an overview of the recent trends in the preparation of injectable hydrogels, along with key factors to be kept in balance for designing an effective injectable hydrogel system. Further, we have summarized the application of injectable hydrogels in adipose, bone, cartilage, intervertebral discs and muscle tissue engineering. © 2015 Elsevier Ltd.
Cite this Research Publication : A. Sivashanmugam, R. Kumar, A., M. Priya, V., Nair, S. V., and Jayakumar, R., “Erratum : An Overview of Injectable Polymeric Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering”, European Polymer Journal, vol. 75, p. 538, 2016.