EventsThe 1st International Online Conference on Biomimetics
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This submission belongs to the session S1. Biomimetics of Materials and Structures of the event The 1st International Online Conference on Biomimetics
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15 May, 2024
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author-avatarLuca Patanè
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Jackeline de Oliveira Riqueira, Danilo Barbosa Liarte, Silvia Lenyra Meirelles Campos Titotto, Optimization of Bioinspired Scaffolds to Enhance Cell Viability and Enable Tissue Growth, in Proceedings of The 1st International Online Conference on Biomimetics, 15 May–17 May 2024, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland
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Optimization of Bioinspired Scaffolds to Enhance Cell Viability and Enable Tissue Growth

Danilo Barbosa Liarte 3
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1. The Graduate Program in Engineering and Innovation Management (PPG-INV), Federal University of ABC, Santo André, SP, Brazil, Brazil
2. 4D Printing and Biomimetics (4DB) Research Group and Lab
3. ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, Brazil
4. Center for Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC, Santo André, SP, Brazil., Brazil
Abstract

The construction of artificial biological tissues presents complex interdisciplinary challenges, requiring the convergence of knowledge from materials science, biophysics, biology, design, and related fields. The interaction between cells and the extracellular matrix (ECM) plays a crucial role in mechanobiological responses, where the tissue structure influences tissue guidance and growth. Additionally, it is important to consider the influence of various factors, such as porosity, surface topography, chemical composition, and cellular interactions, on scaffold efficacy. In this context, tissue-mimicking is of paramount importance, as it provides adequate and functional support for tissue growth, as well as enhancing cell viability rates. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of scaffold structure on the growth of biological tissues, in order to optimize their growth. Via computational models, tissue growth and its mechanical stiffness behavior can be simulated. It is expected that advances in scaffold research will lead to more sophisticated and effective tissue engineering technologies capable of promoting the regeneration of damaged or lost tissues more precisely and efficiently. The strides made in scaffold research hold substantial promise for the development of advanced tissue engineering technologies adept at effectively regenerating damaged tissues. This progress is poised to bring about profound implications for regenerative medicine, ushering in a new era of innovative therapeutic approaches to address diverse medical conditions. As such, these advancements offer not only hope for enhanced patient outcomes but also the potential for transformative breakthroughs in the field of healthcare.

Keywords
tissue-mimicking
scaffolds
structure optimization
mechanobiological responses
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