Tissue engineering: pioneering solutions for real-world applications

Recent advancements in tissue engineering, such as 3D printing and bioink development, are driving the shift towards enabling real-world applications like spinal cord repair, bone regeneration and organ bioprinting, offering innovative solutions for a range of challenging medical needs. Tissue engineering is an innovative and fast-growing field in regenerative medicine that combines cells, scaffolds and biologically active molecules to create living tissues ex vivo with specific characteristics. These engineered tissues can be implanted with the aim of restoring, maintaining or improving biological function, as defined by The Glossary of Advanced Therapies.   Unlike traditional medical treatments that often rely on external interventions like drugs or surgeries, tissue engineering focuses on regenerating or replacing damaged tissues by mimicking...