Tissue engineering

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

Tissue engineering uses combinations of cells, biodegradeable scaffolds and other biological substances to repair or replace body parts.

Tissue engineering is a broad term

The term encompasses the use of biocompatible and biodegradable scaffolds, cells, hydrogels, and necessary growth factors in a damaged body part to mimic the native features of the specific tissue and provide support until it matures.