23 Jul Method of producing tissue structures
Abstract
A method of producing a biomedical or biocompatible ‘scaffold’ or tissue structure comprises electrostatically depositing particles of one or more biocompatible materials onto a suitable substrate where the particles interlink. The particles may be mixed with bioactive agents, and cells, cell organelles or micro-organisms may be applied to the scaffold and their growth promoted. One or more implants may be attached to the scaffold or cells. The structures may be used in tissue engineering including tissue repair and cell transplantation. Also disclosed is a method of promoting cell growth by depositing desiccated cells onto a substrate followed by rehydration of the cells.
Year: 2001
Country: GB
Doc No: 2360789