Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2016, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (38): 5737-5744.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2016.38.017

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Extracellular matrix-derived scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering  

Xiao Tong-guang1, 2, Zhang Yi-min3, Guo Wei-min1, Liu Shu-yun1, Yang Jian-hua2, Guo Quan-yi1
  

  1. 1Institute of Orthopaedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China; 2Jimusi University, Jiamusi 154007, Heilongjiang Province, China; 3the First Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, China
  • Received:2016-08-05 Online:2016-09-16 Published:2016-09-16
  • Contact: Yang Jian-hua, Chief physician, Jimusi University, Jiamusi 154007, Heilongjiang Province, China Guo Quan-yi, Chief physician, Institute of Orthopaedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
  • About author:Xiao tong-guang, Studying for master’s degree, Institute of Orthopaedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China; Jimusi University, Jiamusi 154007, Heilongjiang Province, China
  • Supported by:
    the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81472092; the National High-Tech Research and Deveolpment Program of China (863 Program), No. 2012AA020502

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: At present, a variety of extracellular matrix-derived scaffolds have been successfully applied for cartilage tissue engineering in experiment and clinical practice.
OBJECTIVE: To summarize the application and research status of extracellular matrix-derived scaffolds in cartilage tissue engineering.
METHODS: A computer-based online search in PubMed, CNKI, CqVip and WanFang databases was performed using the keywords of “tissue engineering, cartilage, extracellular matrix, scaffolds” in English and Chinese, respectively. A total of 1 140 literatures were retrieved, and finally 65 eligible literatures were included.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: In terms of the components, extracellular matrix-derived scaffolds are divided into monomeric natural polymers, mixed natural polymers, natural polymers compositing with synthetic polymers as well as acellular extracellular matrix-derived materials. Extracellular matrix-derived scaffolds hold good biocompatibility and degradability, and can promote proliferation and differentiation of choncrodytes; therefore, they as good bionic scaffolds have been applied for cartilage tissue engineering in clinical practice, However, poor mechanical properties and difficulty to molding should never be ignored. Further research should focus on improving the preparation technology by combining synthetic materials with extracellular matrix-derived scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering. 

Key words: Cartilage, Extracellular Matrix, Tissue Engineering

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