Metallic ions as therapeutic agents in tissue engineering scaffolds: an overview of their biological applications and strategies for new developments

Mourino V, Pablo Cattalini J, Boccaccini AR (2012)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2012

Journal

Journal of the Royal Society Interface Royal Society, The

Publisher: Royal Society, The

Pages Range: 401-419

Journal Issue: 9

DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2011.0611

Abstract

This article provides an overview on the application of metallic ions in the fields of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, focusing on their therapeutic applications and the need to design strategies for controlling the release of loaded ions from biomaterial scaffolds. A detailed summary of relevant metallic ions with potential use in tissue engineering approaches is presented. Remaining challenges in the field and directions for future research efforts with focus on the key variables needed to be taken into account when considering the controlled release of metallic ions in tissue engineering therapeutics are also highlighted. © 2011 The Royal Society.

Authors with CRIS profile

Aldo Boccaccini Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffwissenschaften (Biomaterialien)

Involved external institutions

Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) / University of Buenos Aires AR Argentina (AR)

How to cite

APA:

Mourino, V., Pablo Cattalini, J., & Boccaccini, A.R. (2012). Metallic ions as therapeutic agents in tissue engineering scaffolds: an overview of their biological applications and strategies for new developments. Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 9, 401-419. https://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2011.0611

MLA:

Mourino, Viviana, Juan Pablo Cattalini, and Aldo R. Boccaccini. "Metallic ions as therapeutic agents in tissue engineering scaffolds: an overview of their biological applications and strategies for new developments." Journal of the Royal Society Interface 9 (2012): 401-419.

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