Table 3 Desirable features for biomaterials
From: Tissue engineering strategies for the induction of angiogenesis using biomaterials
| Characteristics | Index |
|---|---|
| Biocompatibility | Rejection, Inflammation, Immune responses |
| 3D template | To attach cells and guide growth |
| High surface area | Initial cell number for plating, Cell and surface interaction, Cell growth and proliferation, and cell ability to access oxygen and nutrients |
| Degradable | Match the rate of tissue regeneration to maintain tissue functionality |
| Mechanical stretching | Consistency against to biological forces |
| Enrichment with growth factors cocktail | Support the cells in synthesizing tissue-specific extracellular matrix components and growth factors required for healthy tissue growth |
| Stability | To prevent cell cytotoxicity without alteration in physical values |
| Serve as a barrier | To elicit a barrier between luminal and body cavity |
| Support the induction of vascular structure | Muscle tissue regeneration in aligned pattern to promote appropriate innervation and vascularization |