Pharmaceutics (Mar 2024)

Recent Advances in Alginate-Based Hydrogels for Cell Transplantation Applications

  • Alireza Kavand,
  • François Noverraz,
  • Sandrine Gerber-Lemaire

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16040469
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 4
p. 469

Abstract

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With its exceptional biocompatibility, alginate emerged as a highly promising biomaterial for a large range of applications in regenerative medicine. Whether in the form of microparticles, injectable hydrogels, rigid scaffolds, or bioinks, alginate provides a versatile platform for encapsulating cells and fostering an optimal environment to enhance cell viability. This review aims to highlight recent studies utilizing alginate in diverse formulations for cell transplantation, offering insights into its efficacy in treating various diseases and injuries within the field of regenerative medicine.

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