Regenerative Therapy Using Blood-Derived Biomaterials
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2021) | Viewed by 30898
Special Issue Editor
Interests: platelet concentrates; regenerative dentistry; tissue engineering; quality control
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Dear Colleague,
Blood is the most easily accessible source of bioderived materials in our body. Among these blood-derived biomaterials, because of their high ability to mimic in vivo healing processes, platelet concentrates, such as PRP and its derivatives, have been widely spread and are appreciated as the most successful model in therapies for soft and hard tissue regeneration. However, we should also recognize the real current situation that their clinical application lacks sufficient basic evidence at cellular and molecular levels, and thus, their regenerative action, especially for bone regeneration, is still under controversy.
To improve their efficacy and reproducibility, we should think and work harder independently or collaboratively. Evidence-based development of novel promising blood-derived materials would be the most commonly assumed standard approach. Standardization of pre-existing preparation protocols, establishment of quality inspection methods and proposal of combinational use with other therapies could be alternative approaches. Furthermore, you may have much more exciting ideas for how to achieve this goal.
In this Special Issue, the topics of interest are not limited to the abovementioned ones. Original impactful cutting-edge research and insightful review articles regarding basic aspects of blood-derived biomaterials are highly welcome.
Dr. Tomoyuki Kawase
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Blood-derived biomaterials
- Platelet-rich plasma
- Platelet-rich fibrin
- Serum albumin
- Blood components
- Platelet extracts
- Preparation protocols
- Quality assurance
- Regenerative therapy
- Tissue engineering
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