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From Scaffolds to Complex Systems: Functional Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine

Cristian Scheau, Andreea Cristiana Didilescu, Constantin Caruntu

Abstract

Regenerative medicine stands at a crossroad between biology and materials science, where functional biomaterials are expected to interact with living tissues, guide repair, and restore functionality [...].
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OpenAlex topics: Pluripotent Stem Cells Research · Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine · Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications

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Affiliations

Department of Physiology, The “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania

Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, “Foisor” Clinical Hospital of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Osteoarticular TB, 021382 Bucharest, Romania

Department of Embryology, Faculty of Dentistry, The “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania

Department of Dermatology, “Prof. N.C. Paulescu” National Institute of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, 011233 Bucharest, Romania

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