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3D scaffolds grow retinal cells to combat macular degeneration

Researchers achieve 150-day retinal cell growth, but biocompatibility uncertain

06-Aug-2023

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Researchers tackle macular degeneration by regenerating retinal cells.

Nottingham Trent University researchers crafted 3D polymer nanofiber scaffolds for human retinal cell growth.

Using electrospinning, they produced thin, water-attracting scaffolds for cell growth.

Synthetic scaffolds enhance retinal cell growth and function for 150 days.

The research is promising for regenerative medicine, but biocompatibility with human tissue is a question.

Published in Materials & Design.

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Materials and Design

Peer-reviewed journal, covers inorganic and organic materials research

Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

Public Research university.

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Vision (health), Regenerative Medicine
3D scaffolds grow retinal cells to combat macular degeneration