Table 2.
Biomaterials for stem cell culture.
| Types | Examples | Properties | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural biomaterial | Collagen, hyaluronic acid, gelatin, laminin, fibrin | Good biocompatibility | Cartilage/bone repair | |
| Less immune responsive | Osteochondral repair | |||
| Self-existing biosignal | Cornea repair | |||
| Short degradation period | Nerve regeneration | |||
| Poor mechanical strength | Coating matrix | |||
| Synthetic biomaterial | Polymer | PLA, PLGA, PCL, PEG, PVA, PHEMA, PMMA | Easy modification Properties can be designed |
All kinds of stem cell culture and tissue repair |
| Ceramic | HA, TCP, bioactive glass | Good mechanical strength Poor degradability Poor tensile property |
Additives in bone tissue engineering | |
| Metal | Titanium, titanium alloy, stainless steel, cobalt alloy | Good compressive strength Good fatigue resistance Non-degradable Non-bioadhesive |
Orthopedic and dental treatment | |