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      Nanoengineered biomaterials for repair and regeneration of orthopedic tissue interfaces.

      Acta Biomaterialia
      Elsevier BV
      Biomaterials, Tissue engineering, Orthopedic tissues, Nanomaterials, Nanocomposite, Interface tissue

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          Orthopedic interface tissue engineering aims to mimic the structure and function of soft-to-hard tissue junctions, particularly bone-ligament, bone-tendon, and bone-cartilage interfaces. A range of engineering approaches has been proposed to mimic the gradient architecture, physical properties and chemical characteristics of interface tissues using conventional polymeric biomaterials. Recent developments in nanomaterials and nanofabrication technologies introduce a range of synthesis and fabrication tools to effectively engineer the structure and function of native tissue interfaces. In this review, we will focus on nanoengineered strategies used to replicate the structural and functional aspects of native biological tissues for engineering bone-cartilage, bone-ligament, and bone-tendon interfaces. This review will also highlight some of the emerging applications and future potential of nanomaterials and fabrication technologies in engineering tissue interfaces.

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          27326917
          10.1016/j.actbio.2016.06.023

          Biomaterials,Tissue engineering,Orthopedic tissues,Nanomaterials,Nanocomposite,Interface tissue

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