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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 18, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2006
Jackie Y. Ying, Singapore, SG;
Shyi-herng Kan, Singapore, SG;
Jeremy Loh Ming Hock, Singapore, SG;
Karl Schumacher, Singapore, SG;
James Tseng-ming Hsieh, Singapore, SG;
Jackie Y. Ying, Singapore, SG;
Shyi-Herng Kan, Singapore, SG;
Jeremy Loh Ming Hock, Singapore, SG;
Karl Schumacher, Singapore, SG;
James Tseng-Ming Hsieh, Singapore, SG;
Agency for Science, Technology & Research, Connexis, SG;
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses involving biocompatible structures for tissue engineering and organ replacement and, more specifically, biocompatible structures formed by three-dimensional fabrication, are described. In some embodiments, the biocompatible structures are scaffolds for cells that can be used as tissue engineering templates and/or as artificial organs. The structures may be three-dimensional and can mimic the shapes and dimensions of tissues and/or organs, including the microarchitecture and porosities of the tissues and organs. Pores in the structure may allow delivery of molecules across the structure, and may facilitate cell migration and/or generation of connective tissue between the structure and its host environment. Structures of the invention can be implanted into a mammal and/or may be used ex vivo as bioartificial assist devices.