The tunable mechanical and structural properties of protein-based hydrogels make them excellent scaffolds for tissue engineering and repair. Moreover, using protein-based components provides the option to insert sequences associated with promoting both cellular adhesion to the substrate and overall cell growth. Protein-based hydrogel components are appealing for their structural designability, specific biological functionality, and stimuli-responsiveness. Here we present highlights in the field of protein-based hydrogels for tissue engineering applications including design requirements, components, and gel types.
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Schloss, A. C., Williams, D. M., & Regan, L. J. (2016). Protein-based hydrogels for tissue engineering. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 940, 167–177. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-39196-0_8
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