Scaffolddriven
Scaffolddriven is a term used to describe processes, designs, or systems in which a scaffold acts as the primary driver of organization, growth, or function. In practice, a scaffold provides a three-dimensional framework that guides cell attachment, matrix deposition, and tissue formation, or directs the assembly of nanomaterials. The term, often written as scaffold-driven in ordinary usage, emphasizes the central role of the scaffold in shaping outcomes.
Mechanisms and design principles associated with scaffolddriven approaches focus on scaffold geometry, porosity, and surface chemistry.
Applications span several fields. In tissue engineering, scaffold-driven strategies aim to regenerate bone, cartilage, skin, or
Materials and manufacturing methods commonly used include biocompatible polymers such as PLGA and PCL, natural polymers
Challenges include ensuring biocompatibility and immune tolerance, achieving mechanical properties that match target tissues, coordinating scaffold