decellularizing
Decellularizing is a process used to remove all cellular material from a tissue or organ, leaving behind its extracellular matrix (ECM). This ECM is a complex network of proteins, carbohydrates, and other molecules that provides structural support and biochemical cues to cells. The goal of decellularization is to create a scaffold that is free from immunogenic cells, which can be repopulated with the patient's own cells for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.
The decellularization process typically involves treating the tissue with a combination of physical, chemical, and enzymatic
Once decellularized, the ECM scaffold can be implanted into a patient. The acellular nature of the scaffold