hydrogelcell
Hydrogelcell is a term used in biomaterials and cell biology to describe cells that are encapsulated, suspended, or grown within a hydrogel matrix. Hydrogels are water-swollen polymer networks that resemble aspects of the extracellular matrix, providing a three-dimensional environment that supports cell survival, proliferation, and differentiation. Hydrogelcell systems integrate living cells with biocompatible gels to enable protected, diffusion-enabled culture and study of cellular behavior in a 3D context.
Materials used to form hydrogelcell constructs include natural polymers such as alginate, collagen, gelatin, and hyaluronic
Fabrication approaches for hydrogelcell platforms include cell encapsulation in droplets or fibers, hydrogel molding, and three-dimensional
Applications span tissue engineering, organoid and 3D cell culture, disease modeling, and high-throughput drug screening. Benefits
See also: hydrogel, 3D cell culture, tissue engineering, bioprinting.