Abstract
Magnetic scaffolds are becoming increasingly attractive in tissue engineering, due
to their ability to enhance bone tissue formation by attracting soluble factors, such
as growth factors, hormones and polypeptides, directly to the implantation site, as
well as their potential to improve the fixation and stability of the implant. Moreover,
there is increasing evidence that the synergistic effects of magnetic scaffolds and
magnetic fields can promote bone repair and regeneration. In this manuscript we review
the recent innovations in bone tissue engineering that exploit magnetic biomaterials
combined with static magnetic fields to enhance bone cell adhesion and proliferation,
and thus bone tissue growth.
Key Words
bone - magnetic - regeneration - scaffold - tissue engineering
