Table 1.
Hydrogel Formation
| Hydrogel Formation | Organ/Tissue Type | Composite? | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Assembly | Adipose, Heart, Kidney, Liver, Tendon, Urinary Bladder | No | [33],[37],[35],[47],[36], [30],[48], [34] |
| Self-Assembly | Heart, Tendon |
Yes Collagen |
[42],[44] |
| Photo-Crosslinked (Methacrylation) | Adipose, Cartilage, Meniscus, Tendon |
Yes Glycol Chitosan, Chondroitin Sulfate, Gelatin |
[40],[41] |
| Chemically Crosslinked (NHS) | Heart |
Yes Polyacrylamide |
[43] |
| Chemically Crosslinked (EDC and NHS) | Heart, Nucleus Pulposus | No | [46],[45] |