TABLE 3.
Systems for incorporation of stem cells into electrospun nanofibers, and their designed uses.
Stem cell | Nanofiber polymer | Purpose | References |
Adipose-derived stem cells + platelet-derived growth factor BB | Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) | Tissue regeneration (tendon repair) | Manning et al., 2013 |
Mesenchymal stem cells | Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)/chitosan | Tissue regeneration (spinal cord injury) | Kim Y. C. et al., 2016 |
Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) | Immuno-regulation (arthritis) | Zhang et al., 2014 | |
Collagen/poly (L-lactic acid)–co–polycaprolactone | Tissue regeneration (wound healing) | Jin et al., 2011 | |
Adipose-derived stem cells | Poly L-lactic acid | Compatibility testing | Xavier et al., 2016 |