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In this chapter, the functions and potential applicability of bioreactors from a technical, scientific and clinical perspective will be reviewed in the context of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. In particular, examples will be given to illustrate the role of bioreactors in (a) establishing and maintaining 3D cell cultures, (b) standardizing physicochemical culture parameters, (c) physically conditioning engineered grafts, (d) predicting mechanical functionality of constructs to be implanted, (e) automating conventional tissue culture processes, (f) streamlining tissue manufacturing strategies. The critical role of bioreactors to make tissue engineered products clinically accessible, safe and commercially competitive will finally be discussed.
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Martin, I., Riboldi, S.A., Wendt, D. (2010). Bioreactor Systems in Regenerative Medicine. In: Shastri, V., Altankov, G., Lendlein, A. (eds) Advances in Regenerative Medicine: Role of Nanotechnology, and Engineering Principles. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-8790-4_6
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