Plant‐Derived Zein as an Alternative to Animal‐Derived Gelatin for Use as a Tissue Engineering Scaffold
Apurva Limaye,
Venkatesan Perumal,
Courtney M. Karner
et al.
Abstract:Natural biomaterials are commonly used as tissue engineering scaffolds due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. Plant‐derived materials have also gained significant interest due to their abundance and as a sustainable resource. This study evaluates the corn‐derived protein zein as a plant‐derived substitute for animal‐derived gelatin, which is widely used for its favorable cell adhesion properties. Limited studies exist evaluating pure zein for tissue engineering. Herein, fibrous zein scaffolds are … Show more
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