“…Following implantation, foreign materials are rapidly covered with adsorbed proteins and host cells are recruited to the area. Circulating neutrophils, monocytes, and tissue macrophages adhere to the foreign material, and surrounding tissue fibroblasts differentiate into collagen-secreting myofibroblasts. , The intensity and duration of the host response varies depending on many factors including the location of the implant site, the material surface properties, material dimensions, and attributes of the host . Implants that cannot be degraded and removed may be subsequently surrounded by a capsule of fibrous material, which can interfere with implant function, cause patient discomfort, and produce undesired aesthetic outcomes. , For supporting cell therapy, a degradable material would allow for noninvasive removal of the implant, which would be advantageous for some applications where a permanent implant is not required.…”