Multifunctional Porous Microshuttles as Scaffolding Components and Carriers of Bioactive Factors in Self‐Assembled Microtissues (Small 9/2026)

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Authors: Ke Song, Francesca Giacomini, Esra Güben Kaçmaz, Pamela Habibović, Roman K. Truckenmüller, Zeinab Niloofar Tahmasebi Birgani
DOI: 10.1002/smll.72570
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Abstract

Microtissues In article number e07968, Zeinab Niloofar Tahmasebi Birgani and co-workers report multifunctional porous poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) microshuttles that act as microscaffolds and local delivery systems in self-assembled human mesenchymal stromal cell (HMSC) microtissues. These microparticles enhance HMSC osteogenic differentiation, especially when loaded with bone morphogenetic protein 2 and nanohydroxyapatite and show promise for engineering pre-vascularized microtissues. Cover-Artwork by Ke Song.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bone Tissue Engineering Materials 3D Printing in Biomedical Research Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Publication details

Journal / source
Small
Volume
22
Issue
9
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN