Tissue Engineered Products

Tissue engineered products are advanced therapies that involve the use of viable or non-viable cells, biological materials, and/or synthetic components to repair, regenerate, or replace damaged tissues or organs. They are designed to restore or improve tissue function, often in cases where traditional treatments such as surgery or drug therapy are insufficient.

Characteristically, the cells or tissues are not intended to be used for the same essential function or functions in the recipient as in the donor. These products can be derived from autologous (patient’s own), allogeneic (donor), or xenogenic (from a non-human species) materials, and are typically created by culturing cells in a laboratory to form tissues or structures that mimic natural biological tissues.

A key characteristic of tissue engineered products is that they combine biological, mechanical, and biochemical elements to generate tissues that can integrate into the body, promoting healing or regeneration. This can include skin grafts, bone, cartilage, or in the future potentially even more complex tissues like liver or heart tissue.