Revamping Tissue Regeneration: A New Mix for Better Results

Chitosan has been a favorite among scientists for designing body parts, but it has a major flaw: it doesn't provide enough spots for cells to cling onto and grow. In a recent study, researchers experimented with a mixture of chitosan and amniotic membrane to tackle this issue. They created tiny, porous particles called microcarriers, each about the size of a human hair's width with even smaller pores. These microscopic aides were injected under the skin of mice.Surprisingly, these microcarriers encouraged fat cells to grow and multiply over a week. In just eight weeks, they helped form new fat tissue complete with blood vessels. The amniotic membrane addition sped up the breakdown of the microcarriers and boosted the creation of fat and blood vessels. This shows a promising future for tissue repair and regeneration.