Biomimetic carboxymethylcellulose-based bilayer scaffolds for skin repair and regeneration

Tissue engineering has seen a major scientific breakthrough in the development of biomaterials that regenerate damaged tissues. Repair of damaged tissue requires the development of biological substitutes known as scaffolds that provide structural support and favorable environments for tissues to grow and restore biological functions. A central question in the study of scaffolding biomaterials for tissue engineering is on technology to produce scaffolds mimicking the native tissues. This thesis explores carboxymethylcellulose-based scaffolding biomaterials for skin regeneration. The scaffold consists of layers with different compositions resembling the native human skin tissue.