ABSTRACT
Development of artificial tissues employing biomaterials, cells and growth factors is an emerging field of research for alleviating wide human sufferings due to relevant causes. Alginate is widely utilised in pharmaceutical and food applications due to its abundance, low cost and excellent biocompatibility. Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary field of research with the ultimate aim to develop artificial body parts with biomaterials, cells and growth factors. Mechanical strength is an important parameter to be considered while developing an artificial bone. The important function to be considered while developing artificial skin is vascularisation. To induce vascularisation, natural and synthetic-derived polymeric substances are often utilised to construct the skin tissue. Articular cartilage is connected to the bone in synovial joints and behaves as a load-bearing material. Dental bone tissue engineering is similar to bone tissue engineering, and the utilisation of alginate in dental tissue regeneration is increasing. Recent progress in alginate biomaterials for tissue engineering is increasing due to biocompatibility and abundance.
