KNITTED CELL SCAFFOLDS

Organization Name

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Inventor(s)

Steven R. Gillmer of Somerville MA (US)

Ming Guo of Lexington MA (US)

Erin Doran of Waltham MA (US)

Emily Holtzman of Cambridge MA (US)

Ariel Sandberg of Arlington MA (US)

Matthew Bernasconi of Maynard MA (US)

KNITTED CELL SCAFFOLDS

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18393618 titled 'KNITTED CELL SCAFFOLDS

Original Abstract Submitted

Knit scaffolds for culturing cells and aiding in the healing of functional tissue are provided. The knit scaffolds have properties aligned with specific tissues for providing optimal tissue growing surfaces including matched biomechanical properties. The scaffolds are made up of knitted material and do not require or utilize a support skeleton for function. Methods of making and using the knit scaffolds are also provided.