Since the inception of the field of tissue engineering, there has been a considerable effort to develop an "Ideal" tissue engineering scaffold. To date, investigators have developed materials such as collagen, poly(glycolic acid) (PGA), poly(lactic acid) (PLA), and polycaprolactone (PCL) for use in matrix construction with frequently unacceptable results. The construction of an "Ideal" tissue engineering scaffold requires that multiple criteria are met. The first criterion is that the material be biocompatible and function without interrupting other physiological processes. This functionality includes an ability to promote normal cell growth and differentiation while maintaining three-dimensional orientation/space for the cells. Additionally, the scaffold should not induce any adverse tissue reaction. Another criterion involves the production of the scaffold. Scaffold production must include efficient material and construction parameters. The construction must also involve a process by which the scaffold can be easily reproduced to a wide range of shapes and sizes. Once implemented in vitro or in vivo, the material should be
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