In order to make up for mechanically
failing tissues in humans, it is possible to
implant biomaterials.
The production of biomimetic materials, which
imitate nature by taking inspiration from its shapes
and materials, is now being envisaged. The in vitro
synthesis by cells of a type of human elastin has
already been developed, and studies are underway to
integrate it in biomaterials, or even enable its 3D
printing
It is now possible
to synthesize a
type of human
elastin (like the
elastin protein
seen under the
microscope) using
in vitro cell culture