RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Elastin-like recombinamers: Deconstructing and recapitulating the functionality of extracellular matrix proteins using recombinant protein polymers A1 Acosta Rodríguez, Sergio A1 Quintanilla Sierra, Luis A1 Mbundi, Lubinda A1 Reboto Rodríguez, Virginia A1 Rodríguez Cabello, José Carlos K1 Elastin-like recombinamers K1 Recombinantes tipo elastina K1 Extracellular matrix proteins K1 Proteínas de matriz extracelular AB In the development of tissue engineering strategies to replace, remodel, regenerate, or support damaged tissue, the development of bioinspired biomaterials that recapitulate the physicochemical characteristics of the extracellular matrix has received increased attention. Given the compositional heterogeneity and tissue-to-tissue variation of the extracellular matrix, the design, choice of polymer, crosslinking, and nature of the resulting biomaterials are normally depended on intended application. Generally, these biomaterials are usually made of degradable or nondegradable biomaterials that can be used as cell or drug carriers. In recent years, efforts to endow reciprocal biomaterial–cell interaction properties in scaffolds have inspired controlled synthesis, derivatization, and functionalization of the polymers used. In this regard, elastin-like recombinant proteins have generated interest and continue to be developed further owing to their modular design at a molecular level. In this review, the authors provide a summary of key extracellular matrix features relevant to biomaterials design and discuss current approaches in the development of extracellular matrix-inspired elastin-like recombinant protein based biomaterials. PB Wiley SN 1616-3028 YR 2020 FD 2020 LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/51661 UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/51661 LA eng NO Advanced functional materials, 2020, vol. 30, n. 44, 1909050 NO Producción Científica DS UVaDOC RD 25-nov-2024