| abstract |
In the present disclosure, scaffolding biomaterials are provided comprising a decellularized plant or fungal tissue from which the cellular materials and nucleic acids are removed from the tissue, the decellularized plant or fungal tissue comprises a three-dimensional porous structure based on cellulose or chitin; Methods for preparing such scaffolding materials are also provided, as well as their uses as an implantable scaffold to support animal cell growth, to promote tissue regeneration, to promote angiogenesis, for a tissue replacement procedure and / or as a cellular implant for surgery; Additionally, therapeutic treatment and / or cosmetic methods using such scaffolds are described. |