The simpler, the better: tissue vascularization using the body's own resources

Tissue regeneration is crucially dependent on sufficient vascularization. In regenerative medicine, this can be effectively achieved by autologous vascularization strategies using the body's own resources. These strategies include the administration of blood-derived factor preparations, adipose tissue-based vascularization, and the in situ engineering of vascularized tissue. Due to their simplicity, the translation of these strategies into clinical practice is easier in terms of feasibility, safety requirements, and regulatory hurdles compared with complex and time-consuming procedures involving intensive cell manipulation. Hence, they are close to clinical application or are already being used to successfully treat patients by distinct personalized medicine concepts.

Automated summary

Tissue regeneration relies on vascularization, and autologous vascularization strategies using the body's own resources have shown promising results in regenerative medicine. These strategies, including the administration of blood-derived factors, adipose tissue-based vascularization, and in situ engineering of vascularized tissue, offer simplicity and feasibility for clinical application, making them attractive alternatives to complex and time-consuming cell manipulation procedures.