Harnessing Electricity in Biosystems- A Functional Tool for Tissue Engineering Applications

Tissue engineering aims to provide the necessary structural architecture and biophysical stimuli to support functioning of the target tissue. Native electricity has been demonstrated to guide the development and regeneration of a variety of tissues. Manipulation of this electricity through the external devices or the microenvironment surrounding the cell can potentially modulate function of individual cells, tissues and entire organs. This review highlights the recent progress made in utilization of electricity in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.