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ReviewIranian journal of public health2025

Iran's Leap into the Future; an Exploration of Tissue Engineering Companies: Review Article.

Narges Fereydouni, Mohammad Ebrahim Astaneh, Morteza Seifalah-Zade, Alireza Hashemzadeh

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Review in Iranian journal of public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Narges FereydouniDepartment of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.
Mohammad Ebrahim AstanehDepartment of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.
Morteza Seifalah-ZadeDepartment of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.
Alireza HashemzadehDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

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Abstract

Background: This review represents the first comprehensive compilation of data on Iranian commercial, service, and research entities in the field of tissue engineering up to 2024. Methods: Through an extensive search of official websites, 56 companies were identified: 29 commercial enterprises, 17 service providers, and 10 research institutions. The majority (64%) of these companies are headquartered in Tehran, with many established post-2004. Results: Biomaterials account for half of the product portfolio, with 38% of ongoing research focused on this area. Although cell-based products currently make up only 12% of offerings, they are the subject of 38% of current research, indicating significant potential for future growth. Conclusion: This study provides a detailed overview of the development and future prospects of Iran's tissue engineering sector. The key conclusion emphasizes the need for an expanded focus on cell-based therapies and the establishment of stronger regulatory frameworks to facilitate the commercialization of innovative products. The review identifies key research gaps and proposes directions for future study, utilizing a descriptive methodology with in-depth data analysis and theoretical discussion.

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