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

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

doi:10.18502/ijph.v54i2.17904

Narges Fereydouni Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
Mohammad Ebrahim Astaneh Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
Morteza Seifalah-Zade Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
Alireza Hashemzadeh Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/ijph.v54i2.17904

Keywords: Tissue engineering; Commercial; Service; Research; Company

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.