Current Advances in Three-Dimensional Tissue/Organ Printing.
10.1007/s13770-016-8111-8
- Author:
Jeong Hun PARK
1
;
Jinah JANG
;
Jung Seob LEE
;
Dong Woo CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Korea. dwcho@postech.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
3D tissue/organ printing;
Bio-ink;
3D tissue/organ analogue;
In vitro tissue model;
Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
- MeSH:
Biocompatible Materials;
Extracellular Matrix;
In Vitro Techniques;
Printing, Three-Dimensional;
Regenerative Medicine;
Tissue Engineering
- From:
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
2016;13(6):612-621
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Three-dimensional (3D) tissue/organ printing is a major aspect of recent innovation in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. 3D tissue/organ printing aims to create 3D living tissue/organ analogues, and have evolved along with advances in 3D printing techniques. A diverse range of computer-aided 3D printing techniques have been applied to dispose living cells together with biomaterials and supporting biochemical factors within pre-designed 3D tissue/organ analogues. Recent developments in printable biomaterials, such as decellularized extracellular matrix bio-inks have enabled improvements in the functionality of the resulting 3D tissue/organ analogues. Here, we provide an overview of the 3D printing techniques and biomaterials that have been used, including the development of 3D tissue/organ analogues. In addition, in vitro models are described, and future perspectives in 3D tissue/organ printing are identified.
