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Biomaterials for integration with 3-D bioprinting.
Aleksander Skardal1, Anthony Atala
1Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157, USA, askardal@wakehealth.edu.
Annals of Biomedical Engineering
|December 6, 2014
Summary
Bioprinting offers a promising approach for creating 3D tissues and organs for regenerative medicine and drug development. Successful bioprinting depends on integrating compatible biomaterials with various printing technologies.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Biomaterials Science
- Tissue Engineering
Background:
- Bioprinting is an emerging technology for fabricating 3D tissues and organs.
- It holds potential for tissue replacement, diagnostics, and drug development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review various biomaterials used in bioprinting.
- To explore the integration of biomaterials with different bioprinting technologies.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on bioprinting modalities (inkjet, extrusion, lithography, laser-induced forward transfer).
- Evaluation of biomaterials including synthetic polymers, synthetic gels, and natural hydrogels.
Main Results:
- Successful bioprinting requires compatible biomaterials for cellular support and device integration.
- Different biomaterials are suited for various bioprinting techniques.
Conclusions:
- Biomaterial selection is critical for the success of bioprinting applications in medicine.
- Integration of advanced biomaterials with bioprinting technologies can lead to practical medical solutions.
