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Biofabrication: A Guide to Technology and Terminology
Lorenzo Moroni1, Thomas Boland2, Jason A Burdick3
1MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Department of Complex Tissue Regeneration, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Trends in Biotechnology
|November 16, 2017
Summary
Biofabrication technologies create complex tissue constructs for regeneration and 3D modeling. This guide clarifies biofabrication terminology to unify the growing scientific community and ensure consistent application of terms.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Biotechnology
- Tissue Engineering
Background:
- Biofabrication offers advanced tissue constructs surpassing current regenerative medicine.
- These constructs serve dual purposes: tissue regeneration and in vitro 3D modeling.
- The interdisciplinary growth of biofabrication necessitates standardized terminology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a unified guide to biofabrication terminology.
- To clarify the relationships between different biofabrication concepts and technologies.
- To serve as a reference for the expanding biofabrication research community.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of biofabrication technologies and terminology.
- Analysis of common terms used interchangeably or inconsistently.
- Development of a structured glossary for biofabrication concepts.
Main Results:
- Identification of key biofabrication technologies and their applications.
- Clarification of distinct terminology for various biofabrication approaches.
- Establishment of a framework for consistent scientific communication in the field.
Conclusions:
- Standardized terminology is crucial for the advancement of biofabrication.
- This guide aims to reduce ambiguity and promote clear communication.
- Consistent terminology will accelerate progress in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
