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  • Toxicology
  • Reproductive Biology

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  • Polymer engineering, particularly 3D printing, is increasingly used in science, medicine, and general applications.
  • The toxicity of engineered materials, especially those used in 3D printing and medical devices, is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the toxicity of five common 3D-printable polymers (PIC100, E-Shell200, E-Shell300, polydimethylsiloxane, and polystyrene) on early bovine embryo development.
  • To evaluate the potential of these polymers to induce estrogen receptor transactivation.
  • To identify leached polymer components using mass spectrometry.

Main Methods:

  • Exposure of early bovine embryos to 3D-printed and molded polymer parts.
  • Assay for estrogen receptor transactivation.
  • Mass spectrometry analysis to identify leached compounds.

Main Results:

  • PIC100, E-Shell200, and E-Shell300 inhibited embryo development beyond the two-cell stage, correlating with released diethyl phthalate and polyethylene glycol.
  • All tested polymers, except polystyrene, induced estrogen receptor transactivation.
  • Materials leached from PIC100 inhibited embryo cleavage and oocyte maturation in co-culture systems.

Conclusions:

  • Engineered polymers used in 3D printing pose potential toxicity risks to reproductive health.
  • Cautious application of these materials in household 3D printing and bioengineering is recommended.
  • Safe disposal practices for used devices and waste are essential.