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Chemical insights into bioinks for 3D printing
Laurine Valot1, Jean Martinez, Ahmad Mehdi
1IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France. gilles.subra@umontpellier.fr.
Chemical Society Reviews
|July 5, 2019
Summary
This review explores bioinks, essential materials for 3D bioprinting complex tissue structures. It details the chemistry of natural and synthetic bioink components for successful tissue engineering and drug discovery applications.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials Science
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- 3D printing accelerates health science research, including tissue engineering and drug discovery.
- Complex 3D bioprinted structures require specialized bioinks to support cells during and after printing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the components of natural and synthetic bioinks.
- To highlight the chemistry essential for creating 3D networks compatible with 3D printing and cell survival.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of bioink components and their chemical properties.
- Analysis of bioink requirements for 3D printing technologies.
- Evaluation of bioink impact on cell viability and behavior.
Main Results:
- Bioinks must be compatible with 3D printing technology.
- Bioinks need specific physicochemical and mechanical properties for target constructs.
- Bioinks are crucial for ensuring cell viability and guiding cellular behavior.
Conclusions:
- Bioink chemistry is critical for developing advanced 3D bioprinted constructs.
- Understanding bioink composition is key for progress in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
- This review provides insights into bioink selection for diverse bioprinting applications.
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