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3D biofabrication for soft tissue and cartilage engineering.

Gareth Turnbull¹, Jon Clarke², Frédéric Picard¹

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wolfson Building, University of Strathclyde, 106 Rottenrow, Glasgow G4 0NW, United Kingdom; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Agamemnon St, Clydebank G81 4DY, United Kingdom.

Medical Engineering & Physics

|July 26, 2020

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3D bioprinting offers a promising solution for soft tissue injuries (STIs) by enabling the creation of patient-specific regenerative therapies. This technology fabricates complex tissue constructs for repairing skin, cartilage, and other vital tissues.

Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Regenerative Medicine
Tissue Engineering

Background:

Soft tissue injuries (STIs) are a prevalent global health issue affecting diverse age groups.
Current treatments for STIs have limitations, increasing demand for advanced regenerative therapies.
Tissue engineering focuses on improving soft tissue regeneration.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the recent applications of 3D bioprinting and biofabrication in soft tissue repair and regeneration.
To explore the potential of 3D bioprinting for patient-specific tissue reconstruction.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on 3D bioprinting and biofabrication strategies for soft tissue regeneration.
Analysis of cell sources, bioinks, and bioprinting techniques used in soft tissue engineering.

Keywords:

Biofabrication Bioink Blood vessels Cartilage Nerves Skin

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Main Results:

3D bioprinting enables the fabrication of complex soft tissue constructs.
This technology facilitates the regeneration of various tissues including cartilage, skin, vasculature, nerves, and tendons.
Biofabrication strategies are advancing soft tissue repair.

Conclusions:

3D bioprinting presents a significant advancement in soft tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
The technology allows for precise, patient-specific construction of tissues for repair.
Continued research in biofabrication holds promise for overcoming limitations in current soft tissue treatments.