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Adriene Pavek1, Christopher Nartker1, Maamoon Saleh2
1Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209, USA.
Biomedicines
|June 2, 2021
Summary
3D bioprinting offers a novel approach to engineer bone tissue models for studying diseases like osteoporosis and osteosarcoma. These models facilitate testing therapies to reverse bone disease pathophysiology.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Regenerative Medicine
- Tissue Engineering
Background:
- Bone tissue engineering has focused on regenerating healthy bone, but less on modeling bone diseases.
- Understanding cellular pathophysiology is key to developing effective treatments for bone disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the potential of 3D bioprinting for creating bone tissue models of specific diseases.
- To highlight how these models can accelerate novel therapy testing for bone conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on 3D bioprinting techniques applied to bone tissue.
- Analysis of the applicability of 3D bioprinting for modeling osteoporosis, Paget's disease, heterotopic ossification, osteosarcoma, osteogenesis imperfecta, and rickets.
Main Results:
- 3D bioprinting can recreate the cellular pathophysiology of various bone diseases.
- Engineered bone models allow for high-throughput screening of potential therapeutic agents.
Conclusions:
- 3D bioprinting of diseased bone tissue holds significant promise for advancing therapeutic development.
- These models can lead to improved treatments and potential relief for patients suffering from chronic bone diseases.
