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Pallab Datta1, Laura Y Cabrera2, Ibrahim T Ozbolat3
1Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Trends in Biotechnology
|September 18, 2022
Summary
3D Bioprinting technology is rapidly advancing, enabling the creation of complex living tissues and organs. Responsible innovation and clinical translation are crucial as these bioprinted constructs near patient application.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Regenerative Medicine
- Tissue Engineering
Background:
- 3D Bioprinting is a rapidly advancing technology.
- It enables the processing of living cells into complex tissue and organ substitutes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the need for responsible innovation in 3D Bioprinting.
- To address the translation of bioprinted tissues and organs into clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Review of current 3D Bioprinting capabilities.
- Analysis of the transition from laboratory research to clinical application.
Main Results:
- 3D Bioprinting can create geometrically and functionally complex tissue constructs.
- Bioprinted constructs are progressing towards clinical use.
Conclusions:
- The bioprinting community must prioritize responsible innovation.
- Ethical considerations and regulatory pathways are essential for successful clinical translation.
