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Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting precisely fabricates complex tissue interfaces by mimicking natural biochemical and biomechanical gradients. This technology offers a promising approach for regenerating challenging tissue structures, overcoming limitations of conventional methods.

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  • Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting emerges as a novel technology for precise gradient patterning.

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  • To review and highlight biochemical and biomechanical design strategies for 3D bioprinting of tissue interfaces.
  • To explore the application of 3D bioprinting in creating constructs for various tissue interfaces.
  • To discuss future directions and translational challenges in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on 3D bioprinting for tissue interfaces.
  • Analysis of biochemical and biomechanical design principles in 3D bioprinting.
  • Identification of specific tissue interface applications (e.g., cartilage-bone, muscle-tendon).

Main Results:

  • 3D bioprinting enables precise, graded patterning of chemical, biological, and mechanical cues within a single construct.
  • This technology can effectively mimic the natural gradients found at various tissue interfaces.
  • Specific examples of 3D bioprinted interfaces include cartilage-bone, muscle-tendon, tendon/ligament-bone, skin, and neuro-vascular/muscular interfaces.

Conclusions:

  • 3D bioprinting offers an advanced approach to engineer complex tissue interfaces with tailored biochemical and biomechanical properties.
  • The technology holds significant potential for regenerative medicine applications, particularly for challenging tissue structures.
  • Further research and development are needed to address translational challenges for clinical application.