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Jiahui Lai^1,2, Yuwei Liu^1,3, Gang Lu^2,4

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China.

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4D bioprinting uses smart biomaterials to create dynamic living tissues that change over time. This advanced biofabrication technology holds significant potential for regenerative medicine and drug development.

Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Regenerative Medicine
Materials Science

Background:

4D printing enables the creation of dynamic structures that respond to stimuli over time.
4D bioprinting integrates smart biomaterials and living cells for advanced biofabrication.
This technology is crucial for developing dynamic, programmed cell-laden constructs.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of 4D bioprinting for engineering dynamic tissues and organs.
To discuss current approaches, technologies, materials, and applications in 4D bioprinting.
To highlight challenges and future perspectives in this rapidly evolving field.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on 4D bioprinting techniques and applications.

Keywords:

4D bioprinting Bioprinting technology Programmed dynamic tissue Smart design Smart material

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Discussion of smart biomaterials, bioink requirements, and design strategies.

Analysis of challenges and future directions in transdisciplinary research.

Main Results:

4D bioprinting is successfully applied in creating dynamic constructs for bone, cartilage, and vasculature.
Significant progress has been made in developing smart biomaterials and bioinks for 4D bioprinting.
The review outlines various approaches and technologies enabling 4D bioprinting.

Conclusions:

4D bioprinting offers immense potential for creating advanced dynamic tissues and organs.
Addressing current challenges requires transdisciplinary collaboration to unlock the full capabilities of this technology.
Future applications are expected in basic research, pharmaceutics, and regenerative medicine.