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¹School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada.

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Magnetic bioinks offer a scaffold-free method for contactless 3D cell manipulation and biofabrication. This approach enables precise cell positioning for creating complex biological constructs, advancing tissue engineering and disease modeling.

Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Biomaterials Science
Tissue Engineering

Background:

Conventional 2D cell cultures lack native tissue complexity.
Existing 3D bioprinting methods often require scaffolds or complex equipment.
Precise control over cell positioning is crucial for functional tissue models.

Purpose of the Study:

To review magnetic bioinks as a versatile platform for contactless 3D cell manipulation.
To compare label-based and label-free magnetic bioink strategies.
To highlight applications and limitations of magnetic biofabrication.

Main Methods:

Exploration of magnetophoresis principles.
Definition of magnetic bioinks (magnetic agents + biological components).
Comparison of positive (label-based) and negative (label-free) magnetophoresis for cell manipulation.

Keywords:

label-based manipulation label-free manipulation magnetic 3D bioprinting magnetic bioink magnetic susceptibility negative magnetophoresis positive magnetophoresis

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Magnetic bioinks facilitate single-cell sorting, spatial patterning, and spheroid assembly.
Enabled multilayer tissue formation and hydrogel-integrated printing.
Demonstrated applications in disease modeling, drug screening, and regenerative medicine.

Conclusions:

Magnetic bioinks provide a promising scaffold-free method for 3D biofabrication.
Potential for creating physiologically relevant biological constructs.
Further research needed on biocompatibility, toxicity, and standardization for clinical translation.