3D Integrated Tissue and Organ Printing System to Produce Human Body Parts with Structural Integrity
Abstract
Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine strategies could offer new hope for patients with serious tissue injuries or end‐stage organ failure. Scientists are now applying the principles of cell transplantation, material science, and engineering to create biological substitutes that can restore and maintain normal function in diseased or injured tissues/organs. Among various three‐dimensional (3D) biofabrication technologies developed for the field of tissue engineering, 3D printing technology is one of the most attractive and powerful methods for use in constructing a structure that mimics native tissues, and thus many researchers are focusing on development of new printing technologies and applications. The hypothesis driving development of 3D bioprinting is that by precisely placing cells in relation to each other, an environment that encourages physiologically relevant cues both to and from these cells can be created, resulting in a tissue construct with functionality. Thus, we have developed 3D integrated tissue and organ printing (ITOP) system to allow construction of biological substitutes that mimic the structure and function of native tissues or organs. This system makes it possible to precisely place various cell types and biomaterials in a single 3D architecture. Our proof of concept experiments demonstrates the capabilities of our ITOP by fabricating structures of various tissue constructs of appropriate shape and size needed for clinical use. This novel organ printing system provides a leap forward in our ability to fabricate tissue constructs that could be used in translational applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.92.1
Entities
People
- Sang Jin Lee
Organizations
- Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency
- Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center
- United States Army Medical Research and Development Command
- Wake Forest School of Medicine