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Review
. 2024 Oct 1:15:11795972241288099.
doi: 10.1177/11795972241288099. eCollection 2024.

Advancements in Tissue Engineering: A Review of Bioprinting Techniques, Scaffolds, and Bioinks

Shervin Zoghi  1
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Advancements in Tissue Engineering: A Review of Bioprinting Techniques, Scaffolds, and Bioinks

Shervin Zoghi. Biomed Eng Comput Biol. .

Abstract

Tissue engineering is a multidisciplinary field that uses biomaterials to restore tissue function and assist with drug development. Over the last decade, the fabrication of three-dimensional (3D) multifunctional scaffolds has become commonplace in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Thanks to the development of 3D bioprinting technologies, these scaffolds more accurately recapitulate in vivo conditions and provide the support structure necessary for microenvironments conducive to cell growth and function. The purpose of this review is to provide a background on the leading 3D bioprinting methods and bioink selections for tissue engineering applications, with a specific focus on the growing field of developing multifunctional bioinks and possible future applications.

Keywords: 3D printing; Bioprinting; bioink; scaffold; tissue engineering.

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The author declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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