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Current challenges in three-dimensional bioprinting heart tissues for cardiac surgery

Year: 2020

Type: review

Abstract: SUMMARY: Previous attempts in cardiac bioengineering have failed to provide tissues for cardiac regeneration. Recent advances in 3-dimensional bioprinting technology using prevascularized myocardial microtissues as 'bioink' have provided a promising way forward. This review guides the reader to understand why myocardial tissue engineering is difficult to achieve and how revascularization and contractile function could be restored in 3-dimensional bioprinted heart tissue using patient-derived stem cells.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezaa093

Authors: Christopher D Roche, Russell J L Brereton, Anthony W Ashton, Christopher Jackson, Carmine Gentile

Institutions: University of Technology Sydney, The University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital, University Hospital of Wales

Language: English

Topic: 3D Printing in Biomedical Research

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,699