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3D Bioprinting of In Vitro Models Using Hydrogel-Based Bioinks

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which has recently emerged as a global pandemic, has caused a serious economic crisis due to the social disconnection and physical distancing in human society. To rapidly respond to the emergence of new diseases, a reliable in vitro model needs to be established expeditiously for the identification of appropriate therapeutic agents. Such models can be of great help in validating the pathological behavior of pathogens and therapeutic agents. Recently, in vitro models representing human organs and tissues and biological functions have been developed based on high-precision 3D bioprinting. In this paper, we delineate an in-depth assessment of the recently developed 3D bioprinting technology and bioinks. In particular, we discuss the latest achievements and future aspects of the use of 3D bioprinting for in vitro modeling.

Source: Polymers

DOI: 10.3390/polym13030366

Authors: Yeong-Jin Choi, Honghyun Park, Dong-Heon Ha, Hui-Suk Yun, Hee-Gyeong Yi, Hyungseok Lee

Institutions: Korea Institute of Materials Science, Chonnam National University, Kangwon National University

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,376