Three-Dimensional Bioprinting in Soft Tissue Engineering for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Title: Three-Dimensional Bioprinting in Soft Tissue Engineering for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Authors: Astrid Bülow, Benedikt Schäfer, Justus P. Beier
Source: Bioengineering, Vol 10, Iss 10, p 1232 (2023)
Publisher Information: MDPI AG, 2023.
Publication Year: 2023
Collection: LCC:Technology
LCC:Biology (General)
Subject Terms: tissue engineering, 3D bioprinting, skeletal muscle tissue engineering, adipose tissue, Technology, Biology (General), QH301-705.5
More Details: Skeletal muscle tissue engineering (TE) and adipose tissue engineering have undergone significant progress in recent years. This review focuses on the key findings in these areas, particularly highlighting the integration of 3D bioprinting techniques to overcome challenges and enhance tissue regeneration. In skeletal muscle TE, 3D bioprinting enables the precise replication of muscle architecture. This addresses the need for the parallel alignment of cells and proper innervation. Satellite cells (SCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been utilized, along with co-cultivation strategies for vascularization and innervation. Therefore, various printing methods and materials, including decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM), have been explored. Similarly, in adipose tissue engineering, 3D bioprinting has been employed to overcome the challenge of vascularization; addressing this challenge is vital for graft survival. Decellularized adipose tissue and biomimetic scaffolds have been used as biological inks, along with adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs), to enhance graft survival. The integration of dECM and alginate bioinks has demonstrated improved adipocyte maturation and differentiation. These findings highlight the potential of 3D bioprinting techniques in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue engineering. By integrating specific cell types, biomaterials, and printing methods, significant progress has been made in tissue regeneration. However, challenges such as fabricating larger constructs, translating findings to human models, and obtaining regulatory approvals for cellular therapies remain to be addressed. Nonetheless, these advancements underscore the transformative impact of 3D bioprinting in tissue engineering research and its potential for future clinical applications.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2306-5354
Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/10/10/1232; https://doaj.org/toc/2306-5354
DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10101232
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/a3fa0e77ff764b1781a46f13cc079ccd
Accession Number: edsdoj.3fa0e77ff764b1781a46f13cc079ccd
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:23065354
DOI:10.3390/bioengineering10101232
Published in:Bioengineering
Language:English