Trends in Molecular Medicine
ReviewPrinting Technologies for Medical Applications
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The Basics of Bioprinting
Generally, bioprinting includes three sets of steps; pre-bioprinting, bioprinting, and post-bioprinting activities. Pre-bioprinting involves imaging and digital design in addition to material selection [13]. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are considered the two most common imaging technologies for medically applied bioprinting. After medical imaging, tomographic reconstruction is performed to achieve segmental 2D images for the layer-by-layer fabrication process
Biomedical Printing Applications
Bioprinting has been utilized for drug screening and delivery (Box 2), personalized medicine (Box 3), and fabrication and modeling of living organs for medical applications, as discussed below.
Ears
Congenital deformities such as microtia and anotia in addition to accidents or disease can cause ear damage or loss 22, 23. The most common treatment is to replace the damaged ear with a prosthesis or a sculpted rib cartilage 22, 23, 24. However, these conventional techniques are not ideal. The manufacture of a silicone ear is expensive and involves several hospital visits for customization [24]. Costal cartilage is difficult to design and cut to the appropriate shape [22]. Both options may
Livers
The limited number of cadaveric livers cannot meet the growing need for liver transplantation. Consequently, increasing numbers of patients are undergoing transplantation of a liver lobe from a healthy donor [18]. However, this method is prone to some risks and donors may incur blood loss, injury to surrounding tissues or organs, and even death. Furthermore, it is important to predict the volume of the transplanted liver to avoid large/small-for-size syndromes [36]. 3D imaging, such as CT and
Bioprinting for Cancer Applications
Traditional 2D cultures are restricted in many aspects as in vitro models 16, 59, 60, 61 and have a limited level of complexity. Therefore, a 3D model may be necessary to examine the interactions among cells and their environment (e.g. ECM, mechanical stimulation, other cells) 16, 59, 60. A suitable 3D in vitro replica for cancer research must mimic the invasive behavior of tumors as well as tumor–stromal cell interactions with sophisticated design principles [62]. Hence, cancer studies should
Concluding Remarks
Since the beginning of the 21st century, 2D and 3D printing technologies are dramatically impacting on medicine. Today, printing is being recognized as a versatile manufacturing technology. The patterning capabilities, precise manufacturing, diverse printable materials, extensive choices of substrates, and overall cost-effectiveness of bioprinters are increasing exponentially. Printers have been used largely to pattern cells; to make tissues, organs, and medical devices; to construct surgical
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