Collagen as a bio-ink for 3D printing: a critical review
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore · University College London
Abstract
The significance of three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting in the domain of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering is readily apparent. To create a multi-functional bioinspired structure, 3D bioprinting requires high-performance bioinks. Bio-inks refer to substances that encapsulate viable cells and are employed in the printing procedure to construct 3D objects progressive through successive layers. For a bio-ink to be considered high-performance, it must meet several critical criteria: printability, gelation kinetics, structural integrity, elasticity and strength, cell adhesion and differentiation, mimicking the native ECM, cell viability and proliferation. As an exemplar application, tissue grafting is…
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5Topics & keywords
- Regenerative medicine
- Tissue engineering
- Inkwell
- 3D printing
- Materials science
- 3D bioprinting
- Nanotechnology
- Domain (mathematical analysis)
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