Bioprinting personalized tissues and organs within the body: A breakthrough in regenerative medicine
In a new analysis, scientists created a portable bioprinter that overcomes critical drawbacks found in earlier models, namely the capacity to print diverse substances and manipulate the physical and chemical traits of printed tissues. This innovation will open doors for numerous uses in regenerative medicine, pharmaceutical research, and the creation of tailor-made orthopedic devices and artificial body parts.
In a groundbreaking research publication in Biofabrication, Mr. Erik Pagan and Associate Professor Mohsen Akbari, affiliated with the University of Victoria in Canada, unveiled a handheld in situ bioprinter featuring a user-friendly modular design. This innovative device enables the printing of intricate biocompatible structures.
An essential aspect of the portable device is its inclusion of multiple bioink cartridges, each operated independently through a pneumatic system. This feature grants the device operator significant control over the printing mixture, simplifying the process of creating structures with desired properties.
Prof. Akbari emphasizes its suitability for repairing significant defects resulting from trauma, surgical procedures, or cancer, which often necessitate the creation of large-scale tissue constructs.
Looking ahead, this technology holds the potential to alleviate the demand for organ donors while reducing the risks associated with transplantation.
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