Hydrogel-based reinforcement of 3D bioprinted constructs

In Vivo Chondrogenesis in 3D Bioprinted Human Cell-laden Hydrogel Constructs

BACKGROUND The three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology allows creation of 3D constructs in a layer-by-layer fashion utilizing biologically relevant materials such as biopolymers and cells. The aim of this study is to investigate the use of 3D bioprinting in a clinically relevant setting to evaluate the potential of this technique for in vivo chondrogenesis. METHODS Thirty-six nude mice ...

A hydrogel bioink toolkit for mimicking native tissue biochemical and mechanical properties in bioprinted tissue constructs.

UNLABELLED Advancement of bioprinting technology is limited by the availability of materials that both facilitate bioprinting logistics as well as support cell viability and function by providing tissue-specific cues. Herein we describe a modular hyaluronic acid (HA) and gelatin-based hydrogel toolbox comprised of a 2-crosslinker, 2-stage polymerization technique, and the capability to provide ...

3D-printed microfluidic chips with patterned, cell-laden hydrogel constructs.

Three-dimensional (3D) printing offers potential to fabricate high-throughput and low-cost fabrication of microfluidic devices as a promising alternative to traditional techniques which enables efficient design iterations in the development stage. In this study, we demonstrate a single-step fabrication of a 3D transparent microfluidic chip using two alternative techniques: a stereolithography-b...

Nanocomposite Hydrogels: 3D‐Bioprinted Osteoblast‐Laden Nanocomposite Hydrogel Constructs with Induced Microenvironments Promote Cell Viability, Differentiation, and Osteogenesis both In Vitro and In Vivo (Adv. Sci. 3/2018)

3D‐Bioprinted Osteoblast‐Laden Nanocomposite Hydrogel Constructs with Induced Microenvironments Promote Cell Viability, Differentiation, and Osteogenesis both In Vitro and In Vivo

An osteoblast-laden nanocomposite hydrogel construct, based on polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA)/laponite XLG nanoclay ([Mg5.34Li0.66Si8O20(OH)4]Na0.66, clay)/hyaluronic acid sodium salt (HA) bio-inks, is developed by a two-channel 3D bioprinting method. The novel biodegradable bio-ink A, comprised of a poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-clay nanocomposite crosslinked hydrogel, is used to facilit...