Chapter 7

Exploring the Fabrication of 3D-Printed Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

Rishabha Malviya

Rishabha Malviya

Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University

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Rishav Sharma

Rishav Sharma

Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University

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First published: 28 October 2024

Summary

The topic of tissue engineering is increasingly employing 3D-printing methods. The situation of 3D printing, as it pertains to tissue engineering, has been thoroughly examined in this study. Tissue engineering's end objective is functional tissue that can be used for things like drug testing and regenerative medicine. Recent studies into tissue formation have highlighted the potential of 3D printing's layer-by-layer method, which facilitates direction over structural components on scales ranging from the microscopic to the cosmic. 3D-printed scaffolds for tissue engineering provide a biomimetic structural environment that facilitates extracellular matrix incorporation and tissue synthesis, even when a scaffold is also used (e.g., cellular infiltration, vascularization, and active remodeling). The unique fabrication methods of tissue engineering structures are discussed, along with their impact on the development of 3D printing. It will also cover how 3D printing is being used to fabricate tissues from both synthetic and natural sources.

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