Beyond 2D: 3D bioprinting for skin regeneration

作者:Wang, Rui; Wang, Yihui; Yao, Bin; Hu, Tian; Li, Zhao; Huang, Sha*; Fu, Xiaobing*
来源:International Wound Journal, 2019, 16(1): 134-138.
DOI:10.1111/iwj.13003

摘要

Essential cellular functions that are present in tissues are missed by two-dimensional (2D) cell monolayer culture. It certainly limits their potential to predict the cellular responses of real organisms. Engineering approaches offer solutions to overcome current limitations. For example, establishing a three-dimensional (3D)-based matrix is motivated by the need to mimic the functions of living tissues, which will have a strong impact on regenerative medicine. However, as a novel approach, it requires the development of new standard protocols to increase the efficiency of clinical translation. In this review, we summarised the various aspects of requirements related to well-suited 3D bioprinting techniques for skin regeneration and discussed how to overcome current bottlenecks and propel these therapies into the clinic.