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Development of a Novel Hybprinter-SAM for Functionally Graded Tissue Engineering Constructs with Patterned and Localized Biochemical Signals

Li, J.; Kim, C.; Alizadeh, H. V.; Garg, S.; Bruyas, A.; Zhao, P.; Passos, I. S. D.; Flores Perez, A. S.; Yang, Y. P.

2024-12-03 bioengineering
10.1101/2024.11.27.620700 bioRxiv
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Engineering native-mimetic tissue constructs is challenging due to their intricate biological and structural gradients. To address this, Hybprinter-SAM was developed by integrating three bioprinting technologies: syringe extrusion (SE), acoustic droplet ejection (ADE) and molten material extrusion (MME). This system enables not only the creation of mechanical gradients by combining soft and rigid materials but also precise patterning and controlled localization of biochemical signals within printed scaffolds. This capability is beneficial in replicating the complexity of native tissues to enhance functionality. Both the printing process and biomaterials were optimized to balance printability, mechanical integrity, and biocompatibility. As a proof of concept, Hybprinter-SAM was used in a bone-tendon regeneration study to engineer a multi-material construct with patterned fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF-2), resulting in markers indicative of fibrocartilage development. These findings highlight the potential of Hybprinter-SAM as a versatile platform for diverse tissue engineering applications that require complex, functionally graded tissue constructs.

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