Synthesis and 3D Printing of Biodegradable Polyurethane Elastomer by a Water-Based Process for Cartilage Tissue Engineering Applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 1578-1587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kun-Che Hung ◽  
Ching-Shiow Tseng ◽  
Shan-hui Hsu
Materials ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-You Shie ◽  
Wen-Ching Chang ◽  
Li-Ju Wei ◽  
Yu-Hsin Huang ◽  
Chien-Han Chen ◽  
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Author(s):  
Ming-You Shie ◽  
Wen-Ching Chang ◽  
Li-Ju Wei ◽  
Yu-Hsin Huang ◽  
Chien-Han Chen ◽  
...  

Diseases in articular cartilages have affected millions of people globally. Although the biochemical and cellular composition of articular cartilages is relatively simple, there is the limitation in self-repair ability of cartilage. Therefore, developing the strategies for cartilage repair is very important. Here, we reported a new manufacturing process of water-based polyurethane based photosensitive materials with hyaluronic acid and applied the materials for 3D printed customized cartilage scaffolds. The scaffold has high cytocompatibility and is one that closely mimics the mechanical properties of articular cartilages. It is suitable for culturing human Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells (hWJMSCs) and the cells showed an excellent chondrogenic differentiation capacity. We consider that the 3D printing hybrid scaffolds may have potential in customized tissue engineering and facilitate the development of cartilage tissue engineering.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pieter Cools ◽  
Carlos Mota ◽  
Ivan Lorenzo-Moldero ◽  
Rouba Ghobeira ◽  
Nathalie De Geyter ◽  
...  

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 343-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
João T. Oliveira ◽  
Tírcia C. Santos ◽  
Luís Martins ◽  
Ricardo Picciochi ◽  
Alexandra P. Marques ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Hui Wang ◽  
Zhonghan Wang ◽  
He Liu ◽  
Jiaqi Liu ◽  
Ronghang Li ◽  
...  

Although there have been remarkable advances in cartilage tissue engineering, construction of irregularly shaped cartilage, including auricular, nasal, tracheal, and meniscus cartilages, remains challenging because of the difficulty in reproducing its precise structure and specific function. Among the advanced fabrication methods, three-dimensional (3D) printing technology offers great potential for achieving shape imitation and bionic performance in cartilage tissue engineering. This review discusses requirements for 3D printing of various irregularly shaped cartilage tissues, as well as selection of appropriate printing materials and seed cells. Current advances in 3D printing of irregularly shaped cartilage are also highlighted. Finally, developments in various types of cartilage tissue are described. This review is intended to provide guidance for future research in tissue engineering of irregularly shaped cartilage.


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