Regeneration of the female reproductive tract using 3D bioprinting technology

Diseases of the female reproductive tract can arise from various congenital or acquired causes and may lead to the loss of tissue, functions, or fertility. Current treatments do not offer permanent solutions, underscoring the need for alternative therapeutic approaches. Tissue engineering and regene...

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Main Authors: Tugce Sen, Jongmin Kim, Jinah Jang, Dong-Woo Cho
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Virtual and Physical Prototyping
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17452759.2024.2423838
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description Diseases of the female reproductive tract can arise from various congenital or acquired causes and may lead to the loss of tissue, functions, or fertility. Current treatments do not offer permanent solutions, underscoring the need for alternative therapeutic approaches. Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine have emerged as promising strategies for regenerating reproductive tissues and restoring female fertility. 3D bioprinting technology, in particular, has exhibited considerable potential for treating and regenerating the reproductive tract. This review aims to cover current tissue engineering applications for treating various diseases in the female reproductive tract and to highlight the innovative solutions offered by 3D bioprinting technology for the uterus, ovary, cervix, and vagina. By assessing significant studies and advancements in biomaterials and cell sources, this review emphasises the great potential of 3D bioprinting in enhancing reproductive health and fertility.
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spelling doaj-art-1b9de3af29e746df927ea656c8cbec952024-11-14T19:05:34ZengTaylor & Francis GroupVirtual and Physical Prototyping1745-27591745-27672024-12-0119110.1080/17452759.2024.2423838Regeneration of the female reproductive tract using 3D bioprinting technologyTugce Sen0Jongmin Kim1Jinah Jang2Dong-Woo Cho3Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Republic of KoreaDiseases of the female reproductive tract can arise from various congenital or acquired causes and may lead to the loss of tissue, functions, or fertility. Current treatments do not offer permanent solutions, underscoring the need for alternative therapeutic approaches. Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine have emerged as promising strategies for regenerating reproductive tissues and restoring female fertility. 3D bioprinting technology, in particular, has exhibited considerable potential for treating and regenerating the reproductive tract. This review aims to cover current tissue engineering applications for treating various diseases in the female reproductive tract and to highlight the innovative solutions offered by 3D bioprinting technology for the uterus, ovary, cervix, and vagina. By assessing significant studies and advancements in biomaterials and cell sources, this review emphasises the great potential of 3D bioprinting in enhancing reproductive health and fertility.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17452759.2024.2423838Tissue engineeringbioprintingfemale reproductive tract
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Jongmin Kim
Jinah Jang
Dong-Woo Cho
Regeneration of the female reproductive tract using 3D bioprinting technology
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Tissue engineering
bioprinting
female reproductive tract
title Regeneration of the female reproductive tract using 3D bioprinting technology
title_full Regeneration of the female reproductive tract using 3D bioprinting technology
title_fullStr Regeneration of the female reproductive tract using 3D bioprinting technology
title_full_unstemmed Regeneration of the female reproductive tract using 3D bioprinting technology
title_short Regeneration of the female reproductive tract using 3D bioprinting technology
title_sort regeneration of the female reproductive tract using 3d bioprinting technology
topic Tissue engineering
bioprinting
female reproductive tract
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17452759.2024.2423838
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