Abstract
Using living cells in place of nanoparticles of other materials in an ink matrix, it is conceptually possible to print 3D organs. Using ink jet arrays controlled by CAD software, vascular cells can introduce appropriate vascularization or cylindrical vessels to allow blood flow. The successful integration of these functions into tissue engineering can allow for human organ printing. This chapter describes contemporary innovations in tissue engineering and 3D organ printing.
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Murr, L.E. (2015). Bioprinting and Biofabrication of Organs. In: Handbook of Materials Structures, Properties, Processing and Performance. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01815-7_36
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