An InkJet Printing Station for Neuroregenerative Tissue Engineering

Abstract

Although many protocols exist for peripheral nerve regeneration flj, there has yet to be a single, uniformly applied method that insures a result comparable to autologous nerve grafting - the current gold standard in peripheral nerve repair. For these experiments, MicroFab used its ink-jet dispensing technology to print biocompatible polymers to form nerve regeneration conduits. These proof of concept experiments ultimately show, that ink-jet dispensing technology can form a conduit with the aid of a mandrel. This prospect leaves great potential for future development of digitally driven, direct-write nerve regeneration constructs.