Zhixin Du, Pengbei Fan, Liping Yang, Junlin Hou, Xiaodan Du, Yaohui Wang, Yujie Wang, Yulong Wang, Lingling Li
{"title":"Revolutionizing the Female Reproductive System Research with Additive Manufacturing.","authors":"Zhixin Du, Pengbei Fan, Liping Yang, Junlin Hou, Xiaodan Du, Yaohui Wang, Yujie Wang, Yulong Wang, Lingling Li","doi":"10.1177/19373341251359111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/19373341251359111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The female reproductive system is highly complex, making it essential for applied research and translational medicine to accurately model its intricate physiological functions or develop strategies for restoring them. However, significant structural and functional differences between human and animal models, along with the limitations of static 2D cell culture technologies, underscore the need for more dynamic and sophisticated <i>in vitro</i> platforms, as well as <i>in vivo</i> therapies. These advancements are critical for deepening our understanding of reproductive biology and supporting clinical applications. Recent advancements in additive manufacturing technology have opened new frontiers in the study of the female reproductive system. By introducing diverse preclinical models and expanding the range of potential applications, this field has reached new heights, with the rapidly evolving research paradigm reshaping the scientific landscape. This review aims to summarize the growing body of evidence surrounding bioengineering strategies, platforms, and therapies in female reproductive medicine, with the goal of advancing our understanding of female reproductive biology and providing new avenues for fertility restoration. Specifically, we will examine the historical development, technological innovations, and scientific research related to the creation of 3D-engineered tissues for reconstructing the female reproductive system. Impact Statement This review aims to summarize the growing body of evidence surrounding bioengineering strategies, platforms, and therapies in female reproductive medicine, with the goal of advancing our understanding of female reproductive biology and providing new avenues for fertility restoration. Specifically, the historical development, technological innovations, and scientific research related to the 3D-engineered tissues for reconstructing the female reproductive system were summarized. This review would help the audience, especially bioengineers who study the female reproductive system disease, as well as obstetricians and gynecologists, understand the possible application of additive manufacturing and acquire the strategies to engineer the female reproductive system <i>in vitro</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":23134,"journal":{"name":"Tissue Engineering. Part B, Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144660310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jinjin Ma, Yan Feng, Xinxin Ni, Qing Yang, Jun Lin
{"title":"Research Progress in Tissue Engineering of Temporomandibular Joint Condylar Cartilage.","authors":"Jinjin Ma, Yan Feng, Xinxin Ni, Qing Yang, Jun Lin","doi":"10.1089/ten.teb.2025.0073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.teb.2025.0073","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) comprises the mandibular condyle, the articular surface of the temporal bone, and the articular disc. The articular cartilage in the TMJ is classified as fibrocartilage, which has distinct zones: the fibrous, proliferative, mature, and hypertrophic zones. TMJ osteoarthritis (TMJOA) is a prevalent condition affecting the TMJ, with its pathogenesis involving multiple factors such as trauma, occlusal instability, joint overload, and others. Current treatment options encompass noninvasive, minimally invasive, and surgical interventions. However, no definitive cure has been found. Tissue engineering offers a novel approach to treating TMJOA by promoting cartilage repair and regeneration by constructing artificial cartilage grafts made from a combination of cells, bioactive factors (BFs), and biodegradable scaffolds. Among the scaffolds commonly used in research are hydrogels, nanoparticles, and three-dimensional-printed structures, with mesenchymal stem cells serving as the primary cell source. Additionally, exosomes and gene therapy have shown promise in TMJOA treatment. Despite significant progress, optimizing the integration of seed cells, BFs, and scaffold materials remains a critical focus for future research. This article provides an in-depth review of the latest advancements in TMJ condylar cartilage tissue engineering.</p>","PeriodicalId":23134,"journal":{"name":"Tissue Engineering. Part B, Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144498088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advances of Cell Printing Technology in Organoid Engineering.","authors":"Yu-Han Ho, Yuanhong Liao, Lingni Liao, Tianjiao Mao, Yimin Guan, Ren Xu","doi":"10.1089/ten.teb.2025.0048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.teb.2025.0048","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Organoid engineering is a rapidly expanding field that involves developing miniaturized, three-dimensional (3D) structures to mimic the architecture and function of real organs. It provides a powerful platform to investigate organ development, disease modeling, and personalized medicine. Recent advances in cell printing technology, also known as bioprinting, feature high-throughput potential, precise control, and enhanced reproducibility, enabling the deposition of living cells to generate complex, 3D biological structures. Cell printing with bioinks composed of cells and supportive biomaterials has been utilized to generate <i>in vitro</i> tissues and organs with intricate architectures and functionalities to investigate normal tissue morphogenesis and disease progression. The integration of cell printing technology and organoid engineering holds tremendous potential in biomedical research. Here, we summarize recent advances in cell printing technology in developing different organoid models, creating patient-specific tissue grafts, and utilizing these models and grafts in drug testing, as well as studying disease progression. Some of these bioprinted organoids have been utilized in clinical trials, highlighting the potential of cell printing technology in future applications in tissue and organ transplantation, as well as precision medicine. Impact Statement This article summarizes recent advances in integrating cell printing technology with three-dimensional tissue culture to develop organoid models. It discusses the advantages and limitations of three bioprinting technologies used in cell and organoid printing. The review also highlights the significant potential of cell printing technology in organoid model development and its applications in biomedical research and drug screening.</p>","PeriodicalId":23134,"journal":{"name":"Tissue Engineering. Part B, Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144275952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Molecular Regulation of Tissue Remodeling Through Chitosan-Based Hydrogels in Wound Healing Dynamics.","authors":"Reyhaneh Molaei, Atefe Hosseinkhani, Mostafa Saberian","doi":"10.1089/ten.teb.2025.0078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.teb.2025.0078","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Effective wound healing hinges on a precisely orchestrated tissue remodeling process that restores both structural integrity and functionality. This review delineates the molecular mechanisms by which chitosan-based hydrogels revolutionize wound repair. Derived from natural chitin, chitosan uniquely combines robust antimicrobial, hemostatic, and biodegradable properties with the capacity to modulate critical intracellular signaling cascades-including transforming growth factor-β, mitogen-activated protein kinase, and PI3K/AKT. These dynamic interactions drive fibroblast proliferation, stimulate the strategic transition from type III to type I collagen deposition, and finely tune extracellular matrix reorganization, thereby mitigating excessive fibrosis and minimizing scar formation. Notwithstanding its considerable therapeutic promise, clinical translation of chitosan-based hydrogels is tempered by challenges in mechanical stability and controlled degradation. We propose that advanced material engineering-encompassing precision cross-linking, nanoparticle integration, and synergistic stem cell-based strategies-could surmount these limitations. This comprehensive synthesis of current molecular insights sets the stage for next-generation regenerative biomaterials, positioning chitosan-based hydrogels as a paradigm-shifting platform for achieving superior healing outcomes in complex clinical scenarios.</p>","PeriodicalId":23134,"journal":{"name":"Tissue Engineering. Part B, Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144249757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advances in Annulus Fibrosus Repair: Hybrid Scaffolds and Fabrication Techniques for Regeneration.","authors":"Mi-Li-Wu-Ye-Ti ADaLi, Mao-Dan Nie, Qiang Zhang, Yuan-Dong Li, Qing-Qing Yang, Fei Fang, Cheng-Kung Cheng","doi":"10.1089/ten.teb.2025.0051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.teb.2025.0051","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intervertebral disc (IVD) herniation is a leading cause of lower back pain, with symptoms ranging from tingling to disability. Discectomy, as the most common treatment, relieves pain and reduces inflammation, but the unrevealed defect in annulus fibrosus (AF) inevitably increases the risk of herniation as high as 21%. Repair and regeneration of AF are crucial to prevent herniation and recreate healthy IVD. Mechanical repair strategies, including suture, annulus closure device, and AF patch, often fall short in material-tissue integration and tissue regeneration. Recent developments in tissue engineering integrate biological science and material engineering, mainly through hybrid hydrogels and synthetic polymer scaffolds, showing promising effects on AF repair and regeneration. This review outlines various repair strategies and their limitations. It emphasizes the need for a holistic approach considering material selection, scaffold design, and incorporating cytokines or stem cells to improve AF repair outcomes. First, advancements in electrospinning, 3D printing, and porosity engineering will be discussed to enhance the integration of scaffolds with surrounding tissue to mimic a natural AF environment. Second, the benefits of adding cells or biofactors will be reviewed to strengthen cellular interactions, migration, and differentiation of stem cells. Finally, future research will be proposed to develop innovative, multifunctional scaffolds that complement personalized medicine while also considering the impact of mechanical stimulation and scaffold porosity on cell behavior and drug delivery for more efficient repair effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":23134,"journal":{"name":"Tissue Engineering. Part B, Reviews","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144235324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ilva de Fátima Souza, João Paulo de Jesus Vieira, Elton Diêgo Bonifácio, Bethânia Alves de Avelar Freitas, Libardo Andres Gonzalez Torres
{"title":"The Microenvironment of Solid Tumors: Components and Current Challenges of Tumor-on-a-Chip Models.","authors":"Ilva de Fátima Souza, João Paulo de Jesus Vieira, Elton Diêgo Bonifácio, Bethânia Alves de Avelar Freitas, Libardo Andres Gonzalez Torres","doi":"10.1089/ten.TEB.2024.0088","DOIUrl":"10.1089/ten.TEB.2024.0088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Solid tumors represent the most common type of cancer in humans and are classified into sarcomas, lymphomas, and carcinomas based on the originating cells. Among these, carcinomas, which arise from epithelial and glandular cells lining the body's tissues, are the most prevalent. Around the world, a significant increase in the incidence of solid tumors is observed during recent years. In this context, efforts to discover more effective cancer treatments have led to a deeper understanding of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and its components. Currently, the interactions between cancer cells and elements of the TME are being intensely investigated. Remarkable progress in research is noted, largely owing to the development of advanced <i>in vitro</i> models, such as tumor-on-a-chip models that assist in understanding and ultimately discovering new effective treatments for a specific type of cancer. The purpose of this article is to provide a review of the TME and cancer cell components, along with the advances on tumor-on-a-chip models designed to mimic tumors, offering a perspective on the current state of the art. Recent studies using this kind of microdevices that reproduce the TME have allowed a better understanding of the cancer and its treatments. Nevertheless, current applications of this technology present some limitations that must be overcome to achieve a broad application by researchers looking for a deeper knowledge of cancer and new strategies to improve current therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":23134,"journal":{"name":"Tissue Engineering. Part B, Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"266-283"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141617091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Surgical Therapy and Tissue Engineering for Meniscal Repair.","authors":"Hao Wang, Jie Wu, Liupu Yang, Shuyun Liu, Xiang Sui, Quanyi Guo, Mingxue Chen","doi":"10.1089/ten.TEB.2024.0060","DOIUrl":"10.1089/ten.TEB.2024.0060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Meniscal damage is one of the prevalent causes of knee pain, swelling, instability, and functional compromise, frequently culminating in osteoarthritis (OA). Timely and appropriate interventions are crucial to relieve symptoms and prevent or delay the onset of OA. Contemporary surgical treatments include total or partial meniscectomy, meniscal repair, allograft meniscal transplantation, and synthetic meniscal implants, but each presents its specific limitations. Recently, regenerative medicine and tissue engineering have emerged as promising fields, offering innovative prospects for meniscal regeneration and repair. This review delineates current surgical methods, elucidating their specific indications, advantages, and disadvantages. Concurrently, it delves into state-of-the-art tissue engineering techniques aimed at the functional regenerative repair of meniscus. Recommendations for future research and clinical practice are also provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":23134,"journal":{"name":"Tissue Engineering. Part B, Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"284-296"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141861035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eoin J Devoy, Erfan Jabari, George Kotsanos, Robert H Choe, John P Fisher
{"title":"An Exploration of the Role of Osteoclast Lineage Cells in Bone Tissue Engineering.","authors":"Eoin J Devoy, Erfan Jabari, George Kotsanos, Robert H Choe, John P Fisher","doi":"10.1089/ten.TEB.2024.0126","DOIUrl":"10.1089/ten.TEB.2024.0126","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bone defects because of age, trauma, and surgery, which are exacerbated by medication side effects and common diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis, are a problem of epidemic scale. The present clinical standard for treating these defects includes autografts and allografts. Although both treatments can promote robust regenerative outcomes, they fail to strike a desirable balance of availability, side effect profile, consistent regenerative efficacy, and affordability. This difficulty has contributed to the rise of bone tissue engineering (BTE) as a potential avenue through which enhanced bone regeneration could be delivered. BTE is founded upon a paradigm of using biomaterials, bioactive factors, osteoblast lineage cells (ObLCs), and vascularization to cue deficient bone tissue into a state of regeneration. Despite promising preclinical results, BTE has had modest success in being translated into the clinical setting. One barrier has been the simplicity of its paradigm relative to the complexity of biological bone. Therefore, this paradigm must be critically examined and expanded to better account for this complexity. One potential avenue for this is a more detailed consideration of osteoclast lineage cells (OcLCs). Although these cells ostensibly oppose ObLCs and bone regeneration through their resorptive functions, a myriad of investigations have shed light on their potential to influence bone equilibrium in more complex ways through their interactions with both ObLCs and bone matrix. Most BTE research has not systematically evaluated their influence. Yet contrary to expectations associated with the paradigm, a selection of BTE investigations has demonstrated that this influence can enhance bone regeneration in certain contexts. In addition, much work has elucidated the role of many controllable scaffold parameters in both inhibiting and stimulating the activity of OcLCs in parallel to bone regeneration. Therefore, this review aims to detail and explore the implications of OcLCs in BTE and how they can be leveraged to improve upon the existing BTE paradigm.</p>","PeriodicalId":23134,"journal":{"name":"Tissue Engineering. Part B, Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"248-265"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141749083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mina Habibizadeh, Parvin Mohammadi, Roshanak Amirian, Mohammadmehdi Moradi, Mahmoudreza Moradi
{"title":"Engineered Tissues: A Bright Perspective in Urethral Obstruction Regeneration.","authors":"Mina Habibizadeh, Parvin Mohammadi, Roshanak Amirian, Mohammadmehdi Moradi, Mahmoudreza Moradi","doi":"10.1089/ten.TEB.2024.0124","DOIUrl":"10.1089/ten.TEB.2024.0124","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The urethral reconstruction using tissue engineering is a promising approach in clinical and preclinical studies in recent years. Generally, regenerative medicine comprises cells, bioactive agents, and biomaterial scaffolds to reconstruct tissue. For the restoration of extended urethral injury are incorporated autologous grafts or flaps from the skin of the genital area, and buccal mucosa are also utilized. However, biomaterial grafts with cells or growth factors are investigated to enhance these grafts. Natural and synthetic biomaterials were investigated for preclinical studies in the form of decellularization tissues, nanofiber/microfiber, film, and foam grafts that determined safety and efficiency. In this regard, skin grafts, bladder epithelium, buccal mucosa, small intestinal submucosa, tissue-engineered buccal mucosa, and polymeric nanofibers in clinical trials were examined, and promising and diverse outcomes were acquired. Even though one of the challenges of the reconstruction of the urethra is resistance to urine pressure and its ability to be sutured, it could be solved by the proper adjustment of the physicochemical characteristics of the graft. Urethral engineering faces challenges due to necrosis caused by a lack of angiogenesis and fibrosis, which require further investigation in future studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":23134,"journal":{"name":"Tissue Engineering. Part B, Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"209-220"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141470934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhan Su, Tan Yang, Xinze Wu, Peiran Liu, Yisimayili Nuermaimaiti, Yuxuan Ran, Peng Wang, Pinyin Cao
{"title":"Comparative Analysis and Regeneration Strategies for Three Types of Cartilage.","authors":"Zhan Su, Tan Yang, Xinze Wu, Peiran Liu, Yisimayili Nuermaimaiti, Yuxuan Ran, Peng Wang, Pinyin Cao","doi":"10.1089/ten.TEB.2024.0140","DOIUrl":"10.1089/ten.TEB.2024.0140","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cartilage tissue, encompassing hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage, and elastic cartilage, plays a pivotal role in the human body because of its unique composition, structure, and biomechanical properties. However, the inherent avascularity and limited regenerative capacity of cartilage present significant challenges to its healing following injury. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of cartilage tissue engineering, focusing on the critical components of cell sources, scaffolds, and growth factors tailored to the regeneration of each cartilage type. We explore the similarities and differences in the composition, structure, and biomechanical properties of the three cartilage types and their implications for tissue engineering. A significant emphasis is placed on innovative strategies for cartilage regeneration, including the potential for <i>in situ</i> transformation of cartilage types through microenvironmental manipulation, which may offer novel avenues for repair and rehabilitation. The review underscores the necessity of a nuanced approach to cartilage tissue engineering, recognizing the distinct requirements of each cartilage type while exploring the potential of transforming one cartilage type into another as a flexible and adaptive repair strategy. Through this detailed examination, we aim to broaden the understanding of cartilage tissue engineering and inspire further research and development in this promising field.</p>","PeriodicalId":23134,"journal":{"name":"Tissue Engineering. Part B, Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"221-233"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141545303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}