{"title":"Constraint based Bayesian optimization of bioink precursor: a machine learning framework.","authors":"Yihao Xu, Rokeya Sarah, Ahasan Habib, Yongmin Liu, Bashir Khoda","doi":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad716e","DOIUrl":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad716e","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Current research practice for optimizing bioink involves exhaustive experimentation with multi-material composition for determining the printability, shape fidelity and biocompatibility. Predicting bioink properties can be beneficial to the research community but is a challenging task due to the non-Newtonian behavior in complex composition. Existing models such as Cross model become inadequate for predicting the viscosity for heterogeneous composition of bioinks. In this paper, we utilize a machine learning framework to accurately predict the viscosity of heterogeneous bioink compositions, aiming to enhance extrusion-based bioprinting techniques. Utilizing Bayesian optimization (BO), our strategy leverages a limited dataset to inform our model. This is a technique especially useful of the typically sparse data in this domain. Moreover, we have also developed a mask technique that can handle complex constraints, informed by domain expertise, to define the feasible parameter space for the components of the bioink and their interactions. Our proposed method is focused on predicting the intrinsic factor (e.g. viscosity) of the bioink precursor which is tied to the extrinsic property (e.g. cell viability) through the mask function. Through the optimization of the hyperparameter, we strike a balance between exploration of new possibilities and exploitation of known data, a balance crucial for refining our acquisition function. This function then guides the selection of subsequent sampling points within the defined viable space and the process continues until convergence is achieved, indicating that the model has sufficiently explored the parameter space and identified the optimal or near-optimal solutions. Employing this AI-guided BO framework, we have developed, tested, and validated a surrogate model for determining the viscosity of heterogeneous bioink compositions. This data-driven approach significantly reduces the experimental workload required to identify bioink compositions conducive to functional tissue growth. It not only streamlines the process of finding the optimal bioink compositions from a vast array of heterogeneous options but also offers a promising avenue for accelerating advancements in tissue engineering by minimizing the need for extensive experimental trials.</p>","PeriodicalId":8964,"journal":{"name":"Biofabrication","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142008232","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}
BiofabricationPub Date : 2024-08-27DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad6933
Serah Kang, Eugene C Chen, Helen Cifuentes, Julia Y Co, Gabrielle Cole, Jessica Graham, Rebecca Hsia, Tomomi Kiyota, Jessica A Klein, Katharina T Kroll, Lenitza M Nieves Lopez, Leah M Norona, Heshan Peiris, Ratnakar Potla, Monica Romero-Lopez, Julien G Roth, Min Tseng, Aaron M Fullerton, Kimberly A Homan
{"title":"Complex<i>in vitro</i>models positioned for impact to drug testing in pharma: a review.","authors":"Serah Kang, Eugene C Chen, Helen Cifuentes, Julia Y Co, Gabrielle Cole, Jessica Graham, Rebecca Hsia, Tomomi Kiyota, Jessica A Klein, Katharina T Kroll, Lenitza M Nieves Lopez, Leah M Norona, Heshan Peiris, Ratnakar Potla, Monica Romero-Lopez, Julien G Roth, Min Tseng, Aaron M Fullerton, Kimberly A Homan","doi":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6933","DOIUrl":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6933","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recent years have seen the creation and popularization of various complex<i>in vitro</i>models (CIVMs), such as organoids and organs-on-chip, as a technology with the potential to reduce animal usage in pharma while also enhancing our ability to create safe and efficacious drugs for patients. Public awareness of CIVMs has increased, in part, due to the recent passage of the FDA Modernization Act 2.0. This visibility is expected to spur deeper investment in and adoption of such models. Thus, end-users and model developers alike require a framework to both understand the readiness of current models to enter the drug development process, and to assess upcoming models for the same. This review presents such a framework for model selection based on comparative -omics data (which we term model-omics), and metrics for qualification of specific test assays that a model may support that we term context-of-use (COU) assays. We surveyed existing healthy tissue models and assays for ten drug development-critical organs of the body, and provide evaluations of readiness and suggestions for improving model-omics and COU assays for each. In whole, this review comes from a pharma perspective, and seeks to provide an evaluation of where CIVMs are poised for maximum impact in the drug development process, and a roadmap for realizing that potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":8964,"journal":{"name":"Biofabrication","volume":"16 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142071942","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}
BiofabricationPub Date : 2024-08-27DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad6d90
Muhammad Umar Aslam Khan, Muhammad Azhar Aslam, Mohd Faizal Bin Abdullah, Hilal Gul, Goran M Stojanović, Abdalla Abdal-Hay, Anwarul Hasan
{"title":"Microneedle system for tissue engineering and regenerative medicines: a smart and efficient therapeutic approach.","authors":"Muhammad Umar Aslam Khan, Muhammad Azhar Aslam, Mohd Faizal Bin Abdullah, Hilal Gul, Goran M Stojanović, Abdalla Abdal-Hay, Anwarul Hasan","doi":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6d90","DOIUrl":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6d90","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The global demand for an enhanced quality of life and extended lifespan has driven significant advancements in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. These fields utilize a range of interdisciplinary theories and techniques to repair structurally impaired or damaged tissues and organs, as well as restore their normal functions. Nevertheless, the clinical efficacy of medications, materials, and potent cells used at the laboratory level is always constrained by technological limitations. A novel platform known as adaptable microneedles has been developed to address the abovementioned issues. These microneedles offer a solution for the localized distribution of various cargos while minimizing invasiveness. Microneedles provide favorable patient compliance in clinical settings due to their effective administration and ability to provide a painless and convenient process. In this review article, we summarized the most recent development of microneedles, and we started by classifying various microneedle systems, advantages, and fundamental properties. Subsequently, it provides a comprehensive overview of different types of microneedles, the material used to fabricate microneedles, the fundamental properties of ideal microneedles, and their applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, primarily focusing on preserving and restoring impaired tissues and organs. The limitations and perspectives have been discussed by concluding their future therapeutic applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicines.</p>","PeriodicalId":8964,"journal":{"name":"Biofabrication","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141911583","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}
BiofabricationPub Date : 2024-08-23DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad6f46
Jeong Sik Kong, Joeng Ju Kim, Leonardo Riva, Paola Serena Ginestra, Dong-Woo Cho
{"title":"<i>In vitro</i>three-dimensional volumetric printing of vitreous body models using decellularized extracellular matrix bioink.","authors":"Jeong Sik Kong, Joeng Ju Kim, Leonardo Riva, Paola Serena Ginestra, Dong-Woo Cho","doi":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6f46","DOIUrl":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6f46","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hyalocytes, which are considered to originate from the monocyte/macrophage lineage, play active roles in vitreous collagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis. Obtaining a hyalocyte-compatible bioink during the 3D bioprinting of eye models is challenging. In this study, we investigated the suitability of a cartilage-decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM)-based bioink for printing a vitreous body model. Given that achieving a 3D structure and environment identical to those of the vitreous body necessitates good printability and biocompatibility, we examined the mechanical and biological properties of the developed dECM-based bioink. Furthermore, we proposed a 3D bioprinting strategy for volumetric vitreous body fabrication that supports cell viability, transparency, and self-sustainability. The construction of a 3D structure composed of bioink microfibers resulted in improved transparency and hyalocyte-like macrophage activity in volumetric vitreous mimetics, mimicking real vitreous bodies. The results indicate that our 3D structure could serve as a platform for drug testing in disease models and demonstrate that the proposed printing technology, utilizing a dECM-based bioink and volumetric vitreous body, has the potential to facilitate the development of advanced eye models for future studies on floater formation and visual disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":8964,"journal":{"name":"Biofabrication","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141981636","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}
BiofabricationPub Date : 2024-08-22DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad6d8c
Yukai Jin, Jiangang Zhang, Jiali Xing, Yiran Li, Huiyu Yang, Liujian Ouyang, Zhiyuan Fang, Lejia Sun, Bao Jin, Pengyu Huang, Huayu Yang, Shunda Du, Xinting Sang, Yilei Mao
{"title":"Multicellular 3D bioprinted human gallbladder carcinoma for<i>in vitro</i>mimicry of tumor microenvironment and intratumoral heterogeneity.","authors":"Yukai Jin, Jiangang Zhang, Jiali Xing, Yiran Li, Huiyu Yang, Liujian Ouyang, Zhiyuan Fang, Lejia Sun, Bao Jin, Pengyu Huang, Huayu Yang, Shunda Du, Xinting Sang, Yilei Mao","doi":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6d8c","DOIUrl":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6d8c","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gallbladder carcinoma (GBC) is a malignant hepatobiliary cancer characterized by an intricate tumor microenvironments (TME) and heterogeneity. The traditional GBC 2D culture models cannot faithfully recapitulate the characteristics of the TME. Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting enables the establishment of high-throughput and high-fidelity multicellular GBC models. In this study, we designed a concentric cylindrical tetra-culture model to reconstitute the spatial distribution of cells in tumor tissue, with the inner portion containing GBC cells, and the outer ring containing a mixture of endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and macrophages. We confirmed the survival, proliferation, biomarker expression and gene expression profiles of GBC 3D tetra-culture models. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and immunofluorescence staining verified the morphology and robust expression of GBC/endothelial/fibroblast/macrophage biomarkers in GBC 3D tetra-culture models. Single-cell RNA sequencing revealed two distinct subtypes of GBC cells within the model, glandular epithelial and squamous epithelial cells, suggesting the mimicry of intratumoral heterogeneity. Comparative transcriptome profile analysis among various<i>in vitro</i>models revealed that cellular interactions and the TME in 3D tetra-culture models reshaped the biological processes of tumor cells to a more aggressive phenotype. GBC 3D tetra-culture models restored the characteristics of the TME as well as intratumoral heterogeneity. Therefore, this model is expected to have future applications in tumor biology research and antitumor drug development.</p>","PeriodicalId":8964,"journal":{"name":"Biofabrication","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141911584","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}
BiofabricationPub Date : 2024-08-22DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad6e1a
Gabriella Nilsson Hall, Yuchao Fan, Bertrand Viellerobe, Antonio Iazzolino, Andreas Dimopoulos, Claire Poiron, Aude Clapies, Frank P Luyten, Fabien Guillemot, Ioannis Papantoniou
{"title":"Laser-assisted bioprinting of targeted cartilaginous spheroids for high density bottom-up tissue engineering.","authors":"Gabriella Nilsson Hall, Yuchao Fan, Bertrand Viellerobe, Antonio Iazzolino, Andreas Dimopoulos, Claire Poiron, Aude Clapies, Frank P Luyten, Fabien Guillemot, Ioannis Papantoniou","doi":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6e1a","DOIUrl":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6e1a","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multicellular spheroids such as microtissues and organoids have demonstrated great potential for tissue engineering applications in recent years as these 3D cellular units enable improved cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. Current bioprinting processes that use multicellular spheroids as building blocks have demonstrated limited control on post printing distribution of cell spheroids or moderate throughput and printing efficiency. In this work, we presented a laser-assisted bioprinting approach able to transfer multicellular spheroids as building blocks for larger tissue structures. Cartilaginous multicellular spheroids formed by human periosteum derived cells (hPDCs) were successfully bioprinted possessing high viability and the capacity to undergo chondrogenic differentiation post printing. Smaller hPDC spheroids with diameters ranging from ∼100 to 150<i>µ</i>m were successfully bioprinted through the use of laser-induced forward transfer method (LIFT) however larger spheroids constituted a challenge. For this reason a novel alternative approach was developed termed as laser induced propulsion of mesoscopic objects (LIPMO) whereby we were able to bioprint spheroids of up to 300<i>µ</i>m. Moreover, we combined the bioprinting process with computer aided image analysis demonstrating the capacity to 'target and shoot', through automated selection, multiple large spheroids in a single sequence. By taking advantage of target and shoot system, multilayered constructs containing high density cell spheroids were fabricated.</p>","PeriodicalId":8964,"journal":{"name":"Biofabrication","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141970583","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":"Bioinks for bioprinting using plant-derived biomaterials.","authors":"Md Mehedee Hasan, Ashfaq Ahmad, Mst Zobaida Akter, Yeong-Jin Choi, Hee-Gyeong Yi","doi":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6932","DOIUrl":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6932","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has revolutionized tissue engineering by enabling the fabrication of complex and functional human tissues and organs. An essential component of successful 3D bioprinting is the selection of an appropriate bioink capable of supporting cell proliferation and viability. Plant-derived biomaterials, because of their abundance, biocompatibility, and tunable properties, hold promise as bioink sources, thus offering advantages over animal-derived biomaterials, which carry immunogenic concerns. This comprehensive review explores and analyzes the potential of plant-derived biomaterials as bioinks for 3D bioprinting of human tissues. Modification and optimization of these materials to enhance printability and biological functionality are discussed. Furthermore, cancer research and drug testing applications of the use of plant-based biomaterials in bioprinting various human tissues such as bone, cartilage, skin, and vascular tissues are described. Challenges and limitations, including mechanical integrity, cell viability, resolution, and regulatory concerns, along with potential strategies to overcome them, are discussed. Additionally, this review provides insights into the potential use of plant-based decellularized ECM (dECM) as bioinks, future prospects, and emerging trends in the use of plant-derived biomaterials for 3D bioprinting applications. The potential of plant-derived biomaterials as bioinks for 3D bioprinting of human tissues is highlighted herein. However, further research is necessary to optimize their processing, standardize their properties, and evaluate their long-term<i>in vivo</i>performance. Continued advancements in plant-derived biomaterials have the potential to revolutionize tissue engineering and facilitate the development of functional and regenerative therapies for diverse clinical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":8964,"journal":{"name":"Biofabrication","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141854660","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}
BiofabricationPub Date : 2024-08-21DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad6cf8
Min-Yong Lee, Hi-Won Yoon, Sun-Il Kim, Jae-Sung Kwon, Su-Jung Shin
{"title":"Implementing microfluidic flow device model in utilizing dural substitutes as pulp capping materials for vital pulp therapy.","authors":"Min-Yong Lee, Hi-Won Yoon, Sun-Il Kim, Jae-Sung Kwon, Su-Jung Shin","doi":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6cf8","DOIUrl":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6cf8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vital pulp therapy (VPT) has gained prominence with the increasing trends towards conservative dental treatment with specific indications for preserving tooth vitality by selectively removing the inflamed tissue instead of the entire dental pulp. Although VPT has shown high success rates in long-term follow-up, adverse effects have been reported due to the calcification of tooth canals by mineral trioxide aggregates (MTAs), which are commonly used in VPT. Canal calcification poses challenges for accessing instruments during retreatment procedures. To address this issue, this study evaluated the mechanical properties of dural substitute intended to alleviate intra-pulp pressure caused by inflammation, along with assessing the biological responses of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), both of which play crucial roles in dental pulp. The study examined the application of dural substitutes as pulp capping materials, replacing MTA. This assessment was conducted using a microfluidic flow device model that replicated the blood flow environment within the dental pulp. Computational fluid dynamics simulations were employed to ensure that the fluid flow velocity within the microfluidic flow device matched the actual blood flow velocity within the dental pulp. Furthermore, the dural substitutes (Biodesign; BD and Neuro-Patch; NP) exhibited resistance to penetration by 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate (HEMA) released from the upper restorative materials and bonding agents. Finally, while MTA increased the expression of angiogenesis-related and hard tissue-related genes in HUVEC and hDPSCS, respectively, BD and NP did not alter gene expression and preserved the original characteristics of both cell types. Hence, dural substitutes have emerged as promising alternatives for VPT owing to their resistance to HEMA penetration and the maintenance of stemness. Moreover, the microfluidic flow device model closely replicated the cellular responses observed in live pulp chambers, thereby indicating its potential use as an<i>in vivo</i>testing platform.</p>","PeriodicalId":8964,"journal":{"name":"Biofabrication","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141905828","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}
BiofabricationPub Date : 2024-08-21DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad6d8e
Bram G Soliman, Ian L Chin, Yiwei Li, Melissa Ishii, Minh Hieu Ho, Vinh Khanh Doan, Thomas R Cox, Peng Yuan Wang, Gabriella C J Lindberg, Yu Shrike Zhang, Tim B F Woodfield, Yu Suk Choi, Khoon S Lim
{"title":"Droplet-based microfluidics for engineering shape-controlled hydrogels with stiffness gradient.","authors":"Bram G Soliman, Ian L Chin, Yiwei Li, Melissa Ishii, Minh Hieu Ho, Vinh Khanh Doan, Thomas R Cox, Peng Yuan Wang, Gabriella C J Lindberg, Yu Shrike Zhang, Tim B F Woodfield, Yu Suk Choi, Khoon S Lim","doi":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6d8e","DOIUrl":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad6d8e","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Current biofabrication strategies are limited in their ability to replicate native shape-to-function relationships, that are dependent on adequate biomimicry of macroscale shape as well as size and microscale spatial heterogeneity, within cell-laden hydrogels. In this study, a novel diffusion-based microfluidics platform is presented that meets these needs in a two-step process. In the first step, a hydrogel-precursor solution is dispersed into a continuous oil phase within the microfluidics tubing. By adjusting the dispersed and oil phase flow rates, the physical architecture of hydrogel-precursor phases can be adjusted to generate spherical and plug-like structures, as well as continuous meter-long hydrogel-precursor phases (up to 1.75 m). The second step involves the controlled introduction a small molecule-containing aqueous phase through a T-shaped tube connector to enable controlled small molecule diffusion across the interface of the aqueous phase and hydrogel-precursor. Application of this system is demonstrated by diffusing co-initiator sodium persulfate (SPS) into hydrogel-precursor solutions, where the controlled SPS diffusion into the hydrogel-precursor and subsequent photo-polymerization allows for the formation of unique radial stiffness patterns across the shape- and size-controlled hydrogels, as well as allowing the formation of hollow hydrogels with controllable internal architectures. Mesenchymal stromal cells are successfully encapsulated within hollow hydrogels and hydrogels containing radial stiffness gradient and found to respond to the heterogeneity in stiffness through the yes-associated protein mechano-regulator. Finally, breast cancer cells are found to phenotypically switch in response to stiffness gradients, causing a shift in their ability to aggregate, which may have implications for metastasis. The diffusion-based microfluidics thus finds application mimicking native shape-to-function relationship in the context of tissue engineering and provides a platform to further study the roles of micro- and macroscale architectural features that exist within native tissues.</p>","PeriodicalId":8964,"journal":{"name":"Biofabrication","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141911581","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}
BiofabricationPub Date : 2024-08-14DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad69c4
Mitchell St Clair-Glover, Rocio K Finol-Urdaneta, Marnie Maddock, Eileen Wallace, Sara Miellet, Gordon Wallace, Zhilian Yue, Mirella Dottori
{"title":"Efficient fabrication of 3D bioprinted functional sensory neurons using an inducible Neurogenin-2 human pluripotent stem cell line.","authors":"Mitchell St Clair-Glover, Rocio K Finol-Urdaneta, Marnie Maddock, Eileen Wallace, Sara Miellet, Gordon Wallace, Zhilian Yue, Mirella Dottori","doi":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad69c4","DOIUrl":"10.1088/1758-5090/ad69c4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Three-dimensional (3D) tissue models have gained recognition for their improved ability to mimic the native cell microenvironment compared to traditional two-dimensional models. This progress has been driven by advances in tissue-engineering technologies such as 3D bioprinting, a promising method for fabricating biomimetic living tissues. While bioprinting has succeeded in generating various tissues to date, creating neural tissue models remains challenging. In this context, we present an accelerated approach to fabricate 3D sensory neuron (SN) structures using a transgenic human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC)-line that contains an inducible Neurogenin-2 (NGN2) expression cassette. The NGN2 hPSC line was first differentiated to neural crest cell (NCC) progenitors, then incorporated into a cytocompatible gelatin methacryloyl-based bioink for 3D bioprinting. Upregulated NGN2 expression in the bioprinted NCCs resulted in induced SN (iSN) populations that exhibited specific cell markers, with 3D analysis revealing widespread neurite outgrowth through the scaffold volume. Calcium imaging demonstrated functional activity of iSNs, including membrane excitability properties and voltage-gated sodium channel (Na<i><sub>V</sub></i>) activity. This efficient approach to generate 3D bioprinted iSN structures streamlines the development of neural tissue models, useful for the study of neurodevelopment and disease states and offering translational potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":8964,"journal":{"name":"Biofabrication","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141858961","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}