AccScience Publishing / IJB / Online First / DOI: 10.36922/IJB026180171
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Emerging bioprinting strategies for osteoporosis research and bone regeneration

Ze-Yu Lu1 Meng-Jia You2 Muradil Mardan1 Qing-Yin Xu1 Peng-Bo Chen1 Huo-Liang Zheng1 Hao Cai1 Bo Li1 Sheng-Dan Jiang1 Xin-Feng Zheng1* Lei-Sheng Jiang1* Yuan Sun3*
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1 Spine Center, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
2 Department of Medical Technology, School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
3 Department of Gerontology, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
Received: 3 May 2026 | Revised: 15 June 2026 | Accepted: 24 June 2026 | Published online: 24 June 2026
(This article belongs to the Special Issue 3D Printing in Clinical Application)
© 2026 by the Author(s). This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )
Abstract

Bioprinting has emerged as a promising technology for osteoporosis research and bone tissue engineering by enabling the fabrication of personalized scaffolds that mimic key features of the native bone microarchitecture. Through 3D biofabrication, this technology facilitates the development of accurate osteoporotic bone models for in vitro and in vivo studies, drug screening, and the evaluation of therapeutic strategies. Bioprinted animal models and cell culture systems provide controlled platforms for investigating disease progression and testing candidate therapies, thereby addressing several limitations of conventional research approaches. In addition, bioprinting has advanced the design of bone substitutes by enabling precise control over scaffold properties such as mechanical strength, porosity, and biodegradability, all of which are critical for bone regeneration. Nevertheless, several challenges remain, including the trade-off between printing resolution and speed, limitations in current bioink formulations, difficulties in scaffold functionalization, and barriers to large-scale manufacturing. The clinical translation of bioprinted constructs is further complicated by ethical and regulatory challenges, particularly with respect to stem cell applications and product approval pathways. Despite these challenges, bioprinting continues to demonstrate considerable potential in osteoporosis research and therapy, with ongoing efforts focused on improving printing precision, developing smart bioinks, and advancing personalized therapeutic strategies. Continued interdisciplinary collaboration, together with improvements in scalability, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory standardization, will be essential for integrating bioprinting into clinical practice and ultimately improving outcomes for patients with osteoporosis worldwide.

Keywords
Osteoporosis
Bioprinting
Bone regeneration
Scaffolds
Stem cells
Personalized medicine
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International Journal of Bioprinting, Electronic ISSN: 2424-8002 Print ISSN: 2424-7723, Published by AccScience Publishing