Dear Colleagues:
Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is an additive manufacturing process that utilizes various biomaterials that either contain or interact with living cells and biological systems to fabricate functional tissue or organ mimics, referred to as bio-inks. The process involves incorporating living cells or other biological elements with biomaterials for robotic and automated tissue manufacturing. 3D bioprinting has served as general biotechnology for processing biomaterials and living materials into advanced biosystems towards in vitro and in vivo applications. The recent advances in the enabling techniques of bioprinting and innovative formulations of biomaterials have opened more opportunities in the general bioengineering field.
In this Special Issue “Advanced in 3D bioprinting and biofabrication of biomaterials”, we aim to present a collection of papers detailing the most recent biomaterials in the research of 3D bioprinting. Original Research, Reviews, Perspectives and Opinions are welcome in this collection. This article collection thrives on inspiring, informing, and providing direction and guidance to researchers in the field.
Bioprinted Notch ligand to function as stem cell niche improves muscle regeneration in dystrophic muscle