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Generation of Multilayered 3D Structures of HepG2 Cells Using a Bio-printing Technique
Gut and Liver ; : 121-128, 2017.
Artículo en Inglés | WPRIM | ID: wpr-85468
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/

AIMS:

Chronic liver disease is a major widespread cause of death, and whole liver transplantation is the only definitive treatment for patients with end-stage liver diseases. However, many problems, including donor shortage, surgical complications and cost, hinder their usage. Recently, tissue-engineering technology provided a potential breakthrough for solving these problems. Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has been used to mimic tissues and organs suitable for transplantation, but applications for the liver have been rare.

METHODS:

A 3D bioprinting system was used to construct 3D printed hepatic structures using alginate. HepG2 cells were cultured on these 3D structures for 3 weeks and examined by fluorescence microscopy, histology and immunohistochemistry. The expression of liver-specific markers was quantified on days 1, 7, 14, and 21.

RESULTS:

The cells grew well on the alginate scaffold, and liver-specific gene expression increased. The cells grew more extensively in 3D culture than two-dimensional culture and exhibited better structural aspects of the liver, indicating that the 3D bioprinting method recapitulates the liver architecture.

CONCLUSIONS:

The 3D bioprinting of hepatic structures appears feasible. This technology may become a major tool and provide a bridge between basic science and the clinical challenges for regenerative medicine of the liver.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Donantes de Tejidos / Inmunohistoquímica / Expresión Génica / Causas de Muerte / Trasplante de Hígado / Medicina Regenerativa / Células Hep G2 / Bioimpresión / Impresión Tridimensional / Hígado Límite: Humanos Idioma: Inglés Revista: Gut and Liver Año: 2017 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Donantes de Tejidos / Inmunohistoquímica / Expresión Génica / Causas de Muerte / Trasplante de Hígado / Medicina Regenerativa / Células Hep G2 / Bioimpresión / Impresión Tridimensional / Hígado Límite: Humanos Idioma: Inglés Revista: Gut and Liver Año: 2017 Tipo del documento: Artículo