3D bioprinting in nephrology

3D bioprinting in nephrology

3Dbioprinting in nephrology is an emerging frontier that integrates tissue engineering, biomaterials science, and regenerative medicine to address the growing burden of kidney failure. By precisely layering bioinks composed of living cells, growth factors, and scaffold materials, researchers are working toward constructing functional renal tissues that mimic the complex architecture of nephrons, glomeruli, and vascular networks. Advances in stem cell biology, particularly induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), have enabled the development of kidney organoids that replicate key structural and functional characteristics of native tissue. These innovations offer promising platforms for disease modeling, drug toxicity screening, and personalized medicine applications.

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