3D bioprinting tumor models mimic the tumor microenvironment for drug screening
Xuelian Mi, Zhi Yi Su, Xiaokun Yue, Ren Ya, Xue Yang, Lei Qiang, Weiqing Kong, Zhenjiang Ma, Changru Zhang, Jinwu Wang
Abstract
This review describes 3D bioprinting methods, the use of bioinks in tumor models, and in vitro tumor model design strategies for building complex tumor microenvironment features using biological 3D printing technology.
Topics & Concepts
Tumor microenvironment3D bioprintingDrugTumor cellsTumor heterogeneityComputational biologyComputer scienceCancer researchBiologyMedicineBiomedical engineeringCancerTissue engineeringPharmacologyGenetics3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchCancer Cells and MetastasisInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation