Singapore, March 4 -- Adipose tissues, which serve as fat reserves, have been recognised as an endocrine organ. The three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting of adipose tissues has potential applications in regenerative medicine. However, the 3D bioprinting conditions have not been optimized for adipose tissues.

Now, researchers from Pusan National University, South Korea have developed a novel method for 3D adipose tissue bioprinting using a hybrid bioink. The 3D bioprinted adipose tissues exhibited skin regeneration ability, paving the way for their applications in regenerative medicine.

The adipose tissue, which serves as an endocrine organ, releases various molecules that regulate the repair of other damaged tissues, including the skin. He...