Cutting-Edge 3D Printing Technology for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Pharmaceutical Technology, Manufacturing and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 376
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomedical engineering; biomaterials; polimers; local delivery systems
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Interests: confocal microscopy; tissue engineering; bioresorbable materials; additive manufacture; molecular profiles by flow cytometry, biocompatibility, and cell differentiation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Three-dimensional printing and tissue engineering are revolutionizing biomedical applications, leveraging advanced techniques like additive manufacturing to create complex structures that mimic tissue morphology, induce remodeling and healing, and produce customized implants or organ models, thereby enhancing precision in medical treatments. This innovative approach uses bioresorbable materials, with or without bioactive molecules, to construct scaffolds that support cell growth. State-of-the-art imaging plays a crucial role in this field, providing high-resolution views of the three-dimensional scaffolds designed to optimize these engineered tissues. The integration of bioresorbable materials ensures that these constructs gradually degrade as natural tissue regenerates, reducing the need for additional surgeries.
Recent advancements in drug delivery systems have further expanded the potential of 3D printing technology. By developing sophisticated delivery systems, when 3D biomaterials are associated with specific molecules or cells, these agents can be directly controlled and be induced by a sustained release to the target site. This approach not only enhances the effectiveness of the treatment but also minimizes systemic side effects and improves patient compliance. The ability to precisely control the spatial and temporal distribution of therapeutic agents within the printed constructs is paving the way for more effective and personalized treatments. It holds significant promise for advancing regenerative medicine and personalized healthcare, offering new solutions for previously untreatable conditions and improving patient outcomes.
I kindly invite you to contribute your groundbreaking research to our upcoming Special Issue, showcasing how 3D printing technology is transforming drug delivery and tissue engineering. This Special Issue aims to highlight biomedical applications through the use of additive manufacturing, bioresorbable materials, and state-of-the-art imaging techniques. Three-dimensional biomaterials, featuring the delivery of bioactive molecules, are strongly desired. Your expertise and innovative work in creating complex structures that mimic tissue morphology, induce remodeling and healing, and produce customized implants or organ models are invaluable to advancing our collective understanding and application of these technologies. By sharing your research, you can help shape the future of regenerative medicine and personalized healthcare, offering new solutions for previously untreatable conditions and improving patient outcomes.
We eagerly anticipate your contributions to this Special Issue and look forward to showcasing the remarkable advancements in this dynamic field.
Prof. Dr. Eliana Aparecida de Rezende Duek
Prof. Dr. Moema Hausen
Dr. Cecília de Barros
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- additive manufacturing
- smart materials
- bioactive molecules
- drug delivery systems
- tissue engineering
- biomaterials for tissue healing
- 3D scaffolds
- cell therapy with biomaterials
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