研究论文
3D Bioprinting of Vascularized Bone Tissue Constructs with Dual Growth Factor Delivery
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摘要
Engineering vascularized bone grafts of clinically relevant size (>2 cm³) remains a fundamental challenge in regenerative medicine. We present a multi-material extrusion bioprinting strategy that co-deposits osteogenic (BMP-2 loaded PLGA microspheres) and angiogenic (VEGF loaded gelatin methacryloyl hydrogel) bioinks within a sacrificial Pluronic F-127 channel network. After crosslinking and sacrificial template removal, the constructs develop interconnected microvascular channels (50-200 μm diameter) infiltrated by host endothelial cells within 14 days of subcutaneous implantation in rats. Bone formation assessed by micro-CT at 8 weeks showed 38.2 ± 4.1% mineralized volume fraction — 2.8× higher than single-factor controls — with mechanical compressive strength of 12.4 MPa approaching native trabecular bone.