3D printing of biomimetic multi-layered GelMA/nHA scaffold for osteochondral defect repair

• Published in: Materials & design Vol. 171; no. C; p. 107708
• Main Authors: Liu, Jingyi, Li, Liang, Suo, Hairui, Yan, Mengling, Yin, Jun, Fu, Jianzhong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United Kingdom Elsevier Ltd 05.06.2019; Elsevier
• Subjects: 3D printing; Cartilage repair; Methacrylated gelatin (GelMA); Osteochondral defect; Scaffold; Cartilage repair; Scaffold; 3D printing; Osteochondral defect; Methacrylated gelatin (GelMA)

Currently, osteochondral defects frequently cause limited motion and impaired function of the joint, leading to serious healthcare problems, and it is still very challenging to realize the simultaneous regeneration of subchondral bone with cartilage. In the current study, we designed a tri-layered s...