Applications of 3D printing in cancer

Dolores Remedios Serrano Lopez, Maria C. Terres, Katerina Lalatsa

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Abstract

The tumour heterogeneity and interindividual variability is a major problem when treating cancer as every patient responds in a different way to the current drug therapies. 3D printing is a tool that can hamper the issues faced in cancer patients allowing for individualisation of treatment by the production of in vitro models with micro-environments mimicking more closely real cancer conditions facilitating complex therapies. Further improvements are required, for example the development of biocompatible bioinks or need for vascularisation. The journey from bench to bedside is challenging from the regulatory point of view where the establishment of manufacturing guidelines, quality systems and safety of use and administration of personalised medicines remains unclear. This review will provide an insight in the major applications of 3D printing in cancer both in the development of in vitro cancer models as well as personalised medicines for cancer patients focused on hydrogels and therapeutic implants.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of 3D Printing in Medicine
Volume2
Issue number3
Early online date14 Aug 2018
DOIs
Publication statusEarly online - 14 Aug 2018

Keywords

  • 3D printing
  • PAM
  • SLA
  • FDM
  • controlled release
  • hydrogels
  • 3D bioprinting
  • therapeutic implants
  • in vitro studies
  • cancer

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