Big step to solve organ scarcity: developed temperature-cured biological ink
April 22, 2023
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A new discovery has been made in the medical world, which has managed to cover great distances in a short time with the development of technology. Scientists have
A new discovery has been made in the medical world, which has managed to cover great distances in a short time with the development of technology. Scientists have developed a special ‘project’ with which artificial organs can be made.bio inkdeveloped.
The bio-ink was developed by scientists at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology and is significantly different from other bio-inks we’ve seen so far. new bio-ink, solidified by temperature and thus it promises higher biocompatibility compared to other bio-inks.
How is the new bio-ink used?
Bio-inks that have been developed so far are usually cured by means of, for example, UV light or chemical interactions. But UV light risk of damaging the DNA of cells wear. Likewise, chemical interactions can lead to cell damage and poisoning.
The new method in which the bio-ink is cured by means of temperature is “temperature-sensitive hydrogel based on poly(organophosphazene)It is possible with “. This material, which is in liquid form, functions at low temperatures.
Thanks to this property of the material, artificial organs or artificial tissues to be produced can achieve physical endurance at body temperature. To harden the material The need to resort to methods such as UV light and chemical interaction is eliminated.
Putting their new material to the test, the scientists created a 3D skeleton by making a bio-ink containing growth proteins. They then placed it on a mouse’s damaged skull. The mouse skull recovered through normal bone regeneration and the damage was gone.
Biological pressure is also crucial for space travel:
As humanity begins to prepare for long-duration space travel such as Mars, biological pressures will also play a major role in these travels. Precautions will be taken against the effects of radiation and low gravity, and even bone tissue will be protected from damage.
The biggest benefit, of course, is the global scientific community, where the scientific community has been making great efforts for years to find a cure. against organ scarcity will be. Artificial organ transplants can be performed in a very short time.
Ashley Johnson is a science writer for “Div Bracket”. With a background in the natural sciences and a passion for exploring the mysteries of the universe, she provides in-depth coverage of the latest scientific developments.