• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권8호
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• pp.618-626
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• 2019

줄기세포를 기반으로 한 세포치료제는 생체 이식시 생착률이 낮아서 치료효과를 기대하기 어렵다. 이를 극복하기 위하여 줄기세포를 탑재할 수 있는 다양한 세포담체들이 개발되어 활용되고 있다. 이렇게 개발된 세포담체를 3-dimentional (3D) 프린팅하여 스캐폴드를 만들 경우, 환자의 손상부위 맞춤형 이식재를 제작할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라, 줄기세포를 탑재하여 손상부위를 기계적으로 보완하는 동시에 세포치료제로서의 효과도 얻을 수 있다. Polycaprolactone (PCL)은 저렴할 뿐 아니라 현재 가장 널리 쓰이고 있는 3D 프린팅 소재이기 때문에, PCL을 프린팅하여 세포담체로 활용할 경우 빠르고 경제적인 기술발전을 도모할 수 있다. 하지만 PCL 소재는 세포담체로서의 성능이 우수하지 못하여, 극히 일부의 세포만이 PCL 표면에서 생존한다. 본 연구에서는 이를 극복하기 위해서 PCL 소재에 세포의 탑재능력을 극대화되는 조건을 찾고자 하였다. PCL의 표면에 플라즈마를 처리하는 조건, PCL 표면을 콜라겐 코팅처리, PCL의 3D 프린팅 형상, 세포배양방법 변경 등 다양한 조건을 바탕으로 하여 PCL 소재에 인간 중간엽줄기세포의 세포탑재능력을 확인하였다. 세포탑재능력을 향상시킨다고 알려진 콜라겐 코팅과 플라즈마 처리를 적용하여, 플라즈마 처리 후 3% 콜라겐 코팅을 하였을 때 세포탑재능력이 가장 우수함을 확인하였고, 세포탑재능력에 영향을 줄 수 있는 세포배양방법과 스캐폴드의 구조변화를 적용하여, spheroid 세포배양시 기존의 단일세포배양법보다 탑재능력이 우수함을 확인하였으며, 스캐폴드의 구조는 세포탑재능력에 영향을 주지 못함을 확인하였다. 이를 바탕으로 PCL 소재를 세포 담체로 활용한 다양한 연구를 시도하고자 한다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.531-540
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• 2022

Due to the high incidence of malignant melanoma, the establishment of in vitro models that recapitulate the tumor microenvironment is of great biological and clinical importance for tumor treatment and drug research. In this study, 3D printing technology was used to prepare GelMA/PEGDA composite scaffolds that mimic the microenvironment of human malignant melanoma cell (A375) growth and construct in vitro melanoma micro-models. The GelMA/PEGDA hybrid scaffold was tested by the mechanical property, cell live/dead assay, cell proliferation assay, cytoskeleton staining and drug loading assay. The growth of tumor cells in two- and three-dimensional culture systems and the anti-cancer effect of luteolin were evaluated using the live/dead staining method and the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) method. The results showed a high aggregation of tumor cells on the 3D scaffold, which was suitable for long-term culture. Cytoskeleton staining and immunofluorescent protein staining were used to evaluate the degree of differentiation of tumor cells under 2D and 3D culture systems. The results indicated that 3D bioprinted scaffolds were more suitable for tumor cell expansion and differentiation, and the tumor cells were more aggressive. In addition, luteolin was time- and dose-dependent on tumor cells, and tumor cells in the 3D culture system were more resistant to the drug.

• 반도체디스플레이기술학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.103-107
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• 2022

Scaffolds are the structures that safely protect sensors in various parts of the body. Because of scaffolds must protect sensors from load, the tensile strength of the scaffolds must be higher than 750 kgf/cm². Currently, the tensile strength of scaffolds made with the 3d printer is 714 kgf/cm². We confirm that the tensile strength of the scaffolds increase using air with high nitrogen concentration. In this study, we conducted experiments to find nitrogen concentrations in which the tensile strength of the specimen is higher than 750 kgf/cm². The nitrogen control device and the nitrogen concentration sensor were installed in the chamber type 3d printer. The nitrogen concentration inside the 3d printer was changed by 5 % from 80 % to 100 %. Specimens of ASTM D 638 standard were produced under changed nitrogen concentration. We measured the tensile strength of specimens. We compared the tensile strength of specimens produced under each nitrogen concentration. We confirmed that when air with nitrogen concentration of 90 % was used, the tensile strength of scaffolds were 762 kgf/cm².

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제42권
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• pp.18.1-18.9
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• 2020

Background: Bone grafting has been considered the gold standard for hard tissue reconstructive surgery and is widely used for large mandibular defect reconstruction. However, the midface encompasses delicate structures that are surrounded by a complex bone architecture, which makes bone grafting using traditional methods very challenging. Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is a developing technology that is derived from the evolution of additive manufacturing. It enables precise development of a scaffold from different available biomaterials that mimic the shape, size, and dimension of a defect without relying only on the surgeon's skills and capabilities, and subsequently, may enhance surgical outcomes and, in turn, patient satisfaction and quality of life. Review: This review summarizes different biomaterial classes that can be used in 3D bioprinters as bioinks to fabricate bone scaffolds, including polymers, bioceramics, and composites. It also describes the advantages and limitations of the three currently used 3D bioprinting technologies: inkjet bioprinting, micro-extrusion, and laserassisted bioprinting. Conclusions: Although 3D bioprinting technology is still in its infancy and requires further development and optimization both in biomaterials and techniques, it offers great promise and potential for facial reconstruction with improved outcome.