Pathologies of the heart (e.g., ischemic disease, valve fibrosis and calcification, progressive myocardial fibrosis, heart failure, and arrhythmogenic disorders) stem from the irreversible deterioration of cardiac tissues, leading to severe clinical consequences. The limited regenerative capacity of the adult myocardium and the architectural complexity of the heart present major challenges for tissue engineering. However, recent advances in biomaterials and biofabrication techniques have opened new avenues for recreating functional cardiac tissues. Particularly relevant in this context is the integration of biomimetic design principles, such as structural anisotropy, mechanical and electrical responsiveness, and tissue-specific composition, into 3D bioprinting platforms. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current approaches in cardiac bioprinting, with a focus on how structural and functional biomimicry can be achieved using advanced hydrogels, bioprinting techniques, and post-fabrication stimulation. By critically evaluating materials, methods, and applications such as patches, vasculature, valves, and chamber models, we define the state of the art and highlight opportunities for developing next-generation bioengineered cardiac constructs.

Cardiac Tissue Bioprinting: Integrating Structure and Functions Through Biomimetic Design, Bioinks, and Stimulation / Marino, Silvia; Alheijailan, Reem; Alonaizan, Rita; Gabetti, Stefano; Massai, Diana; Pesce, Maurizio. - In: GELS. - ISSN 2310-2861. - ELETTRONICO. - 11:8(2025). [10.3390/gels11080593]

Cardiac Tissue Bioprinting: Integrating Structure and Functions Through Biomimetic Design, Bioinks, and Stimulation

Gabetti, Stefano;Massai, Diana;Pesce, Maurizio
2025

Abstract

Pathologies of the heart (e.g., ischemic disease, valve fibrosis and calcification, progressive myocardial fibrosis, heart failure, and arrhythmogenic disorders) stem from the irreversible deterioration of cardiac tissues, leading to severe clinical consequences. The limited regenerative capacity of the adult myocardium and the architectural complexity of the heart present major challenges for tissue engineering. However, recent advances in biomaterials and biofabrication techniques have opened new avenues for recreating functional cardiac tissues. Particularly relevant in this context is the integration of biomimetic design principles, such as structural anisotropy, mechanical and electrical responsiveness, and tissue-specific composition, into 3D bioprinting platforms. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current approaches in cardiac bioprinting, with a focus on how structural and functional biomimicry can be achieved using advanced hydrogels, bioprinting techniques, and post-fabrication stimulation. By critically evaluating materials, methods, and applications such as patches, vasculature, valves, and chamber models, we define the state of the art and highlight opportunities for developing next-generation bioengineered cardiac constructs.
2025
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