What are the Challenges in Bioprinting for Cancer Research?
Despite its potential, bioprinting in cancer research faces several challenges:
Complexity: The tumor microenvironment is highly complex, making it difficult to replicate accurately using current bioprinting technologies. Cell Viability: Ensuring the survival and proper function of cells during and after the bioprinting process is a significant hurdle. Scale-Up: Scaling up bioprinted models for large-scale drug testing remains a challenge. Biomaterials: Developing suitable bio-inks that can support cell growth and mimic the extracellular matrix is an ongoing area of research.
