Functional ‘mini-liver’ organoid 3D bioprinted

Researchers at the Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center (University of São Paulo, Brazil) have reported the successful bioprinting of functional hepatic tissue in the laboratory. By utilizing human blood cells, a team of researchers from the Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center (University of São Paulo, Brazil) has successfully bioprinted hepatic organoids, in under 90 days. Described in Biofabrication, the 'mini-livers' are reportedly capable of performing all hepatic functions, not limited to the production of proteins, vitamin storage and the secretion of bile. The team claims that this innovation may be the next step towards developing a...