3D生物打印技术在神经退行性疾病建模方面的进展兴起。

The rise of 3D bioprinting advancements in modeling neurodegenerative diseases.

作者信息

Iafrate Lucia, Cidonio Gianluca

机构信息

Center for Life Nano- & Neuro-Science (CLN2S) Italian Institute of Technology Rome Italy.

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMA) Sapienza University of Rome Rome Italy.

出版信息

Ibrain. 2025 Apr 22;11(2):259-267. doi: 10.1002/ibra.12196. eCollection 2025 Summer.

Abstract

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are disorders that drastically alter the physiological functioning of neurons in the brain. These processes are often accompanied by abnormal protein aggregates that alter the physical and chemical properties of brain tissue and peripheral nerves. The causes of NDs are complex, involving genetic factors, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, environmental influences, and lifestyle, while symptoms and progression vary significantly based on the mechanisms of cell death. Currently, no definitive treatment exists for NDs, as the underlying degenerative processes remain poorly understood. Existing therapies focus on symptom alleviation but are insufficient to halt or prevent disease progression. This highlights the urgent need for strategies that mimic the pathophysiology of NDs, facilitating deeper insights and the development of effective treatments. Conventional in vitro and in vivo models attempt to replicate NDs but often fail to capture the physiological complexity of nervous tissue and its interactions. In this context, 3D microfluidic bioprinting emerges as a transformative technology. By enabling precise deposition of cells and biomaterials, it allows the creation of in vitro models with a high degree of structural and functional complexity. These advancements provide a valuable platform for faithfully modeling NDs, bridging critical gaps in our understanding, and paving the way toward innovative therapeutic approaches.

摘要

神经退行性疾病(NDs)是严重改变大脑神经元生理功能的病症。这些过程通常伴随着异常蛋白质聚集体,这些聚集体会改变脑组织和周围神经的物理和化学性质。NDs的病因复杂,涉及遗传因素、神经炎症、氧化应激、环境影响和生活方式,而症状和进展因细胞死亡机制的不同而有很大差异。目前,尚无针对NDs的确定性治疗方法,因为潜在的退行性过程仍知之甚少。现有的治疗方法侧重于缓解症状,但不足以阻止或预防疾病进展。这凸显了迫切需要模仿NDs病理生理学的策略,以促进更深入的了解并开发有效的治疗方法。传统的体外和体内模型试图复制NDs,但往往无法捕捉神经组织的生理复杂性及其相互作用。在此背景下,3D微流控生物打印作为一种变革性技术应运而生。通过能够精确沉积细胞和生物材料,它可以创建具有高度结构和功能复杂性的体外模型。这些进展为忠实地模拟NDs、弥合我们理解上的关键差距以及为创新治疗方法铺平道路提供了一个有价值的平台。

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