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ReviewMaterials today. Bio2025

Biomimetic structural design in 3D-printed scaffolds for bone tissue engineering.

Dan Huang, Zuhao Li, Guangfeng Li, Fengjin Zhou, Guangchao Wang, Xiaoxiang Ren, Jiacan Su

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Review in Materials today. Bio, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 38 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

38 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Dan HuangInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
Zuhao LiInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
Guangfeng LiInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
Fengjin ZhouHonghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiao Tong University, Xi'an, 710000, China.
Guangchao WangDepartment of Orthopedics, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
Xiaoxiang RenInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
Jiacan SuInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The rising prevalence of bone diseases in an aging population underscores the urgent need for innovative and clinically translatable solutions in bone tissue engineering. While significant progress has been made in refining the chemical properties of biomaterials, the structural design of scaffolds-a critical determinant of repair success-remains comparatively underexplored. Structural parameters such as porosity, pore size, and interconnectivity are not only essential for achieving mechanical stability but also pivotal in regulating biological processes, including vascularization, osteogenesis, and immune modulation. This review systematically categorizes scaffold architectures documented in the literature and highlights how these design parameters can be optimized to enhance bone regeneration. Advanced fabrication technologies, particularly 3D printing, are emphasized for their transformative potential in creating precise, biomimetic scaffolds that align with the complex functional demands of native bone. Furthermore, this work synthesizes diverse findings to provide a comprehensive framework for designing next-generation scaffolds. By bridging the gap between structural innovation and clinical application, this review delivers actionable strategies and a strategic roadmap for advancing the field toward improved clinical outcomes and transformative breakthroughs in regenerative medicine.

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3D printingBone constructsBone diseasesBone tissue engineeringStructural design

Identifiers

PMID40206144
PMCPMC11979411

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