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ReviewBioengineering & translational medicine2026

Engineering ovarian tissue via biofabrication and 3D bioprinting: Challenges and emerging perspectives.

Chieh En Hsu, Mario Mazza, Giordano Perini, Antonio Minopoli, Valeria Ferrara, Caterina Perfili, Giulia Artemi, Alberto Augello, Valentina Palmieri, Claudia Marchetti and 4 more

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Chieh En HsuFaculty of Medicine and Surgery Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome Italy.
Mario MazzaCardiology Department School of Medicine and Surgery Milano-Bicocca University Milan Italy.
Giordano PeriniDipartimento di Neuroscienze Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome Italy.
Antonio MinopoliDipartimento di Neuroscienze Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome Italy.
Valeria Ferrara3D Bioprinting Facility Department of Woman, Child and Public Health Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCSS Rome Italy.
Caterina PerfiliDipartimento di Neuroscienze Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome Italy.
Giulia ArtemiDipartimento di Neuroscienze Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome Italy.
Alberto Augello3D Bioprinting Facility Department of Woman, Child and Public Health Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCSS Rome Italy.
Valentina PalmieriInstitute for Complex Systems Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Rome Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6358-9647
Claudia Marchetti3D Bioprinting Facility Department of Woman, Child and Public Health Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCSS Rome Italy.
Raffaella Ergasti3D Bioprinting Facility Department of Woman, Child and Public Health Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCSS Rome Italy.
Camilla Nero3D Bioprinting Facility Department of Woman, Child and Public Health Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCSS Rome Italy.
Marco De SpiritoDipartimento di Neuroscienze Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome Italy.
Massimiliano PapiDipartimento di Neuroscienze Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0029-1309

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Abstract

The development of bioprosthetic ovaries using advanced biofabrication and 3D bioprinting technologies has achieved significant attention in recent years. This work begins with an analysis of ovarian anatomy and physiology, emphasizing the critical structural and functional components that must be replicated for an effective engineered in vitro model. It further outlines the principles and capabilities of 3D bioprinting, with a focus on the customization of printing modalities and bioinks to closely mimic native ovarian tissue. Given the ovary's dual functions in gametogenesis and endocrine signaling, attention is given to how engineered constructs can be designed to restore hormonal homeostasis through the precise spatial arrangement and biological activity of embedded cells. Finally, the technical challenges and ethical considerations associated with translating bioprinted ovarian tissues into clinical applications are discussed.

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biofabricationbioprintingovaryreproductive systemtissue engineering

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PMID42016868
PMCPMC13093675

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