AccScience Publishing / IJB / Online First / DOI: 10.36922/IJB025190184
REVIEW ARTICLE
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3D printed organoids: From biomanufacturing to medical applications

Lingzi Liao1† Qiushi Feng1† Xiaofeng Xiaofeng1 Zhigang Cai1* Shang Xie1*
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1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, 22# Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China
†These authors contributed equally to this work.
Received: 7 May 2025 | Accepted: 28 May 2025 | Published online: 10 June 2025
© 2025 by the Author(s).. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )
Abstract

The emergence of organoid technology has bridged critical gaps between conventional 2D cell cultures and in vivo systems, offering self-organized 3D microtissues that recapitulate organ-specific architecture, cellular heterogeneity, and functional dynamics. However, traditional organoid models face inherent limitations in structural precision, scalability, and physiological relevance, particularly in replicating vascular networks, mechanical microenvironments, and multicellular interactions. Recent advancements in 3D bioprinting have enabled unprecedented spatial control over cellular and extracellular matrix (ECM) organization, unlocking new frontiers in engineering organoids with enhanced biomimicry and functionality. This review systematically examines the integration of bioprinting technologies with organoid science, spanning biomaterial innovations, vascularization strategies, and dynamic microenvironmental cues that drive functional maturation. By synthesizing interdisciplinary advances in stem cell biology, materials science, and computational modeling, the work highlights applications across regenerative medicine, disease pathophysiology, and personalized drug screening. Key challenges, including immunogenicity, long-term stability, and clinical scalability, are critically evaluated alongside emerging solutions such as 4D bioprinting, organ-on-chip integration, and AI-driven bioink optimization. Through a comprehensive analysis of bioprinted organoids for physiology and 3D disease modeling, this review aims to establish a translational roadmap for leveraging spatially programmed organoids to address unmet clinical needs, revolutionize therapeutic development, and advance precision medicine.

Keywords
3D bioprinting
Patient-derived organoids
Regenerative medicine
Spatiotemporal control
High-throughput screening
Vascularization
Funding
This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2022YFC2504200) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 82373434 and 82002878).
Conflict of interest
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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International Journal of Bioprinting, Electronic ISSN: 2424-8002 Print ISSN: 2424-7723, Published by AccScience Publishing