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ReviewInternational journal of nanomedicine2023

3D Bioprinting: An Important Tool for Tumor Microenvironment Research.

Yilin Li, Jiaxing Liu, Shun Xu, Jiajun Wang

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Review in International journal of nanomedicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
15citing papers in PubMed
3.3field-weighted citation impact, top 7% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

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

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

15 citing papers in PubMed, 30 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Biomimetic Scaffold-Based 3D Models for Decoding Cancer Biology and Advancing Therapy.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026
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  4. 3D bioprinting innovations: a new frontier in breast cancer research.Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) · 2025
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  8. Recent advances in 3D printing applications for CNS tumours.European journal of medical research · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yilin Li *Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China.
Jiaxing Liu *Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China.
Shun XuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China.
Jiajun WangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-3115-7425
First Hospital of China Medical University · CNFourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University · CN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The tumor microenvironment plays a crucial role in cancer development and treatment. Traditional 2D cell cultures fail to fully replicate the complete tumor microenvironment, while mouse tumor models suffer from time-consuming procedures and complex operations. However, in recent years, 3D bioprinting technology has emerged as a vital tool in studying the tumor microenvironment. 3D bioprinting is a revolutionary biomanufacturing technique that involves layer-by-layer stacking of biological materials, such as cells and biomaterial scaffolds, to create highly precise 3D biostructures. This technology enables the construction of intricate tissue and organ models in the laboratory, which are utilized for biomedical research, drug development, and personalized medicine. The application of 3D bioprinting has brought unprecedented opportunities to fields such as cancer research, tissue engineering, and organ transplantation. It has opened new possibilities for addressing real-world biological challenges and improving medical treatment outcomes. This review summarizes the applications of 3D bioprinting technology in the context of the tumor microenvironment, aiming to explore its potential impact on cancer research and treatment. The use of this cutting-edge technology promises significant advancements in understanding cancer biology and enhancing medical interventions.

Indexed as

BioprintingNeoplasmsAnimalsBiocompatible MaterialsDisease Models, AnimalMicePrinting, Three-DimensionalTissue EngineeringTumor MicroenvironmentBiocompatible Materials3D bioprintingtumor microenvironmenttumor microenvironment research

Identifiers

PMID38164264
PMCPMC10758183
OpenAlexW4390349398

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