One‐Step Coordinated Multi‐Kinetic 4D Printing of Human Vascularized Cardiac Tissues with Selective Fast‐Shrinking Capillaries (Adv. Mater. 3/2026)
Abstract
4D Printing of Human Vascularized Cardiac Tissues with Selective Fast-Shrinking Capillaries The cover image depicting one-step 4D printing of vascularized cardiac tissue, driven by rapidly shrinking, self-organizing capillaries. This method enables precise control over microvascular architecture, creating dense, perfusable networks that promote functional integration within engineered heart constructs. The illustration showcases the seamless integration of bioinks, stimuli-responsive materials, and digital design, highlighting how this coordinated approach enables rapid, reproducible fabrication of fully vascularized cardiac tissues with physiologically relevant microvasculature, from large vessels down to fine capillaries, advancing the frontier of regenerative medicine. More details can be found in the Research Article by Tal Dvir and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/adma.202512879).
Fields of Study & Subjects
3D Printing in Biomedical Research
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Hydrogels: synthesis
properties
applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Advanced Materials
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 3
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN