3D printed hydrogel scaffolds for meniscal implant application: photo-crosslinkable urethane-based poly(ethylene glycol) as a case study

Biomaterials Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: O. B. Akalin, Andrada Serafim, Izabela-Cristina Stancu, Catherine Van Der Straeten, Dubruel Peter
DOI: 10.1039/d4bm01730g
Cited by: 2
References: 79

Abstract

no signal for non-modified AUP scaffolds). Live/dead staining and the MTT assay using human dermal fibroblasts (HDF) revealed the non-toxic behavior of the developed AUP scaffolds (90% cell viability). This study clearly demonstrates the potential of the developed AUP hydrogel scaffolds as meniscal implants, as the applied polymer and 3D printing technologies enable the development of non-toxic 3D porous scaffolds, of which both the cell-interactive character and the mechanical properties can be controlled.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Polymer Surface Interaction Studies Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Biomaterials Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
6
Pages
1441–1461
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN