Abstract: The present disclosure provides reinforced hydrogel structures, methods of reinforcing hydrogel structures, and methods of treating ischemic disorders using the reinforced hydrogel structures.

Abstract: A platform form an apparatus for printing a 3D model comprises a base and a print layer. The base has a first side where the first side of the base has a first surface roughness thereon. The print layer is coupled first side of the base and includes a surface. The surface of the print layer is distal from the base and has a second surface roughness which is greater than the first surface roughness so as to promote adhesion of the 3D model being printed on the platform.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to, among other things, methods and compositions (e.g., culture media) for culturing iPS cells, such as iPS-endothelial cells (IPS-ECs). The present disclosure also provides iPS-EC cultures comprising iPS-ECs and a culture medium.

Abstract: A method of modifying a surface of a three-dimensional (3D) article includes immersing at least one part of the 3D article in a buffered solution of functionalized peptides, allowing reaction between the functionalized peptides and reactive groups on the surface of the 3D article; and washing the at least one part of the 3D article to remove unreacted functionalized peptides. The surface-modified 3D article includes a plurality of peptides covalently bonded to the surface of the 3D article via a cysteine bridge. The surface-modified 3D article can be used as a scaffold for the formation of biological tissue or bodily implants.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods which alter the mechanical and biological properties of polymeric materials. Also provided are compositions comprising the polymeric materials having said properties.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods which alter the mechanical and biological properties of polymeric materials. Also provided are compositions comprising the polymeric materials having said properties.

Abstract: An advanced manufactured interpenetrating polymer network (AM-IPN) comprising: a primary polymer network; a secondary polymer network, wherein the secondary polymer network is bonded to the primary polymer network via one or more crosslinks, wherein one or more of the primary polymer network, the secondary polymer network and the one or more crosslinks are printed using a synthetic bioink is disclosed. Methods of making and using are also disclosed.

Abstract: An advanced manufactured transwell (AM-transwell), the AM-transwell comprises: a lower chamber; an upper chamber; a membrane disposed between the lower chamber and the upper chamber; and one or more legs. The one or more legs form at least a portion of the lower chamber. One or more of the lower chambers, the upper chamber, the membrane and the one or more legs is printed using a synthetic bioink. Methods for making and using the AM-transwell are also disclosed.

Abstract: A platform form an apparatus for printing a 3D model comprises a base and a print layer. The base has a first side where the first side of the base has a first surface roughness thereon. The print layer is coupled first side of the base and includes a surface. The surface of the print layer is distal from the base and has a second surface roughness which is greater than the first surface roughness so as to promote adhesion of the 3D model being printed on the platform.

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure relate to bioinks and bioink compositions. These bioinks may be 3D printed into a hydrogel. The printed hydrogel may support primary cell and induced pluripotent stem cell attachment, proliferation, and spreading. Compounds in the bioink may be modified to incorporate chemical functionality, such as by chemical synthesis means. Incorporating chemical functionality may allow the incorporation of modified material as a component in the bioink. The modifications may allow chemical conjugation of a desired component. The desired component may maintain its cell interactive feature to aid in cell attachment and proliferation. Such incorporation may allow modulation of the bioprinted object's mechanical properties without interfering with cell adhesion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides printable compositions comprising: about 1 weight percent (wt %) to about 40 wt % of one or more hydrophilic monomers; a swelling control agent selected from a hydrophobic monomer, a short chain crosslinker, or a combination thereof; about 0.01 wt % to about 2 wt % of a photo initiator; and 0 wt % to about 75 wt % of a vehicle comprising a protic solvent, by weight of the printable composition. The disclosure also includes methods of use and manufacture related to printable compositions.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods which alter the mechanical and biological properties of polymeric materials. Also provided are compositions comprising the polymeric materials having said properties.

Abstract: The systems and methods of the present disclosure can be used to generate systems and models that are physiologically relevant to the human and animal system. These physiological conditions can be designed to mimic the actual human condition for cell differentiation and proliferation. The system and methods of this present disclosure allow the formation of an appropriate biomaterial to mimic that which exists in a human or animal scaffold. Utilizing 3D printing technology, a hydrogel scaffold can be printed at various resolution very close to human physiological geometry. Additionally, the architecture can be optimized for the selected application and appropriate cells can be seeded on the scaffold prior to testing.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides reinforced hydrogel structures, methods of reinforcing hydrogel structures, and methods of treating ischemic disorders using the reinforced hydrogel structures.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods of simultaneously manufacturing two or more hydrogel constructs (e.g., tubular hydrogel constructs). In some embodiments, the method comprises one or more of the following steps: providing a vat comprising a bio-ink composition containing one or more monomers and/or one or more polymers; applying electromagnetic radiation from an electromagnetic radiation source to cure a layer of the hydrogel constructs (e.g., tubular hydrogel constructs); and applying electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic radiation source one or more additional times to produce one or more additional layers of the hydrogel constructs (e.g., tubular hydrogel constructs).