Nature Communications (May 2017)

A bioprosthetic ovary created using 3D printed microporous scaffolds restores ovarian function in sterilized mice

  • Monica M. Laronda,
  • Alexandra L. Rutz,
  • Shuo Xiao,
  • Kelly A. Whelan,
  • Francesca E. Duncan,
  • Eric W. Roth,
  • Teresa K. Woodruff,
  • Ramille N. Shah

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms15261
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 1
pp. 1 – 10

Abstract

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There is a clinical need to develop a bioengineering system to support ovary transplantation. Here, the authors generate a bioprosthetic ovary using 3D printed scaffolds of varying pore architectures to support follicle survival and ovarian function in sterilized mice.