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September 12, 2025APL BioengineeringOpen Access

3D bioprinted human iPSC-derived neural progenitor cells as a novel platform for studying neurogenic niche

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LMLucas Simões MachadoPFPaula Scanavez FerreiraMPMarina Rodrigues Pires

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Overview

Experimental models reveal neurogenic niche development in human neural progenitor cells, suggesting new avenues for drug screening and disease modeling.

Key Points

  • 3D bioprinted neural progenitor cells demonstrated key features of a neurogenic niche, including proliferation and differentiation, for over 110 days.
  • The constructs formed positive cell clusters expressing neurogenic niche markers such as FABP7, NESTIN, and GFAP within the first 20 days.
  • The methodology involved using a hydrogel blend to create a 4D model, adding time as a factor to study cellular and molecular features.
  • This model highlights the potential for studying neurodevelopmental diseases and enhancing drug screening efforts.

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Machado et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44c3d31b076d99fa558c0https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0276704
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