Artificial ovaries comprising porous three-dimensional scaffolds are provided. Also provided are ink compositions and methods for printing the scaffolds. The artificial ovaries have spatial arrangements and cellular compositions that allow them to mimic native ovarian tissue. As such, they can be cultured or transplanted to support female endocrine function and/or the development of oocytes and/or eggs.
申请公布号
WO2016123362(A8)
申请公布日期
2016.09.22
申请号
WO2016US15398
申请日期
2016.01.28
申请人
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
发明人
LARONDA, Monica M.;RUTZ, Alexandra L.;SHAH, Ramille N.;WOODRUFF, Teresa K.