Researchers have developed a new way to treat stomach wounds by repairing tissue at the site of injury using a microrobot.
Damage to the stomach wall isa common problem, usually requiring medication or surgery. However, a team of scientists from Tsinghua University have proposed an internal topical treatment method through bioprinting.
The team has developed a microrobot that enters the body through an endoscope and covers the wound with a layer of living cultured cells, in advancegrown in laboratory conditions, restoring damaged tissue of the stomach wall.
Tests have shown that after bioprinting cellsmaintain good vital signs and continue to divide stably, indicating the high biological functionality of the printed tissue. The results of the study confirmed the possibility of using this method for the effective treatment of various injuries to the stomach and other internal wounds without surgical intervention.
However, scientists say that the new technology still needs to refine the bioink and bioprinting platform.
We also previously reported on the development of an ultra-thin endoscope for blood vessels.
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