1. Overview of Industry Concepts The ear model, in this report, primarily refers to high-precision physical or digital three-dimensional models manufactured based on medical imaging data (such as CT, MRI) and 3D printing technology, used for clinical, educational, and research purposes. Its applications have expanded from traditional anatomical teaching tools to the following core areas: … Read more
✦ 3D printing technology, as an additive manufacturing technique, has made significant progress in the pharmaceutical field in recent years due to its advantages in personalization, high precision, and the ability to manufacture complex structures. This article summarizes the six commonly used types of pharmaceutical 3D printing technologies available in the market and outlines the … Read more
Introduction In the field of cancer treatment, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are hailed as “biological missiles” that can precisely deliver high concentrations of chemotherapy drugs to tumor cells, enhancing efficacy while reducing damage to normal tissues. Among them, trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd, also known as DS-8201), which targets the HER2 protein, has become a significant breakthrough in … Read more
3D Printing of Traditional Chinese Medicine: A High-Tech Transformation of Traditional Chinese Medicine A revolution in the field of traditional Chinese medicine is quietly occurring as ancient herbal medicine meets cutting-edge 3D printing technology. From custom-made herbal tablets for children to smart food and medicine that can delay cognitive decline in the elderly, 3D printing … Read more
1. Development Background and Technical Needs in Alternative Toxicology 1.1 Limitations of Traditional Toxicology Methods Traditional toxicology relies on animal testing and two-dimensional cell cultures, which have significant drawbacks: animal testing fails to accurately predict about 60% of hepatotoxic drugs due to interspecies differences (e.g., mouse vs. human liver metabolism), as seen in the troglitazone … Read more
In today’s world, where digital healthcare is increasingly permeating our lives, wearable molecular sensors are becoming a hot topic in global health management. They not only enable continuous tracking of biomarkers in non-traditional body fluids (such as interstitial fluid, sweat, tears, and breath), providing remote, real-time, personalized health data, but also open new avenues for … Read more
Organ-on-a-Chip (Organ-on-a-Chip, OOAC) is a micro-engineering system based on microfluidic technology that can highly simulate the structure and function of human organs, demonstrating revolutionary potential in drug development, disease modeling, and personalized medicine. 1.Technical Principles and Core Advantages 1. Technical Foundation Organ-on-a-Chip constructs a microchannel network through microfabrication technology, utilizing living human cells to simulate … Read more
Friends, can you believe it? Pills can actually be “printed” just like photos! On September 4th, the first national 3D printed pharmaceutical production license was issued in Jiangsu, with Nanjing Sanjieji Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. successfully obtaining the license. This means that China has officially become the second country in the world, after the United … Read more
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have emerged as a promising approach for cancer treatment, garnering significant attention. By combining the selective specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the cytotoxicity of drug molecules, they enhance the therapeutic index, selectively targeting cancer cells while minimizing systemic toxicity. However, several challenges remain: including the selection of appropriate target antigens, enhancing antibodies, … Read more
Authors: Enrico Panichi, Marco Tabi, Gaetano Principato, et al. (Veterinary Orthopedic Trauma Center & Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina) Translator’s Note: 3D printed customized implants have been applied on a small scale in human medicine, accumulating a wealth of cases. The translator has visited all 3D printing companies in the animal treatment industry … Read more