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World J Clin Oncol. Feb 10, 2017; 8(1): 21-36
Published online Feb 10, 2017. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v8.i1.21
Three-dimensional bio-printing: A new frontier in oncology research
Nitin Charbe, Paul A McCarron, Murtaza M Tambuwala
Nitin Charbe, Unit of Clinical Pharmacology, L. Sacco University Hospital, University of Milan, 20157 Milan, Italy
Paul A McCarron, Murtaza M Tambuwala, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, University of Ulster, Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT52 1SA, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Charbe N performed the literature search and wrote first draft of the manuscript; McCarron PA edited the manuscript and provided expert scientific guidance; Tambuwala MM conceptualized the review topic and wrote and edited the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Authors declare no conflict of interests for this article.
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Correspondence to: Dr. Murtaza M Tambuwala, PhD, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, University of Ulster, Coleraine, County Londonderry, Coleraine, Northern Ireland BT52 1SA, United Kingdom. m.tambuwala@ulster.ac.uk
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Received: September 1, 2016
Peer-review started: September 5, 2016
First decision: September 29, 2016
Revised: November 2, 2016
Accepted: December 7, 2016
Article in press: December 9, 2016
Published online: February 10, 2017
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Core Tip

Core tip: This review highlights the recent advancements in three-dimensional (3D) bio-printing in the field of oncology research and how the use of 3D bio-printed models can revolutionise and accelerate the development of new cancer therapeutics for human use.