Material context and TGF-β blockade timing determine retained matrix in patient-derived bioprinted keratoconus stroma
Hanyu Jiang, Chang Zhou, Fei Gao, Yuan Pang, Ying Li, Ying Jie, Huayu Yang, Yang Jiang
This study shows that timing of TGF-β blockade and material context affect matrix retention in bioprinted keratoconus stroma, with optimal regimens improving collagen retention and reducing contractile gene expression.
bioRxiv · Nov 6, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering