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Hasan MM, Ahmad A, Akter MZ, Choi YJ, Yi HG. Bioinks for bioprinting using plant-derived biomaterials. Biofabrication 2024; 16:042004. [PMID: 39079554 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad6932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has revolutionized tissue engineering by enabling the fabrication of complex and functional human tissues and organs. An essential component of successful 3D bioprinting is the selection of an appropriate bioink capable of supporting cell proliferation and viability. Plant-derived biomaterials, because of their abundance, biocompatibility, and tunable properties, hold promise as bioink sources, thus offering advantages over animal-derived biomaterials, which carry immunogenic concerns. This comprehensive review explores and analyzes the potential of plant-derived biomaterials as bioinks for 3D bioprinting of human tissues. Modification and optimization of these materials to enhance printability and biological functionality are discussed. Furthermore, cancer research and drug testing applications of the use of plant-based biomaterials in bioprinting various human tissues such as bone, cartilage, skin, and vascular tissues are described. Challenges and limitations, including mechanical integrity, cell viability, resolution, and regulatory concerns, along with potential strategies to overcome them, are discussed. Additionally, this review provides insights into the potential use of plant-based decellularized ECM (dECM) as bioinks, future prospects, and emerging trends in the use of plant-derived biomaterials for 3D bioprinting applications. The potential of plant-derived biomaterials as bioinks for 3D bioprinting of human tissues is highlighted herein. However, further research is necessary to optimize their processing, standardize their properties, and evaluate their long-termin vivoperformance. Continued advancements in plant-derived biomaterials have the potential to revolutionize tissue engineering and facilitate the development of functional and regenerative therapies for diverse clinical applications.
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- Md Mehedee Hasan
- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Bio and Healthcare Materials Research Division, Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), Changwon 51508, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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Jain S, Sharma JG. Unconventional strategies for liver tissue engineering: plant, paper, silk and nanomaterial-based scaffolds. Regen Med 2024; 19:421-437. [PMID: 39101556 PMCID: PMC11370909 DOI: 10.1080/17460751.2024.2378615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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The paper highlights how significant characteristics of liver can be modeled in tissue-engineered constructs using unconventional scaffolds. Hepatic lobular organization and metabolic zonation can be mimicked with decellularized plant structures with vasculature resembling a native-hepatic lobule vascular arrangement or silk blend scaffolds meticulously designed for guided cellular arrangement as hepatic patches or metabolic activities. The functionality of hepatocytes can be enhanced and maintained for long periods in naturally fibrous structures paving way for bioartificial liver development. The phase I enzymatic activity in hepatic models can be raised exploiting the microfibrillar structure of paper to allow cellular stacking creating hypoxic conditions to induce in vivo-like xenobiotic metabolism. Lastly, the paper introduces amalgamation of carbon-based nanomaterials into existing scaffolds in liver tissue engineering.
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- Sanyam Jain
- Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur, Delhi, 110042, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur, Delhi, 110042, India
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Zhang B, Hu Y, Du H, Han S, Ren L, Cheng H, Wang Y, Gao X, Zheng S, Cui Q, Tian L, Liu T, Sun J, Chai R. Tissue engineering strategies for spiral ganglion neuron protection and regeneration. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:458. [PMID: 39085923 PMCID: PMC11293049 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02742-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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Cochlear implants can directly activate the auditory system's primary sensory neurons, the spiral ganglion neurons (SGNs), via circumvention of defective cochlear hair cells. This bypass restores auditory input to the brainstem. SGN loss etiologies are complex, with limited mammalian regeneration. Protecting and revitalizing SGN is critical. Tissue engineering offers a novel therapeutic strategy, utilizing seed cells, biomolecules, and scaffold materials to create a cellular environment and regulate molecular cues. This review encapsulates the spectrum of both human and animal research, collating the factors contributing to SGN loss, the latest advancements in the utilization of exogenous stem cells for auditory nerve repair and preservation, the taxonomy and mechanism of action of standard biomolecules, and the architectural components of scaffold materials tailored for the inner ear. Furthermore, we delineate the potential and benefits of the biohybrid neural interface, an incipient technology in the realm of implantable devices. Nonetheless, tissue engineering requires refined cell selection and differentiation protocols for consistent SGN quality. In addition, strategies to improve stem cell survival, scaffold biocompatibility, and molecular cue timing are essential for biohybrid neural interface integration.
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- Bin Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Public Health, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Public Health, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
- Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Jiangsu Provincial Key Medical Discipline (Laboratory), Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Public Health, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Public Health, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Public Health, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Public Health, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Public Health, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Public Health, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Public Health, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Public Health, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Public Health, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
- Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China.
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, China.
- Department of Neurology, Aerospace Center Hospital, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China.
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, China.
- Southeast University Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518063, China.
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Teixeira Polez R, Huynh N, Pridgeon CS, Valle-Delgado JJ, Harjumäki R, Österberg M. Insights into spheroids formation in cellulose nanofibrils and Matrigel hydrogels using AFM-based techniques. Mater Today Bio 2024; 26:101065. [PMID: 38706731 PMCID: PMC11066555 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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The recent FDA decision to eliminate animal testing requirements emphasises the role of cell models, such as spheroids, as regulatory test alternatives for investigations of cellular behaviour, drug responses, and disease modelling. The influence of environment on spheroid formation are incompletely understood, leading to uncertainty in matrix selection for scaffold-based 3D culture. This study uses atomic force microscopy-based techniques to quantify cell adhesion to Matrigel and cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), and cell-cell adhesion forces, and their role in spheroid formation of hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS(IMR90)-4). Results showed different cell behaviour in CNF and Matrigel cultures. Both cell lines formed compact spheroids in CNF but loose cell aggregates in Matrigel. Interestingly, the type of cell adhesion protein, and not the bond strength, appeared to be a key factor in the formation of compact spheroids. The gene expression of E- and N-cadherins, proteins on cell membrane responsible for cell-cell interactions, was increased in CNF culture, leading to formation of compact spheroids while Matrigel culture induced integrin-laminin binding and downregulated E-cadherin expression, resulting in looser cell aggregates. These findings enhance our understanding of cell-biomaterial interactions in 3D cultures and offer insights for improved 3D cell models, culture biomaterials, and applications in drug research.
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- Roberta Teixeira Polez
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076, Aalto, Finland
- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076, Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076, Aalto, Finland
- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076, Aalto, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076, Aalto, Finland
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Koivunotko E, Koivuniemi R, Monola J, Harjumäki R, Pridgeon CS, Madetoja M, Linden J, Paasonen L, Laitinen S, Yliperttula M. Cellulase-assisted platelet-rich plasma release from nanofibrillated cellulose hydrogel enhances wound healing. J Control Release 2024; 368:397-412. [PMID: 38423475 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.02.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a source of growth factors, which are implicated in active tissue regeneration. However, after transplantation the efficacy of these bioactive compounds is often diminished due to rapid degradation and untargeted localization. For this reason, we evaluated the potential of nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) hydrogel as a PRP carrier. NFC hydrogel is an animal-free biomaterial that, when doped with cellulase, can assist the release of PRP in a wound site. In this study, we examined the effects of 0.5% (m/v) NFC hydrogel formulations, including PRP and cellulase, on the migration and proliferation of skin cells via an in vitro scratch wound model. The suitability of the 0.8% NFC hydrogel formulations for accelerated wound healing and PRP carrying was studied in vitro in diffusion studies and in vivo in a full-thickness excisional wound model in SKH1 mice. None of the NFC hydrogel formulations with or without PRP and cellulase disturbed the normal cell behavior in vitro, and cellulase was successfully used to degrade NFC. NFC hydrogel slowed fibroblast migration rate in vitro. In vivo, NFC hydrogel treatment showed significantly enhanced re-epithelialization compared to control and supported collagen deposition. In addition, angiogenesis was significantly induced via PRP release after degrading NFC hydrogel with cellulase without abnormal host reaction. This study demonstrates the potential of NFC hydrogel with cellulase as a carrier for PRP with controlled release in future skin tissue engineering applications.
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- Elle Koivunotko
- Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Drug Research Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Drug Research Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Drug Research Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Drug Research Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Drug Research Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
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- Made Consulting Ltd, Tykistökatu 4b, 20520 Turku, Finland
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Biosciences and Finnish Centre for Laboratory Animal Pathology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- UPM Biomedicals, UPM-Kymmene Corporation, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
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- Research and Cell Therapy Services, Finnish Red Cross Blood Service, Kivihaantie 7, 00310 Helsinki, Finland
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Drug Research Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland.
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Rooney LM, Dupuy LX, Hoskisson PA, McConnell G. Construction and characterisation of a structured, tuneable, and transparent 3D culture platform for soil bacteria. MICROBIOLOGY (READING, ENGLAND) 2024; 170:001429. [PMID: 38289644 PMCID: PMC10866023 DOI: 10.1099/mic.0.001429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
Abstract
We have developed a tuneable workflow for the study of soil microbes in an imitative 3D soil environment that is compatible with routine and advanced optical imaging, is chemically customisable, and is reliably refractive index matched based on the carbon catabolism of the study organism. We demonstrate our transparent soil pipeline with two representative soil organisms, Bacillus subtilis and Streptomyces coelicolor, and visualise their colonisation behaviours using fluorescence microscopy and mesoscopy. This spatially structured, 3D approach to microbial culture has the potential to further study the behaviour of bacteria in conditions matching their native environment and could be expanded to study microbial interactions, such as competition and warfare.
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- Liam M. Rooney
- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- The James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee, DD2 5DA, UK
- Present address: Department of Conservation of Natural Resources, Neiker, Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, Derio, Spain
- Present address: Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao, Spain
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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Shen R, Wang D, Sun L, Diao M, Zheng Q, Gong X, Liu L, Yao J. Strong and flexible lignocellulosic film fabricated via a feasible molecular remodeling strategy. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126521. [PMID: 37633560 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Biomass-derived sustainable film is a promising alternative to synthetic plastic, but hampered by strength, toughness and flexibility trade-off predicament. Here, a feasible and scalable strategy was proposed to fabricate strong and flexible lignocellulosic film through molecular reconstruction of cellulose and lignin. In this strategy, polyphenol lignin was absorbed and wrapped on the surface of cellulose fiber, forming strong interfacial adhesion and cohesion via intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonding. Further, covalent ether bond was generated between the hydroxyl groups of lignocellulose to form chemical cross-linking network induced by epichlorohydrin (ECH). The synergistic effect of hydrogen bonding and stable chemical cross-linking enabled the resultant lignocellulosic film (ELCF) with outstanding mechanical strength of 132.48 MPa, the elongation at break of 9.77 %, and toughness of 9.77 MJ·m-3. Notably, the integration of polyphenol lignin synergistically improved the thermal stability, water resistance, UV-blocking performances of ELCF. Importantly, after immersion for 30 d, ELCF still possessed high wet strength of 70.38 MPa, and elongation at break of 7.70 %, suggesting excellent and durable mechanical performances. Moreover, ELCF could be biodegraded in the natural soil. Therefore, this study provides a new and versatile approach to reconstruct highly-performance lignocellulosic films coupling strength, toughness with flexibility for promising plastic replacement.
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- Rongsheng Shen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China; Zhejiang Provincial Innovation Center of Advanced Textile Technology, Shaoxing 312000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China; Zhejiang Provincial Innovation Center of Advanced Textile Technology, Shaoxing 312000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China; Zhejiang Provincial Innovation Center of Advanced Textile Technology, Shaoxing 312000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China; Zhejiang Provincial Innovation Center of Advanced Textile Technology, Shaoxing 312000, China.
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- Zhejiang Provincial Innovation Center of Advanced Textile Technology, Shaoxing 312000, China; School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo 315211, China
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Zhu L, Cheng C, Liu S, Yang L, Han P, Cui T, Zhang Y. Advancements and application prospects of three-dimensional models for primary liver cancer: a comprehensive review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1343177. [PMID: 38188493 PMCID: PMC10771299 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1343177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Primary liver cancer (PLC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. However, traditional liver cancer models fail to replicate tumor heterogeneity and the tumor microenvironment, limiting the study and personalized treatment of liver cancer. To overcome these limitations, scientists have introduced three-dimensional (3D) culture models as an emerging research tool. These 3D models, utilizing biofabrication technologies such as 3D bioprinting and microfluidics, enable more accurate simulation of the in vivo tumor microenvironment, replicating cell morphology, tissue stiffness, and cell-cell interactions. Compared to traditional two-dimensional (2D) models, 3D culture models better mimic tumor heterogeneity, revealing differential sensitivity of tumor cell subpopulations to targeted therapies or immunotherapies. Additionally, these models can be used to assess the efficacy of potential treatments, providing guidance for personalized therapy. 3D liver cancer models hold significant value in tumor biology, understanding the mechanisms of disease progression, and drug screening. Researchers can gain deeper insights into the impact of the tumor microenvironment on tumor cells and their interactions with the surrounding milieu. Furthermore, these models allow for the evaluation of treatment responses, offering more accurate guidance for clinical interventions. In summary, 3D models provide a realistic and reliable tool for advancing PLC research. By simulating tumor heterogeneity and the microenvironment, these models contribute to a better understanding of the disease mechanisms and offer new strategies for personalized treatment. Therefore, 3D models hold promising prospects for future PLC research.
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- Liuyang Zhu
- First Central Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Nankai University of Medicine College, Tianjin, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Druggability Evaluation and Systematic Translational Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, Tianjin, China
- Research Unit for Drug Metabolism, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Abadpour S, Niemi EM, Orrhult LS, Hermanns C, de Vries R, Nogueira LP, Haugen HJ, Josefsen D, Krauss S, Gatenholm P, van Apeldoorn A, Scholz H. Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells Preserve Pancreatic Islet Function in a Transplantable 3D Bioprinted Scaffold. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300640. [PMID: 37781993 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
Abstract
Intra-portal islet transplantation is currently the only clinically approved beta cell replacement therapy, but its outcome is hindered by limited cell survival due to a multifactorial reaction against the allogeneic tissue in liver. Adipose-derived stromal cells (ASCs) can potentially improve the islet micro-environment by their immunomodulatory action. The challenge is to combine both islets and ASCs in a relatively easy and consistent long-term manner in a deliverable scaffold. Manufacturing the 3D bioprinted double-layered scaffolds with primary islets and ASCs using a mix of alginate/nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) bioink is reported. The diffusion properties of the bioink and the supportive effect of human ASCs on islet viability, glucose sensing, insulin secretion, and reducing the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines are demonstrated. Diabetic mice transplanted with islet-ASC scaffolds reach normoglycemia seven days post-transplantation with no significant difference between this group and the group received islets under the kidney capsules. In addition, animals transplanted with islet-ASC scaffolds stay normoglycemic and show elevated levels of C-peptide compared to mice transplanted with islet-only scaffolds. The data present a functional 3D bioprinted scaffold for islets and ASCs transplanted to the extrahepatic site and suggest a possible role of ASCs on improving the islet micro-environment.
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- Shadab Abadpour
- Department of Transplant Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, 0372, Norway
- Institute for Surgical Research, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, 0372, Norway
- Hybrid Technology Hub - Centre of Excellence, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, 0372, Norway
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- Institute for Surgical Research, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, 0372, Norway
- Hybrid Technology Hub - Centre of Excellence, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, 0372, Norway
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Aker Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, 0586, Norway
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- 3D Bioprinting Center, WWSC, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, 41296, Sweden
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6229, The Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6229, The Netherlands
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- Section for Cellular Therapy, Radiumhospitalet, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, 0379, Norway
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- Hybrid Technology Hub - Centre of Excellence, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, 0372, Norway
- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, 0372, Norway
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- 3D Bioprinting Center, WWSC, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, 41296, Sweden
- CELLHEAL AS, Sandvika, 1337, Norway
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6229, The Netherlands
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- Department of Transplant Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, 0372, Norway
- Institute for Surgical Research, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, 0372, Norway
- Hybrid Technology Hub - Centre of Excellence, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, 0372, Norway
- Section for Cellular Therapy, Radiumhospitalet, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, 0379, Norway
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Abalymov A, Pinchasik BE, Akasov RA, Lomova M, Parakhonskiy BV. Strategies for Anisotropic Fibrillar Hydrogels: Design, Cell Alignment, and Applications in Tissue Engineering. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:4532-4552. [PMID: 37812143 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
Abstract
Efficient cellular alignment in biomaterials presents a considerable challenge, demanding the refinement of appropriate material morphologies, while ensuring effective cell-surface interactions. To address this, biomaterials are continuously researched with diverse coatings, hydrogels, and polymeric surfaces. In this context, we investigate the influence of physicochemical parameters on the architecture of fibrillar hydrogels that significantly orient the topography of flexible hydrogel substrates, thereby fostering cellular adhesion and spatial organization. Our Review comprehensively assesses various techniques for aligning polymer fibrils within hydrogels, specifically interventions applied during and after the cross-linking process. These methodologies include mechanical strains, precise temperature modulation, controlled fluidic dynamics, and chemical modulators, as well as the use of magnetic and electric fields. We highlight the intrinsic appeal of these methodologies in fabricating cell-aligning interfaces and discuss their potential implications within the fields of biomaterials and tissue engineering, particularly concerning the pursuit of optimal cellular alignment.
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- Anatolii Abalymov
- Science Medical Center, Saratov State University, 410012 Saratov, Russia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tel-Aviv University, 69978 Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Sechenov University and Federal Scientific Research Centre "Crystallography and Photonics" of Russian Academy of Sciences, 101000 Moscow, Russia
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- Science Medical Center, Saratov State University, 410012 Saratov, Russia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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Romero-Ben E, Castillejos MC, Rosales-Barrios C, Expósito M, Ruda P, Castillo PM, Nardecchia S, de Vicente J, Khiar N. Divergent approach to nanoscale glycomicelles and photo-responsive supramolecular glycogels. Implications for drug delivery and photoswitching lectin affinity. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:10189-10205. [PMID: 37853786 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01713c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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The field of stimuli-responsive supramolecular biomaterials has rapidly advanced in recent years, with potential applications in diverse areas such as cancer theranostics, tissue engineering, and catalysis. However, designing molecular materials that exhibit predetermined hierarchical self-assembly to control the size, morphology, surface chemistry, and responsiveness of the final nanostructures remains a significant challenge. In this study, we present a divergent synthetic approach for the fabrication of spherical micelles and functional 1D-glyconanotube-based photoresponsive gels from structurally related diazobenzene/diacetylene glycolipids. The resulting nanostructures were characterized using NMR, TEM, and SEM, confirming the formation of spherical and tubular nanostructures in both the gel and solution states. Upon UV irradiation, a reversible gel-sol transition was observed, resulting from the photoswitching of the azobenzene unit from the stretched trans form to the compact, metastable cis form. Our gels were shown to enable spatio-temporal control of the adhesion and release of the lectin Concanavalin A, demonstrating potential use as regenerable biomaterials to fight against infections with toxins and pathogens. Additionally, our micelles and gels were evaluated as nanocontainers for loading and controlled release of hydrophobic dyes and antitumoural agents, suggesting their possible use as smart theranostic drug delivery systems.
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- Elena Romero-Ben
- Asymmetric Synthesis and Functional Nanosystems Group, Instituto de Investigaciones Químicas (IIQ), CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla, Avda. Américo Vespucio 49, 41092, Seville, Spain.
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- Asymmetric Synthesis and Functional Nanosystems Group, Instituto de Investigaciones Químicas (IIQ), CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla, Avda. Américo Vespucio 49, 41092, Seville, Spain.
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- Asymmetric Synthesis and Functional Nanosystems Group, Instituto de Investigaciones Químicas (IIQ), CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla, Avda. Américo Vespucio 49, 41092, Seville, Spain.
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- Asymmetric Synthesis and Functional Nanosystems Group, Instituto de Investigaciones Químicas (IIQ), CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla, Avda. Américo Vespucio 49, 41092, Seville, Spain.
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- Asymmetric Synthesis and Functional Nanosystems Group, Instituto de Investigaciones Químicas (IIQ), CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla, Avda. Américo Vespucio 49, 41092, Seville, Spain.
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- Asymmetric Synthesis and Functional Nanosystems Group, Instituto de Investigaciones Químicas (IIQ), CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla, Avda. Américo Vespucio 49, 41092, Seville, Spain.
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- Department of Applied Physics and Excellence Research Unit 'Modeling Nature' (MNat), Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, C/Fuentenueva s/n, 18071 - Granada, Spain
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- Department of Applied Physics and Excellence Research Unit 'Modeling Nature' (MNat), Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, C/Fuentenueva s/n, 18071 - Granada, Spain
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- Asymmetric Synthesis and Functional Nanosystems Group, Instituto de Investigaciones Químicas (IIQ), CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla, Avda. Américo Vespucio 49, 41092, Seville, Spain.
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Cianciosi A, Simon J, Bartolf-Kopp M, Grausgruber H, Dargaville TR, Forget A, Groll J, Jungst T, Beaumont M. Direct ink writing of multifunctional nanocellulose and allyl-modified gelatin biomaterial inks for the fabrication of mechanically and functionally graded constructs. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 319:121145. [PMID: 37567703 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Recreating the intricate mechanical and functional gradients found in natural tissues through additive manufacturing poses significant challenges, including the need for precise control over time and space and the availability of versatile biomaterial inks. In this proof-of-concept study, we developed a new biomaterial ink for direct ink writing, allowing the creation of 3D structures with tailorable functional and mechanical gradients. Our ink formulation combined multifunctional cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), allyl-functionalized gelatin (0.8-2.0 wt%), and polyethylene glycol dithiol (3.0-7.5 wt%). The CNF served as a rheology modifier, whereas a concentration of 1.8 w/v % in the inks was chosen for optimal printability and shape fidelity. In addition, CNFs were functionalized with azido groups, enabling the spatial distribution of functional moieties within a 3D structure. These functional groups were further modified using a spontaneous click chemistry reaction. Through additive manufacturing and a readily available static mixer, we successfully demonstrated the fabrication of mechanical gradients - ranging from 3 to 6 kPa in indentation strength - and functional gradients. Additionally, we introduced dual gradients by combining gradient printing with an anisotropic photocrosslinking step. The developed biomaterial ink opens up possibilities for printing intricate multigradient structures, resembling the complex hierarchical organization seen in living tissues.
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- Alessandro Cianciosi
- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, Institute of Functional Materials and Biofabrication, University of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, Würzburg 97070, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 24, A-3430 Tulln, Austria
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, Institute of Functional Materials and Biofabrication, University of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, Würzburg 97070, Germany
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- Department of Crop Sciences, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 24, A-3430 Tulln, Austria
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- ARC Centre for Cell & Tissue Engineering Technologies, Max Planck Queensland Centre for the Materials Science of Extracellular Matrices, QUT Centre for Materials Science, School of Chemistry and Physics, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia
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- Institute for Macromolecular Chemistry, University of Freiburg, Freiburg 79104, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, Institute of Functional Materials and Biofabrication, University of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, Würzburg 97070, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, Institute of Functional Materials and Biofabrication, University of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, Würzburg 97070, Germany.
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 24, A-3430 Tulln, Austria.
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Suominen S, Hyypijev T, Venäläinen M, Yrjänäinen A, Vuorenpää H, Lehti-Polojärvi M, Räsänen M, Seppänen A, Hyttinen J, Miettinen S, Aalto-Setälä K, Viiri LE. Improvements in Maturity and Stability of 3D iPSC-Derived Hepatocyte-like Cell Cultures. Cells 2023; 12:2368. [PMID: 37830581 PMCID: PMC10571736 DOI: 10.3390/cells12192368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology enables differentiation of human hepatocytes or hepatocyte-like cells (iPSC-HLCs). Advances in 3D culturing platforms enable the development of more in vivo-like liver models that recapitulate the complex liver architecture and functionality better than traditional 2D monocultures. Moreover, within the liver, non-parenchymal cells (NPCs) are critically involved in the regulation and maintenance of hepatocyte metabolic function. Thus, models combining 3D culture and co-culturing of various cell types potentially create more functional in vitro liver models than 2D monocultures. Here, we report the establishment of 3D cultures of iPSC-HLCs alone and in co-culture with human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (hASCs). The 3D cultures were performed as spheroids or on microfluidic chips utilizing various biomaterials. Our results show that both 3D spheroid and on-chip culture enhance the expression of mature liver marker genes and proteins compared to 2D. Among the spheroid models, we saw the best functionality in iPSC-HLC monoculture spheroids. On the contrary, in the chip system, the multilineage model outperformed the monoculture chip model. Additionally, the optical projection tomography (OPT) and electrical impedance tomography (EIT) system revealed changes in spheroid size and electrical conductivity during spheroid culture, suggesting changes in cell-cell connections. Altogether, the present study demonstrates that iPSC-HLCs can successfully be cultured in 3D as spheroids and on microfluidic chips, and co-culturing iPSC-HLCs with NPCs enhances their functionality. These 3D in vitro liver systems are promising human-derived platforms usable in various liver-related studies, specifically when using patient-specific iPSCs.
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- Siiri Suominen
- Heart Group, Finnish Cardiovascular Research Center and Science Mimicking Life Research Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland (L.E.V.)
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- Heart Group, Finnish Cardiovascular Research Center and Science Mimicking Life Research Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland (L.E.V.)
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- Heart Group, Finnish Cardiovascular Research Center and Science Mimicking Life Research Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland (L.E.V.)
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- Adult Stem Cell Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Research, Development and Innovation Centre, Tampere University Hospital, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Adult Stem Cell Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Research, Development and Innovation Centre, Tampere University Hospital, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Computational Biophysics and Imaging Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- Computational Biophysics and Imaging Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Adult Stem Cell Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Research, Development and Innovation Centre, Tampere University Hospital, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Heart Group, Finnish Cardiovascular Research Center and Science Mimicking Life Research Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland (L.E.V.)
- Heart Hospital, Tampere University Hospital, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Heart Group, Finnish Cardiovascular Research Center and Science Mimicking Life Research Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland (L.E.V.)
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Pasquier E, Rosendahl J, Solberg A, Ståhlberg A, Håkansson J, Chinga-Carrasco G. Polysaccharides and Structural Proteins as Components in Three-Dimensional Scaffolds for Breast Cancer Tissue Models: A Review. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:682. [PMID: 37370613 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10060682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and even though treatments are available, efficiency varies with the patients. In vitro 2D models are commonly used to develop new treatments. However, 2D models overestimate drug efficiency, which increases the failure rate in later phase III clinical trials. New model systems that allow extensive and efficient drug screening are thus required. Three-dimensional printed hydrogels containing active components for cancer cell growth are interesting candidates for the preparation of next generation cancer cell models. Macromolecules, obtained from marine- and land-based resources, can form biopolymers (polysaccharides such as alginate, chitosan, hyaluronic acid, and cellulose) and bioactive components (structural proteins such as collagen, gelatin, and silk fibroin) in hydrogels with adequate physical properties in terms of porosity, rheology, and mechanical strength. Hence, in this study attention is given to biofabrication methods and to the modification with biological macromolecules to become bioactive and, thus, optimize 3D printed structures that better mimic the cancer cell microenvironment. Ink formulations combining polysaccharides for tuning the mechanical properties and bioactive polymers for controlling cell adhesion is key to optimizing the growth of the cancer cells.
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- Eva Pasquier
- RISE PFI AS, Høgskoleringen 6b, NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway
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- RISE Unit of Biological Function, Division Materials and Production, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Box 857, 50115 Borås, Sweden
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- RISE PFI AS, Høgskoleringen 6b, NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway
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- Sahlgrenska Center for Cancer Research, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 41390 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Gothenburg, 41390 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Genetics and Genomics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- RISE Unit of Biological Function, Division Materials and Production, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Box 857, 50115 Borås, Sweden
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Institute of Biomedicine, University of Gothenburg, 40530 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Gothenburg, 40530 Gothenburg, Sweden
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Sumini M, Souza CRD, Andrade GJS, Oliveira IRC, Scandorieiro S, Tischer CA, Kobayashi RKT, Nakazato G. Cellulose Hydrogel with Hyaluronic Acid and Silver Nanoparticles: Sustained-Release Formulation with Antibacterial Properties against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12050873. [PMID: 37237777 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12050873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Pathogenic bacteria resistant to conventional antibiotics represent a global challenge and justify the need for new antimicrobials capable of combating bacterial multidrug resistance. This study describes the development of a topical hydrogel in a formulation composed of cellulose, hyaluronic acid (HA), and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) against strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. AgNPs as an antimicrobial agent were synthesized by a new method based on green chemistry, using arginine as a reducing agent and potassium hydroxide as a carrier. Scanning electron microscopy showed the formation of a composite between cellulose and HA in a three-dimensional network of cellulose fibrils, with thickening of the fibrils and filling of spaces by HA with the presence of pores. Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis) and particle size distribution for dynamic light scattering (DLS) confirmed the formation of AgNPs with peak absorption at ~430 nm and 57.88 nm. AgNPs dispersion showed a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 1.5 µg/mL. The time-kill assay showed that after 3 h of exposure to the hydrogel containing AgNPs, there were no viable cells, corresponding to a bactericidal efficacy of 99.999% in the 95% confidence level. We obtained a hydrogel that is easy to apply, with sustained release and bactericidal properties against strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa at low concentrations of the agent.
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- Mirian Sumini
- Department of Microbiology, Biological Sciences Center, Londrina State University, Londrina 86057-970, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health Sciences Center, Londrina State University, Londrina 86057-970, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Exact Sciences Center, Londrina State University, Londrina 86057-970, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus 69077-000, Amazonas, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Biological Sciences Center, Londrina State University, Londrina 86057-970, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Exact Sciences Center, Londrina State University, Londrina 86057-970, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Biological Sciences Center, Londrina State University, Londrina 86057-970, Paraná, Brazil
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Duarte AC, Costa EC, Filipe HAL, Saraiva SM, Jacinto T, Miguel SP, Ribeiro MP, Coutinho P. Animal-derived products in science and current alternatives. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 151:213428. [PMID: 37146527 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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More than fifty years after the 3Rs definition and despite the continuous implementation of regulatory measures, animals continue to be widely used in basic research. Their use comprises not only in vivo experiments with animal models, but also the production of a variety of supplements and products of animal origin for cell and tissue culture, cell-based assays, and therapeutics. The animal-derived products most used in basic research are fetal bovine serum (FBS), extracellular matrix proteins such as Matrigel™, and antibodies. However, their production raises several ethical issues regarding animal welfare. Additionally, their biological origin is associated with a high risk of contamination, resulting, frequently, in poor scientific data for clinical translation. These issues support the search for new animal-free products able to replace FBS, Matrigel™, and antibodies in basic research. In addition, in silico methodologies play an important role in the reduction of animal use in research by refining the data previously to in vitro and in vivo experiments. In this review, we depicted the current available animal-free alternatives in in vitro research.
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- Ana C Duarte
- CPIRN/IPG - Centro de Potencial e Inovação em Recursos Naturais, Instituto Politécnico da Guarda (CPIRN/IPG), 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal; CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CPIRN/IPG - Centro de Potencial e Inovação em Recursos Naturais, Instituto Politécnico da Guarda (CPIRN/IPG), 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal
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- CPIRN/IPG - Centro de Potencial e Inovação em Recursos Naturais, Instituto Politécnico da Guarda (CPIRN/IPG), 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal
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- CPIRN/IPG - Centro de Potencial e Inovação em Recursos Naturais, Instituto Politécnico da Guarda (CPIRN/IPG), 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal
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- CPIRN/IPG - Centro de Potencial e Inovação em Recursos Naturais, Instituto Politécnico da Guarda (CPIRN/IPG), 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal
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- CPIRN/IPG - Centro de Potencial e Inovação em Recursos Naturais, Instituto Politécnico da Guarda (CPIRN/IPG), 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal; CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CPIRN/IPG - Centro de Potencial e Inovação em Recursos Naturais, Instituto Politécnico da Guarda (CPIRN/IPG), 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal; CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CPIRN/IPG - Centro de Potencial e Inovação em Recursos Naturais, Instituto Politécnico da Guarda (CPIRN/IPG), 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal; CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.
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Li X, Ding W, Wang S, Yang L, Yu Q, Xiao C, Chen G, Zhang L, Guan S, Sun D. Three-Dimensional Sulfated Bacterial Cellulose/Gelatin Composite Scaffolds for Culturing Hepatocytes. CYBORG AND BIONIC SYSTEMS 2023; 4:0021. [PMID: 37223548 PMCID: PMC10202184 DOI: 10.34133/cbsystems.0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
Abstract
The liver is the hub of human metabolism and involves many diseases. To better work on the mechanism and treatment of liver diseases, it is of particular interest to design 3-dimensional scaffolds suitable for culturing hepatocytes in vitro to simulate their metabolic and regenerative abilities. In this study, sulfated bacterial cellulose (SBC) was prepared as the building block of cell scaffolds, motivated by the anionic nature and 3-dimensional structure of hepatic extracellular matrix, and its reaction condition for sulfate esterification was optimized by changing the reaction time. The analysis and study of the microscopic morphology, structure, and cytocompatibility of SBCs showed that they possess good biocompatibility and meet the requirements for tissue engineering. Next, SBC was mixed with gelatin for composite scaffolds (SBC/Gel) for culturing hepatocytes by homogenization and freeze-drying methods, whose physical properties such as pore size, porosity, and compression properties were compared with gelatin (Gel) scaffolds as the control group, and the cytological activity and hemocompatibility of the composite scaffolds were investigated. The results showed that the SBC/Gel composite has better porosity and compression properties, as well as good cytocompatibility and hemocompatibility, and could be applied to 3-dimensional culture of hepatocytes for drug screening or liver tissue engineering.
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- Xinmeng Li
- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Peking University First Hospital, Peking University, Beijing 100034, China
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (Cfaed) and Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiao Ling Wei, Nanjing 210094, China
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Mitrakas AG, Tsolou A, Didaskalou S, Karkaletsou L, Efstathiou C, Eftalitsidis E, Marmanis K, Koffa M. Applications and Advances of Multicellular Tumor Spheroids: Challenges in Their Development and Analysis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24086949. [PMID: 37108113 PMCID: PMC10138394 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24086949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Biomedical research requires both in vitro and in vivo studies in order to explore disease processes or drug interactions. Foundational investigations have been performed at the cellular level using two-dimensional cultures as the gold-standard method since the early 20th century. However, three-dimensional (3D) cultures have emerged as a new tool for tissue modeling over the last few years, bridging the gap between in vitro and animal model studies. Cancer has been a worldwide challenge for the biomedical community due to its high morbidity and mortality rates. Various methods have been developed to produce multicellular tumor spheroids (MCTSs), including scaffold-free and scaffold-based structures, which usually depend on the demands of the cells used and the related biological question. MCTSs are increasingly utilized in studies involving cancer cell metabolism and cell cycle defects. These studies produce massive amounts of data, which demand elaborate and complex tools for thorough analysis. In this review, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of several up-to-date methods used to construct MCTSs. In addition, we also present advanced methods for analyzing MCTS features. As MCTSs more closely mimic the in vivo tumor environment, compared to 2D monolayers, they can evolve to be an appealing model for in vitro tumor biology studies.
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- Achilleas G Mitrakas
- Cell Biology Lab, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Cell Biology Lab, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Cell Biology Lab, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Cell Biology Lab, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Cell Biology Lab, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Cell Biology Lab, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Cell Biology Lab, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Cell Biology Lab, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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Rashad A, Grøndahl M, Heggset EB, Mustafa K, Syverud K. Responses of Rat Mesenchymal Stromal Cells to Nanocellulose with Different Functional Groups. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:987-998. [PMID: 36763504 PMCID: PMC10031564 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) are multiscale hydrophilic biocompatible polysaccharide materials derived from wood and plants. TEMPO-mediated oxidation of CNFs (TO-CNF) turns some of the primary hydroxyl groups to carboxylate and aldehyde groups. Unlike carboxylic functional groups, there is little or no information about the biological role of the aldehyde groups on the surface of wood-based CNFs. In this work, we replaced the aldehyde groups in the TO-CNF samples with carboxyl groups by another oxidation treatment (TO-O-CNF) or with primary alcohols with terminal hydroxyl groups by a reduction reaction (TO-R-CNF). Rat mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) derived from bone marrow were seeded on polystyrene tissue culture plates (TCP) coated with CNFs with and without aldehyde groups. TCP and TCP coated with bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) were used as control groups. Protein adsorption measurements demonstrated that more proteins were adsorbed from cell culture media on all CNF surfaces compared to BNC. Live/dead and lactate dehydrogenase assays confirmed that all nanocellulose biomaterials supported excellent cell viability. Interestingly, TO-R-CNF samples, which have no aldehyde groups, showed better cell spreading than BNC and comparable results to TCP. Unlike TO-O-CNF surfaces, which have no aldehyde groups either, TO-R-CNF stimulated cells, in osteogenic medium, to have higher alkaline phosphatase activity and to form more biomineralization than TCP and TO-CNF groups. These findings indicate that the presence of aldehyde groups (280 ± 14 μmol/g) on the surface of TEMPO-oxidized CNFs might have little or no effect on attachment, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation of MSCs.
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- Ahmad Rashad
- Center of Translational Oral Research (TOR), Department of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Bergen 5009, Norway
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim 7491, Norway
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- Center of Translational Oral Research (TOR), Department of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Bergen 5009, Norway
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- RISE PFI, Trondheim 7491, Norway
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim 7491, Norway
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Österberg M, Henn KA, Farooq M, Valle-Delgado JJ. Biobased Nanomaterials─The Role of Interfacial Interactions for Advanced Materials. Chem Rev 2023; 123:2200-2241. [PMID: 36720130 PMCID: PMC9999428 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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This review presents recent advances regarding biomass-based nanomaterials, focusing on their surface interactions. Plant biomass-based nanoparticles, like nanocellulose and lignin from industry side streams, hold great potential for the development of lightweight, functional, biodegradable, or recyclable material solutions for a sustainable circular bioeconomy. However, to obtain optimal properties of the nanoparticles and materials made thereof, it is crucial to control the interactions both during particle production and in applications. Herein we focus on the current understanding of these interactions. Solvent interactions during particle formation and production, as well as interactions with water, polymers, cells and other components in applications, are addressed. We concentrate on cellulose and lignin nanomaterials and their combination. We demonstrate how the surface chemistry of the nanomaterials affects these interactions and how excellent performance is only achieved when the interactions are controlled. We furthermore introduce suitable methods for probing interactions with nanomaterials, describe their advantages and challenges, and introduce some less commonly used methods and discuss their possible applications to gain a deeper understanding of the interfacial chemistry of biobased nanomaterials. Finally, some gaps in current understanding and interesting emerging research lines are identified.
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- Monika Österberg
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, 02150Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, 02150Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, 02150Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, 02150Espoo, Finland
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Merino-Gómez M, Gil J, Perez RA, Godoy-Gallardo M. Polydopamine Incorporation Enhances Cell Differentiation and Antibacterial Properties of 3D-Printed Guanosine-Borate Hydrogels for Functional Tissue Regeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24044224. [PMID: 36835636 PMCID: PMC9964593 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24044224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering focuses on the development of materials as biosubstitutes that can be used to regenerate, repair, or replace damaged tissues. Alongside this, 3D printing has emerged as a promising technique for producing implants tailored to specific defects, which in turn increased the demand for new inks and bioinks. Especially supramolecular hydrogels based on nucleosides such as guanosine have gained increasing attention due to their biocompatibility, good mechanical characteristics, tunable and reversible properties, and intrinsic self-healing capabilities. However, most existing formulations exhibit insufficient stability, biological activity, or printability. To address these limitations, we incorporated polydopamine (PDA) into guanosine-borate (GB) hydrogels and developed a PGB hydrogel with maximal PDA incorporation and good thixotropic and printability qualities. The resulting PGB hydrogels exhibited a well-defined nanofibrillar network, and we found that PDA incorporation increased the hydrogel's osteogenic activity while having no negative effect on mammalian cell survival or migration. In contrast, antimicrobial activity was observed against the Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Thus, our findings suggest that our PGB hydrogel represents a significantly improved candidate as a 3D-printed scaffold capable of sustaining living cells, which may be further functionalized by incorporating other bioactive molecules for enhanced tissue integration.
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- Maria Merino-Gómez
- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, Sant Cugat del Vallès, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, Sant Cugat del Vallès, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, Sant Cugat del Vallès, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, Sant Cugat del Vallès, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
- Correspondence: (R.A.P.); (M.G.-G.); Tel.: +34-935-042-000 (ext. 5826) (R.A.P. & M.G.-G.)
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, Sant Cugat del Vallès, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
- Correspondence: (R.A.P.); (M.G.-G.); Tel.: +34-935-042-000 (ext. 5826) (R.A.P. & M.G.-G.)
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Review on Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites with Nanocellulose, Nanomaterials, and Other Fibers. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15040984. [PMID: 36850267 PMCID: PMC9959991 DOI: 10.3390/polym15040984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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The use of composite materials has seen many new innovations for a large variety of applications. The area of reinforcement in composites is also rapidly evolving with many new discoveries, including the use of hybrid fibers, sustainable materials, and nanocellulose. In this review, studies on hybrid fiber reinforcement, the use of nanocellulose, the use of nanocellulose in hybrid forms, the use of nanocellulose with other nanomaterials, the applications of these materials, and finally, the challenges and opportunities (including safety issues) of their use are thoroughly discussed. This review will point out new prospects for the composite materials world, enabling the use of nano- and micron-sized materials together and creating value-added products at the industrial scale. Furthermore, the use of hybrid structures consisting of two different nano-materials creates many novel solutions for applications in electronics and sensors.
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Merivaara A, Koivunotko E, Manninen K, Kaseva T, Monola J, Salli E, Koivuniemi R, Savolainen S, Valkonen S, Yliperttula M. Stiffness-Controlled Hydrogels for 3D Cell Culture Models. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245530. [PMID: 36559897 PMCID: PMC9786583 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) hydrogel is a versatile biomaterial suitable, for example, for three-dimensional (3D) cell spheroid culturing, drug delivery, and wound treatment. By freeze-drying NFC hydrogel, highly porous NFC structures can be manufactured. We freeze-dried NFC hydrogel and subsequently reconstituted the samples into a variety of concentrations of NFC fibers, which resulted in different stiffness of the material, i.e., different mechanical cues. After the successful freeze-drying and reconstitution, we showed that freeze-dried NFC hydrogel can be used for one-step 3D cell spheroid culturing of primary mesenchymal stem/stromal cells, prostate cancer cells (PC3), and hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2). No difference was observed in the viability or morphology between the 3D cell spheroids cultured in the freeze-dried and reconstituted NFC hydrogel and fresh NFC hydrogel. Furthermore, the 3D cultured spheroids showed stable metabolic activity and nearly 100% viability. Finally, we applied a convolutional neural network (CNN)-based automatic nuclei segmentation approach to automatically segment individual cells of 3D cultured PC3 and HepG2 spheroids. These results provide an application to culture 3D cell spheroids more readily with the NFC hydrogel and a step towards automatization of 3D cell culturing and analysis.
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- Arto Merivaara
- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
- Correspondence: (A.M.); (M.Y.); Tel.:+358-294-159-577 (A.M.); +358-294-159-141 (M.Y.)
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- HUS Medical Imaging Center, Radiology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- HUS Medical Imaging Center, Radiology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- HUS Medical Imaging Center, Radiology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
- Correspondence: (A.M.); (M.Y.); Tel.:+358-294-159-577 (A.M.); +358-294-159-141 (M.Y.)
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Kang Y, Zhang H, Chen L, Dong J, Yao B, Yuan X, Qin D, Yaremenko AV, Liu C, Feng C, Ji X, Tao W. The marriage of Xenes and hydrogels: Fundamentals, applications, and outlook. Innovation (N Y) 2022; 3:100327. [PMID: 36263399 PMCID: PMC9573930 DOI: 10.1016/j.xinn.2022.100327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Hydrogels have blossomed as superstars in various fields, owing to their prospective applications in tissue engineering, soft electronics and sensors, flexible energy storage, and biomedicines. Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, especially 2D mono-elemental nanosheets (Xenes) exhibit high aspect ratio morphology, good biocompatibility, metallic conductivity, and tunable electrochemical properties. These fascinating characteristics endow numerous tunable application-specific properties for the construction of Xene-based hydrogels. Hierarchical multifunctional hydrogels can be prepared according to the application requirements and can be effectively tuned by different stimulation to complete specific tasks in a spatiotemporal sequence. In this review, the synthesis mechanism, properties, and emerging applications of Xene hydrogels are summarized, followed by a discussion on expanding the performance and application range of both hydrogels and Xenes.
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- Yong Kang
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology for Cancer Immunotherapy, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Pei M, Zhu D, Yang J, Yang K, Yang H, Gu S, Li W, Xu W, Xiao P, Zhou Y. Multi-crosslinked Flexible Nanocomposite Hydrogel Fibers with Excellent Strength and Knittability. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Chen H, Ma X, Zhang M, Liu Z. Injectable and biofunctionalized fibrin hydrogels co-embedded with stem cells induce hair follicle genesis. Regen Biomater 2022; 10:rbac086. [PMID: 36683749 PMCID: PMC9847531 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbac086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Fibrin-based hydrogels have been widely used in various tissue engineering because of their biocompatibility, biodegradability, tunable mechanical characteristics and nanofibrous structural properties. However, their ability to support stem cells for hair follicle neogenesis is unclear. In this study, we investigated the effect of fibrin hydrogels in supporting skin-derived precursors (SKPs) in hair follicle neogenesis. Our results showed that SKPs in fibrin hydrogels with high cell viability and proliferation, the stemness of SKPs could be maintained, and the expression of hair induction signature genes such as akp2 and nestin was enhanced. Moreover, hair follicle reconstruction experiments showed de novo hair genesis in mice and the hairs persisted for a long time without teratoma formation. More importantly, the blood vessels and sebaceous glands were also regenerated. Our study demonstrated that fibrin hydrogels are promising in hair follicle regeneration and have potential application in clinical settings for alopecia and wound healing.
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- Haiyan Chen
- Correspondence address. E-mail: (H.C.); (Z.L.)
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- The National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Peptide Drug Development, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, People’s Republic of China
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- The National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Peptide Drug Development, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, People’s Republic of China
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Chu T, Li Q, Dai C, Li X, Kong X, Fan Y, Yin H, Ge J. A novel Nanocellulose-Gelatin-AS-IV external stent resists EndMT by activating autophagy to prevent restenosis of grafts. Bioact Mater 2022; 22:466-481. [PMID: 36330163 PMCID: PMC9615139 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Vein grafts are widely used for coronary artery bypass grafting and hemodialysis access, but restenosis remains the "Achilles' heel" of these treatments. An extravascular stent is one wrapped around the vein graft and provides mechanical strength; it can buffer high arterial pressure and secondary vascular dilation of the vein to prevent restenosis. In this study, we developed a novel Nanocellulose-gelatin hydrogel, loaded with the drug Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) as an extravascular scaffold to investigate its ability to reduce restenosis. We found that the excellent physical and chemical properties of the drug AS-IV loaded Nanocellulose-gelatin hydrogel external stent limit graft vein expansion and make the stent biocompatible. We also found it can prevent restenosis by resisting endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) in vitro. It does so by activating autophagy, and AS-IV can enhance this effect both in vivo and in vitro. This study has added to existing research on the mechanism of extravascular stents in preventing restenosis of grafted veins. Furthermore, we have developed a novel extravascular stent for the prevention and treatment of restenosis. This will help optimize the clinical treatment plan of external stents and improve the prognosis in patients with vein grafts. The NC-Gelatin extravascular stent has suitable physicochemical properties to prevent restenosis of the grafted veins. The NC-Gelatin extravascular stent has excellent biocompatibility, which is critical for grafting veins. The NC-Gelatin extravascular stent prevents restenosis by activating autophagy against EndMT. AS-IV can enhance the effect of the stent to activate autophagy against EndMT.
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- Tianshu Chu
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China,Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Materials, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, No.46, Xin Kang Road, Yaan, Sichuan Province, 625014, PR China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China,Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Materials, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China,Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Materials, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China,Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Materials, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China,Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Materials, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China,Corresponding author. The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China.
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Koivunotko E, Snirvi J, Merivaara A, Harjumäki R, Rautiainen S, Kelloniemi M, Kuismanen K, Miettinen S, Yliperttula M, Koivuniemi R. Angiogenic Potential of Human Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Nanofibrillated Cellulose Hydrogel. Biomedicines 2022; 10:2584. [PMID: 36289846 PMCID: PMC9599553 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10102584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (ASCs) hold great potential for cellular therapies by having immunomodulatory behavior and tissue regenerative properties. Due to the capability of ASCs to differentiate into endothelial cells (ECs) and other angiogenic cell types, such as pericytes, ASCs are a highly valuable source for stimulating angiogenesis. However, cellular therapies in tissue engineering have faced challenges in poor survival of the cells after transplantation, which is why a protective biomaterial scaffold is required. In this work, we studied the potential of nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) hydrogel to be utilized as a suitable matrix for three-dimensional (3D) cell culturing of human-derived ASCs (hASCs) and studied their angiogenic properties and differentiation potential in ECs and pericytes. In addition, we tested the effect of hASC-conditioned medium and stimulation with angiopoietin-1 (Ang-1) on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) to induce blood vessel-type tube formation in NFC hydrogel. The hASCs were successfully 3D cell cultured in NFC hydrogel as they formed spheroids and had high cell viability with angiogenic features. Most importantly, they showed angiogenic potential by having pericyte-like characteristics when differentiated in EC medium, and their conditioned medium improved HUVEC viability and tube formation, which recalls the active paracrine properties. This study recommends NFC hydrogel for future use as an animal-free biomaterial scaffold for hASCs in therapeutic angiogenesis and other cell therapy purposes.
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- Elle Koivunotko
- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tampere University Hospital, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technologies, University of Tampere, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Research, Development and Innovation Centre, Tampere University Hospital, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
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Kyykallio H, Faria AVS, Hartman R, Capra J, Rilla K, Siljander PR. A quick pipeline for the isolation of 3D cell culture-derived extracellular vesicles. J Extracell Vesicles 2022; 11:e12273. [PMID: 36257915 PMCID: PMC9579059 DOI: 10.1002/jev2.12273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Recent advances in cell biology research regarding extracellular vesicles have highlighted an increasing demand to obtain 3D cell culture-derived EVs, because they are considered to more accurately represent EVs obtained in vivo. However, there is still a grave need for efficient and tunable methodologies to isolate EVs from 3D cell cultures. Using nanofibrillar cellulose (NFC) scaffold as a 3D cell culture matrix, we developed a pipeline of two different approaches for EV isolation from cancer spheroids. A batch method was created for delivering high EV yield at the end of the culture period, and a harvesting method was created to enable time-dependent collection of EVs to combine EV profiling with spheroid development. Both these methods were easy to set up, quick to perform, and they provided a high EV yield. When compared to scaffold-free 3D spheroid cultures on ultra-low affinity plates, the NFC method resulted in similar EV production/cell, but the NFC method was scalable and easier to perform resulting in high EV yields. In summary, we introduce here an NFC-based, innovative pipeline for acquiring EVs from 3D cancer spheroids, which can be tailored to support the needs of variable EV research objectives.
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- Heikki Kyykallio
- Institute of BiomedicineUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
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- EV GroupMolecular and Integrative Biosciences Research ProgrammeFaculty of Biological and Environmental SciencesUniversity of HelsinkiHelsinkiFinland
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- EV GroupMolecular and Integrative Biosciences Research ProgrammeFaculty of Biological and Environmental SciencesUniversity of HelsinkiHelsinkiFinland
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- Institute of BiomedicineUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
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- Institute of BiomedicineUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
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- EV GroupMolecular and Integrative Biosciences Research ProgrammeFaculty of Biological and Environmental SciencesUniversity of HelsinkiHelsinkiFinland
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Nanocellulose-based hydrogels as versatile drug delivery vehicles: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 222:830-843. [PMID: 36179866 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.09.214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Hydrogels designed with nanocellulose (i.e. cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), and bacterial cellulose (BC)) have significant advantages as drug carriers due to their environmentally-benign features and excellent properties. Nanocellulose hydrogels have been demonstrated to sustainably deliver various kinds of drugs via different routes of administration, in which nanocellulose significantly improves the hydrogel properties and tunes the drug releasing profile. This article comprehensively summarizes the recent research progress on nanocellulose hydrogels in drug delivery. We carefully assessed the gelation methods for nanocellulose hydrogel design and highlighted the influence of nanocellulose on hydrogel properties and drug release behaviors. In particular, it is the first time to summarize the research on nanocellulose hydrogel-based drug carriers regarding specific routes of administration. This work provides a critical review of nanocellulose-based hydrogels as drug delivery vehicles, and also underlines the outlook in this field, with the objective to inspire/prompt future work, especially the practical applications of nanocellulose hydrogels in designing controlled drug delivery systems.
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Vital N, Ventura C, Kranendonk M, Silva MJ, Louro H. Toxicological Assessment of Cellulose Nanomaterials: Oral Exposure. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3375. [PMID: 36234501 PMCID: PMC9565252 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs) have emerged recently as an important group of sustainable bio-based nanomaterials (NMs) with potential applications in multiple sectors, including the food, food packaging, and biomedical fields. The widening of these applications leads to increased human oral exposure to these NMs and, potentially, to adverse health outcomes. Presently, the potential hazards regarding oral exposure to CNMs are insufficiently characterised. There is a need to understand and manage the potential adverse effects that might result from the ingestion of CNMs before products using CNMs reach commercialisation. This work reviews the potential applications of CNMs in the food and biomedical sectors along with the existing toxicological in vitro and in vivo studies, while also identifying current knowledge gaps. Relevant considerations when performing toxicological studies following oral exposure to CNMs are highlighted. An increasing number of studies have been published in the last years, overall showing that ingested CNMs are not toxic to the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), suggestive of the biocompatibility of the majority of the tested CNMs. However, in vitro and in vivo genotoxicity studies, as well as long-term carcinogenic or reproductive toxicity studies, are not yet available. These studies are needed to support a wider use of CNMs in applications that can lead to human oral ingestion, thereby promoting a safe and sustainable-by-design approach.
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- Nádia Vital
- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, Department of Human Genetics, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
- Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health (ToxOmics), NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, Department of Human Genetics, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health (ToxOmics), NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
- Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health (ToxOmics), NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, Department of Human Genetics, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health (ToxOmics), NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, Department of Human Genetics, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- Centre for Toxicogenomics and Human Health (ToxOmics), NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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Csukovich G, Pratscher B, Burgener IA. The World of Organoids: Gastrointestinal Disease Modelling in the Age of 3R and One Health with Specific Relevance to Dogs and Cats. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12182461. [PMID: 36139322 PMCID: PMC9495014 DOI: 10.3390/ani12182461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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One Health describes the importance of considering humans, animals, and the environment in health research. One Health and the 3R concept, i.e., the replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal experimentation, shape today’s research more and more. The development of organoids from many different organs and animals led to the development of highly sophisticated model systems trying to replace animal experiments. Organoids may be used for disease modelling in various ways elucidating the manifold host–pathogen interactions. This review provides an overview of disease modelling approaches using organoids of different kinds with a special focus on animal organoids and gastrointestinal diseases. We also provide an outlook on how the research field of organoids might develop in the coming years and what opportunities organoids hold for in-depth disease modelling and therapeutic interventions.
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Marzi J, Fuhrmann E, Brauchle E, Singer V, Pfannstiel J, Schmidt I, Hartmann H. Non-Invasive Three-Dimensional Cell Analysis in Bioinks by Raman Imaging. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:30455-30465. [PMID: 35777738 PMCID: PMC9284518 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c24463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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3D bioprinting is an emerging biofabrication strategy using bioinks, comprising cells and biocompatible materials, to produce functional tissue models. Despite progress in building increasingly complex objects, biological analyses in printed constructs remain challenging. Especially, methods that allow non-invasive and non-destructive evaluation of embedded cells are largely missing. Here, we implemented Raman imaging for molecular-sensitive investigations on bioprinted objects. Different aspects such as culture formats (2D, 3D-cast, and 3D-printed), cell types (endothelial cells and fibroblasts), and the selection of the biopolymer (alginate, alginate/nanofibrillated cellulose, alginate/gelatin) were considered and evaluated. Raman imaging allowed for marker-independent identification and localization of subcellular components against the surrounding biomaterial background. Furthermore, single-cell analysis of spectral signatures, performed by multivariate analysis, demonstrated discrimination between endothelial cells and fibroblasts and identified cellular features influenced by the bioprinting process. In summary, Raman imaging was successfully established to analyze cells in 3D culture in situ and evaluate them with regard to the localization of different cell types and their molecular phenotype as a valuable tool for quality control of bioprinted objects.
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- Julia Marzi
- NMI
Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University of Tübingen, Reutlingen 72770, Germany
- Institute
of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies &
Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen 72074, Germany
- Cluster
of Excellence iFIT (EXC 2180) Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed
Tumor Therapies, University of Tübingen, Tübingen 72074, Germany
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- NMI
Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University of Tübingen, Reutlingen 72770, Germany
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- NMI
Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University of Tübingen, Reutlingen 72770, Germany
- Institute
of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies &
Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen 72074, Germany
- Cluster
of Excellence iFIT (EXC 2180) Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed
Tumor Therapies, University of Tübingen, Tübingen 72074, Germany
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- NMI
Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University of Tübingen, Reutlingen 72770, Germany
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- NMI
Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University of Tübingen, Reutlingen 72770, Germany
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- NMI
Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University of Tübingen, Reutlingen 72770, Germany
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- NMI
Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University of Tübingen, Reutlingen 72770, Germany
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Polez RT, Morits M, Jonkergouw C, Phiri J, Valle-Delgado JJ, Linder MB, Maloney T, Rojas OJ, Österberg M. Biological activity of multicomponent bio-hydrogels loaded with tragacanth gum. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 215:691-704. [PMID: 35777518 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.06.153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Producing hydrogels capable of mimicking the biomechanics of soft tissue remains a challenge. We explore the potential of plant-based hydrogels as polysaccharide tragacanth gum and antioxidant lignin nanoparticles in bioactive multicomponent hydrogels for tissue engineering. These natural components are combined with TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibrils, a material with known shear thinning behavior. Hydrogels presented tragacanth gum (TG) concentration-dependent rheological properties suitable for extrusion 3D printing. TG enhanced the swelling capacity up to 645 % and the degradation rate up to 1.3 %/day for hydrogels containing 75 % of TG. Young's moduli of the hydrogels varied from 5.0 to 11.6 kPa and were comparable to soft tissues like skin and muscle. In vitro cell viability assays revealed that the scaffolds were non-toxic and promoted proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells. Therefore, the plant-based hydrogels designed in this work have a significant potential for tissue engineering.
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- Roberta Teixeira Polez
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland; Bioproducts Institute, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Department of Chemistry and Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland.
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Ventura C, Marques C, Cadete J, Vilar M, Pedrosa JFS, Pinto F, Fernandes SN, da Rosa RR, Godinho MH, Ferreira PJT, Louro H, Silva MJ. Genotoxicity of Three Micro/Nanocelluloses with Different Physicochemical Characteristics in MG-63 and V79 Cells. J Xenobiot 2022; 12:91-108. [PMID: 35645290 PMCID: PMC9149940 DOI: 10.3390/jox12020009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Nanocellulose is an innovative engineered nanomaterial with an enormous potential for use in a wide array of industrial and biomedical applications and with fast growing economic value. The expanding production of nanocellulose is leading to an increased human exposure, raising concerns about their potential health effects. This study was aimed at assessing the potential toxic and genotoxic effects of different nanocelluloses in two mammalian cell lines; (2) Methods: Two micro/nanocelluloses, produced with a TEMPO oxidation pre-treatment (CNFs) and an enzymatic pre-treatment (CMFs), and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were tested in osteoblastic-like human cells (MG-63) and Chinese hamster lung fibroblasts (V79) using the MTT and clonogenic assays to analyse cytotoxicity, and the micronucleus assay to test genotoxicity; (3) Results: cytotoxicity was observed by the clonogenic assay in V79 cells, particularly for CNCs, but not by the MTT assay; CNF induced micronuclei in both cell lines and nucleoplasmic bridges in MG-63 cells; CMF and CNC induced micronuclei and nucleoplasmic bridges in MG-63 cells, but not in V79 cells; (4) Conclusions: All nanocelluloses revealed cytotoxicity and genotoxicity, although at different concentrations, that may be related to their physicochemical differences and availability for cell uptake, and to differences in the DNA damage response of the cell model.
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- Célia Ventura
- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.); (J.C.); (M.V.); (F.P.); (H.L.); (M.J.S.)
- Center for Toxicogenomics and Human Health (ToxOmics), NOVA Medical School-FCM, UNL, Rua Câmara Pestana, 6 Ed. CEDOC II, 1150-082 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.); (J.C.); (M.V.); (F.P.); (H.L.); (M.J.S.)
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- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.); (J.C.); (M.V.); (F.P.); (H.L.); (M.J.S.)
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- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.); (J.C.); (M.V.); (F.P.); (H.L.); (M.J.S.)
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- CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Pólo II, Rua Silvo Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.F.S.P.); (P.J.T.F.)
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- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.); (J.C.); (M.V.); (F.P.); (H.L.); (M.J.S.)
- Center for Toxicogenomics and Human Health (ToxOmics), NOVA Medical School-FCM, UNL, Rua Câmara Pestana, 6 Ed. CEDOC II, 1150-082 Lisbon, Portugal
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- CENIMAT/I3N, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), NOVA University Lisbon, Campus da Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (S.N.F.); (R.R.d.R.); (M.H.G.)
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- CENIMAT/I3N, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), NOVA University Lisbon, Campus da Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (S.N.F.); (R.R.d.R.); (M.H.G.)
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- CENIMAT/I3N, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), NOVA University Lisbon, Campus da Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (S.N.F.); (R.R.d.R.); (M.H.G.)
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- CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Pólo II, Rua Silvo Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.F.S.P.); (P.J.T.F.)
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- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.); (J.C.); (M.V.); (F.P.); (H.L.); (M.J.S.)
- Center for Toxicogenomics and Human Health (ToxOmics), NOVA Medical School-FCM, UNL, Rua Câmara Pestana, 6 Ed. CEDOC II, 1150-082 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.M.); (J.C.); (M.V.); (F.P.); (H.L.); (M.J.S.)
- Center for Toxicogenomics and Human Health (ToxOmics), NOVA Medical School-FCM, UNL, Rua Câmara Pestana, 6 Ed. CEDOC II, 1150-082 Lisbon, Portugal
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Braccini S, Tacchini C, Chiellini F, Puppi D. Polymeric Hydrogels for In Vitro 3D Ovarian Cancer Modeling. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:3265. [PMID: 35328686 PMCID: PMC8954571 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23063265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Ovarian cancer (OC) grows and interacts constantly with a complex microenvironment, in which immune cells, fibroblasts, blood vessels, signal molecules and the extracellular matrix (ECM) coexist. This heterogeneous environment provides structural and biochemical support to the surrounding cells and undergoes constant and dynamic remodeling that actively promotes tumor initiation, progression, and metastasis. Despite the fact that traditional 2D cell culture systems have led to relevant medical advances in cancer research, 3D cell culture models could open new possibilities for the development of an in vitro tumor microenvironment more closely reproducing that observed in vivo. The implementation of materials science and technology into cancer research has enabled significant progress in the study of cancer progression and drug screening, through the development of polymeric scaffold-based 3D models closely recapitulating the physiopathological features of native tumor tissue. This article provides an overview of state-of-the-art in vitro tumor models with a particular focus on 3D OC cell culture in pre-clinical studies. The most representative OC models described in the literature are presented with a focus on hydrogel-based scaffolds, which guarantee soft tissue-like physical properties as well as a suitable 3D microenvironment for cell growth. Hydrogel-forming polymers of either natural or synthetic origin investigated in this context are described by highlighting their source of extraction, physical-chemical properties, and application for 3D ovarian cancer cell culture.
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- BioLab Research Group, Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, UdR INSTM-Pisa, Via Moruzzi 13, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (S.B.); (C.T.)
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Goh M, Tae G. Mesenchymal stem cell-encapsulated cellulose nanofiber microbeads and enhanced biological activities by hyaluronic acid incorporation. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 280:119026. [PMID: 35027128 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.119026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cell microencapsulation is a process to entrap viable and functional cells within a biocompatible and semi-permeable matrix to provide a favorable microenvironment to the cells. Cellulose nanofiber (CNF), a low-cost and sustainable cellulose-derived natural polymer, has been studied as a matrix for 3D stem cell culture in the form of a bulk hydrogel. Here, the preparation of CNF microbeads for the long-term 3D culture of human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs) was demonstrated. Furthermore, hyaluronic acid (HA) was physically incorporated into the stem cell encapsulated CNF microbeads with various molecular weights and concentrations to investigate its potential in enhancing the cellular bioactivities. The beneficial effects of HA incorporation on encapsulated cells were significant compared to CNF microbeads, especially with 700 kDa molecular weight and 0.2% in concentration in terms of cell proliferation (~2 times) and VEGF secretion (~2 times) while maintaining their stemness. All the results demonstrated that the HA-incorporated CNF microbeads could serve as a promising microencapsulation matrix for hADSCs.
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- MeeiChyn Goh
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 123 Cheomdan-gwagiro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 123 Cheomdan-gwagiro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea.
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Tarrahi R, Khataee A, Karimi A, Yoon Y. The latest achievements in plant cellulose-based biomaterials for tissue engineering focusing on skin repair. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 288:132529. [PMID: 34637866 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The present work reviews recent developments in plant cellulose-based biomaterial design and applications, properties, characterizations, and synthesis for skin tissue engineering and wound healing. Cellulose-based biomaterials are promising materials for their remarkable adaptability with three-dimensional polymeric structure. They are capable of mimicking tissue properties, which plays a key role in tissue engineering. Besides, concerns for environmental issues have motivated scientists to move toward eco-friendly materials and natural polymer-based materials for applications in the tissue engineering field these days. Therefore, cellulose as an appropriate substitute for common polymers based on crude coal, animal, and human-derived biomolecules is greatly considered for various applications in biomedical fields. Generally, natural biomaterials lack good mechanical properties for skin tissue engineering. But using modified cellulose-based biopolymers tackles these restrictions and prevents immunogenic responses. Moreover, tissue engineering is a quick promoting field focusing on the generation of novel biomaterials with modified characteristics to improve scaffold function through physical, biochemical, and chemical tailoring. Also, nanocellulose with a broad range of applications, particularly in tissue engineering, advanced wound dressing, and as a material for coupling with drugs and sensorics, has been reviewed here. Moreover, the potential cytotoxicity and immunogenicity of cellulose-based biomaterials are addressed in this review.
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- Roshanak Tarrahi
- Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, 14496-14535, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Laboratory of Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, 51666-16471, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Environmental Engineering, Gebze Technical University, 41400, Gebze, Turkey
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- Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, 1449614535, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental and Energy Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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Yuan X, Nonsuwan P, Shobo M, Rajan R, Yamazaki T, Sakakibara K, Matsumura K, Yoshikawa C. Cellular Flocculation Using Concentrated Polymer Brush-Modified Cellulose Nanofibers with Different Fiber Lengths. Biomacromolecules 2022; 23:1101-1111. [PMID: 35104113 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c01424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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In this study, concentrated polymer brush-modified cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) with different fiber lengths were used for the flocculation of cells for systematically studying the mechanism of this unique cellular flocculation based on colloidal flocculation theory. Concentrated poly(p-styrenesulfonic acid sodium salt) brush-grafted CNF (CNF-PSSNa) with different fiber lengths were cultured with three different cell types to examine their influence on floc (cell clusters formed by cellular flocculation) characteristics. The floc size and survival rate could be controlled by modifying the CNF-PSSNa fiber lengths. The three cell types showed the same flocculation tendency after culture, indicating the applicability of the method in different cell lines. After 2 weeks of culture, CNF-PSSNa increased the specific expression of hepatocytes compared to the two-dimensional cell culture. Thus, owing to its wide applicability, high cell viability, and ability to control cell size and improve cell function, this technology could be used as a new three-dimensional cell culture method.
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- Xida Yuan
- School of Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292, Japan.,Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
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- School of Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
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- Research Institute for Sustainable Chemistry, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 3-11-32 Kagamiyama, Higashi-hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-0046, Japan
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- School of Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
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Nonsuwan P, Nishijima N, Sakakibara K, Nakaji-Hirabayashi T, Yoshikawa C. Concentrated polymer brush-modified cellulose nanofibers promote chondrogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells by controlling self-assembly. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:2444-2453. [PMID: 35045146 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02307a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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In order to develop new three-dimensional (3D) cell culture systems for articular cartilage regeneration, concentrated poly(styrene sulfonate sodium salt) brush-modified cellulose nanofibers were employed as building blocks for the self-assembly of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). Unique 3D cellular structures, such as giant spheres and sheets, were formed by controlling hMSC self-assembly.
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- Punnida Nonsuwan
- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan.
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan. .,Faculty of Engineering, Academic Assembly, University of Toyama, 3190 Gofuku, Toyama, Toyama 930-8555, Japan
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- Research Institute for Sustainable Chemistry, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 3-11-32 Kagamiyama, Higashi-hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-0046, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan. .,Faculty of Engineering, Academic Assembly, University of Toyama, 3190 Gofuku, Toyama, Toyama 930-8555, Japan.,Graduate School of Innovative Life Science, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan.
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Ho YS, Fahad Halim AFM, Islam MT. The Trend of Bacterial Nanocellulose Research Published in the Science Citation Index Expanded From 2005 to 2020: A Bibliometric Analysis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 9:795341. [PMID: 35111736 PMCID: PMC8801885 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.795341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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To gain insight into the trend of bacterial nanocellulose research, a bibliometric analysis was performed using the Science Citation Index Expanded database from 2005 to 2020. The study concentrated on the publication's performance in terms of annual outputs and citations, mainstream journals, categories of the Web of Sciences, leading countries, prominent institutions, and trends in research. Current research priorities and future trends were analyzed after summarizing the most commonly used keywords extracted from words in the paper title analysis, authors' keyword analysis, and KeyWords Plus. The findings revealed that the annual output in the form of scholarly articles on bacterial nanocellulose research steadily increased during the first quartile of the study period, followed by a very rapid increase in the last five-years of the study. Increasing mechanical strength would remain the main future focus of bacterial nanocellulose research to create its scope in different field of applications.
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- Yuh-Shan Ho
- Trend Research Centre, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Skogberg A, Siljander S, Mäki AJ, Honkanen M, Efimov A, Hannula M, Lahtinen P, Tuukkanen S, Björkqvist T, Kallio P. Self-assembled cellulose nanofiber-carbon nanotube nanocomposite films with anisotropic conductivity. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:448-463. [PMID: 34908086 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr06937c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this study, a nanocellulose-based material showing anisotopic conductivity is introduced. The material has up to 1000 times higher conductivity along the dry-line boundary direction than along the radial direction. In addition to the material itself, the method to produce the material is novel and is based on the alignment of cationic cellulose nanofibers (c-CNFs) along the dry-line boundary of an evaporating droplet composed of c-CNFs in two forms and conductive multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). On the one hand, c-CNFs are used as a dispersant of MWCNTs, and on the other hand they are used as an additional suspension element to create the desired anisotropy. When the suspended c-CNF is left out, and the nanocomposite film is manufactured using the high energy sonicated c-CNF/MWCNT dispersion only, conductive anisotropy is not present but evenly conducting nanocomposite films are obtained. Therefore, we suggest that suspending additional c-CNFs in the c-CNF/MWCNT dispersion results in nanocomposite films with anisotropic conductivity. This is a new way to obtain nanocomposite films with substantial anisotropic conductivity.
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- Anne Skogberg
- BioMediTech Institute and Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, Korkeakoulunkatu 3, 33720 Tampere, Finland.
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- Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, Korkeakoulunkatu 6, 33720 Tampere, Finland.
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- BioMediTech Institute and Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, Korkeakoulunkatu 3, 33720 Tampere, Finland.
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- Tampere Microscopy Center, Tampere University, Korkeakoulunkatu 3, 33720 Tampere, Finland
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- Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, Korkeakoulunkatu 8, 33720 Tampere, Finland
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- BioMediTech Institute and Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, Korkeakoulunkatu 3, 33720 Tampere, Finland.
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- VTT Technical Research Center of Finland, Tietotie 4E, 02150 Espoo, Finland
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- BioMediTech Institute and Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, Korkeakoulunkatu 3, 33720 Tampere, Finland.
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- Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, Korkeakoulunkatu 6, 33720 Tampere, Finland.
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- BioMediTech Institute and Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), Tampere University, Korkeakoulunkatu 3, 33720 Tampere, Finland.
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Ansar R, Saqib S, Mukhtar A, Niazi MBK, Shahid M, Jahan Z, Kakar SJ, Uzair B, Mubashir M, Ullah S, Khoo KS, Lim HR, Show PL. Challenges and recent trends with the development of hydrogel fiber for biomedical applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 287:131956. [PMID: 34523459 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Hydrogel is the most emblematic soft material which possesses significantly tunable and programmable characteristics. Polymer hydrogels possess significant advantages including, biocompatible, simple, reliable and low cost. Therefore, research on the development of hydrogel for biomedical applications has been grown intensely. However, hydrogel development is challenging and required significant effort before the application at an industrial scale. Therefore, the current work focused on evaluating recent trends and issues with hydrogel development for biomedical applications. In addition, the hydrogel's development methodology, physicochemical properties, and biomedical applications are evaluated and benchmarked against the reported literature. Later, biomedical applications of the nano-cellulose-based hydrogel are considered and critically discussed. Based on a detailed review, it has been found that the surface energy, intermolecular interactions, and interactions of hydrogel adhesion forces are major challenges that contribute to the development of hydrogel. In addition, compared to other hydrogels, nanocellulose hydrogels demonstrated higher potential for drug delivery, 3D cell culture, diagnostics, tissue engineering, tissue therapies and gene therapies. Overall, nanocellulose hydrogel has the potential for commercialization for different biomedical applications.
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- Reema Ansar
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Gujrat, 50700, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 54000, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, NFC Institute of Engineering and Fertilizer Research, Jaranwala Road, 38000, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan.
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- School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Healthcare Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, School of Engineering, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham, Malaysia, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham, Malaysia, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham, Malaysia, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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Ayvaz I, Sunay D, Sariyar E, Erdal E, Karagonlar ZF. Three-Dimensional Cell Culture Models of Hepatocellular Carcinoma - a Review. J Gastrointest Cancer 2021; 52:1294-1308. [PMID: 34927218 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-021-00772-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Three-dimensional (3D) cell culture studies are becoming extremely common because of their capability to mimic tumor architecture, such as cell-cell and cell-ECM interactions, more efficiently than 2D monolayer systems. These interactions have important roles in defining the tumor cell behaviors, such as proliferation, differentiation, and most importantly, tumor drug response. OBJECTIVE This review aims to provide an overview of the methods for 3D tumor spheroid formation to model human tumors, specifically concentrated on studies using hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells. METHOD We obtained information from previously published articles. In this review, there is discussion of the scaffold and non-scaffold-based approaches, including hanging drop, bioreactors and 3D bioprinting. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION The mimicking of the tumor microenvironment (TME) as tumor spheroids could provide a valuable platform for studying tumor biology. Multicellular tumor spheroids are self-assembled cultures of mixed cells (tumor and stromal cells) organized in a 3D arrangement. These spheroids closely mimic the main features of human solid tumors, such as structural organization, central hypoxia, and overall oxygen and nutrient gradients. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common liver malignancy, and most difficult to overcome because of its drug resistance and tumor heterogeneity. In order to mimic this highly heterogeneous environment, 3D cell culture systems are needed.
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- Irmak Ayvaz
- Genetics and Bioengineering Department, Izmir University of Economics, Izmir, 35330, Turkey
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- Genetics and Bioengineering Department, Izmir University of Economics, Izmir, 35330, Turkey
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- Genetics and Bioengineering Department, Izmir University of Economics, Izmir, 35330, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, FacultyofMedicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, 35340, Turkey.,Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, Izmir, 35340, Turkey
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Kesharwani P, Bisht A, Alexander A, Dave V, Sharma S. Biomedical applications of hydrogels in drug delivery system: An update. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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3D printing and properties of cellulose nanofibrils-reinforced quince seed mucilage bio-inks. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 192:1098-1107. [PMID: 34666132 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Plant-based hydrogels have attracted great attention in biomedical fields since they are biocompatible and based on natural, sustainable, cost-effective, and widely accessible sources. Here, we introduced new viscoelastic bio-inks composed of quince seed mucilage and cellulose nanofibrils (QSM/CNF) easily extruded into 3D lattice structures through direct ink writing in ambient conditions. The QSM/CNF inks enabled precise control on printing fidelity where CNF endowed objects with shape stability after freeze-drying and with suitable porosity, water uptake capacity, and mechanical strength. The compressive and elastic moduli of samples produced at the highest CNF content were both increased by ~100% (from 5.1 ± 0.2 kPa and 32 ± 1 kPa to 10.7 ± 0.5 and 64 ± 2 kPa, respectively). These values ideally matched those reported for soft tissues; accordingly, the cell compatibility of the printed samples was evaluated against HepG2 cells (human liver cancer). The results confirmed the 3D hydrogels as being non-cytotoxic and suitable to support attachment, survival, and proliferation of the cells. All in all, the newly developed inks allowed sustainable 3D bio-hydrogels fitting the requirements as scaffolds for soft tissue engineering.
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Lin X, Guo L, Shaghaleh H, Hamoud YA, Xu X, Liu H. A TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers/MOFs hydrogel with temperature and pH responsiveness for fertilizers slow-release. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 191:483-491. [PMID: 34562535 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.09.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In this work, a kind of MOF MIL-100(Fe)@CNFs hydrogel (MC) based on TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) for fertilizers slow-release was prepared by free-radical polymerization, where N-vinyl caprolactam (NVCL) and CNFs were involved to exhibit temperature and pH response, respectively. Particularly, porous MIL-100(Fe), a kind of metal organic frameworks (MOFs), was introduced to optimize the load and slow-release capabilities. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis were used to characterize. The swelling behaviors and water-retention capabilities of hydrogels were evaluated. Using urea as the model fertilizer, the slow-release mechanism was revealed. Wheat was used as the model crop to evaluate the practical growth status. Compared with MC-0% hydrogels, the MC-10% hydrogels exhibited a better swelling capacity (37 g/g), water-retention (22.78%) and slow-release performance (40.84%). It also exhibited sensitivities to temperature and pH for regulating urea release. Besides, the number of tillers and leaves of wheat fertilized with MC hydrogels significantly increased, as did the photosynthetic rate. In conclusion, the MC-0% hydrogels had a positive influence on crops growth, and promoted the possible utilization of hydrogels in slow-release fertilizers.
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- Xiangyu Lin
- College of Chemical Engineering, Advanced Analysis and Testing Center, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Advanced Analysis and Testing Center, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Advanced Analysis and Testing Center, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Material, Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Key Lab. of Chemical Engineering of Forest Products, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, National Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Chemical Utilization, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Pandanaboina SC, RanguMagar AB, Sharma KD, Chhetri BP, Parnell CM, Xie JY, Srivatsan M, Ghosh A. Functionalized Nanocellulose Drives Neural Stem Cells toward Neuronal Differentiation. J Funct Biomater 2021; 12:64. [PMID: 34842752 PMCID: PMC8628960 DOI: 10.3390/jfb12040064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Transplantation of differentiated and fully functional neurons may be a better therapeutic option for the cure of neurodegenerative disorders and brain injuries than direct grafting of neural stem cells (NSCs) that are potentially tumorigenic. However, the differentiation of NSCs into a large population of neurons has been a challenge. Nanomaterials have been widely used as substrates to manipulate cell behavior due to their nano-size, excellent physicochemical properties, ease of synthesis, and versatility in surface functionalization. Nanomaterial-based scaffolds and synthetic polymers have been fabricated with topology resembling the micro-environment of the extracellular matrix. Nanocellulose materials are gaining attention because of their availability, biocompatibility, biodegradability and bioactivity, and affordable cost. We evaluated the role of nanocellulose with different linkage and surface features in promoting neuronal differentiation. Nanocellulose coupled with lysine molecules (CNC-Lys) provided positive charges that helped the cells to attach. Embryonic rat NSCs were differentiated on the CNC-Lys surface for up to three weeks. By the end of the three weeks of in vitro culture, 87% of the cells had attached to the CNC-Lys surface and more than half of the NSCs had differentiated into functional neurons, expressing endogenous glutamate, generating electrical activity and action potentials recorded by the multi-electrode array.
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- Sahitya Chetan Pandanaboina
- Department of Biological Sciences and Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR 72401, USA; (S.C.P.); (K.D.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204, USA; (A.B.R.); (B.P.C.); (C.M.P.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR 72401, USA; (S.C.P.); (K.D.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204, USA; (A.B.R.); (B.P.C.); (C.M.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204, USA; (A.B.R.); (B.P.C.); (C.M.P.)
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- Department of Basic Sciences, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR 72401, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR 72401, USA; (S.C.P.); (K.D.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204, USA; (A.B.R.); (B.P.C.); (C.M.P.)
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Najaf Zadeh H, Bowles D, Huber T, Clucas D. A Novel Additive Manufacturing Method of Cellulose Gel. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14226988. [PMID: 34832391 PMCID: PMC8621294 DOI: 10.3390/ma14226988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Screen-additive manufacturing (SAM) is a potential method for producing small intricate parts without waste generation, offering minimal production cost. A wide range of materials, including gels, can be shaped using this method. A gel material is composed of a three-dimensional cross-linked polymer or colloidal network immersed in a fluid, known as hydrogel when its main constituent fluid is water. Hydrogels are capable of absorbing and retaining large amounts of water. Cellulose gel is among the materials that can form hydrogels and, as shown in this work, has the required properties to be directly SAM, including shear thinning and formation of post-shearing gel structure. In this study, we present the developed method of SAM for the fabrication of complex-shaped cellulose gel and examine whether successive printing layers can be completed without delamination. In addition, we evaluated cellulose SAM without the need for support material. Design of Experiments (DoE) was applied to optimize the SAM settings for printing the novel cellulose-based gel structure. The optimum print settings were then used to print a periodic structure with micro features and without the need for support material.
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- Hossein Najaf Zadeh
- College of Engineering, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8020, New Zealand; (D.B.); (D.C.)
- Biomolecular Interaction Centre, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8020, New Zealand;
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- College of Engineering, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8020, New Zealand; (D.B.); (D.C.)
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- Biomolecular Interaction Centre, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8020, New Zealand;
- School of Product Design, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8020, New Zealand
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- College of Engineering, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8020, New Zealand; (D.B.); (D.C.)
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Qadir A, Jahan S, Aqil M, Warsi MH, Alhakamy NA, Alfaleh MA, Khan N, Ali A. Phytochemical-Based Nano-Pharmacotherapeutics for Management of Burn Wound Healing. Gels 2021; 7:gels7040209. [PMID: 34842674 PMCID: PMC8628765 DOI: 10.3390/gels7040209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Medicinal plants have been used since ancient times for their various therapeutic activities and are safer compared to modern medicines, especially when properly identifying and preparing them and choosing an adequate dose administration. The phytochemical compounds present in plants are progressively yielding evidence in modern drug delivery systems by treating various diseases like cancers, coronary heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, inflammation, microbial, viral and parasitic infections, psychotic diseases, spasmodic conditions, ulcers, etc. The phytochemical requires a rational approach to deliver the compounds to enhance the efficacy and to improve patients’ compatibility. Nanotechnology is emerging as one of the most promising strategies in disease control. Nano-formulations could target certain parts of the body and control drug release. Different studies report that phytochemical-loaded nano-formulations have been tested successfully both in vitro and in vivo for healing of skin wounds. The use of nano systems as drug carriers may reduce the toxicity and enhance the bioavailability of the incorporated drug. In this review, we focus on various nano-phytomedicines that have been used in treating skin burn wounds, and how both nanotechnology and phytochemicals are effective for treating skin burns.
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- Abdul Qadir
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India; (A.Q.); (S.J.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India; (A.Q.); (S.J.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India; (A.Q.); (S.J.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Al-Haweiah, Taif 21974, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (N.A.A.); (M.A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (N.A.A.); (M.A.A.)
- Vaccines and Immunotherapy Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India;
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- Centre for Transgenic Plant Development, Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India;
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