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Yang Q, Liu G, Chen G, Chen G, Chen K, Fan L, Tu Y, Chen J, Shi Z, Chen C, Liu S, Deng G, Deng X, Sun C, Li X, Yang S, Zheng S, Chen B. Novel injectable adhesive hydrogel loaded with exosomes for holistic repair of hemophilic articular cartilage defect. Bioact Mater 2024; 42:85-111. [PMID: 39280582 PMCID: PMC11399810 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.08.018] [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: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 08/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/18/2024] Open
Abstract
Hemophilic articular cartilage damage presents a significant challenge for surgeons, characterized by recurrent intraarticular bleeding, a severe inflammatory microenvironment, and limited self-repair capability of cartilage tissue. Currently, there is a lack of tissue engineering-based integrated therapies that address both early hemostasis, anti-inflammation, and long-lasting chondrogenesis for hemophilic articular cartilage defects. Herein, we developed an adhesive hydrogel using oxidized chondroitin sulfate and gelatin, loaded with exosomes derived from bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) (Hydrogel-Exos). This hydrogel demonstrated favorable injectability, self-healing, biocompatibility, biodegradability, swelling, frictional and mechanical properties, providing a comprehensive approach to treating hemophilic articular cartilage defects. The adhesive hydrogel, featuring dynamic Schiff base bonds and hydrogen bonds, exhibited excellent wet tissue adhesiveness and hemostatic properties. In a pig model, the hydrogel could be smoothly injected into the knee joint cartilage defect site and gelled in situ under fluid-irrigated arthroscopic conditions. Our in vitro and in vivo experiments confirmed that the sustained release of exosomes yielded anti-inflammatory effects by modulating macrophage M2 polarization through the NF-κB pathway. This immunoregulatory effect, coupled with the extracellular matrix components provided by the adhesive hydrogel, enhanced chondrogenesis, promoted the cartilage repair and joint function restoration after hemophilic articular cartilage defects. In conclusion, our results highlight the significant application potential of Hydrogel-Exos for early hemostasis, immunoregulation, and long-term chondrogenesis in hemophilic patients with cartilage injuries. This innovative approach is well-suited for application during arthroscopic procedures, offering a promising solution for addressing the complex challenges associated with hemophilic articular cartilage damage.
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- Qinfeng Yang
- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Huizhou, Guangdong, 516008, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital of Jiaxing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314000, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Core Facility Center, 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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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Huizhou, Guangdong, 516008, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, Zhejiang, 324000, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Laboratory of Drug Discovery from Natural Resources and Industrialization, School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, 999078, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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Boretti G, Amirfallah A, Edmunds KJ, Hamzehpour H, Sigurjónsson ÓE. Advancing Cartilage Tissue Engineering: A Review of 3D Bioprinting Approaches and Bioink Properties. TISSUE ENGINEERING. PART B, REVIEWS 2024. [PMID: 39381849 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2024.0168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2024]
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Articular cartilage is crucial in human physiology, and its degeneration poses a significant public health challenge. While recent advancements in 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering show promise for cartilage regeneration, there remains a gap between research findings and clinical application. This review critically examines the mechanical and biological properties of hyaline cartilage, along with current 3D manufacturing methods and analysis techniques. Moreover, we provide a quantitative synthesis of bioink properties used in cartilage tissue engineering. After screening 181 initial works, 33 studies using extrusion bioprinting were analyzed and synthesized, presenting results that indicate the main materials, cells, and methods utilized for mechanical and biological evaluation. Altogether, this review motivates the standardization of mechanical analyses and biomaterial assessments of 3D bioprinted constructs to clarify their chondrogenic potential.
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- Gabriele Boretti
- School of Science and Engineering, Reykjavík University, Reykjavík, Iceland
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- The Blood Bank, Landspitali, The National University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland
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- School of Science and Engineering, Reykjavík University, Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- School of Science and Engineering, Reykjavík University, Reykjavík, Iceland
- The Blood Bank, Landspitali, The National University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland
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Maiti S, Maji B, Badwaik H, Pandey MM, Lakra P, Yadav H. Oxidized ionic polysaccharide hydrogels: Review on derived scaffolds characteristics and tissue engineering applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 280:136089. [PMID: 39357721 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 09/11/2024] [Accepted: 09/25/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]
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Polysaccharide-based hydrogels have gained prominence due to their non-toxicity, biocompatibility, and structural adaptability for constructing tissue engineering scaffolds. Polysaccharide crosslinking is necessary for hydrogel stability in vivo. The periodate oxidation enables the modification of native polysaccharide characteristics for wound healing and tissue engineering applications. It produces dialdehydes, which are used to crosslink biocompatible amine-containing macromolecules such as chitosan, gelatin, adipic acid dihydrazide, silk fibroin, and peptides via imine/hydrazone linkages. Crosslinked oxidized ionic polysaccharide hydrogels have been studied for wound healing, cardiac and liver tissue engineering, bone, cartilage, corneal tissue regeneration, abdominal wall repair, nucleus pulposus regeneration, and osteoarthritis. Several modified hydrogel systems have been synthesized using antibiotics and inorganic substances to improve porosity, mechanical and viscoelastic properties, desired swelling propensity, and antibacterial efficacy. Thus, the injectable hydrogels provide a host-tissue-mimetic environment with high cell adhesion and viability, making them appropriate for scarless wound healing and tissue engineering applications. This review describes the oxidation procedure for alginate, hyaluronic acid, gellan gum, pectin, xanthan gum and chitosan, as well as the characteristics of the resulting materials. Furthermore, a critical review of scientific advances in wound healing and tissue engineering applications has been provided.
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- Sabyasachi Maiti
- Department of Pharmacy, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Junwani, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Liu M, Jin J, Zhong X, Liu L, Tang C, Cai L. Polysaccharide hydrogels for skin wound healing. Heliyon 2024; 10:e35014. [PMID: 39144923 PMCID: PMC11320479 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35014] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
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Advances in the development and utilization of polysaccharide materials are highly promising, offering prominent applications in the field of tissue engineering for addressing diverse clinical needs, including wound healing, bone regeneration, cartilage repair, and treatment of conditions such as arthritis. Novel polysaccharide materials are popular owing to their inherent stability, biocompatibility, and repeatability. This review presents an overview of the biomedical applications of natural polysaccharide hydrogels and their derivatives. Herein, we discuss the latest advancements in the fabrication, physicochemical properties, and biomedical applications of polysaccharide-based hydrogels, including chitosan, hyaluronic acid, alginate, and cellulose. Various processing techniques applicable to polysaccharide materials are explored, such as the transformation of polysaccharide hydrogels into electrospun nanofibers, microneedles, microspheres, and nanogels. Furthermore, the use of polysaccharide hydrogels in the context of wound-healing applications, including hemostatic effects, antimicrobial activities, anti-inflammatory properties, and promotion of angiogenesis, is presented. Finally, we address the challenges encountered in the development of polysaccharide hydrogels and outline the potential prospects in this evolving field.
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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Park J, Kim H, Ham J, Lee W, Koh WG. Cell-adhesive double network self-healing hydrogel capable of cell and drug encapsulation: New platform to construct biomimetic environment with bottom-up approach. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 338:122204. [PMID: 38763712 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122204] [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: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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This study presents the development and characterization of a novel double-network self-healing hydrogel based on N-carboxyethyl chitosan (CEC) and oxidized dextran (OD) with the incorporation of crosslinked collagen (CEC-OD/COL-GP) to enhance its biological and physicochemical properties. The hydrogel formed via dynamic imine bond formation exhibited efficient self-healing within 30 min, and a compressive modulus recovery of 92 % within 2 h. In addition to its self-healing ability, CEC-OD/COL-GP possesses unique physicochemical characteristics including transparency, injectability, and adhesiveness to various substrates and tissues. Cell encapsulation studies confirmed the biocompatibility and suitability of the hydrogel as a cell-culture scaffold, with the presence of a collagen network that enhances cell adhesion, spreading, long-term cell viability, and proliferation. Leveraging their unique properties, we engineered assemblies of self-healing hydrogel modules for controlled spatiotemporal drug delivery and constructed co-culture models that simulate angiogenesis in tumor microenvironments. Overall, the CEC-OD/COL-GP hydrogel is a versatile and promising material for biomedical applications, offering a bottom-up approach for constructing complex structures with self-healing capabilities, controlled drug release, and support for diverse cell types in 3D environments. This hydrogel platform has considerable potential for advancements in tissue engineering and therapeutic interventions.
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- JaeWook Park
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA; Department of Neurobiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Wang Y, Duan Y, Yang B, Li Y. Nanocomposite Hydrogel Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting of Tumor Models. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:5288-5299. [PMID: 39083715 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00671] [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: 08/02/2024]
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In vitro tumor models were successfully constructed by 3D bioprinting; however, bioinks with proper viscosity, good biocompatibility, and tunable biophysical and biochemical properties are highly desirable for tumor models that closely recapitulated the main features of native tumors. Here, we developed a nanocomposite hydrogel bioink that was used to construct ovarian and colon cancer models by 3D bioprinting. The nanocomposite bioink was composed of aldehyde-modified cellulose nanocrystals (aCNCs), aldehyde-modified hyaluronic acid (aHA), and gelatin. The hydrogels possessed tunable gelation time, mechanical properties, and printability by controlling the ratio between aCNCs and gelatin. In addition, ovarian and colorectal cancer cells embedded in hydrogels showed high survival rates and rapid growth. By the combination of 3D bioprinting, ovarian and colorectal tumor models were constructed in vitro and used for drug screening. The results showed that gemcitabine had therapeutic effects on ovarian tumor cells. However, the ovarian tumor model showed drug resistance for oxaliplatin treatment.
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- Yue Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China
- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130061, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China
- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130061, China
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Shi J, Liu Y, Ling Y, Tang H. Polysaccharide-protein based scaffolds for cartilage repair and regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 274:133495. [PMID: 38944089 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133495] [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: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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Cartilage repair and regeneration have become a global issue that millions of patients from all over the world need surgical intervention to repair the articular cartilage annually due to the limited self-healing capability of the cartilage tissues. Cartilage tissue engineering has gained significant attention in cartilage repair and regeneration by integration of the chondrocytes (or stem cells) and the artificial scaffolds. Recently, polysaccharide-protein based scaffolds have demonstrated unique and promising mechanical and biological properties as the artificial extracellular matrix of natural cartilage. In this review, we summarize the modification methods for polysaccharides and proteins. The preparation strategies for the polysaccharide-protein based hydrogel scaffolds are presented. We discuss the mechanical, physical and biological properties of the polysaccharide-protein based scaffolds. Potential clinical translation and challenges on the artificial scaffolds are also discussed.
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- Jin Shi
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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Huang Y, Kang H, Wang Y, Liu K, Wei W, Dai H. One Stone Three Birds: Silver Sulfadiazine Modulates the Stability and Dynamics of Hydrogels for Infected Wound Healing. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2400242. [PMID: 38513263 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400242] [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: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Dynamic covalent bond hydrogels have demonstrated significant application potential in biomedical fields for their dynamic reversibility. However, the contradiction between the stability and dynamics of the hydrogel restricts its application. Here, utilizing silver sulfadiazine (AgSD) as a catalyst, hyaluronic acid-based hydrogels are constructed through imine bond crosslinking and incorporated disulfide bonds within the same crosslinking chain. It is found that AgSD can accelerate the formation of imine crosslinking bonds to improve the stability of hydrogels, thereby shortening the gelation time by ≈36.9 times, enhancing compression strength and adhesion strength by ≈2.4 times and 1.7 times, respectively, while inhibiting swelling and degradation rates to ≈2.1 times and 3.7 times. Besides, AgSD can coordinate with disulfide bonds to enhance the dynamics of hydrogel, enhancing the hydrogel self-healing efficiency by ≈2.3 times while reducing the relaxation time by ≈25.1 times. Significantly, AgSD imparts remarkable antibacterial properties to the hydrogel, thereby effectively facilitating the healing of bacterial infected wounds. Consequently, introducing AgSD enables hydrogels to possess concurrent stability, dynamics, and antibacterial properties. This strategy of regulating hydrogels by introducing AgSD provides a valuable reference for the application of dynamic covalent bonds.
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- Ye Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
- National Energy Key Laboratory for New Hydrogen-ammonia Energy Technologies, Foshan Xianhu Laboratory, Foshan, 528200, China
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Eufrásio-da-Silva T, Erezuma I, Dolatshahi-Pirouz A, Orive G. Enhancing regenerative medicine with self-healing hydrogels: A solution for tissue repair and advanced cyborganic healthcare devices. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 161:213869. [PMID: 38718714 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Considering the global burden related to tissue and organ injuries or failures, self-healing hydrogels may be an attractive therapeutic alternative for the future. Self-healing hydrogels are highly hydrated 3D structures with the ability to self-heal after breaking, this property is attributable to a variety of dynamic non-covalent and covalent bonds that are able to re-linking within the matrix. Self-healing ability specially benefits minimal invasive medical treatments with cell-delivery support. Moreover, those tissue-engineered self-healing hydrogels network have demonstrated effectiveness for myriad purposes; for instance, they could act as delivery-platforms for different cargos (drugs, growth factors, cells, among others) in tissues such as bone, cartilage, nerve or skin. Besides, self-healing hydrogels have currently found their way into new and novel applications; for example, with the development of the self-healing adhesive hydrogels, by merely aiding surgical closing processes and by providing biomaterial-tissue adhesion. Furthermore, conductive hydrogels permit the stimuli and monitoring of natural electrical signals, which facilitated a better fitting of hydrogels in native tissue or the diagnosis of various health diseases. Lastly, self-healing hydrogels could be part of cyborganics - a merge between biology and machinery - which can pave the way to a finer healthcare devices for diagnostics and precision therapies.
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; University Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology-UIRMI (UPV/EHU-Fundación Eduardo Anitua), 01007 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Singapore Eye Research Institute, The Academia, 20 College Road, Discovery Tower, Singapore 169856, Singapore.
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Rostamani H, Fakhraei O, Zamirinadaf N, Mahjour M. An overview of nasal cartilage bioprinting: from bench to bedside. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2024; 35:1273-1320. [PMID: 38441976 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2024.2321636] [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: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Nasal cartilage diseases and injuries are known as significant challenges in reconstructive medicine, affecting a substantial number of individuals worldwide. In recent years, the advent of three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has emerged as a promising approach for nasal cartilage reconstruction, offering potential breakthroughs in the field of regenerative medicine. This paper provides an overview of the methods and challenges associated with 3D bioprinting technologies in the procedure of reconstructing nasal cartilage tissue. The process of 3D bioprinting entails generating a digital 3D model using biomedical imaging techniques and computer-aided design to integrate both internal and external scaffold features. Then, bioinks which consist of biomaterials, cell types, and bioactive chemicals, are applied to facilitate the precise layer-by-layer bioprinting of tissue-engineered scaffolds. After undergoing in vitro and in vivo experiments, this process results in the development of the physiologically functional integrity of the tissue. The advantages of 3D bioprinting encompass the ability to customize scaffold design, enabling the precise incorporation of pore shape, size, and porosity, as well as the utilization of patient-specific cells to enhance compatibility. However, various challenges should be considered, including the optimization of biomaterials, ensuring adequate cell viability and differentiation, achieving seamless integration with the host tissue, and navigating regulatory attention. Although numerous studies have demonstrated the potential of 3D bioprinting in the rebuilding of such soft tissues, this paper covers various aspects of the bioprinted tissues to provide insights for the future development of repair techniques appropriate for clinical use.
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- Hosein Rostamani
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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Li Z, Lu J, Ji T, Xue Y, Zhao L, Zhao K, Jia B, Wang B, Wang J, Zhang S, Jiang Z. Self-Healing Hydrogel Bioelectronics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2306350. [PMID: 37987498 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Hydrogels have emerged as powerful building blocks to develop various soft bioelectronics because of their tissue-like mechanical properties, superior bio-compatibility, the ability to conduct both electrons and ions, and multiple stimuli-responsiveness. However, hydrogels are vulnerable to mechanical damage, which limits their usage in developing durable hydrogel-based bioelectronics. Self-healing hydrogels aim to endow bioelectronics with the property of repairing specific functions after mechanical failure, thus improving their durability, reliability, and longevity. This review discusses recent advances in self-healing hydrogels, from the self-healing mechanisms, material chemistry, and strategies for multiple properties improvement of hydrogel materials, to the design, fabrication, and applications of various hydrogel-based bioelectronics, including wearable physical and biochemical sensors, supercapacitors, flexible display devices, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), implantable bioelectronics, etc. Furthermore, the persisting challenges hampering the development of self-healing hydrogel bioelectronics and their prospects are proposed. This review is expected to expedite the research and applications of self-healing hydrogels for various self-healing bioelectronics.
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- Zhikang Li
- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, International Joint Laboratory for Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Measurement Technologies, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Instrument Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, International Joint Laboratory for Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Measurement Technologies, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Instrument Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, International Joint Laboratory for Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Measurement Technologies, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Instrument Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, International Joint Laboratory for Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Measurement Technologies, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Instrument Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, International Joint Laboratory for Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Measurement Technologies, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Instrument Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, International Joint Laboratory for Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Measurement Technologies, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Instrument Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, International Joint Laboratory for Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Measurement Technologies, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Instrument Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, International Joint Laboratory for Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Measurement Technologies, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Instrument Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, International Joint Laboratory for Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Measurement Technologies, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Instrument Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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Dastgir R, Coffey J, Quereshy H, Baur DA, Quereshy FA. Nonvascularized bone grafts: how successful are they in reconstruction of segmental mandibular defects? Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2024; 137:e63-e72. [PMID: 38155011 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2023.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Segmental mandibular defects can occur due to various etiologies, including trauma and tumor resection. Reconstruction should provide adequate support for subsequent dental rehabilitation and allow for proper occlusion. Nonvascularized bone grafts have been used for reconstructing mandibular defects in cases where vascularized grafts were not feasible. The objective of this study was to assess the success rate of these grafts in reconstruction of segmental defects of various sizes in the mandible. STUDY DESIGN Fifty patients were included in this retrospective chart review. Length of the grafts varied from 3 to 20 cm and patients were followed up from 4 to 80 months. Fifteen grafts were harvested from anterior iliac crest, 23 from posterior iliac crest, 9 grafts were a combination of either with costochondral graft, and 3 were solely allografts. Bone morphogenetic protein was utilized in 41 cases as an adjunct. RESULTS Success was defined as continuity of bone clinically and radiographically at a 4-month follow-up. Nonvascularized bone grafting was successful in 90% of cases. Complications were observed in 34% of cases, of which the most common were infection followed by wound dehiscence. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrated substantial success rate with nonvascularized bone grafts in reconstruction of segmental mandibular defects.
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- Ramtin Dastgir
- Research Fellow, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Private Practice, Midwest Oral Surgery, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Resident, Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Professor and Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Professor and Program Director, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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Zhang F, Zhang S, Cui S, Jing X, Feng Y, Coseri S. Rapid self-healing carboxymethyl chitosan/hyaluronic acid hydrogels with injectable ability for drug delivery. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 328:121707. [PMID: 38220342 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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In this study, the quaternized carboxymethyl chitosan (QCMCS), oxidized hyaluronic acid (OHA), 3,3'-dithiobis-(propionohydrazide) (DTP) were used as raw materials for the synthesis of hydrogels with excellent properties as carriers for drug release. The hydrogels were prepared by a simple "one-pot" method without external stimuli on the basis of interactions between formed dynamic covalent bonds (imine bonds, acylhydrazone bonds, disulfide bonds) and hydrogen bonds. The hydrogels had rapid self-healing properties, with a self-healing rate of 96 % after 30 min, as well as good pH responsiveness and excellent cytocompatibility (up to 98 % cell survival). The compressive stress of the hydrogels reached 423 kPa. Moreover, a representative drug (acetylsalicylic acid) demonstrated sustained release in the hydrogels (>72 h). The drug release behaviour was shown to be consistent with the Fick diffusion mechanism by kinetic modelling. Collectively, the findings demonstrate that the QCMCS + OHA + DTP injectable self-healing hydrogels are a potential material for the construction of pH-controlled drug delivery platforms.
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- Fengjiao Zhang
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China.
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of Romanian Academy, 41 A Gr. Ghica Voda Alley, Iasi 700487, Romania
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Roppolo I, Caprioli M, Pirri CF, Magdassi S. 3D Printing of Self-Healing Materials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2305537. [PMID: 37877817 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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This review article presents a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in the field of 3D printable structures with self-healing properties. Three-dimensional printing (3DP) is a versatile technology that enables the rapid manufacturing of complex geometric structures with precision and functionality not previously attainable. However, the application of 3DP technology is still limited by the availability of materials with customizable properties specifically designed for additive manufacturing. The addition of self-healing properties within 3D printed objects is of high interest as it can improve the performance and lifespan of structural components, and even enable the mimicking of living tissues for biomedical applications, such as organs printing. The review will discuss and analyze the most relevant results reported in recent years in the development of self-healing polymeric materials that can be processed via 3D printing. After introducing the chemical and physical self-healing mechanism that can be exploited, the literature review here reported will focus in particular on printability and repairing performances. At last, actual perspective and possible development field will be critically discussed.
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- Ignazio Roppolo
- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Turin, 10129, Italy
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Center for Sustainable Futures @Polito, Via Livorno 60, Turin, 10144, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Turin, 10129, Italy
- Casali Center for Applied Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Jerusalem, 9090145, Israel
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Turin, 10129, Italy
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Center for Sustainable Futures @Polito, Via Livorno 60, Turin, 10144, Italy
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- Casali Center for Applied Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Jerusalem, 9090145, Israel
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Zhou J, Li Q, Tian Z, Yao Q, Zhang M. Recent advances in 3D bioprinted cartilage-mimicking constructs for applications in tissue engineering. Mater Today Bio 2023; 23:100870. [PMID: 38179226 PMCID: PMC10765242 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100870] [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: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Human cartilage tissue can be categorized into three types: hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage and fibrocartilage. Each type of cartilage tissue possesses unique properties and functions, which presents a significant challenge for the regeneration and repair of damaged tissue. Bionics is a discipline in which humans study and imitate nature. A bionic strategy based on comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy and histology of human cartilage is expected to contribute to fundamental study of core elements of tissue repair. Moreover, as a novel tissue-engineered technology, 3D bioprinting has the distinctive advantage of the rapid and precise construction of targeted models. Thus, by selecting suitable materials, cells and cytokines, and by leveraging advanced printing technology and bionic concepts, it becomes possible to simultaneously realize multiple beneficial properties and achieve improved tissue repair. This article provides an overview of key elements involved in the combination of 3D bioprinting and bionic strategies, with a particular focus on recent advances in mimicking different types of cartilage tissue.
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- Jian Zhou
- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, PR China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, PR China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, PR China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, PR China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, PR China
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Xiang C, Guo Z, Wang Z, Zhang J, Chen W, Li X, Wei X, Li P. Fabrication and characterization of porous, degradable, biocompatible poly(vinyl alcohol)/tannic acid/gelatin/hyaluronic acid hydrogels with good mechanical properties for cartilage tissue engineering. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2023; 34:2198-2216. [PMID: 37403564 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2023.2230855] [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: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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At present, articular cartilage repair and regeneration remain still one of the most concerned problems due to its poor self-healing capacity. Among the tissue engineering materials, hydrogel is considered an ideal candidate due to its similarity to extracellular matrices. Despite the good biocompatibility of gelatin and hyaluronic acid hydrogels, they are still limited to serve as tissue engineering materials by fast degradation rate and poor mechanical performances. In order to solve these problems, novel polyvinyl alcohol/tannic acid/gelatin/hyaluronic acid (PTGH) hydrogels are prepared by a facile physical crosslinked method. The PTGH hydrogels exhibit a high moisture content (85%) and porosity (87%). Meanwhile, the porous microstructures and mechanical properties (compressive strength: 0.85-2.59 MPa; compressive modulus: 57.88-124.27 kPa) can be controlled by adjusting the mass ratio of PT/GH. In vitro degradation analysis shows that the PTGH hydrogels can be degraded gradually in PBS solution with the presence of lysozyme. For this gel system, based on the hydrogen bonds among molecules, it improved the mechanical properties of gelatin and hyaluronic acid hydrogels. With the degradation of PTGH hydrogels, the release of gelatin and hyaluronic acid can have a continuous effort for the cartilage tissue regeneration and repair. In addition, in vitro cell culture results show that the PTGH hydrogels have no negative effects on chondrocytes growth and proliferation. In all, the PTGH hydrogels exhibit potential applications for articular cartilage tissue repair and regeneration.
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- Changxin Xiang
- College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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Yoon J, Han H, Jang J. Nanomaterials-incorporated hydrogels for 3D bioprinting technology. NANO CONVERGENCE 2023; 10:52. [PMID: 37968379 PMCID: PMC10651626 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-023-00402-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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In the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, various hydrogels derived from the extracellular matrix have been utilized for creating engineered tissues and implantable scaffolds. While these hydrogels hold immense promise in the healthcare landscape, conventional bioinks based on ECM hydrogels face several challenges, particularly in terms of lacking the necessary mechanical properties required for 3D bioprinting process. To address these limitations, researchers are actively exploring novel nanomaterial-reinforced ECM hydrogels for both mechanical and functional aspects. In this review, we focused on discussing recent advancements in the fabrication of engineered tissues and monitoring systems using nanobioinks and nanomaterials via 3D bioprinting technology. We highlighted the synergistic benefits of combining numerous nanomaterials into ECM hydrogels and imposing geometrical effects by 3D bioprinting technology. Furthermore, we also elaborated on critical issues remaining at the moment, such as the inhomogeneous dispersion of nanomaterials and consequent technical and practical issues, in the fabrication of complex 3D structures with nanobioinks and nanomaterials. Finally, we elaborated on plausible outlooks for facilitating the use of nanomaterials in biofabrication and advancing the function of engineered tissues.
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- Jungbin Yoon
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea
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- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea.
- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea.
- Department of Convergence IT Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea.
- Institute of Convergence Science, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
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Chiesa I, Ceccarini MR, Bittolo Bon S, Codini M, Beccari T, Valentini L, De Maria C. 4D Printing Shape-Morphing Hybrid Biomaterials for Advanced Bioengineering Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6661. [PMID: 37895643 PMCID: PMC10608699 DOI: 10.3390/ma16206661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Four-dimensional (4D) printing is an innovative additive manufacturing technology used to fabricate structures that can evolve over time when exposed to a predefined environmental stimulus. 4D printed objects are no longer static objects but programmable active structures that accomplish their functions thanks to a change over time in their physical/chemical properties that usually displays macroscopically as a shapeshifting in response to an external stimulus. 4D printing is characterized by several entangled features (e.g., involved material(s), structure geometry, and applied stimulus entities) that need to be carefully coupled to obtain a favorable fabrication and a functioning structure. Overall, the integration of micro-/nanofabrication methods of biomaterials with nanomaterials represents a promising approach for the development of advanced materials. The ability to construct complex and multifunctional triggerable structures capable of being activated allows for the control of biomedical device activity, reducing the need for invasive interventions. Such advancements provide new tools to biomedical engineers and clinicians to design dynamically actuated implantable devices. In this context, the aim of this review is to demonstrate the potential of 4D printing as an enabling manufacturing technology to code the environmentally triggered physical evolution of structures and devices of biomedical interest.
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- Irene Chiesa
- Department of Ingegneria dell’Informazione and Research Center E. Piaggio, University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino 1, 56122 Pisa, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy; (M.R.C.); (M.C.); (T.B.)
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- Physics and Geology Department, University of Perugia, Via Pascoli, 06123 Perugia, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy; (M.R.C.); (M.C.); (T.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy; (M.R.C.); (M.C.); (T.B.)
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Perugia, Strada di Pentima 4, 05100 Terni, Italy;
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- Department of Ingegneria dell’Informazione and Research Center E. Piaggio, University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino 1, 56122 Pisa, Italy;
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Choi J, Lee EJ, Jang WB, Kwon SM. Development of Biocompatible 3D-Printed Artificial Blood Vessels through Multidimensional Approaches. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:497. [PMID: 37888162 PMCID: PMC10607080 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14100497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Within the human body, the intricate network of blood vessels plays a pivotal role in transporting nutrients and oxygen and maintaining homeostasis. Bioprinting is an innovative technology with the potential to revolutionize this field by constructing complex multicellular structures. This technique offers the advantage of depositing individual cells, growth factors, and biochemical signals, thereby facilitating the growth of functional blood vessels. Despite the challenges in fabricating vascularized constructs, bioprinting has emerged as an advance in organ engineering. The continuous evolution of bioprinting technology and biomaterial knowledge provides an avenue to overcome the hurdles associated with vascularized tissue fabrication. This article provides an overview of the biofabrication process used to create vascular and vascularized constructs. It delves into the various techniques used in vascular engineering, including extrusion-, droplet-, and laser-based bioprinting methods. Integrating these techniques offers the prospect of crafting artificial blood vessels with remarkable precision and functionality. Therefore, the potential impact of bioprinting in vascular engineering is significant. With technological advances, it holds promise in revolutionizing organ transplantation, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. By mimicking the natural complexity of blood vessels, bioprinting brings us one step closer to engineering organs with functional vasculature, ushering in a new era of medical advancement.
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- Jaewoo Choi
- Laboratory for Vascular Medicine and Stem Cell Biology, Department of Physiology, Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea; (J.C.); (E.J.L.)
- Convergence Stem Cell Research Center, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory for Vascular Medicine and Stem Cell Biology, Department of Physiology, Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea; (J.C.); (E.J.L.)
- Convergence Stem Cell Research Center, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory for Vascular Medicine and Stem Cell Biology, Department of Physiology, Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea; (J.C.); (E.J.L.)
- Convergence Stem Cell Research Center, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory for Vascular Medicine and Stem Cell Biology, Department of Physiology, Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea; (J.C.); (E.J.L.)
- Convergence Stem Cell Research Center, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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Zhang R, Chang SJ, Jing Y, Wang L, Chen CJ, Liu JT. Application of chitosan with different molecular weights in cartilage tissue engineering. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 314:120890. [PMID: 37173038 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Cartilage tissue engineering involves the invention of novel implantable cartilage replacement materials to help heal cartilage injuries that do not heal themselves, aiming to overcome the shortcomings of current clinical cartilage treatments. Chitosan has been widely used in cartilage tissue engineering because of its similar structure to glycine aminoglycan, which is widely distributed in connective tissues. The molecular weight, as an important structural parameter of chitosan, affects not only the method of chitosan composite scaffold preparation but also the effect on cartilage tissue healing. Thus, this review identifies methods for the preparation of chitosan composite scaffolds with low, medium and high molecular weights, as well as a range of chitosan molecular weights appropriate for cartilage tissue repair, by summarizing the application of different molecular weights of chitosan in cartilage repair in recent years.
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- Runjie Zhang
- Research Center for Materials Science and Opti-Electronic Technology, College of Materials Science and Opti-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City 82445, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Materials Science and Opti-Electronic Technology, College of Materials Science and Opti-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Research Center for Materials Science and Opti-Electronic Technology, College of Materials Science and Opti-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Research Center for Materials Science and Opti-Electronic Technology, School of Opto-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Research Center for Materials Science and Opti-Electronic Technology, College of Materials Science and Opti-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Agarwal T, Chiesa I, Costantini M, Lopamarda A, Tirelli MC, Borra OP, Varshapally SVS, Kumar YAV, Koteswara Reddy G, De Maria C, Zhang LG, Maiti TK. Chitosan and its derivatives in 3D/4D (bio) printing for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 246:125669. [PMID: 37406901 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Tissue engineering research has undergone to a revolutionary improvement, thanks to technological advancements, such as the introduction of bioprinting technologies. The ability to develop suitable customized biomaterial inks/bioinks, with excellent printability and ability to promote cell proliferation and function, has a deep impact on such improvements. In this context, printing inks based on chitosan and its derivatives have been instrumental. Thus, the current review aims at providing a comprehensive overview on chitosan-based materials as suitable inks for 3D/4D (bio)printing and their applicability in creating advanced drug delivery platforms and tissue engineered constructs. Furthermore, relevant strategies to improve the mechanical and biological performances of this biomaterial are also highlighted.
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- Tarun Agarwal
- Department of Bio-Technology, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, AP, India.
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- Research Center "E. Piaggio", Department of Information Engineering, University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino 1, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, 01-224 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Research Center "E. Piaggio", Department of Information Engineering, University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino 1, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Bio-Technology, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, AP, India
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- Department of Bio-Technology, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, AP, India
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- Research Center "E. Piaggio", Department of Information Engineering, University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino 1, 56122 Pisa, Italy.
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA; Department of Electrical Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA; Department of Medicine, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of technology Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India
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Fani N, Peshkova M, Bikmulina P, Golroo R, Timashev P, Vosough M. Fabricating the cartilage: recent achievements. Cytotechnology 2023; 75:269-292. [PMID: 37389132 PMCID: PMC10299965 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-023-00582-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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This review aims to describe the most recent achievements and provide an insight into cartilage engineering and strategies to restore the cartilage defects. Here, we discuss cell types, biomaterials, and biochemical factors applied to form cartilage tissue equivalents and update the status of fabrication techniques, which are used at all stages of engineering the cartilage. The actualized concept to improve the cartilage tissue restoration is based on applying personalized products fabricated using a full cycle platform: a bioprinter, a bioink consisted of ECM-embedded autologous cell aggregates, and a bioreactor. Moreover, in situ platforms can help to skip some steps and enable adjusting the newly formed tissue in the place during the operation. Only some achievements described have passed first stages of clinical translation; nevertheless, the number of their preclinical and clinical trials is expected to grow in the nearest future.
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- Nesa Fani
- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
- World-Class Research Center “Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare”, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
- World-Class Research Center “Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare”, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Shokrani H, Shokrani A, Seidi F, Mashayekhi M, Kar S, Nedeljkovic D, Kuang T, Saeb MR, Mozafari M. Polysaccharide-based biomaterials in a journey from 3D to 4D printing. Bioeng Transl Med 2023; 8:e10503. [PMID: 37476065 PMCID: PMC10354780 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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3D printing is a state-of-the-art technology for the fabrication of biomaterials with myriad applications in translational medicine. After stimuli-responsive properties were introduced to 3D printing (known as 4D printing), intelligent biomaterials with shape configuration time-dependent character have been developed. Polysaccharides are biodegradable polymers sensitive to several physical, chemical, and biological stimuli, suited for 3D and 4D printing. On the other hand, engineering of mechanical strength and printability of polysaccharide-based scaffolds along with their aneural, avascular, and poor metabolic characteristics need to be optimized varying printing parameters. Multiple disciplines such as biomedicine, chemistry, materials, and computer sciences should be integrated to achieve multipurpose printable biomaterials. In this work, 3D and 4D printing technologies are briefly compared, summarizing the literature on biomaterials engineering though printing techniques, and highlighting different challenges associated with 3D/4D printing, as well as the role of polysaccharides in the technological shift from 3D to 4D printing for translational medicine.
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- Hanieh Shokrani
- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Chemical EngineeringSharif University of TechnologyTehranIran
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and MaterialsNanjing Forestry UniversityNanjingChina
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- College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle EastKuwait
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- College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle EastKuwait
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- College of Material Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of TechnologyHangzhouChina
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- Department of Polymer Technology, Faculty of ChemistryGdańsk University of TechnologyGdańskPoland
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- Department of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative MedicineIran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Baei P, Daemi H, Aramesh F, Baharvand H, Eslaminejad MB. Advances in mechanically robust and biomimetic polysaccharide-based constructs for cartilage tissue engineering. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 308:120650. [PMID: 36813342 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The purpose of cartilage tissue engineering is to provide artificial constructs with biological functions and mechanical features that resemble native tissue to improve tissue regeneration. Biochemical characteristics of the cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) microenvironment provide a platform for researchers to develop biomimetic materials for optimal tissue repair. Due to the structural similarity of polysaccharides into physicochemical characteristics of cartilage ECM, these natural polymers capture special attention for developing biomimetic materials. The mechanical properties of constructs play a crucial influence in load-bearing cartilage tissues. Moreover, the addition of appropriate bioactive molecules to these constructs can promote chondrogenesis. Here, we discuss polysaccharide-based constructs that can be used to create substitutes for cartilage regeneration. We intend to focus on newly developed bioinspired materials, fine-tuning the mechanical properties of constructs, the design of carriers loaded by chondroinductive agents, and development of appropriate bioinks as a bioprinting approach for cartilage regeneration.
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- Payam Baei
- Department of Cell Engineering, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran; Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Royan Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cell Engineering, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran; Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Royan Institute, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University ofTehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran; Department of Developmental Biology, School of Basic Sciences and Advanced Technologies in Biology, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Royan Institute, Tehran, Iran; Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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Tampieri A, Kon E, Sandri M, Campodoni E, Dapporto M, Sprio S. Marine-Inspired Approaches as a Smart Tool to Face Osteochondral Regeneration. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:md21040212. [PMID: 37103351 PMCID: PMC10145639 DOI: 10.3390/md21040212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The degeneration of osteochondral tissue represents one of the major causes of disability in modern society and it is expected to fuel the demand for new solutions to repair and regenerate the damaged articular joints. In particular, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common complication in articular diseases and a leading cause of chronic disability affecting a steady increasing number of people. The regeneration of osteochondral (OC) defects is one of the most challenging tasks in orthopedics since this anatomical region is composed of different tissues, characterized by antithetic features and functionalities, in tight connection to work together as a joint. The altered structural and mechanical joint environment impairs the natural tissue metabolism, thus making OC regeneration even more challenging. In this scenario, marine-derived ingredients elicit ever-increased interest for biomedical applications as a result of their outstanding mechanical and multiple biologic properties. The review highlights the possibility to exploit such unique features using a combination of bio-inspired synthesis process and 3D manufacturing technologies, relevant to generate compositionally and structurally graded hybrid constructs reproducing the smart architecture and biomechanical functions of natural OC regions.
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Yasar M, Oktay B, Dal Yontem F, Haciosmanoglu Aldogan E, Kayaman Apohan N. Development of Self-Healing Vanillin/PEI Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering. Eur Polym J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.111933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Mao J, Liu Y, Chen L, Wang S. Preparation and properties of a double-crosslinked, high-strength polyvinyl alcohol/acylhydrazone self-healing hydrogel. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2022.2163641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Jie Mao
- Department of Basic, Zhejiang Pharmaceutical University, Ningbo, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, State Key Laboratory Base of Novel Functional Materials and Preparation Science, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, State Key Laboratory Base of Novel Functional Materials and Preparation Science, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, State Key Laboratory Base of Novel Functional Materials and Preparation Science, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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Wang Z, Gu J, Zhang D, Zhang Y, Chen J. Structurally Dynamic Gelatin-Based Hydrogels with Self-Healing, Shape Memory, and Cytocompatible Properties for 4D Printing. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:109-117. [PMID: 36461924 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c00924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Three-dimensional (3D) printable hydrogels with a shape memory effect have emerged as a new class of 4D printing materials recently and found wide applications in various fields. However, synergistically endowing such materials with good mechanical strength and biocompatibility for biomedical uses remains challenging. In this study, a series of multiresponsive hydrogels have been prepared through a dynamic covalent imine/Diels-Alder network from biocompatible starting materials of modified gelatin and poly(ethylene glycol)-based polymers. By further secondary crosslinking with a hyperbranched triethoxysilane reagent (HPASi) that contains multiple supramolecular hydrogen bonding, the hydrogels presented a strengthened self-healing and temperature-responsive shape memory effect. With the additional features of superior stretchability (elongation at break up to 523%), good cytocompatibility, and 3D printable properties, these multifunctional hydrogels showed great potential for broad biomedical applications.
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- Ziyan Wang
- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, P. R. China
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Dual-crosslinked hyaluronic acid hydrogel with self-healing capacity and enhanced mechanical properties. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 301:120372. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Three-dimensional printing of hyaluronate-based self-healing ferrogel with enhanced stretchability. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 221:113004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.113004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Stretchable and self-healable hyaluronate-based hydrogels for three-dimensional bioprinting. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 295:119846. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Yang X, Wang B, Peng D, Nie X, Wang J, Yu CY, Wei H. Hyaluronic Acid‐Based Injectable Hydrogels for Wound Dressing and Localized Tumor Therapy: A Review. ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/anbr.202200124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Xu Yang
- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medical Sciences Hengyang Medical School University of South China Hengyang 421001 China
- Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science University of South China Hengyang Hunan 421001 China
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- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medical Sciences Hengyang Medical School University of South China Hengyang 421001 China
- Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science University of South China Hengyang Hunan 421001 China
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- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medical Sciences Hengyang Medical School University of South China Hengyang 421001 China
- Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science University of South China Hengyang Hunan 421001 China
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- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medical Sciences Hengyang Medical School University of South China Hengyang 421001 China
- Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science University of South China Hengyang Hunan 421001 China
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- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medical Sciences Hengyang Medical School University of South China Hengyang 421001 China
- Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science University of South China Hengyang Hunan 421001 China
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- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medical Sciences Hengyang Medical School University of South China Hengyang 421001 China
- Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science University of South China Hengyang Hunan 421001 China
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- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medical Sciences Hengyang Medical School University of South China Hengyang 421001 China
- Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science University of South China Hengyang Hunan 421001 China
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Singh G, Singh S, Kumar R, Parkash C, Pruncu C, Ramakrishna S. Tissues and organ printing: An evolution of technology and materials. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2022; 236:1695-1710. [DOI: 10.1177/09544119221125084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Since its beginnings, three-dimensional printing (3DP) technology has been successful because of ongoing advances in operating principles, the range of materials and cost-saving measures. However, the 3DP technological progressions in the biomedical sector have majorly taken place in the last decade after the evolution of novel 3DP systems, generally categorised as bioprinters and biomaterials to provide a replacement, transplantation or regeneration of the damaged organs and tissue constructs of the human body. There is now substantial scientific literature accessible to support the benefits of digital healthcare procedures with the help of bioprinters. It is of the highest significance to know the fundamental principles of the available printers and the compatibility of biomaterials as their feedstock, notwithstanding the huge potential of bioprinting systems to manufacture organs and other human body components. This paper provides a precise and helpful reading of the different categories of bioprinters, suitable biomaterials, numerical simulations and modelling and examples of much acknowledged clinical practices. The paper will also cite the prominent issues that still have not received desired solutions. Overall, the article will be of great use for all the professionals, scholars and engineers concerned with the 3DP, bioprinting and biomaterials.
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- Gurminder Singh
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Chandigarh University, Punjab
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- Mechanical Engineering, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- Departimento di Meccanica, Matematica e Management, Politecnico di Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Pan RL, Martyniak K, Karimzadeh M, Gelikman DG, DeVries J, Sutter K, Coathup M, Razavi M, Sawh-Martinez R, Kean TJ. Systematic review on the application of 3D-bioprinting technology in orthoregeneration: current achievements and open challenges. J Exp Orthop 2022; 9:95. [PMID: 36121526 PMCID: PMC9485345 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-022-00518-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Joint degeneration and large or complex bone defects are a significant source of morbidity and diminished quality of life worldwide. There is an unmet need for a functional implant with near-native biomechanical properties. The potential for their generation using 3D bioprinting (3DBP)-based tissue engineering methods was assessed. We systematically reviewed the current state of 3DBP in orthoregeneration. METHODS This review was performed using PubMed and Web of Science. Primary research articles reporting 3DBP of cartilage, bone, vasculature, and their osteochondral and vascular bone composites were considered. Full text English articles were analyzed. RESULTS Over 1300 studies were retrieved, after removing duplicates, 1046 studies remained. After inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, 114 articles were analyzed fully. Bioink material types and combinations were tallied. Cell types and testing methods were also analyzed. Nearly all papers determined the effect of 3DBP on cell survival. Bioink material physical characterization using gelation and rheology, and construct biomechanics were performed. In vitro testing methods assessed biochemistry, markers of extracellular matrix production and/or cell differentiation into respective lineages. In vivo proof-of-concept studies included full-thickness bone and joint defects as well as subcutaneous implantation in rodents followed by histological and µCT analyses to demonstrate implant growth and integration into surrounding native tissues. CONCLUSIONS Despite its relative infancy, 3DBP is making an impact in joint and bone engineering. Several groups have demonstrated preclinical efficacy of mechanically robust constructs which integrate into articular joint defects in small animals. However, notable obstacles remain. Notably, researchers encountered pitfalls in scaling up constructs and establishing implant function and viability in long term animal models. Further, to translate from the laboratory to the clinic, standardized quality control metrics such as construct stiffness and graft integration metrics should be established with investigator consensus. While there is much work to be done, 3DBP implants have great potential to treat degenerative joint diseases and provide benefit to patients globally.
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- Rachel L Pan
- College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Biionix Cluster, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, 6900 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA
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- Biionix Cluster, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, 6900 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Biionix Cluster, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, 6900 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA
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- Biionix Cluster, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, 6900 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.,Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, AdventHealth, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Biionix Cluster, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, 6900 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA.
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Lu H, Dun C, Jariwala H, Wang R, Cui P, Zhang H, Dai Q, Yang S, Zhang H. Improvement of bio-based polyurethane and its optimal application in controlled release fertilizer. J Control Release 2022; 350:748-760. [PMID: 36030990 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In the past decades, polyurethane has emerged as a new material that has been widely developed and applied in coated controlled release fertilizers (CRFs). Particularly in recent years, the excessive consumption of petroleum resources and increasing demand for sustainable development have resulted in considerable interest in bio-based polyurethane coated controlled-release fertilizers. This review article focuses on the application and progress of environmentally friendly bio-based materials in the polyurethane-coated CRF industry. We also explore prospects for the green and sustainable development of coated CRFs. Using animal and plant oils, starch, lignin, and cellulose as raw materials, polyols can be produced by physical, chemical, and biological means to replace petroleum-based materials and polyurethane film coating for CRFs can be prepared. Various modifications can also improve the hydrophobicity and degradability of polyurethane film. A growing body of research on bio-based polyurethane has revealed its great potential in the production and application of coated CRFs. The purpose of this review is to highlight the practicality of bio-based materials in the application of polyurethane-coated CRFs and to clarify their current limitations.
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- Hao Lu
- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China; Key Laboratory of Saline-alkali Soil Improvement and Utilization (Coastal Saline-alkali Lands), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, P.R. China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China; Key Laboratory of Saline-alkali Soil Improvement and Utilization (Coastal Saline-alkali Lands), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, P.R. China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China.
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The consequence of imine bond origination: Fabrication of rapid self-healing chitosan hydrogel as a drug delivery candidate for water-soluble drug. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Double – Network Hydrogel Based on Exopolysaccharides as a Biomimetic Extracellular Matrix to Augment Articular Cartilage Regeneration. Acta Biomater 2022; 152:124-143. [DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.08.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Song S, Li Y, Huang J, Zhang Z. Development and Characterization of Complementary Polymer Network Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting of Soft Tissue Constructs. Macromol Biosci 2022; 22:e2200181. [PMID: 35778775 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The development of three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has been hindered by a narrow "biofabrication window" with a limited variety of feasible bioinks which are compatible with both high printability and well cytocompatibility. Herein, a generalizable strategy using complementary polymer network (CPN) bioinks has been developed in the current study, to address the conflict between the printability and cytocompatibility of bioinks in extrusion 3D bioprinting, especially for the manufacture of soft tissue constructs. In our strategy, CPN bioinks are formed though mixing two interpenetrated polymer networks, one of which is a photocrosslinkable polymer network, and the other is a dynamic polymer network crosslinked by reversible covalent linkage, thereby endowed with well reversible thixotropy. Compatible with well printability, shape fidelity, and cytocompatibility, the utilization of CPN bioinks provides a viable solution for extrusion 3D bioprinting of photocrosslinkable biomaterials at a low concentration, thus suitable for soft tissue construct fabrication. Briefly, this study is testified to be a successful attempt to extend the bioink diversity within the "biofabrication window", and offers a novel insight into designing more feasible bioinks based on their special rheological properties, for further tissue engineering and biomedicine application. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Shaoshuai Song
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Division of nanobiomedicine, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Division of nanobiomedicine, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Division of nanobiomedicine, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Division of nanobiomedicine, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Alginate-Lysozyme Nanofibers Hydrogels with Improved Rheological Behavior, Printability and Biological Properties for 3D Bioprinting Applications. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12132190. [PMID: 35808026 PMCID: PMC9268501 DOI: 10.3390/nano12132190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In this study, alginate nanocomposite hydrogel bioinks reinforced with lysozyme nanofibers (LNFs) were developed. Alginate-LNF (A-LNF) suspensions with different LNF contents (1, 5 and 10 wt.%) were prepared and pre-crosslinked with 0.5% (w/v) CaCl2 to formulate A-LNF inks. These inks exhibit proper shear-thinning behavior and good recovery properties (~90%), with the pre-crosslinking step playing a crucial role. A-LNF fully crosslinked hydrogels (with 2% (w/v) CaCl2) that mimic 3D printing scaffolds were prepared, and it was observed that the addition of LNFs improved several properties of the hydrogels, such as the morphology, swelling and degradation profiles, and mechanical properties. All formulations are also noncytotoxic towards HaCaT cells. The printing parameters and 3D scaffold model were then optimized, with A-LNF inks showing improved printability. Selected A-LNF inks (A-LNF0 and A-LNF5) were loaded with HaCaT cells (cell density 2 × 106 cells mL−1), and the cell viability within the bioprinted scaffolds was evaluated for 1, 3 and 7 days, with scaffolds printed with the A-LNF5 bioink showing the highest values for 7 days (87.99 ± 1.28%). Hence, A-LNF bioinks exhibited improved rheological performance, printability and biological properties representing a good strategy to overcome the main limitations of alginate-based bioinks.
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Kuth S, Karakaya E, Reiter N, Schmidt L, Paulsen F, Teßmar J, Budday S, Boccaccini AR. Oxidized Hyaluronic Acid-Gelatin-Based Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering and Soft Tissue Mimicking. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2022; 28:301-313. [PMID: 35216525 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2022.0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hydrogels are ideal materials for mimicking and engineering soft tissue. Hyaluronic acid is a linear polysaccharide native to the human extracellular matrix. In this study, we first develop and characterize two hydrogel compositions built from oxidized HA and gelatin with and without alginate-di-aldehyde (ADA) crosslinked by ionic and enzymatic agents with potential applications in soft tissue engineering and tissue mimicking structures. The stability under incubation conditions was improved by adjusting crosslinking times. Through large-strain mechanical measurements, the hydrogels' properties were compared to human brain tissue and the samples containing ADA revealed similar mechanical properties to the native tissue specimens in cyclic compression-tension. In vitro characterization demonstrated a high viability of encapsulated mouse embryonic fibroblasts and a spreading of the cells in case of ADA-free samples.
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- Sonja Kuth
- Institute of Biomaterials, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Applied Mechanics, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Functional and Clinical Anatomy, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Applied Mechanics, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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Janarthanan G, Kim JH, Kim IG, Lee C, Chung EJ, Noh I. Manufacturing of self-standing multi-layered 3D-bioprinted alginate-hyaluronate constructs by controlling the cross-linking mechanisms for tissue engineering applications. Biofabrication 2022; 14. [PMID: 35504259 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ac6c4c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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3D bioprinting of self-supporting stable tissue and organ structure is critically important in extrusion-based bioprinting system, especially for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. However, the development of self-standing bioinks with desired crosslinking density, biocompatibility, tunable mechanical strength and other properties like self-healing, in situ gelation, drug or protein incorporation is still a challenge. In this study, we report a hydrogel bioink prepared from alginate (Alg) and hyaluronic acid (HA) crosslinked through multiple crosslinking mechanisms, i.e., acyl-hydrazone, hydrazide interactions and calcium ions. These Alg-HA gels were highly dynamic and shear-thinning with exceptional biocompatibility and tunable mechanical properties. The increased dynamic nature of the gels is mainly chemically attributed to the presence of acyl-hydrazone bonds formed between the amine groups of the acyl-hydrazide of alginate and the monoaldehyde of the hyaluronic acid. Among the different combinations of Alg-HA gel compositions prepared, the A5H5 (Alginate-acyl-hydrazide: HA-monoaldehyde, ratio 50:50) one showed a gelation time of ~60 s, viscosity of ~400 Pa.s (at zero shear rate), high stability in various pH solutions and increased degradation time (>50 days) than the other samples. The A5H5 gels showed high printability with increased post-printing stability as observed from the 3D printed structures (e.g., hollow tube (~100 layers), porous cube (~50 layers), star, heart-in, meniscus and lattice). The scanning electron microscopy analysis of the 3D constructs and hydrogels showed the interconnected pores (~181 µm) and crosslinked networks. Further, the gels showed sustained release of 5-amino salicylic acid and bovine serum albumin. Also, the mechanical properties were tuned by secondary crosslinking via different calcium concentrations. In vitro assays confirmed the cytocompatibility of these gels, where the 3D bioprinted lattice and tubular (~70 layers) constructs demonstrated high cell viability under fluorescence analysis. In in vivo studies, Alg-HA gel showed high biocompatibility (>90%) and increased angiogenesis (3 folds) and reduced macrophage infiltration (2-fold decrease), demonstrating the promising potential of these hydrogels in 3D bioprinting applications for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine with tunable properties.
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- Gopinathan Janarthanan
- Dept of chemical and biomolecular engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology (Seoul Tech), 223-1, 6-Chungun Hall, Gongneung-ro 232, Nowon-Gu, Seoul 01811, Nowon-gu, 01811, Korea (the Republic of)
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- Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Gongnung-ro 232, Nowon-gu, Chung Hall 223-1, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01811, Korea (the Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, 101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Seoul, 03080, Korea (the Republic of)
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- Mechanical System Design Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Frontier Bldg, RM904, 232 Gongreung-Ro, Nowon-Gu, Seoul, 01811, Korea (the Republic of)
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- Seoul National University Hospital, 101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Jongno-gu, 03080, Korea (the Republic of)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 172 Gongnung-dong,, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 139-743, Korea, Nowon-gu, 01811, Korea (the Republic of)
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Yang Y, Xu L, Wang J, Meng Q, Zhong S, Gao Y, Cui X. Recent advances in polysaccharide-based self-healing hydrogels for biomedical applications. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 283:119161. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Yu KF, Lu TY, Li YCE, Teng KC, Chen YC, Wei Y, Lin TE, Cheng NC, Yu J. Design and Synthesis of Stem Cell-Laden Keratin/Glycol Chitosan Methacrylate Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting. Biomacromolecules 2022; 23:2814-2826. [PMID: 35438970 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c00191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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With the advancements in tissue engineering and three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting, physiologically relevant three-dimensional structures with suitable mechanical and bioactive properties that mimic the biological tissue can be designed and fabricated. However, the available bioinks are less than demanded. In this research, the readily available biomass sources, keratin and glycol chitosan, were selected to develop a UV-curable hydrogel that is feasible for the 3D bioprinting process. Keratin methacrylate and glycol chitosan methacrylate were synthesized, and a hybrid bioink was created by combining this protein-polysaccharide cross-linked hydrogel. While human hair keratin could provide biological functions, the other composition, glycol chitosan, could further enhance the mechanical strength of the construct. The mechanical properties, degradation profile, swelling behavior, cell viability, and proliferation were investigated with various ratios of keratin methacrylate to glycol chitosan methacrylate. The composition of 2% (w/v) keratin methacrylate and 2% (w/v) chitosan methacrylate showed a significantly higher cell number and swelling percentage than other compositions and was designated as the bioink for 3D printing afterward. The feasibility of stem cell loading in the selected formula was examined with an extrusion-based bioprinter. The cells and spheroids can be successfully printed with the synthesized bioink into a specific shape and cultured. This work provides a potential option for bioinks and delivers insights into personalization research on stem cell-laden biofabricated hydrogels in the future.
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- Kai-Fu Yu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan.,Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, San Diego La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei City 100, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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Exploring the Impact of Chitosan Composites as Artificial Organs. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14081587. [PMID: 35458335 PMCID: PMC9030266 DOI: 10.3390/polym14081587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Chitosan and its allies have in multiple ways expanded into the medical, food, chemical, and biological industries and is still expanding. With its humble beginnings from marine shell wastes, the deacetylated form of chitin has come a long way in clinical practices. The biomedical applications of chitosan are truly a feather on its cap, with rarer aspects being chitosan’s role in tissue regeneration and artificial organs. Tissue regeneration is a highly advanced and sensitive biomedical application, and the very fact that chitosan is premiering here is an authentication of its ability to deliver. In this review, the various biomedical applications of chitosan are touched on briefly. The synthesis methodologies that are specific for tissue engineering and biomedical applications have been listed. What has been achieved using chitosan and chitosan composites in artificial organ research as well as tissue regeneration has been surveyed and presented. The lack of enthusiasm, as demonstrated by the very few reports online with respect to chitosan composites and artificial organs, is highlighted, and the reasons for this lapse speculated. What more needs be done to expand chitosan and its allies for a better utilization and exploitation to best benefit the construction of artificial organs and building of tissue analogs has been discussed.
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Villalva DG, França CG, Loh W. Characterization of cubosomes immobilized in hydrogels of hyaluronic acid and their use for diclofenac controlled delivery. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 212:112352. [PMID: 35101824 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cubosomes are dispersions of bicontinuous surfactant phases that constitute an assertive option to carry and release drugs and biomolecules, offering high efficiency of entrapment and specificity towards biological targets. This paper reports, for the first time to the best of our knowledge, the immobilization and characterization of cubosomes in chemically cross-linked oxi-hyaluronic acid and the evaluation of their use for controlled delivery of diclofenac, which is chosen as a model drug. Immobilized cubosomes prepared with phytantriol and bearing either negative or positive charges (in this case due to the addition of a cationic surfactant) were characterized by small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) analysis and high-resolution confocal microscopy, confirming that their internal structure remains unaltered and that they appear uniformly distributed within the hydrogel matrix. Their release properties were assessed, and a limited leaching of the cubosomes from the hydrogel matrix with sustained release of the entrapped diclofenac was confirmed. These results enable the use of immobilized cubosomes as an attractive platform for biomedical applications, significantly extending the already promising features of cubosomes.
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- Department of Engineering of Materials and Bioprocesses, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-852 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), 13083-970 Campinas, SP, Brazil.
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Xie J, Yu P, Wang Z, Li J. Recent Advances of Self-Healing Polymer Materials via Supramolecular Forces for Biomedical Applications. Biomacromolecules 2022; 23:641-660. [PMID: 35199999 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c01647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Noncovalent interactions can maintain the three-dimensional structures of biomacromolecules (e.g., polysaccharides and proteins) and control specific recognition in biological systems. Supramolecular chemistry was gradually developed as a result, and this led to design and application of self-healing materials. Self-healing materials have attracted attention in many fields, such as coatings, bionic materials, elastomers, and flexible electronic devices. Nevertheless, self-healing materials for biomedical applications have not been comprehensively summarized, even though many reports have been focused on specific areas. In this Review, we first introduce the different categories of supramolecular forces used in preparing self-healing materials and then describe biological applications developed in the last 5 years, including antibiofouling, smart drug/protein delivery, wound healing, electronic skin, cartilage lubrication protection, and tissue engineering scaffolds. Finally, the limitations of current biomedical applications are indicated, key design points are offered for new biological self-healing materials, and potential directions for biological applications are highlighted.
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- Jing Xie
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P.R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P.R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P.R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P.R. China
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Wan T, Fan P, Zhang M, Shi K, Chen X, Yang H, Liu X, Xu W, Zhou Y. Multiple Crosslinking Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels with Improved Strength and 3D Printability. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:334-343. [PMID: 35014821 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c01141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogel is preferred for biomedicine applications, as it possesses biodegradability, biocompatibility, and cell-regulated capacity as well as high hydration nature similar to the native extracellular matrix. However, HA hydrogel fabricated via a 3D printing technique often faces poor printing properties. In this study, maleiated sodium hyaluronate (MHA) with a high substituted degree of the acrylate group (i.e., 2.27) and thiolated sodium hyaluronate (SHHA) were synthesized. By blending these modified HAs, the MHA/SHHA hydrogels were prepared via pre-crosslinking through thiol-acrylate Michael addition and subsequently covalent crosslinking using thiol-acrylate and acrylate-acrylate photopolymerization mechanisms. Rheological properties, swelling behaviors, and mechanical properties can be modulated by altering the molar ratio of the thiol group and acrylate group. The results showed that the MHA/SHHA hydrogel precursors have rapidly gelling capacity and improved compressive strength. Based on these results, high-resolution hydrogel scaffolds with good structural stability were prepared by extrusion-based 3D printing. This HA hydrogel is cytocompatible and capable of supporting adherence of L929 cells, indicating its great potential for tissue engineering scaffolds.
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- Tingting Wan
- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Functional Textiles of New Textile Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Functional Textiles of New Textile Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Functional Textiles of New Textile Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Functional Textiles of New Textile Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Functional Textiles of New Textile Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Functional Textiles of New Textile Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Functional Textiles of New Textile Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Functional Textiles of New Textile Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Functional Textiles of New Textile Materials, Ministry of Education, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, People's Republic of China.,College of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, People's Republic of China.,Humanwell Healthcare Group Medical Supplies Company Ltd., Wuhan 430073, People's Republic of China
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Roels E, Terryn S, Iida F, Bosman AW, Norvez S, Clemens F, Van Assche G, Vanderborght B, Brancart J. Processing of Self-Healing Polymers for Soft Robotics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2104798. [PMID: 34610181 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202104798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Soft robots are, due to their softness, inherently safe and adapt well to unstructured environments. However, they are prone to various damage types. Self-healing polymers address this vulnerability. Self-healing soft robots can recover completely from macroscopic damage, extending their lifetime. For developing healable soft robots, various formative and additive manufacturing methods have been exploited to shape self-healing polymers into complex structures. Additionally, several novel manufacturing techniques, noted as (re)assembly binding techniques that are specific to self-healing polymers, have been created. Herein, the wide variety of processing techniques of self-healing polymers for robotics available in the literature is reviewed, and limitations and opportunities discussed thoroughly. Based on defined requirements for soft robots, these techniques are critically compared and validated. A strong focus is drawn to the reversible covalent and (physico)chemical cross-links present in the self-healing polymers that do not only endow healability to the resulting soft robotic components, but are also beneficial in many manufacturing techniques. They solve current obstacles in soft robots, including the formation of robust multi-material parts, recyclability, and stress relaxation. This review bridges two promising research fields, and guides the reader toward selecting a suitable processing method based on a self-healing polymer and the intended soft robotics application.
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- Ellen Roels
- Brubotics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Imec, Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
- Physical Chemistry and Polymer Science (FYSC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
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- Brubotics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Imec, Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
- Physical Chemistry and Polymer Science (FYSC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
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- Machine Intelligence Lab, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, UK
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- SupraPolix B. V., Horsten 1.29, Eindhoven, 5612 AX, The Netherlands
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- Chimie Moléculaire, Macromoléculaire, Matériaux, École Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie (ESPCI), 10 Rue Vauquelin, Paris, 75005, France
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- Laboratory for High Performance Ceramics, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), Überlandstrasse 129, Dübendorf, 8600, Switzerland
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- Physical Chemistry and Polymer Science (FYSC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
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- Brubotics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Imec, Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
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- Physical Chemistry and Polymer Science (FYSC), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
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Sahajpal K, Sharma S, Shekhar S, Kumar A, Meena MK, Bhagi AK, Sharma B. Dynamic Protein and Polypeptide Hydrogels Based on Schiff Base Co-assembly for Biomedicine. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:3173-3198. [DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00077f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Stimuli-responsive hydrogels are promising building blocks for biomedical devices, attributable to their excellent hydrophilicity, biocompatibility, and dynamic responsiveness to temperature, light, pH, and water content. Although hydrogels find interesting applications...
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