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Nickerson CA, McLean RJC, Barrila J, Yang J, Thornhill SG, Banken LL, Porterfield DM, Poste G, Pellis NR, Ott CM. Microbiology of human spaceflight: microbial responses to mechanical forces that impact health and habitat sustainability. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev 2024; 88:e0014423. [PMID: 39158275 PMCID: PMC11426028 DOI: 10.1128/mmbr.00144-23] [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] [Indexed: 08/20/2024] Open
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SUMMARYUnderstanding the dynamic adaptive plasticity of microorganisms has been advanced by studying their responses to extreme environments. Spaceflight research platforms provide a unique opportunity to study microbial characteristics in new extreme adaptational modes, including sustained exposure to reduced forces of gravity and associated low fluid shear force conditions. Under these conditions, unexpected microbial responses occur, including alterations in virulence, antibiotic and stress resistance, biofilm formation, metabolism, motility, and gene expression, which are not observed using conventional experimental approaches. Here, we review biological and physical mechanisms that regulate microbial responses to spaceflight and spaceflight analog environments from both the microbe and host-microbe perspective that are relevant to human health and habitat sustainability. We highlight instrumentation and technology used in spaceflight microbiology experiments, their limitations, and advances necessary to enable next-generation research. As spaceflight experiments are relatively rare, we discuss ground-based analogs that mimic aspects of microbial responses to reduced gravity in spaceflight, including those that reduce mechanical forces of fluid flow over cell surfaces which also simulate conditions encountered by microorganisms during their terrestrial lifecycles. As spaceflight mission durations increase with traditional astronauts and commercial space programs send civilian crews with underlying health conditions, microorganisms will continue to play increasingly critical roles in health and habitat sustainability, thus defining a new dimension of occupational health. The ability of microorganisms to adapt, survive, and evolve in the spaceflight environment is important for future human space endeavors and provides opportunities for innovative biological and technological advances to benefit life on Earth.
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- Cheryl A. Nickerson
- School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
- Biodesign Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- Biodesign Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- Biodesign Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
- Biodesign Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- Complex Adaptive Systems Initiative, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- Biomedical Research and Environmental Sciences Division, NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Gao Y, Bissoyi A, Guo Q, Gibson MI. Induced Extracellular Ice Nucleation Protects Cocultured Spheroid Interior and Exterior during Cryopreservation. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024. [PMID: 39315639 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00958] [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: 09/25/2024]
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Spheroids and other 3D cellular models more accurately recapitulate physiological responses when compared to 2D models and represent potential alternatives to animal testing. The cryopreservation of spheroids remains challenging, limiting their wider use. Standard DMSO-only cryopreservation results in supercooling to low subzero temperatures, reducing viability, shedding surface cells, and perforating spheroid interiors. Here, cocultured spheroids with differentially labeled outer cell layers allow spatial evaluation of the protective effect of macromolecular ice nucleators by microscopy and histology. Extracellular nucleation is shown to reduce damage to both interior and exterior regions of the spheroids, which will support the development of "off-the-shelf" 3D models.
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- Yanan Gao
- Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, University of Manchester, 131 Princess Street, Manchester M1 7DN, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
- Division of Biomedical Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
- Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
- Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, University of Manchester, 131 Princess Street, Manchester M1 7DN, United Kingdom
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Shamul JG, Wang Z, Gong H, Ou W, White AM, Moniz-Garcia DP, Gu S, Clyne AM, Quiñones-Hinojosa A, He X. Meta-analysis of the make-up and properties of in vitro models of the healthy and diseased blood-brain barrier. Nat Biomed Eng 2024:10.1038/s41551-024-01250-2. [PMID: 39304761 DOI: 10.1038/s41551-024-01250-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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In vitro models of the human blood-brain barrier (BBB) are increasingly used to develop therapeutics that can cross the BBB for treating diseases of the central nervous system. Here we report a meta-analysis of the make-up and properties of transwell and microfluidic models of the healthy BBB and of BBBs in glioblastoma, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and inflammatory diseases. We found that the type of model, the culture method (static or dynamic), the cell types and cell ratios, and the biomaterials employed as extracellular matrix are all crucial to recapitulate the low permeability and high expression of tight-junction proteins of the BBB, and to obtain high trans-endothelial electrical resistance. Specifically, for models of the healthy BBB, the inclusion of endothelial cells and pericytes as well as physiological shear stresses (~10-20 dyne cm-2) are necessary, and when astrocytes are added, astrocytes or pericytes should outnumber endothelial cells. We expect this meta-analysis to facilitate the design of increasingly physiological models of the BBB.
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- James G Shamul
- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
- RNA Mediated Gene Regulation Section, RNA Biology Laboratory, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD, USA
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- RNA Mediated Gene Regulation Section, RNA Biology Laboratory, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD, USA
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
- Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
- Brain and Behavior Institute, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.
- Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.
- Brain and Behavior Institute, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.
- Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Portone A, Ganzerli F, Petrachi T, Resca E, Bergamini V, Accorsi L, Ferrari A, Sbardelatti S, Rovati L, Mari G, Dominici M, Veronesi E. Hybrid biofabricated blood vessel for medical devices testing. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2024; 25:2404382. [PMID: 39328923 PMCID: PMC11425690 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2024.2404382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2024] [Revised: 08/30/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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Current in vitro and in vivo tests applied to assess the safety of medical devices retain several limitations, such as an incomplete ability to faithfully recapitulate human features, and to predict the response of human tissues together with non-trivial ethical aspects. We here challenged a new hybrid biofabrication technique that combines bioprinting and Fast Diffusion-induced Gelation strategy to generate a vessel-like structure with the attempt to spatially organize fibroblasts, smooth-muscle cells, and endothelial cells. The introduction of Fast Diffusion-induced Gelation minimizes the endothelial cell mortality during biofabrication and produce a thin endothelial layer with tunable thickness. Cell viability, Von Willebrand factor, and CD31 expression were evaluated on biofabricated tissues, showing how bioprinting and Fast Diffusion-induced Gelation can replicate human vessels architecture and complexity. We then applied biofabricated tissue to study the cytotoxicity of a carbothane catheter under static condition, and to better recapitulate the effect of blood flow, a novel bioreactor named CuBiBox (Customized Biological Box) was developed and introduced in a dynamic modality. Collectively, we propose a novel bioprinted platform for human in vitro biocompatibility testing, predicting the impact of medical devices and their materials on vascular systems, reducing animal experimentation and, ultimately, accelerating time to market.
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- Technopole “Mario Veronesi”, Mirandola, Modena, Italy
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- Technopole “Mario Veronesi”, Mirandola, Modena, Italy
- Clinical and Experimental Medicine PhD Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Technopole “Mario Veronesi”, Mirandola, Modena, Italy
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- Technopole “Mario Veronesi”, Mirandola, Modena, Italy
- Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari”, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari”, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Technopole “Mario Veronesi”, Mirandola, Modena, Italy
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- Technopole “Mario Veronesi”, Mirandola, Modena, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Kes MMG, Berkers CR, Drost J. Bridging the gap: advancing cancer cell culture to reveal key metabolic targets. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1480613. [PMID: 39355125 PMCID: PMC11442172 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1480613] [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: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/03/2024] Open
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Metabolic rewiring is a defining characteristic of cancer cells, driving their ability to proliferate. Leveraging these metabolic vulnerabilities for therapeutic purposes has a long and impactful history, with the advent of antimetabolites marking a significant breakthrough in cancer treatment. Despite this, only a few in vitro metabolic discoveries have been successfully translated into effective clinical therapies. This limited translatability is partially due to the use of simplistic in vitro models that do not accurately reflect the tumor microenvironment. This Review examines the effects of current cell culture practices on cancer cell metabolism and highlights recent advancements in establishing more physiologically relevant in vitro culture conditions and technologies, such as organoids. Applying these improvements may bridge the gap between in vitro and in vivo findings, facilitating the development of innovative metabolic therapies for cancer.
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- Marjolein M G Kes
- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Oncode Institute, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Division Cell Biology, Metabolism & Cancer, Department Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Division Cell Biology, Metabolism & Cancer, Department Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Oncode Institute, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Zhang X, Su R, Wang H, Wu R, Fan Y, Bin Z, Gao C, Wang C. The promise of Synovial Joint-on-a-Chip in rheumatoid arthritis. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1408501. [PMID: 39324139 PMCID: PMC11422143 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1408501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/27/2024] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects millions of people worldwide, but there are limited drugs available to treat it, so acquiring a more comprehensive comprehension of the underlying reasons and mechanisms behind inflammation is crucial, as well as developing novel therapeutic approaches to manage it and mitigate or forestall associated harm. It is evident that current in vitro models cannot faithfully replicate all aspects of joint diseases, which makes them ineffective as tools for disease research and drug testing. Organ-on-a-chip (OoC) technology is an innovative platform that can mimic the microenvironment and physiological state of living tissues more realistically than traditional methods by simulating the spatial arrangement of cells and interorgan communication. This technology allows for the precise control of fluid flow, nutrient exchange, and the transmission of physicochemical signals, such as bioelectrical, mechanical stimulation and shear force. In addition, the integration of cutting-edge technologies like sensors, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence enhances the capabilities of these models. Here, we delve into OoC models with a particular focus on Synovial Joints-on-a-Chip, where we outline their structure and function, highlighting the potential of the model to advance our understanding of RA. We integrate the actual evidence regarding various OoC models and their possible integration for multisystem disease study in RA research for the first time and introduce the prospects and opportunities of the chip in RA etiology and pathological mechanism research, drug research, disease prevention and human precision medicine. Although many challenges remain, OoC holds great promise as an in vitro model that approaches physiology and dynamics.
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- Xin Zhang
- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory for Immunomicroecology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Medicine for Rheumatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory for Immunomicroecology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Medicine for Rheumatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory for Immunomicroecology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Medicine for Rheumatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory for Immunomicroecology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Medicine for Rheumatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory for Immunomicroecology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Medicine for Rheumatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory for Immunomicroecology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Medicine for Rheumatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Pathology, Joint Program in Transfusion Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory for Immunomicroecology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- Shanxi Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Medicine for Rheumatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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Deguchi S, Kosugi K, Takeishi N, Watanabe Y, Morimoto S, Negoro R, Yokoi F, Futatsusako H, Nakajima-Koyama M, Iwasaki M, Yamamoto T, Kawaguchi Y, Torisawa YS, Takayama K. Construction of multilayered small intestine-like tissue by reproducing interstitial flow. Cell Stem Cell 2024; 31:1315-1326.e8. [PMID: 38996472 DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2024.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Recent advances have made modeling human small intestines in vitro possible, but it remains a challenge to recapitulate fully their structural and functional characteristics. We suspected interstitial flow within the intestine, powered by circulating blood plasma during embryonic organogenesis, to be a vital factor. We aimed to construct an in vivo-like multilayered small intestinal tissue by incorporating interstitial flow into the system and, in turn, developed the micro-small intestine system by differentiating definitive endoderm and mesoderm cells from human pluripotent stem cells simultaneously on a microfluidic device capable of replicating interstitial flow. This approach enhanced cell maturation and led to the development of a three-dimensional small intestine-like tissue with villi-like epithelium and an aligned mesenchymal layer. Our micro-small intestine system not only overcomes the limitations of conventional intestine models but also offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the detailed mechanisms underlying intestinal tissue development.
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- Sayaka Deguchi
- Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan.
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- Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto 606-8585, Japan
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- Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacokinetics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu 525-8577, Japan
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- Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan; Department of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan; Department of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan; Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (WPI-ASHBi), Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan; Medical-risk Avoidance based on iPS Cells Team, RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (AIP), Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Micro Engineering, Kyoto University, Kyoto 615-8540, Japan
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- Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan; AMED-CREST, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), Tokyo 100-0004, Japan.
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Aghigh A, Cardot J, Mohammadi MS, Jargot G, Ibrahim H, Plante I, Légaré F. Accelerating whole-sample polarization-resolved second harmonic generation imaging in mammary gland tissue via generative adversarial networks. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2024; 15:5251-5271. [PMID: 39296390 PMCID: PMC11407270 DOI: 10.1364/boe.529779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 09/21/2024]
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Polarization second harmonic generation (P-SHG) imaging is a powerful technique for studying the structure and properties of biological and material samples. However, conventional whole-sample P-SHG imaging is time consuming and requires expensive equipment. This paper introduces a novel approach that significantly improves imaging resolution under conditions of reduced imaging time and resolution, utilizing enhanced super-resolution generative adversarial networks (ESRGAN) to upscale low-resolution images. We demonstrate that this innovative approach maintains high image quality and analytical accuracy, while reducing the imaging time by more than 95%. We also discuss the benefits of the proposed method for reducing laser-induced photodamage, lowering the cost of optical components, and increasing the accessibility and applicability of P-SHG imaging in various fields. Our work significantly advances whole-sample mammary gland P-SHG imaging and opens new possibilities for scientific discovery and innovation.
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- Arash Aghigh
- Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Varennes, Québec, Canada
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- Centre Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Laval, Québec, Canada
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- Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Varennes, Québec, Canada
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- Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Varennes, Québec, Canada
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- Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Varennes, Québec, Canada
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- Centre Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Laval, Québec, Canada
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- Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Varennes, Québec, Canada
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Sasaki N, Asano Y, Sorayama Y, Kamimura C, Kitano S, Irie S, Katayama R, Shimoda H, Matsusaki M. Promoting biological similarity by collagen microfibers in 3D colorectal cancer-stromal tissue: Replicating mechanical properties and cancer stem cell markers. Acta Biomater 2024; 185:161-172. [PMID: 38972624 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
Abstract
The extracellular matrix (ECM) of cancer tissues is rich in dense collagen, contributing to the stiffening of these tissues. Increased stiffness has been reported to promote cancer cell proliferation, invasion, metastasis, and prevent drug delivery. Replicating the structure and mechanical properties of cancer tissue in vitro is essential for developing cancer treatment drugs that target these properties. In this study, we recreated specific characteristics of cancer tissue, such as collagen density and high elastic modulus, using a colorectal cancer cell line as a model. Using our original material, collagen microfibers (CMFs), and a constructed three-dimensional (3D) cancer-stromal tissue model, we successfully reproduced an ECM highly similar to in vivo conditions. Furthermore, our research demonstrated that cancer stem cell markers expressed in the 3D cancer-stromal tissue model more closely mimic in vivo conditions than traditional two-dimensional cell cultures. We also found that CMFs might affect an impact on how cancer cells express these markers. Our 3D CMF-based model holds promise for enhancing our understanding of colorectal cancer and advancing therapeutic approaches. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Reproducing the collagen content and stiffness of cancer tissue is crucial in comprehending the properties of cancer and advancing anticancer drug development. Nonetheless, the use of collagen as a scaffold material has posed challenges due to its poor solubility, hindering the replication of a cancer microenvironment. In this study, we have successfully recreated cancer tissue-specific characteristics such as collagen density, stiffness, and the expression of cancer stem cell markers in three-dimensional (3D) colorectal cancer stromal tissue, utilizing a proprietary material known as collagen microfiber (CMF). CMF proves to be an ideal scaffold material for replicating cancer stromal tissue, and these 3D tissues constructed with CMFs hold promise in contributing to our understanding of cancer and the development of therapeutic drugs.
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- Naoko Sasaki
- Joint Research Laboratory (TOPPAN) for Advanced Cell Regulatory Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Neuroanatomy, Cell Biology and Histology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Joint Research Laboratory (TOPPAN) for Advanced Cell Regulatory Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan; TOPPAN HOLDINGS INC. TOPPAN Technical Research Institute, 4-2-3, Takanodaiminami, Sugito-cho, Kitakatsushika-gun, Saitama 345-8508, Japan
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- Joint Research Laboratory (TOPPAN) for Advanced Cell Regulatory Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan; TOPPAN HOLDINGS INC. TOPPAN Technical Research Institute, 4-2-3, Takanodaiminami, Sugito-cho, Kitakatsushika-gun, Saitama 345-8508, Japan
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- Division of Experimental Chemotherapy, Cancer Chemotherapy Center, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31, Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Department of Neuroanatomy, Cell Biology and Histology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan; Department of Anatomical Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Joint Research Laboratory (TOPPAN) for Advanced Cell Regulatory Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan; Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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Pourmostafa A, Bhusal A, Haridas Menon N, Li Z, Basuray S, Miri AK. Integrating conductive electrodes into hydrogel-based microfluidic chips for real-time monitoring of cell response. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1421592. [PMID: 39257447 PMCID: PMC11384590 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1421592] [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: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024] Open
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The conventional real-time screening in organs-on-chips is limited to optical tracking of pre-tagged cells and biological agents. This work introduces an efficient biofabrication protocol to integrate tunable hydrogel electrodes into 3D bioprinted-on-chips. We established our method of fabricating cell-laden hydrogel-based microfluidic chips through digital light processing-based 3D bioprinting. Our conductive ink includes poly-(3,4-ethylene-dioxythiophene)-polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT: PSS) microparticles doped in polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA). We optimized the manufacturing process of PEDOT: PSS microparticles characterized our conductive ink for different 3D bioprinting parameters, geometries, and materials conditions. While the literature is limited to 0.5% w/v for PEDOT: PSS microparticle concentration, we increased their concentration to 5% w/v with superior biological responses. We measured the conductivity in the 3-15 m/m for a range of 0.5%-5% w/v microparticles, and we showed the effectiveness of 3D-printed electrodes for predicting cell responses when encapsulated in gelatin-methacryloyl (GelMA). Interestingly, a higher cellular activity was observed in the case of 5% w/v microparticles compared to 0.5% w/v microparticles. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements indicated significant differences in cell densities and spheroid sizes embedded in GelMA microtissues.
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- Ayda Pourmostafa
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Newark College of Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Newark College of Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Glassboro, Newark, NJ, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Newark College of Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Glassboro, Newark, NJ, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Newark College of Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Glassboro, Newark, NJ, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Newark College of Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, United States
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Behere I, Vaidya A, Ingavle G. Chondroitin Sulfate and Hyaluronic Acid-Based PolyHIPE Scaffolds for Improved Osteogenesis and Chondrogenesis In Vitro. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:5222-5236. [PMID: 39007280 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Osteochondral damage, affecting the articular cartilage and the underlying subchondral bone, presents significant challenges in clinical treatment. Such defects, commonly seen in knee and ankle joints, vary from small localized lesions to larger defects. Current medical therapies encounter several challenges, such as donor shortages, drug side effects, high costs, and rejection problems, often resulting in only temporary relief. Highly porous emulsion-templated polymers (polyHIPEs) offer numerous potential benefits in the fabrication of scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Polymeric scaffolds synthesized using a high internal phase emulsion (HIPE) technique, called PolyHIPEs, involve polymerizing a continuous phase surrounding a dispersed internal phase to form a solid, foam-like structure. A dense, porous design encourages cell ingrowth, nutrient delivery, and waste disposal from the scaffold, mimicking the cells' natural microenvironment. This study used hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and acrylamide (AAM) polyHIPE scaffolds combined with extracellular matrix (ECM) components of the tissue, such as methacrylated hyaluronic acid (MHA) and methacrylated chondroitin sulfate (MCS), to prepare polyHIPE scaffolds. The mouse preosteoblast MC3T3-E1 cells and primary rat chondrocytes (harvested from male Wistar rats) were seeded on the scaffolds and cultured for 21 days to assess the osteogenesis and chondrogenesis in vitro. When compared to the AAM-MHA and AAM-MCS groups at day 21, scaffold groups HEMA-MHA and HEMA-MCS showed a significant rise in alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and calcium content. Chondrogenic markers such as glycosaminoglycan (GAG) and hydroxyproline were also assessed over a 21-day time point. On day 21, it was found that GAG and hydroxyproline production were considerably higher in the HEMA-MHA and HEMA-MCS scaffolds than in the AAM-MHA and AAM-MCS scaffolds. The overall studies showed that polyHIPE monolith scaffolds could favor cell adherence, survival ability, proliferation, differentiation, and ECM formation over 21 days. Thus, incorporating ECM components enhanced osteogenesis and chondrogenesis in vitro and can be further used as tissue repair models.
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- Isha Behere
- Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research (SCSCR), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune 412115, India
- Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (SSBS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune 412115, India
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- Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research (SCSCR), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune 412115, India
- Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (SSBS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune 412115, India
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- Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research (SCSCR), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune 412115, India
- Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (SSBS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune 412115, India
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Liu Y, Kamran R, Han X, Wang M, Li Q, Lai D, Naruse K, Takahashi K. Human heart-on-a-chip microphysiological system comprising endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes. Sci Rep 2024; 14:18063. [PMID: 39117679 PMCID: PMC11310341 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68275-0] [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: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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In recent years, research on organ-on-a-chip technology has been flourishing, particularly for drug screening and disease model development. Fibroblasts and vascular endothelial cells engage in crosstalk through paracrine signaling and direct cell-cell contact, which is essential for the normal development and function of the heart. Therefore, to faithfully recapitulate cardiac function, it is imperative to incorporate fibroblasts and vascular endothelial cells into a heart-on-a-chip model. Here, we report the development of a human heart-on-a-chip composed of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cardiomyocytes, fibroblasts, and vascular endothelial cells. Vascular endothelial cells cultured on microfluidic channels responded to the flow of culture medium mimicking blood flow by orienting themselves parallel to the flow direction, akin to in vivo vascular alignment in response to blood flow. Furthermore, the flow of culture medium promoted integrity among vascular endothelial cells, as evidenced by CD31 staining and lower apparent permeability. The tri-culture condition of iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes, fibroblasts, and vascular endothelial cells resulted in higher expression of the ventricular cardiomyocyte marker IRX4 and increased contractility compared to the bi-culture condition with iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and fibroblasts alone. Such tri-culture-derived cardiac tissues exhibited cardiac responses similar to in vivo hearts, including an increase in heart rate upon noradrenaline administration. In summary, we have achieved the development of a heart-on-a-chip composed of cardiomyocytes, fibroblasts, and vascular endothelial cells that mimics in vivo cardiac behavior.
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- Yun Liu
- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama City, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama City, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama City, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama City, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama City, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama City, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama City, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama City, 700-8558, Japan.
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Wang X, Chen Q, Li J, Tian W, Liu Z, Chen T. Recent adavances of functional modules for tooth regeneration. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:7497-7518. [PMID: 39021127 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb01027b] [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: 07/20/2024]
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Dental diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal disorders, constitute a major global health challenge, affecting millions worldwide and often resulting in tooth loss. Traditional dental treatments, though beneficial, typically cannot fully restore the natural functions and structures of teeth. This limitation has prompted growing interest in innovative strategies for tooth regeneration methods. Among these, the use of dental stem cells to generate functional tooth modules represents an emerging and promising approach in dental tissue engineering. These modules aim to closely replicate the intricate morphology and essential physiological functions of dental tissues. Recent advancements in regenerative research have not only enhanced the assembly techniques for these modules but also highlighted their therapeutic potential in addressing various dental diseases. In this review, we discuss the latest progress in the construction of functional tooth modules, especially on regenerating dental pulp, periodontal tissue, and tooth roots.
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- Xuan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
- Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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Sharallah OA, Poddar NK, Alwadan OA. Delineation of the role of G6PD in Alzheimer's disease and potential enhancement through microfluidic and nanoparticle approaches. Ageing Res Rev 2024; 99:102394. [PMID: 38950868 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative pathologic entity characterized by the abnormal presence of tau and macromolecular Aβ deposition that leads to the degeneration or death of neurons. In addition to that, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) has a multifaceted role in the process of AD development, where it can be used as both a marker and a target. G6PD activity is dysregulated due to its contribution to oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and neuronal death. In this context, the current review presents a vivid depiction of recent findings on the relationship between AD progression and changes in the expression or activity of G6PD. The efficacy of the proposed G6PD-based therapeutics has been demonstrated in multiple studies using AD mouse models as representative animal model systems for cognitive decline and neurodegeneration associated with this disease. Innovative therapeutic insights are made for the boosting of G6PD activity via novel innovative nanotechnology and microfluidics tools in drug administration technology. Such approaches provide innovative methods of surpassing the blood-brain barrier, targeting step-by-step specific neural pathways, and overcoming biochemical disturbances that accompany AD. Using different nanoparticles loaded with G6DP to target specific organs, e.g., G6DP-loaded liposomes, enhances BBB penetration and brain distribution of G6DP. Many nanoparticles, which are used for different purposes, are briefly discussed in the paper. Such methods to mimic BBB on organs on-chip offer precise disease modeling and drug testing using microfluidic chips, requiring lower sample amounts and producing faster findings compared to conventional techniques. There are other contributions to microfluid in AD that are discussed briefly. However, there are some limitations accompanying microfluidics that need to be worked on to be used for AD. This study aims to bridge the gap in understanding AD with the synergistic use of promising technologies; microfluid and nanotechnology for future advancements.
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- Omnya A Sharallah
- PharmD Program, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (EJUST), New Borg El Arab, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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- Department of Biosciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Dehmi Kalan, Jaipur-Ajmer Expressway, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303007, India.
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- PharmD Program, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (EJUST), New Borg El Arab, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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Wang J, Sui Z, Huang W, Yu Z, Guo L. Biomimetic hydrogels with mesoscale collagen architecture for patient-derived tumor organoids culture. Bioact Mater 2024; 38:384-398. [PMID: 38764448 PMCID: PMC11101944 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.04.035] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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Patient-derived tumor organoids (PDTOs) shows great potential as a preclinical model. However, the current methods for establishing PDTOs primarily focus on modulating local properties, such as sub-micrometer topographies. Nevertheless, they neglect to capture the global millimeter or intermediate mesoscale architecture that have been demonstrated to influence tumor response to therapeutic treatment and tumor progression. In this study, we present a rapid technique for generating collagen bundles with an average length of 90 ± 27 μm and a mean diameter of 5 ± 1.5 μm from tumor tissue debris that underwent mechanical agitation following enzymatic digestion. The collagen bundles were subsequently utilized for the fabrication of biomimetic hydrogels, incorporating microbial transglutaminase (mTG) crosslinked gelatin. These biomimetic hydrogels, referred to as MC-gel, were specifically designed for patient-derived tumor organoids. The lung cancer organoids cultured in MC-gel exhibited larger diameters and higher cell viability compared to those cultured in gels lacking the mesoscale collagen bundle; moreover, their irregular morphology more closely resembled that observed in vivo. The MC-gel-based lung cancer organoids effectively replicated the histology and mutational landscapes observed in the original donor patient's tumor tissue. Additionally, these lung cancer organoids showed a remarkable similarity in their gene expression and drug response across different matrices. This recently developed model holds great potential for investigating the occurrence, progression, metastasis, and management of tumors, thereby offering opportunities for personalized medicine and customized treatment options.
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- Jiaxin Wang
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Precision Medicine for Cancers, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academic of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, 518116, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Precision Medicine for Cancers, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academic of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, 518116, China
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- Center for Cell and Gene Circuit Design, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, Guangdong, China
- Department of Biology, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Precision Medicine for Cancers, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academic of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, 518116, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Precision Medicine for Cancers, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academic of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, 518116, China
- Department of Biology, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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Miao MZ, Lee JS, Yamada KM, Loeser RF. Integrin signalling in joint development, homeostasis and osteoarthritis. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2024; 20:492-509. [PMID: 39014254 DOI: 10.1038/s41584-024-01130-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Integrins are key regulators of cell-matrix interactions during joint development and joint tissue homeostasis, as well as in the development of osteoarthritis (OA). The signalling cascades initiated by the interactions of integrins with a complex network of extracellular matrix (ECM) components and intracellular adaptor proteins orchestrate cellular responses necessary for maintaining joint tissue integrity. Dysregulated integrin signalling, triggered by matrix degradation products such as matrikines, disrupts this delicate balance, tipping the scales towards an environment conducive to OA pathogenesis. The interplay between integrin signalling and growth factor pathways further underscores the multifaceted nature of OA. Moreover, emerging insights into the role of endocytic trafficking in regulating integrin signalling add a new layer of complexity to the understanding of OA development. To harness the therapeutic potential of targeting integrins for mitigation of OA, comprehensive understanding of their molecular mechanisms across joint tissues is imperative. Ultimately, deciphering the complexities of integrin signalling will advance the ability to treat OA and alleviate its global burden.
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- Michael Z Miao
- Cell Biology Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Craniofacial Anomalies and Regeneration Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Craniofacial Anomalies and Regeneration Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Office of the Clinical Director, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Cell Biology Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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Kim J, Yoon T, Lee S, Kim PJ, Kim Y. Reconstitution of human tissue barrier function for precision and personalized medicine. LAB ON A CHIP 2024; 24:3347-3366. [PMID: 38895863 DOI: 10.1039/d4lc00104d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Tissue barriers in a body, well known as tissue-to-tissue interfaces represented by endothelium of the blood vessels or epithelium of organs, are essential for maintaining physiological homeostasis by regulating molecular and cellular transports. It is crucial for predicting drug response to understand physiology of tissue barriers through which drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized and excreted. Since the FDA Modernization Act 2.0, which prompts the inception of alternative technologies for animal models, tissue barrier chips, one of the applications of organ-on-a-chip or microphysiological system (MPS), have only recently been utilized in the context of drug development. Recent advancements in stem cell technology have brightened the prospects for the application of tissue barrier chips in personalized medicine. In past decade, designing and engineering these microfluidic devices, and demonstrating the ability to reconstitute tissue functions were main focus of this field. However, the field is now advancing to the next level of challenges: validating their utility in drug evaluation and creating personalized models using patient-derived cells. In this review, we briefly introduce key design parameters to develop functional tissue barrier chip, explore the remarkable recent progress in the field of tissue barrier chips and discuss future perspectives on realizing personalized medicine through the utilization of tissue barrier chips.
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- Jaehoon Kim
- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
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- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
- Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
- Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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Gonzalez-Sanchez FA, Sanchez-Huerta TM, Huerta-Gonzalez A, Sepulveda-Villegas M, Altamirano J, Aguilar-Aleman JP, Garcia-Varela R. Diabetes current and future translatable therapies. Endocrine 2024:10.1007/s12020-024-03944-8. [PMID: 38971945 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-024-03944-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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Diabetes is one of the major diseases and concerns of public health systems that affects over 200 million patients worldwide. It is estimated that 90% of these patients suffer from diabetes type 2, while 10% present diabetes type 1. This type of diabetes and certain types of diabetes type 2, are characterized by dysregulation of blood glycemic levels due to the total or partial depletion of insulin-secreting pancreatic β-cells. Different approaches have been proposed for long-term treatment of insulin-dependent patients; amongst them, cell-based approaches have been the subject of basic and clinical research since they allow blood glucose level sensing and in situ insulin secretion. The current gold standard for insulin-dependent patients is on-demand exogenous insulin application; cell-based therapies aim to remove this burden from the patient and caregivers. In recent years, protocols to isolate and implant pancreatic islets from diseased donors have been developed and tested in clinical trials. Nevertheless, the shortage of donors, along with the need of immunosuppressive companion therapies, have pushed researchers to focus their attention and efforts to overcome these disadvantages and develop alternative strategies. This review discusses current tested clinical approaches and future potential alternatives for diabetes type 1, and some diabetes type 2, insulin-dependent patients. Additionally, advantages and disadvantages of these discussed methods.
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- Fabio Antonio Gonzalez-Sanchez
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Departamento de Bioingeniería y Biotecnología, Av. General Ramon Corona No 2514, Colonia Nuevo Mexico, CP 45201, Zapopan, Jalisco, México
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Departamento de Bioingeniería y Biotecnología, Av. General Ramon Corona No 2514, Colonia Nuevo Mexico, CP 45201, Zapopan, Jalisco, México
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Departamento de Bioingeniería y Biotecnología, Av. General Ramon Corona No 2514, Colonia Nuevo Mexico, CP 45201, Zapopan, Jalisco, México
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- Departamento de Medicina Genómica y Hepatología, Hospital Civil de Guadalajara, "Fray Antonio Alcalde", Guadalajara, 44280, Jalisco, Mexico
- Departamento de Biología Molecular y Genómica, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, 44100, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Epigmenio González 500, San Pablo, 76130, Santiago de Queretaro, Qro, México
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Departamento de Ingenieria Biomedica, Av. General Ramon Corona No 2514, Colonia Nuevo Mexico, CP 45201, Zapopan, Jalisco, México
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Departamento de Bioingeniería y Biotecnología, Av. General Ramon Corona No 2514, Colonia Nuevo Mexico, CP 45201, Zapopan, Jalisco, México.
- Carbone Cancer Center, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1111 Highland Ave, Wisconsin, 53705, Madison, USA.
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Hilai K, Grubich D, Akrawi M, Zhu H, Zaghloul R, Shi C, Do M, Zhu D, Zhang J. Mechanical evolution of metastatic cancer cells in three-dimensional microenvironment. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.06.27.601015. [PMID: 39005477 PMCID: PMC11244934 DOI: 10.1101/2024.06.27.601015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Cellular biomechanics plays critical roles in cancer metastasis and tumor progression. Existing studies on cancer cell biomechanics are mostly conducted in flat 2D conditions, where cells' behavior can differ considerably from those in 3D physiological environments. Despite great advances in developing 3D in vitro models, probing cellular elasticity in 3D conditions remains a major challenge for existing technologies. In this work, we utilize optical Brillouin microscopy to longitudinally acquire mechanical images of growing cancerous spheroids over the period of eight days. The dense mechanical mapping from Brillouin microscopy enables us to extract spatially resolved and temporally evolving mechanical features that were previously inaccessible. Using an established machine learning algorithm, we demonstrate that incorporating these extracted mechanical features significantly improves the classification accuracy of cancer cells, from 74% to 95%. Building on this finding, we have developed a deep learning pipeline capable of accurately differentiating cancerous spheroids from normal ones solely using Brillouin images, suggesting the mechanical features of cancer cells could potentially serve as a new biomarker in cancer classification and detection.
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- Karlin Hilai
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Computer Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Computer Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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Onbas R, Arslan Yildiz A. Biopatterning of 3D Cellular Model by Contactless Magnetic Manipulation for Cardiotoxicity Screening. Tissue Eng Part A 2024; 30:367-376. [PMID: 37974427 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.0197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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Impact statement Contactless manipulation and cell patterning techniques provide rapid and cost-effective three-dimensional (3D) cell culture model formation for tissue engineering applications. The present study introduces a new methodology that comprised alginate-based bioink to pattern cells via contactless magnetic manipulation to fabricate 3D cardiac structures. The developed cardiac model was evaluated in terms of Doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity and biopatterned 3D cardiac structures were found more resistant to drug exposure compared to two-dimensional control.
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- Rabia Onbas
- Department of Bioengineering, Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH), Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH), Izmir, Turkey
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Cadavid JL, Li NT, McGuigan AP. Bridging systems biology and tissue engineering: Unleashing the full potential of complex 3D in vitro tissue models of disease. BIOPHYSICS REVIEWS 2024; 5:021301. [PMID: 38617201 PMCID: PMC11008916 DOI: 10.1063/5.0179125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Rapid advances in tissue engineering have resulted in more complex and physiologically relevant 3D in vitro tissue models with applications in fundamental biology and therapeutic development. However, the complexity provided by these models is often not leveraged fully due to the reductionist methods used to analyze them. Computational and mathematical models developed in the field of systems biology can address this issue. Yet, traditional systems biology has been mostly applied to simpler in vitro models with little physiological relevance and limited cellular complexity. Therefore, integrating these two inherently interdisciplinary fields can result in new insights and move both disciplines forward. In this review, we provide a systematic overview of how systems biology has been integrated with 3D in vitro tissue models and discuss key application areas where the synergies between both fields have led to important advances with potential translational impact. We then outline key directions for future research and discuss a framework for further integration between fields.
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Di Marzio N, Tognato R, Bella ED, De Giorgis V, Manfredi M, Cochis A, Alini M, Serra T. Differential proteomics profile of microcapillary networks in response to sound pattern-driven local cell density enhancement. BIOMATERIALS AND BIOSYSTEMS 2024; 14:100094. [PMID: 38596510 PMCID: PMC11001772 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbiosy.2024.100094] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Spatial cell organization and biofabrication of microcapillary networks in vitro has a great potential in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. This study explores the impact of local cell density enhancement achieved through an innovative sound-based patterning on microcapillary networks formation and their proteomic profile. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) and human pericytes from placenta (hPC-PL) were mixed in a fibrin suspension. The mild effect of sound-induced hydrodynamic forces condensed cells into architected geometries showing good fidelity to the numerical simulation of the physical process. Local cell density increased significantly within the patterned areas and the capillary-like structures formed following the cell density gradient. Over five days, these patterns were well-maintained, resulting in concentric circles and honeycomb-like structures. Proteomic analysis of the pre-condensed cells cultured for 5 days, revealed over 900 differentially expressed proteins when cells were preassembled through mild-hydrodynamic forces. Gene ontology (GO) enrichment analysis identified cellular components, molecular functions, and biological processes that were up- and down-regulated, providing insights regarding molecular processes influenced by the local density enhancement. Furthermore, we employed Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) to identify altered pathways and predict upstream regulators. Notably, VEGF-A emerged as one of the most prominent upstream regulators. Accordingly, this study initiates the unraveling of the changes in microcapillary networks at both molecular and proteins level induced by cell condensation obtained through sound patterning. The findings provide valuable insights for further investigation into sound patterning as a biofabrication technique for creating more complex microcapillary networks and advancing in vitro models.
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- N. Di Marzio
- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Health Sciences, Center for Translational Research and Autoimmune and Allergic Diseases (CAAD), University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Translational Medicine, Center for Translational Research and Autoimmune and Allergic Diseases (CAAD), University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, Center for Translational Research and Autoimmune and Allergic Diseases (CAAD), University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Center for Translational Research and Autoimmune and Allergic Diseases (CAAD), University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- CTR Department, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Collaborative Research Partner, AO CMF CPP Bone Regeneration, Davos, Switzerland
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Bozuyuk U, Wrede P, Yildiz E, Sitti M. Roadmap for Clinical Translation of Mobile Microrobotics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311462. [PMID: 38380776 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311462] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Medical microrobotics is an emerging field to revolutionize clinical applications in diagnostics and therapeutics of various diseases. On the other hand, the mobile microrobotics field has important obstacles to pass before clinical translation. This article focuses on these challenges and provides a roadmap of medical microrobots to enable their clinical use. From the concept of a "magic bullet" to the physicochemical interactions of microrobots in complex biological environments in medical applications, there are several translational steps to consider. Clinical translation of mobile microrobots is only possible with a close collaboration between clinical experts and microrobotics researchers to address the technical challenges in microfabrication, safety, and imaging. The clinical application potential can be materialized by designing microrobots that can solve the current main challenges, such as actuation limitations, material stability, and imaging constraints. The strengths and weaknesses of the current progress in the microrobotics field are discussed and a roadmap for their clinical applications in the near future is outlined.
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- Ugur Bozuyuk
- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
- Institute for Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zurich, Zurich, 8093, Switzerland
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- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
- School of Medicine and College of Engineering, Koc University, Istanbul, 34450, Turkey
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Gordiyenko OI, Kovalenko IF, Rogulska OY, Trufanova NA, Gurina TM, Trufanov OV, Petrenko OY. Theory-based cryopreservation mode of mesenchymal stromal cell spheroids. Cryobiology 2024; 115:104906. [PMID: 38762155 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2024.104906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Cryopreservation of spheroids requires development of new improved methods. The plasma membranes permeability coefficients for water and cryoprotectants determine time characteristics of mass transfer through the cell membranes, and therefore the optimal modes of cells cryopreservation. Here we proposed an approach to cryopreservation of multicellular spheroids which considers their generalized characteristics as analogues of the membranes' permeability coefficients of the individual cells. We have determined such integral characteristics of spheroids from mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) as osmotically inactive volume; permeability coefficients for water and Me2SO molecules and the activation energy of their penetration. Based on these characteristics, we calculated the osmotic behavior of multicellular spheroids under cooling conditions to select the optimal cooling rate. We also determined the optimal cooling rate of spheroids using the probabilistic model developed based on the two-factor theory of cryodamage. From the calculation it follows that the optimal cooling rate of the MSC-based spheroids is 0.75°С/min. To verify the obtained theoretical estimates, we conducted experiments on freezing MSC-based spheroids under different modes. The obtained results of primary viability screening indicate that freezing at a constant linear cooling rate of 0.75-1.0°С/min gives a good result. Theoretical prediction of the spheroid osmotic behavior during cooling provided the basis for experimental verification of varying the temperature to which slow cooling should be carried out before immersion in liquid nitrogen. Slow freezing of spheroids to -40 °C followed by immersion in liquid nitrogen was shown to preserve cells better than slow freezing to -80 °C. Obtained data allow more effective use of MSC-based spheroids in drug screening and regenerative medicine.
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- O I Gordiyenko
- Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine.
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- Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine.
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- Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine; Institute of Physiology, Czech Academy of Science, Prague, Czech Republic; Institute of Experimental Medicine, Czech Academy of Science, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine.
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- Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine.
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- Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine.
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- Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine.
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Bissoyi A, Gao Y, Tomás RMF, Kinney NLH, Whale TF, Guo Q, Gibson MI. Cryopreservation and Rapid Recovery of Differentiated Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Cells at Complex Transwell Interfaces Is Enabled by Chemically Induced Ice Nucleation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16. [PMID: 38671549 PMCID: PMC11082836 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Cell-based models, such as organ-on-chips, can replace and inform in vivo (animal) studies for drug discovery, toxicology, and biomedical science, but most cannot be banked "ready to use" as they do not survive conventional cryopreservation with DMSO alone. Here, we demonstrate how macromolecular ice nucleators enable the successful cryopreservation of epithelial intestinal models supported upon the interface of transwells, allowing recovery of function in just 7 days post-thaw directly from the freezer, compared to 21 days from conventional suspension cryopreservation. Caco-2 cells and Caco-2/HT29-MTX cocultures are cryopreserved on transwell inserts, with chemically induced ice nucleation at warmer temperatures resulting in increased cell viability but crucially retaining the complex cellular adhesion on the transwell insert interfaces, which other cryoprotectants do not. Trans-epithelial electrical resistance measurements, confocal microscopy, histology, and whole-cell proteomics demonstrated the rapid recovery of differentiated cell function, including the formation of tight junctions. Lucifer yellow permeability assays confirmed that the barrier functions of the cells were intact. This work will help solve the long-standing problem of transwell tissue barrier model storage, facilitating access to advanced predictive cellular models. This is underpinned by precise control of the nucleation temperature, addressing a crucial biophysical mode of damage.
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- Akalabya Bissoyi
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
- Manchester
Institute of Biotechnology, University of
Manchester, 131 Princess Street, Manchester M1 7DN, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, U.K.
- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University
of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Cryologyx
Ltd, Venture Centre, University of Warwick
Science Park, Coventry CV4 7EZ, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, U.K.
- Royal
Botanic Gardens Kew, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TN, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, U.K.
- School
of Earth and Environment, University of
Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, U.K.
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University
of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, U.K.
- Division
of Biomedical Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, U.K.
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
- Manchester
Institute of Biotechnology, University of
Manchester, 131 Princess Street, Manchester M1 7DN, U.K.
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Niżnik Ł, Noga M, Kobylarz D, Frydrych A, Krośniak A, Kapka-Skrzypczak L, Jurowski K. Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs)-Toxicity, Safety and Green Synthesis: A Critical Review. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4057. [PMID: 38612865 PMCID: PMC11012566 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25074057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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In recent years, the extensive exploration of Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs) has captivated the scientific community due to their versatile applications across various industries. With sizes typically ranging from 1 to 100 nm, AuNPs have emerged as promising entities for innovative technologies. This article comprehensively reviews recent advancements in AuNPs research, encompassing synthesis methodologies, diverse applications, and crucial insights into their toxicological profiles. Synthesis techniques for AuNPs span physical, chemical, and biological routes, focusing on eco-friendly "green synthesis" approaches. A critical examination of physical and chemical methods reveals their limitations, including high costs and the potential toxicity associated with using chemicals. Moreover, this article investigates the biosafety implications of AuNPs, shedding light on their potential toxic effects on cellular, tissue, and organ levels. By synthesizing key findings, this review underscores the pressing need for a thorough understanding of AuNPs toxicities, providing essential insights for safety assessment and advancing green toxicology principles.
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- Łukasz Niżnik
- Department of Regulatory and Forensic Toxicology, Institute of Medical Expertise, Łódź, ul. Aleksandrowska 67/93, 91-205 Łódź, Poland (K.J.)
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- Department of Regulatory and Forensic Toxicology, Institute of Medical Expertise, Łódź, ul. Aleksandrowska 67/93, 91-205 Łódź, Poland (K.J.)
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- Department of Regulatory and Forensic Toxicology, Institute of Medical Expertise, Łódź, ul. Aleksandrowska 67/93, 91-205 Łódź, Poland (K.J.)
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- Laboratory of Innovative Toxicological Research and Analyses, Institute of Medical Studies, Medical College, Rzeszów University, Al. mjr. W. Kopisto 2a, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Regulatory and Forensic Toxicology, Institute of Medical Expertise, Łódź, ul. Aleksandrowska 67/93, 91-205 Łódź, Poland (K.J.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Translational Research, Institute of Rural Health, 20-090 Lublin, Poland
- World Institute for Family Health, Calisia University, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland
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- Department of Regulatory and Forensic Toxicology, Institute of Medical Expertise, Łódź, ul. Aleksandrowska 67/93, 91-205 Łódź, Poland (K.J.)
- Laboratory of Innovative Toxicological Research and Analyses, Institute of Medical Studies, Medical College, Rzeszów University, Al. mjr. W. Kopisto 2a, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland
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Vo Q, Benam KH. Advancements in preclinical human-relevant modeling of pulmonary vasculature on-chip. Eur J Pharm Sci 2024; 195:106709. [PMID: 38246431 PMCID: PMC10939731 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2024.106709] [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: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Preclinical human-relevant modeling of organ-specific vasculature offers a unique opportunity to recreate pathophysiological intercellular, tissue-tissue, and cell-matrix interactions for a broad range of applications. Lung vasculature is particularly important due to its involvement in genesis and progression of rare, debilitating disorders as well as common chronic pathologies. Here, we provide an overview of the latest advances in the development of pulmonary vascular (PV) models using emerging microfluidic tissue engineering technology Organs-on-Chips (so-called PV-Chips). We first review the currently reported PV-Chip systems and their key features, and then critically discuss their major limitations in reproducing in vivo-seen and disease-relevant cellularity, localization, and microstructure. We conclude by presenting latest efforts to overcome such technical and biological limitations and future directions.
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- Quoc Vo
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA; Vascular Medicine Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
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Noro J, Vilaça-Faria H, Reis RL, Pirraco RP. Extracellular matrix-derived materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine: A journey from isolation to characterization and application. Bioact Mater 2024; 34:494-519. [PMID: 38298755 PMCID: PMC10827697 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.01.004] [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: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Biomaterial choice is an essential step during the development tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM) applications. The selected biomaterial must present properties allowing the physiological-like recapitulation of several processes that lead to the reestablishment of homeostatic tissue or organ function. Biomaterials derived from the extracellular matrix (ECM) present many such properties and their use in the field has been steadily increasing. Considering this growing importance, it becomes imperative to provide a comprehensive overview of ECM biomaterials, encompassing their sourcing, processing, and integration into TERM applications. This review compiles the main strategies used to isolate and process ECM-derived biomaterials as well as different techniques used for its characterization, namely biochemical and chemical, physical, morphological, and biological. Lastly, some of their applications in the TERM field are explored and discussed.
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- Jennifer Noro
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs – Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's – PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs – Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's – PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs – Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's – PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs – Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's – PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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Harken AD, Deoli NT, Perez Campos C, Ponnaiya B, Garty G, Lee GS, Casper MJ, Dhingra S, Li W, Johnson GW, Amundson SA, Grabham PW, Hillman EMC, Brenner DJ. Combined ion beam irradiation platform and 3D fluorescence microscope for cellular cancer research. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2024; 15:2561-2577. [PMID: 38633084 PMCID: PMC11019671 DOI: 10.1364/boe.522969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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To improve particle radiotherapy, we need a better understanding of the biology of radiation effects, particularly in heavy ion radiation therapy, where global responses are observed despite energy deposition in only a subset of cells. Here, we integrated a high-speed swept confocally-aligned planar excitation (SCAPE) microscope into a focused ion beam irradiation platform to allow real-time 3D structural and functional imaging of living biological samples during and after irradiation. We demonstrate dynamic imaging of the acute effects of irradiation on 3D cultures of U87 human glioblastoma cells, revealing characteristic changes in cellular movement and intracellular calcium signaling following ionizing irradiation.
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- Andrew D Harken
- Radiological Research Accelerator Facility, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 136 S. Broadway, P.O. Box 21, Irvington, New York 10533, USA
- Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 630 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Radiological Research Accelerator Facility, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 136 S. Broadway, P.O. Box 21, Irvington, New York 10533, USA
- Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 630 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Laboratory for Functional Optical Imaging, Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Radiology, Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute and Kavli Institute for Brain Sciences, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027, USA
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- Radiological Research Accelerator Facility, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 136 S. Broadway, P.O. Box 21, Irvington, New York 10533, USA
- Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 630 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Radiological Research Accelerator Facility, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 136 S. Broadway, P.O. Box 21, Irvington, New York 10533, USA
- Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 630 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Laboratory for Functional Optical Imaging, Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Radiology, Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute and Kavli Institute for Brain Sciences, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027, USA
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- Laboratory for Functional Optical Imaging, Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Radiology, Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute and Kavli Institute for Brain Sciences, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027, USA
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- Laboratory for Functional Optical Imaging, Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Radiology, Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute and Kavli Institute for Brain Sciences, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027, USA
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- Laboratory for Functional Optical Imaging, Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Radiology, Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute and Kavli Institute for Brain Sciences, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027, USA
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- Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 630 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 630 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 630 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Laboratory for Functional Optical Imaging, Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Radiology, Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute and Kavli Institute for Brain Sciences, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027, USA
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- Radiological Research Accelerator Facility, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 136 S. Broadway, P.O. Box 21, Irvington, New York 10533, USA
- Center for Radiological Research, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 630 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
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Chen J, Liu Z, Wang Z, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Zhan Z, Gong X, Xu T. One-step biofabrication of liquid core-GelMa shell microbeads for in situ hollow cell ball self-assembly. Regen Biomater 2024; 11:rbae021. [PMID: 38525324 PMCID: PMC10960924 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbae021] [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: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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There are many instances of hollow-structure morphogenesis in the development of tissues. Thus, the fabrication of hollow structures in a simple, high-throughput and homogeneous manner with proper natural biomaterial combination is valuable for developmental studies and tissue engineering, while it is a significant challenge in biofabrication field. We present a novel method for the fabrication of a hollow cell module using a coaxial co-flow capillary microfluidic device. Sacrificial gelatin laden with cells in the inner layer and GelMa in the outer layer are used via a coaxial co-flow capillary microfluidic device to produce homogenous micro-beads. The overall and core sizes of core-shell microbeads were well controlled. When using human vein vascular endothelial cells to demonstrate how cells line the inner surface of core-shell beads, as the core liquifies, a hollow cell ball with asymmetric features is fabricated. After release from the GelMa shell, individual cell balls are obtained and deformed cell balls can self-recover. This platform paves way for complex hollow tissue modeling in vitro, and further modulation of matrix stiffness, curvature and biochemical composition to mimic in vivo microenvironments.
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- Jianwei Chen
- Bio-intelligent Manufacturing and Living Matter Bioprinting Center, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518057, People’s Republic of China
- Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Nanshan District, People’s Republic of China
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- Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, People’s Republic of China
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- Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, People’s Republic of China
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- Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Nanshan District, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science Program, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Bio-intelligent Manufacturing and Living Matter Bioprinting Center, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518057, People’s Republic of China
- Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, People’s Republic of China
- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, People’s Republic of China
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Guz W, Podgórski R, Aebisher D, Truszkiewicz A, Machorowska-Pieniążek A, Cieślar G, Kawczyk-Krupka A, Bartusik-Aebisher D. Utility of 1.5 Tesla MRI Scanner in the Management of Small Sample Sizes Driven from 3D Breast Cell Culture. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3009. [PMID: 38474256 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25053009] [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: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The aim of this work was to use and optimize a 1.5 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system for three-dimensional (3D) images of small samples obtained from breast cell cultures in vitro. The basis of this study was to design MRI equipment to enable imaging of MCF-7 breast cancer cell cultures (about 1 million cells) in 1.5 and 2 mL glass tubes and/or bioreactors with an external diameter of less than 20 mm. Additionally, the development of software to calculate longitudinal and transverse relaxation times is described. Imaging tests were performed using a clinical MRI scanner OPTIMA 360 manufactured by GEMS. Due to the size of the tested objects, it was necessary to design additional receiving circuits allowing for the study of MCF-7 cell cultures placed in glass bioreactors. The examined sample's volume did not exceed 2.0 mL nor did the number of cells exceed 1 million. This work also included a modification of the sequence to allow for the analysis of T1 and T2 relaxation times. The analysis was performed using the MATLAB package (produced by MathWorks). The created application is based on medical MR images saved in the DICOM3.0 standard which ensures that the data analyzed are reliable and unchangeable in an unintentional manner that could affect the measurement results. The possibility of using 1.5 T MRI systems for cell culture research providing quantitative information from in vitro studies was realized. The scanning resolution for FOV = 5 cm and the matrix was achieved at a level of resolution of less than 0.1 mm/pixel. Receiving elements were built allowing for the acquisition of data for MRI image reconstruction confirmed by images of a phantom with a known structure and geometry. Magnetic resonance sequences were modified for the saturation recovery (SR) method, the purpose of which was to determine relaxation times. An application in MATLAB was developed that allows for the analysis of T1 and T2 relaxation times. The relaxation times of cell cultures were determined over a 6-week period. In the first week, the T1 time value was 1100 ± 40 ms, which decreased to 673 ± 59 ms by the sixth week. For T2, the results were 171 ± 10 ms and 128 ± 12 ms, respectively.
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- Wiesław Guz
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Medical College of the University of Rzeszow, 35-310 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and General Chemistry, Medical College of the University of Rzeszow, 35-310 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Photomedicine and Physical Chemistry, Medical College of the University of Rzeszow, 35-310 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Photomedicine and Physical Chemistry, Medical College of the University of Rzeszow, 35-310 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Internal Diseases, Angiology and Physical Medicine, Centre for Laser Diagnostics and Therapy, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Batorego 15, 41-902 Bytom, Poland
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- Department of Internal Diseases, Angiology and Physical Medicine, Centre for Laser Diagnostics and Therapy, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Batorego 15, 41-902 Bytom, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and General Chemistry, Medical College of the University of Rzeszow, 35-310 Rzeszów, Poland
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McKinley JP, O'Connell GD. Review of state-of-the-art micro and macro-bioreactors for the intervertebral disc. J Biomech 2024; 165:111964. [PMID: 38412621 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2024.111964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Lower back pain continues to be a global epidemic, limiting quality of life and ability to work, due in large part to symptomatic disc degeneration. Development of more effective and less invasive biological strategies are needed to treat disc degeneration. In vitro models such as macro- or micro-bioreactors or mechanically active organ-chips hold great promise in reducing the need for animal studies that may have limited clinical translatability, due to harsher and more complex mechanical loading environments in human discs than in most animal models. This review highlights the complex loading conditions of the disc in situ, evaluates state-of-the-art designs for applying such complex loads across multiple length scales, from macro-bioreactors that load whole discs to organ-chips that aim to replicate cellular or engineered tissue loading. Emphasis was placed on the rapidly evolving more customizable organ-chips, given their greater potential for studying the progression and treatment of symptomatic disc degeneration. Lastly, this review identifies new trends and challenges for using organ-chips to assess therapeutic strategies.
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- Jonathan P McKinley
- Berkeley BioMechanics Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley 94720, CA, USA.
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- Berkeley BioMechanics Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley 94720, CA, USA.
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Nesakumar M, Luke EH, Vetrivel U. Next-Gen Dual Transcriptomics for Adult Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Biomarkers and Host-Pathogen Interplay in Human Cells: A Strategic Review. Indian J Microbiol 2024; 64:36-47. [PMID: 38468742 PMCID: PMC10924812 DOI: 10.1007/s12088-023-01143-z] [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: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health concern that results in significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in middle- to low-income countries. Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) in adults is a form of TB that affects organs other than the lungs and is challenging to diagnose and treat due to a lack of accurate early diagnostic markers and inadequate knowledge of host immunity. Next-generation sequencing-based approaches have shown potential for identifying diagnostic biomarkers and host immune responses related to EPTB. This strategic review discusses on the significance using primary human cells and cell lines for in vitro transcriptomic studies on common forms of EPTB, such as lymph node TB, brain TB, bone TB, and endometrial TB to derive potential insights. While organoids have shown promise as a model system, primary cell lines still remain a valuable tool for studying host-pathogen interplay due to their conserved immune system, non-iPSC origin, and lack of heterogeneity in cell population. This review outlines a basic workflow for researchers interested in performing transcriptomics studies in EPTB, and also discusses the potential of cell-line based dual RNA-Seq technology for deciphering comprehensive transcriptomic signatures, host-pathogen interplay, and biomarkers from the host and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Thus, emphasizing the implementation of this technique which can significantly contribute to the global anti-TB effort and advance our understanding of EPTB. Graphical Abstract
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- Manohar Nesakumar
- Department of Virology and Biotechnology, Bioinformatics Division, Indian Council for Medical Research-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR-NIRT), Chennai, India
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- Department of Virology and Biotechnology, Bioinformatics Division, Indian Council for Medical Research-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR-NIRT), Chennai, India
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- Department of Virology and Biotechnology, Bioinformatics Division, Indian Council for Medical Research-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR-NIRT), Chennai, India
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Lopes V, Moreira G, Bramini M, Capasso A. The potential of graphene coatings as neural interfaces. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2024; 9:384-406. [PMID: 38231692 DOI: 10.1039/d3nh00461a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Recent advances in nanotechnology design and fabrication have shaped the landscape for the development of ideal cell interfaces based on biomaterials. A holistic evaluation of the requirements for a cell interface is a highly complex task. Biocompatibility is a crucial requirement which is affected by the interface's properties, including elemental composition, morphology, and surface chemistry. This review explores the current state-of-the-art on graphene coatings produced by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and applied as neural interfaces, detailing the key properties required to design an interface capable of physiologically interacting with neural cells. The interfaces are classified into substrates and scaffolds to differentiate the planar and three-dimensional environments where the cells can adhere and proliferate. The role of specific features such as mechanical properties, porosity and wettability are investigated. We further report on the specific brain-interface applications where CVD graphene paved the way to revolutionary advances in biomedicine. Future studies on the long-term effects of graphene-based materials in vivo will unlock even more potentially disruptive neuro-applications.
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- Vicente Lopes
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal.
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal.
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- Department of Cell Biology, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal.
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Maurissen TL, Spielmann AJ, Schellenberg G, Bickle M, Vieira JR, Lai SY, Pavlou G, Fauser S, Westenskow PD, Kamm RD, Ragelle H. Modeling early pathophysiological phenotypes of diabetic retinopathy in a human inner blood-retinal barrier-on-a-chip. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1372. [PMID: 38355716 PMCID: PMC10866954 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45456-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular disorder characterized by inner blood-retinal barrier (iBRB) breakdown and irreversible vision loss. While the symptoms of DR are known, disease mechanisms including basement membrane thickening, pericyte dropout and capillary damage remain poorly understood and interventions to repair diseased iBRB microvascular networks have not been developed. In addition, current approaches using animal models and in vitro systems lack translatability and predictivity to finding new target pathways. Here, we develop a diabetic iBRB-on-a-chip that produces pathophysiological phenotypes and disease pathways in vitro that are representative of clinical diagnoses. We show that diabetic stimulation of the iBRB-on-a-chip mirrors DR features, including pericyte loss, vascular regression, ghost vessels, and production of pro-inflammatory factors. We also report transcriptomic data from diabetic iBRB microvascular networks that may reveal drug targets, and examine pericyte-endothelial cell stabilizing strategies. In summary, our model recapitulates key features of disease, and may inform future therapies for DR.
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- Thomas L Maurissen
- Roche Pharma Research and Early Development, Cardiovascular, Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Ophthalmology, Roche Innovation Center Basel, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Roche Pharma Research and Early Development, Cardiovascular, Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Ophthalmology, Roche Innovation Center Basel, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Roche Pharma Research and Early Development, Cardiovascular, Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Ophthalmology, Roche Innovation Center Basel, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Roche Pharma Research and Early Development, Institute of Human Biology, Roche Innovation Center Basel, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Roche Pharma Research and Early Development, Cardiovascular, Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Ophthalmology, Roche Innovation Center Basel, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Roche Pharma Research and Early Development, Cardiovascular, Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Ophthalmology, Roche Innovation Center Basel, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Roche Pharma Research and Early Development, Cardiovascular, Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Ophthalmology, Roche Innovation Center Basel, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Roche Pharma Research and Early Development, Cardiovascular, Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Ophthalmology, Roche Innovation Center Basel, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.
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- Roche Pharma Research and Early Development, Cardiovascular, Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Ophthalmology, Roche Innovation Center Basel, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland.
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Balachander GM, Nilawar S, Meka SRK, Ghosh LD, Chatterjee K. Unravelling microRNA regulation and miRNA-mRNA regulatory networks in osteogenesis driven by 3D nanotopographical cues. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:978-989. [PMID: 38189225 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01597a] [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: 01/09/2024]
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Three-dimensional (3D) culturing of cells is being adopted for developing tissues for various applications such as mechanistic studies, drug testing, tissue regeneration, and animal-free meat. These approaches often involve cost-effective differentiation of stem or progenitor cells. One approach is to exploit architectural cues on a 3D substrate to drive cellular differentiation, which has been shown to be effective in various studies. Although extensive gene expression data from such studies have shown that gene expression patterns might differ, the gene regulatory networks controlling the expression of genes are rarely studied. In this study, we profiled genes and microRNAs (miRNAs) via next-generation sequencing (NGS) in human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) driven toward osteogenesis via architectural cues in 3D matrices (3D conditions) and compared with cells in two-dimensional (2D) culture driven toward osteogenesis via soluble osteoinductive factors (OF conditions). The total number of differentially expressed genes was smaller in 3D compared to OF conditions. A distinct set of genes was observed under these conditions that have been shown to control osteogenic differentiation via different pathways. Small RNA sequencing revealed a core set of miRNAs to be differentially expressed under these conditions, similar to those that have been previously implicated in osteogenesis. We also observed a distinct regulation of miRNAs in these samples that can modulate gene expression, suggesting supplementary gene regulatory networks operative under different stimuli. This study provides insights into studying gene regulatory networks for identifying critical nodes to target for enhanced cellular differentiation and reveal the differences in physical and biochemical cues to drive cell fates.
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- Gowri Manohari Balachander
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, Varanasi-221005, India.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012, India.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012, India.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012, India.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012, India.
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Lin S, Ota U, Imazato H, Takahashi K, Ishizuka M, Osaki T. In vitro evaluation of the efficacy of photodynamic therapy using 5-ALA on homologous feline mammary tumors in 2D and 3D culture conditions and a mouse subcutaneous model with 3D cultured cells. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2024; 45:103993. [PMID: 38280675 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2024.103993] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Numerous studies have shown that photodynamic therapy (PDT) has a therapeutic effect on mammary tumor cells, with 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA-HCL) being a commonly used photosensitizer for PDT. Feline mammary tumors (FMTs) are relatively common. However, the cytotoxic and antitumor effects of 5-ALA-PDT on FMTs have not been clarified. To this end, we evaluated the therapeutic effect of 5-ALA-PDT on FMTs through in vitro experiments using an FMT FKR cell line established for this study. METHODS We performed 5-ALA-PDT in 2D-cultured FKR-A (adherent cells) and 3D-cultured FKR-S (spheroid cells) cells and performed a series of studies to evaluate the cell viability and determine the protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) content in the cells as well as the expression levels of mRNAs associated with PpIX production and release. An in vivo study was performed to assess the effectiveness of 5-ALA-PDT. RESULTS There was a significant difference in the concentration of PpIX in FMT cells under different incubation culture modes (2D versus 3D culture). The concentration of PpIX in FMT cells was correlated with the differences in cell culture (2D and 3D) as well as the expression levels of genes such as PEPT1, PEPT2, FECH, and HO-1. CONCLUSIONS In the in vitro study, 5-ALA-PDT had a stronger inhibitory effect on 3D-cultured FKR-S cells, which resemble the internal environment of organisms more closely. We also observed a significant inhibitory effect of 5-ALA-PDT on FMT cells in vivo. To our knowledge, this is the first study on 5-ALA-PDT for FMTs under both 2D and 3D conditions.
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- Siyao Lin
- Joint Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori 680-8553, Japan
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- SBI Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Tokyo 106-6020, Japan
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- SBI Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Tokyo 106-6020, Japan
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- Joint Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori 680-8553, Japan.
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Kabakova I, Zhang J, Xiang Y, Caponi S, Bilenca A, Guck J, Scarcelli G. Brillouin microscopy. NATURE REVIEWS. METHODS PRIMERS 2024; 4:8. [PMID: 39391288 PMCID: PMC11465583 DOI: 10.1038/s43586-023-00286-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2024]
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The field of Brillouin microscopy and imaging was established approximately 20 years ago, thanks to the development of non-scanning high-resolution optical spectrometers. Since then, the field has experienced rapid expansion, incorporating technologies from telecommunications, astrophotonics, multiplexed microscopy, quantum optics and machine learning. Consequently, these advancements have led to much-needed improvements in imaging speed, spectral resolution and sensitivity. The progress in Brillouin microscopy is driven by a strong demand for label-free and contact-free methods to characterize the mechanical properties of biomaterials at the cellular and subcellular scales. Understanding the local biomechanics of cells and tissues has become crucial in predicting cellular fate and tissue pathogenesis. This Primer aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the methods and applications of Brillouin microscopy. It includes key demonstrations of Brillouin microscopy and imaging that can serve as a reference for the existing research community and new adopters of this technology. The article concludes with an outlook, presenting the authors' vision for future developments in this vibrant field. The Primer also highlights specific examples where Brillouin microscopy can have a transformative impact on biology and biomedicine.
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- Irina Kabakova
- School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Metabolism, Digestion & Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Istituto Officina dei Materiali–National Research Council (IOM-CNR)–Research Unit in Perugia, c/o Department of Physics and Geology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be’er-Sheva, Israel
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- Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Erlangen, Germany
- Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin, Erlangen, Germany
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
- Maryland Biophysics Program, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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Malo C, Oliván S, Ochoa I, Shikanov A. In Vitro Growth of Human Follicles: Current and Future Perspectives. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1510. [PMID: 38338788 PMCID: PMC10855051 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031510] [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: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is gaining importance as a successful method to restore fertility to girls and young women at high risk of sterility. However, there are concerns regarding the safety of transplantation after ovarian tissue cryopreservation due to the high risk of reintroducing cancer cells and causing disease recurrence. In these cases, the development of culture systems that support oocyte development from the primordial follicle stage is required. Notable achievements have been reached in human follicle in vitro growth in the past decade. Currently, systems for the in vitro culture of ovarian tissue are based on two-dimensional substrates that do not support the survival of follicles or recapitulate the mechanical heterogenicity in the mammalian ovary. Recognition of the importance of special arrangements between cells has spurred research in three-dimensional culture systems, and the provision of a precise culture system that maximizes the diffusion of nutrients and gases through the follicles has raised interest in advanced biomimetic models. The current review critically examines various culture systems employed for the in vitro development of follicles, with a particular focus on solutions utilizing Organ-on-a-Chip (OOC) technology. The emphasis on OOC technology underscores its role as a promising avenue in ensuring the successful cultivation and maintenance of follicular structures during the culture period.
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- Clara Malo
- Tissue Microenvironment (TME) Lab, Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain; (S.O.); (I.O.)
- Institute for Health Research Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Tissue Microenvironment (TME) Lab, Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain; (S.O.); (I.O.)
- Institute for Health Research Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Tissue Microenvironment (TME) Lab, Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain; (S.O.); (I.O.)
- Institute for Health Research Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA;
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
- Cellular and Molecular Biology Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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Ferraro W, Civilleri A, Gögele C, Carbone C, Vitrano I, Carfi Pavia F, Brucato V, La Carrubba V, Werner C, Schäfer-Eckart K, Schulze-Tanzil G. The Phenotype of Mesenchymal Stromal Cell and Articular Chondrocyte Cocultures on Highly Porous Bilayer Poly-L-Lactic Acid Scaffolds Produced by Thermally Induced Phase Separation and Supplemented with Hydroxyapatite. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:331. [PMID: 38337220 DOI: 10.3390/polym16030331] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Bilayer scaffolds could provide a suitable topology for osteochondral defect repair mimicking cartilage and subchondral bone architecture. Hence, they could facilitate the chondro- and osteogenic lineage commitment of multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) with hydroxyapatite, the major inorganic component of bone, stimulating osteogenesis. Highly porous poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) scaffolds with two layers of different pore sizes (100 and 250 µm) and hydroxyapatite (HA) supplementation were established by thermally induced phase separation (TIPS) to study growth and osteogenesis of human (h) MSCs. The topology of the scaffold prepared via TIPS was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), a microCT scan, pycnometry and gravimetric analysis. HMSCs and porcine articular chondrocytes (pACs) were seeded on the PLLA scaffolds without/with 5% HA for 1 and 7 days, and the cell attachment, survival, morphology, proliferation and gene expression of cartilage- and bone-related markers as well as sulfated glycosaminoglycan (sGAG) synthesis were monitored. All scaffold variants were cytocompatible, and hMSCs survived for the whole culture period. Cross-sections revealed living cells that also colonized inner scaffold areas, producing an extracellular matrix (ECM) containing sGAGs. The gene expression of cartilage and bone markers could be detected. HA represents a cytocompatible supplement in PLLA composite scaffolds intended for osteochondral defects.
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- Wally Ferraro
- Engineering Department, Università degli Studi di Palermo, V.le delle Scienze Building 6, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Engineering Department, Università degli Studi di Palermo, V.le delle Scienze Building 6, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Paracelsus Medical University, Nuremberg and Salzburg, Prof. Ernst Nathan Str. 1, 90419 Nuremberg, Germany
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- Engineering Department, Università degli Studi di Palermo, V.le delle Scienze Building 6, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Engineering Department, Università degli Studi di Palermo, V.le delle Scienze Building 6, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Engineering Department, Università degli Studi di Palermo, V.le delle Scienze Building 6, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Engineering Department, Università degli Studi di Palermo, V.le delle Scienze Building 6, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Engineering Department, Università degli Studi di Palermo, V.le delle Scienze Building 6, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Paracelsus Medical University, Nuremberg and Salzburg, Prof. Ernst Nathan Str. 1, 90419 Nuremberg, Germany
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- Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Paracelsus Medical University, Nuremberg and Salzburg, Prof. Ernst Nathan Str. 1, 90419 Nuremberg, Germany
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Galvan A, Pellicciari C, Calderan L. Recreating Human Skin In Vitro: Should the Microbiota Be Taken into Account? Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1165. [PMID: 38256238 PMCID: PMC10816982 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Skin plays crucial roles in the human body: besides protecting the organism from external threats, it acts as a thermal regulator, is responsible for the sense of touch, hosts microbial communities (the skin microbiota) involved in preventing the invasion of foreign pathogens, contains immunocompetent cells that maintain a healthy immunogenic/tolerogenic balance, and is a suitable route for drug administration. In the skin, four defense levels can be identified: besides the physical, chemical, and immune barriers that are inherent to the tissue, the skin microbiota (i.e., the numerous microorganisms living on the skin surface) provides an additional barrier. Studying the skin barrier function or the effects of drugs or cosmetic agents on human skin is a difficult task since snapshot evidence can only be obtained using bioptic samples where dynamic processes cannot properly be followed. To overcome these limitations, many different in vitro models of human skin have been developed that are characterized by diverse levels of complexity in terms of chemical, structural, and cellular composition. The aim of this review is to summarize and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different human skin models so far available and to underline how the insertion of a proper microbiota would positively impact an in vitro human skin model in an attempt to better mimic conditions in vivo.
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- Andrea Galvan
- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (A.G.); (L.C.)
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Pavia, Via A. Ferrata 9, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (A.G.); (L.C.)
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Cheng MH, Chang CW, Wang J, Bupphathong S, Huang W, Lin CH. 3D-Bioprinted GelMA Scaffold with ASCs and HUVECs for Engineering Vascularized Adipose Tissue. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:406-415. [PMID: 38148527 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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The purpose of tissue engineering is to reconstruct parts of injured tissues and to resolve the shortage of organ donations. However, the main concern is the limited size of engineered tissue due to insufficient oxygen and nutrition distribution in large three-dimensional (3D) tissue constructs. To provide better support for cells inside the scaffolds, the vascularization of blood vessels within the scaffold could be a solution. This study compared the effects of different culturing systems using human adipose tissue-derived stem/stromal cells (ASCs), human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), and coculture of ASCs and HUVECs in 3D-bioprinted gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogel constructs. The in vitro results showed that the number of live cells was highest in the coculture of ASCs and HUVECs in the GelMA hydrogel after culturing for 21 days. Additionally, the tubular structure was the most abundant in the GelMA hydrogel, containing both ASCs and HUVECs. In the in vivo test, blood vessels were present in both the HUVECs and the coculture of ASCs and HUVECs hydrogels implanted in mice. However, the blood vessel density was the highest in the HUVEC and ASC coculture groups. These findings indicate that the 3D-bioprinted GelMA hydrogel coculture system could be a promising biomaterial for large tissue engineering applications.
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- Ming-Huei Cheng
- Center of Lymphedema Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
- Center for Tissue Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
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- Center for Tissue Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- High-value Biomaterials Research and Commercialization Center, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthodontics, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, New Jersey 07103, United States
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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Bezbradica JS, Bryant CE. Inflammasomes as regulators of mechano-immunity. EMBO Rep 2024; 25:21-30. [PMID: 38177903 PMCID: PMC10897344 DOI: 10.1038/s44319-023-00008-2] [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: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Mechano-immunity, the intersection between cellular or tissue mechanics and immune cell function, is emerging as an important factor in many inflammatory diseases. Mechano-sensing defines how cells detect mechanical changes in their environment. Mechano-response defines how cells adapt to such changes, e.g. form synapses, signal or migrate. Inflammasomes are intracellular immune sensors that detect changes in tissue and cell homoeostasis during infection or injury. We and others recently found that mechano-sensing of tissue topology (swollen tissue), topography (presence and distribution of foreign solid implant) or biomechanics (stiffness), alters inflammasome activity. Once activated, inflammasomes induce the secretion of inflammatory cytokines, but also change cellular mechanical properties, which influence how cells move, change their shape, and interact with other cells. When overactive, inflammasomes lead to chronic inflammation. This clearly places inflammasomes as important players in mechano-immunity. Here, we discuss a model whereby inflammasomes integrate pathogen- and tissue-injury signals, with changes in tissue mechanics, to shape the downstream inflammatory responses and allow cell and tissue mechano-adaptation. We will review the emerging evidence that supports this model.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.
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Kasturi M, Mathur V, Gadre M, Srinivasan V, Vasanthan KS. Three Dimensional Bioprinting for Hepatic Tissue Engineering: From In Vitro Models to Clinical Applications. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2024; 21:21-52. [PMID: 37882981 PMCID: PMC10764711 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-023-00576-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Fabrication of functional organs is the holy grail of tissue engineering and the possibilities of repairing a partial or complete liver to treat chronic liver disorders are discussed in this review. Liver is the largest gland in the human body and plays a responsible role in majority of metabolic function and processes. Chronic liver disease is one of the leading causes of death globally and the current treatment strategy of organ transplantation holds its own demerits. Hence there is a need to develop an in vitro liver model that mimics the native microenvironment. The developed model should be a reliable to understand the pathogenesis, screen drugs and assist to repair and replace the damaged liver. The three-dimensional bioprinting is a promising technology that recreates in vivo alike in vitro model for transplantation, which is the goal of tissue engineers. The technology has great potential due to its precise control and its ability to homogeneously distribute cells on all layers in a complex structure. This review gives an overview of liver tissue engineering with a special focus on 3D bioprinting and bioinks for liver disease modelling and drug screening.
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- Meghana Kasturi
- Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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Lee SY, Koo IS, Hwang HJ, Lee DW. WITHDRAWN: In Vitro three-dimensional (3D) cell culture tools for spheroid and organoid models. SLAS DISCOVERY : ADVANCING LIFE SCIENCES R & D 2023:100131. [PMID: 38101575 DOI: 10.1016/j.slasd.2023.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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The Publisher regrets that this article is an accidental duplication of an article previously published at http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.slasd.2023.03.006. This duplication was due to an error in the publishing workflow and was not the responsibility of the authors or editors. As a result, the duplicate article has been withdrawn. The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at https://www.elsevier.com/about/our-business/policies/article-withdrawal.
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- Sang-Yun Lee
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam, 13120, Republic of Korea; Central R & D Center, Medical & Bio Decision (MBD) Co., Ltd, Suwon, 16229, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam, 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Central R & D Center, Medical & Bio Decision (MBD) Co., Ltd, Suwon, 16229, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam, 13120, Republic of Korea.
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Xu FX, Wu R, Hu K, Fu D. Measuring Drug Response with Single-Cell Growth Rate Quantification. Anal Chem 2023; 95:18114-18121. [PMID: 38016067 PMCID: PMC11016461 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c03434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Intratumoral heterogeneity is a substantial cause of drug resistance development during chemotherapy or other drug treatments for cancer. Therefore, monitoring and measuring cell exposure and response to drugs at the single-cell level are crucial. Previous research suggested that the single-cell growth rate can be used to investigate drug-cell interactions. However, currently established methods for quantifying single-cell growth are limited to isolated or monolayer cells. Here, we introduce a technique that accurately measures both 2D and 3D cell growth rates using label-free ratiometric stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) microscopy. We use deuterated amino acids, leucine, isoleucine, and valine, as tracers and measure the C-D SRS signal from deuterium-labeled proteins and the C-H SRS signal from unlabeled proteins simultaneously to determine the cell growth rate at the single-cell level. The technique offers single-cell level drug sensitivity measurement with a shorter turnaround time (within 12 h) than most traditional assays. The submicrometer resolution of the imaging technique allows us to examine the effects of chemotherapeutic drugs, including kinase inhibitors, mitotic inhibitors, and topoisomerase II inhibitors, on both the cell growth rate and morphology. The capability of quantifying 3D cell growth rates provides insight into a deeper understanding of the cell-drug interaction in the actual tumor environment.
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- Fiona Xi Xu
- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, United States
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Fayazbakhsh F, Hataminia F, Eslam HM, Ajoudanian M, Kharrazi S, Sharifi K, Ghanbari H. Evaluating the antioxidant potential of resveratrol-gold nanoparticles in preventing oxidative stress in endothelium on a chip. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21344. [PMID: 38049439 PMCID: PMC10696074 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47291-6] [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: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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Vascular endothelial cells play a vital role in the health and maintenance of vascular homeostasis, but hyperglycemia disrupts their function by increasing cellular oxidative stress. Resveratrol, a plant polyphenol, possesses antioxidant properties that can mitigate oxidative stress. Addressing the challenges of its limited solubility and stability, gold nanoparticles (GNps) were utilized as carriers. A microfluidic chip (MFC) with dynamic flow conditions was designed to simulate body vessels and to investigate the antioxidant properties of resveratrol gold nanoparticles (RGNps), citrate gold nanoparticles (CGNps), and free Resveratrol on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). The 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay was employed to measure the extracellular antioxidant potential, and cell viability was determined using the Alamar Blue test. For assessing intracellular oxidative stress, the 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) assay was conducted, and results from both the cell culture plate and MFC were compared. Free Resveratrol demonstrated peak DPPH scavenging activity but had a cell viability of about 24-35%. RGNPs, both 3.0 ± 0.5 nm and 20.2 ± 4.7 nm, consistently showed high cell viability (more than about 90%) across tested concentrations. Notably, RGNPs (20 nm) exhibited antioxidative properties through DPPH scavenging activity (%) in the range of approximately 38-86% which was greater than that of CGNps at about 21-32%. In the MFC,the DCFH-DA analysis indicated that RGNPs (20 nm) reduced cellular oxidative stress by 57-82%, surpassing both CGNps and free Resveratrol. Morphologically, cells in the MFC presented superior structure compared to those in traditional cell culture plates, and the induction of hyperglycemia successfully led to the formation of multinucleated variant endothelial cells (MVECs). The MFC provides a distinct advantage in observing cell morphology and inducing endothelial cell dysfunction. RGNps have demonstrated significant potential in alleviating oxidative stress and preventing endothelial cell disorders.
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- Farzaneh Fayazbakhsh
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Research Center for Advanced Technologies in Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Xu H, Jia Z, Liu F, Li J, Huang Y, Jiang Y, Pu P, Shang T, Tang P, Zhou Y, Yang Y, Su J, Liu J. Biomarkers and experimental models for cancer immunology investigation. MedComm (Beijing) 2023; 4:e437. [PMID: 38045830 PMCID: PMC10693314 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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The rapid advancement of tumor immunotherapies poses challenges for the tools used in cancer immunology research, highlighting the need for highly effective biomarkers and reproducible experimental models. Current immunotherapy biomarkers encompass surface protein markers such as PD-L1, genetic features such as microsatellite instability, tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, and biomarkers in liquid biopsy such as circulating tumor DNAs. Experimental models, ranging from 3D in vitro cultures (spheroids, submerged models, air-liquid interface models, organ-on-a-chips) to advanced 3D bioprinting techniques, have emerged as valuable platforms for cancer immunology investigations and immunotherapy biomarker research. By preserving native immune components or coculturing with exogenous immune cells, these models replicate the tumor microenvironment in vitro. Animal models like syngeneic models, genetically engineered models, and patient-derived xenografts provide opportunities to study in vivo tumor-immune interactions. Humanized animal models further enable the simulation of the human-specific tumor microenvironment. Here, we provide a comprehensive overview of the advantages, limitations, and prospects of different biomarkers and experimental models, specifically focusing on the role of biomarkers in predicting immunotherapy outcomes and the ability of experimental models to replicate the tumor microenvironment. By integrating cutting-edge biomarkers and experimental models, this review serves as a valuable resource for accessing the forefront of cancer immunology investigation.
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- Hengyi Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular OncologyNational Cancer Center /National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
- Eight‐year MD ProgramSchool of Clinical Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of Breast Surgical OncologyNational Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Eight‐year MD ProgramSchool of Clinical Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Eight‐year MD ProgramSchool of Clinical Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
- Department of Breast Surgical OncologyNational Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Eight‐year MD ProgramSchool of Clinical Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
- Department of Breast Surgical OncologyNational Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Eight‐year MD ProgramSchool of Clinical Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Eight‐year MD ProgramSchool of Clinical Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Eight‐year MD ProgramSchool of Clinical Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Eight‐year MD ProgramSchool of Clinical Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Eight‐year MD ProgramSchool of Clinical Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- School of MedicineTsinghua UniversityBeijingChina
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- Oujiang LaboratoryZhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision, and Brain HealthWenzhouZhejiangChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular OncologyNational Cancer Center /National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
- Department of Breast Surgical OncologyNational Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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Reina-Mahecha A, Beers MJ, van der Veen HC, Zuhorn IS, van Kooten TG, Sharma PK. A Review of the Role of Bioreactors for iPSCs-Based Tissue-Engineered Articular Cartilage. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2023; 20:1041-1052. [PMID: 37861960 PMCID: PMC10645985 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-023-00573-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease without an ultimate treatment. In a search for novel approaches, tissue engineering (TE) has shown great potential to be an effective way for hyaline cartilage regeneration and repair in advanced stages of OA. Recently, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have been appointed to be essential stem cells for degenerative disease treatment because they allow a personalized medicine approach. For clinical translation, bioreactors in combination with iPSCs-engineerd cartilage could match patients needs, serve as platform for large-scale patient specific cartilage production, and be a tool for patient OA modelling and drug screening. Furthermore, to minimize in vivo experiments and improve cell differentiation and cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition, TE combines existing approaches with bioreactors. METHODS This review summarizes the current understanding of bioreactors and the necessary parameters when they are intended for cartilage TE, focusing on the potential use of iPSCs. RESULTS Bioreactors intended for cartilage TE must resemble the joint cavity niche. However, recreating human synovial joints is not trivial because the interactions between various stimuli are not entirely understood. CONCLUSION The use of mechanical and electrical stimulation to differentiate iPSCs, and maintain and test chondrocytes are key stimuli influencing hyaline cartilage homeostasis. Incorporating these stimuli to bioreactors can positively impact cartilage TE approaches and their possibility for posterior translation into the clinics.
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- Alejandro Reina-Mahecha
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, FB40, Antonius Deusinglaan -1, 9713AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, FB40, Antonius Deusinglaan -1, 9713AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, FB40, Antonius Deusinglaan -1, 9713AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, FB40, Antonius Deusinglaan -1, 9713AV, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Sabzevari A, Rayat Pisheh H, Ansari M, Salati A. Progress in bioprinting technology for tissue regeneration. J Artif Organs 2023; 26:255-274. [PMID: 37119315 DOI: 10.1007/s10047-023-01394-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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In recent years, due to the increase in diseases that require organ/tissue transplantation and the limited donor, on the other hand, patients have lost hope of recovery and organ transplantation. Regenerative medicine is one of the new sciences that promises a bright future for these patients by providing solutions to repair, improve function, and replace tissue. One of the technologies used in regenerative medicine is three-dimensional (3D) bioprinters. Bioprinting is a new strategy that is the basis for starting a global revolution in the field of medical sciences and has attracted much attention. 3D bioprinters use a combination of advanced biology and cell science, computer science, and materials science to create complex bio-hybrid structures for various applications. The capacity to use this technology can be demonstrated in regenerative medicine to make various connective tissues, such as skin, cartilage, and bone. One of the essential parts of a 3D bioprinter is the bio-ink. Bio-ink is a combination of biologically active molecules, cells, and biomaterials that make the printed product. In this review, we examine the main bioprinting strategies, such as inkjet printing, laser, and extrusion-based bioprinting, as well as some of their applications.
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- Alireza Sabzevari
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Meybod University, Meybod, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Meybod University, Meybod, Iran.
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- Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences Group, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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