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Guo Y, Zhang C, Xie B, Xu W, Rao Z, Zhou P, Ma X, Chen J, Cai R, Tao G, He Y. Multifunctional Microneedle Patch Based on Metal-Phenolic Network with Photothermal Antimicrobial, ROS Scavenging, Immunomodulatory, and Angiogenesis for Programmed Treatment of Diabetic Wound Healing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:33205-33222. [PMID: 38915205 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
Abstract
In diabetic patients with skin injuries, bacterial proliferation, accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the tissues, and impaired angiogenesis make wound healing difficult. Therefore, eliminating bacteria, removing ROS, and promoting angiogenesis are necessary for treating acute diabetic wounds. In this study, benefiting from the ability of polyphenols to form a metal-phenolic network (MPN) with metal ions, TA-Eu MPN nanoparticles (TM NPs) were synthesized. The prepared photothermal agent CuS NPs and TM NPs were then loaded onto the supporting base and needle tips of PVA/HA (PH) microneedles, respectively, to obtain PH/CuS/TM microneedles. Antibacterial experiments showed that microneedles loaded with CuS NPs could remove bacteria by the photothermal effect. In vitro experiments showed that the microneedles could effectively scavenge ROS, inhibit macrophage polarization to the M1 type, and induce polarization to the M2 type as well as have the ability to promote vascular endothelial cell migration and angiogenesis. Furthermore, in vivo experiments showed that PH/CuS/TM microneedles accelerated wound healing by inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines and promoting angiogenesis in a diabetic rat wound model. Therefore, PH/CuS/TM microneedles have efficient antibacterial, ROS scavenging, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and angiogenic abilities and hold promise as wound dressings for treating acute diabetic wounds.
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- Ye Guo
- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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Jeong Y, Patel R, Patel M. Biopolymer-Based Biomimetic Aerogel for Biomedical Applications. Biomimetics (Basel) 2024; 9:397. [PMID: 39056838 PMCID: PMC11274548 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9070397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Aerogels are lightweight and highly porous materials that have been found to have great potential in biomedical research because of some of their unique properties, such as their high surface area, tunable porosity, and biocompatibility. Researchers have been exploring ways to use aerogels to create biomimetic scaffolds inspired by natural extracellular matrices (ECMs) for various biomedical applications. Aerogel scaffolds can serve as three-dimensional (3D) templates for cell growth and tissue regeneration, promoting wound healing and tissue repair. Additionally, aerogel-based scaffolds have great potential in controlled drug delivery systems, where their high surface area and porosity enable the efficient loading and release of therapeutic agents. In this review, we discuss biopolymer-based biomimetic aerogel scaffolds for tissue engineering, drug delivery, and biosensors. Finally, we also discuss the potential directions in the development of aerogel-based biomimetic scaffolds.
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- Yuhan Jeong
- Bio-Convergence, Integrated Science and Engineering Division (ISED), Underwood International College, Yonsei University, 85 Songdogwahak-ro, Yeonsugu, Incheon 21938, Republic of Korea
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- Energy & Environmental Science and Engineering (EESE), Integrated Science and Engineering Division (ISED), Underwood International College, Yonsei University, 85 Songdogwahak-ro, Yeonsugu, Incheon 21938, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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Croitoru GA, Pîrvulescu DC, Niculescu AG, Rădulescu M, Grumezescu AM, Nicolae CL. Advancements in Aerogel Technology for Antimicrobial Therapy: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1110. [PMID: 38998715 PMCID: PMC11243751 DOI: 10.3390/nano14131110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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This paper explores the latest advancements in aerogel technology for antimicrobial therapy, revealing their interesting capacity that could improve the current medical approaches for antimicrobial treatments. Aerogels are attractive matrices because they can have an antimicrobial effect on their own, but they can also provide efficient delivery of antimicrobial compounds. Their interesting properties, such as high porosity, ultra-lightweight, and large surface area, make them suitable for such applications. The fundamentals of aerogels and mechanisms of action are discussed. The paper also highlights aerogels' importance in addressing current pressing challenges related to infection management, like the limited drug delivery alternatives and growing resistance to antimicrobial agents. It also covers the potential applications of aerogels in antimicrobial therapy and their possible limitations.
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- George-Alexandru Croitoru
- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (G.-A.C.); (C.-L.N.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.-C.P.); (A.-G.N.); (A.M.G.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.-C.P.); (A.-G.N.); (A.M.G.)
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.-C.P.); (A.-G.N.); (A.M.G.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.-C.P.); (A.-G.N.); (A.M.G.)
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (G.-A.C.); (C.-L.N.)
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Xiao L, Liu H, Huang H, Wu S, Xue L, Geng Z, Cai L, Yan F. 3D nanofiber scaffolds from 2D electrospun membranes boost cell penetration and positive host response for regenerative medicine. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:322. [PMID: 38849858 PMCID: PMC11162076 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02578-2] [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: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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The ideal tissue engineering scaffold should facilitate rapid cell infiltration and provide an optimal immune microenvironment during interactions with the host. Electrospinning can produce two-dimensional (2D) membranes mimicking the extracellular matrix. However, their dense structure hinders cell penetration, and their thin form restricts scaffold utility. In this study, latticed hydrogels were three-dimensional (3D) printed onto electrospun membranes. This technique allowed for layer-by-layer assembly of the membranes into 3D scaffolds, which maintained their resilience impressively under both dry and wet conditions. We assessed the cellular and host responses of these 3D nanofiber scaffolds by comparing random membranes and mesh-like membranes with three different mesh sizes (250, 500, and 750 μm). It was found that scaffolds with a mesh size of 500 μm were superior for M2 macrophage phenotype polarization, vascularization, and matrix deposition. Furthermore, it was confirmed by subsequent experiments such as RNA sequencing that the mesh-like topology may promote polarization to the M2 phenotype by affecting the PI3K/AKT pathway. In conclusion, our work offers a novel method for transforming 2D nanofiber membranes into 3D scaffolds. This method boasts flexibility, allowing for the use of varied electrospun membranes and hydrogels in terms of structure and composition. It has vast potential in tissue repair and regeneration.
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- Lingfei Xiao
- Department of Spine Surgery and Musculoskeletal Tumor, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Research Centre of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Musculoskeletal Tumor, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- The Institute of Technological Science, School of Power and Mechanical Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
- National Center for Translational Medicine (Shanghai) SHU Branch, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Musculoskeletal Tumor, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Musculoskeletal Tumor, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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Ghelich P, Samandari M, Hassani Najafabadi A, Tanguay A, Quint J, Menon N, Ghanbariamin D, Saeedinejad F, Alipanah F, Chidambaram R, Krawetz R, Nuutila K, Toro S, Barnum L, Jay GD, Schmidt TA, Tamayol A. Dissolvable Immunomodulatory Microneedles for Treatment of Skin Wounds. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2302836. [PMID: 38299437 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302836] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Sustained inflammation can halt or delay wound healing, and macrophages play a central role in wound healing. Inflammatory macrophages are responsible for the removal of pathogens, debris, and neutrophils, while anti-inflammatory macrophages stimulate various regenerative processes. Recombinant human Proteoglycan 4 (rhPRG4) is shown to modulate macrophage polarization and to prevent fibrosis and scarring in ear wound healing. Here, dissolvable microneedle arrays (MNAs) carrying rhPRG4 are engineered for the treatment of skin wounds. The in vitro experiments suggest that rhPRG4 modulates the inflammatory function of bone marrow-derived macrophages. Degradable and detachable microneedles are developed from gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) attach to a dissolvable gelatin backing. The developed MNAs are able to deliver a high dose of rhPRG4 through the dissolution of the gelatin backing post-injury, while the GelMA microneedles sustain rhPRG4 bioavailability over the course of treatment. In vivo results in a murine model of full-thickness wounds with impaired healing confirm a decrease in inflammatory biomarkers such as TNF-α and IL-6, and an increase in angiogenesis and collagen deposition. Collectively, these results demonstrate rhPRG4-incorporating MNA is a promising platform in skin wound healing applications.
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- Pejman Ghelich
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Center for Comparative Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- US Army Institute of Surgical Research, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Emergency Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02908, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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Kumar M, Kumar D, Kumar D, Garg Y, Chopra S, Bhatia A. Therapeutic Potential of Nanocarrier Mediated Delivery of Peptides for Wound Healing: Current Status, Challenges and Future Prospective. AAPS PharmSciTech 2024; 25:108. [PMID: 38730090 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-024-02827-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Wound healing presents a complex physiological process that involves a sequence of events orchestrated by various cellular and molecular mechanisms. In recent years, there has been growing interest in leveraging nanomaterials and peptides to enhance wound healing outcomes. Nanocarriers offer unique properties such as high surface area-to-volume ratio, tunable physicochemical characteristics, and the ability to deliver therapeutic agents in a controlled manner. Similarly, peptides, with their diverse biological activities and low immunogenicity, hold great promise as therapeutics in wound healing applications. In this review, authors explore the potential of peptides as bioactive components in wound healing formulations, focusing on their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and pro-regenerative properties. Despite the significant progress made in this field, several challenges remain, including the need for standardized characterization methods, optimization of biocompatibility and safety profiles, and translation from bench to bedside. Furthermore, developing multifunctional nanomaterial-peptide hybrid systems represents promising avenues for future research. Overall, the integration of nanomaterials made up of natural or synthetic polymers with peptide-based formulations holds tremendous therapeutic potential in advancing the field of wound healing and improving clinical outcomes for patients with acute and chronic wounds.
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- Mohit Kumar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, 151001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, 151001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, 151001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, 151001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, 151001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda, 151001, Punjab, India.
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Su Y, Shahriar SSM, Andrabi SM, Wang C, Sharma NS, Xiao Y, Wong SL, Wang G, Xie J. It Takes Two to Tangle: Microneedle Patches Co-delivering Monoclonal Antibodies and Engineered Antimicrobial Peptides Effectively Eradicate Wound Biofilms. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300519. [PMID: 38217528 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300519] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Wound biofilms pose a great clinical challenge. Herein, this work reports a dissolvable microneedle patch for dual delivery of monoclonal antibodies anti-PBP2a and engineers antimicrobial peptides W379. In vitro antibacterial efficacy testing with microneedle patches containing a combination of 250 ng mL-1 W379 and 250 ng mL-1 anti-BPB2a decreases the bacterial count from ≈3.31 × 107 CFU mL-1 to 1.28 × 102 CFU mL-1 within 2 h without eliciting evident cytotoxicity. Ex vivo testing indicates W379 and anti-PBP2a co-loaded microneedle patch displayed a remarkable reduction of bacterial load by ≈7.18 log CFU after administered only once within 48 h. The bacterial count is significantly diminished compared to the treatment by either W379 or anti-PBP2a-loaded alone microneedle patches. When administered twice within 48 h, no bacteria are identified. Further in vivo study also reveals that after two treatments of W379 and anti-PBP2a co-loaded PVP microneedle patches within 48 h, the bacterial colonies are undetectable in a type II diabetic mouse wound biofilm model. Taken together, W379 and anti-PBP2a co-loaded PVP microneedle patches hold great promise in treating wound biofilms.
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- Yajuan Su
- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Plastic Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 68588, USA
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Xi L, Du J, Xue W, Shao K, Jiang X, Peng W, Li W, Huang S. Cathelicidin LL-37 promotes wound healing in diabetic mice by regulating TFEB-dependent autophagy. Peptides 2024; 175:171183. [PMID: 38423213 DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2024.171183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Diabetic patients often experience impaired wound healing. Human cathelicidin LL-37 possesses various biological functions, such as anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and pro-wound healing activities. Autophagy has important effects on skin wound healing. However, little is known about whether LL-37 accelerates diabetic wound healing by regulating autophagy. In the study, we aimed to investigate the role of autophagy in LL-37-induced wound healing and uncover the underlying mechanisms involved. A full-thickness wound closure model was established in diabetic mice to evaluate the effects of LL-37 and an autophagy inhibitor (3-MA) on wound healing. The roles of LL-37 and 3-MA in regulating keratinocyte migration were assessed using transwell migration and wound healing assays. The activation of transcription factor EB (TFEB) was measured using western blotting and immunofluorescence (IF) assays of its nuclear translocation. The results showed that LL-37 treatment improved wound healing in diabetic mice, whereas these effects were reversed by 3-MA. In vitro, 3-MA decreased the effects of LL-37 on promoting HaCat keratinocyte migration in the presence of high glucose (HG). Mechanistically, LL-37 promoted TFEB activation and resulted in subsequent activation of autophagy, as evidenced by increased nuclear translocation of TFEB and increased expression of ATG5, ATG7, and beclin 1 (BECN1), whereas these changes were blocked by TFEB knockdown. As expected, TFEB knockdown damaged the effects of LL-37 on promoting keratinocyte migration. Collectively, these results suggest that LL-37 accelerates wound healing in diabetic mice by activating TFEB-dependent autophagy, providing new insights into the mechanism by which LL-37 promotes diabetic wound healing.
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- Liuqing Xi
- Department of Endocrinology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Kamaraj M, Moghimi N, Chen J, Morales R, Chen S, Khademhosseini A, John JV. New dimensions of electrospun nanofiber material designs for biotechnological uses. Trends Biotechnol 2024; 42:631-647. [PMID: 38158307 PMCID: PMC11065627 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.11.008] [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: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Electrospinning technology has garnered wide attention over the past few decades in various biomedical applications including drug delivery, cell therapy, and tissue engineering. This technology can create nanofibers with tunable fiber diameters and functionalities. However, the 2D membrane nature of the nanofibers, as well as the rigidity and low porosity of electrospun fibers, lower their efficacy in tissue repair and regeneration. Recently, new avenues have been explored to resolve the challenges associated with 2D electrospun nanofiber membranes. This review discusses recent trends in creating different electrospun nanofiber microstructures from 2D nanofiber membranes by using various post-processing methods, as well as their biotechnological applications.
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- Meenakshi Kamaraj
- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Tissue Repair Materials, Wenzhou Institute, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA.
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA.
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Park SB, Yang Y, Bang SI, Kim TS, Cho D. AESIS-1, a Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapeutic Peptide, Accelerates Wound Healing by Promoting Fibroblast Migration in a CXCR2-Dependent Manner. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3937. [PMID: 38612747 PMCID: PMC11012285 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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In patients with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), delayed wound healing is often observed. Timely and effective wound healing is a crucial determinant of a patient's quality of life, and novel materials for skin wound repair, such as bioactive peptides, are continuously being studied and developed. One such bioactive peptide, AESIS-1, has been studied for its well-established anti-rheumatoid arthritis properties. In this study, we attempted to use the anti-RA material AESIS-1 as a therapeutic wound-healing agent based on disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), which can help restore prompt wound healing. The efficacy of AESIS-1 in wound healing was assessed using a full-thickness excision model in diabetic mice; this is a well-established model for studying chronic wound repair. Initial observations revealed that mice treated with AESIS-1 exhibited significantly advanced wound repair compared with the control group. In vitro studies revealed that AESIS-1 increased the migration activity of human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs) without affecting proliferative activity. Moreover, increased HDF cell migration is mediated by upregulating chemokine receptor expression, such as that of CXC chemokine receptor 2 (CXCR2). The upregulation of CXCR2 through AESIS-1 treatment enhanced the chemotactic reactivity to CXCR2 ligands, including CXC motif ligand 8 (CXCL8). AESIS-1 directly activates the ERK and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling cascades, which regulate the migration and expression of CXCR2 in fibroblasts. Our results suggest that the AESIS-1 peptide is a strong wound-healing substance that increases the movement of fibroblasts and the expression of CXCR2 by turning on the ERK and p38 MAPK signaling cascades.
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- Seung Beom Park
- Department of Life Sciences, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Anam-dong 5-ga, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea;
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- Kine Sciences, 6F, 24, Eonju-ro85gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06221, Republic of Korea; (Y.Y.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Life Sciences, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Anam-dong 5-ga, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea;
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- Kine Sciences, 6F, 24, Eonju-ro85gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06221, Republic of Korea; (Y.Y.); (D.C.)
- Institute of Convergence Science, Korea University, Anam-dong 5-ga, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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Geyik F, Kaya S, Yılmaz DE, Demirci H, Akmayan İ, Özbek T, Acar S. Propolis-Loaded Poly(lactic- co-glycolic Acid) Nanofibers: An In Vitro Study. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:14054-14062. [PMID: 38560001 PMCID: PMC10975591 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Nanofibers have high potential through their high porosity, small pore sizes, lightweight materials, and their ability to mimic the extracellular matrix structure for use in the manufacture of wound dressings for wound treatment. In this study, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanofibers were produced by electrospinning. Propolis was loaded into the PLGA nanofibers by the dropping method. The average diameters and effects of propolis loading on the morphology of 37.5, 50, and 100% propolis-loaded PLGA nanofibers (PLGA-P37.5, PLGA-P50, and PLGA-P100) were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The successful loading of propolis into PLGA nanofibers was confirmed with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis. In vitro propolis release was examined at physiological pH. The antioxidant activity of propolis-loaded nanofibers was studied with 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). Antimicrobial activities of the nanofibers against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans strains were determined by the disk diffusion method. Consequently, PLGA-P50 and PLGA-P100 showed high antimicrobial activity on S. aureus and C. albicans. Cell viability was tested by 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazole-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, and propolis-loaded PLGA nanofibers were found to be biocompatible with human fibroblast cells. In the wound scratch assay, propolis-loaded nanofibers supported wound closure with cell migration and proliferation. Thus, in vitro wound closure properties of propolis-loaded PLGA nanofibers were evaluated for the first time in the literature.
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- Fulya Geyik
- Faculty
of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul 34220, Turkey
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- Faculty
of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul 34220, Turkey
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- Department
of Nephrology and Medical Intensive Care, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin 10117, Germany
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- Institute
of Functional Anatomy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin
Berlin, Berlin 10115, Germany
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- Faculty
of Arts and Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul 34220, Turkey
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- Faculty
of Arts and Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul 34220, Turkey
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- Faculty
of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul 34220, Turkey
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Karan A, Sharma NS, Darder M, Su Y, Andrabi SM, Shahriar SMS, John JV, Luo Z, DeCoster MA, Zhang YS, Xie J. Copper-Cystine Biohybrid-Embedded Nanofiber Aerogels Show Antibacterial and Angiogenic Properties. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:9765-9781. [PMID: 38434900 PMCID: PMC10905775 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c10012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Copper-cystine-based high aspect ratio structures (CuHARS) possess exceptional physical and chemical properties and exhibit remarkable biodegradability in human physiological conditions. Extensive testing has confirmed the biocompatibility and biodegradability of CuHARS under diverse biological conditions, making them a viable source of essential Cu2+. These ions are vital for catalyzing the production of nitric oxide (NO) from the decomposition of S-nitrosothiols (RSNOs) found in human blood. The ability of CuHARS to act as a Cu2+ donor under specific concentrations has been demonstrated in this study, resulting in the generation of elevated levels of NO. Consequently, this dual function makes CuHARS effective as both a bactericidal agent and a promoter of angiogenesis. In vitro experiments have shown that CuHARS actively promotes the migration and formation of complete lumens by redirecting microvascular endothelial cells. To maximize the benefits of CuHARS, they have been incorporated into biomimetic electrospun poly(ε-caprolactone)/gelatin nanofiber aerogels. Through the regulated release of Cu2+ and NO production, these channeled aerogels not only provide antibacterial support but also promote angiogenesis. Taken together, the inclusion of CuHARS in biomimetic scaffolds could hold great promise in revolutionizing tissue regeneration and wound healing.
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- Anik Karan
- Department
of Surgery-Transplant and Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, United States
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- Department
of Surgery-Transplant and Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, United States
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- Instituto
de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), CSIC, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Department
of Surgery-Transplant and Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, United States
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- Department
of Surgery-Transplant and Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, United States
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- Department
of Surgery-Transplant and Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, United States
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- Terasaki
Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Los Angeles, California 90024, United States
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- Division
of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s
Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Biomedical
Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana 71272, United States
- Institute
for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana 71272, United States
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- Division
of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s
Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department
of Surgery-Transplant and Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, United States
- Department
of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, United States
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Shahriar SMS, McCarthy AD, Andrabi SM, Su Y, Polavoram NS, John JV, Matis MP, Zhu W, Xie J. Mechanically resilient hybrid aerogels containing fibers of dual-scale sizes and knotty networks for tissue regeneration. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1080. [PMID: 38316777 PMCID: PMC10844217 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45458-x] [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: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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The structure and design flexibility of aerogels make them promising for soft tissue engineering, though they tend to come with brittleness and low elasticity. While increasing crosslinking density may improve mechanics, it also imparts brittleness. In soft tissue engineering, resilience against mechanical loads from mobile tissues is paramount. We report a hybrid aerogel that consists of self-reinforcing networks of micro- and nanofibers. Nanofiber segments physically entangle microfiber pillars, allowing efficient stress distribution through the intertwined fiber networks. We show that optimized hybrid aerogels have high specific tensile moduli (~1961.3 MPa cm3 g-1) and fracture energies (~7448.8 J m-2), while exhibiting super-elastic properties with rapid shape recovery (~1.8 s). We demonstrate that these aerogels induce rapid tissue ingrowth, extracellular matrix deposition, and neovascularization after subcutaneous implants in rats. Furthermore, we can apply them for engineering soft tissues via minimally invasive procedures, and hybrid aerogels can extend their versatility to become magnetically responsive or electrically conductive, enabling pressure sensing and actuation.
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- S M Shatil Shahriar
- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
- Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ, 85259, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA.
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 68588, USA.
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Shahriar SMS, Polavoram NS, Andrabi SM, Su Y, Lee D, Tran HQ, Schindler SJ, Xie J. Transforming layered 2D mats into multiphasic 3D nanofiber scaffolds with tailored gradient features for tissue regeneration. BMEMAT 2024; 2:e12065. [PMID: 38586163 PMCID: PMC10997325 DOI: 10.1002/bmm2.12065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Multiphasic scaffolds with tailored gradient features hold significant promise for tissue regeneration applications. Herein, this work reports the transformation of two-dimensional (2D) layered fiber mats into three dimensional (3D) multiphasic scaffolds using a 'solids-of-revolution' inspired gas-foaming expansion technology. These scaffolds feature precise control over fiber alignment, pore size, and regional structure. Manipulating nanofiber mat layers and Pluronic F127 concentrations allows further customization of pore size and fiber alignment within different scaffold regions. The cellular response to multiphasic scaffolds demonstrates the number of cells migrated and proliferated onto the scaffolds are mainly dependent on the pore size rather than fiber alignment. In vivo subcutaneous implantation of multiphasic scaffolds to rats reveals substantial cell infiltration, neo tissue formation, collagen deposition, and new vessel formation within scaffolds, greatly surpassing the capabilities of traditional nanofiber mats. Histological examination indicates the importance of optimizing pore size and fiber alignment for promotion of cell infiltration and tissue regeneration. Overall, these scaffolds have potential applications in tissue modeling, studying tissue-tissue interactions, interface tissue engineering, and high-throughput screening for optimized tissue regeneration.
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- S. M. Shatil Shahriar
- Department of Surgery – Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
- Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery – Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery – Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery – Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery – Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery – Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery – Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Surgery – Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 68588, USA
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Xu K, Sun X, Chong C, Ren L, Tan L, Sun H, Wang X, Li L, Xia J, Zhang R, Wang L. Green Starch-Based Hydrogels with Excellent Injectability, Self-Healing, Adhesion, Photothermal Effect, and Antibacterial Activity for Promoting Wound Healing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:2027-2040. [PMID: 38183285 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c13551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Hydrogel materials have proven valuable in wound healing, but improving the safety of these hydrogels is still challenging. Therefore, designing multifunctional natural polymeric-based hydrogels with excellent mechanical properties to replace toxic or potentially risky, refractory chemical polymer-based hydrogels such as polyacrylamide and polyethylene glycol is of particular significance. Here, a green starch-based hydrogel (Starch@Ca/CGC hydrogel) with injectability, self-healing, and instant adhesion was constructed by coordination interaction, electrostatic interaction, and intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Therein, natural bioactive small molecules gallic acid (GA) and carvacrol (CA) were coordinated with metal ions by the ultrasonic-triggered self-assembly and ionic cross-linking codriven strategy to prepare Cu-gallic acid-carvacrol nanospheres (CGC NPs), which conferred the hydrogel with near-infrared light (NIR)-controlled CA release and photothermal synergistic sterilization properties, as well as antioxidant and anti-infection capabilities. More importantly, the multifunctional hydrogel platforms could completely cover an irregular wound shape to prevent secondary injury and significantly accelerate wound healing under NIR with more skin appendages like hair follicles and blood vessels appearing. Therefore, it is expected that this starch-based hydrogel could serve as a competitive multifunctional dressing in the biomedical field, including bacteria-derived wound infection and other tissue repair.
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- Ke Xu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 511441, P. R. China
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Wang X, Li R, Zhao H. Enhancing angiogenesis: Innovative drug delivery systems to facilitate diabetic wound healing. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:116035. [PMID: 38113622 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.116035] [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: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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Diabetic wounds (DW) constitute a substantial burden on global healthcare owing to their widespread occurrence as a complication of diabetes. Angiogenesis, a crucial process, plays a pivotal role in tissue recovery by supplying essential oxygen and nutrients to the injury site. Unfortunately, in diabetes mellitus, various factors disrupt angiogenesis, hindering wound healing. While biomaterials designed to enhance angiogenesis hold promise for the treatment of DWs, there is an urgent need for more in-depth investigations to fully unlock their potential in clinical management. In this review, we explore the intricate mechanisms of angiogenesis that are crucial for DW recovery. We introduce a rational design for angiogenesis-enhancing drug delivery systems (DDS) and provide a comprehensive summary and discussion of diverse biomaterials that enhance angiogenesis for facilitating DW healing. Lastly, we address emerging challenges and prospects in angiogenesis-enhancing DDS for facilitating DW healing, aiming to offer a comprehensive understanding of this critical healthcare issue and potential solutions.
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- Xuan Wang
- Department of foot and ankle surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710054, China
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- Department of foot and ankle surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710054, China
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- Department of foot and ankle surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710054, China.
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Liang C, Wang H, Lin Z, Zhang C, Liu G, Hu Y. Augmented wound healing potential of photosensitive GelMA hydrogel incorporating antimicrobial peptides and MXene nanoparticles. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1310349. [PMID: 38179129 PMCID: PMC10764632 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1310349] [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: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Introduction: Wound healing is a delicate and complex process influenced by many factors. The treatment of skin wounds commonly involves the use of wound dressings, which remain a routine approach. An ideal dressing can provide protection and a suitable environment for wound surfaces by maintaining moisture and exhibiting good biocompatibility, mechanical strength, and antibacterial properties to promote healing and prevent infection. Methods: We encapsulated tick-derived antibacterial polypeptides (Os) as a model drug within a methylacrylyl gelatin (GelMA) hydrogel containing MXene nanoparticles. The prepared composite hydrogels were evaluated for their wound dressing potential by analyzing surface morphology, mechanical properties, swelling behavior, degradation properties, antibacterial activity, and cytocompatibility. Results: The results demonstrated excellent mechanical strength, swelling performance, degradation behavior, and antibacterial activity of the prepared composite hydrogels, effectively promoting cell growth, adhesion, and expression of antibacterial peptide activity. A full-thickness rat wound model then observed the wound healing process and surface interactions between the composite hydrogels and wounds. The composite hydrogel significantly accelerated wound closure, reduced inflammation, and sped epithelial formation and maturation. Discussion: Incorporating antibacterial peptides into GelMA provides a feasible strategy for developing excellent antibacterial wound dressings capable of tissue repair. In conclusion, this study presents a GelMA-based approach for designing antibacterial dressings with strong tissue regenerative ability.
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- Chengzhi Liang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Freitas CG, Felipe MS. Candida albicans and Antifungal Peptides. Infect Dis Ther 2023; 12:2631-2648. [PMID: 37940816 PMCID: PMC10746669 DOI: 10.1007/s40121-023-00889-9] [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: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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Candida albicans, a ubiquitous opportunistic fungal pathogen, plays a pivotal role in human health and disease. As a commensal organism, it normally resides harmlessly within the human microbiota. However, under certain conditions, C. albicans can transition into a pathogenic state, leading to various infections collectively known as candidiasis. With the increasing prevalence of immunocompromised individuals and the widespread use of invasive medical procedures, candidiasis has become a significant public health concern. The emergence of drug-resistant strains further complicates treatment options, highlighting the urgent need for alternative therapeutic strategies. Antifungal peptides (AFPs) have gained considerable attention as potential candidates for combating Candida spp. infections. These naturally occurring peptides possess broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, including specific efficacy against C. albicans. AFPs exhibit several advantageous properties, such as rapid killing kinetics, low propensity for resistance development, and diverse mechanisms of action, making them promising alternatives to conventional antifungal agents. In recent years, extensive research has focused on discovering and developing novel AFPs with improved efficacy and selectivity against Candida species. Advances in biotechnology and synthetic peptide design have enabled the modification and optimization of natural peptides, enhancing their stability, bioavailability, and therapeutic potential. Nevertheless, several challenges must be addressed before AFPs can be widely implemented in clinical practice. These include optimizing peptide stability, enhancing delivery methods, overcoming potential toxicity concerns, and conducting comprehensive preclinical and clinical studies. This commentary presents a short overview of candidemia and AFP; articles and reviews published in the last 10 years were searched on The National Library of Medicine (National Center for Biotechnology Information-NIH-PubMed). The terms used were C. albicans infections, antimicrobial peptides, antifungal peptides, antifungal peptides mechanisms of action, candidemia treatments and guidelines, synthetic peptides and their challenges, and antimicrobial peptides in clinical trials as the main ones. Older publications were cited if they brought some relevant concept or helped to bring a perspective into our narrative. Articles older than 20 years and those that appeared in PubMed but did not match our goal to bring updated information about using antifungal peptides as an alternative to C. albicans infections were not considered.
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- Camila G Freitas
- Higher Education Course in Food Technology, Instituto Federal de Brasília (IFB), Brasília, DF, Brazil
- Genomic Sciences and Biotechnology Graduate Program, Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB), Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Genomic Sciences and Biotechnology Graduate Program, Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB), Brasília, DF, Brazil.
- Universidade de Brasília (UNB), Brasília, DF, Brazil.
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Tan D, Zhu W, Liu L, Pan Y, Xu Y, Huang Q, Li L, Rao L. In situ formed scaffold with royal jelly-derived extracellular vesicles for wound healing. Theranostics 2023; 13:2811-2824. [PMID: 37284440 PMCID: PMC10240823 DOI: 10.7150/thno.84665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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Background: Safe and effective wound healing can be a major clinical challenge. Inflammation and vascular impairment are two main causes of inadequate wound healing. Methods: Here, we developed a versatile hydrogel wound dressing, comprising a straightforward physical mixture of royal jelly-derived extracellular vesicles (RJ-EVs) and methacrylic anhydride modified sericin (SerMA), to accelerate wound healing by inhibiting inflammation and promoting vascular reparation. Results: The RJ-EVs showed satisfactory anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and significantly promoted L929 cell proliferation and migration in vitro. Meanwhile, the photocrosslinked SerMA hydrogel with its porous interior structure and high fluidity made it a good candidate for wound dressing. The RJ-EVs can be gradually released from the SerMA hydrogel at the wound site, ensuring the restorative effect of RJ-EVs. In a full-thickness skin defect model, the SerMA/RJ-EVs hydrogel dressing accelerated wound healing with a healing rate of 96.8% by improving cell proliferation and angiogenesis. The RNA sequencing results further revealed that the SerMA/RJ-EVs hydrogel dressing was involved in inflammatory damage repair-related pathways including recombinational repair, epidermis development, and Wnt signaling. Conclusion: This SerMA/RJ-EVs hydrogel dressing offers a simple, safe and robust strategy for modulating inflammation and vascular impairment for accelerated wound healing.
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- Dehong Tan
- The Research and Application Center of Precision Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450014, China
- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518132, China
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518132, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518132, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518132, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518132, China
- Cancer Center and Department of Oncology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- The Research and Application Center of Precision Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450014, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- The Research and Application Center of Precision Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450014, China
- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518132, China
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Hao Z, Liu G, Ren L, Liu J, Liu C, Yang T, Wu X, Zhang X, Yang L, Xia J, Li W. A Self-Healing Multifunctional Hydrogel System Accelerates Diabetic Wound Healing through Orchestrating Immunoinflammatory Microenvironment. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:19847-19862. [PMID: 37042619 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c23323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
Abstract
Developing an effective treatment strategy of drug delivery to improve diabetic wound healing remains a major challenge in clinical practice nowadays, due to multidrug-resistant bacterial infections, angiopathy, and oxidative damage in the wound microenvironment. Herein, an effective and convenient strategy was designed through a self-healing multiple-dynamic-bond cross-linked hydrogel with interpenetrating networks, which was formed by multiple-dynamic-bond cross-linking of reversible catechol-Fe3+ coordinate bonds, hydrogen bonding, and Schiff base bonds. The excellent autonomous healing of the hydrogel was initiated and accelerated by Schiff bonds with reversible breakage between 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde containing catechol and aldehyde groups and chitosan chains, and further consolidated by the co-optation of other noncovalent interactions contributed of hydrogen bonding and Fe3+ coordinate bonds. Intriguingly, cathelicidin LL-37 was introduced and uniformly dispersed in the dynamic interpenetrating networks of the hydrogel as a bioactive molecular to orchestrate the diabetic wound healing microenvironment. This multifunctional wound dressing can significantly promote diabetic wound healing by antibacterial activity, immunomodulation, anti-inflammation, neovascularization, and antioxidant activity. Therefore, this study provided an effective and safe strategy for guiding the diabetic wound treatment in clinical applications.
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- Zhichao Hao
- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510050, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510050, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510050, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510050, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510050, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510050, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510050, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510050, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510050, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510050, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510050, China
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Jang EJ, Patel R, Patel M. Electrospinning Nanofibers as a Dressing to Treat Diabetic Wounds. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041144. [PMID: 37111630 PMCID: PMC10142830 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Globally, diabetic mellitus (DM) is a common metabolic disease that effectively inhibits insulin production, destroys pancreatic β cells, and consequently, promotes hyperglycemia. This disease causes complications, including slowed wound healing, risk of infection in wound areas, and development of chronic wounds all of which are significant sources of mortality. With an increasing number of people diagnosed with DM, the current method of wound healing does not meet the needs of patients with diabetes. The lack of antibacterial ability and the inability to sustainably deliver necessary factors to wound areas limit its use. To overcome this, a new method of creating wound dressings for diabetic patients was developed using an electrospinning methodology. The nanofiber membrane mimics the extracellular matrix with its unique structure and functionality, owing to which it can store and deliver active substances that greatly aid in diabetic wound healing. In this review, we discuss several polymers used to create nanofiber membranes and their effectiveness in the treatment of diabetic wounds.
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- Eun Jo Jang
- Nano Science and Engineering, Integrated Science and Engineering Division (ISED), Underwood International College, Yonsei University, Songdogwahak-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21983, Republic of Korea
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- Energy & Environmental Science and Engineering (EESE), Integrated Science and Engineering Division (ISED), Underwood International College, Yonsei University, 85 Songdogwahak-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21938, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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Su Y, Andrabi SM, Shahriar SMS, Wong SL, Wang G, Xie J. Triggered release of antimicrobial peptide from microneedle patches for treatment of wound biofilms. J Control Release 2023; 356:131-141. [PMID: 36858263 PMCID: PMC10073311 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.02.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Biofilms pose a great challenge for wound management. Herein, this study describes a near-infrared (NIR) light-responsive microneedle patch for on-demand release of antimicrobial peptide for treatment of wound biofilms. IR780 iodide as a photothermal conversion agent and molecularly engineered peptide W379 as an antimicrobial agent are loaded in dissolvable poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP) microneedle patches followed by coating with a phase change material 1-tetradecanol (TD). After placing in an aqueous solution or biofilm containing wounds ex vivo and in vivo, upon exposure to NIR light, the incorporated IR780 induces light-to-heat conversion, causing the melting of TD. This leads to the dissolution of PVP microneedles, enabling the release of loaded W379 peptide from the microneedles into surrounding regions (e.g., solution, biofilm, wound bed). Compared with traditional microneedle patches, NIR light responsive microneedle patches can program the release of antimicrobial peptide and show high antibacterial efficacy in vitro. Meanwhile, this work indicates that NIR light responsive TD-coated, W379-loaded PVP microneedle patches show excellent antibiofilm activities ex vivo and in vivo. Additionally, this microneedle system could be a promising platform for delivering other antimicrobial agents.
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- Yajuan Su
- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, United States
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, United States
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, United States
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- Department of Surgery-Plastic Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, United States
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, United States; Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, United States.
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