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Nayak VV, Bergamo ETP, Sanjairaj V, Behera RK, Gupta N, Coelho PG, Witek L. Effect of bioceramic inclusions on gel-cast aliphatic polymer membranes for bone tissue engineering applications: An in vitro study. Biomed Mater Eng 2024:BME240079. [PMID: 39331087 DOI: 10.3233/bme-240079] [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: 09/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Polylactic acid (PLA) has been extensively used in tissue engineering. However, poor mechanical properties and low cell affinity have limited its pertinence in load bearing bone tissue regeneration (BTR) devices. OBJECTIVE Augmenting PLA with β-Tricalcium Phosphate (β-TCP), a calcium phosphate-based ceramic, could potentially improve its mechanical properties and enhance its osteogenic potential. METHODS Gels of PLA and β-TCP were prepared of different % w/w ratios through polymer dissolution in acetone, after which polymer-ceramic membranes were synthesized using the gel casting workflow and subjected to characterization. RESULTS Gel-cast polymer-ceramic constructs were associated with significantly higher osteogenic capacity and calcium deposition in differentiated osteoblasts compared to pure polymer counterparts. Immunocytochemistry revealed cell spreading over the gel-cast membrane surfaces, characterized by trapezoidal morphology, distinct rounded nuclei, and well-aligned actin filaments. However, groups with higher ceramic loading expressed significantly higher levels of osteogenic markers relative to pure PLA membranes. Rule of mixtures and finite element models indicated an increase in theoretical mechanical strength with an increase in β-TCP concentration. CONCLUSION This study potentiates the use of PLA/β-TCP composites in load bearing BTR applications and the ability to be used as customized patient-specific shape memory membranes in guided bone regeneration.
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- Vasudev Vivekanand Nayak
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Biomaterials Division, NYU Dentistry, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Prosthodontics, NYU Dentistry, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
- DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Biomaterials Division, NYU Dentistry, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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Zhang S, Huang L, Bian M, Xiao L, Zhou D, Tao Z, Zhao Z, Zhang J, Jiang LB, Li Y. Multifunctional Bone Regeneration Membrane with Flexibility, Electrical Stimulation Activity and Osteoinductive Activity. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2405311. [PMID: 39148189 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202405311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2024] [Revised: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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The use of membrane-based guided bone regeneration techniques has great potential for single-stage reconstruction of critical-sized bone defects. Here, a multifunctional bone regeneration membrane combining flexible elasticity, electrical stimulation (ES) and osteoinductive activity is developed by in situ doping of MXene 2D nanomaterials with conductive functionality and β-TCP particles into a Poly(lactic acid-carbonate (PDT) composite nano-absorbable membrane (P/T/MXene) via electrostatic spinning technique. The composite membrane has good feasibility due to its temperature sensitivity, elastic memory capacity, coordinated degradation profile and easy preparation process. In vitro experiments showed the P/T/MXene membrane effectively promoted the recruitment and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) under ES and enhanced the angiogenic capacity of endothelial cells, which synergistically promoted bone regeneration through neovascularization. In addition, an in vivo rat model of cranial bone defects further confirmed the bone regeneration efficacy of the P/T/MXene membrane. In conclusion, the developed P/T/MXene membrane can effectively promote bone regeneration through their synergistic multifunctional effects, suggesting the membranes have great potential for guiding tissue regeneration and providing guidance for the biomaterials design.
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- Shihao Zhang
- The Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Australia, 4222, Australia
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- The Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- The Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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Phewchan P, Laoruengthana A, Lamlertthon S, Tiyaboonchai W. Injectable vancomycin-loaded silk fibroin/methylcellulose containing calcium phosphate-based in situ thermosensitive hydrogel for local treatment of osteomyelitis: Fabrication, characterization, and in vitro performance evaluation. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024. [PMID: 38984391 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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The conventional treatment of osteomyelitis with antibiotic-loaded nondegradable polymethylmethacrylate (ATB-PMMA) beads has certain limitations, including impeded bone reconstruction and the need for secondary surgery. To overcome this challenge, this study aimed to develop and characterize an injectable vancomycin-loaded silk fibroin/methylcellulose containing calcium phosphate-based in situ thermosensitive hydrogel (VC-SF/MC-CAPs). The VC-SF/MC-CAPs solution can be easily administered at room temperature with a low injectability force of ≤30 N and a high vancomycin (VC) content of ~96%. Additionally, at physiological temperature (37 °C), the solution could transform into a rigid hydrogel within 7 minutes. In vitro drug release performed under both physiological (pH 7.4) and infection conditions (pH 4.5) revealed a prolonged release pattern of VC-SF/MC-CAPs following the Peppas-Sahlin kinetic model. In addition, the released VC from VC-SF/MC-CAPs hydrogels exhibited antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus for a period exceeding 35 days, as characterized by the disk diffusion assay. Furthermore, at pH 7.4, the VC-SF/MC-CAPs demonstrated >60% degradation within 35 days. Importantly, when exposed to physiological pH conditions, CAPs are transformed into bioactive hydroxyapatite, which benefits bone formation. Therefore, VC-SF/MC-CAPs showed significant potential as a local drug delivery system for treating osteomyelitis.
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- Premchirakorn Phewchan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- The Center of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Song S, Li Z, Li J, Liu Y, Li Z, Wang P, Huang J. Electrospray Nano-Micro Composite Sodium Alginate Microspheres with Shape-Adaptive, Antibacterial, and Angiogenic Abilities for Infected Wound Healing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:28147-28161. [PMID: 38783481 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03655] [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: 05/25/2024]
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Nonhealing infectious wounds, characterized by bacterial colonization, wound microenvironment destruction, and shape complexity, present an intractable problem in clinical practice. Inspired by LEGOs, building-block toys that can be assembled into desired shapes, we proposed the use of electrospray nano-micro composite sodium alginate (SA) microspheres with antibacterial and angiogenic properties to fill irregularly shaped wounds instantly. Specifically, porous poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microspheres (MSs) encapsulating basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) were produced by a water-in-oil-in-water double-emulsion method. Then, bFGF@MSs were blended with the SA solution containing ZIF-8 nanoparticles. The resultant solution was electrosprayed to obtain nano-micro composite microspheres (bFGF@MS/ZIF-8@SAMSs). The composite MSs' size could be regulated by PLGA MS mass proportion and electrospray voltage. Moreover, bFGF, a potent angiogenic agent, and ZIF-8, bactericidal nanoparticles, were found to release from bFGF@MS/ZIF-8@SAMSs in a controlled and sustainable manner, which promoted cell proliferation, migration, and tube formation and killed bacteria. Through experimentation on rat models, bFGF@MS/ZIF-8@SAMSs were revealed to adapt to wound shapes and accelerate infected wound healing because of the synergistic effects of antibacterial and angiogenic abilities. In summation, this study developed a feasible approach to prepare bioactive nano-micro MSs as building blocks that can fill irregularly shaped infected wounds and improve healing.
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- Shurui Song
- Department of Emergency Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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De Leon-Oliva D, Boaru DL, Perez-Exposito RE, Fraile-Martinez O, García-Montero C, Diaz R, Bujan J, García-Honduvilla N, Lopez-Gonzalez L, Álvarez-Mon M, Saz JV, de la Torre B, Ortega MA. Advanced Hydrogel-Based Strategies for Enhanced Bone and Cartilage Regeneration: A Comprehensive Review. Gels 2023; 9:885. [PMID: 37998975 PMCID: PMC10670584 DOI: 10.3390/gels9110885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Bone and cartilage tissue play multiple roles in the organism, including kinematic support, protection of organs, and hematopoiesis. Bone and, above all, cartilaginous tissues present an inherently limited capacity for self-regeneration. The increasing prevalence of disorders affecting these crucial tissues, such as bone fractures, bone metastases, osteoporosis, or osteoarthritis, underscores the urgent imperative to investigate therapeutic strategies capable of effectively addressing the challenges associated with their degeneration and damage. In this context, the emerging field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM) has made important contributions through the development of advanced hydrogels. These crosslinked three-dimensional networks can retain substantial amounts of water, thus mimicking the natural extracellular matrix (ECM). Hydrogels exhibit exceptional biocompatibility, customizable mechanical properties, and the ability to encapsulate bioactive molecules and cells. In addition, they can be meticulously tailored to the specific needs of each patient, providing a promising alternative to conventional surgical procedures and reducing the risk of subsequent adverse reactions. However, some issues need to be addressed, such as lack of mechanical strength, inconsistent properties, and low-cell viability. This review describes the structure and regeneration of bone and cartilage tissue. Then, we present an overview of hydrogels, including their classification, synthesis, and biomedical applications. Following this, we review the most relevant and recent advanced hydrogels in TERM for bone and cartilage tissue regeneration.
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- Diego De Leon-Oliva
- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain; (D.D.L.-O.); (D.L.B.); (R.E.P.-E.); (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (L.L.-G.); (M.Á.-M.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.); (J.V.S.); (B.d.l.T.)
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain; (D.D.L.-O.); (D.L.B.); (R.E.P.-E.); (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (L.L.-G.); (M.Á.-M.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.); (J.V.S.); (B.d.l.T.)
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain; (D.D.L.-O.); (D.L.B.); (R.E.P.-E.); (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (L.L.-G.); (M.Á.-M.)
- Service of Traumatology of University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain; (D.D.L.-O.); (D.L.B.); (R.E.P.-E.); (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (L.L.-G.); (M.Á.-M.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.); (J.V.S.); (B.d.l.T.)
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain; (D.D.L.-O.); (D.L.B.); (R.E.P.-E.); (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (L.L.-G.); (M.Á.-M.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.); (J.V.S.); (B.d.l.T.)
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- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.); (J.V.S.); (B.d.l.T.)
- Department of Surgery, Medical and Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain; (D.D.L.-O.); (D.L.B.); (R.E.P.-E.); (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (L.L.-G.); (M.Á.-M.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.); (J.V.S.); (B.d.l.T.)
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain; (D.D.L.-O.); (D.L.B.); (R.E.P.-E.); (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (L.L.-G.); (M.Á.-M.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.); (J.V.S.); (B.d.l.T.)
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain; (D.D.L.-O.); (D.L.B.); (R.E.P.-E.); (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (L.L.-G.); (M.Á.-M.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.); (J.V.S.); (B.d.l.T.)
- Department of Surgery, Medical and Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain; (D.D.L.-O.); (D.L.B.); (R.E.P.-E.); (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (L.L.-G.); (M.Á.-M.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.); (J.V.S.); (B.d.l.T.)
- Immune System Diseases-Rheumatology Service, Hospital Universitario Principe de Asturias, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain
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- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.); (J.V.S.); (B.d.l.T.)
- Department of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain
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- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.); (J.V.S.); (B.d.l.T.)
- Service of Traumatology of University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, 28034 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Surgery, Medical and Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Alcalá, 28801 Alcala de Henares, Spain; (D.D.L.-O.); (D.L.B.); (R.E.P.-E.); (O.F.-M.); (C.G.-M.); (J.B.); (N.G.-H.); (L.L.-G.); (M.Á.-M.)
- Ramón y Cajal Institute of Sanitary Research (IRYCIS), 28034 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.); (J.V.S.); (B.d.l.T.)
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Kim HS, Jang J, Oh JS, Lee EJ, Han CM, Shin US. Injectable remodeling hydrogels derived from alendronate-tethered alginate calcium complex for enhanced osteogenesis. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 303:120473. [PMID: 36657863 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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A combination of hydrogel materials, and therapeutic agents have been actively reported to facilitate bone defect healing. However, conventionally hydrogels using cross-linker would result in low stability of the hydrogel itself, loss of agents during cross-linking, and complexity of use. In this study, alendronate was tethered to an AlA to improve its bone healing and drug-loading stability. AlA was further functionalized with Ca2+ (AlACa). A mixture of AlACa and alginate formed AlAA hydrogel. The gelation time of AlAA was sufficient for injecting into the defect site. The hydrogel stiffness was controlled, while the stress-relaxation time was fixed. In vitro cell tests demonstrated that the AlAA promoted proliferation and differentiation behaviors. In particular, AlAA showed the best mechanical stiffness with appropriate stress-relaxation and cellular behavior, indicating that it would be beneficial as a scaffold in the bone tissue engineering field.
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- Han-Sem Kim
- Department of Nano-biomedical Science & BK21 FOUR NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea; Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano-biomedical Science & BK21 FOUR NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano-biomedical Science & BK21 FOUR NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano-biomedical Science & BK21 FOUR NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Carbon and Nano Materials Engineering, Jeonju University, Jeonju 55069, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Nano-biomedical Science & BK21 FOUR NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea; Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea.
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Domain size control in all-polymer solar cells. iScience 2022; 25:104090. [PMID: 35372809 PMCID: PMC8971947 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In all polymer solar cells (all-PSCs), the domain size is critical for device performance. In highly crystalline polymer blends, however, precisely adjusting the domain size remains a significant challenge because of the simultaneous crystallization of both components. Herein, a strategy that promotes acceptor and donor to crystallize separately was proposed. Take PBDB-T/N2200 blends for instance; the solution state and confined crystallization were combined, which induced the crystallization of N2200, and PBDB-T occurred during the film-forming process and at thermal annealing stage. This separated crystallization process lowers the driving force of phase separation without affecting the degree of crystallinity of the blends. Thus, an interpenetrating network with high crystallinity and proper domain size was obtained, which boosted the power conversion efficiency to 7.59%. Importantly, the relation between pre-aggregation and domain size was established, which may be a guide to precisely adjust the active layer’s domain size in all-PSCs. This strategy decreases domain size without sacrificing crystallinity A phase diagram about solution state and domain size was proposed
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Bacakova L, Novotna K, Hadraba D, Musilkova J, Slepicka P, Beran M. Influence of Biomimetically Mineralized Collagen Scaffolds on Bone Cell Proliferation and Immune Activation. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14030602. [PMID: 35160591 PMCID: PMC8838484 DOI: 10.3390/polym14030602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Collagen, as the main component of connective tissue, is frequently used in various tissue engineering applications. In this study, porous sponge-like collagen scaffolds were prepared by freeze-drying and were then mineralized in a simulated body fluid. The mechanical stability was similar in both types of scaffolds, but the mineralized scaffolds (MCS) contained significantly more calcium, magnesium and phosphorus than the unmineralized scaffolds (UCS). Although the MCS contained a lower percentage (~32.5%) of pores suitable for cell ingrowth (113–357 μm in diameter) than the UCS (~70%), the number of human-osteoblast-like MG-63 cells on days 1, 3 and 7 after seeding was higher on MCS than on UCS, and the cells penetrated deeper into the MCS. The cell growth in extracts prepared by eluting the scaffolds for 7 days in a cell culture medium was also markedly higher in the MCS extracts, as indicated by real-time monitoring in the sensory xCELLigence system for 7 days. From this point of view, MCS are more promising for bone tissue engineering than UCS. However, MCS evoked a more pronounced inflammatory response than UCS, as indicated by the production of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in macrophage-like RAW 264.7 cells in cultures on these scaffolds.
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- Lucie Bacakova
- Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic; (K.N.); (D.H.); (J.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +420-2-9644-3743
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- Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic; (K.N.); (D.H.); (J.M.)
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- Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic; (K.N.); (D.H.); (J.M.)
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- Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic; (K.N.); (D.H.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Solid State Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Technicka 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic;
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- Food Research Institute Prague, Radiova 7, 102 31 Prague 10, Czech Republic;
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Wu M, Zhao Y, Jiang H, Xu X, Wang D, Xu X, Zhou Y, Tan H, Ding C, Li J. Self-Organized Spatiotemporal Mineralization of Hydrogel: A Simulant of Osteon. SMALL 2021; 18:e2106649. [PMID: 34921591 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202106649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Nature creates fascinating self-organized spatiotemporal patterns through the delicate control of reaction-diffusion dynamics. As the primary unit of cortical bone, osteon has concentric lamellar architecture, which plays a crucial role in the mechanical and physiological functions of bone. However, it remains a great challenge to fabricate the osteon-like structure in a natural self-organization way. Taking advantage of the nonequilibrium reaction in hydrogels, a simple mineralization strategy to closely mimic the formation of osteon in a mild physiological condition is developed. By constructing two reverse concentration gradients of ions from periphery to interior of cylindrical hydrogel, spatiotemporal self-organization of calcium phosphate in concentric rings is generated. It is noteworthy that minerals in different layers possess diverse contents and crystalline phases, which further guide the adhesion and spread of osteoblasts on these patterns, resembling the architecture and cytological behavior of osteon. Besides, theoretical data indicates the predominate role of ion concentrations and pH values of solution, in good accordance with experimental results. Independent of precise instruments, this lifelike method is easily obtained, cost-efficient, and effectively imitates the mineral deposition in osteon from a physiochemical view. The strategy may be expanded to develop other functional material patterns via spatiotemporal self-organization.
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- Mingzhen Wu
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Beijing, 100190, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Beijing, 100190, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.,State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.,Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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Flegeau K, Gauthier O, Rethore G, Autrusseau F, Schaefer A, Lesoeur J, Veziers J, Brésin A, Gautier H, Weiss P. Injectable silanized hyaluronic acid hydrogel/biphasic calcium phosphate granule composites with improved handling and biodegradability promote bone regeneration in rabbits. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:5640-5651. [PMID: 34254604 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm00403d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) granules are osteoconductive biomaterials used in clinics to favor bone reconstruction. Yet, poor cohesivity, injectability and mechanical properties restrain their use as bone fillers. In this study, we incorporated BCP granules into in situ forming silanized hyaluronic acid (Si-HA) and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (Si-HPMC) hydrogels. Hydrogel composites were shown to be easily injectable (F < 30 N), with fast hardening properties (<5 min), and similar mechanical properties (E∼ 60 kPa). In vivo, both hydrogels were well tolerated by the host, but showed different biodegradability with Si-HA gels being partially degraded after 21d, while Si-HPMC gels remained stable. Both composites were easily injected into critical size rabbit defects and remained cohesive. After 4 weeks, Si-HPMC/BCP led to poor bone healing due to a lack of degradation. Conversely, Si-HA/BCP composites were fully degraded and beneficially influenced bone regeneration by increasing the space available for bone ingrowth, and by accelerating BCP granules turnover. Our study demonstrates that the degradation rate is key to control bone regeneration and that Si-HA/BCP composites are promising biomaterials to regenerate bone defects.
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- Killian Flegeau
- Université de Nantes, ONIRIS, Inserm UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, Nantes F-44042, France. and Université de Nantes, UFR Odontologie, Nantes, F-44042, France and HTL S.A.S, Javené, France
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- Université de Nantes, ONIRIS, Inserm UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, Nantes F-44042, France. and Université de Nantes, UFR Odontologie, Nantes, F-44042, France and Department of Experimental Surgery, CRIP, Oniris, Nantes, F-44300, France
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- Université de Nantes, ONIRIS, Inserm UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, Nantes F-44042, France. and Université de Nantes, UFR Odontologie, Nantes, F-44042, France and CHU Nantes, PHU4 OTONN, Nantes F-44093, France
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- Université de Nantes, ONIRIS, Inserm UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, Nantes F-44042, France. and Université de Nantes, UFR Odontologie, Nantes, F-44042, France and Ecole Polytechnique de l'Université de Nantes, rue Ch. Pauc, Nantes, F-44300, France
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- Université de Nantes, ONIRIS, Inserm UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, Nantes F-44042, France. and Université de Nantes, UFR Odontologie, Nantes, F-44042, France and SC3M, SFR Santé F. Bonamy, FED 4203, UMS Inserm 016, CNRS 3556, Nantes F-44042, France
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- Université de Nantes, ONIRIS, Inserm UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, Nantes F-44042, France. and Université de Nantes, UFR Odontologie, Nantes, F-44042, France and SC3M, SFR Santé F. Bonamy, FED 4203, UMS Inserm 016, CNRS 3556, Nantes F-44042, France
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- Université de Nantes, ONIRIS, Inserm UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, Nantes F-44042, France. and CHU Nantes, PHU4 OTONN, Nantes F-44093, France and SC3M, SFR Santé F. Bonamy, FED 4203, UMS Inserm 016, CNRS 3556, Nantes F-44042, France
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- Université de Nantes, ONIRIS, Inserm UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, Nantes F-44042, France. and Université de Nantes, UFR Odontologie, Nantes, F-44042, France and Université de Nantes, Faculté de Pharmacie, Laboratoire de Pharmacie Galénique, Nantes F-44042, France
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- Université de Nantes, ONIRIS, Inserm UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, Nantes F-44042, France. and Université de Nantes, UFR Odontologie, Nantes, F-44042, France and CHU Nantes, PHU4 OTONN, Nantes F-44093, France
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Zhang L, Fu L, Zhang X, Chen L, Cai Q, Yang X. Hierarchical and heterogeneous hydrogel system as a promising strategy for diversified interfacial tissue regeneration. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:1547-1573. [DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01595d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A state-of-the-art review on the design and preparation of hierarchical and heterogeneous hydrogel systems for interfacial tissue regeneration.
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- Liwen Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic Composites; Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials; Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing 100029
- P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic Composites; Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials; Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing 100029
- P.R. China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries
- Peking University Third Hospital
- Beijing 100191
- P. R. China
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- Peking University Third Hospital
- Beijing 100191
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic Composites; Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials; Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing 100029
- P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic Composites; Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials; Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing 100029
- P.R. China
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Lee K, Chen Y, Yoshitomi T, Kawazoe N, Yang Y, Chen G. Osteogenic and Adipogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Gelatin Solutions of Different Viscosities. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e2000617. [PMID: 32755043 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202000617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Accumulating evidence indicates that stem cell fate can be regulated by mechanical properties of the extracellular matrix. Most studies have focused onthe influence of matrix elasticity and viscoelasticity on stem cell differentiation. However, how matrix viscosity affects stem cell differentiation has been overlooked. In this study, a biphasic gelatin solution/hydrogel system is used for 3D culture of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to investigate the influence of gelatin solution viscosity on simultaneous osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation at the same culture condition. Gelatin solution promotes cell proliferation, while its promotive effect decreases with the increase of viscosity. The influence of viscosity on osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation of MSCs shows opposite trends. A high-viscosity gelatin solution results in an increase of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, calcium deposition, and expression of osteogenesis-related genes. On the other hand, in a low-viscosity gelatin solution, a lot of lipid vacuoles are formed and adipogenesis-related genes are highly expressed. The results indicate high viscosity is beneficial for osteogenic differentiation, while low viscosity is beneficial for adipogenic differentiation. These findings suggest the importance of matrix viscosity on stem cell differentiation in 3D microenvironments.
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- Kyubae Lee
- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8572, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8572, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
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- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Science, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8571, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8572, Japan
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Lin Y, Schuphan J, Dickmeis C, Buhl EM, Commandeur U, Fischer H. Attachment of Ultralow Amount of Engineered Plant Viral Nanoparticles to Mesenchymal Stem Cells Enhances Osteogenesis and Mineralization. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e2001245. [PMID: 32940006 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202001245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Hydrogel-based materials are widely used to mimic the extracellular matrix in bone tissue engineering, although they often lack biofunctional cues. In the authors' previous work, Potato virus X (PVX), a flexible rod-shaped biocompatible plant virus nanoparticle (VNP) with 1270 coat protein subunits, is genetically modified to present functional peptides for generating a bone substitute. Here, PVX is engineered to present mineralization- and osteogenesis-associated peptides and laden in hydrogels at a concentration lower by two orders of magnitude. Its competence in mineralization is demonstrated both on 2D surfaces and in hydrogels and the superiority of enriched peptides on VNPs is verified and compared with free peptides and VNPs presenting fewer functional peptides. Alkaline phosphatase activity and Alizarin red staining of human mesenchymal stem cells increase 1.2-1.7 times when stimulate by VNPs. Engineered PVX adheres to cells, exhibiting a stimulation of biomimetic peptides in close proximity to the cells. The retention of VNPs in hydrogels is monitored and more than 80% of VNPs remain inside after several washing steps. The mechanical properties of VNP-laden hydrogels are investigated, including viscosity, gelling temperature, and compressive tangent modulus. This study demonstrates that recombinant PVX nanoparticles are excellent candidates for hydrogel nanocomposites in bone tissue engineering.
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- Ying‐Ying Lin
- Department of Dental Materials and Biomaterials Research RWTH Aachen University Hospital Pauwelsstrasse 30 52074 Aachen Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Biotechnology RWTH Aachen University Worringerweg 1 52074 Aachen Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Biotechnology RWTH Aachen University Worringerweg 1 52074 Aachen Germany
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- Electron Microscopy Facility Institute of Pathology RWTH Aachen University Hospital Pauwelsstrasse 30 52074 Aachen Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Biotechnology RWTH Aachen University Worringerweg 1 52074 Aachen Germany
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- Department of Dental Materials and Biomaterials Research RWTH Aachen University Hospital Pauwelsstrasse 30 52074 Aachen Germany
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In Vitro Mechanical and Biological Properties of 3D Printed Polymer Composite and β-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffold on Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13143057. [PMID: 32650530 PMCID: PMC7412522 DOI: 10.3390/ma13143057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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3D printed biomaterials have been extensively investigated and developed in the field of bone regeneration related to clinical issues. However, specific applications of 3D printed biomaterials in different dental areas have seldom been reported. In this study, we aimed to and successfully fabricated 3D poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)/β-tricalcium phosphate (3D-PLGA/TCP) and 3D β-tricalcium phosphate (3D-TCP) scaffolds using two relatively distinct 3D printing (3DP) technologies. Conjunctively, we compared and investigated mechanical and biological responses on human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). Physicochemical properties of the scaffolds, including pore structure, chemical elements, and compression modulus, were characterized. hDPSCs were cultured on scaffolds for subsequent investigations of biocompatibility and osteoconductivity. Our findings indicate that 3D printed PLGA/TCP and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) scaffolds possessed a highly interconnected and porous structure. 3D-TCP scaffolds exhibited better compressive strength than 3D-PLGA/TCP scaffolds, while the 3D-PLGA/TCP scaffolds revealed a flexible mechanical performance. The introduction of 3D structure and β-TCP components increased the adhesion and proliferation of hDPSCs and promoted osteogenic differentiation. In conclusion, 3D-PLGA/TCP and 3D-TCP scaffolds, with the incorporation of hDPSCs as a personalized restoration approach, has a prospective potential to repair minor and critical bone defects in oral and maxillofacial surgery, respectively.
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Gaspar VM, Lavrador P, Borges J, Oliveira MB, Mano JF. Advanced Bottom-Up Engineering of Living Architectures. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e1903975. [PMID: 31823448 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201903975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2019] [Revised: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Bottom-up tissue engineering is a promising approach for designing modular biomimetic structures that aim to recapitulate the intricate hierarchy and biofunctionality of native human tissues. In recent years, this field has seen exciting progress driven by an increasing knowledge of biological systems and their rational deconstruction into key core components. Relevant advances in the bottom-up assembly of unitary living blocks toward the creation of higher order bioarchitectures based on multicellular-rich structures or multicomponent cell-biomaterial synergies are described. An up-to-date critical overview of long-term existing and rapidly emerging technologies for integrative bottom-up tissue engineering is provided, including discussion of their practical challenges and required advances. It is envisioned that a combination of cell-biomaterial constructs with bioadaptable features and biospecific 3D designs will contribute to the development of more robust and functional humanized tissues for therapies and disease models, as well as tools for fundamental biological studies.
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- Vítor M Gaspar
- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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Su W, Hu Y, Zeng M, Li M, Lin S, Zhou Y, Xie J. Design and evaluation of nano-hydroxyapatite/poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels coated with poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/nano-hydroxyapatite/poly(vinyl alcohol) scaffolds for cartilage repair. J Orthop Surg Res 2019; 14:446. [PMID: 31847866 PMCID: PMC6916227 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-019-1450-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hydrogels have been widely used in synthetic cartilage materials. However, limitations of PVA hydrogels such as poor biomechanics and limited cell ingrowth remain challenges in this field. METHODS This work aimed to design novel nano-hydroxyapatite (nano-HA)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hydrogels coated with a poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)/nano-HA/PVA scaffold to counter the limitations of PVA hydrogels. The core, comprising nano-HA/PVA hydrogel, had the primary role of bearing the mechanical load. The peripheral structure, composed of PLGA/nano-HA/PVA, was designed to favor interaction with surrounding cartilage. RESULTS The double-layer HA/PVA hydrogel coated with PLGA/HA/PVA scaffold was successfully prepared using a two-step molding method, and the mechanical properties and biocompatibility were characterized. The mechanical properties of the novel PLGA/HA/PVA scaffold modified HA/PVA hydrogel were similar to those of native cartilage and showed greater sensitivity to compressive stress than to tensile stress. Rabbit chondrocytes were seeded in the composites to assess the biocompatibility and practicability in vitro. The results showed that the peripheral component comprising 30 wt% PLGA/5 wt% HA/15 wt% PVA was most conducive to rabbit chondrocyte adhesion and proliferation. CONCLUSIONS The study indicated that the double-layer HA/PVA hydrogel coated with PLGA/HA/PVA scaffold has the potential for cartilage repair.
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- Weiping Su
- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
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Chiriac AP, Ghilan A, Neamtu I, Nita LE, Rusu AG, Chiriac VM. Advancement in the Biomedical Applications of the (Nano)gel Structures Based on Particular Polysaccharides. Macromol Biosci 2019; 19:e1900187. [DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201900187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Aurica P. Chiriac
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular ChemistryLaboratory of Inorganic Polymers 41‐A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 700487 Iaşi Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular ChemistryLaboratory of Inorganic Polymers 41‐A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 700487 Iaşi Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular ChemistryLaboratory of Inorganic Polymers 41‐A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 700487 Iaşi Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular ChemistryLaboratory of Inorganic Polymers 41‐A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 700487 Iaşi Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular ChemistryLaboratory of Inorganic Polymers 41‐A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 700487 Iaşi Romania
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- “Gh. Asachi” Technical UniversityFaculty of ElectronicsTelecommunications and Information Technology Bd. Carol I no. 11A 700506 Iaşi Romania
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Dziadek M, Kudlackova R, Zima A, Slosarczyk A, Ziabka M, Jelen P, Shkarina S, Cecilia A, Zuber M, Baumbach T, Surmeneva MA, Surmenev RA, Bacakova L, Cholewa‐Kowalska K, Douglas TEL. Novel multicomponent organic–inorganic WPI/gelatin/CaP hydrogel composites for bone tissue engineering. J Biomed Mater Res A 2019; 107:2479-2491. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Michal Dziadek
- Department of Glass Technology and Amorphous CoatingsAGH University of Science and Technology Krakow Poland
- Department of Ceramics and RefractoriesAGH University of Science and Technology Krakow Poland
- Engineering DepartmentLancaster University Lancaster UK
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- Engineering DepartmentLancaster University Lancaster UK
- Institute of PhysiologyCzech Academy of Sciences Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Ceramics and RefractoriesAGH University of Science and Technology Krakow Poland
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- Department of Ceramics and RefractoriesAGH University of Science and Technology Krakow Poland
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- Department of Ceramics and RefractoriesAGH University of Science and Technology Krakow Poland
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- Department of Silicate Chemistry and Macromolecular CompoundsAGH University of Science and Technology Krakow Poland
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- Research Center Physical Materials Science and Composite MaterialsNational Research Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk Russian Federation
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- Institute for Photon Science and Synchrotron RadiationKarlsruhe Institute of Technology Eggenstein‐Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Institute for Photon Science and Synchrotron RadiationKarlsruhe Institute of Technology Eggenstein‐Leopoldshafen Germany
- Laboratory for Applications of Synchrotron RadiationKarlsruhe Institute of Technology Eggenstein‐Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Institute for Photon Science and Synchrotron RadiationKarlsruhe Institute of Technology Eggenstein‐Leopoldshafen Germany
- Laboratory for Applications of Synchrotron RadiationKarlsruhe Institute of Technology Eggenstein‐Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Research Center Physical Materials Science and Composite MaterialsNational Research Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk Russian Federation
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- Research Center Physical Materials Science and Composite MaterialsNational Research Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk Russian Federation
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- Institute of PhysiologyCzech Academy of Sciences Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Glass Technology and Amorphous CoatingsAGH University of Science and Technology Krakow Poland
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- Engineering DepartmentLancaster University Lancaster UK
- Materials Science Institute (MSI)Lancaster University Lancaster UK
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Wu J, Zheng K, Huang X, Liu J, Liu H, Boccaccini AR, Wan Y, Guo X, Shao Z. Thermally triggered injectable chitosan/silk fibroin/bioactive glass nanoparticle hydrogels for in-situ bone formation in rat calvarial bone defects. Acta Biomater 2019; 91:60-71. [PMID: 30986530 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Revised: 03/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Copper-containing bioactive glass nanoparticles (Cu-BG NPs) with designed compositions and sizes were synthesized and incorporated into chitosan (CH)/silk fibroin (SF)/glycerophosphate (GP) composites to prepare injectable hydrogels for cell-free bone repair. The resulting Cu-BG/CH/SF/GP gels were found to exhibit well-defined injectability and to undergo rapid gelation at physiological temperature and pH. They were highly porous and showed the ability to administer Si, Ca and Cu ions at their respective safe doses in a sustained and controlled manner. In vitro studies revealed that the gels supported the growth of seeded MC3T3-E1 and human umbilical vein endothelial cells, and effectively induced them toward osteogenesis and angiogenesis, respectively. In vivo bone repair based on a critical-size rat calvarial bone defect model demonstrated that the optimal Cu-BG/CH/SF/GP gel was able to fully restore the bone defect with formation of vascularized bone tissue and mineralized collagen deposition during a treatment period of 8 weeks without utilization of any cells and/or growth factors. The results suggest that the presently developed Cu-BG/CH/SF/GP composite hydrogels have great potential and translation ability for bone regeneration owing to their thermo-sensitive properties, cell-free bioactivity, and cost-effectiveness. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Hydrogels loaded with cells and/or growth factors exhibit potential in bone repair. However, they have been facing obstacles related to the clinic translation. Here, a novel type of hydrogel system consisting of copper-containing bioactive glass nanoparticles and chitosan/silk fibroin composite was developed. These gels showed injectability and thermally triggered in situ gelation properties and were able to administer the release of ions at safe but effective doses in a controlled manner while inducing the seeded cells toward osteogenesis and angiogenesis. The optimal gel showed the ability to fully repair critical-size rat calvarial bone defects without involving time consuming cell processing and/or the use of expensive growth factors, confirming that this novel hydrogel system has great potential for translation to the clinic.
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Calcium phosphate scaffolds with defined interconnecting channel structure provide a mimetic 3D niche for bone marrow metastasized tumor cell growth. Acta Biomater 2019; 88:527-539. [PMID: 30797105 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.02.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Revised: 01/19/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
Abstract
Metastasis of tumor cells in the bone marrow (BM) is a multi-step and highly dynamic process during which cells succumb important phenotypic changes. Behavior of disseminated tumor cells in BM is strictly regulated by three-dimensional (3D) cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. In this study, we explored whether the β-tricalcium-phosphate (β-TCP) scaffolds with a tailored interconnecting channel structure could enable appropriate 3D mimetic BM microenvironment for the growth of metastatic neuroblastoma cells. The scaffolds provided the mechanical support for human mesenchymal stromal cells (hMSC) allowing them to proliferate, differentiate towards osteoblasts, and produce the deposits of extracellular matrix inside the interconnected channels. The in vitro microenvironment shaped by stromal cells was then tailored by neuroblastoma tumor cells. Immunohistological analyses confirmed the organization of tumor cells into the forms of spheres only when co-cultured with hMSC-derived osteoblasts. The growing rate of tumor cells in 3D conditions was less marked comparing to the one of the cells grown as 2D monolayer as confirmed by decreased Ki-67 expression. Instead, the 3D culturing of neuroblastoma cells inside supportive stroma promoted cell quiescence as sustained by increased p27 level. A balance between cell proliferation, survival, and differentiation was more evident for tumor cells grown inside the 3D scaffolds, thus mirroring better the situation that occurs in vivo where the cells do not follow the exponential growth rate. We conclude that the proposed 3D β-TCP scaffold type provides a mimetic 3D in vitro niche suitable for studying behavior of BM metastasized tumor cells. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Bone marrow (BM) niche is a favorite target of metastatic neuroblastoma cells. To better address the molecular mechanisms that sustain spatiotemporal organization of neuroblastoma cells in the marrow we mimicked the three-dimensional (3D) assembly of stromal and tumor cells inside β-tricalcium-phosphate (β-TCP) scaffolds. β-TCP scaffolds with a tailored interconnecting channel structure provided mechanical support to mesenchymal stromal cells allowing them to differentiate towards osteoblasts and to produce extracellular matrix. A dynamic cell-matrix interplay favored the characteristic rosette-like growth of metastatic neuroblastoma cells and triggered their quiescence. With our study, we confirmed the potential of β-TCP scaffolds with reproduced BM niche as a cost-effective in vitro model for the growth of disseminated tumor cells, and for related biological and pharmacological surveys.
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