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Yang Q, Liu G, Chen G, Chen G, Chen K, Fan L, Tu Y, Chen J, Shi Z, Chen C, Liu S, Deng G, Deng X, Sun C, Li X, Yang S, Zheng S, Chen B. Novel injectable adhesive hydrogel loaded with exosomes for holistic repair of hemophilic articular cartilage defect. Bioact Mater 2024; 42:85-111. [PMID: 39280582 PMCID: PMC11399810 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 08/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/18/2024] Open
Abstract
Hemophilic articular cartilage damage presents a significant challenge for surgeons, characterized by recurrent intraarticular bleeding, a severe inflammatory microenvironment, and limited self-repair capability of cartilage tissue. Currently, there is a lack of tissue engineering-based integrated therapies that address both early hemostasis, anti-inflammation, and long-lasting chondrogenesis for hemophilic articular cartilage defects. Herein, we developed an adhesive hydrogel using oxidized chondroitin sulfate and gelatin, loaded with exosomes derived from bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) (Hydrogel-Exos). This hydrogel demonstrated favorable injectability, self-healing, biocompatibility, biodegradability, swelling, frictional and mechanical properties, providing a comprehensive approach to treating hemophilic articular cartilage defects. The adhesive hydrogel, featuring dynamic Schiff base bonds and hydrogen bonds, exhibited excellent wet tissue adhesiveness and hemostatic properties. In a pig model, the hydrogel could be smoothly injected into the knee joint cartilage defect site and gelled in situ under fluid-irrigated arthroscopic conditions. Our in vitro and in vivo experiments confirmed that the sustained release of exosomes yielded anti-inflammatory effects by modulating macrophage M2 polarization through the NF-κB pathway. This immunoregulatory effect, coupled with the extracellular matrix components provided by the adhesive hydrogel, enhanced chondrogenesis, promoted the cartilage repair and joint function restoration after hemophilic articular cartilage defects. In conclusion, our results highlight the significant application potential of Hydrogel-Exos for early hemostasis, immunoregulation, and long-term chondrogenesis in hemophilic patients with cartilage injuries. This innovative approach is well-suited for application during arthroscopic procedures, offering a promising solution for addressing the complex challenges associated with hemophilic articular cartilage damage.
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- Qinfeng Yang
- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Huizhou, Guangdong, 516008, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital of Jiaxing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314000, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Core Facility Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Huizhou, Guangdong, 516008, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, Zhejiang, 324000, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Laboratory of Drug Discovery from Natural Resources and Industrialization, School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, 999078, China
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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Shi J, Liu Y, Ling Y, Tang H. Polysaccharide-protein based scaffolds for cartilage repair and regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 274:133495. [PMID: 38944089 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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Cartilage repair and regeneration have become a global issue that millions of patients from all over the world need surgical intervention to repair the articular cartilage annually due to the limited self-healing capability of the cartilage tissues. Cartilage tissue engineering has gained significant attention in cartilage repair and regeneration by integration of the chondrocytes (or stem cells) and the artificial scaffolds. Recently, polysaccharide-protein based scaffolds have demonstrated unique and promising mechanical and biological properties as the artificial extracellular matrix of natural cartilage. In this review, we summarize the modification methods for polysaccharides and proteins. The preparation strategies for the polysaccharide-protein based hydrogel scaffolds are presented. We discuss the mechanical, physical and biological properties of the polysaccharide-protein based scaffolds. Potential clinical translation and challenges on the artificial scaffolds are also discussed.
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- Jin Shi
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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Salehiamin M, Ghoraishizadeh S, Habibpour A, Tafreshi S, Abolhasani MM, Shemiranykia Z, Sefat KK, Esmaeili J. Simultaneous usage of sulforaphane nanoemulsion and tannic acid in ternary chitosan/gelatin/PEG hydrogel for knee cartilage tissue engineering: In vitro and in vivo study. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132692. [PMID: 38806085 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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The therapeutic potential of tissue engineering in addressing articular cartilage defects has been a focal point of research for numerous years. Despite its promising outlook, a persistent challenge within this domain is the lack of sufficient functional integration between engineered and natural tissues. This study introduces a novel approach that employs a combination of sulforaphane (SFN) nanoemulsion and tannic acid to enhance cartilage tissue engineering and promote tissue integration in a rat knee cartilage defect model. To substantiate our hypothesis, we conducted a series of in vitro and in vivo experiments. The SFN nanoemulsion was characterized using DLS, zeta potential, and TEM analyses. Subsequently, it was incorporated into a ternary polymer hydrogel composed of chitosan, gelatin, and polyethylene glycol. We evaluated the hydrogel with (H-SFN) and without (H) the SFN nanoemulsion through a comprehensive set of physicochemical, mechanical, and biological analyses. For the in vivo study, nine male Wistar rats were divided into three groups: no implant (Ctrl), H, and H-SFN. After inducing a cartilage defect, the affected area was treated with tannic acid and subsequently implanted with the hydrogels. Four weeks post-implantation, the harvested cartilage underwent histological examination employing H&E, safranin O/fast green, alcian blue, and immunohistochemistry staining techniques. Our results revealed that the SFN nanodroplets had an average diameter of 75 nm and a surface charge of -11.58 mV. Moreover, degradation, swelling rates, hydrophilicity, and elasticity features of the hydrogel incorporating SFN were improved. Histopathological analysis indicated a higher production of GAGs and collagen in the H-SFN group. Furthermore, the H-SFN group exhibited superior cartilage regeneration and tissue integration compared to the Ctrl and H groups. In conclusion, the findings of this study suggest the importance of considering cell protective properties in the fabrication of scaffolds for knee cartilage defects, emphasizing the potential significance of the proposed SFN nanoemulsion and tannic acid approach in advancing the field of cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Mehdi Salehiamin
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Tissue Engineering Center, TISSUEHUB CO., Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Hygienics Department, Biomedical Engineering, Tehran Medical Sciences Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Materials Department, Biomedical Engineering, Materials and Energy Research Institute, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran; Biomaterials Group, Department of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials, Materials & Energy Research Center (MERC), Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Agronomy, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
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- Tissue Engineering Center, TISSUEHUB CO., Tehran, Iran; Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak, Iran.
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Guo Y, Liu S, Jing D, Liu N, Luo X. The construction of elastin-like polypeptides and their applications in drug delivery system and tissue repair. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:418. [PMID: 37951928 PMCID: PMC10638729 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02184-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs) are thermally responsive biopolymers derived from natural elastin. These peptides have a low critical solution temperature phase behavior and can be used to prepare stimuli-responsive biomaterials. Through genetic engineering, biomaterials prepared from ELPs can have unique and customizable properties. By adjusting the amino acid sequence and length of ELPs, nanostructures, such as micelles and nanofibers, can be formed. Correspondingly, ELPs have been used for improving the stability and prolonging drug-release time. Furthermore, ELPs have widespread use in tissue repair due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. Here, this review summarizes the basic property composition of ELPs and the methods for modulating their phase transition properties, discusses the application of drug delivery system and tissue repair and clarifies the current challenges and future directions of ELPs in applications.
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- Yingshu Guo
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-Electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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Cheng C, Peng X, Luo Y, Shi S, Wang L, Wang Y, Yu X. A photocrosslinked methacrylated carboxymethyl chitosan/oxidized locust bean gum double network hydrogel for cartilage repair. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:10464-10481. [PMID: 37901956 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01701j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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Repairing articular cartilage defects is a great challenge due to the poor self-regenerative capability of cartilage. Inspired by active substances found in the natural cartilage extracellular matrix, we used methacrylated carboxymethyl chitosan (MA-CMCS) and oxidized locust bean gum (OLBG) as the hydrogel backbone, and prepared a photocrosslinked dual network hydrogel containing allicin and decellularized cartilage powder (DCP). The rheological, swelling and water retention capacities of MA-CMCS@OLBG-Allicin/DCP (MCOAC) hydrogels were investigated to confirm the successful preparation of hydrogels suitable for cartilage repair. The MCOAC hydrogels showed good antibacterial ability to kill S. aureus and E. coli and anti-inflammatory properties due to the introduction of allicin. Furthermore, MA-CMCS@OLBG-Allicin/DCP hydrogels presented good cytocompatibility due to the addition of DCP, which could promote chondrocyte proliferation and promote the differentiation of BMSCs to chondrocytes. Further studies in vivo demonstrated that the DCP-contained MCOAC hydrogel exhibited superior performance in promoting cartilage tissue growth and wound healing in articular cartilage defects. Thus, the MCOAC hydrogel is a promising cartilage repair hydrogel with potential for clinical use.
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- Can Cheng
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
- Experimental and Research Animal Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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Zhang X, Li J, Ma C, Zhang H, Liu K. Biomimetic Structural Proteins: Modular Assembly and High Mechanical Performance. Acc Chem Res 2023; 56:2664-2675. [PMID: 37738227 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.3c00372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Protein-based biomaterials attract growing interests due to their encoded and programmable robust mechanical properties, superelasticity, plasticity, shape adaptability, excellent interfacial behavior, etc., derived from sequence-guided backbone structures, particularly compared to chemically synthetic counterparts in materials science and biomedical engineering. For example, protein materials have been successfully fabricated as (1) artificial implants (man-made tendons, cartilages, or dental tissues), due to programmable chemistry and biocompatibility; (2) smart biodevices with temperature/light-response and self-healing effects; and (3) impact resistance materials having great mechanical performance due to biomimetics. However, the existing method of regenerating protein materials from natural sources has two critical issues, low yield and structural damage, making it unable to meet demands. Therefore, it is crucial to develop an alternative strategy for fabricating protein materials. Heterologous expression of natural proteins with a modular assembly approach is an effective strategy for material preparation. Standardized, easy-to-assemble protein modules with specific structures and functions are developed through experimental and computational tools based on natural functional protein sequences. Through recombination and heterologous expression, these artificial protein modules become keys to material fabrication. Undergoing an assembly process similar to supramolecular self-assembly of proteins in cells, biomimetic modules can be fabricated for formation of macroscopic materials such as fibers and adhesives. This strategy inspired by synthetic biology and supramolecular chemistry is important for improving target protein yields and assembly integrity. It also preserves and optimizes the mechanical functions of structural proteins, accelerating the design and fabrication of artificial protein materials.In this Account, we overview recent studies on fabricating biomimetic protein materials to elucidate the concept of modular assembly. We discuss the design of biomimetic structural proteins at the molecular level, providing a wealth of details determining the bulk properties of materials. Additinally, we describe the modular self-assembly and assembly driven by inducing molecules, and mechanical properties and applications of resulting fibers. We used these strategies to develop fiber materials with high tensile strength, high toughness, and properties such as anti-icing and high-temperature resistance. We also extended this approach to design protein-based adhesives with ultra-strong adhesion, biocompatibility, and biodegradability for surgical applications such as wound sealing and healing. Other protein materials, including films and hydrogels, have been developed through chemical assembly routes. Finally, we describe exploiting synthetic biology and chemistry to overcome bottlenecks in structural protein modular design, biosynthesis, and material assembly and our perspectives for future development in structural biomaterials.
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- Xin Zhang
- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Xiangfu Laboratory, Building 5, No.828 Zhongxing Road, Xitang Town, Jiashan, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314102, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Xiangfu Laboratory, Building 5, No.828 Zhongxing Road, Xitang Town, Jiashan, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314102, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Xiangfu Laboratory, Building 5, No.828 Zhongxing Road, Xitang Town, Jiashan, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314102, China
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Duan WL, Zhang LN, Bohara R, Martin-Saldaña S, Yang F, Zhao YY, Xie Y, Bu YZ, Pandit A. Adhesive hydrogels in osteoarthritis: from design to application. Mil Med Res 2023; 10:4. [PMID: 36710340 PMCID: PMC9885614 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-022-00439-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of degenerative joint disease which affects 7% of the global population and more than 500 million people worldwide. One research frontier is the development of hydrogels for OA treatment, which operate either as functional scaffolds of tissue engineering or as delivery vehicles of functional additives. Both approaches address the big challenge: establishing stable integration of such delivery systems or implants. Adhesive hydrogels provide possible solutions to this challenge. However, few studies have described the current advances in using adhesive hydrogel for OA treatment. This review summarizes the commonly used hydrogels with their adhesion mechanisms and components. Additionally, recognizing that OA is a complex disease involving different biological mechanisms, the bioactive therapeutic strategies are also presented. By presenting the adhesive hydrogels in an interdisciplinary way, including both the fields of chemistry and biology, this review will attempt to provide a comprehensive insight for designing novel bioadhesive systems for OA therapy.
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- Wang-Lin Duan
- Institute of Medical Engineering, Department of Biophysics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No.28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, China
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- CÚRAM, SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, University of Galway, Galway, H91 TK33, Ireland
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- CÚRAM, SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, University of Galway, Galway, H91 TK33, Ireland
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No.28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China. .,National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, 100853, China.
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- Institute of Medical Engineering, Department of Biophysics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China.
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- CÚRAM, SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, University of Galway, Galway, H91 TK33, Ireland.
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Engineering Mechanical Strong Biomaterials Inspired by Structural Building Blocks in Nature. Chem Res Chin Univ 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s40242-023-2357-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Wang Z, Gu X, Li B, Li J, Wang F, Sun J, Zhang H, Liu K, Guo W. Molecularly Engineered Protein Glues with Superior Adhesion Performance. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2204590. [PMID: 36006846 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202204590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Naturally inspired proteins are investigated for the development of bioglues that combine adhesion performance and biocompatibility for biomedical applications. However, engineering such adhesives by rational design of the proteins at the molecular level is rarely reported. Herein, it is shown that a new generation of protein-based glues is generated by supramolecular assembly through de novo designed structural proteins in which arginine triggers robust liquid-liquid phase separation. The encoded arginine moieties significantly strengthen multiple molecular interactions in the complex, leading to ultrastrong adhesion on various surfaces, outperforming many chemically reacted and biomimetic glues. Such adhesive materials enable quick visceral hemostasis in 10 s and outstanding tissue regeneration due to their robust adhesion, good biocompatibility, and superior antibacterial capacity. Remarkably, their minimum inhibitory concentrations are orders of magnitude lower than clinical antibiotics. These advances offer insights into molecular engineering of de novo designed protein glues and outline a general strategy to fabricate mechanically strong protein-based materials for surgical applications.
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- Zili Wang
- Department of Urology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130033, China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Department of Urology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130033, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200062, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Biomedical Engineering & The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510260, China
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Shokri M, Dalili F, Kharaziha M, Baghaban Eslaminejad M, Ahmadi Tafti H. Strong and bioactive bioinspired biomaterials, next generation of bone adhesives. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 305:102706. [PMID: 35623113 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The bone adhesive is a clinical requirement for complicated bone fractures always articulated by surgeons. Applying glue is a quick and easy way to fix broken bones. Adhesives, unlike conventional fixation methods such as wires and sutures, improve healing conditions and reduce postoperative pain by creating a complete connection at the fractured joint. Despite many efforts in the field of bone adhesives, the creation of a successful adhesive with robust adhesion and appropriate bioactivity for the treatment of bone fractures is still in its infancy. Because of the resemblance of the body's humid environment to the underwater environment, in the latest decades, researchers have pursued inspiration from nature to develop strong bioactive adhesives for bone tissue. The aim of this review article is to discuss the recent state of the art in bone adhesives with a specific focus on biomimetic adhesives, their action mechanisms, and upcoming perspective. Firstly, the adhesive biomaterials with specific affinity to bone tissue are introduced and their rational design is studied. Consequently, various types of synthetic and natural bioadhesives for bone tissue are comprehensively overviewed. Then, bioinspired-adhesives are described, highlighting relevant structures and examples of biomimetic adhesives mainly made of DOPA and the complex coacervates inspired by proteins secreted in mussel and sandcastle worms, respectively. Finally, this article overviews the challenges of the current bioadhesives and the future research for the improvement of the properties of biomimetic adhesives for use as bone adhesives.
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- Mahshid Shokri
- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- School of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran.
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Sciences Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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- Tehran Heart Hospital Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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New Insights into Cartilage Tissue Engineering: Improvement of Tissue-Scaffold Integration to Enhance Cartilage Regeneration. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:7638245. [PMID: 35118158 PMCID: PMC8807044 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7638245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Distinctive characteristics of articular cartilage such as avascularity and low chondrocyte conversion rate present numerous challenges for orthopedists. Tissue engineering is a novel approach that ameliorates the regeneration process by exploiting the potential of cells, biodegradable materials, and growth factors. However, problems exist with the use of tissue-engineered construct, the most important of which is scaffold-cartilage integration. Recently, many attempts have been made to address this challenge via manipulation of cellular, material, and biomolecular composition of engineered tissue. Hence, in this review, we highlight strategies that facilitate cartilage-scaffold integration. Recent advances in where efficient integration between a scaffold and native cartilage could be achieved are emphasized, in addition to the positive aspects and remaining problems that will drive future research.
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Trengove A, Duchi S, Onofrillo C, O'Connell CD, Di Bella C, O'Connor AJ. Microbial Transglutaminase Improves ex vivo Adhesion of Gelatin Methacryloyl Hydrogels to Human Cartilage. FRONTIERS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 2022; 3:773673. [PMID: 35047967 PMCID: PMC8757843 DOI: 10.3389/fmedt.2021.773673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Current surgical techniques to treat articular cartilage defects fail to produce a satisfactory long-term repair of the tissue. Regenerative approaches show promise in their ability to generate hyaline cartilage using biomaterials in combination with stem cells. However, the difficulty of seamlessly integrating the newly generated cartilage with the surrounding tissue remains a likely cause of long-term failure. To begin to address this integration issue, our strategy exploits a biological enzyme (microbial transglutaminase) to effect bioadhesion of a gelatin methacryloyl implant to host tissue. Mechanical characterization of the bioadhesive material shows that enzymatic crosslinking is compatible with photocrosslinking, allowing for a dual-crosslinked system with improved mechanical properties, and a slower degradation rate. Biocompatibility is illustrated with a 3D study of the metabolic activity of encapsulated human adipose derived stem cells. Furthermore, enzymatic crosslinking induced by transglutaminase is not prevented by the presence of cells, as measured by the bulk modulus of the material. Adhesion to human cartilage is demonstrated ex vivo with a significant increase in adhesive strength (5.82 ± 1.4 kPa as compared to 2.87 ± 0.9 kPa, p < 0.01) due to the addition of transglutaminase. For the first time, we have characterized a bioadhesive material composed of microbial transglutaminase and GelMA that can encapsulate cells, be photo crosslinked, and bond to host cartilage, taking a step toward the integration of regenerative implants.
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- Anna Trengove
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD), St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD), St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD), St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD), St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Discipline of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD), St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Orthopaedics, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD), St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Li Y, Sun J, Li J, Liu K, Zhang H. Engineered protein nanodrug as an emerging therapeutic tool. NANO RESEARCH 2022; 15:5161-5172. [PMID: 35281219 PMCID: PMC8900963 DOI: 10.1007/s12274-022-4103-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Functional proteins are the most versatile macromolecules. They can be obtained by extraction from natural sources or by genetic engineering technologies. The outstanding selectivity, specificity, binding activity, and biocompatibility endow engineered proteins with outstanding performance for disease therapy. Nevertheless, their stability is dramatically impaired in blood circulation, hindering clinical translations. Thus, many strategies have been developed to improve the stability, efficacy, bioavailability, and productivity of therapeutic proteins for clinical applications. In this review, we summarize the recent progress in the fabrication and application of therapeutic proteins. We first introduce various strategies for improving therapeutic efficacy via bioengineering and nanoassembly. Furthermore, we highlight their diverse applications as growth factors, nanovaccines, antibody-based drugs, bioimaging molecules, and cytokine receptor antagonists. Finally, a summary and perspective for the future development of therapeutic proteins are presented.
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- Yuanxin Li
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022 China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026 China
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Ulm, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, Ulm, 89081 Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022 China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026 China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022 China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026 China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China
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Wei W, Ma Y, Zhang X, Zhou W, Wu H, Zhang J, Lin J, Tang C, Liao Y, Li C, Wang X, Yao X, Koh YW, Huang W, Ouyang H. Biomimetic Joint Paint for Efficient Cartilage Repair by Simultaneously Regulating Cartilage Degeneration and Regeneration in Pigs. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:54801-54816. [PMID: 34706537 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c17629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Irregular partial-thickness cartilage defect is a common pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA) with no available treatment in clinical practice. Currently, cartilage tissue engineering is only suitable for a limited area of full-thickness cartilage defect. Here, we design a biomimetic joint paint for the intractable partial-thickness cartilage defect repair. The joint paint, composed of a bridging layer of chondroitin sulfate and a surface layer of gelatin methacrylate with hyaluronic acid, can quickly and tightly adhere to the cartilage defect by light activation. Being treated by the joint paint, the group of rabbit and pig models with partial-thickness cartilage defects showed a restoration of a smooth cartilage surface and the preservation of normal glycosaminoglycan content, whereas the untreated control group exhibited serious progressive OA development. This paint treatment functions by prohibiting chondrocyte apoptosis, maintaining chondrocyte phenotype, and preserving the content of glycosaminoglycan in the partial-thickness cartilage defects. These findings illustrated that the biomimetic joint paint is an effective and revolutionary therapeutics for the patients with noncurable partial-thickness cartilage defects.
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- Wei Wei
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- International Institutes of Medicine, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu 322000, Zhejiang, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- International Institutes of Medicine, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu 322000, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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