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Camarero-Espinosa S, Beeren I, Liu H, Gomes DB, Zonderland J, Lourenço AFH, van Beurden D, Peters M, Koper D, Emans P, Kessler P, Rademakers T, Baker MB, Bouvy N, Moroni L. 3D Niche-Inspired Scaffolds as a Stem Cell Delivery System for the Regeneration of the Osteochondral Interface. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2310258. [PMID: 38226666 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
Abstract
The regeneration of the osteochondral unit represents a challenge due to the distinct cartilage and bone phases. Current strategies focus on the development of multiphasic scaffolds that recapitulate features of this complex unit and promote the differentiation of implanted bone-marrow derived stem cells (BMSCs). In doing so, challenges remain from the loss of stemness during in vitro expansion of the cells and the low control over stem cell activity at the interface with scaffolds in vitro and in vivo. Here, this work scaffolds inspired by the bone marrow niche that can recapitulate the natural healing process after injury. The construct comprises an internal depot of quiescent BMSCs, mimicking the bone marrow cavity, and an electrospun (ESP) capsule that "activates" the cells to migrate into an outer "differentiation-inducing" 3D printed unit functionalized with TGF-β and BMP-2 peptides. In vitro, niche-inspired scaffolds retained a depot of nonproliferative cells capable of migrating and proliferating through the ESP capsule. Invasion of the 3D printed cavity results in location-specific cell differentiation, mineralization, secretion of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), and genetic upregulation of collagen II and collagen I. In vivo, niche-inspired scaffolds are biocompatible, promoted tissue formation in rat subcutaneous models, and regeneration of the osteochondral unit in rabbit models.
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- Sandra Camarero-Espinosa
- MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- POLYMAT, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Avenida Tolosa 72, Donostia / San, Sebastián 20018, Gipuzkoa, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Euskadi Pl., 5, Bilbao, 48009, Spain
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of General Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, P.O. Box 616, 6200MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO Box 5800, Maastricht, 6202, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO Box 5800, Maastricht, 6202, The Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, P.O. Box 616, 6200MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Cao M, Sheng R, Sun Y, Cao Y, Wang H, Zhang M, Pu Y, Gao Y, Zhang Y, Lu P, Teng G, Wang Q, Rui Y. Delivering Microrobots in the Musculoskeletal System. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:251. [PMID: 39037551 PMCID: PMC11263536 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01464-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Disorders of the musculoskeletal system are the major contributors to the global burden of disease and current treatments show limited efficacy. Patients often suffer chronic pain and might eventually have to undergo end-stage surgery. Therefore, future treatments should focus on early detection and intervention of regional lesions. Microrobots have been gradually used in organisms due to their advantages of intelligent, precise and minimally invasive targeted delivery. Through the combination of control and imaging systems, microrobots with good biosafety can be delivered to the desired area for treatment. In the musculoskeletal system, microrobots are mainly utilized to transport stem cells/drugs or to remove hazardous substances from the body. Compared to traditional biomaterial and tissue engineering strategies, active motion improves the efficiency and penetration of local targeting of cells/drugs. This review discusses the frontier applications of microrobotic systems in different tissues of the musculoskeletal system. We summarize the challenges and barriers that hinder clinical translation by evaluating the characteristics of different microrobots and finally point out the future direction of microrobots in the musculoskeletal system.
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- Mumin Cao
- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
- Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI), Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
- Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI), Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
- Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI), Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
- Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI), Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
- Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI), Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
- Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI), Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
- Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI), Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- Center of Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery, Department of Radiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China.
- Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (OTI), Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China.
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Zhao M, Qiu D, Miao X, Yang W, Li S, Cheng X, Tang J, Chen H, Ruan H, Liu Y, Wei C, Xiao J. Melatonin Delays Arthritis Inflammation and Reduces Cartilage Matrix Degradation through the SIRT1-Mediated NF-κB/Nrf2/TGF-β/BMPs Pathway. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6202. [PMID: 38892389 PMCID: PMC11172638 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25116202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Cartilage, a flexible and smooth connective tissue that envelops the surfaces of synovial joints, relies on chondrocytes for extracellular matrix (ECM) production and the maintenance of its structural and functional integrity. Melatonin (MT), renowned for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, holds the potential to modulate cartilage regeneration and degradation. Therefore, the present study was devoted to elucidating the mechanism of MT on chondrocytes. The in vivo experiment consisted of three groups: Sham (only the skin tissue was incised), Model (using the anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) method), and MT (30 mg/kg), with sample extraction following 12 weeks of administration. Pathological alterations in articular cartilage, synovium, and subchondral bone were evaluated using Safranin O-fast green staining. Immunohistochemistry (ICH) analysis was employed to assess the expression of matrix degradation-related markers. The levels of serum cytokines were quantified via Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) assays. In in vitro experiments, primary chondrocytes were divided into Control, Model, MT, negative control, and inhibitor groups. Western blotting (WB) and Quantitative RT-PCR (q-PCR) were used to detect Silent information regulator transcript-1 (SIRT1)/Nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB)/Nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β)/Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs)-related indicators. Immunofluorescence (IF) analysis was employed to examine the status of type II collagen (COL2A1), SIRT1, phosphorylated NF-κB p65 (p-p65), and phosphorylated mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 2 (p-Smad2). In vivo results revealed that the MT group exhibited a relatively smooth cartilage surface, modest chondrocyte loss, mild synovial hyperplasia, and increased subchondral bone thickness. ICH results showed that MT downregulated the expression of components related to matrix degradation. ELISA results showed that MT reduced serum inflammatory cytokine levels. In vitro experiments confirmed that MT upregulated the expression of SIRT1/Nrf2/TGF-β/BMPs while inhibiting the NF-κB pathway and matrix degradation-related components. The introduction of the SIRT1 inhibitor Selisistat (EX527) reversed the effects of MT. Together, these findings suggest that MT has the potential to ameliorate inflammation, inhibit the release of matrix-degrading enzymes, and improve the cartilage condition. This study provides a new theoretical basis for understanding the role of MT in decelerating cartilage degradation and promoting chondrocyte repair in in vivo and in vitro cultured chondrocytes.
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (M.Z.); (D.Q.); (X.M.); (W.Y.); (S.L.); (X.C.); (J.T.); (H.C.); (H.R.); (Y.L.); (C.W.)
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Wu D, Zheng K, Yin W, Hu B, Yu M, Yu Q, Wei X, Deng J, Zhang C. Enhanced osteochondral regeneration with a 3D-Printed biomimetic scaffold featuring a calcified interfacial layer. Bioact Mater 2024; 36:317-329. [PMID: 38496032 PMCID: PMC10940945 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.03.004] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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The integrative regeneration of both articular cartilage and subchondral bone remains an unmet clinical need due to the difficulties of mimicking spatial complexity in native osteochondral tissues for artificial implants. Layer-by-layer fabrication strategies, such as 3D printing, have emerged as a promising technology replicating the stratified zonal architecture and varying microstructures and mechanical properties. However, the dynamic and circulating physiological environments, such as mass transportation or cell migration, usually distort the pre-confined biological properties in the layered implants, leading to undistinguished spatial variations and subsequently inefficient regenerations. This study introduced a biomimetic calcified interfacial layer into the scaffold as a compact barrier between a cartilage layer and a subchondral bone layer to facilitate osteogenic-chondrogenic repair. The calcified interfacial layer consisting of compact polycaprolactone (PCL), nano-hydroxyapatite, and tasquinimod (TA) can physically and biologically separate the cartilage layer (TA-mixed, chondrocytes-load gelatin methacrylate) from the subchondral bond layer (porous PCL). This introduction preserved the as-designed independent biological environment in each layer for both cartilage and bone regeneration, successfully inhibiting vascular invasion into the cartilage layer and preventing hyaluronic cartilage calcification owing to devascularization of TA. The improved integrative regeneration of cartilage and subchondral bone was validated through gross examination, micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), and histological and immunohistochemical analyses based on an in vivo rat model. Moreover, gene and protein expression studies identified a key role of Caveolin (CAV-1) in promoting angiogenesis through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and indicated that TA in the calcified layer blocked angiogenesis by inhibiting CAV-1.
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- Di Wu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Institute of Microsurgery on Extremities, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Shanghai Uniorlechnology Corporation, No. 258 Xinzhuan Road, Shanghai, 201612, China
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- Institute of Microsurgery on Extremities, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Academy for Engineering & Technology, Fudan University, No. 220 Handan Road, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China
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Lee S, Lee J, Choi S, Kim E, Kwon H, Lee J, Kim SM, Shin H. Biofabrication of 3D adipose tissue via assembly of composite stem cell spheroids containing adipo-inductive dual-signal delivery nanofibers. Biofabrication 2024; 16:035018. [PMID: 38739412 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad4a67] [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: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Reconstruction of large 3D tissues based on assembly of micro-sized multi-cellular spheroids has gained attention in tissue engineering. However, formation of 3D adipose tissue from spheroids has been challenging due to the limited adhesion capability and restricted cell mobility of adipocytes in culture media. In this study, we addressed this problem by developing adipo-inductive nanofibers enabling dual delivery of indomethacin and insulin. These nanofibers were introduced into composite spheroids comprising human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs). This approach led to a significant enhancement in the formation of uniform lipid droplets, as evidenced by the significantly increased Oil red O-stained area in spheroids incorporating indomethacin and insulin dual delivery nanofibers (56.9 ± 4.6%) compared to the control (15.6 ± 3.5%) with significantly greater gene expression associated with adipogenesis (C/EBPA, PPARG, FABP4, and adiponectin) of hADSCs. Furthermore, we investigated the influence of culture media on the migration and merging of spheroids and observed significant decrease in migration and merging of spheroids in adipogenic differentiation media. Conversely, the presence of adipo-inductive nanofibers promoted spheroid fusion, allowing the formation of macroscopic 3D adipose tissue in the absence of adipogenic supplements while facilitating homogeneous adipogenesis of hADSCs. The approach described here holds promise for the generation of 3D adipose tissue constructs by scaffold-free assembly of stem cell spheroids with potential applications in clinical and organ models.
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- Sangmin Lee
- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR, Human-Tech Convergence Program, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR, Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR, Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR, Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR, Human-Tech Convergence Program, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
- Major in Sport Science, Collage of Performing Arts and Sport, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
- Center for Artificial Intelligence Muscle, Hanyang University, Seoul 04743, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR, Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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Lee SJ, Jeon O, Lee YB, Alt DS, Ding A, Tang R, Alsberg E. In situ cell condensation-based cartilage tissue engineering via immediately implantable high-density stem cell core and rapidly degradable shell microgels. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.04.20.590385. [PMID: 38712035 PMCID: PMC11071421 DOI: 10.1101/2024.04.20.590385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Formation of chondromimetic human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) condensations typically required in vitro culture in defined environments. In addition, extended in vitro culture in differentiation media over several weeks is usually necessary prior to implantation, which is costly, time consuming and delays clinical treatment. Here, this study reports on immediately implantable core/shell microgels with a high-density hMSC-laden core and rapidly degradable hydrogel shell. The hMSCs in the core formed cell condensates within 12 hours and the oxidized and methacrylated alginate (OMA) hydrogel shells were completely degraded within 3 days, enabling spontaneous and precipitous fusion of adjacent condensed aggregates. By delivering transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) within the core, the fused condensates were chondrogenically differentiated and formed cartilage microtissues. Importantly, these hMSC-laden core/shell microgels, fabricated without any in vitro culture, were subcutaneously implanted into mice and shown to form cartilage tissue via cellular condensations in the core after 3 weeks. This innovative approach to form cell condensations in situ without in vitro culture that can fuse together with each other and with host tissue and be matured into new tissue with incorporated bioactive signals, allows for immediate implantation and may be a platform strategy for cartilage regeneration and other tissue engineering applications.
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- Sang Jin Lee
- Richard and Loan Hill Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 909 S. Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL, 60612 USA
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- Richard and Loan Hill Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 909 S. Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL, 60612 USA
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- Richard and Loan Hill Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 909 S. Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL, 60612 USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106 USA
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- Richard and Loan Hill Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 909 S. Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL, 60612 USA
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- Richard and Loan Hill Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 909 S. Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL, 60612 USA
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- Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center (JBVAMC), Chicago, IL 60612, USA
- Richard and Loan Hill Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 909 S. Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL, 60612 USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106 USA
- Departments of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, 909 S. Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL, 60612 USA
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Shi Y, Yang X, Min J, Kong W, Hu X, Zhang J, Chen L. Advancements in culture technology of adipose-derived stromal/stem cells: implications for diabetes and its complications. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1343255. [PMID: 38681772 PMCID: PMC11045945 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1343255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Stem cell-based therapies exhibit considerable promise in the treatment of diabetes and its complications. Extensive research has been dedicated to elucidate the characteristics and potential applications of adipose-derived stromal/stem cells (ASCs). Three-dimensional (3D) culture, characterized by rapid advancements, holds promise for efficacious treatment of diabetes and its complications. Notably, 3D cultured ASCs manifest enhanced cellular properties and functions compared to traditional monolayer-culture. In this review, the factors influencing the biological functions of ASCs during culture are summarized. Additionally, the effects of 3D cultured techniques on cellular properties compared to two-dimensional culture is described. Furthermore, the therapeutic potential of 3D cultured ASCs in diabetes and its complications are discussed to provide insights for future research.
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- Yinze Shi
- Department of Endocrinology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, Wuhan, China
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Lee J, Lee E, Huh SJ, Kang JI, Park KM, Byun H, Lee S, Kim E, Shin H. Composite Spheroid-Laden Bilayer Hydrogel for Engineering Three-Dimensional Osteochondral Tissue. Tissue Eng Part A 2024; 30:225-243. [PMID: 38062771 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.0299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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A combination of hydrogels and stem cell spheroids has been used to engineer three-dimensional (3D) osteochondral tissue, but precise zonal control directing cell fate within the hydrogel remains a challenge. In this study, we developed a composite spheroid-laden bilayer hydrogel to imitate osteochondral tissue by spatially controlled differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells. Meticulous optimization of the spheroid-size and mechanical strength of gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogel enables the cells to homogeneously sprout within the hydrogel. Moreover, fibers immobilizing transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1) or bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) were incorporated within the spheroids, which induced chondrogenic or osteogenic differentiation of cells in general media, respectively. The spheroids-filled GelMA solution was crosslinked to create the bilayer hydrogel, which demonstrated a strong interfacial adhesion between the two layers. The cell sprouting enhanced the adhesion of each hydrogel, demonstrated by increase in tensile strength from 4.8 ± 0.4 to 6.9 ± 1.2 MPa after 14 days of culture. Importantly, the spatially confined delivery of BMP-2 within the spheroids increased mineral deposition and more than threefold enhanced osteogenic genes of cells in the bone layer while the cells induced by TGF-β1 signals were apparently differentiated into chondrocytes within the cartilage layer. The results suggest that our composite spheroid-laden hydrogel could be used for the biofabrication of osteochondral tissue, which can be applied to engineer other complex tissues by delivery of appropriate biomolecules.
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- Jinkyu Lee
- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Bioengineering, BK21 FOUR, Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation Leader, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Bioengineering, BK21 FOUR, Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation Leader, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Bioengineering, BK21 FOUR, Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation Leader, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering and Nano-Bioengineering, College of Life Sciences and Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering and Nano-Bioengineering, College of Life Sciences and Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Bioengineering, BK21 FOUR, Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation Leader, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Bioengineering, BK21 FOUR, Education and Research Group for Biopharmaceutical Innovation Leader, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Bioengineering, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Ma Y, Morozova SM, Kumacheva E. From Nature-Sourced Polysaccharide Particles to Advanced Functional Materials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2312707. [PMID: 38391153 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Polysaccharides constitute over 90% of the carbohydrate mass in nature, which makes them a promising feedstock for manufacturing sustainable materials. Polysaccharide particles (PSPs) are used as effective scavengers, carriers of chemical and biological cargos, and building blocks for the fabrication of macroscopic materials. The biocompatibility and degradability of PSPs are advantageous for their uses as biomaterials with more environmental friendliness. This review highlights the progresses in PSP applications as advanced functional materials, by describing PSP extraction, preparation, and surface functionalization with a variety of functional groups, polymers, nanoparticles, and biologically active species. This review also outlines the fabrication of PSP-derived macroscopic materials, as well as their applications in soft robotics, sensing, scavenging, water harvesting, drug delivery, and bioengineering. The paper is concluded with an outlook providing perspectives in the development and applications of PSP-derived materials.
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- Yingshan Ma
- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H6, Canada
- Center of Fluid Physics and Soft Matter, N.E. Bauman Moscow State Technical University, 5/1 2-nd Baumanskaya street, Moscow, 105005, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H6, Canada
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, 200 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3E5, Canada
- The Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 4 Taddle Creek Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G9, Canada
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Liu G, Wei X, Zhai Y, Zhang J, Li J, Zhao Z, Guan T, Zhao D. 3D printed osteochondral scaffolds: design strategies, present applications and future perspectives. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1339916. [PMID: 38425994 PMCID: PMC10902174 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1339916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Articular osteochondral (OC) defects are a global clinical problem characterized by loss of full-thickness articular cartilage with underlying calcified cartilage through to the subchondral bone. While current surgical treatments can relieve pain, none of them can completely repair all components of the OC unit and restore its original function. With the rapid development of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology, admirable progress has been made in bone and cartilage reconstruction, providing new strategies for restoring joint function. 3D printing has the advantages of fast speed, high precision, and personalized customization to meet the requirements of irregular geometry, differentiated composition, and multi-layered boundary layer structures of joint OC scaffolds. This review captures the original published researches on the application of 3D printing technology to the repair of entire OC units and provides a comprehensive summary of the recent advances in 3D printed OC scaffolds. We first introduce the gradient structure and biological properties of articular OC tissue. The considerations for the development of 3D printed OC scaffolds are emphatically summarized, including material types, fabrication techniques, structural design and seed cells. Especially from the perspective of material composition and structural design, the classification, characteristics and latest research progress of discrete gradient scaffolds (biphasic, triphasic and multiphasic scaffolds) and continuous gradient scaffolds (gradient material and/or structure, and gradient interface) are summarized. Finally, we also describe the important progress and application prospect of 3D printing technology in OC interface regeneration. 3D printing technology for OC reconstruction should simulate the gradient structure of subchondral bone and cartilage. Therefore, we must not only strengthen the basic research on OC structure, but also continue to explore the role of 3D printing technology in OC tissue engineering. This will enable better structural and functional bionics of OC scaffolds, ultimately improving the repair of OC defects.
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- Ge Liu
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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Wang J, Zhang X, Chen H, Ren H, Zhou M, Zhao Y. Engineered stem cells by emerging biomedical stratagems. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2024; 69:248-279. [PMID: 38101962 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2023.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Stem cell therapy holds immense potential as a viable treatment for a widespread range of intractable disorders. As the safety of stem cell transplantation having been demonstrated in numerous clinical trials, various kinds of stem cells are currently utilized in medical applications. Despite the achievements, the therapeutic benefits of stem cells for diseases are limited, and the data of clinical researches are unstable. To optimize tthe effectiveness of stem cells, engineering approaches have been developed to enhance their inherent abilities and impart them with new functionalities, paving the way for the next generation of stem cell therapies. This review offers a detailed analysis of engineered stem cells, including their clinical applications and potential for future development. We begin by briefly introducing the recent advances in the production of stem cells (induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), embryonic stem cells (ESCs), mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs)). Furthermore, we present the latest developments of engineered strategies in stem cells, including engineered methods in molecular biology and biomaterial fields, and their application in biomedical research. Finally, we summarize the current obstacles and suggest future prospects for engineered stem cells in clinical translations and biomedical applications.
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- Jinglin Wang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China; Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Transplantation Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Transplantation Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Transplantation Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Transplantation Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China; Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Transplantation Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China; Shenzhen Research Institute, Southeast University, Shenzhen 518038, China.
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Lee CY, Nedunchezian S, Lin SY, Su YF, Wu CW, Wu SC, Chen CH, Wang CK. Bilayer osteochondral graft in rabbit xenogeneic transplantation model comprising sintered 3D-printed bioceramic and human adipose-derived stem cells laden biohydrogel. J Biol Eng 2023; 17:74. [PMID: 38012588 PMCID: PMC10680339 DOI: 10.1186/s13036-023-00389-x] [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: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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Reconstruction of severe osteochondral defects in articular cartilage and subchondral trabecular bone remains a challenging problem. The well-integrated bilayer osteochondral graft design expects to be guided the chondrogenic and osteogenic differentiation for stem cells and provides a promising solution for osteochondral tissue repair in this study. The subchondral bone scaffold approach is based on the developed finer and denser 3D β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) bioceramic scaffold process, which is made using a digital light processing (DLP) technology and the novel photocurable negative thermo-responsive (NTR) bioceramic slurry. Then, the concave-top disc sintered 3D-printed bioceramic incorporates the human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs) laden photo-cured hybrid biohydrogel (HG + 0.5AFnSi) comprised of hyaluronic acid methacryloyl (HAMA), gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA), and 0.5% (w/v) acrylate-functionalized nano-silica (AFnSi) crosslinker. The 3D β-TCP bioceramic compartment is used to provide essential mechanical support for cartilage regeneration in the long term and slow biodegradation. However, the apparent density and compressive strength of the 3D β-TCP bioceramics can be obtained for ~ 94.8% theoretical density and 11.38 ± 1.72 MPa, respectively. In addition, the in vivo results demonstrated that the hADSC + HG + 0.5AFnSi/3D β-TCP of the bilayer osteochondral graft showed a much better osteochondral defect repair outcome in a rabbit model. The other word, the subchondral bone scaffold of 3D β-TCP bioceramic could accelerate the bone formation and integration with the adjacent host cancellous tissue at 12 weeks after surgery. And then, a thicker cartilage layer with a smooth surface and uniformly aligned chondrocytes were observed by providing enough steady mechanical support of the 3D β-TCP bioceramic scaffold.
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- Chih-Yun Lee
- Ph.D. Program in Life Sciences, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Orthopaedic Research Center, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
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- Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Orthopaedic Research Center, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
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- Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Orthopaedic Research Center, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Departments of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80145, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80756, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
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- Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Orthopaedic Research Center, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
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- Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Orthopaedic Research Center, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Asia University, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan
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- Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Orthopaedic Research Center, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Departments of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80145, Taiwan
- Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
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- Ph.D. Program in Life Sciences, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan.
- Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan.
- Orthopaedic Research Center, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan.
- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, College of Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan.
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Kronemberger GS, Palhares TN, Rossi AM, Verçosa BRF, Sartoretto SC, Resende R, Uzeda MJ, Alves ATNN, Alves GG, Calasans-Maia MD, Granjeiro JM, Baptista LS. A Synergic Strategy: Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Spheroids Seeded on 3D-Printed PLA/CHA Scaffolds Implanted in a Bone Critical-Size Defect Model. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:555. [PMID: 38132809 PMCID: PMC10744288 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14120555] [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: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Bone critical-size defects and non-union fractures have no intrinsic capacity for self-healing. In this context, the emergence of bone engineering has allowed the development of functional alternatives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the capacity of ASC spheroids in bone regeneration using a synergic strategy with 3D-printed scaffolds made from poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and nanostructured hydroxyapatite doped with carbonate ions (CHA) in a rat model of cranial critical-size defect. In summary, a set of results suggests that ASC spheroidal constructs promoted bone regeneration. In vitro results showed that ASC spheroids were able to spread and interact with the 3D-printed scaffold, synthesizing crucial growth factors and cytokines for bone regeneration, such as VEGF. Histological results after 3 and 6 months of implantation showed the formation of new bone tissue in the PLA/CHA scaffolds that were seeded with ASC spheroids. In conclusion, the presence of ASC spheroids in the PLA/CHA 3D-printed scaffolds seems to successfully promote bone formation, which can be crucial for a significant clinical improvement in critical bone defect regeneration.
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- Gabriela S. Kronemberger
- Nucleus of Multidisciplinary Research in Biology (Numpex-Bio), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) Xerém, Duque de Caxias 25245-390, RJ, Brazil; (G.S.K.); (B.R.F.V.)
- Laboratory of Eukariotic Cells, National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), Duque de Caxias 25250-020, RJ, Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program of Translational Biomedicine (Biotrans), Unigranrio, Campus I, Duque de Caxias 25071-202, RJ, Brazil
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- Brazilian Center for Physics Research, Xavier Sigaud 150, Urca 22290-180, RJ, Brazil; (T.N.P.); (A.M.R.)
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- Brazilian Center for Physics Research, Xavier Sigaud 150, Urca 22290-180, RJ, Brazil; (T.N.P.); (A.M.R.)
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- Nucleus of Multidisciplinary Research in Biology (Numpex-Bio), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) Xerém, Duque de Caxias 25245-390, RJ, Brazil; (G.S.K.); (B.R.F.V.)
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- Laboratory of Clinical Research in Odontology, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói 24020-140, RJ, Brazil; (S.C.S.); (R.R.); (M.J.U.); (A.T.N.N.A.); (G.G.A.); (M.D.C.-M.)
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- Laboratory of Clinical Research in Odontology, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói 24020-140, RJ, Brazil; (S.C.S.); (R.R.); (M.J.U.); (A.T.N.N.A.); (G.G.A.); (M.D.C.-M.)
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- Laboratory of Clinical Research in Odontology, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói 24020-140, RJ, Brazil; (S.C.S.); (R.R.); (M.J.U.); (A.T.N.N.A.); (G.G.A.); (M.D.C.-M.)
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- Laboratory of Clinical Research in Odontology, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói 24020-140, RJ, Brazil; (S.C.S.); (R.R.); (M.J.U.); (A.T.N.N.A.); (G.G.A.); (M.D.C.-M.)
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- Laboratory of Clinical Research in Odontology, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói 24020-140, RJ, Brazil; (S.C.S.); (R.R.); (M.J.U.); (A.T.N.N.A.); (G.G.A.); (M.D.C.-M.)
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- Laboratory of Clinical Research in Odontology, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói 24020-140, RJ, Brazil; (S.C.S.); (R.R.); (M.J.U.); (A.T.N.N.A.); (G.G.A.); (M.D.C.-M.)
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- Laboratory of Eukariotic Cells, National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), Duque de Caxias 25250-020, RJ, Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program of Translational Biomedicine (Biotrans), Unigranrio, Campus I, Duque de Caxias 25071-202, RJ, Brazil
- Laboratory of Clinical Research in Odontology, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói 24020-140, RJ, Brazil; (S.C.S.); (R.R.); (M.J.U.); (A.T.N.N.A.); (G.G.A.); (M.D.C.-M.)
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- Nucleus of Multidisciplinary Research in Biology (Numpex-Bio), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) Xerém, Duque de Caxias 25245-390, RJ, Brazil; (G.S.K.); (B.R.F.V.)
- Laboratory of Eukariotic Cells, National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), Duque de Caxias 25250-020, RJ, Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program of Translational Biomedicine (Biotrans), Unigranrio, Campus I, Duque de Caxias 25071-202, RJ, Brazil
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Chen L, Zhang S, Zhang B, Liang Q, Luo D, Yu X, Yao B, Zhao K, Yang Z, Tang Y, Wu Z. Study on the poly(methyl methacrylate-acrylic acid)/calcium phosphate cement composite bound by chelation with enhanced water absorption and biomechanical properties. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 147:106149. [PMID: 37782989 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement has been widely used as a critical material for fixing prostheses and filling bone defects. The shrinkage of PMMA bone cement was addressed by the additives, however, the uneven integral water absorption and expansion performance as well as the deteriorated mechanical properties of the modified bone cement after immersion in phosphate buffered saline (PBS) and simulation body fluid (SBF) affected the long-term stability after implantation. Calcium phosphate cement (CPC) is a biomaterial with promising applications in orthopedics, whose hydration reaction provides an important driving force for the transfer of water. Besides, the mechanical properties of CPC can be enhanced with the curing process. In this study, CPC was utilized to modify the poly(methyl methacrylate-acrylic acid) [P(MMA-AA)] bone cement. The results demonstrated the successful construction of interconnected CPC water delivery networks in the P(MMA-AA)/CPC composite, the water absorption ratio and expansion ratio of the composite were up to 131.18 ± 9.14% and 168.19 ± 5.44%, respectively. Meanwhile, the transformation of CPC water delivery networks into rigid mechanical support networks as well as the chelation interaction between organic-inorganic enhanced the mechanical properties of the composite after immersion, the compressive strength after immersion reached 62.97 ± 0.97 MPa, which was 27.65% higher than that before immersion. The degradation ratio of the composite was up to 13.76 ± 0.23% after 9 days of immersion, which was 16.4% higher than that of CPC. Furthermore, composites exhibited superior biocompatibility as the release of Ca2+. Therefore, P(MMA-AA)/CPC composite serves as a promising medical filling material for clinical use.
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- Lei Chen
- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710054, PR China; Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Corrosion and Protection, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710054, PR China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710054, PR China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710054, PR China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710054, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China; Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Corrosion and Protection, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics, Xi'jing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China; Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Corrosion and Protection, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China.
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- Institute of Orthopaedics, Xi'jing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, PR China.
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Zhao T, Li X, Li H, Deng H, Li J, Yang Z, He S, Jiang S, Sui X, Guo Q, Liu S. Advancing drug delivery to articular cartilage: From single to multiple strategies. Acta Pharm Sin B 2023; 13:4127-4148. [PMID: 37799383 PMCID: PMC10547919 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Articular cartilage (AC) injuries often lead to cartilage degeneration and may ultimately result in osteoarthritis (OA) due to the limited self-repair ability. To date, numerous intra-articular delivery systems carrying various therapeutic agents have been developed to improve therapeutic localization and retention, optimize controlled drug release profiles and target different pathological processes. Due to the complex and multifactorial characteristics of cartilage injury pathology and heterogeneity of the cartilage structure deposited within a dense matrix, delivery systems loaded with a single therapeutic agent are hindered from reaching multiple targets in a spatiotemporal matched manner and thus fail to mimic the natural processes of biosynthesis, compromising the goal of full cartilage regeneration. Emerging evidence highlights the importance of sequential delivery strategies targeting multiple pathological processes. In this review, we first summarize the current status and progress achieved in single-drug delivery strategies for the treatment of AC diseases. Subsequently, we focus mainly on advances in multiple drug delivery applications, including sequential release formulations targeting various pathological processes, synergistic targeting of the same pathological process, the spatial distribution in multiple tissues, and heterogeneous regeneration. We hope that this review will inspire the rational design of intra-articular drug delivery systems (DDSs) in the future.
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- Tianyuan Zhao
- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing 100853, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing 100853, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing 100853, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing 100853, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing 100853, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
- Arthritis Clinic & Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing 100044, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing 100853, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100038, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing 100853, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing 100853, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing 100853, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Yang Z, Wang B, Liu W, Li X, Liang K, Fan Z, Li JJ, Niu Y, He Z, Li H, Wang D, Lin J, Du Y, Lin J, Xing D. In situ self-assembled organoid for osteochondral tissue regeneration with dual functional units. Bioact Mater 2023; 27:200-215. [PMID: 37096194 PMCID: PMC10121637 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
Abstract
The regeneration of hierarchical osteochondral units is challenging due to difficulties in inducing spatial, directional and controllable differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) into cartilage and bone compartments. Emerging organoid technology offers new opportunities for osteochondral regeneration. In this study, we developed gelatin-based microcryogels customized using hyaluronic acid (HA) and hydroxyapatite (HYP), respectively for inducing cartilage and bone regeneration (denoted as CH-Microcryogels and OS-Microcryogels) through in vivo self-assembly into osteochondral organoids. The customized microcryogels showed good cytocompatibility and induced chondrogenic and osteogenic differentiation of MSCs, while also demonstrating the ability to self-assemble into osteochondral organoids with no delamination in the biphasic cartilage-bone structure. Analysis by mRNA-seq showed that CH-Microcryogels promoted chondrogenic differentiation and inhibited inflammation, while OS-Microcryogels facilitated osteogenic differentiation and suppressed the immune response, by regulating specific signaling pathways. Finally, the in vivo engraftment of pre-differentiated customized microcryogels into canine osteochondral defects resulted in the spontaneous assembly of an osteochondral unit, inducing simultaneous regeneration of both articular cartilage and subchondral bone. In conclusion, this novel approach for generating self-assembling osteochondral organoids utilizing tailor-made microcryogels presents a highly promising avenue for advancing the field of tissue engineering.
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- Zhen Yang
- Arthritis Clinical and Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, No.11 Xizhimen South Street, Beijing, 100044, China
- Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, China
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- Beijing CytoNiche Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Beijing, 10081, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanxi Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Taiyuan, 030001, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 10084, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 10084, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 10084, China
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- Arthritis Clinical and Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, No.11 Xizhimen South Street, Beijing, 100044, China
- Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Arthritis Clinical and Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, No.11 Xizhimen South Street, Beijing, 100044, China
- Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Arthritis Clinical and Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, No.11 Xizhimen South Street, Beijing, 100044, China
- Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 10084, China
- Corresponding author. Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 10084, China.
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- Arthritis Clinical and Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, No.11 Xizhimen South Street, Beijing, 100044, China
- Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China
- Corresponding author. Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China.
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- Arthritis Clinical and Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, No.11 Xizhimen South Street, Beijing, 100044, China
- Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China
- Corresponding author. Arthritis Clinical and Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, No.11 Xizhimen South Street, Beijing, 100044, China.
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Bian Y, Cai X, Lv Z, Xu Y, Wang H, Tan C, Liang R, Weng X. Layered Double Hydroxides: A Novel Promising 2D Nanomaterial for Bone Diseases Treatment. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2301806. [PMID: 37329200 PMCID: PMC10460877 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202301806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Bone diseases including bone defects, bone infections, osteoarthritis, and bone tumors seriously affect life quality of the patient and bring serious economic burdens to social health management, for which the current clinical treatments bear dissatisfactory therapeutic effects. Biomaterial-based strategies have been widely applied in the treatment of orthopedic diseases but are still plagued by deficient bioreactivity. With the development of nanotechnology, layered double hydroxides (LDHs) with adjustable metal ion composition and alterable interlayer structure possessing charming physicochemical characteristics, versatile bioactive properties, and excellent drug loading and delivery capabilities arise widespread attention and have achieved considerable achievements for bone disease treatment in the last decade. However, to the authors' best knowledge, no review has comprehensively summarized the advances of LDHs in treating bone disease so far. Herein, the advantages of LDHs for orthopedic disorders treatment are outlined and the corresponding state-of-the-art achievements are summarized for the first time. The potential of LDHs-based nanocomposites for extended therapeutics for bone diseases is highlighted and perspectives for LDHs-based scaffold design are proposed for facilitated clinical translation.
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- Yixin Bian
- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryState Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare DiseasesPeking Union Medical College HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijing100730P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryState Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare DiseasesPeking Union Medical College HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijing100730P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryState Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare DiseasesPeking Union Medical College HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijing100730P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryState Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare DiseasesPeking Union Medical College HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijing100730P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryState Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare DiseasesPeking Union Medical College HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijing100730P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Super‐Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF)City University of Hong KongKowloonHong KongP. R. China
- Shenzhen Research InstituteCity University of Hong KongShenzhen518057P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource EngineeringBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and EngineeringBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryState Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare DiseasesPeking Union Medical College HospitalChinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijing100730P. R. China
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Yu L, Cavelier S, Hannon B, Wei M. Recent development in multizonal scaffolds for osteochondral regeneration. Bioact Mater 2023; 25:122-159. [PMID: 36817819 PMCID: PMC9931622 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Osteochondral (OC) repair is an extremely challenging topic due to the complex biphasic structure and poor intrinsic regenerative capability of natural osteochondral tissue. In contrast to the current surgical approaches which yield only short-term relief of symptoms, tissue engineering strategy has been shown more promising outcomes in treating OC defects since its emergence in the 1990s. In particular, the use of multizonal scaffolds (MZSs) that mimic the gradient transitions, from cartilage surface to the subchondral bone with either continuous or discontinuous compositions, structures, and properties of natural OC tissue, has been gaining momentum in recent years. Scrutinizing the latest developments in the field, this review offers a comprehensive summary of recent advances, current hurdles, and future perspectives of OC repair, particularly the use of MZSs including bilayered, trilayered, multilayered, and gradient scaffolds, by bringing together onerous demands of architecture designs, material selections, manufacturing techniques as well as the choices of growth factors and cells, each of which possesses its unique challenges and opportunities.
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- Le Yu
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Ohio University, Athens, OH, 45701, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Ohio University, Athens, OH, 45701, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering Program, Ohio University, Athens, OH, 45701, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering Program, Ohio University, Athens, OH, 45701, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ohio University, Athens, OH, 45701, USA
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Zhang Y, Xu H, Wang J, Fan X, Tian F, Wang Z, Lu B, Wu W, Liu Y, Ai Y, Wang X, Zhu L, Jia S, Hao D. Incorporation of synthetic water-soluble curcumin polymeric drug within calcium phosphate cements for bone defect repairing. Mater Today Bio 2023; 20:100630. [PMID: 37114092 PMCID: PMC10127129 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Modified macroporous structures and active osteogenic substances are necessary to overcome the limited bone regeneration capacity and low degradability of self-curing calcium phosphate cement (CPC). Curcumin (CUR), which possesses strong osteogenic activity and poor aqueous solubility/bioavailability, esterifies the side chains in hyaluronic acid (HA) to form a water-soluble CUR-HA macromolecule. In this study, we incorporated the CUR-HA and glucose microparticles (GMPs) into the CPC powder to fabricate the CUR-HA/GMP/CPC composite, which not only retained the good injectability and mechanical strength of bone cements, but also significantly increased the cement porosity and sustained release property of CUR-HA in vitro. CUR-HA incorporation greatly improved the differentiation ability of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) to osteoblasts by activating the RUNX family transcription factor 2/fibroblast growth factor 18 (RUNX2/FGF18) signaling pathway, increasing the expression of osteocalcin and enhancing the alkaline phosphatase activity. In addition, in vivo implantation of CUR-HA/GMP/CPC into femoral condyle defects dramatically accelerated the degradation rate of cement and boosted local vascularization and osteopontin protein expression, and consequently promoted rapid bone regeneration. Therefore, macroporous CPC based composite cement with CUR-HA shows a remarkable ability to repair bone defects and is a promising translational application of modified CPC in clinical practice.
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- Ying Zhang
- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Science and Technology on Thermostructural Composite Materials Laboratory, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine and Rehabilitation, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Corresponding author. Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Corresponding author. Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Corresponding author. Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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Takagi M, Yamada M, Utoh R, Seki M. A multiscale, vertical-flow perfusion system with integrated porous microchambers for upgrading multicellular spheroid culture. LAB ON A CHIP 2023; 23:2257-2267. [PMID: 37038847 DOI: 10.1039/d3lc00168g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Spheroid formation assisted by microengineered chambers is a versatile approach for morphology-controlled three-dimensional (3D) cell cultivation with physiological relevance to human tissues. However, the limitation in diffusion-based oxygen/nutrient transport has been a critical issue for the densely packed cells in spheroids, preventing maximization of cellular functions and thus limiting their biomedical applications. Here, we have developed a multiscale microfluidic system for the perfusion culture of spheroids, in which porous microchambers, connected with microfluidic channels, were engineered. A newly developed process of centrifugation-assisted replica molding and salt-leaching enabled the formation of single micrometer-sized pores on the chamber surface and in the substrate. The porous configuration generates a vertical flow to directly supply the medium to the spheroids, while avoiding the formation of stagnant flow regions. We created seamlessly integrated, all PDMS/silicone-based microfluidic devices with an array of microchambers. Spheroids of human liver cells (HepG2 cells) were formed and cultured under vertical-flow perfusion, and the proliferation ability and liver cell-specific functions were compared with those of cells cultured in non-porous chambers with a horizontal flow. The presented system realizes both size-controlled formation of spheroids and direct medium supply, making it suitable as a precision cell culture platform for drug development, disease modelling, and regenerative medicine.
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- Mai Takagi
- Department of Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University, 1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8522, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University, 1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8522, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University, 1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8522, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University, 1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8522, Japan.
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Ege D, Hasirci V. Is 3D Printing Promising for Osteochondral Tissue Regeneration? ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:1431-1444. [PMID: 36943415 PMCID: PMC10114088 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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Osteochondral tissue regeneration is quite difficult to achieve due to the complexity of its organization. In the design of these complex multilayer structures, a fabrication method, 3D printing, started to be employed, especially by using extrusion, stereolithography and inkjet printing approaches. In this paper, the designs are discussed including biphasic, triphasic, and gradient structures which aim to mimic the cartilage and the calcified cartilage and the whole osteochondral tissue closely. In the first section of the review paper, 3D printing of hydrogels including gelatin methacryloyl (GelMa), alginate, and polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA) are discussed. However, their physical and biological properties need to be augmented, and this generally is achieved by blending the hydrogel with other, more durable, less hydrophilic, polymers. These scaffolds are very suitable to carry growth factors, such as TGF-β1, to further stimulate chondrogenesis. The bone layer is mimicked by printing calcium phosphates (CaPs) or bioactive glasses together with the hydrogels or as a component of another polymer layer. The current research findings indicate that polyester (i.e. polycaprolactone (PCL), polylactic acid (PLA) and poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA)) reinforced hydrogels may more successfully mimic the complex structure of osteochondral tissue. Moreover, more recent printing methods such as melt electrowriting (MEW), are being used to integrate polyester fibers to enhance the mechanical properties of hydrogels. Additionally, polyester scaffolds that are 3D printed without hydrogels are discussed after the hydrogel-based scaffolds. In this review paper, the relevant studies are analyzed and discussed, and future work is recommended with support of tables of designed scaffolds. The outcome of the survey of the field is that 3D printing has significant potential to contribute to osteochondral tissue repair.
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- Duygu Ege
- Institute
of Biomedical Engineering, Boğaziçi
University, Rasathane Cd, Kandilli Campus, Kandilli Mah., 34684 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Biomaterials A & R Ctr, and Department of
Biomedical Engineering, Acibadem Mehmet
Ali Aydinlar University, Kayisdagi Ave., Atasehir, 34684 Istanbul, Turkey
- Center
of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, METU Research
Group, BIOMATEN, Cankaya, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
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Lee J, Song HW, Nguyen KT, Kim S, Nan M, Park JO, Go G, Choi E. Magnetically Actuated Microscaffold with Controllable Magnetization and Morphology for Regeneration of Osteochondral Tissue. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:434. [PMID: 36838133 PMCID: PMC9959313 DOI: 10.3390/mi14020434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Magnetic microscaffolds capable of targeted cell delivery have been developed for tissue regeneration. However, the microscaffolds developed so far with similar morphologies have limitations for applications to osteochondral disease, which requires simultaneous treatment of the cartilage and subchondral bone. This study proposes magnetically actuated microscaffolds tailored to the cartilage and subchondral bone for osteochondral tissue regeneration, named magnetically actuated microscaffolds for cartilage regeneration (MAM-CR) and for subchondral bone regeneration (MAM-SBR). The morphologies of the microscaffolds were controlled using a double emulsion and microfluidic flow. In addition, due to their different sizes, MAM-CR and MAM-SBR have different magnetizations because of the different amounts of magnetic nanoparticles attached to their surfaces. In terms of biocompatibility, both microscaffolds were shown to grow cells without toxicity as potential cell carriers. In magnetic actuation tests of the microscaffolds, the relatively larger MAM-SBR moved faster than the MAM-CR under the same magnetic field strength. In a feasibility test, the magnetic targeting of the microscaffolds in 3D knee cartilage phantoms showed that the MAM-SBR and MAM-CR were sequentially moved to the target sites. Thus, the proposed magnetically actuated microscaffolds provide noninvasive treatment for osteochondral tissue disease.
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- Junhyeok Lee
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
- Robot Research Initiative, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Medical Microrobotics, 43-26, Cheomdangwagi-ro 208-beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61011, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Medical Microrobotics, 43-26, Cheomdangwagi-ro 208-beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61011, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
- Korea Institute of Medical Microrobotics, 43-26, Cheomdangwagi-ro 208-beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61011, Republic of Korea
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- Robot Research Initiative, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
- Korea Institute of Medical Microrobotics, 43-26, Cheomdangwagi-ro 208-beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61011, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
- Korea Institute of Medical Microrobotics, 43-26, Cheomdangwagi-ro 208-beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61011, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Medical Microrobotics, 43-26, Cheomdangwagi-ro 208-beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61011, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
- Robot Research Initiative, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
- Korea Institute of Medical Microrobotics, 43-26, Cheomdangwagi-ro 208-beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61011, Republic of Korea
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Yang M, Chen J, Chen Y, Lin W, Tang H, Fan Z, Wang L, She Y, Jin F, Zhang L, Sun W, Chen C. Scaffold-Free Tracheal Engineering via a Modular Strategy Based on Cartilage and Epithelium Sheets. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2202022. [PMID: 36461102 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202202022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Tracheal defects lead to devastating problems, and practical clinical substitutes that have complex functional structures and can avoid adverse influences from exogenous bioscaffolds are lacking. Herein, a modular strategy for scaffold-free tracheal engineering is developed. A cartilage sheet (Cart-S) prepared by high-density culture is laminated and reshaped to construct a cartilage tube as the main load-bearing structure in which the chondrocytes exhibit a stable phenotype and secreted considerable cartilage-specific matrix, presenting a native-like grid arrangement. To further build a tracheal epithelial barrier, a temperature-sensitive technique is used to construct the monolayer epithelium sheet (Epi-S), in which the airway epithelial cells present integrated tight junctions, good transepithelial electrical resistance, and favorable ciliary differentiation capability. Epi-S can be integrally transferred to inner wall of cartilage tube, forming a scaffold-free complex tracheal substitute (SC-trachea). Interestingly, when Epi-S is attached to the cartilage surface, epithelium-specific gene expression is significantly enhanced. SC-trachea establishes abundant blood supply via heterotopic vascularization and then is pedicle transplanted for tracheal reconstruction, achieving 83.3% survival outcomes in rabbit models. Notably, the scaffold-free engineered trachea simultaneously satisfies sufficient mechanical properties and barrier function due to its matrix-rich cartilage structure and well-differentiated ciliated epithelium, demonstrating great clinical potential for long-segmental tracheal reconstruction.
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- Minglei Yang
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315000, China
- Ningbo Institute of Life and Health Industry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315020, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, 200433, China
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Shandong Province Chest Hospital, Shandong, 250011, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Lung Transplantation, Shanghai, 200433, China
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Lee HJ, Na KH, Uddin MS, Park JB. Assessment of the Impacts of Centipeda minima (L.) on Cell Viability, and Osteogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Spheroids. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 59:medicina59010043. [PMID: 36676667 PMCID: PMC9863519 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59010043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Centipeda minima (L.) is a well-known and traditional pharmaceutical that has been utilized to treat different conditions controlling rhinitis, soothe pain, and decrease swelling. We assessed the impacts of Centipeda minima (L.) extricates (CMTs) on the osteogenic differentiation of cell spheroids made of human-bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Materials and Methods: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in spheroid 3D culture were generated and propagated in the presence of CMTs ranging from 0 to 1 μg/mL. Cell morphology was measured on Days 1, 3, 5, and 7. The quantitative cellular viability was evaluated on Days 1, 3, 5, and 7. Alkaline phosphatase activity assays were designed to measure the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cell spheroids on Day 7. Alizarin Red S staining was performed to investigate the mineralization of cell spheroids on Days 7 and 14. Real-time polymerase chain reactions were used to measure the expression levels of RUNX2 and COL1A1 on Day 14. Western blot techniques were performed to identify the protein expression of Runt-related transcription factor 2 and type I collagen. Results: The control group’s mesenchymal stem cells displayed a spheroid shape. There was no noticeable change in morphology with the addition of CMTs at final concentrations of 0.001, 0.01, 0.1, and 1 μg/mL compared with the untreated (control) group. The application of CMTs did not induce a significant change in cell viability. The relative alkaline phosphatase activity values in the 0.001, 0.01, 0.1, and 1 μg/mL CMT groups were 114.4% ± 8.2%, 130.6% ± 25.3%, 87.8% ± 3.4%, and 92.1% ± 6.8%, respectively, considering a control of 100% (100.0% ± 17.9%). On Day 14, calcium deposits were clearly observed in each group. The relative values of Alizarin Red S staining in the 0.001, 0.01, 0.1, and 1 μg/mL CMT groups were 100.1% ± 8.9%, 105.9% ± 0.0%, 109.7% ± 19.1%, and 87.0% ± 40.9%, respectively, considering a control of 100% (100.0% ± 28.7%). The addition of CMT significantly increased RUNX2 expression in the 0.01 μg/mL group and COL1A1 in the 0.001 and 0.01 μg/mL groups. Normalization of protein expression showed that the addition of CMTs significantly increased type I collagen expression in the 0.001, 0.01, and 1 μg/mL groups. Conclusions: In conclusion, CMTs influence the osteogenic differentiation of bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and the use of CMTs may positively influence the osteogenic differentiation of cell spheroids.
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- Hyun-Jin Lee
- Department of Periodontics, College of Medicine, the Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Graduate School, the Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Ethnobotanical Database of Bangladesh, Tejgaon, Dhaka 1208, Bangladesh
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- Department of Periodontics, College of Medicine, the Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
- Department of Medicine, Graduate School, the Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-2258-6290
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Griffin KH, Fok SW, Kent Leach J. Strategies to capitalize on cell spheroid therapeutic potential for tissue repair and disease modeling. NPJ Regen Med 2022; 7:70. [PMID: 36494368 PMCID: PMC9734656 DOI: 10.1038/s41536-022-00266-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cell therapies offer a tailorable, personalized treatment for use in tissue engineering to address defects arising from trauma, inefficient wound repair, or congenital malformation. However, most cell therapies have achieved limited success to date. Typically injected in solution as monodispersed cells, transplanted cells exhibit rapid cell death or insufficient retention at the site, thereby limiting their intended effects to only a few days. Spheroids, which are dense, three-dimensional (3D) aggregates of cells, enhance the beneficial effects of cell therapies by increasing and prolonging cell-cell and cell-matrix signaling. The use of spheroids is currently under investigation for many cell types. Among cells under evaluation, spheroids formed of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are particularly promising. MSC spheroids not only exhibit increased cell survival and retained differentiation, but they also secrete a potent secretome that promotes angiogenesis, reduces inflammation, and attracts endogenous host cells to promote tissue regeneration and repair. However, the clinical translation of spheroids has lagged behind promising preclinical outcomes due to hurdles in their formation, instruction, and use that have yet to be overcome. This review will describe the current state of preclinical spheroid research and highlight two key examples of spheroid use in clinically relevant disease modeling. It will highlight techniques used to instruct the phenotype and function of spheroids, describe current limitations to their use, and offer suggestions for the effective translation of cell spheroids for therapeutic treatments.
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- Katherine H Griffin
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, 95616, USA.
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Grottkau BE, Hui Z, Pang Y. Articular Cartilage Regeneration through Bioassembling Spherical Micro-Cartilage Building Blocks. Cells 2022; 11:cells11203244. [PMID: 36291114 PMCID: PMC9600996 DOI: 10.3390/cells11203244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Articular cartilage lesions are prevalent and affect one out of seven American adults and many young patients. Cartilage is not capable of regeneration on its own. Existing therapeutic approaches for articular cartilage lesions have limitations. Cartilage tissue engineering is a promising approach for regenerating articular neocartilage. Bioassembly is an emerging technology that uses microtissues or micro-precursor tissues as building blocks to construct a macro-tissue. We summarize and highlight the application of bioassembly technology in regenerating articular cartilage. We discuss the advantages of bioassembly and present two types of building blocks: multiple cellular scaffold-free spheroids and cell-laden polymer or hydrogel microspheres. We present techniques for generating building blocks and bioassembly methods, including bioprinting and non-bioprinting techniques. Using a data set of 5069 articles from the last 28 years of literature, we analyzed seven categories of related research, and the year trends are presented. The limitations and future directions of this technology are also discussed.
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Park CG, Jun I, Lee S, Ryu CS, Lee SA, Park J, Han HS, Park H, Manz A, Shin H, Kim YJ. Integration of Bioinspired Fibrous Strands with 3D Spheroids for Environmental Hazard Monitoring. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2200757. [PMID: 35521748 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202200757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Numerous methods have been introduced to produce 3D cell cultures that can reduce the need for animal experimentation. This study presents a unique 3D culture platform that features bioinspired strands of electrospun nanofibers (BSeNs) and aquatic cell lines to compensate for shortcomings in the current cell spheroid generation techniques. The use of BSeNs in 3D zebrafish liver cell cultures is found to improve liver and reproductive functions through spheroid-based in vitro assays such as whole transcriptome sequencing and reproductive toxicity testing, with optimized properties exhibiting results similar to those obtained for fish embryo acute toxicity (FET, OECD TG 236) following exposure to environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals (17β-Estradiol (E2), 4-hydroxytamoxifen (4-HT), and bisphenol compounds (bisphenol A (BPA) and 9,9-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)fluorene (BPFL)). These findings indicate that the beneficial effects of bioinspired materials that closely mimic ECM environments can yield efficient zebrafish cells with intrinsic functions and xenobiotic metabolism similar to those of zebrafish embryos. As a closer analog for the in vivo conditions that are associated with exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, the straightforward culture model introduced in this study shows promise as an alternative tool that can be used to further eco-environmental assessment.
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- Chang Gyun Park
- Environmental Safety Group, Korea Institute of Science & Technology Europe (KIST-EUROPE), 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
- Universität des Saarlandes, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Environmental Safety Group, Korea Institute of Science & Technology Europe (KIST-EUROPE), 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- BK21 Plus Future Biopharmaceutical Human Resources Training and Research Team Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Environmental Safety Group, Korea Institute of Science & Technology Europe (KIST-EUROPE), 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Environmental Safety Group, Korea Institute of Science & Technology Europe (KIST-EUROPE), 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Biomaterials Research, Ceramics Materials Division, Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), Changwon, 51508, Republic of Korea
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- Environmental Safety Group, Korea Institute of Science & Technology Europe (KIST-EUROPE), 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
- Universität des Saarlandes, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- BK21 Plus Future Biopharmaceutical Human Resources Training and Research Team Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Environmental Safety Group, Korea Institute of Science & Technology Europe (KIST-EUROPE), 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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Cui X, Alcala-Orozco CR, Baer K, Li J, Murphy C, Durham M, Lindberg G, Hooper GJ, Lim K, Woodfield TBF. 3D bioassembly of cell-instructive chondrogenic and osteogenic hydrogel microspheres containing allogeneic stem cells for hybrid biofabrication of osteochondral constructs. Biofabrication 2022; 14. [PMID: 35344942 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ac61a3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Recently developed modular bioassembly techniques hold tremendous potential in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, due to their ability to recreate the complex microarchitecture of native tissue. Here, we developed a novel approach to fabricate hybrid tissue-engineered constructs adopting high-throughput microfluidic and 3D bioassembly strategies. Osteochondral tissue fabrication was adopted as an example in this study, because of the challenges in fabricating load bearing osteochondral tissue constructs with phenotypically distinct zonal architecture. By developing cell-instructive chondrogenic and osteogenic bioink microsphere modules in high-throughput, together with precise manipulation of the 3D bioassembly process, we successfully fabricated hybrid engineered osteochondral tissue in vitro with integrated but distinct cartilage and bone layers. Furthermore, by encapsulating allogeneic umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (UCB-MSCs), and demonstrating chondrogenic and osteogenic differentiation, the hybrid biofabrication of hydrogel microspheres in this 3D bioassembly model offers potential for an off-the-shelf, single-surgery strategy for osteochondral tissue repair.
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- Xiaolin Cui
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre for Bioengineering & Nanomedicine, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, 8140, NEW ZEALAND
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre for Bioengineering & Nanomedicine, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, 8140, NEW ZEALAND
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre for Bioengineering & Nanomedicine, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, 8140, NEW ZEALAND
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- Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery , University of Otago, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, NEW ZEALAND
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre for Bioengineering & Nanomedicine, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, 8140, NEW ZEALAND
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre for Bioengineering & Nanomedicine, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, 8140, NEW ZEALAND
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre for Bioengineering & Nanomedicine, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, 8140, NEW ZEALAND
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre for Bioengineering & Nanomedicine, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, 8041, NEW ZEALAND
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre for Bioengineering & Nanomedicine, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch, 8140, NEW ZEALAND
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre for Bioengineering & Nanomedicine, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, 8140, NEW ZEALAND
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