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Castro-Ribeiro ML, Castro VIB, Vieira de Castro J, Pires RA, Reis RL, Costa BM, Ferreira H, Neves NM. The Potential of the Fibronectin Inhibitor Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser in the Development of Therapies for Glioblastoma. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4910. [PMID: 38732135 PMCID: PMC11084566 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25094910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most lethal and common malignant primary brain tumor in adults. An important feature that supports GBM aggressiveness is the unique composition of its extracellular matrix (ECM). Particularly, fibronectin plays an important role in cancer cell adhesion, differentiation, proliferation, and chemoresistance. Thus, herein, a hydrogel with mechanical properties compatible with the brain and the ability to disrupt the dynamic and reciprocal interaction between fibronectin and tumor cells was produced. High-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA) functionalized with the inhibitory fibronectin peptide Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser (RGDS) was used to produce the polymeric matrix. Liposomes encapsulating doxorubicin (DOX) were also included in the hydrogel to kill GBM cells. The resulting hydrogel containing liposomes with therapeutic DOX concentrations presented rheological properties like a healthy brain. In vitro assays demonstrated that unmodified HMW-HA hydrogels only caused GBM cell killing after DOX incorporation. Conversely, RGDS-functionalized hydrogels displayed per se cytotoxicity. As GBM cells produce several proteolytic enzymes capable of disrupting the peptide-HA bond, we selected MMP-2 to illustrate this phenomenon. Therefore, RGDS internalization can induce GBM cell apoptosis. Importantly, RGDS-functionalized hydrogel incorporating DOX efficiently damaged GBM cells without affecting astrocyte viability, proving its safety. Overall, the results demonstrate the potential of the RGDS-functionalized hydrogel to develop safe and effective GBM treatments.
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- Maria L. Castro-Ribeiro
- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal; (M.L.C.-R.); (V.I.B.C.); (J.V.d.C.); (R.A.P.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057/4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal;
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal; (M.L.C.-R.); (V.I.B.C.); (J.V.d.C.); (R.A.P.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057/4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal;
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal; (M.L.C.-R.); (V.I.B.C.); (J.V.d.C.); (R.A.P.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057/4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal;
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal; (M.L.C.-R.); (V.I.B.C.); (J.V.d.C.); (R.A.P.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057/4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal;
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal; (M.L.C.-R.); (V.I.B.C.); (J.V.d.C.); (R.A.P.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057/4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal;
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- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057/4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal;
- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, Campus Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal; (M.L.C.-R.); (V.I.B.C.); (J.V.d.C.); (R.A.P.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057/4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal;
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal; (M.L.C.-R.); (V.I.B.C.); (J.V.d.C.); (R.A.P.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057/4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal;
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Herzog J, Franke L, Lai Y, Gomez Rossi P, Sachtleben J, Weuster-Botz D. 3D bioprinting of microorganisms: principles and applications. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024; 47:443-461. [PMID: 38296889 PMCID: PMC11003907 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-023-02965-3] [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: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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In recent years, the ability to create intricate, live tissues and organs has been made possible thanks to three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting. Although tissue engineering has received a lot of attention, there is growing interest in the use of 3D bioprinting for microorganisms. Microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and algae, are essential to many industrial bioprocesses, such as bioremediation as well as the manufacture of chemicals, biomaterials, and pharmaceuticals. This review covers current developments in 3D bioprinting methods for microorganisms. We go over the bioink compositions designed to promote microbial viability and growth, taking into account factors like nutrient delivery, oxygen supply, and waste elimination. Additionally, we investigate the most important bioprinting techniques, including extrusion-based, inkjet, and laser-assisted approaches, as well as their suitability with various kinds of microorganisms. We also investigate the possible applications of 3D bioprinted microbes. These range from constructing synthetic microbial consortia for improved metabolic pathway combinations to designing spatially patterned microbial communities for enhanced bioremediation and bioprocessing. We also look at the potential for 3D bioprinting to advance microbial research, including the creation of defined microenvironments to observe microbial behavior. In conclusion, the 3D bioprinting of microorganisms marks a paradigm leap in microbial bioprocess engineering and has the potential to transform many application areas. The ability to design the spatial arrangement of various microorganisms in functional structures offers unprecedented possibilities and ultimately will drive innovation.
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- Josha Herzog
- Department of Energy and Process Engineering, TUM School of Engineering and Design, Chair of Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Boltzmannstraße 15, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, Petersgasse 5, 94315, Straubing, Germany
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- TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, Petersgasse 5, 94315, Straubing, Germany
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- TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, Petersgasse 5, 94315, Straubing, Germany
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- TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, Petersgasse 5, 94315, Straubing, Germany
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- Department of Energy and Process Engineering, TUM School of Engineering and Design, Chair of Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Boltzmannstraße 15, 85748, Garching, Germany.
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Willems C, Qi F, Trutschel ML, Groth T. Functionalized Gelatin/Polysaccharide Hydrogels for Encapsulation of Hepatocytes. Gels 2024; 10:231. [PMID: 38667650 PMCID: PMC11048940 DOI: 10.3390/gels10040231] [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: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Liver diseases represent a considerable burden to patients and healthcare systems. Hydrogels play an important role in the engineering of soft tissues and may be useful for embedding hepatocytes for different therapeutic interventions or the development of in vitro models to study the pathogenesis of liver diseases or testing of drugs. Here, we developed two types of hydrogels by crosslinking hydrazide-functionalized gelatin with either oxidized dialdehyde hyaluronan or alginate through the formation of hydrazone bonds. Gel formulations were studied through texture analysis and rheometry, showing mechanical properties comparable to those of liver tissue while also demonstrating long-term stability. The biocompatibility of hydrogels and their ability to host hepatocytes was studied in vitro in comparison to pure gelatin hydrogels crosslinked by transglutaminase using the hepatocellular line HepG2. It was found that HepG2 cells could be successfully embedded in the hydrogels, showing no signs of gel toxicity and proliferating in a 3D environment comparable to pure transglutaminase cross-linked gelatin hydrogels used as control. Altogether, hydrazide gelatin in combination with oxidized polysaccharides makes stable in situ gelling systems for the incorporation of hepatocytes, which may pave the way for use in liver tissue engineering and drug testing.
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- Christian Willems
- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06120 Halle, Germany; (C.W.); (F.Q.)
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06120 Halle, Germany; (C.W.); (F.Q.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06120 Halle, Germany
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06120 Halle, Germany; (C.W.); (F.Q.)
- Interdisciplinary Center of Materials Science, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06120 Halle, Germany
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Luo Z, Wang Y, Xu Y, Wang J, Yu Y. Modification and crosslinking strategies for hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel biomaterials. SMART MEDICINE 2023; 2:e20230029. [PMID: 39188300 PMCID: PMC11235888 DOI: 10.1002/smmd.20230029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an attractive extracellular matrix-derived polymer. The related HA-based hydrogels are emerging to be the hotspots in the cutting edge of biomaterials. The continuous sights concentrate on exploring modification methods and crosslinking strategies to promote the advancement of HA-based hydrogels with enhanced physical/chemical properties and enriched biological performance. Here, the advances on modification methods and crosslinking strategies for fabricating HA-based hydrogels with diverse capacities are summarized. Firstly, the modification reactions that occur on the active hydroxyl, carboxyl and N-acetyl groups of HA molecule are discussed. Next, the emphasis is put on various crosslinking strategies including physical crosslinking, covalent crosslinking and dynamic covalent crosslinking. Finally, we provide a general summary and give a critical viewpoint on the remaining challenges and the future development of HA-based hydrogels. It is hoped that this review can provide new proposals for the specific design of functional hydrogel biomaterials.
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- Zhiqiang Luo
- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyNanjing Drum Tower HospitalSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyNanjing Drum Tower HospitalSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyNanjing Drum Tower HospitalSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyNanjing Drum Tower HospitalSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences LaboratoryÅbo Akademi UniversityTurkuFinland
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Bonetti L, De Nardo L, Farè S. Crosslinking strategies in modulating methylcellulose hydrogel properties. SOFT MATTER 2023; 19:7869-7884. [PMID: 37817578 DOI: 10.1039/d3sm00721a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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Methylcellulose (MC) hydrogels are ideal materials for the design of thermo-responsive platforms capable of exploiting the environment temperature as a driving force to activate their smart transition. However, MC hydrogels usually show reduced stability in an aqueous environment and low mechanical properties, limiting their applications' breadth. A possible approach intended to overcome these limitations is chemical crosslinking, which represents a simple yet effective strategy to modify the MC hydrogels' properties (e.g., physicochemical, mechanical, and biological). In this regard, understanding the selected crosslinking method's role in modulating the MC hydrogels' properties is a key factor in their design. This review offers a perspective on the main MC chemical crosslinking approaches reported in the literature. Three main categories can be distinguished: (i) small molecule crosslinkers, (ii) crosslinking by high-energy radiation, and (iii) crosslinking via MC chemical modification. The advantages and limitations of each approach are elucidated, and special consideration is paid to the thermo-responsive properties after crosslinking towards the development of MC hydrogels with enhanced physical stability and mechanical performance, preserving the thermo-responsive behavior.
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- Lorenzo Bonetti
- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "G. Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 22, 20133, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "G. Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 22, 20133, Milan, Italy.
- National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "G. Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 22, 20133, Milan, Italy.
- National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), 50121 Florence, Italy
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Zahra D, Shokat Z, Ahmad A, Javaid A, Khurshid M, Ashfaq UA, Nashwan AJ. Exploring the recent developments of alginate silk fibroin material for hydrogel wound dressing: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 248:125989. [PMID: 37499726 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Hydrogels, a type of polymeric material capable of retaining water within a three-dimensional network, have demonstrated their potential in wound healing, surpassing traditional wound dressings. These hydrogels possess remarkable mechanical, chemical, and biological properties, making them suitable scaffolds for tissue regeneration. This article aims to emphasize the advantages of alginate, silk fibroin, and hydrogel-based wound dressings, specifically highlighting their crucial functions that accelerate the healing process of skin wounds. Noteworthy functions include self-healing ability, water solubility, anti-inflammatory properties, adhesion, antimicrobial properties, drug delivery, conductivity, and responsiveness to stimuli. Moreover, recent advancements in hydrogel technology have resulted in the development of wound dressings with enhanced features for monitoring wound progression, further augmenting their effectiveness. This review emphasizes the utilization of hydrogel membranes for treating excisional and incisional wounds, while exploring recent breakthroughs in hydrogel wound dressings, including nanoparticle composite hydrogels, stem cell hydrogel composites, and curcumin-hydrogel composites. Additionally, the review focuses on diverse synthesis procedures, designs, and potential applications of hydrogels in wound healing dressings.
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- Duaa Zahra
- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Iaconisi GN, Lunetti P, Gallo N, Cappello AR, Fiermonte G, Dolce V, Capobianco L. Hyaluronic Acid: A Powerful Biomolecule with Wide-Ranging Applications-A Comprehensive Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10296. [PMID: 37373443 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241210296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan widely distributed in the human body, especially in body fluids and the extracellular matrix of tissues. It plays a crucial role not only in maintaining tissue hydration but also in cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, and the inflammatory response. HA has demonstrated its efficacy as a powerful bioactive molecule not only for skin antiaging but also in atherosclerosis, cancer, and other pathological conditions. Due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, non-toxicity, and non-immunogenicity, several HA-based biomedical products have been developed. There is an increasing focus on optimizing HA production processes to achieve high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective products. This review discusses HA's structure, properties, and production through microbial fermentation. Furthermore, it highlights the bioactive applications of HA in emerging sectors of biomedicine.
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- Giorgia Natalia Iaconisi
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health, and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies and Biopharmaceutics, University of Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health, and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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Vaca-González JJ, Culma JJS, Nova LMH, Garzón-Alvarado DA. Anatomy, molecular structures, and hyaluronic acid - Gelatin injectable hydrogels as a therapeutic alternative for hyaline cartilage recovery: A review. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023. [PMID: 37178328 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Cartilage damage caused by trauma or osteoarthritis is a common joint disease that can increase the social and economic burden in society. Due to its avascular characteristics, the poor migration ability of chondrocytes, and a low number of progenitor cells, the self-healing ability of cartilage defects has been significantly limited. Hydrogels have been developed into one of the most suitable biomaterials for the regeneration of cartilage because of its characteristics such as high-water absorption, biodegradation, porosity, and biocompatibility similar to natural extracellular matrix. Therefore, the present review article presents a conceptual framework that summarizes the anatomical, molecular structure and biochemical properties of hyaline cartilage located in long bones: articular cartilage and growth plate. Moreover, the importance of preparation and application of hyaluronic acid - gelatin hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering are included. Hydrogels possess benefits of stimulating the production of Agc1, Col2α1-IIa, and SOX9, molecules important for the synthesis and composition of the extracellular matrix of cartilage. Accordingly, they are believed to be promising biomaterials of therapeutic alternatives to treat cartilage damage.
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- Juan Jairo Vaca-González
- Escuela de Pregrado, Dirección Académica, Vicerrectoría de Sede, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede de La Paz, Cesar, Colombia
- Biomimetics Laboratory, Biotechnology Institute, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Biomimetics Laboratory, Biotechnology Institute, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Biomimetics Laboratory, Biotechnology Institute, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
- Numerical Methods and Modeling Research Group (GNUM), Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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Horáčková L, Chmelíčková K, Hermannová M, Pitucha T, Vágnerová H, Židek O, Velebný V, Chmelař J. Water-insoluble fibres, threads, and fabrics from lauroyl derivatives of hyaluronan. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 234:123654. [PMID: 36780961 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123654] [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: 07/03/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Hyaluronan (HA) is a naturally occurring polysaccharide widely used in medicine and cosmetics. To further broaden its potential, various HA derivatives have been developed with the aim of reducing solubility, slowing degradation, or providing other beneficial properties. However, for most medical applications, these derivatives must be processed into suitable forms. Here we present water-insoluble fibres prepared from lauroyl-modified HA using a wet spinning process. Important properties of the fibres, such as swelling or the degradation rate, can be fine-tuned by adjusting the degree of HA modification. Due to their mechanical properties, the lauroyl HA fibres can be easily processed into threads and subsequently into fabrics of various sizes, shapes, and degrees of porosity. In addition, in vitro cytotoxicity testing of the fibres showed that they were non-cytotoxic. Overall, our results suggest that lauroyl HA fibres are a promising material that could be used to develop a variety of medical devices.
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- Lucie Horáčková
- Contipro a.s., Dolní Dobrouč 401, 561 02 Dolní Dobrouč, Czech Republic; Institute of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice, Studentská 95, 532 10 Pardubice, Czech Republic
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- Contipro a.s., Dolní Dobrouč 401, 561 02 Dolní Dobrouč, Czech Republic
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- Contipro a.s., Dolní Dobrouč 401, 561 02 Dolní Dobrouč, Czech Republic
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- Contipro a.s., Dolní Dobrouč 401, 561 02 Dolní Dobrouč, Czech Republic
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- Contipro a.s., Dolní Dobrouč 401, 561 02 Dolní Dobrouč, Czech Republic
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- Contipro a.s., Dolní Dobrouč 401, 561 02 Dolní Dobrouč, Czech Republic.
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Luo Y, Tan J, Zhou Y, Guo Y, Liao X, He L, Li D, Li X, Liu Y. From crosslinking strategies to biomedical applications of hyaluronic acid-based hydrogels: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 231:123308. [PMID: 36669634 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is not only a natural anionic polysaccharide with excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and moisturizing effect, but also an essential factor that can affect angiogenesis, inflammation, cell behavior, which has a wide range of applications in the biomedical field. Among them, HA-based hydrogels formed by various physical or chemical crosslinking strategies are particularly striking. They not only retain the physiological function of HA, but also have the skeleton function of hydrogel, which further expands the application of HA. However, HA-based natural hydrogels generally have problems such as insufficient mechanical strength and susceptibility to degradation by hyaluronidase, which limits their application to a certain extent. To solve such problems, researchers have prepared a variety of HA-based multifunctional hydrogels with remarkable properties in recent years by adopting various structural modification methods or novel crosslinking strategies, as well as introducing functionally reactive molecules or moieties, which have extended the application scope. This manuscript systematically introduced common crosslinking strategies of HA-based hydrogels and highlighted the development of novel HA-based hydrogels in anticancer drug delivery, cartilage repair, three-dimensional cell culture, skin dressing and other fields. We hope to provide some references for the subsequent development of HA-based hydrogels in the biomedical field.
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- Yuning Luo
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China.
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Zamboni F, Wong CK, Collins MN. Hyaluronic acid association with bacterial, fungal and viral infections: Can hyaluronic acid be used as an antimicrobial polymer for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications? Bioact Mater 2023; 19:458-473. [PMID: 35574061 PMCID: PMC9079116 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The relationships between hyaluronic acid (HA) and pathological microorganisms incite new understandings on microbial infection, tissue penetration, disease progression and lastly, potential treatments. These understandings are important for the advancement of next generation antimicrobial therapeutical strategies for the control of healthcare-associated infections. Herein, this review will focus on the interplay between HA, bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This review will also comprehensively detail and discuss the antimicrobial activity displayed by various HA molecular weights for a variety of biomedical and pharmaceutical applications, including microbiology, pharmaceutics, and tissue engineering.
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- Fernanda Zamboni
- Bernal Institute, School of Engineering, University of Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Chemical Pathology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- Bernal Institute, School of Engineering, University of Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Ireland
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Zhou Z, Zhang X, Xu L, Lu H, Chen Y, Wu C, Hu P. A self-healing hydrogel based on crosslinked hyaluronic acid and chitosan to facilitate diabetic wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 220:326-336. [PMID: 35981678 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Traditional wound dressings are not able to provide ideal environment for diabetic wounds surface thus hampered the regrowth of fresh tissues. In this study, we designed a novel in situ forming hydrogel and used it as wound dressing material. Carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) and oxidized hyaluronic acid (OHA) were selected to construct a pH-responsive and self-healing hydrogel system via Schiff base reaction. Taurine (Tau) with anti-inflammatory property was loaded in the hydrogel through the aforementioned reaction. Under the slightly acidic environment of the diabetic wound site, a responsive release of taurine molecules speeded up the transfer of the taurine into the wound. The physiochemical properties of the prepared CMCS-OHA-Tau hydrogel were characterized. The CMCS-OHA-Tau hydrogel showed good biocompatibility, enhancement of cell migration and inhibited production of inflammatory cytokines.Subsequently, the hydrogel was applied on the wounds of diabetic rats and its boosted efficacy for wound recovery was confirmed.
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- Ziqiang Zhou
- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, Guangdong, PR China.
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Ramakrishnan R, Chouhan D, Vijayakumar Sreelatha H, Arumugam S, Mandal BB, Krishnan LK. Silk Fibroin-Based Bioengineered Scaffold for Enabling Hemostasis and Skin Regeneration of Critical-Size Full-Thickness Heat-Induced Burn Wounds. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:3856-3870. [PMID: 35969223 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Millions of people around the globe are affected by full-thickness skin injuries. A delay in the healing of such injuries can lead to the formation of chronic wounds, posing several clinical and economic challenges. Current strategies for wound care aim for skin regeneration and not merely skin repair or faster wound closure. The present study aimed to develop a bioactive wound-healing matrix comprising natural biomaterial silk fibroin (SF), clinical-grade human fibrin (FIB), and human hyaluronic acid (HA), resulting in SFFIBHA for regeneration of full-thickness burn wounds. A porous, hemostatic, self-adhesive, moisture-retentive, and biomimetic scaffold that promotes healing was the expected outcome. The study validated a terminal sterilization method, suggesting the stability and translational potential of the novel scaffold. Also, the study demonstrated the regenerative abilities of scaffolds using in vitro cell culture experiments and in vivo full-thickness burn wounds of critical size (4 cm × 4 cm) in a rabbit model. Under in vitro conditions, the scaffold enhanced primary dermal fibroblast adhesion and cell proliferation with regulated extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis. In vivo, the scaffolds promoted healing with mature epithelium coverage involving intact basal cells, superficial keratinocytes, multilayers of keratohyalin, dermal regeneration with angiogenesis, and deposition of remodeled ECM in 28 days. The relative gene expression of the IL6 marker indicated transitions from inflammation to proliferation stage. In addition, we observed skin appendages and rete peg development in the SFFIBHA-treated wound tissues. Although wound closure was observed, neither negative (untreated/sham) nor positive (commercially available product; NeuSkin) control wounds developed skin appendages/rete pegs or native skin architecture. After 56 days, healing with organized ECM production enabled the recovery of mechanical properties of skin with higher tissue maturity in SFFIBHA-treated wounds. Thus, in a single application, the SFFIBHA scaffold proved to be an efficient biomimetic matrix that can guide burn wound regeneration. The developed matrix is a suture-less, hemostatic, off-the-shelf product for potential wound regenerative applications.
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- Rashmi Ramakrishnan
- Department of Applied Biology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram 695012, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram 695012, Kerala, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram 695012, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), Guwahati 781039, Assam, India.,Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), Guwahati 781039, Assam, India.,School of Health Sciences & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram 695012, Kerala, India.,Department of Research & Innovation, DM Wayanad Institute of Medical Sciences (DM WIMS), Meppadi, Wayanad 673577, Kerala, India
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Xiong YH, Zhang L, Xiu Z, Yu B, Duan S, Xu FJ. Derma-like antibacterial polysaccharide gel dressings for wound care. Acta Biomater 2022; 148:119-132. [DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Adeyemi SA, Choonara YE. Current advances in cell therapeutics: A biomacromolecules application perspective. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2022; 19:521-538. [PMID: 35395914 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2022.2064844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Many chronic diseases have evolved and to circumvent the limitations of using conventional drug therapies, smart cell encapsulating delivery systems have been explored to customize the treatment with alignment to disease longevity. Cell therapeutics has advanced in tandem with improvements in biomaterials that can suitably deliver therapeutic cells to achieve targeted therapy. Among the promising biomacromolecules for cell delivery are those that share bio-relevant architecture with the extracellular matrix and display extraordinary compatibility in the presence of therapeutic cells. Interestingly, many biomacromolecules that fulfil these tenets occur naturally and can form hydrogels. AREAS COVERED This review provides a concise incursion into the paradigm shift to cell therapeutics using biomacromolecules. Advances in the design and use of biomacromolecules to assemble smart therapeutic cell carriers is discussed in light of their pivotal role in enhancing cell encapsulation and delivery. In addition, the principles that govern the application of cell therapeutics in diabetes, neuronal disorders, cancers and cardiovascular disease are outlined. EXPERT OPINION Cell therapeutics promises to revolutionize the treatment of various secretory cell dysfunctions. Current and future advances in designing functional biomacromolecules will be critical to ensure that optimal delivery of therapeutic cells is achieved with desired biosafety and potency.
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- Samson A Adeyemi
- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown, 2193, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown, 2193, South Africa
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Injectable self-crosslinking hydrogels based on hyaluronic acid as vitreous substitutes. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 208:159-171. [PMID: 35301003 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.03.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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After vitrectomy, the ideal vitreous substitute should be implanted to maintain the normal function of the eye. However, the existing materials (such as silicone oil, air, perfluorocarbons, etc.) still have some shortcomings and cannot fully meet the clinical needs. In this study, thiolated hyaluronic acid (SH-HA) was prepared based on hyaluronic acid. The SH-HA hydrogel was formed by a simple transformation of the sulfhydryl group to the disulfide bond, which had high transparency, controllable swelling property, suitable mechanical strength, excellent biocompatibility and similar physical and chemical properties to natural vitreous. SH-HA hydrogel was filled into the eyes of experimental rabbits to replace their own vitreous after vitrectomy. During the 90 days follow-up period, SH-HA hydrogel showed excellent intraocular compatibility, maintained normal intraocular pressure (IOP), and no cataract, endophthalmitis, retinal detachment and other complications were observed. In general, SH-HA hydrogel has great potential as a vitreous substitute.
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Hintze V, Schnabelrauch M, Rother S. Chemical Modification of Hyaluronan and Their Biomedical Applications. Front Chem 2022; 10:830671. [PMID: 35223772 PMCID: PMC8873528 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.830671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Hyaluronan, the extracellular matrix glycosaminoglycan, is an important structural component of many tissues playing a critical role in a variety of biological contexts. This makes hyaluronan, which can be biotechnologically produced in large scale, an attractive starting polymer for chemical modifications. This review provides a broad overview of different synthesis strategies used for modulating the biological as well as material properties of this polysaccharide. We discuss current advances and challenges of derivatization reactions targeting the primary and secondary hydroxyl groups or carboxylic acid groups and the N-acetyl groups after deamidation. In addition, we give examples for approaches using hyaluronan as biomedical polymer matrix and consequences of chemical modifications on the interaction of hyaluronan with cells via receptor-mediated signaling. Collectively, hyaluronan derivatives play a significant role in biomedical research and applications indicating the great promise for future innovative therapies.
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- Vera Hintze
- Institute of Materials Science, Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- School of Medicine, Center for Molecular Signaling (PZMS), Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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Mohamed HI, El-Kamel AH, Hammad GO, Heikal LA. Design of Targeted Flurbiprofen Biomimetic Nanoparticles for Management of Arthritis: In Vitro and In Vivo Appraisal. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:140. [PMID: 35057036 PMCID: PMC8778214 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14010140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Flurbiprofen (FLUR) is a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for the management of arthritis. Unfortunately, its therapeutic effect is limited by its rapid clearance from the joints following intra-articular injection. To improve its therapeutic efficacy, hyaluronic acid-coated bovine serum albumin nanoparticles (HA-BSA NPs) were formulated and loaded with FLUR to achieve active drug targeting. NPs were prepared by a modified nano-emulsification technique and their HA coating was proven via turbidimetric assay. Physicochemical characterization of the selected HA-BSA NPs revealed entrapment efficiency of 90.12 ± 1.06%, particle size of 257.12 ± 2.54 nm, PDI of 0.25 ± 0.01, and zeta potential of -48 ± 3 mv. The selected formulation showed in-vitro extended-release profile up to 6 days. In-vivo studies on adjuvant-induced arthritis rat model exhibited a significant reduction in joint swelling after intra-articular administration of FLUR-loaded HA-BSA NPs. Additionally, there was a significant reduction in CRP level in blood as well as TNF-α, and IL-6 levels in serum and joint tissues. Immunohistochemical study indicated a significant decrease in iNOS level in joint tissues. Histopathological analysis confirmed the safety of FLUR-loaded HA-BSA NPs. Thus, our results reveal that FLUR loaded HA-BSA NPs have a promising therapeutic effect in the management of arthritis.
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- Hagar I. Mohamed
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt; (H.I.M.); (L.A.H.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt; (H.I.M.); (L.A.H.)
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- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria 21526, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt; (H.I.M.); (L.A.H.)
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Luo X, Liu Y, Zheng C, Huo Q, Liu X. Development of novel hyaluronic acid/human-like collagen bio-composite membranes: A facile "surface modification-assembly" approach. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 193:378-386. [PMID: 34699897 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The merits of hyaluronic acid (HA) as a representative biological carbohydrate polymers especially in bioactivity and tailorability makes it ideal building block for the engineering of tissue engineering scaffolds. HA-based bio-composites integrate the characteristics of multi-component materials, possessing versatility and further improving the therapeutic efficacy. Human like collagen (HLC), which is hydrophilic, biomimetic, and bio-safe, with human tissue-derived collagen biofunction, has attracted extensive attention worldwide. Herein, we developed a novel method for HA/HLC bio-composite membranes preparation, comprising one-step surface modification-assembly process by which the HLC self-assembles are simultaneously loaded on the oxidized-modified HA (oxi-HA) from the surface/interface micro-scale. Comprehensive material characterizations and in vitro/in vivo biostudies proved that the HLC/oxi-HA composite membranes exhibited significantly enhanced biological activity, hemostatic performances, and wound healing properties compared to that of the pristine HA. The results of this study highlight the great potential of the prepared biomimetic HLC/oxi-HA bio-composites as a new generation of multifunctional HA-based wound-healing materials.
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- Xiaomin Luo
- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China.
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China; Institute of Biomass & Functional Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China
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- Institute of Biomass & Functional Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China.
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Mrázek J, Kohout J, Kmječ T, Nešporová K, Chmelař J, Kubala L, Velebný V. Insoluble hyaluronan films obtained by heterogeneous crosslinking with iron(III) as resorbable implants. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 191:201-210. [PMID: 34543627 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.09.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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We present water-insoluble hyaluronan films crosslinked by trivalent iron developed as potential resorbable implants. The films were crosslinked by sorption of ferric salt into solid HA films in water/2-propanol bath. These heterogeneously crosslinked films (het-FeHA) remained tough and dimensionally stable when rehydrated in saline. In contrast, films prepared by drying the well-known homogeneous ferric hyaluronate gels (hom-FeHA) softened upon rehydration and expanded rapidly. Differences between hom-FeHA and het-FeHA result from polymer network topology (dominant inter- or intra-molecular crosslink, respectively). Moreover, Mössbauer spectroscopy of het-FeHA revealed diiron complexes, while iron in the hom-FeHA was present exclusively as γ-FeOOH nanoparticles or amorphous FeOOH. The biocompatibility tests of het-FeHA did not show any adverse effect and the sample disintegrated within one day when implanted in mice peritoneum. In conclusion, we developed implantable hyaluronan-based free-standing film with minimal swelling that can be resorbed quickly enough to avoid induction of foreign-body reaction.
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- Jiří Mrázek
- Contipro a.s., Dolní Dobrouč 401, 56102 Dolní Dobrouč, Czechia; Department of Medical Biophysics and Medical Informatics, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia.
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- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, V Holešovičkách 2, 18000 Prague 8, Czechia
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- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, V Holešovičkách 2, 18000 Prague 8, Czechia
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- Contipro a.s., Dolní Dobrouč 401, 56102 Dolní Dobrouč, Czechia
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- Institute of Biophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Královopolská 135, 612 65 Brno, Czechia; International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne's University Hospital, Pekařská 53, 656 91 Brno, Czechia
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Nikjoo D, van der Zwaan I, Brülls M, Tehler U, Frenning G. Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels for Controlled Pulmonary Drug Delivery-A Particle Engineering Approach. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13111878. [PMID: 34834293 PMCID: PMC8618576 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Hydrogels warrant attention as a potential material for use in sustained pulmonary drug delivery due to their swelling and mucoadhesive features. Herein, hyaluronic acid (HA) is considered a promising material due to its therapeutic potential, the effect on lung inflammation, and possible utility as an excipient or drug carrier. In this study, the feasibility of using HA hydrogels (without a model drug) to engineer inhalation powders for controlled pulmonary drug delivery was assessed. A combination of chemical crosslinking and spray-drying was proposed as a novel methodology for the preparation of inhalation powders. Different crosslinkers (urea; UR and glutaraldehyde; GA) were exploited in the hydrogel formulation and the obtained powders were subjected to extensive characterization. Compositional analysis of the powders indicated a crosslinked structure of the hydrogels with sufficient thermal stability to withstand spray drying. The obtained microparticles presented a spherical shape with mean diameter particle sizes from 2.3 ± 1.1 to 3.2 ± 2.9 μm. Microparticles formed from HA crosslinked with GA exhibited a reasonable aerosolization performance (fine particle fraction estimated as 28 ± 2%), whereas lower values were obtained for the UR-based formulation. Likewise, swelling and stability in water were larger for GA than for UR, for which the results were very similar to those obtained for native (not crosslinked) HA. In conclusion, microparticles could successfully be produced from crosslinked HA, and the ones crosslinked by GA exhibited superior performance in terms of aerosolization and swelling.
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- Dariush Nikjoo
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 591, 75124 Uppsala, Sweden;
- Division of Material Science, Department of Engineering Science and Mathematic, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden
- Correspondence: (D.N.); (G.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 591, 75124 Uppsala, Sweden;
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- Early Product Development & Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, R&D, AstraZeneca, 43183 Gothenburg, Sweden;
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- Advanced Drug Delivery, Pharmaceutical Sciences, R&D, Astra Zeneca, 43183 Gothenburg, Sweden;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 591, 75124 Uppsala, Sweden;
- Correspondence: (D.N.); (G.F.)
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Somasekharan LT, Raju R, Kumar S, Geevarghese R, Nair RP, Kasoju N, Bhatt A. Biofabrication of skin tissue constructs using alginate, gelatin and diethylaminoethyl cellulose bioink. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 189:398-409. [PMID: 34419550 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.08.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Biofabrication of skin tissue equivalents using 3D bioprinting technology has gained much attention in recent times due to the simplicity, the versatility of the technology and its ability in bioengineering biomimetic tissue histology. The key component being the bioink, several groups are actively working on the development of various bioink formulations for optimal skin tissue construction. METHODS Here, we present alginate (ALG), gelatin (GEL) and diethylaminoethyl cellulose (DCEL) based bioink formulation and its application in bioprinting and biofabrication of skin tissue equivalents. Briefly, DEAE cellulose powder was dispersed in alginate solution with constant stirring at 60 °C to obtain a uniform distribution of cellulose fibers; this was then mixed with GEL solution to prepare the bioink. The formulation was systematically characterized for its morphological, physical, chemical, rheological, biodegradation and biocompatibility properties. The printability, shape fidelity and cell-laden printing were assessed using the CellInk bioprinter. RESULTS The bioink proved to be a good printable, non-cytotoxic and stable hydrogel formulation. The primary human fibroblast and keratinocyte-loaded 3D bioprinted constructs showed excellent cell viability, collagen synthesis, skin-specific marker and biomimetic tissue histology. CONCLUSION The results demonstrated the successful formulation of ALG-GEL-DCEL bioink and its application in the development of human skin tissue equivalents with distinct epidermal-dermal histological features.
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- Lakshmi T Somasekharan
- Division of Thrombosis Research, Department of Applied Biology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695012, India
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- Division of Thrombosis Research, Department of Applied Biology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695012, India
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- Division of Thrombosis Research, Department of Applied Biology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695012, India
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- Division of Thrombosis Research, Department of Applied Biology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695012, India
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- Division of Thrombosis Research, Department of Applied Biology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695012, India
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- Division of Tissue Culture, Department of Applied Biology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695012, India.
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- Division of Thrombosis Research, Department of Applied Biology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695012, India.
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Ferreira H, Amorim D, Lima AC, Pirraco RP, Costa-Pinto AR, Almeida R, Almeida A, Reis RL, Pinto-Ribeiro F, Neves NM. A biocompatible and injectable hydrogel to boost the efficacy of stem cells in neurodegenerative diseases treatment. Life Sci 2021; 287:120108. [PMID: 34717909 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.120108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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AIMS Stem cell therapies emerged as treatment modalities with potential to cure neurodegenerative diseases (NDs). However, despite high expectations, their clinical use is still limited. Critical issues in treatment outcomes may be related to stem cells formulation and administration route. We develop a hydrogel as a cell carrier, consisting of compounds (phospholipids and hyaluronic acid-HA) naturally present in the central nervous system (CNS). The HA-based hydrogel physically crosslinked with liposomes is designed for direct injection into the CNS to significantly increase the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) bioavailability. MATERIALS AND METHODS Hydrogel compatibility is confirmed in vitro with BMSCs and in vivo through its intracerebroventricular injection in rats. To assess its efficacy, the main cause of chronic neurologic disability in young adults is selected, namely multiple sclerosis (MS). The efficacy of the developed formulation containing a lower number of cells than previously reported is demonstrated using an experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) rat model. KEY FINDINGS The distribution of the engineered hydrogel into corpus callosum can be ideal for NDs treatment, since damage of this white matter structure is responsible for important neuronal deficits. Moreover, the BMSCs-laden hydrogel significantly decreases disease severity and maximum clinical score and eliminated the relapse. SIGNIFICANCE The engineering of advanced therapies using this natural carrier can result in efficacious treatments for MS and related debilitating conditions.
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- Helena Ferreira
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; Life and Health Sciences Research Institute, School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Neurosurgery Department, Hospital de Braga, Braga, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; Life and Health Sciences Research Institute, School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; Life and Health Sciences Research Institute, School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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Piccirillo G, Feuerer N, Carvajal Berrio DA, Layland SL, Reimer Hinderer S, Bochicchio B, Schenke-Layland K. Hyaluronic Acid-Functionalized Hybrid Gelatin-Poly-L-Lactide Scaffolds with Tunable Hydrophilicity. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2021; 27:589-604. [PMID: 34693733 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2021.0178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In this study, we describe the production of hybrid gelatin-poly-L-lactide electrospun scaffolds whose hydrophilicity was controlled by binding increasing concentrations of hyaluronic acid (HA). We show that cross-linking has advantages over coating when aiming to functionalize the scaffolds with HA. The here described scaffolds structurely mimicked the complexity of the extracellular matrix, and when excited by second harmonic generation, they produced a signal that is typical of collagen-containing biological fibers. Fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) was used to marker-independently monitor the growth of human dermal fibroblasts on the electrospun scaffolds using reduced (phosphorylated) nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide as target. Benefitting from the different fluorescence lifetimes of the polymer and the endogenous cellular fluorophore, we were able to distinguish and separate the signals produced by the cells from the signals generated by the electrospun scaffolds. FLIM further allowed the detection of metabolic differences in the cells seeded on the HA-functionalized scaffolds compared with cells that were cultured on nonfunctionalized control scaffolds.
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- Germano Piccirillo
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.,NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University Tübingen, Reutlingen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.,Cluster of Excellence iFIT (EXC 2180) "Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies," Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.,NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University Tübingen, Reutlingen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.,NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University Tübingen, Reutlingen, Germany.,Cluster of Excellence iFIT (EXC 2180) "Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies," Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.,Department of Medicine/Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Laboratories, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Design, Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vitro Evaluation of a New Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid for Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13101672. [PMID: 34683965 PMCID: PMC8540713 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13101672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Hyaluronic acid (HA), an excellent biomaterial with unique bio properties, is currently one of the most interesting polymers for many biomedical and cosmetic applications. However, several of its potential benefits are limited as it is rapidly degraded by hyaluronidase enzymes. To improve the half-life and consequently increase performance, native HA has been modified through cross-linking reactions with a natural and biocompatible amino acid, Ornithine, to overcome the potential toxicity commonly associated with traditional linkers. 2-chloro-dimethoxy-1,3,5-triazine/4-methylmorpholine (CDMT/NMM) was used as an activating agent. The new product (HA–Orn) was extensively characterized to confirm the chemical modification, and rheological analysis showed a gel-like profile. In vitro degradation experiments showed an improved resistance profile against enzymatic digestions. Furthermore, in vitro cytotoxicity studies were performed on lung cell lines (Calu-3 and H441), which showed no cytotoxicity.
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Pattanashetti NA, Torvi AI, Shettar AK, Gai PB, Kariduraganavar MY. Polysaccharides as Novel Materials for Tissue Engineering Applications. POLYSACCHARIDES 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/9781119711414.ch14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Xu C, Hung C, Cao Y, Liu HH. Tunable Crosslinking, Reversible Phase Transition, and 3D Printing of Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels via Dynamic Coordination of Innate Carboxyl Groups and Metallic Ions. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:2408-2428. [PMID: 35014361 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c01300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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This article reports tunable crosslinking, reversible phase transition, and three-dimensional printing (3DP) of hyaluronic acid (HyA) hydrogels via dynamic coordination of Fe3+ ions with their innate carboxyl groups for the first time. The concentrations of Fe3+ and H+ ions and the reaction time determine the tunable ratios of mono-, bi-, and tridentate coordination, leading to the low-to-high crosslinking densities and reversible solid-liquid phase transition of HyA hydrogels. At the monodentate-dominant coordination, the liquid hydrogels have low crosslinking densities (HyA_L). At the mixed coordination of mono-, bi-, and tridentate bonding, the solid hydrogels have medium crosslinking densities (HyA_M). At the tridentate-dominant coordination, the solid hydrogels have high crosslinking densities (HyA_H). The reversible solid-liquid phase transitions among HyA_L, HyA_M, and HyA_H were achieved via controlling the concentrations of Fe3+ and H+ ions and reaction time. When the crosslinking densities are between HyA_L and HyA_M, the hydrogels become 3D printable (HyA_P). HyA_P hydrogels were 3D-printed successfully using cold-stage or direct writing methods, and the 3D constructs achieved better structural stability using the latter method. In the direct exposure culture with bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells, the 3D-printed HyA_H (HyA_H_3D) and HyA_H hydrogels showed higher average cell adhesion densities than the HyA_M, HyA_P, and HyA_L hydrogel groups under both direct and indirect contact conditions. For all hydrogel groups, cell adhesion densities under direct contact conditions were statistically lower than the same groups under indirect contact conditions. In this article, we elucidated the mechanisms of dynamic coordination and the relationships among the key parameters in controlling the tunable crosslinking, reversible phase transition, and 3DP of HyA hydrogels without blending with other polymers or adding functional groups. This approach can be potentially adapted to crosslink and 3D print other polymeric hydrogels with carboxyl groups, which is promising for a wide range of applications.
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- Changlu Xu
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, Riverside, 900 University Avenue, Riverside, California 92521, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Riverside, 900 University Avenue, Riverside, California 92521, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, 900 University Avenue, Riverside, California 92521, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, Riverside, 900 University Avenue, Riverside, California 92521, United States.,Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Riverside, 900 University Avenue, Riverside, California 92521, United States
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Benwood C, Chrenek J, Kirsch RL, Masri NZ, Richards H, Teetzen K, Willerth SM. Natural Biomaterials and Their Use as Bioinks for Printing Tissues. Bioengineering (Basel) 2021; 8:27. [PMID: 33672626 PMCID: PMC7924193 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering8020027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The most prevalent form of bioprinting-extrusion bioprinting-can generate structures from a diverse range of materials and viscosities. It can create personalized tissues that aid in drug testing and cancer research when used in combination with natural bioinks. This paper reviews natural bioinks and their properties and functions in hard and soft tissue engineering applications. It discusses agarose, alginate, cellulose, chitosan, collagen, decellularized extracellular matrix, dextran, fibrin, gelatin, gellan gum, hyaluronic acid, Matrigel, and silk. Multi-component bioinks are considered as a way to address the shortfalls of individual biomaterials. The mechanical, rheological, and cross-linking properties along with the cytocompatibility, cell viability, and printability of the bioinks are detailed as well. Future avenues for research into natural bioinks are then presented.
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- Claire Benwood
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada;
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- Biomedical Engineering Program, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada; (J.C.); (H.R.); (K.T.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada;
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- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada;
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- Biomedical Engineering Program, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada; (J.C.); (H.R.); (K.T.)
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- Biomedical Engineering Program, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada; (J.C.); (H.R.); (K.T.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada;
- Biomedical Engineering Program, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada; (J.C.); (H.R.); (K.T.)
- Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada;
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Zamboni F, Okoroafor C, Ryan MP, Pembroke JT, Strozyk M, Culebras M, Collins MN. On the bacteriostatic activity of hyaluronic acid composite films. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 260:117803. [PMID: 33712151 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Biofilm-related infections and contamination of biomaterials are major problems in the clinic. These contaminations are frequently caused by Staphylococcus aureus and are a pressing issue for implantable devices, catheters, contact lenses, prostheses, and wound dressings. Strategies to decrease contamination and biofilm related infections are vital for the success of implantable biomaterials. In this context, hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally derived carbohydrate polymer, known to be biocompatible, degradable, and immunomodulatory, has shown some antimicrobial activity effects. Due to its poor structural stability, crosslinking strategies, and the incorporation of reinforcing fibres in HA gels is required to produce tailored gels for varying applications. Whilst carbon-based reinforcing materials, such as carbon nanofibers (CNF), present some intrinsic antimicrobial activity related to their high surface area, herein, a crosslinking strategy to enhance the mechanical properties and regulate the rate of degradation of HA is presented. We utilise bis-(β-isocyanatoethyl) disulphide (BIED) as the crosslinker with the gel reinforced using 0.25 wt% CNF. The effects of CNF and BIED on the structural, mechanical, thermal, and swelling behaviour are examined. These new HA derivatives exhibit excellent mechanical properties and are capable of withstanding physiological stresses in vivo. Antimicrobial activity of the HA derivatives were tested against Staphylococcus aureus and the results reveal antibacterial effect. These carbohydrate based materials have potential application on surfaces within clinical settings where staphylococcal contamination is currently an issue.
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- Fernanda Zamboni
- Bernal Institute, School of Engineering, University of Limerick, Ireland; Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Ireland
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- Bernal Institute, School of Engineering, University of Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Ireland
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- Bernal Institute, School of Engineering, University of Limerick, Ireland
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- Bernal Institute, School of Engineering, University of Limerick, Ireland
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- Bernal Institute, School of Engineering, University of Limerick, Ireland; Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Ireland.
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Jeong CH, Kim DH, Yune JH, Kwon HC, Shin DM, Sohn H, Lee KH, Choi B, Kim ES, Kang JH, Kim EK, Han SG. In vitro toxicity assessment of crosslinking agents used in hyaluronic acid dermal filler. Toxicol In Vitro 2021; 70:105034. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2020.105034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Yu J, Park SA, Kim WD, Ha T, Xin YZ, Lee J, Lee D. Current Advances in 3D Bioprinting Technology and Its Applications for Tissue Engineering. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E2958. [PMID: 33322291 PMCID: PMC7764360 DOI: 10.3390/polym12122958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology has emerged as a powerful biofabrication platform for tissue engineering because of its ability to engineer living cells and biomaterial-based 3D objects. Over the last few decades, droplet-based, extrusion-based, and laser-assisted bioprinters have been developed to fulfill certain requirements in terms of resolution, cell viability, cell density, etc. Simultaneously, various bio-inks based on natural-synthetic biomaterials have been developed and applied for successful tissue regeneration. To engineer more realistic artificial tissues/organs, mixtures of bio-inks with various recipes have also been developed. Taken together, this review describes the fundamental characteristics of the existing bioprinters and bio-inks that have been currently developed, followed by their advantages and disadvantages. Finally, various tissue engineering applications using 3D bioprinting are briefly introduced.
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- JunJie Yu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, 221 Heukseok-Dong, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul 06974, Korea;
- Department of Nature-Inspired System and Application, Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials, 156 Gajeongbuk-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon 34103, Korea; (S.A.P.); (W.D.K.)
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- Department of Nature-Inspired System and Application, Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials, 156 Gajeongbuk-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon 34103, Korea; (S.A.P.); (W.D.K.)
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- Department of Nature-Inspired System and Application, Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials, 156 Gajeongbuk-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon 34103, Korea; (S.A.P.); (W.D.K.)
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- Department of 3D Printing, Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials, 156 Gajeongbuk-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon 34103, Korea;
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- Department of Engineering Mechanics, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jilin University, No. 5988, Renmin Street, Changchun 130025, China;
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- Department of Nature-Inspired System and Application, Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials, 156 Gajeongbuk-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon 34103, Korea; (S.A.P.); (W.D.K.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, 221 Heukseok-Dong, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul 06974, Korea;
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Labile crosslinked hyaluronic acid via urethane formation using bis(β-isocyanatoethyl) disulphide with tuneable physicochemical and immunomodulatory properties. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 245:116501. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Khaleghi M, Ahmadi E, Khodabandeh Shahraki M, Aliakbari F, Morshedi D. Temperature-dependent formulation of a hydrogel based on Hyaluronic acid-polydimethylsiloxane for biomedical applications. Heliyon 2020; 6:e03494. [PMID: 32258450 PMCID: PMC7096762 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Hyaluronic acid (HA), as a safe biomaterial with minimal immunogenicity, is being employed in a broad range of medical applications. Since unmodified HA has a high potential for biodegradation in the physiological condition, herein, an HA-based cross-linked hydrogel was formulated using polydimethylsiloxane-diglycidyl ether terminated (PDMS-DG) via epoxide-OH reaction. The formation of HA-PDMS hydrogel was confirmed using FTIR, NMR, and FESEM. Temperature demonstrated a critical role in the physicochemical properties of the final products. Gel-37, which formed at 37 °C, had a higher modification degree (MD) and more stability against hyaluronidase and oxidative stress than the hydrogel formulated at 25 °C (Gel-25). In addition, the swelling ratio, roughness, and porous network topology of Gel-25 and Gel-37 were different. The rheology measurement indicated that HA-PDMS hydrogel had a stable viscoelastic character. The hydrogel was also biocompatible, non-cytotoxic, and considerably stable during 7-months storage. Overall, various determined parameters confirmed that HA-PDMS hydrogel is worth using in different medical applications. Keywords: Hyaluronic acid; Polydimethylsiloxane-diglycidyl ether terminated; Hydrogels; Long-term stability; Viscoelastic behavior; Biocompatibility.
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- Maryam Khaleghi
- Bioprocess Engineering Department, Institute of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Chemistry, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran
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- Bioprocess Engineering Department, Institute of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
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- Bioprocess Engineering Department, Institute of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
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- Bioprocess Engineering Department, Institute of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
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Tavsanli B, Okay O. Macroporous methacrylated hyaluronic acid cryogels of high mechanical strength and flow-dependent viscoelasticity. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 229:115458. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Dovedytis M, Liu ZJ, Bartlett S. Hyaluronic acid and its biomedical applications: A review. ENGINEERED REGENERATION 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.engreg.2020.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Chmelař J, Mrázek J, Hermannová M, Kubala L, Ambrožová G, Kocurková A, Drmota T, Nešporová K, Grusová L, Velebný V. Biodegradable free-standing films from lauroyl derivatives of hyaluronan. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 224:115162. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 07/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Effect of crosslinking agent to design nanostructured hyaluronic acid-based hydrogels with improved relaxometric properties. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 222:114991. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.114991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 06/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Fallacara A, Busato L, Pozzoli M, Ghadiri M, Ong HX, Young PM, Manfredini S, Traini D. Co-Spray-Dried Urea Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate as Novel Inhalable Dry Powder Formulation. J Pharm Sci 2019; 108:2964-2971. [DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2019.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Revised: 03/14/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Synchrotron-Radiation Vacuum-Ultraviolet Circular-Dichroism Spectroscopy for Characterizing the Structure of Saccharides. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2019. [PMID: 30484246 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-2158-0_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register]
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Circular-dichroism (CD) spectroscopy is a powerful tool for analyzing the structures of chiral molecules and biomolecules. The development of CD instruments using synchrotron radiation has greatly expanded the utility of this method by extending the spectra to the vacuum-ultraviolet (VUV) region below 190 nm and thereby yielding information that is unobtainable by conventional CD instruments. This technique is especially advantageous for monitoring the structure of saccharides that contain hydroxy and acetal groups with high-energy transitions in the VUV region. Combining VUVCD spectra with theoretical calculations provides new insight into the contributions of anomeric hydroxy groups and rotational isomers of hydroxymethyl groups to the dynamics, intramolecular hydrogen bonds, and hydration of saccharides in aqueous solution.
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Synthesis, physicochemical, rheological and in-vitro characterization of double-crosslinked hyaluronic acid hydrogels containing dexamethasone and PLGA/dexamethasone nanoparticles as hybrid systems for specific medical applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 126:193-208. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.12.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Wen X, Shen M, Bai Y, Xu C, Han X, Yang H, Yang L. Biodegradable cell‐laden starch foams for the rapid fabrication of 3D tissue constructs and the application in neural tissue engineering. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2019; 108:104-116. [PMID: 30916468 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2018] [Revised: 02/24/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Xiaoxiao Wen
- Institute of OrthopaedicsFirst Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University Suzhou 215006 China
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- Institute of OrthopaedicsFirst Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University Suzhou 215006 China
- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University Suzhou 215006 China
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- School of Public Health, Medical CollegeSoochow University Suzhou 215006 China
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- Institute of OrthopaedicsFirst Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University Suzhou 215006 China
- Materials Science and Engineering ProgramUniversity of California Riverside, Riverside California 92521
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Science & Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital, Medical CollegeSoochow University Suzhou 215000 China
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- Institute of OrthopaedicsFirst Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University Suzhou 215006 China
- Department of OrthopaedicsThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University Suzhou 215006 China
- International Research Center for Translational Orthopaedics (IRCTO) Suzhou 215006 China
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- Institute of OrthopaedicsFirst Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University Suzhou 215006 China
- International Research Center for Translational Orthopaedics (IRCTO) Suzhou 215006 China
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Li X, Fang J, Yan H, Liu W, Zhao Y, Huang T, Cui J, Yang Y, Zhou Z. Preparation and Characterization of Nanocomposite Scaffolds Based on Polycaprolactone-Polyethylene Glycol/Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate/Diethylene Glycol and Nano-Bioactive Glass. J MACROMOL SCI B 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/00222348.2019.1578529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Xiaofei Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Functional Application of Fine Polymers, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Functional Application of Fine Polymers, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Functional Application of Fine Polymers, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Function Molecule of Ministry of Education, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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Jiang Y, Hou Y, Fang J, Liu W, Zhao Y, Huang T, Cui J, Yang Y, Zhou Z. Preparation and characterization of PVA/SA/HA composite hydrogels for wound dressing. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMER ANALYSIS AND CHARACTERIZATION 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/1023666x.2018.1558567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Yanzi Jiang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Functional Application of Fine Polymers, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Functional Application of Fine Polymers, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Function Molecule of Ministry of Education, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for New Energy Storage and Conversion, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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Cross-linked hyaluronan films loaded with acetazolamide-cyclodextrin-triethanolamine complexes for glaucoma treatment. Ther Deliv 2019; 9:205-220. [PMID: 29424292 DOI: 10.4155/tde-2017-0087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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AIM This work aimed to design and characterize cross-linked hyaluronic acid-itaconic acid films loaded with acetazolamide-hydroxypropyl β cyclodextrin-triethanolamine complexes. MATERIALS & METHODS Films were cross-linked with itaconic acid and poly(ethyleneglycol)-diglycidylether. Biopharmaceutical properties were assessed by evaluating in vitro drug release rate, biocompatibility in a human corneal epithelial cell line, bioadhesiveness with pig gastric mucin, in vivo bioadhesion and efficacy. RESULTS Showed good mechanical properties and oxygen permeability. Proliferation rate of corneal cells was affected by highest acetazolamide concentration. Bioadhesive interaction exhibited a water movement from pig mucin to the film; in vivo experiments showed strong bioadhesion for 8 h and hypotensive effect for almost 20 h. CONCLUSION Experimental set showed promising performance and encouraged future studies to optimize formulation. [Formula: see text].
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Chmelař J, Bělský P, Mrázek J, Švadlák D, Hermannová M, Šlouf M, Krakovský I, Šmejkalová D, Velebný V. Nanostructure of hyaluronan acyl-derivatives in the solid state. Carbohydr Polym 2018; 195:468-475. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.04.111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2018] [Revised: 04/23/2018] [Accepted: 04/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Fallacara A, Baldini E, Manfredini S, Vertuani S. Hyaluronic Acid in the Third Millennium. Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:E701. [PMID: 30960626 PMCID: PMC6403654 DOI: 10.3390/polym10070701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 374] [Impact Index Per Article: 62.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Revised: 06/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Since its first isolation in 1934, hyaluronic acid (HA) has been studied across a variety of research areas. This unbranched glycosaminoglycan consisting of repeating disaccharide units of N-acetyl-d-glucosamine and d-glucuronic acid is almost ubiquitous in humans and in other vertebrates. HA is involved in many key processes, including cell signaling, wound reparation, tissue regeneration, morphogenesis, matrix organization and pathobiology, and has unique physico-chemical properties, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, mucoadhesivity, hygroscopicity and viscoelasticity. For these reasons, exogenous HA has been investigated as a drug delivery system and treatment in cancer, ophthalmology, arthrology, pneumology, rhinology, urology, aesthetic medicine and cosmetics. To improve and customize its properties and applications, HA can be subjected to chemical modifications: conjugation and crosslinking. The present review gives an overview regarding HA, describing its history, physico-chemical, structural and hydrodynamic properties and biology (occurrence, biosynthesis (by hyaluronan synthases), degradation (by hyaluronidases and oxidative stress), roles, mechanisms of action and receptors). Furthermore, both conventional and recently emerging methods developed for the industrial production of HA and its chemical derivatization are presented. Finally, the medical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications of HA and its derivatives are reviewed, reporting examples of HA-based products that currently are on the market or are undergoing further investigations.
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- Arianna Fallacara
- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Master Course in Cosmetic Science and Technology (COSMAST), University of Ferrara, Via L. Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy.
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Master Course in Cosmetic Science and Technology (COSMAST), University of Ferrara, Via L. Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy.
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Master Course in Cosmetic Science and Technology (COSMAST), University of Ferrara, Via L. Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy.
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Master Course in Cosmetic Science and Technology (COSMAST), University of Ferrara, Via L. Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy.
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Mohammadi F, Mohammadi Samani S, Tanideh N, Ahmadi F. Hybrid Scaffolds of Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen Loaded with Prednisolone: an Interesting System for Osteoarthritis. Adv Pharm Bull 2018; 8:11-19. [PMID: 29670834 PMCID: PMC5896385 DOI: 10.15171/apb.2018.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Revised: 02/05/2018] [Accepted: 02/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Purpose: Cartilage regeneration by using polymeric scaffolds is a new option for treatment of osteoarthritis. A good scaffold for tissue engineering should copy the characteristics of natural extracellular matrix. The purpose of this study was to make a dosage form with proper reliability and stability for cartilage repair. Methods: Hybrid scaffolds containing different ratios of hyaluronic acid (HA) and collagen were prepared and loaded with prednisolone as anti-inflammatory agent. Two different dosage forms (lyophilized implantable disk and thermo-sensitive gels) were examined. A scaffold of cross-linked HA was used as control. Different characterization tests were considered including differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy, mechanical evaluations, and drug release. Results: The physical and chemical performance of hybrid-scaffolds was better than HA scaffold. Increasing the concentration of HA and collagen improved the physical and chemical characteristics. Regarding the mechanical properties of the hybrid scaffold, the pore size was 20-200µm, compressive modulus was 54.77±0.31 kPa, more than 1200% water uptake was observed after 4 days, gelation temperature was 32±0.16°C, gelation time was 2.4±0.1 min, and drug release was controlled for 5 days by Higuchi release kinetic model. Conclusion: It seems that this porous hybrid scaffold could be a suitable choice in cartilage regeneration as well as a controlled-release system for delivery of prednisolone in osteoarthritis.
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- Farhad Mohammadi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Research Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, Stem Cell and Transgenic Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Research Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Chen Q, Passos A, Balabani S, Chivu A, Zhao S, Azevedo HS, Butler P, Song W. Semi-interpenetrating network hyaluronic acid microgel delivery systems in micro-flow. J Colloid Interface Sci 2018; 519:174-185. [PMID: 29494879 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2018.02.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2017] [Revised: 02/15/2018] [Accepted: 02/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Macroscopic hydrogels are commonly used as injectable scaffolds or fillers, however they may easily obstruct blood vessels, which poses risks and limits their clinical use. In the present study, three types of hyaluronic acid (HA)-based hydrogel micro-particles with non-covalent, covalent semi-interpenetrating and conventional 3D molecular networks, have been designed, fabricated and characterized. The micro-particles are spherical, biconcave or irregular in shape and their diameter ranged between 2.5 and 3.5 µm; their suspensions exhibit a tuneable viscosity, shear-thinning behaviour, dynamic stability and dispersity in microfluidic flow as a result of their specific particulate nature, providing thus a well-controlled injectable platform. Hydrogel particle suspensions also demonstrate an enhanced safety profile, in terms of the dispersity, cell safety, and hemocompatibility. In addition, Rhodamine 6G has successfully been loaded and released from the particles as a model for drug delivery. Functionalisation of hydrogel microparticles using synthetic polymers has been proven to be a cost-effective way to achieve desirable rheological properties and flow dynamic stability with improved physicochemical properties and biocompatibility in vitro, showing promise as a multifunctional biomedical material for various advanced surgical devices and therapies.
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- Qiqing Chen
- Plastic Surgery Department, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; UCL Centre for Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine, Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, University College London, London NW3 2PF, United Kingdom
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London NW1 2PS, United Kingdom
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London NW1 2PS, United Kingdom
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- UCL Centre for Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine, Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, University College London, London NW3 2PF, United Kingdom
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- UCL Centre for Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine, Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, University College London, London NW3 2PF, United Kingdom
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- School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London NW3 2PF, United Kingdom
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- UCL Centre for Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine, Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, University College London, London NW3 2PF, United Kingdom.
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Larrañeta E, Henry M, Irwin NJ, Trotter J, Perminova AA, Donnelly RF. Synthesis and characterization of hyaluronic acid hydrogels crosslinked using a solvent-free process for potential biomedical applications. Carbohydr Polym 2017; 181:1194-1205. [PMID: 29253949 PMCID: PMC5742632 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Revised: 11/22/2017] [Accepted: 12/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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A single step solid state crosslinking reaction has been developed to obtain hyaluronic acid hydrogels. The use of microwave radiation reduces significantly the crosslinking time. The synthesized materials allowed sustained release of a model molecule (methylene blue) for a period of up to 2 days. The material can be used to prepare micro-engineered devices such as microneedles through a micromoulding process. The resulting hydrogels showed anti-infective and bacteriostatic properties.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural linear polysaccharide that has been used extensively in the biomedical field as it is a biocompatible, biodegradable, nontoxic and non-immunogenic polymer with high water affinity. Besides, the presence of multiple acid and hydroxyl groups in the HA molecule makes it an ideal candidate for chemical modification. The present paper describes the synthesis and characterization of HA-based hydrogels. For this purpose, aqueous mixtures containing 5% (w/w) of HA and different concentrations of Gantrez S97 (GAN) (1, 3 and 5% w/w) were used to prepare HA-based hydrogels. The mixtures were dried and the hydrogels were obtained after heating the solid material at 80 °C for 24 h. GAN is the acid form of an methylvinylether and maleic anhydride copolymer and contains multiple acid groups that can form ester bonds when reacting with the multiple hydroxyl groups present in HA chains. The method described here present potential to be applied for the preparation of HA-based biomaterials with a defined form as the crosslinking reaction between HA and the crosslinker takes place in solid phase. Besides, the method can be considered an environmental-friendly process as no organic solvents or potentially toxic substances were used. The esterification reaction was confirmed by infrared spectroscopy and dynamic scanning calorimetry measurements. The loading and release capabilities of the hydrogels were evaluating by using methylene blue (MB) as a model molecule. The hydrogels showed a high affinity for MB showing loadings up to 0.35 mg MB per mg of hydrogel. Moreover, the hydrogels were capable of sustaining the MB release over two days. The use of microwave radiation was evaluated to reduce the crosslinking time from 24 h to 1 h, but this procedure needs to be optimized in future studies. As the crosslinking procedure takes place in solid state, the HA/GAN hydrogels were used to prepare micro-engineered device, microneedle arrays. Finally, the antimicrobial properties of the hydrogels were evaluated. The results showed that the hydrogels presented anti-infective properties.
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- Eneko Larrañeta
- School of Pharmacy, Queens University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, Northern Ireland, UK.
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- School of Pharmacy, Queens University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, Northern Ireland, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queens University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, Northern Ireland, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queens University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, Northern Ireland, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queens University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, Northern Ireland, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queens University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, Northern Ireland, UK
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