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Shi M, McHugh KJ. Strategies for overcoming protein and peptide instability in biodegradable drug delivery systems. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 199:114904. [PMID: 37263542 PMCID: PMC10526705 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.114904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The global pharmaceutical market has recently shifted its focus from small molecule drugs to peptide, protein, and nucleic acid drugs, which now comprise a majority of the top-selling pharmaceutical products on the market. Although these biologics often offer improved drug specificity, new mechanisms of action, and/or enhanced efficacy, they also present new challenges, including an increased potential for degradation and a need for frequent administration via more invasive administration routes, which can limit patient access, patient adherence, and ultimately the clinical impact of these drugs. Controlled-release systems have the potential to mitigate these challenges by offering superior control over in vivo drug levels, localizing these drugs to tissues of interest (e.g., tumors), and reducing administration frequency. Unfortunately, adapting controlled-release devices to release biologics has proven difficult due to the poor stability of biologics. In this review, we summarize the current state of controlled-release peptides and proteins, discuss existing techniques used to stabilize these drugs through encapsulation, storage, and in vivo release, and provide perspective on the most promising opportunities for the clinical translation of controlled-release peptides and proteins.
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- Miusi Shi
- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77030, USA; The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Department of Chemistry, Rice University, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Melendez B, Shah S, Jiang Y, Dottino J, Watson E, Pearce H, Borthwick M, Schmandt RE, Zhang Q, Cumpian K, Celestino J, Fellman B, Yuan Y, Lu KH, Mikos AG, Yates MS. Novel polymer-based system for intrauterine delivery of everolimus for anti-cancer applications. J Control Release 2021; 339:521-530. [PMID: 34648891 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Non-surgical treatment options for low-grade endometrial cancer and precancerous lesions are a critical unmet need for women who wish to preserve fertility or are unable to undergo hysterectomy. The PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway is frequently activated in endometrial cancers and has been associated with resistance to endocrine therapy, making it a compelling target for early stage disease. Oral everolimus, an inhibitor against mTORC1, has shown clinical benefit in advanced or recurrent disease but has severe adverse effects that may lead to treatment interruption or dose reduction. To overcome this, we developed a polymer-based intrauterine delivery system to achieve persistent, local delivery of everolimus without systemic exposure. In vivo studies, using a rat model, showed that a poly(propylene fumarate)-based rod loaded with everolimus achieved everolimus delivery to the endometrium with levels similar to oral administration, but with limited systemic exposure and up to 84 days of release. Biological activity of everolimus delivered with this system was confirmed, measured by reduced lumen epithelial cell height and PI3K pathway biomarkers. This study shows a promising new delivery approach for anti-cancer drugs for non-surgical treatment of low-grade endometrial cancer.
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- Brenda Melendez
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, 6500 Main St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, 6500 Main St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, 6500 Main St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, 6500 Main St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America.
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Polyethylene glycol fumarate/acrylated-silica nanocomposite: synthesis, characterization and in-vitro evaluation. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-020-02399-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Salarian M, Samimi R, Xu WZ, Wang Z, Sham TK, Lui EMK, Charpentier PA. Microfluidic Synthesis and Angiogenic Activity of Ginsenoside Rg1-Loaded PPF Microspheres. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2016; 2:1872-1882. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.6b00222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Mehrnaz Salarian
- Biomedical
Engineering Graduate Program, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
- The Ontario Ginseng Innovation & Research Consortium, London, Ontario N6A 5C1, Canada
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- The Ontario Ginseng Innovation & Research Consortium, London, Ontario N6A 5C1, Canada
- Chemical
and Biochemical Engineering Department, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond Street, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Chemical
and Biochemical Engineering Department, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond Street, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada
- Soochow-Western
Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada
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- The Ontario Ginseng Innovation & Research Consortium, London, Ontario N6A 5C1, Canada
- Department
of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5C1, Canada
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- The Ontario Ginseng Innovation & Research Consortium, London, Ontario N6A 5C1, Canada
- Chemical
and Biochemical Engineering Department, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond Street, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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A Long-Acting BMP-2 Release System Based on Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Nanoparticles Modified by Amphiphilic Phospholipid for Osteogenic Differentiation. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 2016:5878645. [PMID: 27379249 PMCID: PMC4917749 DOI: 10.1155/2016/5878645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2016] [Accepted: 05/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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We explored a novel poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) nanoparticle loaded with hydrophilic recombinant human BMP-2 with amphiphilic phospholipid (BPC-PHB NP) for a rapid-acting and long-acting delivery system of BMP-2 for osteogenic differentiation. The BPC-PHB NPs were prepared by a solvent evaporation method and showed a spherical particle with a mean particle size of 253.4 nm, mean zeta potential of −22.42 mV, and high entrapment efficiency of 77.18%, respectively. For BPC-PHB NPs, a short initial burst release of BMP-2 from NPs in 24 h was found and it has steadily risen to reach about 80% in 20 days for in vitro test. BPC-PHB NPs significantly reduced the burst release of BMP-2, as compared to that of PHB NPs loading BMP-2 without PL (B-PHB NPs). BPC-PHB NPs maintained the content of BMP-2 for a long-term osteogenic differentiation. The OCT-1 cells with BPC-PHB NPs have high ALP activity in comparison with others. The gene markers for osteogenic differentiation were significantly upregulated for sample with BPC-PHB NPs, implying that BPC-PHB NPs can be used as a rapid-acting and long-acting BMP-2 delivery system for osteogenic differentiation.
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Śmiga-Matuszowicz M, Jaszcz K, Łukaszczyk J, Kaczmarek M, Staszuk M. Preliminary Studies on the Properties of Novel Polymeric Composite Materials Based on Polysuccinates. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2013.854220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Larsen M, Willems WF, Pelzer M, Friedrich PF, Dadsetan M, Bishop AT. Fibroblast growth factor-2 and vascular endothelial growth factor mediated augmentation of angiogenesis and bone formation in vascularized bone allotransplants. Microsurgery 2014; 34:301-7. [PMID: 24395434 DOI: 10.1002/micr.22221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2013] [Revised: 12/09/2013] [Accepted: 12/20/2013] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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We previously demonstrated recipient-derived neoangiogenesis to maintain viability of living bone allogeneic transplants without long-term immunosuppression. The effect of cytokine delivery to enhance this process is studied. Vascularized femur transplantation was performed from Dark Agouti to Piebald Virol Glaxo rats. Poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) microspheres loaded with buffer (N = 11), basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF2) (N = 10), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) (N = 11), or both (N = 11) were inserted intramedullarly alongside a recipient-derived arteriovenous bundle. FK-506 was administered for 2 weeks. At 18 weeks, bone blood flow, microangiography, histologic, histomorphometric, and alkaline phosphatase measurements were performed. Bone blood flow was greater in the combined group than control and VEGF groups (P = 0.04). Capillary density was greater in the FGF2 group than in the VEGF and combined groups (P < 0.05). Bone viability, growth, and alkaline phosphatase activity did not vary significantly between groups. Neoangiogenesis in vascularized bone allotransplants is enhanced by angiogenic cytokine delivery, with results using FGF2 that are comparable to isotransplant from previous studies. Further studies are needed to achieve bone formation similar to isotransplants.
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- Mikko Larsen
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Microvascular Research Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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MATTAR TIAGO, FRIEDRICH PATRICIAF, BISHOP ALLENT. Effect of rhBMP-2 and VEGF in a vascularized bone allotransplant experimental model based on surgical neoangiogenesis. J Orthop Res 2013. [PMID: 23192572 PMCID: PMC3972920 DOI: 10.1002/jor.22277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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We have demonstrated survival of living allogeneic bone without long-term immunosuppression using short-term immunosuppression and simultaneous creation of an autogenous neoagiogenic circulation. In this study, bone morphogenic protein-2 (rhBMP-2), and/or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), were used to augment this process. Femoral diaphyseal bone was transplanted heterotopically from 46 Dark Agouti to 46 Lewis rats. Microvascular repair of the allotransplant nutrient pedicle was combined with intra-medullary implantation of an autogenous saphenous arteriovenous (AV) bundle and biodegradable microspheres containing buffer (control), rhBMP-2 or rhBMP-2 + VEGF. FK-506 given daily for 14 days maintained nutrient pedicle flow during angiogenesis. After an 18 weeks survival period, we measured angiogenesis (capillary density) from the AV bundle and cortical bone blood flow. Both measures were greater in the combined (rhBMP-2 + VEGF) group than rhBMP-2 and control groups (p < 0.05). Osteoblast counts were also higher in the rhBMP-2 + VEGF group (p < 0.05). A trend towards greater bone formation was seen in both rhBMP2 + VGF and rhBMP2 groups as compared to controls (p = 0.059). Local administration of VEGF and rhBMP-2 augments angiogenesis, osteoblastic activity and bone blood flow from implanted blood vessels of donor origin in vascularized bone allografts.
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- TIAGO MATTAR
- Department of Orthopedics, University of São Paulo, Rua Dr Ovídio Pires de Campos, 333, Cerqueira Cesar, São Paulo, SP, 05403-010, Brazil
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- Microvascular Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905
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- Microvascular Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, Corresponding author: Allen T. Bishop Telephone: 507-284-4149 Fax: 507-284- 5539
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Willems WF, Larsen M, Friedrich PF, Shogren KL, Bishop AT. Induction of angiogenesis and osteogenesis in surgically revascularized frozen bone allografts by sustained delivery of FGF-2 and VEGF. J Orthop Res 2012; 30:1556-62. [PMID: 22467520 DOI: 10.1002/jor.22112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2011] [Accepted: 03/08/2012] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Large conventional bone allografts are susceptible to fracture and nonunion due to incomplete revascularization and insufficient bone remodeling. We aim to improve bone blood flow and bone remodeling using surgical angiogenesis combined with delivery of fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Frozen femoral allografts were heterotopically transplanted in a rat model. The saphenous arteriovenous bundle was implanted within the graft medullary canal. Simultaneously, biodegradable microspheres containing phosphate buffered saline (control), FGF-2, VEGF, or FGF-2 + VEGF were placed within the graft. Rats were sacrificed at 4 and 18 weeks. Angiogenesis was determined by quantifying bone capillary density and measuring cortical bone blood flow. Bone remodeling was assessed by histology, histomorphometry, and alkaline phosphatase activity. VEGF significantly increased angiogenesis and bone remodeling at 4 and 18 weeks. FGF-2 did not elicit a strong angiogenic or osteogenic response. No synergistic effect of FGF-2 + VEGF was observed. VEGF delivered in microspheres had superior long-term effect on angiogenesis and osteogenesis in surgically revascularized frozen bone structural allografts as compared to FGF-2 or FGF-2 + VEGF. Continuous and localized delivery of VEGF by microencapsulation has promising clinical potential by inducing a durable angiogenic and osteogenic response in frozen allografts.
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- Wouter F Willems
- Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Controlled release of vascular endothelial growth factor using poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid microspheres: in vitro characterization and application in polycaprolactone fumarate nerve conduits. Acta Biomater 2012; 8:511-8. [PMID: 22019759 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2011.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2011] [Revised: 09/26/2011] [Accepted: 10/03/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent angiogenic stimulator. Controlled release of such stimulators may enhance and guide the vascularization process, and when applied in a nerve conduit may play a role in nerve regeneration. We report the fabrication and in vitro characterization of poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) microspheres encapsulating VEGF and the in vivo application of nerve conduits supplemented with VEGF-containing microspheres. PLGA microspheres containing VEGF were prepared by the double emulsion-solvent evaporation technique. This yielded 83.16% of microspheres with a diameter <53 μm. VEGF content measured by ELISA indicated 93.79±10.64% encapsulation efficiency. Release kinetics were characterized by an initial burst release of 67.6±8.25% within the first 24h, followed by consistent release of approximately 0.34% per day for 4 weeks. Bioactivity of the released VEGF was tested by human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) proliferation assay. VEGF released at all time points enhanced HUVEC proliferation, confirming that VEGF retained its bioactivity throughout the 4 week time period. When the microsphere delivery system was placed in a biosynthetic nerve scaffold robust nerve regeneration was observed. This study established a novel system for controlled release of growth factors and enables in vivo studies of nerve conduits conditioned with this system.
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Willems WF, Larsen M, Giusti G, Friedrich PF, Bishop AT. Revascularization and bone remodeling of frozen allografts stimulated by intramedullary sustained delivery of FGF-2 and VEGF. J Orthop Res 2011; 29:1431-6. [PMID: 21445997 DOI: 10.1002/jor.21338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2010] [Accepted: 11/22/2010] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Frozen bone allografts are susceptible to nonunion and fracture due to limited revascularization and incomplete bone remodeling. We aim to revascularize bone allografts by combining angiogenesis from implanted arteriovenous (AV) bundles with delivery of fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) and/or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) via biodegradable microspheres. Rat femoral diaphyseal allografts were frozen at -80°C, and heterotopically transplanted over a major histocompatibility mismatch. A saphenous AV bundle was inserted into the intramedullary canal. Growth factor was encapsulated into microspheres and inserted into the graft, providing localized and sustained drug release. Forty rats were included in four groups: (I) phosphate-buffered saline, (II) FGF-2, (III) VEGF, and (IV) FGF-2 + VEGF. At 4 weeks, angiogenesis was measured by the hydrogen washout method and microangiography. Bone remodeling was evaluated by quantitative histomorphometry and histology. Bone blood flow was significantly higher in groups III and IV compared to control (p < 0.05). Similarly, bone remodeling was higher in VEGF groups. FGF-2 had little effect on allograft revascularization. No synergistic effect was observed with use of both cytokines. Delivered in microspheres, VEGF proved to be a potent angiogenic cytokine, increasing cortical bone blood flow and new bone formation in frozen allografts revascularized with an implanted AV bundle.
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- Wouter F Willems
- Microvascular Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
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Abed A, Assoul N, Ba M, Derkaoui SM, Portes P, Louedec L, Flaud P, Bataille I, Letourneur D, Meddahi-Pellé A. Influence of polysaccharide composition on the biocompatibility of pullulan/dextran-based hydrogels. J Biomed Mater Res A 2011; 96:535-42. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.33007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2010] [Revised: 10/18/2010] [Accepted: 11/02/2010] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Larsen M, Willems WF, Pelzer M, Friedrich PF, Yaszemski MJ, Bishop AT. Augmentation of surgical angiogenesis in vascularized bone allotransplants with host-derived a/v bundle implantation, fibroblast growth factor-2, and vascular endothelial growth factor administration. J Orthop Res 2010; 28:1015-21. [PMID: 20162714 PMCID: PMC2892011 DOI: 10.1002/jor.21098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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We have previously shown experimental transplantation of living allogeneic bone to be feasible without long-term immunosuppression by development of a recipient-derived neoangiogenic circulation within bone. In this study, we examine the role of angiogenic cytokine delivery with biodegradable microspheres to enhance this process. Microsurgical femoral allotransplantation was performed from Dark Agouti to Piebald Virol Glaxo rats. Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) microspheres loaded with buffer, basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), or both, were inserted intramedullarly along with a recipient-derived arteriovenous (a/v) bundle. FK-506 was administered daily for 14 days, then discontinued. At 28 days, bone blood flow was measured using hydrogen washout. Microangiography, histologic, and histomorphometric analyses were performed. Capillary density was greater in the FGF+VEGF group (35.1%) than control (13.9%) (p < 0.05), and a linear trend was found from control, FGF, VEGF, to FGF+VEGF (p < 0.005). Bone formation rates were greater with VEGF (p < 0.01) and FGF+VEGF (p < 0.05). VEGF or FGF alone increased blood flow more than when combined. Histology rejection grading was low in all grafts. Local administration of vascular and fibroblast growth factors augments angiogenesis, bone formation, and bone blood flow from implanted blood vessels of donor origin in vascularized bone allografts after removal of immunosuppression.
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- Mikko Larsen
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, VU University Medical Center, PO Box 7057, 1007, MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Microvascular Research Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Burn Center, BG-Trauma Center Ludwigshafen, Plastic and Hand Surgery, The University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Microvascular Research Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905
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- Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Microvascular Research Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905
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Tan H, Huang D, Lao L, Gao C. RGD modified PLGA/gelatin microspheres as microcarriers for chondrocyte delivery. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2009; 91:228-38. [PMID: 19388090 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.31394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Poly(lactide-co-glycotide) (PLGA)/gelatin composite microspheres were prepared by an emulsion solvent evaporation technique. RGDS peptides were further immobilized under the catalyzation of water soluble carbodiimide (EDAC). Confocal laser scanning microscopy and transmission electron microscopy revealed that the gelatin was entrapped in the PLGA/gelatin microspheres with a manner of separated domains. The contents of the entrapped gelatin and immobilized RGDS peptides were quantified as 0.9 mg/20 mg and approximately 2.1 microg/20 mg microspheres by hydroxyproline analysis and bicinchoninic acid protein assay, respectively. Moreover, difference in morphology of PLGA, PLGA/gelatin and RGDS modified PLGA/gelatin (PLGA/gelatin-RGDS) microspheres was observed by scanning electron microscopy. The PLGA/gelatin and PLGA/gelatin-RGDS microspheres lost their weight rapidly in PBS, but slowly in DMEM/fetal bovine serum. Rabbit auricular chondrocytes were seeded onto the microspheres in vitro to assess their biological performance and applicability as cell carriers. Results show that amongst the PLGA, PLGA/gelatin and PLGA/gelatin-RGDS microspheres, the latter ones have the best performance in terms of chondrocyte attachment, proliferation, viability and sulfated glycosaminoglycans secretion.
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- Huaping Tan
- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Zhao H, Ma L, Gao C, Shen J. A composite scaffold of PLGA microspheres/fibrin gel for cartilage tissue engineering: Fabrication, physical properties, and cell responsiveness. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2009; 88:240-9. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.31174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Ueda H, Hacker MC, Haesslein A, Jo S, Ammon DM, Borazjani RN, Kunzler JF, Salamone JC, Mikos AG. Injectable,in situ forming poly(propylene fumarate)-based ocular drug delivery systems. J Biomed Mater Res A 2007; 83:656-66. [PMID: 17514745 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.31226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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This study sought to develop an injectable formulation for long-term ocular delivery of fluocinolone acetonide (FA) by dissolving the anti-inflammatory drug and the biodegradable polymer poly(propylene fumarate) (PPF) in the biocompatible, water-miscible, organic solvent N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP). Upon injection of the solution into an aqueous environment, a FA-loaded PPF matrix is precipitated in situ through the diffusion/extraction of NMP into surrounding aqueous fluids. Fabrication of the matrices and in vitro release studies were performed in phosphate buffered saline at 37 degrees C. Drug loadings up to 5% were achieved. High performance liquid chromatography was employed to determine the released amount of FA. The effects of drug loading, PPF content of the injectable formulation, and additional photo-crosslinking of the matrix surface were investigated. Overall, FA release was sustained in vitro over up to 400 days. After an initial burst release of 22 to 68% of initial FA loading, controlled drug release driven by diffusion and bulk erosion was observed. Drug release rates in a therapeutic range were demonstrated. Release kinetics were found to be dependent on drug loading, formulation PPF content, and extent of surface crosslinking. The results suggest that injectable, in situ formed PPF matrices are promising candidates for the formulation of long-term, controlled delivery devices for intraocular drug delivery.
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- H Ueda
- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77251-1892, USA
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Sokolsky-Papkov M, Agashi K, Olaye A, Shakesheff K, Domb AJ. Polymer carriers for drug delivery in tissue engineering. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2007; 59:187-206. [PMID: 17540473 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2007.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 267] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2007] [Accepted: 04/19/2007] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Growing demand for tissues and organs for transplantation and the inability to meet this need using by autogeneic (from the host) or allogeneic (from the same species) sources has led to the rapid development of tissue engineering as an alternative. Tissue engineering aims to replace or facilitate the regrowth of damaged or diseased tissue by applying a combination of biomaterials, cells and bioactive molecules. This review focuses on synthetic polymers that have been used for tissue growth scaffold fabrication and their applications in both cell and extracellular matrix support and controlling the release of cell growth and differentiation supporting drugs.
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- Marina Sokolsky-Papkov
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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Zilberman M, Grinberg O. HRP-Loaded Bioresorbable Microspheres: Effect of Copolymer Composition and Molecular Weight on Microstructure and Release Profile. J Biomater Appl 2007; 22:391-407. [PMID: 17494966 DOI: 10.1177/0885328207077591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Poly(DL-lactic-co-glycolic acid) microspheres are prepared using a double-emulsion technique and are loaded with the model enzyme horseradish peroxidase (HRP). These microspheres can be used alone or as coatings for bioresorbable fibers that may be used as scaffolds for tissue regeneration applications. The present study focuses on the effect of the copolymer's composition and initial molecular weight on the microsphere structure, encapsulation efficiency, and cumulative protein release for 12 weeks. The release profiles generally exhibits an initial burst effect accompanied by slow release over an extended period of time, during which diffusion rather than degradation controlled HRP release from these structures. An increase in the initial molecular weight or in the copolymer's lactic acid content results in larger microspheres with smoother surfaces, and a decrease in the burst release and in the total HRP release. Molecular weight is found to have a stronger effect than copolymer composition. We demonstrate that it is possible to obtain versatile release profiles, which can be tailored for specific applications by choosing the right initial molecular weight and copolymer composition.
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- Meital Zilberman
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 69978, Israel.
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Zilberman M, Shraga I. Microsphere-based bioresorbable structures loaded with proteins for tissue regeneration applications. J Biomed Mater Res A 2006; 79:370-9. [PMID: 16883585 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.30775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Novel bioresorbable fiber/microsphere composite structures loaded with proteins were developed and studied. These unique polymeric structures are designed to combine good mechanical properties with a desired controlled protein-release profile, in order to serve as scaffolds for tissue regeneration applications. The composite fiber structures were formed by "coating" poly(L-lactic acid) fibers with protein-containing poly(DL-lactic-co-glycolic acid) microspheres. The microspheres were prepared by a double emulsion technique and were loaded with the model enzyme horseradish peroxidase (HRP). The present study focused on the effect of the double emulsion's composition and processing conditions on the microsphere structure and on the resulting cumulative protein release for 90 days. The release profiles generally exhibited an initial burst effect, a lag period and an increased release rate after 2 months. HRP release from these structures was governed by diffusion, rather than by degradation. A decrease in the emulsion's mixing rate significantly improved the release profile through unique matrix-like structures. The initial burst effect can be reduced by decreasing the internal phase quantity and its protein content, or by adding a surfactant to the internal emulsion. Proper selection of the double emulsion formulation and processing conditions can yield fiber microsphere structures with the desired protein release behavior.
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- Meital Zilberman
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 69978, Israel.
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Haesslein A, Ueda H, Hacker MC, Jo S, Ammon DM, Borazjani RN, Kunzler JF, Salamone JC, Mikos AG. Long-term release of fluocinolone acetonide using biodegradable fumarate-based polymers. J Control Release 2006; 114:251-60. [PMID: 16872709 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2006.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2006] [Revised: 05/06/2006] [Accepted: 05/31/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Intraocular drug delivery systems made from biodegradable polymers hold great potential to effectively treat chronic diseases of the posterior segment of the eye. This study is based on the hypothesis that crosslinked poly(propylene fumarate) (PPF)-based matrices are suitable long-term delivery devices for the sustained release of the anti-inflammatory drug fluocinolone acetonide (FA) due to their hydrophobicity and network density. FA-loaded rods of 10 mm length and 0.6 mm diameter were fabricated by photo-crosslinking PPF with N-vinyl pyrrolidone (NVP). The released amounts of FA and NVP were determined by HPLC analysis. The effects of drug loading and the ratio of PPF to NVP on the release kinetics were investigated using a 2(3-1) factorial design. Overall, FA release was sustained in vitro over almost 400 days by all tested formulations. Low burst release was followed by a dual modality release controlled by diffusion and bulk erosion with release rates up to 1.7 microg/day. The extent of the burst effect and the release kinetics were controlled by the drug loading and the matrix composition. Matrix water content and degradation were determined gravimetrically. Micro-computed tomography was used to image structural and dimensional changes of the devices. The results show that photo-crosslinked PPF-based matrices are promising long-term delivery devices for intraocular drug delivery.
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- A Haesslein
- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77251-1892, USA
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Kempen DHR, Lu L, Kim C, Zhu X, Dhert WJA, Currier BL, Yaszemski MJ. Controlled drug release from a novel injectable biodegradable microsphere/scaffold composite based on poly(propylene fumarate). J Biomed Mater Res A 2006; 77:103-11. [PMID: 16392139 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.30336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The ideal biomaterial for the repair of bone defects is expected to have good mechanical properties, be fabricated easily into a desired shape, support cell attachment, allow controlled release of bioactive factors to induce bone formation, and biodegrade into nontoxic products to permit natural bone formation and remodeling. The synthetic polymer poly(propylene fumarate) (PPF) holds great promise as such a biomaterial. In previous work we developed poly(DL-lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) and PPF microspheres for the controlled delivery of bioactive molecules. This study presents an approach to incorporate these microspheres into an injectable, porous PPF scaffold. Model drug Texas red dextran (TRD) was encapsulated into biodegradable PLGA and PPF microspheres at 2 microg/mg microsphere. Five porous composite formulations were fabricated via a gas foaming technique by combining the injectable PPF paste with the PLGA or PPF microspheres at 100 or 250 mg microsphere per composite formulation, or a control aqueous TRD solution (200 microg per composite). All scaffolds had an interconnected pore network with an average porosity of 64.8 +/- 3.6%. The presence of microspheres in the composite scaffolds was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy and confocal microscopy. The composite scaffolds exhibited a sustained release of the model drug for at least 28 days and had minimal burst release during the initial phase of release, as compared to drug release from microspheres alone. The compressive moduli of the scaffolds were between 2.4 and 26.2 MPa after fabrication, and between 14.9 and 62.8 MPa after 28 days in PBS. The scaffolds containing PPF microspheres exhibited a significantly higher initial compressive modulus than those containing PLGA microspheres. Increasing the amount of microspheres in the composites was found to significantly decrease the initial compressive modulus. The novel injectable PPF-based microsphere/scaffold composites developed in this study are promising to serve as vehicles for controlled drug delivery for bone tissue engineering.
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- Diederik H R Kempen
- Tissue Engineering and Polymeric Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
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