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3D Printed Scaffold Based on Type I Collagen/PLGA_TGF-β1 Nanoparticles Mimicking the Growth Factor Footprint of Human Bone Tissue. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14050857. [PMID: 35267680 PMCID: PMC8912467 DOI: 10.3390/polym14050857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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In bone regenerative strategies, the controlled release of growth factors is one of the main aspects for successful tissue regeneration. Recent trends in the drug delivery field increased the interest in the development of biodegradable systems able to protect and transport active agents. In the present study, we designed degradable poly(lactic-co-glycolic)acid (PLGA) nanocarriers suitable for the release of Transforming Growth Factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1), a key molecule in the management of bone cells behaviour. Spherical TGF-β1-containing PLGA (PLGA_TGF-β1) nanoparticles (ca.250 nm) exhibiting high encapsulation efficiency (ca.64%) were successfully synthesized. The TGF-β1 nanocarriers were subsequently combined with type I collagen for the fabrication of nanostructured 3D printed scaffolds able to mimic the TGF-β1 presence in the human bone extracellular matrix (ECM). The homogeneous hybrid formulation underwent a comprehensive rheological characterisation in view of 3D printing. The 3D printed collagen-based scaffolds (10 mm × 10 mm × 1 mm) successfully mimicked the TGF-β1 presence in human bone ECM as assessed by immunohistochemical TGF-β1 staining, covering ca.3.4% of the whole scaffold area. Moreover, the collagenous matrix was able to reduce the initial burst release observed in the first 24 h from about 38% for the PLGA_TGF-β1 alone to 14.5%, proving that the nanocarriers incorporation into collagen allows achieving sustained release kinetics.
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Moon Y, Patel M, Um S, Lee HJ, Park S, Park SB, Cha SS, Jeong B. Folic acid pretreatment and its sustained delivery for chondrogenic differentiation of MSCs. J Control Release 2022; 343:118-130. [PMID: 35051494 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Dietary uptake of folic acid (FA) improves cartilage regeneration. In this work, we discovered that three days of FA treatment is highly effective for promoting chondrogenic differentiation of tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TMSCs). In a three-dimensional pellet culture, the levels of typical chondrogenic biomarkers, sulfated glycosaminoglycan, proteoglycan, type II collagen (COL II), SRY box transcription factor 9 (SOX 9), cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP), and aggrecan (ACAN) increased significantly in proportion to FA concentration up to 30 μM. At the mRNA expression level, COL II, SOX 9, COMP, and ACAN increased 3.6-6.0-fold with FA treatment at 30 μM compared with the control system that did not receive FA treatment, and the levels with FA treatment were 1.6-2.5 times greater than those in the kartogenin-treated positive control system. FA treatment did not increase type I collagen α1 (COL I α1), an osteogenic biomarker which is a concern with most chondrogenic promoters. At the high FA concentration of 100 μM, significant decreases in chondrogenic biomarkers were observed, which might be related to DNA methylation. A thermogel system incorporating TMSCs and FA provided sustained release of FA over several days, similar to the FA treatment. The thermogel system confirmed the efficacy of FA in promoting chondrogenic promotion of TMSCs. The increased nuclear translocation of core-binding factor β subunit (CBFβ) and the runt-related transcription factor 1 (RUNX1) expression after FA treatment, together with molecular docking studies, suggest that the chondrogenic enhancement mechanism of FA is mediated by CBFβ and RUNX1.
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- Yuna Moon
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea.
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Bahrami Miyanji P, Semnani D, Hossein Ravandi A, Karbasi S, Fakhrali A, Mohammadi S. Fabrication and characterization of
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carbon nanotubes electrospun composite scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering applications. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Department of Textile Engineering Isfahan University of Technology Isfahan Iran
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- Department of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan Iran
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- Department of Textile Engineering Isfahan University of Technology Isfahan Iran
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Barbeck M, Serra T, Booms P, Stojanovic S, Najman S, Engel E, Sader R, Kirkpatrick CJ, Navarro M, Ghanaati S. Analysis of the in vitro degradation and the in vivo tissue response to bi-layered 3D-printed scaffolds combining PLA and biphasic PLA/bioglass components - Guidance of the inflammatory response as basis for osteochondral regeneration. Bioact Mater 2017; 2:208-223. [PMID: 29744431 PMCID: PMC5935508 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2017.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2016] [Revised: 06/13/2017] [Accepted: 06/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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The aim of the present study was the in vitro and in vivo analysis of a bi-layered 3D-printed scaffold combining a PLA layer and a biphasic PLA/bioglass G5 layer for regeneration of osteochondral defects in vivo Focus of the in vitro analysis was on the (molecular) weight loss and the morphological and mechanical variations after immersion in SBF. The in vivo study focused on analysis of the tissue reactions and differences in the implant bed vascularization using an established subcutaneous implantation model in CD-1 mice and established histological and histomorphometrical methods. Both scaffold parts kept their structural integrity, while changes in morphology were observed, especially for the PLA/G5 scaffold. Mechanical properties decreased with progressive degradation, while the PLA/G5 scaffolds presented higher compressive modulus than PLA scaffolds. The tissue reaction to PLA included low numbers of BMGCs and minimal vascularization of its implant beds, while the addition of G5 lead to higher numbers of BMGCs and a higher implant bed vascularization. Analysis revealed that the use of a bi-layered scaffold shows the ability to observe distinct in vivo response despite the physical proximity of PLA and PLA/G5 layers. Altogether, the results showed that the addition of G5 enables to reduce scaffold weight loss and to increase mechanical strength. Furthermore, the addition of G5 lead to a higher vascularization of the implant bed required as basis for bone tissue regeneration mediated by higher numbers of BMGCs, while within the PLA parts a significantly lower vascularization was found optimally for chondral regeneration. Thus, this data show that the analyzed bi-layered scaffold may serve as an ideal basis for the regeneration of osteochondral tissue defects. Additionally, the results show that it might be able to reduce the number of experimental animals required as it may be possible to analyze the tissue response to more than one implant in one experimental animal.
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- Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinic of Oro-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, FORM-Lab, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- University of Niš, Faculty of Medicine, Department for Cell and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Biology and Human Genetics, Niš, Serbia
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- University of Niš, Faculty of Medicine, Department for Cell and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Biology and Human Genetics, Niš, Serbia
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- Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine, Barcelona, Spain
- Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), Dpt. Materials Science and Metallurgy, Spain
- CIBER en Bioingenieria, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Spain
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- Clinic of Oro-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, FORM-Lab, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Clinic of Oro-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, FORM-Lab, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinic of Oro-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, FORM-Lab, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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Bianchi VJ, Weber JF, Waldman SD, Backstein D, Kandel RA. Formation of Hyaline Cartilage Tissue by Passaged Human Osteoarthritic Chondrocytes. Tissue Eng Part A 2017; 23:156-165. [DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2016.0262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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- Vanessa J. Bianchi
- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Kennan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Kennan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Pereira RC, Martinelli D, Cancedda R, Gentili C, Poggi A. Human Articular Chondrocytes Regulate Immune Response by Affecting Directly T Cell Proliferation and Indirectly Inhibiting Monocyte Differentiation to Professional Antigen-Presenting Cells. Front Immunol 2016; 7:415. [PMID: 27822208 PMCID: PMC5075572 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2016.00415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 09/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Autologous chondrocyte implantation is the current gold standard cell therapy for cartilage lesions. However, in some instances, the heavily compromised health of the patient can either impair or limit the recovery of the autologous chondrocytes and a satisfactory outcome of the implant. Allogeneic human articular chondrocytes (hAC) could be a good alternative, but the possible immunological incompatibility between recipient and hAC donor should be considered. Herein, we report that allogeneic hAC inhibited T lymphocyte response to antigen-dependent and -independent proliferative stimuli. This effect was maximal when T cells and hAC were in contact and it was not relieved by the addition of exogenous lymphocyte growth factor interleukin (IL)-2. More important, hAC impaired the differentiation of peripheral blood monocytes induced with granulocyte monocyte colony-stimulating factor and IL-4 (Mo) to professional antigen-presenting cells, such as dendritic cells (DC). Indeed, a marked inhibition of the onset of the CD1a expression and an ineffective downregulation of CD14 antigens was observed in Mo–hAC co-cultures. Furthermore, compared to immature or mature DC, Mo from Mo–hAC co-cultures did not trigger an efficacious allo-response. The prostaglandin (PG) E2 present in the Mo–hAC co-culture conditioned media is a putative candidate of the hAC-mediated inhibition of Mo maturation. Altogether, these findings indicate that allogeneic hAC inhibit, rather than trigger, immune response and strongly suggest that an efficient chondrocyte implantation could be possible also in an allogeneic setting.
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- Rui C Pereira
- Regenerative Medicine Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genova , Genova , Italy
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- Regenerative Medicine Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genova , Genova , Italy
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- Regenerative Medicine Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genova , Genova , Italy
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- Regenerative Medicine Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genova , Genova , Italy
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- Molecular Oncology and Angiogenesis Unit, Department of Integrated Oncological Therapies, IRCCS AOU San Martino IST , Genova , Italy
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Thiem A, Bagheri M, Große-Siestrup C, Zehbe R. Gelatin-poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) scaffolds with oriented pore channel architecture — From in vitro to in vivo testing. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2016; 62:585-95. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2015] [Revised: 02/04/2016] [Accepted: 02/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Jia S, Zhang T, Xiong Z, Pan W, Liu J, Sun W. In Vivo Evaluation of a Novel Oriented Scaffold-BMSC Construct for Enhancing Full-Thickness Articular Cartilage Repair in a Rabbit Model. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0145667. [PMID: 26695629 PMCID: PMC4687859 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0145667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2015] [Accepted: 12/07/2015] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering (TE) has been proven usefulness in cartilage defect repair. For effective cartilage repair, the structural orientation of the cartilage scaffold should mimic that of native articular cartilage, as this orientation is closely linked to cartilage mechanical functions. Using thermal-induced phase separation (TIPS) technology, we have fabricated an oriented cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM)-derived scaffold with a Young's modulus value 3 times higher than that of a random scaffold. In this study, we test the effectiveness of bone mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC)-scaffold constructs (cell-oriented and random) in repairing full-thickness articular cartilage defects in rabbits. While histological and immunohistochemical analyses revealed efficient cartilage regeneration and cartilaginous matrix secretion at 6 and 12 weeks after transplantation in both groups, the biochemical properties (levels of DNA, GAG, and collagen) and biomechanical values in the oriented scaffold group were higher than that in random group at early time points after implantation. While these differences were not evident at 24 weeks, the biochemical and biomechanical properties of the regenerated cartilage in the oriented scaffold-BMSC construct group were similar to that of native cartilage. These results demonstrate that an oriented scaffold, in combination with differentiated BMSCs can successfully repair full-thickness articular cartilage defects in rabbits, and produce cartilage enhanced biomechanical properties.
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- Shuaijun Jia
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomanufacturing Engineering Research Institute, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shannxi Hospital of Armed Police Force, Xi'an, Shannxi, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomanufacturing Engineering Research Institute, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomanufacturing Engineering Research Institute, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Human Movement Studies, Xi’an physical education university, Xi'an, Shannxi, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shannxi, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomanufacturing Engineering Research Institute, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Lam J, Lu S, Kasper FK, Mikos AG. Strategies for controlled delivery of biologics for cartilage repair. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2015; 84:123-34. [PMID: 24993610 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2014.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2014] [Revised: 04/28/2014] [Accepted: 06/24/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
The delivery of biologics is an important component in the treatment of osteoarthritis and the functional restoration of articular cartilage. Numerous factors have been implicated in the cartilage repair process, but the uncontrolled delivery of these factors may not only reduce their full reparative potential but can also cause unwanted morphological effects. It is therefore imperative to consider the type of biologic to be delivered, the method of delivery, and the temporal as well as spatial presentation of the biologic to achieve the desired effect in cartilage repair. Additionally, the delivery of a single factor may not be sufficient in guiding neo-tissue formation, motivating recent research toward the delivery of multiple factors. This review will discuss the roles of various biologics involved in cartilage repair and the different methods of delivery for appropriate healing responses. A number of spatiotemporal strategies will then be emphasized for the controlled delivery of single and multiple bioactive factors in both in vitro and in vivo cartilage tissue engineering applications.
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- Johnny Lam
- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, United States; Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, United States.
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