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Thiebes AL, Klein S, Zingsheim J, Möller GH, Gürzing S, Reddemann MA, Behbahani M, Jockenhoevel S, Cornelissen CG. Effervescent Atomizer as Novel Cell Spray Technology to Decrease the Gas-to-Liquid Ratio. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14112421. [PMID: 36365239 PMCID: PMC9697195 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112421] [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: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Cell spraying has become a feasible application method for cell therapy and tissue engineering approaches. Different devices have been used with varying success. Often, twin-fluid atomizers are used, which require a high gas velocity for optimal aerosolization characteristics. To decrease the amount and velocity of required air, a custom-made atomizer was designed based on the effervescent principle. Different designs were evaluated regarding spray characteristics and their influence on human adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells. The arithmetic mean diameters of the droplets were 15.4−33.5 µm with decreasing diameters for increasing gas-to-liquid ratios. The survival rate was >90% of the control for the lowest gas-to-liquid ratio. For higher ratios, cell survival decreased to approximately 50%. Further experiments were performed with the design, which had shown the highest survival rates. After seven days, no significant differences in metabolic activity were observed. The apoptosis rates were not influenced by aerosolization, while high gas-to-liquid ratios caused increased necrosis levels. Tri-lineage differentiation potential into adipocytes, chondrocytes, and osteoblasts was not negatively influenced by aerosolization. Thus, the effervescent aerosolization principle was proven suitable for cell applications requiring reduced amounts of supplied air. This is the first time an effervescent atomizer was used for cell processing.
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- Anja Lena Thiebes
- Department of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex), AME—Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Helmholtz Institute Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstraße 55, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Maastricht University, Brightlands Chemelot Campus, Urmonderbaan 22, 6167 RD Geleen, The Netherlands
- Correspondence: (A.L.T.); (S.J.); Tel.: +49-241-80-47472 (A.L.T.); +49-241-80-47478 (S.J.)
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- Department of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex), AME—Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Helmholtz Institute Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstraße 55, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Maastricht University, Brightlands Chemelot Campus, Urmonderbaan 22, 6167 RD Geleen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex), AME—Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Helmholtz Institute Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstraße 55, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Laboratory Biomaterial, University of Applied Sciences Aachen, Heinrich-Mußmann-Straße 1, 52428 Jülich, Germany
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- Institute of Heat and Mass Transfer (WSA), RWTH Aachen University, Augustinerbach 6, 52056 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Heat and Mass Transfer (WSA), RWTH Aachen University, Augustinerbach 6, 52056 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Heat and Mass Transfer (WSA), RWTH Aachen University, Augustinerbach 6, 52056 Aachen, Germany
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- Laboratory Biomaterial, University of Applied Sciences Aachen, Heinrich-Mußmann-Straße 1, 52428 Jülich, Germany
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- Department of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex), AME—Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Helmholtz Institute Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstraße 55, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Maastricht University, Brightlands Chemelot Campus, Urmonderbaan 22, 6167 RD Geleen, The Netherlands
- Correspondence: (A.L.T.); (S.J.); Tel.: +49-241-80-47472 (A.L.T.); +49-241-80-47478 (S.J.)
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- Department of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex), AME—Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Helmholtz Institute Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstraße 55, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Department of Pneumology and Internal Intensive Care Medicine, Medical Clinic V, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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Yang J, Chen Y, Zhao L, Zhang J, Luo H. Constructions and Properties of Physically Cross-Linked Hydrogels Based on Natural Polymers. POLYM REV 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2137525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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- Jueying Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
- Institute of Engineering Medicine, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
- Sports & Medicine Integration Research Center (SMIRC), Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Engineering Medicine, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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Liao Y, Xie L, Ye J, Chen T, Huang T, Shi L, Yuan M. Sprayable Hydrogel for Biomedical Applications. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:2759-2771. [PMID: 35445676 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00338d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Polymeric hydrogels have extraordinary potential to be utilized for biomedical applications. Recently, sprayable hydrogels have received increasing attention for their biocompatibility, degradability, tunable mechanical properties and rapid spray-filming abilities. In...
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- Yingying Liao
- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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Motamedi S, Esfandpour A, Babajani A, Jamshidi E, Bahrami S, Niknejad H. The Current Challenges on Spray-Based Cell Delivery to the Skin Wounds. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2021; 27:543-558. [PMID: 34541897 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2021.0158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Cell delivery through spray instruments is a promising and effective method in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. It is used for treating different acute and chronic wounds, including burns with different etiologies, chronic diabetic or venous wounds, postcancer surgery, and hypopigmentation disorders. Cell spray can decrease the needed donor site area compared with conventional autologous skin grafting. Keratinocytes, fibroblasts, melanocytes, and mesenchymal stem cells are promising cell sources for cell spray procedures. Different spray instruments are designed and utilized to deliver the cells to the intended skin area. In an efficient spray instrument, cell viability and wound coverage are two determining parameters influenced by various physical and biological factors such as air pressure, spraying distance, viscosity of suspension, stiffness of the wound surface, and velocity of impact. Besides, to improve cell delivery by spray instruments, some matrices and growth factors can be added to cell suspensions. This review focuses on the different types of cells and spray instruments used in cell delivery procedures. It also discusses physical and biological parameters associated with cell viability and wound coverage in spray instruments. Moreover, the recent advances in codelivery of cells with biological glues and growth factors, as well as clinical translation of cell spraying, have been reviewed. Impact statement Skin wounds are a group of prevalent injuries that can lead to life-threatening complexities. As a focus of interest, stem cell therapy and spray-based cell delivery have effectively decreased associated morbidity and mortality. This review summarizes a broad scope of recent evidence related to spray-based cell therapy, instruments, and approaches adopted to make the process more efficient in treating skin wounds. An overview including utilized cell types, clinical cases, and current challenges is also provided.
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- Shiva Motamedi
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology in AUVA Research Center, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Kanetkar NS, Ekenseair AK. Thiolated Thermoresponsive Polymer Scaffolds with Tunable Mucoadhesivity for Intestinal Applications. Biomacromolecules 2020; 21:4761-4770. [PMID: 32960594 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.0c00932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Treatments for inflammatory bowel disease largely involve lifelong drug prescriptions or surgical intervention that can lead to poor quality of life for patients. Regenerative therapies involving stem cells have been shown to induce tissue regeneration but are limited in their efficacy by inefficient delivery mechanisms. Scaffold-based delivery of cells has been a key research focus of tissue engineers seeking to translate advances in stem cell research into clinical solutions. Biomaterial scaffolds that are delivered noninvasively to form in situ solid structures around the cells are preferable over surgically delivered monolithic scaffolds. We synthesized a novel biomaterial for in situ-forming, thermoresponsive intestinal scaffolds by thiolation of poly (N-isopropylacrylamide-co-glycidyl methacrylate) by conjugation of cysteine. Thiolation of the polymer enables chemical crosslinking with the intestinal mucus, enhancing mucoadhesion and permitting control of scaffold retention time in the intestinal environment. This study reports the synthesis and characterization of the thiolated polymer and investigates its crosslinking behavior, mucoadhesive properties, and cytocompatibility for potential tissue engineering applications in the intestine.
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- Ninad S Kanetkar
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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Dias FTG, Rempel SP, Agnol LD, Bianchi O. The main blow spun polymer systems: processing conditions and applications. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-020-02173-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Dias JR, Ribeiro N, Baptista-Silva S, Costa-Pinto AR, Alves N, Oliveira AL. In situ Enabling Approaches for Tissue Regeneration: Current Challenges and New Developments. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020. [PMID: 32133354 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00085.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In situ tissue regeneration can be defined as the implantation of tissue-specific biomaterials (by itself or in combination with cells and/or biomolecules) at the tissue defect, taking advantage of the surrounding microenvironment as a natural bioreactor. Up to now, the structures used were based on particles or gels. However, with the technological progress, the materials' manipulation and processing has become possible, mimicking the damaged tissue directly at the defect site. This paper presents a comprehensive review of current and advanced in situ strategies for tissue regeneration. Recent advances to put in practice the in situ regeneration concept have been mainly focused on bioinks and bioprinting techniques rather than the combination of different technologies to make the real in situ regeneration. The limitation of conventional approaches (e.g., stem cell recruitment) and their poor ability to mimic native tissue are discussed. Moreover, the way of advanced strategies such as 3D/4D bioprinting and hybrid approaches may contribute to overcome the limitations of conventional strategies are highlighted. Finally, the future trends and main research challenges of in situ enabling approaches are discussed considering in vitro and in vivo evidence.
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- Juliana R Dias
- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa1, Porto, Portugal
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- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa1, Porto, Portugal
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- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa1, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa1, Porto, Portugal
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Dias JR, Ribeiro N, Baptista-Silva S, Costa-Pinto AR, Alves N, Oliveira AL. In situ Enabling Approaches for Tissue Regeneration: Current Challenges and New Developments. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:85. [PMID: 32133354 PMCID: PMC7039825 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
In situ tissue regeneration can be defined as the implantation of tissue-specific biomaterials (by itself or in combination with cells and/or biomolecules) at the tissue defect, taking advantage of the surrounding microenvironment as a natural bioreactor. Up to now, the structures used were based on particles or gels. However, with the technological progress, the materials' manipulation and processing has become possible, mimicking the damaged tissue directly at the defect site. This paper presents a comprehensive review of current and advanced in situ strategies for tissue regeneration. Recent advances to put in practice the in situ regeneration concept have been mainly focused on bioinks and bioprinting techniques rather than the combination of different technologies to make the real in situ regeneration. The limitation of conventional approaches (e.g., stem cell recruitment) and their poor ability to mimic native tissue are discussed. Moreover, the way of advanced strategies such as 3D/4D bioprinting and hybrid approaches may contribute to overcome the limitations of conventional strategies are highlighted. Finally, the future trends and main research challenges of in situ enabling approaches are discussed considering in vitro and in vivo evidence.
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- Juliana R. Dias
- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- CBQF – Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa1, Porto, Portugal
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- CBQF – Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa1, Porto, Portugal
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- CBQF – Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa1, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- CBQF – Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa1, Porto, Portugal
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Dijkstra K, Huitsing RP, Custers RJ, Kouwenhoven JWM, Bleys RL, Vonk LA, Saris DB. Preclinical Feasibility of the Bio-Airbrush for Arthroscopic Cell-Based Cartilage Repair. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2019; 25:379-388. [DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2019.0050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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- Koen Dijkstra
- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anatomy, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- MIRA Institute for Biotechnology and Technical Medicine, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
- Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Xu C, Bai Y, Yang S, Yang H, Stout DA, Tran PA, Yang L. A versatile three-dimensional foam fabrication strategy for soft and hard tissue engineering. Biomed Mater 2018; 13:025018. [DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/aaa1f6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Schwartz DM, Pehlivaner Kara MO, Goldstein AM, Ott HC, Ekenseair AK. Spray Delivery of Intestinal Organoids to Reconstitute Epithelium on Decellularized Native Extracellular Matrix. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2017; 23:565-573. [PMID: 28756760 PMCID: PMC5592844 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2017.0269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The native extracellular matrix (ECM) serves as a unique platform for tissue engineering because it provides an organ-specific scaffold in terms of both matrix composition and tissue architecture. However, efficacious cell-seeding techniques for recellularizing the ECM constructs with appropriate cell types to restore biological function remain under development. In this study, the impact of spraying as a seeding technique for repopulation of decellularized small intestine was investigated. In a series of experiments, CaCo-2 cells were first used to investigate the effect of spray device type and pressure on cell viability and to optimize parameters for seeding intestinal epithelial cells. High cell viability and a homogeneous cell distribution were obtained when cell suspensions were sprayed through an airbrush at low pressure. Next, the effect of seeding method and spray pressure on the size and dispersal of intestinal organoids, a more complex and clinically relevant intestinal stem cell population, was evaluated. The feasibility of seeding intestinal epithelial cells onto decellularized scaffolds was next studied using sprayed CaCo-2 cells, which survived the spray-seeding process and formed a monolayer on the scaffold. Finally, airbrush seeding was used to spray intestinal organoids onto the scaffolds, with cell survival and tissue architecture evaluated after 1 week of culture. Organoids seeded through pipetting onto the decellularized scaffold survived, but demonstrated aggregation, with cells organized around multiple small lumens. In contrast, organoids airbrush spray seeded at 0.35 bar onto the decellularized scaffold not only engrafted but also demonstrated formation of an epithelial monolayer that resembled the absorptive surface found on intestinal villi. The results suggest that seeding cells through airbrush spraying holds great potential for use in tissue engineering, especially for large-scale tubular organ recellularization.
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- Dana M Schwartz
- 1 Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital , Boston, Massachusetts
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- 1 Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital , Boston, Massachusetts
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- 3 Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital , Boston, Massachusetts
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- 2 Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University , Boston, Massachusetts
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Pehlivaner Kara MO, Ekenseair AK. Free Epoxide Content Mediates Encapsulated Cell Viability and Activity through Protein Interactions in a Thermoresponsive, In Situ Forming Hydrogel. Biomacromolecules 2017; 18:1473-1481. [PMID: 28391683 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.6b01898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The development of synthetic and well-defined extracellular matrices that are free of xenogeneic components and are capable of inducing desired cellular responses holds great potential for use in vitro as 3D cell culture environments and in vivo as scaffolds for tissue regeneration. In this study, the impact of free and partially occupied epoxide groups on the viability, activity, and behavior of rat fibroblasts encapsulated in thermoresponsive hydrogels based on poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (pNiPAAm) was investigated. While fibroblasts encapsulated in neat pNiPAAm remained rounded and showed significant toxicity by 5 days, those encapsulated in the epoxide-modified thermogels demonstrated not only high viability but also an ability to proliferate, attach, produce extracellular matrix (ECM) components, and cluster. The results demonstrated that the presence of free epoxide groups led to the local conjugation of available proteins to produce a modified structure in situ, which supported cell viability, activity, and cluster formation within the hydrogel.
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- Meryem O Pehlivaner Kara
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University , 360 Huntington Avenue, 313 SN, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University , 360 Huntington Avenue, 313 SN, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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Daristotle JL, Behrens AM, Sandler AD, Kofinas P. A Review of the Fundamental Principles and Applications of Solution Blow Spinning. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:34951-34963. [PMID: 27966857 PMCID: PMC5673076 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b12994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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Solution blow spinning (SBS) is a technique that can be used to deposit fibers in situ at low cost for a variety of applications, which include biomedical materials and flexible electronics. This review is intended to provide an overview of the basic principles and applications of SBS. We first describe a method for creating a spinnable polymer solution and stable polymer solution jet by manipulating parameters such as polymer concentration and gas pressure. This method is based on fundamental insights, theoretical models, and empirical studies. We then discuss the unique bundled morphology and mechanical properties of fiber mats produced by SBS, and how they compare with electrospun fiber mats. Applications of SBS in biomedical engineering are highlighted, showing enhanced cell infiltration and proliferation versus electrospun fiber scaffolds and in situ deposition of biodegradable polymers. We also discuss the impact of SBS in applications involving textiles and electronics, including ceramic fibers and conductive composite materials. Strategies for future research are presented that take advantage of direct and rapid polymer deposition via cost-effective methods.
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- John L. Daristotle
- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, 2330 Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, 2330 Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation Joseph E. Robert Jr. Center for Surgical Care, Children’s National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010, United States
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, 2330 Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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