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Yang Y, Fan R, Li H, Chen H, Gong H, Guo G. Polysaccharides as a promising platform for the treatment of spinal cord injury: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 327:121672. [PMID: 38171685 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
Abstract
Spinal cord injury is incurable and often results in irreversible damage to motor function and autonomic sensory abilities. To enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic substances such as cells, growth factors, drugs, and nucleic acids for treating spinal cord injuries, as well as to reduce the toxic side effects of chemical reagents, polysaccharides have been gained attention due to their immunomodulatory properties and the biocompatibility and biodegradability of polysaccharide scaffolds. Polysaccharides hold potential as drug delivery systems in treating spinal cord injuries. This article aims to present an extensive evaluation of the potential applications of polysaccharide materials in scaffold construction, drug delivery, and immunomodulation over the past five years so that offering new directions and opportunities for the treatment of spinal cord injuries.
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- Yuanli Yang
- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Institute of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Institute of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Cui TW, Lu LF, Cao XD, Zhang QP, He YB, Wang YR, Ren R, Ben XY, Ni PL, Ma ZJ, Li YQ, Yi XN, Feng RJ. Exosomes combined with biosynthesized cellulose conduits improve peripheral nerve regeneration. IBRO Neurosci Rep 2023; 15:262-269. [PMID: 37841087 PMCID: PMC10570595 DOI: 10.1016/j.ibneur.2023.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Peripheral nerve injury is one of the more common forms of peripheral nerve disorders, and the most severe type of peripheral nerve injury is a defect with a gap. Biosynthetic cellulose membrane (BCM) is a commonly used material for repair and ligation of nerve defects with gaps. Meanwhile, exosomes from mesenchymal stem cells can promote cell growth and proliferation. We envision combining exosomes with BCMs to leverage the advantages of both to promote repair of peripheral nerve injury. Prepared exosomes were added to BCMs to form exosome-loaded BCMs (EXO-BCM) that were used for nerve repair in a rat model of sciatic nerve defects with gaps. We evaluated the repair activity using a pawprint experiment, measurement and statistical analyses of sciatica function index and thermal latency of paw withdrawal, and quantitation of the number and diameter of regenerated nerve fibers. Results indicated that EXO-BCM produced comprehensive and durable repair of peripheral nerve defects that were similar to those for autologous nerve transplantation, the gold standard for nerve defect repair. EXO-BCM is not predicted to cause donor site morbidity to the patient, in contrast to autologous nerve transplantation. Together these results indicate that an approach using EXO-BCM represents a promising alternative to autologous nerve transplantation, and could have broad applications for repair of nerve defects.
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- Tian-Wei Cui
- Key Laboratory of Brain Science Research and Transformation in Tropical Environment of Hainan Province, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- Department of Human Anatomy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brain Science Research and Transformation in Tropical Environment of Hainan Province, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- Department of Human Anatomy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Brain Science Research and Transformation in Tropical Environment of Hainan Province, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- Department of Human Anatomy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brain Science Research and Transformation in Tropical Environment of Hainan Province, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brain Science Research and Transformation in Tropical Environment of Hainan Province, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brain Science Research and Transformation in Tropical Environment of Hainan Province, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- Department of Human Anatomy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brain Science Research and Transformation in Tropical Environment of Hainan Province, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brain Science Research and Transformation in Tropical Environment of Hainan Province, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brain Science Research and Transformation in Tropical Environment of Hainan Province, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- Department of Human Anatomy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology and K.K. Leung Brain Research Centre, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brain Science Research and Transformation in Tropical Environment of Hainan Province, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- Department of Human Anatomy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brain Science Research and Transformation in Tropical Environment of Hainan Province, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- Department of Human Anatomy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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Current Status of Polysaccharides-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Nervous Tissue Injuries Repair. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020400. [PMID: 36839722 PMCID: PMC9966335 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Neurological disorders affecting both CNS and PNS still represent one of the most critical and challenging pathologies, therefore many researchers have been focusing on this field in recent decades. Spinal cord injury (SCI) and peripheral nerve injury (PNI) are severely disabling diseases leading to dramatic and, in most cases, irreversible sensory, motor, and autonomic impairments. The challenging pathophysiologic consequences involved in SCI and PNI are demanding the development of more effective therapeutic strategies since, as yet, a therapeutic strategy that can effectively lead to a complete recovery from such pathologies is not available. Drug delivery systems (DDSs) based on polysaccharides have been receiving more and more attention for a wide range of applications, due to their outstanding physical-chemical properties. This review aims at providing an overview of the most studied polysaccharides used for the development of DDSs intended for the repair and regeneration of a damaged nervous system, with particular attention to spinal cord and peripheral nerve injury treatments. In particular, DDSs based on chitosan and their association with alginate, dextran, agarose, cellulose, and gellan were thoroughly revised.
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Jabbari F, Babaeipour V, Bakhtiari S. Bacterial cellulose-based composites for nerve tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 217:120-130. [PMID: 35820488 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Nerve injuries and neurodegenerative disorders are very serious and costly medical challenges. Damaged nerve tissue may not be able to heal and regain its function, and scar tissue may restrict nerve cell regeneration. In recent years, new electroactive biomaterials have attracted widespread attention in the neural tissue engineering field. Bacterial cellulose (BC) due to its unique properties such as good mechanical properties, high water retention, biocompatibility, high crystallinity, large surface area, high purity, very fine network, and inability to absorb in the human body due to cellulase deficiency, can be considered a promising treatment for neurological injuries and disorders that require long-term support. However, BC lacks electrical activity, but can significantly improve the nerve regeneration rate by combining with conductive structures. Electrical stimulation has been shown to be an effective means of increasing the rate and accuracy of nerve regeneration. Many factors, such as the intensity and pattern of electrical current, have positive effects on cellular activity, including cell adhesion, proliferation, migration and differentiation, and cell-cell/tissue/molecule/drug interaction. This study discusses the importance and essential role of BC-based biomaterials in neural tissue regeneration and the effects of electrical stimulation on cellular behaviors.
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- Farzaneh Jabbari
- Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Department, Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC), P.O. Box: 31787-316, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Wei Z, Hong FF, Cao Z, Zhao SY, Chen L. In Situ Fabrication of Nerve Growth Factor Encapsulated Chitosan Nanoparticles in Oxidized Bacterial Nanocellulose for Rat Sciatic Nerve Regeneration. Biomacromolecules 2021; 22:4988-4999. [PMID: 34724615 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c00947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Autograft is currently the gold standard in the clinical treatment of peripheral nerve injury (PNI), which, however, is limited by the availability of a donor nerve and secondary injuries. Nerve guidance conduits (NGC) provide a suitable microenvironment to promote the regeneration of injured nerves, which could be the substitutes for autografts. In this study, nerve growth factor (NGF) encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) were first constructed in situ in an oxidized bacterial cellulose (OBC) conduit using the ion gel method after the introduction of a CS/NGF solution under pressure to enable a sustainable release of NGF. A novel NGF@CSNPs/OBC nanocomposite with antibacterial activity, biodegradability, and porous microstructure was successfully developed. In vitro experiments showed that the nanocomposite promoted the adhesion and proliferation of Schwann cells. When the nanocomposite was applied as NGC to repair the sciatic nerve defect of rats, a successful repair of the 10 mm nerve defect was observed after 4 weeks. At week 9, the diameter, morphology, histology, and functional recovery of the regenerated nerve was comparable to the autografts, indicating that the NGC effectively promoted the regeneration and function recovery of the nerve. In summary, the NGF@CSNPs/OBC as a novel NGC provides great potential in the treatment of PNI.
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- Zhao Wei
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Ren Min Road, Shanghai, 201620, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Ren Min Road, Shanghai, 201620, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.,Scientific Research Base of Bacterial Nanofiber Manufacturing and Composite Technology, China Textile Engineering Society, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Ren Min Road, Shanghai, 201620, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Ren Min Road, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Ren Min Road, Shanghai, 201620, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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Kadier A, Ilyas RA, Huzaifah MRM, Harihastuti N, Sapuan SM, Harussani MM, Azlin MNM, Yuliasni R, Ibrahim R, Atikah MSN, Wang J, Chandrasekhar K, Islam MA, Sharma S, Punia S, Rajasekar A, Asyraf MRM, Ishak MR. Use of Industrial Wastes as Sustainable Nutrient Sources for Bacterial Cellulose (BC) Production: Mechanism, Advances, and Future Perspectives. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:3365. [PMID: 34641185 PMCID: PMC8512337 DOI: 10.3390/polym13193365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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A novel nanomaterial, bacterial cellulose (BC), has become noteworthy recently due to its better physicochemical properties and biodegradability, which are desirable for various applications. Since cost is a significant limitation in the production of cellulose, current efforts are focused on the use of industrial waste as a cost-effective substrate for the synthesis of BC or microbial cellulose. The utilization of industrial wastes and byproduct streams as fermentation media could improve the cost-competitiveness of BC production. This paper examines the feasibility of using typical wastes generated by industry sectors as sources of nutrients (carbon and nitrogen) for the commercial-scale production of BC. Numerous preliminary findings in the literature data have revealed the potential to yield a high concentration of BC from various industrial wastes. These findings indicated the need to optimize culture conditions, aiming for improved large-scale production of BC from waste streams.
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- Abudukeremu Kadier
- Laboratory of Environmental Science and Technology, The Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices for Special Environments, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; (A.K.); (J.W.)
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia
- Centre for Advanced Composite Materials (CACM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Agricultural Science and Forestry, Bintulu Campus, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Bintulu 97000, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Centre of Industrial Pollution Prevention Technology, The Ministry of Industry, Jawa Tengah 50136, Indonesia; (N.H.); (R.Y.)
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- Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites Research Centre (AEMC), Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; (S.M.S.); (M.M.H.)
- Laboratory of Technology Biocomposite, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites Research Centre (AEMC), Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; (S.M.S.); (M.M.H.)
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- Laboratory of Technology Biocomposite, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
- Department of Textile Technology, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Universiti Teknologi Mara Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Pilah 72000, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Centre of Industrial Pollution Prevention Technology, The Ministry of Industry, Jawa Tengah 50136, Indonesia; (N.H.); (R.Y.)
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- Innovation & Commercialization Division, Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Kepong 52109, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia;
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Laboratory of Environmental Science and Technology, The Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices for Special Environments, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; (A.K.); (J.W.)
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea;
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- Laboratory for Quantum Semiconductors and Photon-Based BioNanotechnology, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar 144001, India;
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- Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA;
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- Environmental Molecular Microbiology Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore 632115, India
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- Department of Aerospace Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; (M.R.M.A.); (M.R.I.)
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- Department of Aerospace Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; (M.R.M.A.); (M.R.I.)
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Song X, Xu Y, Wu J, Shao H, Gao J, Feng X, Gu J. A sandwich structured drug delivery composite membrane for improved recovery after spinal cord injury under longtime controlled release. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 199:111529. [PMID: 33418207 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A sandwich structured composite membrane for longtime controlled release of nerve growth factor (NGF) to repair spinal cord injury (SCI) is prepared through electrospray. In this system, PLA film is used as the sealing layer to prevent drug diffusion and provide mechanical support, PLGA microspheres as the sandwich layer to load and controlled release NGF, and chitosan (CS) film as the planting layer to seed bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). The composite membrane has good biocompatibility and can effectively promote PC-12 cells to differentiate into neurons. In addition, the composite membrane can be directly applied to the injured areas without further damage. The longtime sustained release of NGF guaranteed enough requirement time for SCI repair, which will decrease the administration frequency and improve patient compliance. The administration of BMSCs coupled with the sandwich composite membrane effectively relieves SCI, decreases cavity formation, enhances neuronal regeneration and tissue repair, as well as improves the recovery of locomotor functions. Overall, this present work provides a future perspective for the treatment of SCI by the NGF-loaded sandwich composite membrane with prolonged drug release function.
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- Xiaoli Song
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, PR China
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- Xishan People's Hospital, Wuxi, 214011, PR China
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- Xishan People's Hospital, Wuxi, 214011, PR China
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