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Liu J, Du C, Chen H, Huang W, Lei Y. Nano-Micron Combined Hydrogel Microspheres: Novel Answer for Minimal Invasive Biomedical Applications. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2300670. [PMID: 38400695 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Hydrogels, key in biomedical research for their hydrophilicity and versatility, have evolved with hydrogel microspheres (HMs) of micron-scale dimensions, enhancing their role in minimally invasive therapeutic delivery, tissue repair, and regeneration. The recent emergence of nanomaterials has ushered in a revolutionary transformation in the biomedical field, which demonstrates tremendous potential in targeted therapies, biological imaging, and disease diagnostics. Consequently, the integration of advanced nanotechnology promises to trigger a new revolution in the realm of hydrogels. HMs loaded with nanomaterials combine the advantages of both hydrogels and nanomaterials, which enables multifaceted functionalities such as efficient drug delivery, sustained release, targeted therapy, biological lubrication, biochemical detection, medical imaging, biosensing monitoring, and micro-robotics. Here, this review comprehensively expounds upon commonly used nanomaterials and their classifications. Then, it provides comprehensive insights into the raw materials and preparation methods of HMs. Besides, the common strategies employed to achieve nano-micron combinations are summarized, and the latest applications of these advanced nano-micron combined HMs in the biomedical field are elucidated. Finally, valuable insights into the future design and development of nano-micron combined HMs are provided.
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- Jiacheng Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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Sedláková V, Mourcos S, Pupkaitė J, Lunn Y, Visintini S, Guzman-Soto I, Ruel M, Suuronen E, Alarcon EI. Biomaterials for direct cardiac repair-A rapid scoping review 2012-2022. Acta Biomater 2024; 180:61-81. [PMID: 38588997 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.04.008] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
Abstract
A plethora of biomaterials for heart repair are being tested worldwide for potential clinical application. These therapeutics aim to enhance the quality of life of patients with heart disease using various methods to improve cardiac function. Despite the myriad of therapeutics tested, only a minority of these studied biomaterials have entered clinical trials. This rapid scoping review aims to analyze literature available from 2012 to 2022 with a focus on clinical trials using biomaterials for direct cardiac repair, i.e., where the intended function of the biomaterial is to enhance the repair of the endocardium, myocardium, epicardium or pericardium. This review included neither biomaterials related to stents and valve repair nor biomaterials serving as vehicles for the delivery of drugs. Surprisingly, the literature search revealed that only 8 different biomaterials mentioned in 23 different studies out of 7038 documents (journal articles, conference abstracts or clinical trial entries) have been tested in clinical trials since 2012. All of these, intended to treat various forms of ischaemic heart disease (heart failure, myocardial infarction), were of natural origin and most used direct injections as their delivery method. This review thus reveals notable gaps between groups of biomaterials tested pre-clinically and clinically. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Rapid scoping review of clinical application of biomaterials for cardiac repair. 7038 documents screened; 23 studies mention 8 different biomaterials only. Biomaterials for repair of endocardium, myocardium, epicardium or pericardium. Only 8 different biomaterials entered clinical trials in the past 10 years. All of the clinically translated biomaterials were of natural origin.
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- Veronika Sedláková
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 753/5, Brno 625 00, Czechia.
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- BEaTS Research, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada; Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada; Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Science, University of Ottawa, 150 Louis-Pasteur Private, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9A7, Canada
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- BEaTS Research, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada
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- BEaTS Research, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada; Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Berkman Library, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada
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- BEaTS Research, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada
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- BEaTS Research, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada; Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada
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- BEaTS Research, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada; Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada; Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada
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- BEaTS Research, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada; Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada.
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Zhao LY, Wang XY, Wen ML, Pan NN, Yin XQ, An MW, Wang L, Liu Y, Song JB. Advances in injectable hydrogels for radiation-induced heart disease. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2024; 35:1031-1063. [PMID: 38340315 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2024.2314364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Radiological heart damage (RIHD) is damage caused by unavoidable irradiation of the heart during chest radiotherapy, with a long latency period and a progressively increasing proportion of delayed cardiac damage due to conventional doses of chest radiotherapy. There is a risk of inducing diseases such as acute/chronic pericarditis, myocarditis, delayed myocardial fibrosis and damage to the cardiac conduction system in humans, which can lead to myocardial infarction or even death in severe cases. This paper details the pathogenesis of RIHD and gives potential targets for treatment at the molecular and cellular level, avoiding the drawbacks of high invasiveness and immune rejection due to drug therapy, medical device implantation and heart transplantation. Injectable hydrogel therapy has emerged as a minimally invasive tissue engineering therapy to provide necessary mechanical support to the infarcted myocardium and to act as a carrier for various bioactive factors and cells to improve the cellular microenvironment in the infarcted area and induce myocardial tissue regeneration. Therefore, this paper combines bioactive factors and cellular therapeutic mechanisms with injectable hydrogels, presents recent advances in the treatment of cardiac injury after RIHD with different injectable gels, and summarizes the therapeutic potential of various types of injectable hydrogels as a potential solution.
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- Lu-Yao Zhao
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Material Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Material Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Material Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Material Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Material Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Material Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Material Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Material Strength & Structural Impact, Taiyuan, China
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanghai NewMed Medical Corporation, Shanghai, China
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Tibourtine F, Canceill T, Marfoglia A, Lavalle P, Gibot L, Pilloux L, Aubry C, Medemblik C, Goudouneche D, Dupret-Bories A, Cazalbou S. Advanced Platelet Lysate Aerogels: Biomaterials for Regenerative Applications. J Funct Biomater 2024; 15:49. [PMID: 38391902 PMCID: PMC10890004 DOI: 10.3390/jfb15020049] [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: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Human platelet lysate (HPL), rich in growth factors, is increasingly recognized for its potential in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. However, its use in liquid or gel form is constrained by limited stability and handling difficulties. This study aimed to develop dry and porous aerogels from HPL hydrogel using an environmentally friendly supercritical CO2-based shaping process, specifically tailored for tissue engineering applications. The aerogels produced retained their three-dimensional structure and demonstrated significant mechanical robustness and enhanced manageability. Impressively, they exhibited high water absorption capacity, absorbing 87% of their weight in water within 120 min. Furthermore, the growth factors released by these aerogels showed a sustained and favourable biological response in vitro. They maintained the cellular metabolic activity of fibroblasts (BALB-3T3) at levels akin to conventional culture conditions, even after prolonged storage, and facilitated the migration of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Additionally, the aerogels themselves supported the adhesion and proliferation of murine fibroblasts (BALB-3T3). Beyond serving as excellent matrices for cell culture, these aerogels function as efficient systems for the delivery of growth factors. Their multifunctional capabilities position them as promising candidates for various tissue regeneration strategies. Importantly, the developed aerogels can be stored conveniently and are considered ready to use, enhancing their practicality and applicability in regenerative medicine.
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- Fahd Tibourtine
- CIRIMAT, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, Toulouse INP, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, 118 Route de Narbonne, CEDEX 9, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- Département Odontologie, Faculté de Santé, Hôpitaux de Toulouse, Université Paul Sabatier, 3 Chemin des Maraichers, CEDEX 9, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- CIRIMAT, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, Toulouse INP, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, 118 Route de Narbonne, CEDEX 9, 31062 Toulouse, France
- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, Toulouse INP, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Inserm UMR_S 1121 Biomaterials and Bioengineering, 67085 Strasbourg, France
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- Laboratoire Softmat, Université de Toulouse, CNRS UMR 5623, Université Toulouse III-Paul Sabatier, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, Toulouse INP, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- ARNA, Inserm U1212, CNRS 5320, University of Bordeaux, 146 Rue Léo Saignat, CEDEX, 33076 Bordeaux, France
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Inserm UMR_S 1121 Biomaterials and Bioengineering, 67085 Strasbourg, France
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- Centre de Microscopie Electronique Appliquée à la Biologie, Faculté de Médecine, 133 Route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- CIRIMAT, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, Toulouse INP, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, 118 Route de Narbonne, CEDEX 9, 31062 Toulouse, France
- Department of Surgery, University Cancer Institute of Toulouse-Oncopole, 1 Avenue Irène Joliot-Curie, 31100 Toulouse, France
- Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Toulouse University Hospital-Larrey Hospital, 31400 Toulouse, France
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- CIRIMAT, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, Toulouse INP, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, 118 Route de Narbonne, CEDEX 9, 31062 Toulouse, France
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Zhang X, Shi W, Wang X, Zou Y, Xiang W, Lu N. Evaluation of the Composite Skin Patch Loaded with Bioactive Functional Factors Derived from Multicellular Spheres of EMSCs for Regeneration of Full-thickness Skin Defects in Rats. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther 2024; 19:1142-1152. [PMID: 37694794 DOI: 10.2174/1574888x19666230908142426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Transplantation of stem cells/scaffold is an efficient approach for treating tissue injury including full-thickness skin defects. However, the application of stem cells is limited by preservation issues, ethical restriction, low viability, and immune rejection in vivo. The mesenchymal stem cell conditioned medium is abundant in bioactive functional factors, making it a viable alternative to living cells in regeneration medicine. METHODS Nasal mucosa-derived ecto-mesenchymal stem cells (EMSCs) of rats were identified and grown in suspension sphere-forming 3D culture. The EMSCs-conditioned medium (EMSCs-CM) was collected, lyophilized, and analyzed for its bioactive components. Next, fibrinogen and chitosan were further mixed and cross-linked with the lyophilized powder to obtain functional skin patches. Their capacity to gradually release bioactive substances and biocompatibility with epidermal cells were assessed in vitro. Finally, a full-thickness skin defect model was established to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of the skin patch. RESULTS The EMSCs-CM contains abundant bioactive proteins including VEGF, KGF, EGF, bFGF, SHH, IL-10, and fibronectin. The bioactive functional composite skin patch containing EMSCs-CM lyophilized powder showed the network-like microstructure could continuously release the bioactive proteins, and possessed ideal biocompatibility with rat epidermal cells in vitro. Transplantation of the composite skin patch could expedite the healing of the full-thickness skin defect by promoting endogenous epidermal stem cell proliferation and skin appendage regeneration in rats. CONCLUSION In summary, the bioactive functional composite skin patch containing EMSCs-CM lyophilized powder can effectively accelerate skin repair, which has promising application prospects in the treatment of skin defects.
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- Xuan Zhang
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Central Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- The Affiliated Children Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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Regenberg MC, Wilhelmi M, Hilfiker A, Haverich A, Aper T. Development, comparative structural analysis, and first in vivo evaluation of acellular implanted highly compacted fibrin tubes for arterial bypass grafting. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 148:106199. [PMID: 37922760 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106199] [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: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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The generation of small-caliber vascular grafts remains a significant challenge within the field of tissue engineering. In pursuit of this objective, fibrin has emerged as a promising scaffold material. However, its lack of biomechanical strength has limited its utility in the construction of tissue engineered vascular grafts. We have previously reported about the implementation of centrifugal casting molding to generate compacted fibrin tubes with a highly increased biomechanical strength. In this study, we conducted a structural analysis of compacted fibrin tubes using the open-source software Fiji/BoneJ. The primary aim was to validate the hypothesis that the compaction of fibrin leads to a more complex structure characterized by increased crosslinking of fibrin fibers. Structural analysis revealed a strong correlation between fibrin's structure and its biomechanical strength. Moreover, we enhanced fibrin compaction in a subsequent dehydration process, leading to a significant increase of biomechanical strength. Thus, the presented method in combination with an adequate imaging, e.g., micro-CT, has substantial potential as a powerful tool for quality assurance in the development of fibrin-based vascular grafts. To validate this concept, acellular highly compacted fibrin tubes were implanted as substitutes of a segment of the carotid artery in a sheep model (n = 4). After 6 months explanted segments exhibited distinct remodeling, transitioning into newly formed arteries.
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- Marie-Claire Regenberg
- Department for Cardiothoracic-, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Division for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development (NIFE), Hannover, Germany; Department for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, St. Bernward Hospital, Hildesheim, Germany
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- Leibniz Research Laboratories for Biotechnology and Artificial Organs, Medical School Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic-, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Division for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany; Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development (NIFE), Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic-, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Division for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany; Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development (NIFE), Hannover, Germany.
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de Rijk SR, Boys AJ, Roberts IV, Jiang C, Garcia C, Owens RM, Bance M. Tissue-Engineered Cochlear Fibrosis Model Links Complex Impedance to Fibrosis Formation for Cochlear Implant Patients. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300732. [PMID: 37310792 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Cochlear implants are a life-changing technology for those with severe sensorineural hearing loss, partially restoring hearing through direct electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve. However, they are known to elicit an immune response resulting in fibrotic tissue formation in the cochlea that is linked to residual hearing loss and suboptimal outcomes. Intracochlear fibrosis is difficult to track without postmortem histology, and no specific electrical marker for fibrosis exists. In this study, a tissue-engineered model of cochlear fibrosis is developed following implant placement to examine the electrical characteristics associated with fibrotic tissue formation around electrodes. The model is characterized using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and an increase in the resistance and a decrease in capacitance of the tissue using a representative circuit are found. This result informs a new marker of fibrosis progression over time that is extractable from voltage waveform responses, which can be directly measured in cochlear implant patients. This marker is tested in a small sample size of recently implanted cochlear implant patients, showing a significant increase over two postoperative timepoints. Using this system, complex impedance is demonstrated as a marker of fibrosis progression that is directly measurable from cochlear implants to enable real-time tracking of fibrosis formation in patients, creating opportunities for earlier treatment intervention to improve cochlear implant efficacy.
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- Simone R de Rijk
- Cambridge Hearing Group, Cambridge, CB2 8AF, UK
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 3 EB, UK
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- Cambridge Hearing Group, Cambridge, CB2 8AF, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Cambridge Hearing Group, Cambridge, CB2 8AF, UK
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 3 EB, UK
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- Cambridge Hearing Group, Cambridge, CB2 8AF, UK
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 3 EB, UK
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Cambridge Hearing Group, Cambridge, CB2 8AF, UK
- Medical Research Council Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 7EF, UK
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- Cambridge Hearing Group, Cambridge, CB2 8AF, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Cambridge Hearing Group, Cambridge, CB2 8AF, UK
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 3 EB, UK
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Wang J, Song Y, Xie W, Zhao J, Wang Y, Yu W. Therapeutic angiogenesis based on injectable hydrogel for protein delivery in ischemic heart disease. iScience 2023; 26:106577. [PMID: 37192972 PMCID: PMC10182303 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.106577] [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] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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Ischemic heart disease (IHD) remains the leading cause of death and disability worldwide and leads to myocardial necrosis and negative myocardial remodeling, ultimately leading to heart failure. Current treatments include drug therapy, interventional therapy, and surgery. However, some patients with severe diffuse coronary artery disease, complex coronary artery anatomy, and other reasons are unsuitable for these treatments. Therapeutic angiogenesis stimulates the growth of the original blood vessels by using exogenous growth factors to generate more new blood vessels, which provides a new treatment for IHD. However, direct injection of these growth factors can cause a short half-life and serious side effects owing to systemic spread. Therefore, to overcome this problem, hydrogels have been developed for temporally and spatially controlled delivery of single or multiple growth factors to mimic the process of angiogenesis in vivo. This paper reviews the mechanism of angiogenesis, some important bioactive molecules, and natural and synthetic hydrogels currently being applied for bioactive molecule delivery to treat IHD. Furthermore, the current challenges of therapeutic angiogenesis in IHD and its potential solutions are discussed to facilitate real translation into clinical applications in the future.
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- Junke Wang
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 26000, China
- Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 26000, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Shandong, Qingdao, Shandong 26000, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, China
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong 26000, China
- Corresponding author
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 26003, China
- Corresponding author
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Chariyev-Prinz F, Szojka A, Neto N, Burdis R, Monaghan MG, Kelly DJ. An assessment of the response of human MSCs to hydrostatic pressure in environments supportive of differential chondrogenesis. J Biomech 2023; 154:111590. [PMID: 37163962 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111590] [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: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Mechanical stimulation can modulate the chondrogenic differentiation of stem/progenitor cells and potentially benefit tissue engineering (TE) of functional articular cartilage (AC). Mechanical cues like hydrostatic pressure (HP) are often applied to cell-laden scaffolds, with little optimization of other key parameters (e.g. cell density, biomaterial properties) known to effect lineage commitment. In this study, we first sought to establish cell seeding densities and fibrin concentrations supportive of robust chondrogenesis of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). High cell densities (15*106 cells/ml) were more supportive of sGAG deposition on a per cell basis, while collagen deposition was higher at lower seeding densities (5*106 cells/ml). Employment of lower fibrin (2.5 %) concentration hydrogels supported more robust chondrogenesis of hMSCs, with higher collagen type II and lower collagen type X deposition compared to 5 % hydrogels. The application of HP to hMSCs maintained in identified chondro-inductive culture conditions had little effect on overall levels of cartilage-specific matrix production. However, if hMSCs were first temporally primed with TGF-β3 before its withdrawal, they responded to HP by increased sGAG production. The response to HP in higher cell density cultures was also associated with a metabolic shift towards glycolysis, which has been linked with a mature chondrocyte-like phenotype. These results suggest that mechanical stimulation may not be necessary to engineer functional AC grafts using hMSCs if other culture conditions have been optimised. However, such bioreactor systems can potentially be employed to better understand how engineered tissues respond to mechanical loading in vivo once removed from in vitro culture environments.
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- Farhad Chariyev-Prinz
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
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Ning C, Li P, Gao C, Fu L, Liao Z, Tian G, Yin H, Li M, Sui X, Yuan Z, Liu S, Guo Q. Recent advances in tendon tissue engineering strategy. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1115312. [PMID: 36890920 PMCID: PMC9986339 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1115312] [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: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Tendon injuries often result in significant pain and disability and impose severe clinical and financial burdens on our society. Despite considerable achievements in the field of regenerative medicine in the past several decades, effective treatments remain a challenge due to the limited natural healing capacity of tendons caused by poor cell density and vascularization. The development of tissue engineering has provided more promising results in regenerating tendon-like tissues with compositional, structural and functional characteristics comparable to those of native tendon tissues. Tissue engineering is the discipline of regenerative medicine that aims to restore the physiological functions of tissues by using a combination of cells and materials, as well as suitable biochemical and physicochemical factors. In this review, following a discussion of tendon structure, injury and healing, we aim to elucidate the current strategies (biomaterials, scaffold fabrication techniques, cells, biological adjuncts, mechanical loading and bioreactors, and the role of macrophage polarization in tendon regeneration), challenges and future directions in the field of tendon tissue engineering.
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- Chao Ning
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Sanz-Horta R, Matesanz A, Gallardo A, Reinecke H, Jorcano JL, Acedo P, Velasco D, Elvira C. Technological advances in fibrin for tissue engineering. J Tissue Eng 2023; 14:20417314231190288. [PMID: 37588339 PMCID: PMC10426312 DOI: 10.1177/20417314231190288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Fibrin is a promising natural polymer that is widely used for diverse applications, such as hemostatic glue, carrier for drug and cell delivery, and matrix for tissue engineering. Despite the significant advances in the use of fibrin for bioengineering and biomedical applications, some of its characteristics must be improved for suitability for general use. For example, fibrin hydrogels tend to shrink and degrade quickly after polymerization, particularly when they contain embedded cells. In addition, their poor mechanical properties and batch-to-batch variability affect their handling, long-term stability, standardization, and reliability. One of the most widely used approaches to improve their properties has been modification of the structure and composition of fibrin hydrogels. In this review, recent advances in composite fibrin scaffolds, chemically modified fibrin hydrogels, interpenetrated polymer network (IPN) hydrogels composed of fibrin and other synthetic or natural polymers are critically reviewed, focusing on their use for tissue engineering.
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- Raúl Sanz-Horta
- Department of Applied Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Spanish National Research Council (ICTP-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Bioengineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
- Department of Electronic Technology, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Applied Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Spanish National Research Council (ICTP-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Applied Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Spanish National Research Council (ICTP-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Bioengineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Technology, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Bioengineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
- Fundación Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de la Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Applied Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Spanish National Research Council (ICTP-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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Bessa-Gonçalves M, Ribeiro-Machado C, Costa M, Ribeiro CC, Barbosa JN, Barbosa MA, Santos SG. Magnesium incorporation in fibrinogen scaffolds promotes macrophage polarization towards M2 phenotype. Acta Biomater 2023; 155:667-683. [PMID: 36328124 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.10.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
The host inflammatory response to biomaterials conditions their capacity to promote tissue repair, and macrophage polarization shift from M1 to M2 is determinant in this process. Previous work showed that extracts of a combination between fibrinogen and metallic magnesium materials acted synergistically to reduce macrophage inflammatory phenotype. The hypothesis underlying the current work was that the ability of magnesium-modified fibrinogen scaffolds to modulate macrophage phenotype depends on the concentration of magnesium. Thus, Fibrinogen (Fg) scaffolds incorporating precise concentrations of magnesium sulfate (Mg: 0, 10, 25, 50 mM) were developed and characterized. Mg incorporation in Fg scaffolds increased surface charge, while porosity decreased with increasing Mg concentrations, but only Fg scaffolds with 10 mM of Mg (FgMg10) had significantly improved mechanical properties. Human macrophages cultured on FgMg10 scaffolds, showed increased M2 and decreased M1 polarization, when compared to those cultured on scaffolds with 0, 25 and 50 mM of Mg. Macrophage polarization results were independent of the anion used (chloride or sulfate). Macrophage modulation by FgMg10 scaffolds involved reduced NF-κB p65 nuclear translocation, and impacted production of pro-inflammatory mediators (e.g. IFNγ, IL-12, TNF-⍺, IP-10). Importantly, FgMg10 scaffolds implanted in vivo increased the expression of M2 marker CD163, in macrophages from inflammatory exudates, compared to Sham and Fg-implanted animals, increasing the M2:M1 ratio. A cytokine/chemokine array showed that, while both Fg and FgMg10 scaffolds decreased inflammatory mediators, only FgMg10 decreased IL-1β, IP-10, MIP-2, MDC and MIP-3⍺, compared to Sham-operated animals. This study demonstrated that incorporation of 10mM of Mg modulated inflammation, promoting M2 macrophage polarization in vitro and in vivo. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Developing biomaterials that can modulate inflammation and promote macrophage phenotype switch from M1 to M2 is crucial to promote a regenerative microenvironment. Our previous work showed that extracts of a combination between fibrinogen (Fg) and metallic magnesium (Mg) materials synergistically reduced macrophage pro-inflammatory phenotype. Herein, we tested the hypothesis that macrophage modulation was dependent on Mg concentration. A new family of Fg porous scaffolds incorporating different amounts of Mg (0, 10, 25 and 50 mM) was produced and characterized. We observed that only the combination of Fg scaffolds with 10 mM of Mg (FgMg10) significantly changed the scaffolds mechanical properties and directed macrophages towards a M2 phenotype, reducing the production of inflammatory mediators, both in vitro and in vivo.
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- M Bessa-Gonçalves
- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; Instituto Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar da Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Instituto Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar da Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; ISEP - Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 431, 4249-015, Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; Instituto Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar da Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; Instituto Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar da Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal.
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Chang T, Liu C, Yang H, Lu K, Han Y, Zheng Y, Huang H, Wu Y, Song Y, Yu Q, Shen Z, Jiang T, Zhang Y. Fibrin-based cardiac patch containing neuregulin-1 for heart repair after myocardial infarction. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 220:112936. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Li T, Shi C, Mi Z, Xu H, Xu J, Wang L, Zhang X. Biocompatible puerarin injectable-hydrogel using self-assembly tetrapeptide for local treatment of osteoarthritis in rats. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Advances in Fibrin-Based Materials in Wound Repair: A Review. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27144504. [PMID: 35889381 PMCID: PMC9322155 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27144504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
The first bioprocess that occurs in response to wounding is the deterrence of local hemorrhage. This is accomplished by platelet aggregation and initiation of the hemostasis cascade. The resulting blood clot immediately enables the cessation of bleeding and then functions as a provisional matrix for wound healing, which begins a few days after injury. Here, fibrinogen and fibrin fibers are the key players, because they literally serve as scaffolds for tissue regeneration and promote the migration of cells, as well as the ingrowth of tissues. Fibrin is also an important modulator of healing and a host defense system against microbes that effectively maintains incoming leukocytes and acts as reservoir for growth factors. This review presents recent advances in the understanding and applications of fibrin and fibrin-fiber-incorporated biomedical materials applied to wound healing and subsequent tissue repair. It also discusses how fibrin-based materials function through several wound healing stages including physical barrier formation, the entrapment of bacteria, drug and cell delivery, and eventual degradation. Pure fibrin is not mechanically strong and stable enough to act as a singular wound repair material. To alleviate this problem, this paper will demonstrate recent advances in the modification of fibrin with next-generation materials exhibiting enhanced stability and medical efficacy, along with a detailed look at the mechanical properties of fibrin and fibrin-laden materials. Specifically, fibrin-based nanocomposites and their role in wound repair, sustained drug release, cell delivery to wound sites, skin reconstruction, and biomedical applications of drug-loaded fibrin-based materials will be demonstrated and discussed.
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Zhang L, Liu L, Zhang J, Zhou P. Porcine Fibrin Sealant Promotes Skin Wound Healing in Rats. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2022; 2022:5063625. [PMID: 35783522 PMCID: PMC9246592 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5063625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Objective Fibrin sealant (FS) is widely used for skin wound healing, but data on porcine FS (PFS), a new type of FS, are limited. This study investigated the effects and potential mechanisms of porcine fibrin sealant (PFS) on skin wound healing in rats. Methods. Traumatic rats were randomly divided into three groups: control, PFS, and medical Vaseline. The wound area and wound index of the rats were measured within 14 days after surgery. Hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining and Masson staining were used to observe the pathological images and collagen formation on the wounded skin, respectively. To investigate the healing mechanisms, the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (CD31) and cluster of differentiation 34 (CD34) expression in the wounded skin. Additionally, quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to evaluate the mRNA levels of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), fibroblast growth factor (FGF), and epidermal growth factor (EGF), and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1). Meanwhile, TGF-β1 protein expression was assessed by Western blot analysis. Results Compared with the control group, both PFS and medical Vaseline treatment significantly reduced the wounded area and increased the wound closure rate. H&E staining showed that the cells in the PFS group proliferated rapidly, and the epidermis and dermis were thickened to some extent with a clear epidermal cell structure. Moreover, PFS promoted the formation of collagen and significantly increased the levels of CD31 and CD34 and the growth factors in the skin tissues of the traumatic rats. Conclusion PFS effectively promoted skin wound healing, especially in tissue formation, reepithelialization, angiogenesis, and collagen deposition, in traumatic rat models. This study provides a new strategy and scientific foundation for PFS application in skin wound healing.
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- Lihuo Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shanghai Haohai Biotechnology Co.Ltd., Shanghai 201613, China
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- Shanghai Haohai Biotechnology Co.Ltd., Shanghai 201613, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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Intraoperative bleeding and postoperative bleeding are major surgical complications. Tissue sealants, hemostats, and adhesives provide the armamentarium for establishing hemostatic balance, including the tissue sealant fibrin. Fibrin sealants combine advantages including instantaneous effect, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. However, several challenges remain. This review summarizes current fibrin product generations and highlights new trends and potential strategies for future improvement.
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- Matthias Beudert
- Institute of Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany.,Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research, Josef-Schneider-Straße 2, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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The contracture-in-a-well. An in vitro model distinguishes bulk and interfacial processes of irreversible (fibrotic) cell-mediated contraction. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2022; 133:112661. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2022.112661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ramot Y, Steiner M, Lavie Y, Ezov N, Laub O, Cohen E, Schwartz Y, Nyska A. Safety and efficacy of sFilm-FS, a novel biodegradable fibrin sealant, in Göttingen minipigs. J Toxicol Pathol 2021; 34:319-330. [PMID: 34629733 PMCID: PMC8484930 DOI: 10.1293/tox.2021-0030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Bleeding during surgical procedures is a common complication. Therefore, hemostatic
agents have been developed to control bleeding, and fibrin sealants have several benefits.
sFilm-FS is a novel fibrin sealant that comprises a biodegradable co-polymeric film
embedded with human fibrinogen and thrombin. Herein, the safety and efficacy of sFilm-FS
were compared using a liver and spleen puncture model of Göttingen minipigs with those of
the standard hemostatic techniques (control animals) and EVARREST®, a reference
fibrin sealant. Hemostasis and reduced blood loss were more effectively achieved with
sFilm-FS than with the standard techniques in the control animals and comparable to those
achieved with EVARREST®. No treatment-related adverse effects were observed in
any of the groups. Histopathological evaluation indicated that sFilm-FS was slightly and
moderately reactive at the liver puncture site and spleen, respectively, compared with the
standard techniques in the control animals. These changes are expected degradation
reactions of the co-polymeric film and are not considered as adverse events. No
treatment-related abnormalities were noted in the other evaluated organs. Additionally, no
evidence of local or systemic thromboses was noted. These results support the use of
sFilm-FS for hemostasis in humans.
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- Yuval Ramot
- Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.,Department of Dermatology, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, 91120, Israel
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- Envigo CRS (Israel), Ness Ziona, 7403617, Israel
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- Envigo CRS (Israel), Ness Ziona, 7403617, Israel
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- Sealantium Medical, Afek Industrial Area, P.O.B. 11817, Rosh Ha'Ayin, 4809239, Israel
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- Sealantium Medical, Afek Industrial Area, P.O.B. 11817, Rosh Ha'Ayin, 4809239, Israel
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- Sealantium Medical, Afek Industrial Area, P.O.B. 11817, Rosh Ha'Ayin, 4809239, Israel
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- Consultant in Toxicologic Pathology, Yehuda HaMaccabi 31, floor 5, Tel Aviv, 6200515, Israel.,Tel Aviv University, 6200515, Israel
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Ravanbakhsh H, Bao G, Luo Z, Mongeau LG, Zhang YS. Composite Inks for Extrusion Printing of Biological and Biomedical Constructs. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:4009-4026. [PMID: 34510905 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Extrusion-based three-dimensional (3D) printing is an emerging technology for the fabrication of complex structures with various biological and biomedical applications. The method is based on the layer-by-layer construction of the product using a printable ink. The material used as the ink should possess proper rheological properties and desirable performances. Composite materials, which are extensively used in 3D printing applications, can improve the printability and offer superior performances for the printed constructs. Herein, we review composite inks with a focus on composite hydrogels. The properties of different additives including fibers and nanoparticles are discussed. The performances of various composite inks in biological and biomedical systems are delineated through analyzing the synergistic effects between the composite ink components. Different applications, including tissue engineering, tissue model engineering, soft robotics, and four-dimensional printing, are selected to demonstrate how 3D-printable composite inks are exploited to achieve various desired functionality. This review finally presents an outlook of future perspectives on the design of composite inks.
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- Hossein Ravanbakhsh
- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A0C3, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A0C3, Canada
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States.,Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A0C3, Canada
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Christiani T, Mys K, Dyer K, Kadlowec J, Iftode C, Vernengo AJ. Using embedded alginate microparticles to tune the properties of in situ forming poly( N-isopropylacrylamide)-graft-chondroitin sulfate bioadhesive hydrogels for replacement and repair of the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc. JOR Spine 2021; 4:e1161. [PMID: 34611588 PMCID: PMC8479524 DOI: 10.1002/jsp2.1161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Low back pain is a major public health issue associated with degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD). The early stages of degeneration are characterized by the dehydration of the central, gelatinous portion of the IVD, the nucleus pulposus (NP). One possible treatment approach is to replace the NP in the early stages of IVD degeneration with a hydrogel that restores healthy biomechanics while supporting tissue regeneration. The present study evaluates a novel thermosensitive hydrogel based on poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-graft-chondroitin sulfate) (PNIPAAM-g-CS) for NP replacement. The hypothesis was tested that the addition of freeze-dried, calcium crosslinked alginate microparticles (MPs) to aqueous solutions of PNIPAAm-g-CS would enable tuning of the rheological properties of the injectable solution, as well as the bioadhesive and mechanical properties of the thermally precipitated composite gel. Further, we hypothesized that the composite would support encapsulated cell viability and differentiation. Structure-material property relationships were evaluated by varying MP concentration and diameter. The addition of high concentrations (50 mg/mL) of small MPs (20 ± 6 μm) resulted in the greatest improvement in injectability, compressive mechanical properties, and bioadhesive strength of PNIPAAm-g-CS. This combination of PNIPAAM-g-CS and alginate MPs supported the survival, proliferation, and differentiation of adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells toward an NP-like phenotype in the presence of soluble GDF-6. When implanted ex vivo into the intradiscal cavity of degenerated porcine IVDs, the formulation restored the compressive and neutral zone stiffnesses to intact values and resisted expulsion under lateral bending. Overall, results indicate the potential of the hydrogel composite to serve as a scaffold for supporting NP regeneration. This work uniquely demonstrates that encapsulation of re-hydrating polysaccharide-based MPs may be an effective method for improving key functional properties of in situ forming hydrogels for orthopedic tissue engineering applications.
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- Thomas Christiani
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rowan UniversityGlassboroNew JerseyUSA
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- AO Research Institute DavosDavosSwitzerland
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rowan UniversityGlassboroNew JerseyUSA
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Baldwin Wallace UniversityBereaOhioUSA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, Rowan UniversityGlassboroNew JerseyUSA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rowan UniversityGlassboroNew JerseyUSA
- AO Research Institute DavosDavosSwitzerland
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Rowan UniversityGlassboroNew JerseyUSA
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Kim JA, An YH, Yim HG, Han WJ, Park YB, Park HJ, Kim MY, Jang J, Koh RH, Kim SH, Hwang NS, Ha CW. Injectable Fibrin/Polyethylene Oxide Semi-IPN Hydrogel for a Segmental Meniscal Defect Regeneration. Am J Sports Med 2021; 49:1538-1550. [PMID: 33764798 DOI: 10.1177/0363546521998021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Meniscal deficiency from meniscectomy is a common situation in clinical practices. Regeneration of the deficient meniscal portion, however, is still not feasible. PURPOSE To develop an injectable hydrogel system consisting of fibrin (Fb) and polyethylene oxide (PEO) and to estimate its clinical potential for treating a segmental defect of the meniscus in a rabbit meniscal defect model. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS The Fb/PEO hydrogel was fabricated by extruding 100 mg·mL-1 of fibrinogen solution and 2,500 U·mL-1 of thrombin solution containing 100 mg·mL-1 of PEO through a dual-syringe system. The hydrogels were characterized by rheological analysis and biodegradation tests. The meniscal defects of New Zealand White male rabbits were generated by removing 60% of the medial meniscus from the anterior side. The removed portion included the central portion. The Fb/PEO hydrogel was injected into the meniscal defect of the experimental knee through the joint space between the femoral condyle and tibial plateau at the anterior knee without a skin incision. The entire medial menisci from both knees of each rabbit were collected and photographed before placement in formalin for histological processing. Hematoxylin and eosin, safranin O, and immunohistochemical staining for type II collagen was performed. The biomechanical property of the regenerated meniscus was evaluated using a universal tensile machine. RESULTS The Fb/PEO hydrogel was fabricated by an in situ gelation process, and the hydrogel displayed a semi-interpenetrating polymer network structure. We demonstrated that the mechanical properties of Fb-based hydrogels increased in a PEO-dependent manner. Furthermore, the addition of PEO delayed the biodegradation of the hydrogel. Our in vivo data demonstrated that, as compared with Fb hydrogel, Fb/PEO hydrogel injection into the meniscectomy model showed improved tissue regeneration. The regenerated meniscal tissue by Fb/PEO hydrogel showed enhanced tissue quality, which was supported by the histological and biomechanical properties. CONCLUSION The Fb/PEO hydrogel had an effective tissue-regenerative ability through injection into the in vivo rabbit meniscal defect model. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This injectable hydrogel system can promote meniscal repair and be readily utilized in clinical application.
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- Jin-A Kim
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Bio-MAX/NBio Institute, Institute of Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR), Dong-A University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Bio-MAX/NBio Institute, Institute of Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Gasparri ML, Kuehn T, Ruscito I, Zuber V, Di Micco R, Galiano I, Navarro Quinones SC, Santurro L, Di Vittorio F, Meani F, Bassi V, Ditsch N, Mueller MD, Bellati F, Caserta D, Papadia A, Gentilini OD. Fibrin Sealants and Axillary Lymphatic Morbidity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 23 Clinical Randomized Trials. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13092056. [PMID: 33923153 PMCID: PMC8123055 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13092056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Axillary dissection is a highly mobile procedure with severe lymphatic consequences. The off-label application of fibrin sealants in the axilla, with the sole aim to eliminate dead space and to provoke sealing of the disrupted lymphatic vessels at the end of axillary dissection, is an experimental procedure to reduce lymphatic morbidity. The aim of our systematic review and meta-analysis is to investigate the effects of fibrin sealants on lymphatic morbidity after axillary dissection. Our results show that this experimental procedure is able to decrease the total axillary drainage output, the number of days before the axillary drainage is removed, and the length of hospital stay. However, no effects on the occurrence rate of axillary lymphocele or on the surgical site complications rate were demonstrated Abstract Background: use of fibrin sealants following pelvic, paraaortic, and inguinal lymphadenectomy may reduce lymphatic morbidity. The aim of this meta-analysis is to evaluate if this finding applies to the axillary lymphadenectomy. Methods: randomized trials evaluating the efficacy of fibrin sealants in reducing axillary lymphatic complications were included. Lymphocele, drainage output, surgical-site complications, and hospital stay were considered as outcomes. Results: twenty-three randomized studies, including patients undergoing axillary lymphadenectomy for breast cancer, melanoma, and Hodgkin’s disease, were included. Fibrin sealants did not affect axillary lymphocele incidence nor the surgical site complications. Drainage output, days with drainage, and hospital stay were reduced when fibrin sealants were applied (p < 0.0001, p < 0.005, p = 0.008). Conclusion: fibrin sealants after axillary dissection reduce the total axillary drainage output, the duration of drainage, and the hospital stay. No effects on the incidence of postoperative lymphocele and surgical site complications rate are found.
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- Maria Luisa Gasparri
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano EOC, via Tesserete 46, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland; (M.L.G.); (F.M.); (V.B.)
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI), via Giuseppe Buffi 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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- Interdisciplinary Breast Center, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum Esslingen, 73730 Neckar, Germany;
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- Gynecology Division, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, via di Grottarossa 1035, 00189 Rome, Italy; (I.R.); (F.B.); (D.C.)
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- Breast Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, San Raffaele University Hospital, via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy; (V.Z.); (R.D.M.); (I.G.); (L.S.); (F.D.V.); (O.D.G.)
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- Breast Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, San Raffaele University Hospital, via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy; (V.Z.); (R.D.M.); (I.G.); (L.S.); (F.D.V.); (O.D.G.)
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Breast Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, San Raffaele University Hospital, via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy; (V.Z.); (R.D.M.); (I.G.); (L.S.); (F.D.V.); (O.D.G.)
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- Breast Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, San Raffaele University Hospital, via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy; (V.Z.); (R.D.M.); (I.G.); (L.S.); (F.D.V.); (O.D.G.)
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- Breast Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, San Raffaele University Hospital, via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy; (V.Z.); (R.D.M.); (I.G.); (L.S.); (F.D.V.); (O.D.G.)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano EOC, via Tesserete 46, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland; (M.L.G.); (F.M.); (V.B.)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano EOC, via Tesserete 46, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland; (M.L.G.); (F.M.); (V.B.)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Augsburg, Stenglinstraße 2, 86156 Augsburg, Germany;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Bern, Friedbühlstrasse 19, 3010 Bern, Switzerland;
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- Gynecology Division, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, via di Grottarossa 1035, 00189 Rome, Italy; (I.R.); (F.B.); (D.C.)
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- Gynecology Division, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, via di Grottarossa 1035, 00189 Rome, Italy; (I.R.); (F.B.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano EOC, via Tesserete 46, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland; (M.L.G.); (F.M.); (V.B.)
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI), via Giuseppe Buffi 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
- Correspondence:
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- Breast Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, San Raffaele University Hospital, via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy; (V.Z.); (R.D.M.); (I.G.); (L.S.); (F.D.V.); (O.D.G.)
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FITC-Dextran Release from Cell-Embedded Fibrin Hydrogels. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11020337. [PMID: 33672379 PMCID: PMC7926394 DOI: 10.3390/biom11020337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Fibrin hydrogel is a central biological material in tissue engineering and drug delivery applications. As such, fibrin is typically combined with cells and biomolecules targeted to the regenerated tissue. Previous studies have analyzed the release of different molecules from fibrin hydrogels; however, the effect of embedded cells on the release profile has yet to be quantitatively explored. This study focused on the release of Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-dextran (FD) 250 kDa from fibrin hydrogels, populated with different concentrations of fibroblast or endothelial cells, during a 48-h observation period. The addition of cells to fibrin gels decreased the overall release by a small percentage (by 7-15% for fibroblasts and 6-8% for endothelial cells) relative to acellular gels. The release profile was shown to be modulated by various cellular activities, including gel degradation and physical obstruction to diffusion. Cell-generated forces and matrix deformation (i.e., densification and fiber alignment) were not found to significantly influence the release profiles. This knowledge is expected to improve fibrin integration in tissue engineering and drug delivery applications by enabling predictions and ways to modulate the release profiles of various biomolecules.
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Madhumanchi S, Srichana T, Domb AJ. Polymeric Biomaterials. Biomed Mater 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-49206-9_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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An YH, Kim JA, Yim HG, Han WJ, Park YB, Jin Park H, Young Kim M, Jang J, Koh RH, Kim SH, Hwang NS, Ha CW. Meniscus regeneration with injectable Pluronic/PMMA-reinforced fibrin hydrogels in a rabbit segmental meniscectomy model. J Tissue Eng 2021; 12:20417314211050141. [PMID: 34721832 PMCID: PMC8552387 DOI: 10.1177/20417314211050141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Injectable hydrogel systems are a facile approach to apply to the damaged meniscus in a minimally invasive way. We herein developed a clinically applicable and injectable semi-interpenetrated network (semi-IPN) hydrogel system based on fibrin (Fb), reinforced with Pluronic F127 (F127) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), to improve the intrinsic weak mechanical properties. Through the dual-syringe device system, the hydrogel could form a gel state within about 50 s, and the increment of compressive modulus of Fb hydrogels was achieved by adding F127 from 3.0% (72.0 ± 4.3 kPa) to 10.0% (156.0 ± 9.8 kPa). The shear modulus was enhanced by adding PMMA microbeads (26.0 ± 1.1 kPa), which was higher than Fb (13.5 ± 0.5 kPa) and Fb/F127 (21.7 ± 0.8 kPa). Moreover, the addition of F127 and PMMA also delayed the rate of enzymatic biodegradation of Fb hydrogel. Finally, we confirmed that both Fb/F127 and Fb/F127/PMMA hydrogels showed accelerated tissue repair in the in vivo segmental defect of the rabbit meniscus model. In addition, the histological analysis showed that the quality of the regenerated tissues healed by Fb/F127 was particularly comparable to that of healthy tissue. The biomechanical strength of the regenerated tissues of Fb/F127 (3.50 ± 0.35 MPa) and Fb/F127/PMMA (3.59 ± 0.89 MPa) was much higher than that of Fb (0.82 ± 0.05 MPa) but inferior to that of healthy tissue (6.63 ± 1.12 MPa). These results suggest that the reinforcement of Fb hydrogel using FDA-approved synthetic biomaterials has great potential to be used clinically.
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- Young-Hyeon An
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Bio-MAX/N-Bio Institute, Institute of Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR), Dong-A University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Bio-MAX/N-Bio Institute, Institute of Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Shabi O, Natan S, Kolel A, Mukherjee A, Tchaicheeyan O, Wolfenson H, Kiryati N, Lesman A. Motion magnification analysis of microscopy videos of biological cells. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0240127. [PMID: 33151976 PMCID: PMC7644077 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
It is well recognized that isolated cardiac muscle cells beat in a periodic manner. Recently, evidence indicates that other, non-muscle cells, also perform periodic motions that are either imperceptible under conventional lab microscope lens or practically not easily amenable for analysis of oscillation amplitude, frequency, phase of movement and its direction. Here, we create a real-time video analysis tool to visually magnify and explore sub-micron rhythmic movements performed by biological cells and the induced movements in their surroundings. Using this tool, we suggest that fibroblast cells perform small fluctuating movements with a dominant frequency that is dependent on their surrounding substrate and its stiffness.
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- Oren Shabi
- School of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Chen YS, Loh EW, Shen SC, Su YH, Tam KW. Efficacy of Fibrin Sealant in Reducing Complication Risk After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obes Surg 2020; 31:1158-1167. [PMID: 33145716 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-05098-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Complications including staple-line leakage and bleeding may occur after sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. In this meta-analysis, the efficacy of fibrin sealant in strengthening the staple line and reducing complication risk after bariatric surgery was evaluated. METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published up to October 2020. Pooled estimates of the outcomes were computed using a random effects model. The primary outcomes were bleeding and leakage; secondary outcomes were gastric stricture, length of hospital stay, reoperation rate, and total operation time. RESULTS In total, 9 RCTs including 2136 patients were reviewed. Our meta-analysis revealed that compared with controls, fibrin sealants decreased incidence of bleeding significantly (risk ratio [RR] = 0.42; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.18-0.97), but did not demonstrate significant differences in reducing the incidence of leakage (RR = 0.62; 95% CI, 0.23-1.73), gastric stricture (RR = 1.16; 95% CI, 0.46-2.91), reoperation rate (RR = 0.85; CI, 0.14-5.14), or length of hospital stay (weighted mean difference = 0.62; 95% CI, - 0.31 to 1.55). Compared with oversewing, fibrin sealant use reduced the operation time; however, their efficacies in reducing the incidence of postoperative bleeding and leakage did not differ significantly. CONCLUSIONS Although applying fibrin sealants to the staple line in bariatric surgery may provide favorable results, but it may not reduce postoperative leakage and stricture incidence significantly. Nevertheless, the application of fibrin sealants as a method for reducing risks of complications after bariatric surgery warrant further investigation.
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- Yi-Shyue Chen
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Center for Evidence-Based Health Care, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Cochrane Taiwan, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, 291, Zhongzheng Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, 23561, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, 291, Zhongzheng Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, 23561, Taiwan
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Center for Evidence-Based Health Care, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
- Cochrane Taiwan, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, 291, Zhongzheng Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, 23561, Taiwan.
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan.
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