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Lu Y, Mehling M, Huan S, Bai L, Rojas OJ. Biofabrication with microbial cellulose: from bioadaptive designs to living materials. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:7363-7391. [PMID: 38864385 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00641g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Nanocellulose is not only a renewable material but also brings functions that are opening new technological opportunities. Here we discuss a special subset of this material, in its fibrillated form, which is produced by aerobic microorganisms, namely, bacterial nanocellulose (BNC). BNC offers distinct advantages over plant-derived counterparts, including high purity and high degree of polymerization as well as crystallinity, strength, and water-holding capacity, among others. More remarkably, beyond classical fermentative protocols, it is possible to grow BNC on non-planar interfaces, opening new possibilities in the assembly of advanced bottom-up structures. In this review, we discuss the recent advances in the area of BNC-based biofabrication of three-dimensional (3D) designs by following solid- and soft-material templating. These methods are shown as suitable platforms to achieve bioadaptive constructs comprising highly interlocked biofilms that can be tailored with precise control over nanoscale morphological features. BNC-based biofabrication opens applications that are not possible by using traditional manufacturing routes, including direct ink writing of hydrogels. This review emphasizes the critical contributions of microbiology, colloid and surface science, as well as additive manufacturing in achieving bioadaptive designs from living matter. The future impact of BNC biofabrication is expected to take advantage of material and energy integration, residue utilization, circularity and social latitudes. Leveraging existing infrastructure, the scaleup of biofabrication routes will contribute to a new generation of advanced materials rooted in exciting synergies that combine biology, chemistry, engineering and material sciences.
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- Yi Lu
- Bioproducts Institute, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
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- Bioproducts Institute, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science and Technology (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science and Technology (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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- Bioproducts Institute, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
- Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada.
- Department of Wood Science, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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He P, Wang D, Zheng R, Wang H, Fu L, Tang G, Shi Z, Wu Y, Yang G. An antibacterial biologic patch based on bacterial cellulose for repair of infected hernias. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 333:121942. [PMID: 38494213 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121942] [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: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Infection-associated complications and repair failures and antibiotic resistance have emerged as a formidable challenge in hernia repair surgery. Consequently, the development of antibiotic-free antibacterial patches for hernia repair has become an exigent clinical necessity. Herein, a GBC/Gel/LL37 biological patch (biopatch) with exceptional antibacterial properties is fabricated by grafting 2-Methacryloyloxyethyl trimethylammonium chloride (METAC), a unique quaternary ammonium salt with vinyl, onto bacterial cellulose (GBC), followed by compounding with gelatin (Gel) and LL37. The GBC/Gel/LL37 biopatch exhibits stable swelling capacity, remarkable mechanical properties, flexibility, and favorable biocompatibility. The synergistic effect of METAC and LL37 confers upon the GBC/Gel/LL37 biopatch excellent antibacterial efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, effectively eliminating invading bacteria without the aid of exogenous antibiotics in vivo while significantly reducing local acute inflammation caused by infection. Furthermore, the practical efficacy of the GBC/Gel/LL37 biopatch is evaluated in an infected ventral hernia model, revealing that the GBC/Gel/LL37 biopatch can prevent the formation of visceral adhesions, facilitate the repair of infected ventral hernia, and effectively mitigate chronic inflammation. The prepared antibacterial GBC/Gel/LL37 biopatch is very effective in dealing with the risk of infection in hernia repair surgery and offers potential clinical opportunities for other soft injuries, exhibiting considerable clinical application prospects.
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- Pengyu He
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- College of Medicine, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian, Henan 463000, China; Zhumadian Central Hospital, Zhumadian, Henan 463000, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.
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Lyu P, Feng J, Zeng Y, Zhang Y, Wu S, Gao J, Hu X, Chen J, Zhou G, Zhao W. Harnessing Smectic Ordering for Electric-Field-Driven Guided-Growth of Surface Topography in a Liquid Crystal Polymer. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307726. [PMID: 38126679 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The guided-growth strategy has been widely explored and proved its efficacy in fabricating surface micro/nanostructures in a variety of systems. However, soft materials like polymers are much less investigated partly due to the lack of strong internal driving mechanisms. Herein, the possibility of utilizing liquid crystal (LC) ordering of smectic liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) to induce guided growth of surface topography during the formation of electrohydrodynamic (EHD) patterns is demonstrated. In a two-stage growth, regular stripes are first found to selectively emerge from the homogeneously aligned region of an initially flat LCP film, and then extend neatly along the normal direction of the boundary line between homogeneous and homeotropic alignments. The stripes can maintain their directions for quite a distance before deviating. Coupled with the advanced tools for controlling LC alignment, intricate surface topographies can be produced in LCP films starting from relatively simple designs. The regularity of grown pattern is determined by the LC ordering of the polymer material, and influenced by conditions of EHD growth. The proposed approach provides new opportunities to employ LCPs in optical and electrical applications.
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- Pengrong Lyu
- SCNU-TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM), National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, No. 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- SCNU-TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM), National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, No. 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- SCNU-TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM), National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, No. 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- SCNU-TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM), National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, No. 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- SCNU-TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM), National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, No. 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- YongJiang Laboratory, No. 1792 Cihai South Road, Ningbo, 315202, P. R. China
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- SCNU-TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM), National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, No. 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology & Institute of Electronic Paper Displays, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- SCNU-TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM), National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, No. 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology & Institute of Electronic Paper Displays, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- SCNU-TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM), National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, No. 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology & Institute of Electronic Paper Displays, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Guohua Optoelectronics Tech. Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518110, China
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- SCNU-TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM), National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, No. 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology & Institute of Electronic Paper Displays, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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Samal P, Kumar Samal JR, Rho HS, van Beurden D, van Blitterswijk C, Truckenmüller R, Giselbrecht S. Direct deep UV lithography to micropattern PMMA for stem cell culture. Mater Today Bio 2023; 22:100779. [PMID: 37701129 PMCID: PMC10494264 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100779] [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: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Microengineering is increasingly being used for controlling the microenvironment of stem cells. Here, a novel method for fabricating structures with subcellular dimensions in commonly available thermoplastic poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is shown. Microstructures are produced in PMMA substrates using Deep Ultraviolet lithography, and the effect of different developers is described. Microgrooves fabricated in PMMA are used for the neuronal differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs) directly on the polymer. The fabrication of 3D, curvilinear patterned surfaces is also highlighted. A 3D multilayered microfluidic chip is fabricated using this method, which includes a porous polycarbonate (PC) membrane as cell culture substrate. Besides directly manufacturing PMMA-based microfluidic devices, an application of the novel approach is shown where a reusable PMMA master is created for replicating microstructures with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). As an application example, microchannels fabricated in PDMS are used to selectively expose mESCs to soluble factors in a localized manner. The described microfabrication process offers a remarkably simple method to fabricate for example multifunctional topographical or microfluidic culture substrates outside cleanrooms, thereby using inexpensive and widely accessible equipment. The versatility of the underlying process could find various applications also in optical systems and surface modification of biomedical implants.
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- Pinak Samal
- MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Mepsgen Co., Ltd., 7F, Hanyang Tower, 12, Beobwon-ro-11-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Acet Ö, Dikici E, Acet BÖ, Odabaşı M, Mijakovic I, Pandit S. Inhibition of bacterial adhesion by epigallocatechin gallate attached polymeric membranes. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 221:113024. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.113024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ajdary R, Abidnejad R, Lehtonen J, Kuula J, Raussi-Lehto E, Kankuri E, Tardy B, Rojas OJ. Bacterial nanocellulose enables auxetic supporting implants. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 284:119198. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Shrivastav P, Pramanik S, Vaidya G, Abdelgawad MA, Ghoneim MM, Singh A, Abualsoud BM, Amaral LS, Abourehab MAS. Bacterial cellulose as a potential biopolymer in biomedical applications: a state-of-the-art review. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:3199-3241. [PMID: 35445674 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02709c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Throughout history, natural biomaterials have benefited society. Nevertheless, in recent years, tailoring natural materials for diverse biomedical applications accompanied with sustainability has become the focus. With the progress in the field of materials science, novel approaches for the production, processing, and functionalization of biomaterials to obtain specific architectures have become achievable. This review highlights an immensely adaptable natural biomaterial, bacterial cellulose (BC). BC is an emerging sustainable biopolymer with immense potential in the biomedical field due to its unique physical properties such as flexibility, high porosity, good water holding capacity, and small size; chemical properties such as high crystallinity, foldability, high purity, high polymerization degree, and easy modification; and biological characteristics such as biodegradability, biocompatibility, excellent biological affinity, and non-biotoxicity. The structure of BC consists of glucose monomer units polymerized via cellulose synthase in β-1-4 glucan chains, creating BC nano fibrillar bundles with a uniaxial orientation. BC-based composites have been extensively investigated for diverse biomedical applications due to their similarity to the extracellular matrix structure. The recent progress in nanotechnology allows the further modification of BC, producing novel BC-based biomaterials for various applications. In this review, we strengthen the existing knowledge on the production of BC and BC composites and their unique properties, and highlight the most recent advances, focusing mainly on the delivery of active pharmaceutical compounds, tissue engineering, and wound healing. Further, we endeavor to present the challenges and prospects for BC-associated composites for their application in the biomedical field.
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- Prachi Shrivastav
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Sector 67, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali, Punjab 160 062, India.,Bombay College of Pharmacy, Kolivery Village, Mathuradas Colony, Kalina, Vakola, Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400 098, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Studies in Food Technology, Davangere University, Davangere 577007, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka, Al Jouf 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah 13713, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, J.S. University, Shikohabad, Firozabad, UP 283135, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, 19328, Jordan
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- Department of Bioengineering (USP ALUMNI), University of São Paulo (USP), Av. Trabalhador São Carlense, 400, 13566590, São Carlos (SP), Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 11566, Egypt
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Zhuge W, Liu H, Wang W, Wang J. Microfluidic Bioscaffolds for Regenerative Engineering. ENGINEERED REGENERATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.engreg.2021.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Ajdary R, Tardy BL, Mattos BD, Bai L, Rojas OJ. Plant Nanomaterials and Inspiration from Nature: Water Interactions and Hierarchically Structured Hydrogels. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2001085. [PMID: 32537860 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202001085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Revised: 03/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Recent developments in the area of plant-based hydrogels are introduced, especially those derived from wood as a widely available, multiscale, and hierarchical source of nanomaterials, as well as other cell wall elements. With water being fundamental in a hydrogel, water interactions, hydration, and swelling, all critically important in designing, processing, and achieving the desired properties of sustainable and functional hydrogels, are highlighted. A plant, by itself, is a form of a hydrogel, at least at given states of development, and for this reason phenomena such as fluid transport, diffusion, capillarity, and ionic effects are examined. These aspects are highly relevant not only to plants, especially lignified tissues, but also to the porous structures produced after removal of water (foams, sponges, cryogels, xerogels, and aerogels). Thus, a useful source of critical and comprehensive information is provided regarding the synthesis of hydrogels from plant materials (and especially wood nanostructures), and about the role of water, not only for processing but for developing hydrogel properties and uses.
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- Rubina Ajdary
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, Aalto, Espoo, FIN-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, Aalto, Espoo, FIN-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, Aalto, Espoo, FIN-00076, Finland
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- Departments of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Chemistry and, Wood Science, The University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, Aalto, Espoo, FIN-00076, Finland
- Departments of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Chemistry and, Wood Science, The University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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Anton-Sales I, Koivusalo L, Skottman H, Laromaine A, Roig A. Limbal Stem Cells on Bacterial Nanocellulose Carriers for Ocular Surface Regeneration. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2003937. [PMID: 33586332 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202003937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Limbal stem cells (LSCs) are already used in cell-based treatments for ocular surface disorders. Clinical translation of LSCs-based therapies critically depends on the successful delivery, survival, and retention of these therapeutic cells to the desired region. Such a major bottleneck could be overcome by using an appropriate carrier to provide anchoring sites and structural support to LSC culture and transplantation. Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is an appealing, yet unexplored, candidate for this application because of its biocompatibility, animal-free origin and mechanical stability. Here, BNC as a vehicle for human embryonic stem cells-derived LSC (hESC-LSC) are investigated. To enhance cell-biomaterial interactions, a plasma activation followed by a Collagen IV and Laminin coating of the BNC substrates is implemented. This surface functionalization with human extracellular matrix proteins greatly improved the attachment and survival of hESC-LSC without compromising the flexible, robust and semi-transparent nature of the BNC. The surface characteristics of the BNC substrates are described and a preliminary ex vivo test in simulated transplantation scenarios is provided. Importantly, it is shown that hESC-LSC retain their self-renewal and stemness characteristics up to 21 days on BNC substrates. These results open the door for future research on hESC-LSC/BNC constructs to treat severe ocular surface pathologies.
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- Irene Anton-Sales
- Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön katu 34, Tampere, 33520, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön katu 34, Tampere, 33520, Finland
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- Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193, Spain
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- Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193, Spain
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Fatima A, Yasir S, Khan MS, Manan S, Ullah MW, Ul-Islam M. Plant extract-loaded bacterial cellulose composite membrane for potential biomedical applications. JOURNAL OF BIORESOURCES AND BIOPRODUCTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jobab.2020.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Prathapan R, Ghosh AK, Knapp A, Vijayakumar A, Bogari NNJ, Abraham BD, Al-Ghabkari A, Fery A, Hu J. In Situ Alignment of Bacterial Cellulose Using Wrinkling. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:7898-7907. [PMID: 35019530 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c01030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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A scalable method for the assembly of oriented bacterial cellulose (BC) films is presented based on using wrinkled thin silicone substrates of meter-square size as templates during biotechnological syntheses of BC. Control samples, including flat templated and template-free bacterial cellulose, along with the oriented BC, are morphologically characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Multiple functional properties including wettability, birefringence, mechanical strength, crystallinity, water retention, thermal stability, etc., are being characterized for the BC samples, where the wrinkling-induced in situ BC alignment not only significantly improved material mechanical properties (both strength and toughness) but also endowed unique material surface characteristics such as wettability, crystallinity, and thermal stability. Owing to the enhanced properties observed, potential applications of wrinkle templated BC in printing and cell culture are being demonstrated as a proof of concept, which renders their approach promising for various biomedical and packaging applications.
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- Ragesh Prathapan
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physics, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research, Dresden 01069, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physics, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research, Dresden 01069, Germany
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, AIIM Facility University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada.,Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre, Department of Biochemistry, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 1A3, Canada
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physics, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research, Dresden 01069, Germany.,Chair for Physical Chemistry of Polymeric Materials, Technical University Dresden, Dresden 01062, Germany.,Cluster of Excellence Centre for Advancing Electronics Dresden (CFAED), Technical University Dresden, Dresden 01062, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
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Greca LG, Rafiee M, Karakoç A, Lehtonen J, Mattos BD, Tardy BL, Rojas OJ. Guiding Bacterial Activity for Biofabrication of Complex Materials via Controlled Wetting of Superhydrophobic Surfaces. ACS NANO 2020; 14:12929-12937. [PMID: 33016698 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c03999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Superhydrophobic surfaces are promising for preventing fouling and the formation of biofilms, with important implications in the food chain, maritime transport, and health sciences, among others. In this work, we exploit the interplay between wetting principles of superhydrophobic surfaces and microbial fouling for advanced three-dimensional (3D) biofabrication of biofilms. We utilize hydrostatic and capillary pressures to finely control the air-water interface and the aerotaxis-driven biofabrication on superhydrophobic surfaces. Superhydrophobic 3D molds are produced by a simple surface modification that partially embeds hydrophobic particles in silicone rubber. Thereafter, the molds allow the templating of the air-water interface of the culture medium, where the aerobic nanocellulose-producing bacteria (Komagataeibacter medellinensis) are incubated. The biofabricated replicas are hollow and seamless nanofibrous objects with a controlled morphology. Gradients of thickness, topographical feature size, and fiber orientation on the biofilm are obtained by controlling wetting, incubation time, and nutrient availability. Furthermore, we demonstrate that capillary length limitations are overcome by using pressurized closed molds, whereby a persistent air plastron allows the formation of 3D microstructures, regardless of their morphological complexity. We also demonstrate that interfacial biofabrication is maintained for at least 12 days without observable fouling of the mold surface. In summary, we achieve controlled biofouling of the air-water interface as imposed by the experimental framework under controlled wetting. The latter is central to both microorganism-based biofabrication and fouling, which are major factors connecting nanoscience, synthetic biology, and microbiology.
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- Luiz G Greca
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
- Department of Communications and Networking, School of Electrical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 15500, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
- Departments of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Chemistry, and Wood Science, University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
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Qi LL, Zhong CY, Deng ZH, Dai TT, Chang JQ, Wang SM, Fang XD, Meng G. Bacterial cellulose templated p-Co3O4/n-ZnO nanocomposite with excellent VOCs response performance. CHINESE J CHEM PHYS 2020. [DOI: 10.1063/1674-0068/cjcp2003038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Ling-li Qi
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Materials, Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
- Advanced Laser Technology Laboratory of Anhui Province, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230037, China
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- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Materials, Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
- Advanced Laser Technology Laboratory of Anhui Province, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230037, China
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- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Materials, Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Materials, Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Materials, Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
- Advanced Laser Technology Laboratory of Anhui Province, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230037, China
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- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Materials, Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
- Advanced Laser Technology Laboratory of Anhui Province, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230037, China
- Sino-German College of Intelligent Manufacturing, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Materials, Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
- Advanced Laser Technology Laboratory of Anhui Province, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230037, China
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Song Q, Pifferi S, Shi L, Chen C, Proietti Zaccaria R, Menini A, Cao J, Zhang Q, Torre V. Textured nanofibrils drive microglial phenotype. Biomaterials 2020; 257:120177. [PMID: 32682149 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Microglia are highly plastic cells that change their properties in response to their microenvironment. By using immunofluorescence, live-cell imaging, electrophysiological recordings and RNA sequencing, we investigated the regulation of modified bacterial cellulose (mBC) nanofibril substrates on microglial properties. We demonstrate that mBC substrates induce ramified microglia with constantly extending and retracting processes, reminiscent of what is observed in vivo. Patch-clamp recordings show that microglia acquire a more negative resting membrane potential and have increased inward rectifier K+ currents, caused by an upregulation of Kir2.1 channels. Transcriptome analysis shows upregulation of genes involved in the immune response and downregulation of genes linked to cell adhesion and cell motion. Furthermore, Arp2/3 complex activation and integrin-mediated signaling modulate microglial morphology and motility. Our studies demonstrate that mBC nanofibril substrates modulate microglial phenotype, paving the way for a microglia-material interface that may be very valuable for anti-neuroinflammatory drug screening.
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- Qin Song
- International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA), Trieste, 34136, Italy; School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315100, PR China; Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, PR China
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- International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA), Trieste, 34136, Italy; Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, PR China
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- School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, PR China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, PR China; Italian Institute of Technology, Genova, 16163, Italy
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- International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA), Trieste, 34136, Italy
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- School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, PR China
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- School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, PR China.
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- International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA), Trieste, 34136, Italy; School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, PR China; Joint Laboratory of Biophysics and Translational Medicine, ISM-SISSA, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, PR China; Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, PR China.
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The fabrication of polylactide/cellulose nanocomposites with enhanced crystallization and mechanical properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 155:1578-1588. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.11.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Revised: 11/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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High-density phage particles immobilization in surface-modified bacterial cellulose for ultra-sensitive and selective electrochemical detection of Staphylococcus aureus. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 157:112163. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Xia L, Zhu W, Wang Y, He S, Chai R. Regulation of Neural Stem Cell Proliferation and Differentiation by Graphene-Based Biomaterials. Neural Plast 2019; 2019:3608386. [PMID: 31737061 PMCID: PMC6817925 DOI: 10.1155/2019/3608386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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The transplantation of neural stem cells (NSCs) has become an emerging treatment for neural degeneration. A key factor in such treatments is to manipulate NSC behaviors such as proliferation and differentiation, resulting in the eventual regulation of NSC fate. Novel bionanomaterials have shown usefulness in guiding the proliferation and differentiation of NSCs due to the materials' unique morphological and topological properties. Among the nanomaterials, graphene has drawn increasing attention for neural regeneration applications based on the material's excellent physicochemical properties, surface modifications, and biocompatibility. In this review, we summarize recent works on the use of graphene-based biomaterials for regulating NSC behaviors and the potential use of these materials in clinical treatment. We also discuss the limitations of graphene-based nanomaterials for use in clinical practice. Finally, we provide some future prospects for graphene-based biomaterial applications in neural regeneration.
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- Lin Xia
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, MOE Key Laboratory for Developmental Genes and Human Disease, Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Biomedical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Zhangjiagang City First People's Hospital, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang Hospital of Suzhou University, Zhangjiagang 215600, China
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- ENT Institute and Otorhinolaryngology Department of Affiliated Eye and ENT Hospital, Key Laboratory of Hearing Medicine of NHFPC, Shanghai Engineering Research Centre of Cochlear Implant, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 211102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, MOE Key Laboratory for Developmental Genes and Human Disease, Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Biomedical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- ENT Institute and Otorhinolaryngology Department of Affiliated Eye and ENT Hospital, Key Laboratory of Hearing Medicine of NHFPC, Shanghai Engineering Research Centre of Cochlear Implant, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 211102, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neural Regeneration and Repair, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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Carvalho T, Guedes G, Sousa FL, Freire CSR, Santos HA. Latest Advances on Bacterial Cellulose-Based Materials for Wound Healing, Delivery Systems, and Tissue Engineering. Biotechnol J 2019; 14:e1900059. [PMID: 31468684 DOI: 10.1002/biot.201900059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2019] [Revised: 08/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a nanocellulose form produced by some nonpathogenic bacteria. BC presents unique physical, chemical, and biological properties that make it a very versatile material and has found application in several fields, namely in food industry, cosmetics, and biomedicine. This review overviews the latest state-of-the-art usage of BC on three important areas of the biomedical field, namely delivery systems, wound dressing and healing materials, and tissue engineering for regenerative medicine. BC will be reviewed as a promising biopolymer for the design and development of innovative materials for the mentioned applications. Overall, BC is shown to be an effective and versatile carrier for delivery systems, a safe and multicustomizable patch or graft for wound dressing and healing applications, and a material that can be further tuned to better adjust for each tissue engineering application, by using different methods.
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- Tiago Carvalho
- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland.,Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland.,Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland.,Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
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Silk sericin-enhanced microstructured bacterial cellulose as tissue engineering scaffold towards prospective gut repair. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 102:502-510. [PMID: 31147021 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.04.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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As a first step towards the production of functional cell sheets applicable for the regeneration of gut muscle layer, microstructured bacterial cellulose (mBC) was assessed for its ability to support the growth of enteric nervous system (ENS) and gut smooth muscle cells (SMCs). To improve the cellular response, mBC was modified with silk sericin (SS) which has renowned abilities in supporting tissue regeneration. While SS did not impair the line structures imparted to BC by PDMS templates, similarly to the patterns, it affected its physical properties, ultimately leading to variations in the behavior of cells cultured onto these substrates. Enabled by the stripes on mBC, both SMCs and ENS cells were aligned in vitro, presenting the in vivo-like morphology essential for peristalsis and gut function. Interestingly, cell growth and differentiation remarkably enhanced upon SS addition to the samples, indicating the promise of the mBC-SS constructs as biomaterial not only for gut engineering, but also for tissues where cellular alignment is required for function, namely the heart, blood vessels, and similars.
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Anton-Sales I, Beekmann U, Laromaine A, Roig A, Kralisch D. Opportunities of Bacterial Cellulose to Treat Epithelial Tissues. Curr Drug Targets 2019; 20:808-822. [PMID: 30488795 PMCID: PMC7046991 DOI: 10.2174/1389450120666181129092144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Revised: 10/22/2018] [Accepted: 11/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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In this mini-review, we highlight the potential of the biopolymer bacterial cellulose to treat damaged epithelial tissues. Epithelial tissues are cell sheets that delimitate both the external body surfaces and the internal cavities and organs. Epithelia serve as physical protection to underlying organs, regulate the diffusion of molecules and ions, secrete substances and filtrate body fluids, among other vital functions. Because of their continuous exposure to environmental stressors, damage to epithelial tissues is highly prevalent. Here, we first compare the properties of bacterial cellulose to the current gold standard, collagen, and then we examine the use of bacterial cellulose patches to heal specific epithelial tissues; the outer skin, the ocular surface, the oral mucosa and other epithelial surfaces. Special emphasis is made on the dermis since, to date, this is the most widespread medical use of bacterial cellulose. It is important to note that some epithelial tissues represent only the outermost layer of more complex structures such as the skin or the cornea. In these situations, depending on the penetration of the lesion, bacterial cellulose might also be involved in the regeneration of, for instance, inner connective tissue.
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- Address correspondence to these authors at the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), 08193 Bellaterra, Catalunya, Spain; Tel: +34935801853; E-mails: ;
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- Address correspondence to these authors at the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), 08193 Bellaterra, Catalunya, Spain; Tel: +34935801853; E-mails: ;
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Yang J, Du M, Wang L, Li S, Wang G, Yang X, Zhang L, Fang Y, Zheng W, Yang G, Jiang X. Bacterial Cellulose as a Supersoft Neural Interfacing Substrate. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:33049-33059. [PMID: 30208275 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b12083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Biocompatible neural interfaces hold great promise for treating neurological disorders and enhancing the mental and physical ability of human beings. Most of the currently available neural interfaces are made from rigid, dense inorganic materials that cause tissue damage. We present supersoft multichannel electrodes by depositing gold layers on thin bacterial cellulose (BC) (Au-BC electrodes). The Young's modulus of BC ( EBC = 120 kPa) is between those of the brain tissue ( Ebrain = 2.7-3.1 kPa) and the peripheral neural tissues ( Eperipheral nerve = 580-840 kPa). The bending stiffness of the Au-BC electrodes corresponds to 1/5200 of Au-polyimide electrodes with the same layout. Furthermore, the Au-BC electrodes are highly durable (conductivity >95% after 100 cycles of 180° bending). In vivo recording of brain electric activity demonstrates the great potential of the Au-BC electrodes for neural interfacing applications.
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- Junchuan Yang
- Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology, CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience , National Center for NanoScience and Technology , Beijing , 100190 , China
- National Engineering Research Center for Nano-Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , 430074 , China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology, CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience , National Center for NanoScience and Technology , Beijing , 100190 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100049 , China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology, CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience , National Center for NanoScience and Technology , Beijing , 100190 , China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Nano-Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , 430074 , China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology, CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience , National Center for NanoScience and Technology , Beijing , 100190 , China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology, CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience , National Center for NanoScience and Technology , Beijing , 100190 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100049 , China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology, CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience , National Center for NanoScience and Technology , Beijing , 100190 , China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology, CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience , National Center for NanoScience and Technology , Beijing , 100190 , China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology, CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience , National Center for NanoScience and Technology , Beijing , 100190 , China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Nano-Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology , Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , 430074 , China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology, CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience , National Center for NanoScience and Technology , Beijing , 100190 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100049 , China
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Vadaye Kheiry E, Parivar K, Baharara J, Fazly Bazzaz BS, Iranbakhsh A. The osteogenesis of bacterial cellulose scaffold loaded with fisetin. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2018; 21:965-971. [PMID: 30524698 PMCID: PMC6272066 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2018.25465.6296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2017] [Accepted: 03/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Bacterial cellulose (BC) has applications in medical science, it is easily synthesized, economic and purer compared to plant cellulose. The present study aimed to evaluate BC, a biocompatible natural polymer, as a scaffold for the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) loaded with fisetin, a phytoestrogen. MATERIALS AND METHODS BC hydrogel scaffold was prepared from Gluconaceter xylinus and characterized through scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Biocompatibility of BC was measured by MTT assay, BMSCs were obtained from femur of rat and the osteogenic potential of the BC scaffold cultured with BMSCs and loaded with fisetin, was investigated by measuring the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, alizarin red staining (ARS) and real-time PCR in terms of osteoblast-specific marker, osteocalcin (OCN) and osteopontin (OPN). RESULTS Biocompatibility results did not show any toxic effects of BC scaffold on BMSCs, while it increased cell viability. The data showed that BC loaded fisetin differentiated BMSCs into osteoblasts as demonstrated by ALP activity assays and ARS in vitro. Moreover, results from gene expression assay showed the expression of OCN and OPN genes was increased in cells that were seeded on the BC scaffold loaded with fisetin. CONCLUSION According to the results of the present study, BC loaded with fisetin is an effective strategy to promote osteogenic differentiation and a proper localized delivery system, which could be a potential candidate in bone tissue engineering.
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- Elahe Vadaye Kheiry
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Animal Development and Applied Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Gonçalves-Pimentel C, Moreno GMM, Trindade BS, Isaac AR, Rodrigues CG, Savariradjane M, de Albuquerque AV, de Andrade Aguiar JL, Andrade-da-Costa BLDS. Cellulose exopolysaccharide from sugarcane molasses as a suitable substrate for 2D and 3D neuron and astrocyte primary cultures. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2018; 29:139. [PMID: 30120571 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-018-6147-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Bacteria-synthesized polysaccharides have attracted interest for biomedical applications as promising biomaterials to be used as implants and scaffolds. The present study tested the hypothesis that cellulose exopolysaccharide (CEC) produced from sugarcane molasses of low cost and adequate purity would be suitable as a template for 2D and 3D neuron and/or astrocyte primary cultures, considering its low toxicity. CEC biocompatibility in these primary cultures was evaluated with respect to cell viability, adhesion, growth and cell function (calcium imaging). Polystyrene or Matrigel® matrix were used as comparative controls. We demonstrated that the properties of this CEC in the 2D or 3D configurations are suitable for differentiation of cortical astrocytes and neurons in single or mixed cultures. No toxicity was detected in neurons that showed NMDA-induced Ca2+ influx. Unlike other polysaccharides of bacterial synthesis, the CEC was efficient as a support even in the absence of surface conjugation with extracellular matrix proteins, maintaining physiological characteristics of cultured neural cells. These observations open up the perspective for development of a novel 3D biofunctional scaffold produced from bacterial cellulose and obtained from renewable sources whose residues are not pollutants. Its low cost and possibility to be manufactured in scale are also suitable for potential applications in regenerative medicine.
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- Catarina Gonçalves-Pimentel
- Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal do Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
- Champalimaud Research, Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal do Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal do Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Biofísica e Radiobiologia, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- INSERM, UMR-839, Institut du Fer a Moulin, Université Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris VI, Paris, France
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Tronser T, Laromaine A, Roig A, Levkin PA. Bacterial Cellulose Promotes Long-Term Stemness of mESC. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:16260-16269. [PMID: 29676562 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b01992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
Stem cells possess unique properties, such as the ability to self-renew and the potential to differentiate into an organism's various cell types. These make them highly valuable in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. Their properties are precisely regulated in vivo through complex mechanisms that include multiple cues arising from the cell interaction with the surrounding extracellular matrix, neighboring cells, and soluble factors. Although much research effort has focused on developing systems and materials that mimic this complex microenvironment, the controlled regulation of differentiation and maintenance of stemness in vitro remains elusive. In this work, we demonstrate, for the first time, that the nanofibrous bacterial cellulose (BC) membrane derived from Komagataeibacter xylinus can inhibit the differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells (mESC) under long-term conditions (17 days), improving their mouse embryonic fibroblast (MEF)-free cultivation in comparison to the MEF-supported conventional culture. The maintained cells' pluripotency was confirmed by the mESCs' ability to differentiate into the three germ layers (endo-, meso-, and ectoderm) after having been cultured on the BC membrane for 6 days. In addition, the culturing of mESCs on flexible, free-standing BC membranes enables the quick and facile manipulation and transfer of stem cells between culture dishes, both of which significantly facilitate the use of stem cells in routine culture and various applications. To investigate the influence of the structural and topographical properties of the cellulose on stem cell differentiation, we used the cellulose membranes differing in membrane thickness, porosity, and surface roughness. This work identifies bacterial cellulose as a novel convenient and flexible membrane material enabling long-term maintenance of mESCs' stemness and significantly facilitating the handling and culturing of stem cells.
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- Tina Tronser
- Institute of Toxicology and Genetics (ITG) , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 , 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen , Germany
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- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona , Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (ICMAB-CSIC) , Campus de la UAB , 08193 Bellaterra , Catalunya, Spain
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- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona , Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (ICMAB-CSIC) , Campus de la UAB , 08193 Bellaterra , Catalunya, Spain
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- Institute of Toxicology and Genetics (ITG) , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 , 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen , Germany
- Institute of Organic Chemistry , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , 76131 Karlsruhe , Germany
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Yang J, Wang L, Zhang W, Sun Z, Li Y, Yang M, Zeng D, Peng B, Zheng W, Jiang X, Yang G. Reverse Reconstruction and Bioprinting of Bacterial Cellulose-Based Functional Total Intervertebral Disc for Therapeutic Implantation. SMALL 2017; 14. [PMID: 29265567 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201702582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2017] [Revised: 10/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Junchuan Yang
- National Engineering Research Center for Nano-Medicine; Department of Biomedical Engineering; College of Life Science and Technology; Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan 430074 China
- CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience; Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology; CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety; National Center for NanoScience and Technology; Beijing 100190 China
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- CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience; Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology; CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety; National Center for NanoScience and Technology; Beijing 100190 China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery; General Hospital of Armed Police Force; Beijing 100190 China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Nano-Medicine; Department of Biomedical Engineering; College of Life Science and Technology; Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan 430074 China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Nano-Medicine; Department of Biomedical Engineering; College of Life Science and Technology; Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan 430074 China
- CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience; Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology; CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety; National Center for NanoScience and Technology; Beijing 100190 China
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- CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience; Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology; CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety; National Center for NanoScience and Technology; Beijing 100190 China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Nano-Medicine; Department of Biomedical Engineering; College of Life Science and Technology; Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan 430074 China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery; General Hospital of Armed Police Force; Beijing 100190 China
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- CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience; Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology; CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety; National Center for NanoScience and Technology; Beijing 100190 China
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- CAS Center of Excellence for Nanoscience; Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology; CAS Key Lab for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety; National Center for NanoScience and Technology; Beijing 100190 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing 100049 China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Nano-Medicine; Department of Biomedical Engineering; College of Life Science and Technology; Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan 430074 China
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Wu Q, Maire M, Lerouge S, Therriault D, Heuzey MC. 3D Printing of Microstructured and Stretchable Chitosan Hydrogel for Guided Cell Growth. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/adbi.201700058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Qinghua Wu
- Department of Chemical Engineering; Polytechnique de Montréal; C.P. 6079, succ. Centre-Ville Montréal H3C 3A7 Québec, Québec Canada
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- École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS); The University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM); 1100 Rue Notre-Dame O Montréal H3C 1K3 Québec Canada
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- École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS); The University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM); 1100 Rue Notre-Dame O Montréal H3C 1K3 Québec Canada
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- Laboratory for Multiscale Mechanics (LM2); Polytechnique de Montréal; C.P. 6079, succ. Centre-Ville Montréal H3C 3A7 Québec Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering; Polytechnique de Montréal; C.P. 6079, succ. Centre-Ville Montréal H3C 3A7 Québec, Québec Canada
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