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DeStefano S, Hartigan DR, Josyula A, Faust M, Fertil D, Lokwani R, Ngo TB, Sadtler K. Conserved and tissue-specific immune responses to biologic scaffold implantation. Acta Biomater 2024; 184:68-80. [PMID: 38879103 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.06.013] [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: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
Abstract
Upon implantation into a patient, any biomaterial induces a cascade of immune responses that influences the outcome of that device. This cascade depends upon several factors, including the composition of the material itself and the location in which the material is implanted. There is still significant uncertainty around the role of different tissue microenvironments in the immune response to biomaterials and how that may alter downstream scaffold remodeling and integration. In this study, we present a study evaluating the immune response to decellularized extracellular matrix materials within the intraperitoneal cavity, the subcutaneous space, and in a traumatic skeletal muscle injury microenvironment. All different locations induced robust cellular recruitment, specifically of macrophages and eosinophils. The latter was most prominent in the subcutaneous space. Intraperitoneal implants uniquely recruited B cells that may alter downstream reactivity as adaptive immunity has been strongly implicated in the outcome of scaffold remodeling. These data suggest that the location of tissue implants should be taken together with the composition of the material itself when designing devices for downline therapeutics. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Different tissue locations have unique immune microenvironments, which can influence the immune response to biomaterial implants. By considering the specific immune profiles of the target tissue, researchers can develop implant materials that promote better integration, reduce complications, and improve the overall outcome of the implantation process.
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- Sabrina DeStefano
- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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Rodriguez-Rivera GJ, Green M, Shah V, Leyendecker K, Cosgriff-Hernandez E. A user's guide to degradation testing of polyethylene glycol-based hydrogels: From in vitro to in vivo studies. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024; 112:1200-1212. [PMID: 37715481 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37609] [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: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-based hydrogels have gained significant attention in the field of biomedical applications due to their versatility and antifouling properties. Acrylate-derivatized PEG hydrogels (PEGDA) are some of the most widely studied hydrogels; however, there has been debate around the degradation mechanism and predicting resorption rates. Several factors influence the degradation rate of PEG hydrogels, including backbone and endgroup chemistry, macromer molecular weight, and polymer concentration. In addition to hydrogel parameters, it is necessary to understand the influence of biological and environmental conditions (e.g., pH and temperature) on hydrogel degradation. Rigorous methods for monitoring degradation in both in vitro and in vivo settings are also critical to hydrogel design and development. Herein, we provide guidance on tailoring PEG hydrogel chemistry to achieve target hydrolytic degradation kinetics for both resorbable and biostable applications. A detailed overview of accelerated testing methods and hydrogel degradation characterization is provided to aid researchers in experimental design and interpreting in vitro-in vivo correlations necessary for predicting hydrogel device performance.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, USA
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Liu Y, Huang J, Li S, Li Z, Chen C, Qu G, Chen K, Teng Y, Ma R, Ren J, Wu X. Recent Advances in Functional Hydrogel for Repair of Abdominal Wall Defects: A Review. Biomater Res 2024; 28:0031. [PMID: 38845842 PMCID: PMC11156463 DOI: 10.34133/bmr.0031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
Abstract
The abdominal wall plays a crucial role in safeguarding the internal organs of the body, serving as an essential protective barrier. Defects in the abdominal wall are common due to surgery, infection, or trauma. Complex defects have limited self-healing capacity and require external intervention. Traditional treatments have drawbacks, and biomaterials have not fully achieved the desired outcomes. Hydrogel has emerged as a promising strategy that is extensively studied and applied in promoting tissue regeneration by filling or repairing damaged tissue due to its unique properties. This review summarizes the five prominent properties and advances in using hydrogels to enhance the healing and repair of abdominal wall defects: (a) good biocompatibility with host tissues that reduces adverse reactions and immune responses while supporting cell adhesion migration proliferation; (b) tunable mechanical properties matching those of the abdominal wall that adapt to normal movement deformations while reducing tissue stress, thereby influencing regulating cell behavior tissue regeneration; (c) drug carriers continuously delivering drugs and bioactive molecules to sites optimizing healing processes enhancing tissue regeneration; (d) promotion of cell interactions by simulating hydrated extracellular matrix environments, providing physical support, space, and cues for cell migration, adhesion, and proliferation; (e) easy manipulation and application in surgical procedures, allowing precise placement and close adhesion to the defective abdominal wall, providing mechanical support. Additionally, the advances of hydrogels for repairing defects in the abdominal wall are also mentioned. Finally, an overview is provided on the current obstacles and constraints faced by hydrogels, along with potential prospects in the repair of abdominal wall defects.
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- Ye Liu
- School of Medicine,
Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School,
Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School,
Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School,
Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School,
Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School,
Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- School of Medicine,
Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School,
Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School,
Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School,
Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- School of Medicine,
Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School,
Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- School of Medicine,
Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School,
Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- School of Medicine,
Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School,
Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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Chen Y, Luo Z, Meng W, Liu K, Chen Q, Cai Y, Ding Z, Huang C, Zhou Z, Jiang M, Zhou L. Decoding the "Fingerprint" of Implant Materials: Insights into the Foreign Body Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310325. [PMID: 38191783 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
Abstract
Foreign body reaction (FBR) is a prevalent yet often overlooked pathological phenomenon, particularly within the field of biomedical implantation. The presence of FBR poses a heavy burden on both the medical and socioeconomic systems. This review seeks to elucidate the protein "fingerprint" of implant materials, which is generated by the physiochemical properties of the implant materials themselves. In this review, the activity of macrophages, the formation of foreign body giant cells (FBGCs), and the development of fibrosis capsules in the context of FBR are introduced. Additionally, the relationship between various implant materials and FBR is elucidated in detail, as is an overview of the existing approaches and technologies employed to alleviate FBR. Finally, the significance of implant components (metallic materials and non-metallic materials), surface CHEMISTRY (charge and wettability), and physical characteristics (topography, roughness, and stiffness) in establishing the protein "fingerprint" of implant materials is also well documented. In conclusion, this review aims to emphasize the importance of FBR on implant materials and provides the current perspectives and approaches in developing implant materials with anti-FBR properties.
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- Yangmengfan Chen
- Orthopedic Research Institution, Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Orthopedic Research Institution, Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Orthopedic Research Institution, Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Hainan General Hospital, Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 570311, China
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- Orthopedic Research Institution, Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Orthopedic Research Institution, Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Orthopedic Research Institution, Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Orthopedic Research Institution, Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Emergency and Trauma Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- MOE Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
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Li S, Lu D, Li S, Liu J, Xu Y, Yan Y, Rodriguez JZ, Bai H, Avila R, Kang S, Ni X, Luan H, Guo H, Bai W, Wu C, Zhou X, Hu Z, Pet MA, Hammill CW, MacEwan MR, Ray WZ, Huang Y, Rogers JA. Bioresorbable, wireless, passive sensors for continuous pH measurements and early detection of gastric leakage. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadj0268. [PMID: 38640247 PMCID: PMC11029800 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adj0268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
Abstract
Continuous monitoring of biomarkers at locations adjacent to targeted internal organs can provide actionable information about postoperative status beyond conventional diagnostic methods. As an example, changes in pH in the intra-abdominal space after gastric surgeries can serve as direct indicators of potentially life-threatening leakage events, in contrast to symptomatic reactions that may delay treatment. Here, we report a bioresorbable, wireless, passive sensor that addresses this clinical need, designed to locally monitor pH for early detection of gastric leakage. A pH-responsive hydrogel serves as a transducer that couples to a mechanically optimized inductor-capacitor circuit for wireless readout. This platform enables real-time monitoring of pH with fast response time (within 1 hour) over a clinically relevant period (up to 7 days) and timely detection of simulated gastric leaks in animal models. These concepts have broad potential applications for temporary sensing of relevant biomarkers during critical risk periods following diverse types of surgeries.
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- Shuo Li
- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- School of Microelectronics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- The Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Applied Physical Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Liu J, Liu N, Xu Y, Wu M, Zhang H, Wang Y, Yan Y, Hill A, Song R, Xu Z, Park M, Wu Y, Ciatti JL, Gu J, Luan H, Zhang Y, Yang T, Ahn HY, Li S, Ray WZ, Franz CK, MacEwan MR, Huang Y, Hammill CW, Wang H, Rogers JA. Bioresorbable shape-adaptive structures for ultrasonic monitoring of deep-tissue homeostasis. Science 2024; 383:1096-1103. [PMID: 38452063 DOI: 10.1126/science.adk9880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
Abstract
Monitoring homeostasis is an essential aspect of obtaining pathophysiological insights for treating patients. Accurate, timely assessments of homeostatic dysregulation in deep tissues typically require expensive imaging techniques or invasive biopsies. We introduce a bioresorbable shape-adaptive materials structure that enables real-time monitoring of deep-tissue homeostasis using conventional ultrasound instruments. Collections of small bioresorbable metal disks distributed within thin, pH-responsive hydrogels, deployed by surgical implantation or syringe injection, allow ultrasound-based measurements of spatiotemporal changes in pH for early assessments of anastomotic leaks after gastrointestinal surgeries, and their bioresorption after a recovery period eliminates the need for surgical extraction. Demonstrations in small and large animal models illustrate capabilities in monitoring leakage from the small intestine, the stomach, and the pancreas.
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- Jiaqi Liu
- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- The Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Dankook University, Yongin 16890, Republic of Korea
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Regenerative Neurorehabilitation Laboratory, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- The Ken and Ruth Davee Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Institute of Flexible Electronics Technology of THU Zhejiang, Jiaxing 314000, China
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Ngo TB, Josyula A, DeStefano S, Fertil D, Faust M, Lokwani R, Sadtler K. Intersection of Immunity, Metabolism, and Muscle Regeneration in an Autoimmune-Prone MRL Mouse Model. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2306961. [PMID: 38192168 PMCID: PMC10953568 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
Abstract
Due to the limited capacity of mammals to regenerate complex tissues, researchers have worked to understand the mechanisms of tissue regeneration in organisms that maintain that capacity. One example is the MRL/MpJ mouse strain with unique regenerative capacity in ear pinnae that is absent from other strains, such as the common C57BL/6 strain. The MRL/MpJ mouse has also been associated with an autoimmune phenotype even in the absence of the mutant Fas gene described in its parent strain MRL/lpr. Due to these findings, the differences between the responses of MRL/MpJ versus C57BL/6 strain are evaluated in volumetric muscle injury and subsequent material implantation. One salient feature of the MRL/MpJ response to injury is robust adipogenesis within the muscle. This is associated with a decrease in M2-like polarization in response to biologically derived extracellular matrix scaffolds. In pro-fibrotic materials, such as polyethylene, there are fewer foreign body giant cells in the MRL/MpJ mice. As there are reports of both positive and negative influences of adipose tissue and adipogenesis on wound healing, this model can provide an important lens to investigate the interplay between stem cells, adipose tissue, and immune responses in trauma and material implantation.
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- Tran B. Ngo
- Section on ImmunoengineeringCenter for Biomedical Engineering and Technology AccelerationNational Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringNational Institutes of HealthBethesdaMD20814USA
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- Section on ImmunoengineeringCenter for Biomedical Engineering and Technology AccelerationNational Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringNational Institutes of HealthBethesdaMD20814USA
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- Section on ImmunoengineeringCenter for Biomedical Engineering and Technology AccelerationNational Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringNational Institutes of HealthBethesdaMD20814USA
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- Section on ImmunoengineeringCenter for Biomedical Engineering and Technology AccelerationNational Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringNational Institutes of HealthBethesdaMD20814USA
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- Section on ImmunoengineeringCenter for Biomedical Engineering and Technology AccelerationNational Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringNational Institutes of HealthBethesdaMD20814USA
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- Section on ImmunoengineeringCenter for Biomedical Engineering and Technology AccelerationNational Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringNational Institutes of HealthBethesdaMD20814USA
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- Section on ImmunoengineeringCenter for Biomedical Engineering and Technology AccelerationNational Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringNational Institutes of HealthBethesdaMD20814USA
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Doulames VM, Marquardt LM, Hefferon ME, Baugh NJ, Suhar RA, Wang AT, Dubbin KR, Weimann JM, Palmer TD, Plant GW, Heilshorn SC. Custom-engineered hydrogels for delivery of human iPSC-derived neurons into the injured cervical spinal cord. Biomaterials 2024; 305:122400. [PMID: 38134472 PMCID: PMC10846596 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122400] [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: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
Abstract
Cervical damage is the most prevalent type of spinal cord injury clinically, although few preclinical research studies focus on this anatomical region of injury. Here we present a combinatorial therapy composed of a custom-engineered, injectable hydrogel and human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived deep cortical neurons. The biomimetic hydrogel has a modular design that includes a protein-engineered component to allow customization of the cell-adhesive peptide sequence and a synthetic polymer component to allow customization of the gel mechanical properties. In vitro studies with encapsulated iPSC-neurons were used to select a bespoke hydrogel formulation that maintains cell viability and promotes neurite extension. Following injection into the injured cervical spinal cord in a rat contusion model, the hydrogel biodegraded over six weeks without causing any adverse reaction. Compared to cell delivery using saline, the hydrogel significantly improved the reproducibility of cell transplantation and integration into the host tissue. Across three metrics of animal behavior, this combinatorial therapy significantly improved sensorimotor function by six weeks post transplantation. Taken together, these findings demonstrate that design of a combinatorial therapy that includes a gel customized for a specific fate-restricted cell type can induce regeneration in the injured cervical spinal cord.
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- V M Doulames
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA.
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Wintjens AGWE, Fransen PPKH, Lenaerts K, Liu H, van Almen GC, van Steensel S, Gijbels MJ, de Hingh IHJT, Dankers PYW, Bouvy ND. Development of a Supramolecular Hydrogel for Intraperitoneal Injections. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300005. [PMID: 36934315 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300005] [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: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/20/2023]
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Local intraperitoneal drug administration is considered a challenging drug delivery route. The therapeutic efficiency is low, mainly due to rapid clearance of drugs. To increase the intraperitoneal retention time of specific drugs, a pH-sensitive supramolecular hydrogel that can act as a drug delivery vehicle is developed. To establish the optimal formulation of the hydrogel and to study its feasibility, safety, and tissue compatibility, in vitro, postmortem, and in vivo experiments are performed. In vitro tests reveal that a hydrogelator formulation with pH ≥ 9 results in a constant viscosity of 0.1 Pa·s. After administration postmortem, the hydrogel covers the parietal and visceral peritoneum with a thin, soft layer. In the subsequent in vivo experiments, 14 healthy rats are subjected to intraperitoneal injection with the hydrogel. Fourteen and 28 days after implantation, the animals are euthanized. Intraperitoneal exposure to the hydrogel is not resulted in significant weight loss or discomfort. Moreover, no macroscopic adverse effects or signs of organ damage are detected. In several intra-abdominal tissues, vacuolated macrophages are found indicating a physiological degradation of the synthetic hydrogel. This study demonstrates that the supramolecular hydrogel is safe for intraperitoneal application and that the hydrogel shows good tissue compatibility in rats.
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- Anne G W E Wintjens
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, 6202AZ, The Netherlands
- NUTRIM - School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6211LK, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, 6202AZ, The Netherlands
- NUTRIM - School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6211LK, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, 6202AZ, The Netherlands
- NUTRIM - School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6211LK, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, 6202AZ, The Netherlands
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- NUTRIM - School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6211LK, The Netherlands
- Department of Pathology, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, 6202AZ, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Experimental Vascular Biology, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, 1081HV, The Netherlands
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- GROW - School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6211LK, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, Eindhoven, 5623EJ, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, 5612AE, The Netherlands
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, 5612AE, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, 6202AZ, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Experimental Vascular Biology, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, 1081HV, The Netherlands
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Okoro PD, Frayssinet A, De Oliveira S, Rouquier L, Miklosic G, D'Este M, Potier E, Hélary C. Combining biomimetic collagen/hyaluronan hydrogels with discogenic growth factors promotes mesenchymal stroma cell differentiation into Nucleus Pulposus like cells. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:7768-7783. [PMID: 37870786 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01025b] [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: 10/24/2023]
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Based on stem cell injection into degenerated Nucleus Pulposus (NP), novel treatments for intervertebral disc (IVD) regeneration were disappointing because of cell leakage or inappropriate cell differentiation. In this study, we hypothesized that mesenchymal stromal cells encapsulated within injectable hydrogels possessing adequate physico-chemical properties would differentiate into NP like cells. Composite hydrogels consisting of type I collagen and tyramine-substituted hyaluronic acid (THA) were prepared to mimic the NP physico-chemical properties. Human bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells (BM-MSCs) were encapsulated within hydrogels and cultivated in proliferation medium (supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum) or differentiation medium (supplemented with GDF5 and TGFβ1) over 28 days. Unlike pure collagen, collagen/THA composite hydrogels were stable over 28 days in culture. In proliferation medium, the cell viability within pure collagen hydrogels was high, whereas that in composite and pure THA hydrogels was lower due to the weaker cell adhesion. Nonetheless, BM-MSCs proliferated in all hydrogels. In composite hydrogels, cells exhibited a rounded morphology similar to NP cells. The differentiation medium did not impact the hydrogel stability and cell morphology but negatively impacted the cell viability in pure collagen hydrogels. A high THA content within hydrogels promoted the gene expression of NP markers such as collagen II, aggrecan, SOX9 and cytokeratin 18 at day 28. The differentiation medium potentialized this effect with an earlier and higher expression of these NP markers. Taken together, these results show that the physico-chemical properties of collagen/THA composite hydrogels and GDF5/TGFβ1 act in synergy to promote the differentiation of BM-MSCs into NP like cells.
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- Prince David Okoro
- Laboratoire de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, UMR 7574, F-75005, Paris, France.
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- Laboratoire de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, UMR 7574, F-75005, Paris, France.
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- Laboratoire de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, UMR 7574, F-75005, Paris, France.
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, INSERM, ENVA, B3OA, F-75010 Paris, France
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- AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, INSERM, ENVA, B3OA, F-75010 Paris, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, UMR 7574, F-75005, Paris, France.
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Arciola CR, Ravaioli S, Mirzaei R, Dolzani P, Montanaro L, Daglia M, Campoccia D. Biofilms in Periprosthetic Orthopedic Infections Seen through the Eyes of Neutrophils: How Can We Help Neutrophils? Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16669. [PMID: 38068991 PMCID: PMC10706149 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Despite advancements in our knowledge of neutrophil responses to planktonic bacteria during acute inflammation, much remains to be elucidated on how neutrophils deal with bacterial biofilms in implant infections. Further complexity transpires from the emerging findings on the role that biomaterials play in conditioning bacterial adhesion, the variety of biofilm matrices, and the insidious measures that biofilm bacteria devise against neutrophils. Thus, grasping the entirety of neutrophil-biofilm interactions occurring in periprosthetic tissues is a difficult goal. The bactericidal weapons of neutrophils consist of the following: ready-to-use antibacterial proteins and enzymes stored in granules; NADPH oxidase-derived reactive oxygen species (ROS); and net-like structures of DNA, histones, and granule proteins, which neutrophils extrude to extracellularly trap pathogens (the so-called NETs: an allusive acronym for "neutrophil extracellular traps"). Neutrophils are bactericidal (and therefore defensive) cells endowed with a rich offensive armamentarium through which, if frustrated in their attempts to engulf and phagocytose biofilms, they can trigger the destruction of periprosthetic bone. This study speculates on how neutrophils interact with biofilms in the dramatic scenario of implant infections, also considering the implications of this interaction in view of the design of new therapeutic strategies and functionalized biomaterials, to help neutrophils in their arduous task of managing biofilms.
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- Carla Renata Arciola
- Laboratory of Immunorheumatology and Tissue Regeneration, Laboratory of Pathology of Implant Infections, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136 Bologna, Italy;
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Via San Giacomo 14, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Laboratorio di Patologia delle Infezioni Associate all’Impianto, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136 Bologna, Italy; (S.R.); (D.C.)
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- Venom and Biotherapeutics Molecules Laboratory, Medical Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 1316943551, Iran;
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- Laboratorio di Immunoreumatologia e Rigenerazione Tissutale, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136 Bologna, Italy;
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- Laboratory of Immunorheumatology and Tissue Regeneration, Laboratory of Pathology of Implant Infections, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136 Bologna, Italy;
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Via San Giacomo 14, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Laboratorio di Patologia delle Infezioni Associate all’Impianto, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via di Barbiano 1/10, 40136 Bologna, Italy; (S.R.); (D.C.)
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Ngo TB, Josyula A, DeStefano S, Fertil D, Faust M, Lokwani R, Sadtler K. Ectopic adipogenesis in response to injury and material implantation in an autoimmune mouse model. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.10.05.561105. [PMID: 37986843 PMCID: PMC10659416 DOI: 10.1101/2023.10.05.561105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Due to the limited capacity of mammals to regenerate complex tissues, researchers have worked to understand the mechanisms of tissue regeneration in organisms that maintain that capacity. One example is the MRL/MpJ mouse strain with unique regenerative capacity in ear pinnae that is absent from other strains, such as the common C57BL/6 strain. The MRL/MpJ mouse has also been associated with an autoimmune phenotype even in the absence of the mutant Fas gene described in its parent strain MRL/lpr. Due to these findings, we evaluated the differences between the responses of MRL/MpJ versus C57BL/6 strain in traumatic muscle injury and subsequent material implantation. One salient feature of the MRL/MpJ response to injury was a robust adipogenesis within the muscle. This was associated with a decrease in M2-like polarization in response to biologically derived extracellular matrix scaffolds. In pro-fibrotic materials, such as polyethylene, there were fewer foreign body giant cells in the MRL/MpJ mice. As there are reports of both positive and negative influences of adipose tissue and adipogenesis on wound healing, this model could provide an important lens to investigate the interplay between stem cells, adipose tissue, and immune responses in trauma and materials implantation.
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- Tran B. Ngo
- Section on Immunoengineering, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Technology Acceleration, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20814
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- Section on Immunoengineering, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Technology Acceleration, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20814
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- Section on Immunoengineering, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Technology Acceleration, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20814
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- Section on Immunoengineering, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Technology Acceleration, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20814
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- Section on Immunoengineering, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Technology Acceleration, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20814
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- Section on Immunoengineering, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Technology Acceleration, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20814
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- Section on Immunoengineering, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Technology Acceleration, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20814
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Scheuermann K, Viana CTR, Dos Reis DC, de Lazari MGT, Orellano LAA, Machado CT, Dos Santos LCC, Ulrich H, Capettini LSA, Andrade SP, Campos PP. Amitriptyline efficacy in decreasing implant-induced foreign body reaction. IUBMB Life 2023; 75:732-742. [PMID: 37086464 DOI: 10.1002/iub.2725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2023]
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Beyond its actions on the nervous system, amitriptyline (AM) has been shown to lower inflammatory, angiogenic, and fibrogenic markers in a few pathological conditions in human and in experimental animal models. However, its effects on foreign body reaction (FBR), a complex adverse healing process, after biomedical material implantation are not known. We have evaluated the effects of AM on the angiogenic and fibrogenic components on a model of implant-induced FBR. Sponge disks were implanted subcutaneously in C57BL/6 mice, that were treated daily with oral administration of AM (5 mg/kg) for seven consecutive days in two protocols: treatment was started on the day of surgery and the implants were removed on the seventh day after implantation and treatment started 7 days after implantation and the implants removed 14 after implantation. None of the angiogenic (vessels, Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) or fibrogenic parameters (collagen, TGF-β, and fibrous capsule) and giant cell numbers analyzed were attenuated by AM in 7-day-old implants. However, AM was able to downregulate angiogenesis and FBR in 14-day-old implants. The effects of AM described here expands its range of actions as a potential agent capable of attenuating fibroproliferative processes that may impair functionality of implantable devices.
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- Karina Scheuermann
- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Department of Pathology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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DeStefano S, Josyula A, Faust M, Fertil D, Lokwani R, Ngo TB, Sadtler K. Conserved and tissue-specific immune responses to biologic scaffold implantation. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.08.15.553390. [PMID: 37814705 PMCID: PMC10560402 DOI: 10.1101/2023.08.15.553390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Upon implantation into a patient, any biomaterial induces a cascade of immune responses that influences the outcome of that device. This cascade depends upon several factors, including the composition of the material itself and the location in which the material is implanted. There is still significant uncertainty around the role of different tissue microenvironments in the immune response to biomaterials and how that may alter downstream scaffold remodeling and integration. In this study, we present a study evaluating the immune response to decellularized extracellular matrix materials within the intraperitoneal cavity, the subcutaneous space, and in a traumatic skeletal muscle injury microenvironment. All different locations induced robust cellular recruitment, specifically of macrophages and eosinophils. The latter was most prominent in the subcutaneous space. Intraperitoneal implants uniquely recruited B cells that may alter downstream reactivity as adaptive immunity has been strongly implicated in the outcome of scaffold remodeling. These data suggest that the location of tissue implants should be taken together with the composition of the material itself when designing devices for downline therapeutics.
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- Sabrina DeStefano
- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20892
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- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20892
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- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20892
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- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20892
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- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20892
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- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20892
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- Section on Immunoengineering, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD 20892
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Raval AJ, Parikh JK, Desai MA. A review on the treatment of intimal hyperplasia with perivascular medical devices: role of mechanical factors and drug release kinetics. Expert Rev Med Devices 2023; 20:805-819. [PMID: 37559556 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2023.2244875] [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: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Intimal hyperplasia (IH) is a significant factor limiting the success of revascularization surgery for blood flow restoration. IH results from a foreign body response and mechanical disparity that involves complex biochemical reactions resulting in graft failure. The available treatment option utilizes either different pharmacological interventions or mechanical support to the vascular grafts with limited success. AREAS COVERED This review explains the pathophysiology of IH, responsible mechanical and biological factors, and treatment options, emphasizing perivascular devices. They are designed to provide mechanical support and pharmacology actions. The perivascular drug delivery concept has successfully demonstrated efficacy in various animal studies. Accurate projections of drug release mechanisms using mathematical modeling could be used to formulate prolonged drug elution devices. Numerical modeling aspects for the prediction of design outcomes have been given due importance that fulfills the unmet clinical need for better patient care. EXPERT OPINION IH could be effectively prevented by simultaneous mechanical scaffolding and sustained local drug delivery. Future perivascular medical devices could be designed to integrate these essential features. Numerical modeling for device performance prediction should be utilized in the development of next-generation perivascular devices.
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- Ankur J Raval
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National of Technology, Surat, Gujarat, India
- Research and Development Department, Sahajanand Medical Technologies Ltd, Surat, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National of Technology, Surat, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National of Technology, Surat, Gujarat, India
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Dal-Fabbro R, Swanson WB, Capalbo LC, Sasaki H, Bottino MC. Next-generation biomaterials for dental pulp tissue immunomodulation. Dent Mater 2023; 39:333-349. [PMID: 36894414 PMCID: PMC11034777 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2023.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The current standard for treating irreversibly damaged dental pulp is root canal therapy, which involves complete removal and debridement of the pulp space and filling with an inert biomaterial. A regenerative approach to treating diseased dental pulp may allow for complete healing of the native tooth structure and enhance the long-term outcome of once-necrotic teeth. The aim of this paper is, therefore, to highlight the current state of dental pulp tissue engineering and immunomodulatory biomaterials properties, identifying exciting opportunities for their synergy in developing next-generation biomaterials-driven technologies. METHODS An overview of the inflammatory process focusing on immune responses of the dental pulp, followed by periapical and periodontal tissue inflammation are elaborated. Then, the most recent advances in treating infection-induced inflammatory oral diseases, focusing on biocompatible materials with immunomodulatory properties are discussed. Of note, we highlight some of the most used modifications in biomaterials' surface, or content/drug incorporation focused on immunomodulation based on an extensive literature search over the last decade. RESULTS We provide the readers with a critical summary of recent advances in immunomodulation related to pulpal, periapical, and periodontal diseases while bringing light to tissue engineering strategies focusing on healing and regenerating multiple tissue types. SIGNIFICANCE Significant advances have been made in developing biomaterials that take advantage of the host's immune system to guide a specific regenerative outcome. Biomaterials that efficiently and predictably modulate cells in the dental pulp complex hold significant clinical promise for improving standards of care compared to endodontic root canal therapy.
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- Renan Dal-Fabbro
- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Department of Biologic and Materials Science, Division of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Dong C, Tan G, Zhang G, Lin W, Wang G. The function of immunomodulation and biomaterials for scaffold in the process of bone defect repair: A review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1133995. [PMID: 37064239 PMCID: PMC10090379 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1133995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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The process of bone regeneration involves the interaction of the skeletal, blood, and immune systems. Bone provides a solid barrier for the origin and development of immune cells in the bone marrow. At the same time, immune cells secrete related factors to feedback on the remodeling of the skeletal system. Pathological or traumatic injury of bone tissue involves changes in blood supply, cell behavior, and cytokine expression. Immune cells and their factors play an essential role in repairing foreign bodies in bone injury or implantation of biomaterials, the clearance of dead cells, and the regeneration of bone tissue. This article reviews the bone regeneration application of the bone tissue repair microenvironment in bone cells and immune cells in the bone marrow and the interaction of materials and immune cells.
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- Changchao Dong
- Trauma Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department of Orthopedics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The 7th Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- *Correspondence: Wei Lin, ; Guanglin Wang,
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- Trauma Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Orthopedics Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- *Correspondence: Wei Lin, ; Guanglin Wang,
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Lee DU, Kim SC, Choi DY, Jung WK, Moon MJ. Basic amino acid-mediated cationic amphiphilic surfaces for antimicrobial pH monitoring sensor with wound healing effects. Biomater Res 2023; 27:14. [PMID: 36800989 PMCID: PMC9936651 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-023-00355-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The wound healing process is a complex cascade of physiological events, which are vulnerable to both our body status and external factors and whose impairment could lead to chronic wounds or wound healing impediments. Conventional wound healing materials are widely used in clinical management, however, they do not usually prevent wounds from being infected by bacteria or viruses. Therefore, simultaneous wound status monitoring and prevention of microbial infection are required to promote healing in clinical wound management. METHODS Basic amino acid-modified surfaces were fabricated in a water-based process via a peptide coupling reaction. Specimens were analyzed and characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Kelvin probe force microscopy, atomic force microscopy, contact angle, and molecular electrostatic potential via Gaussian 09. Antimicrobial and biofilm inhibition tests were conducted on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Biocompatibility was determined through cytotoxicity tests on human epithelial keratinocytes and human dermal fibroblasts. Wound healing efficacy was confirmed by mouse wound healing and cell staining tests. Workability of the pH sensor on basic amino acid-modified surfaces was evaluated on normal human skin and Staphylococcus epidermidis suspension, and in vivo conditions. RESULTS Basic amino acids (lysine and arginine) have pH-dependent zwitterionic functional groups. The basic amino acid-modified surfaces had antifouling and antimicrobial properties similar to those of cationic antimicrobial peptides because zwitterionic functional groups have intrinsic cationic amphiphilic characteristics. Compared with untreated polyimide and modified anionic acid (leucine), basic amino acid-modified polyimide surfaces displayed excellent bactericidal, antifouling (reduction ~ 99.6%) and biofilm inhibition performance. The basic amino acid-modified polyimide surfaces also exhibited wound healing efficacy and excellent biocompatibility, confirmed by cytotoxicity and ICR mouse wound healing tests. The basic amino acid-modified surface-based pH monitoring sensor was workable (sensitivity 20 mV pH-1) under various pH and bacterial contamination conditions. CONCLUSION Here, we developed a biocompatible and pH-monitorable wound healing dressing with antimicrobial activity via basic amino acid-mediated surface modification, creating cationic amphiphilic surfaces. Basic amino acid-modified polyimide is promising for monitoring wounds, protecting them from microbial infection, and promoting their healing. Our findings are expected to contribute to wound management and could be expanded to various wearable healthcare devices for clinical, biomedical, and healthcare applications.
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- Dong Uk Lee
- Biomedical Manufacturing Technology Center, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Yeongcheon, 38822, Republic of Korea
- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Major of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence and New-Senior Healthcare Innovation Center (BK21 Plus), Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Korea
- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Korea
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- Biomedical Manufacturing Technology Center, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Yeongcheon, 38822, Republic of Korea.
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- Major of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence and New-Senior Healthcare Innovation Center (BK21 Plus), Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Korea.
- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Korea.
- Research Center for Marine Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
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Wang D, Bao Y, Tan Y, Liu L, Ye Q, Zeng C, Tan N. A novel smart stealth sorafenib delivery system based on the magnetic imprinting material modified by polyethylene glycol. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Duoduo Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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Jung JH, Kim SS, Chung H, Hejri A, Prausnitz MR. Six-month sustained delivery of anti-VEGF from in-situ forming hydrogel in the suprachoroidal space. J Control Release 2022; 352:472-484. [PMID: 36309098 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.10.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) require intravitreal injections of bevacizumab (Bev) or other drugs, often on a monthly basis, which is a burden on the healthcare system. Here, we developed an in-situ forming hydrogel comprised of Bev and hyaluronic acid (HA) crosslinked with poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate for slow release of Bev after injection into the suprachoroidal space (SCS) of the eye using a microneedle. Liquid Bev formulations were cleared from SCS within 5 days, even when formulated with high viscosity, unless Bev was conjugated to a high molecular-weight HA (2.6 MDa), which delayed clearance until 1 month. To extend release to 6 months, we synthesized in-situ forming Bev-HA hydrogel initially as a low-viscosity mixture suitable for injection and flow in the SCS to cover a large area extending to the posterior pole of the eye where the macula is located in humans. Within 1 h after injection, Bev and HA were crosslinked, which retained Bev for slow release as the hydrogel biodegraded. In vivo studies in the rabbit eye reported Bev release for >6 months, depending on gel formulation and Bev assay. The in-situ forming Bev-HA hydrogel was well tolerated, as assessed by clinical exam, fundus imaging, histological analysis, and intraocular pressure measurement. We conclude that Bev released from an in-situ forming hydrogel may enable long-acting treatments of AMD and other posterior ocular indications.
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- Jae Hwan Jung
- School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA; Dankook University, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Capuani S, Malgir G, Chua CYX, Grattoni A. Advanced strategies to thwart foreign body response to implantable devices. Bioeng Transl Med 2022; 7:e10300. [PMID: 36176611 PMCID: PMC9472022 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Mitigating the foreign body response (FBR) to implantable medical devices (IMDs) is critical for successful long-term clinical deployment. The FBR is an inevitable immunological reaction to IMDs, resulting in inflammation and subsequent fibrotic encapsulation. Excessive fibrosis may impair IMDs function, eventually necessitating retrieval or replacement for continued therapy. Therefore, understanding the implant design parameters and their degree of influence on FBR is pivotal to effective and long lasting IMDs. This review gives an overview of FBR as well as anti-FBR strategies. Furthermore, we highlight recent advances in biomimetic approaches to resist FBR, focusing on their characteristics and potential biomedical applications.
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- Simone Capuani
- Department of NanomedicineHouston Methodist Research InstituteHoustonTexasUSA
- University of Chinese Academy of Science (UCAS)BeijingChina
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- Department of NanomedicineHouston Methodist Research InstituteHoustonTexasUSA
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of HoustonHoustonTexasUSA
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- Department of NanomedicineHouston Methodist Research InstituteHoustonTexasUSA
- Department of SurgeryHouston Methodist HospitalHoustonTexasUSA
- Department of Radiation OncologyHouston Methodist HospitalHoustonTexasUSA
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Xu F, Dawson C, Lamb M, Mueller E, Stefanek E, Akbari M, Hoare T. Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering: Addressing Key Design Needs Toward Clinical Translation. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:849831. [PMID: 35600900 PMCID: PMC9119391 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.849831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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- Fei Xu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Center for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Center for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Biotechnology Center, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland
- *Correspondence: Mohsen Akbari, ; Todd Hoare,
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- *Correspondence: Mohsen Akbari, ; Todd Hoare,
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Hernandez JL, Woodrow KA. Medical Applications of Porous Biomaterials: Features of Porosity and Tissue-Specific Implications for Biocompatibility. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2102087. [PMID: 35137550 PMCID: PMC9081257 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202102087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Porosity is an important material feature commonly employed in implants and tissue scaffolds. The presence of material voids permits the infiltration of cells, mechanical compliance, and outward diffusion of pharmaceutical agents. Various studies have confirmed that porosity indeed promotes favorable tissue responses, including minimal fibrous encapsulation during the foreign body reaction (FBR). However, increased biofilm formation and calcification is also described to arise due to biomaterial porosity. Additionally, the relevance of host responses like the FBR, infection, calcification, and thrombosis are dependent on tissue location and specific tissue microenvironment. In this review, the features of porous materials and the implications of porosity in the context of medical devices is discussed. Common methods to create porous materials are also discussed, as well as the parameters that are used to tune pore features. Responses toward porous biomaterials are also reviewed, including the various stages of the FBR, hemocompatibility, biofilm formation, and calcification. Finally, these host responses are considered in tissue specific locations including the subcutis, bone, cardiovascular system, brain, eye, and female reproductive tract. The effects of porosity across the various tissues of the body is highlighted and the need to consider the tissue context when engineering biomaterials is emphasized.
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- Jamie L Hernandez
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, 3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, 3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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Yerneni SS, Lathwal S, Cuthbert J, Kapil K, Szczepaniak G, Jeong J, Das SR, Campbell PG, Matyjaszewski K. Controlled Release of Exosomes Using Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization-Based Hydrogels. Biomacromolecules 2022; 23:1713-1722. [PMID: 35302760 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c01636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Exosomes are 30-200 nm sized extracellular vesicles that are increasingly recognized as potential drug delivery vehicles. However, exogenous exosomes are rapidly cleared from the blood upon intravenous delivery, which limits their therapeutic potential. Here, we report bioactive exosome-tethered poly(ethylene oxide)-based hydrogels for the localized delivery of therapeutic exosomes. Using cholesterol-modified DNA tethers, the lipid membrane of exosomes was functionalized with initiators to graft polymers in the presence of additional initiators and crosslinker using photoinduced atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). This strategy of tethering exosomes within the hydrogel network allowed their controlled release over a period of 1 month, which was much longer than physically entrapped exosomes. Exosome release profile was tuned by varying the crosslinking density of the polymer network and the use of photocleavable tethers allowed stimuli-responsive release of exosomes. The therapeutic potential of the hydrogels was assessed by evaluating the osteogenic potential of bone morphogenetic protein 2-loaded exosomes on C2C12 and MC3T3-E1 cells. Thus, ATRP-based exosome-tethered hydrogels represent a tunable platform with improved efficacy and an extended-release profile.
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- Saigopalakrishna S Yerneni
- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Engineering Research Accelerator, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States.,The Center for Nucleic Acids Science & Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States.,The Center for Nucleic Acids Science & Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States.,The Center for Nucleic Acids Science & Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Engineering Research Accelerator, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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Lee DU, Kim DW, Lee SY, Choi DY, Choi SY, Moon KS, Shon MY, Moon MJ. Amino acid-mediated negatively charged surface improve antifouling and tribological characteristics for medical applications. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 211:112314. [PMID: 35033790 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.112314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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To prevent infections associated with biomedical catheters, various antimicrobial coatings have been investigated. However, those materials do not provide consistent antibacterial effects or biocompatibility, generally, due to degradation of the coating materials, in vivo. Additionally, biomedical catheters must have low surface friction to reduce tribological damage. In this study, we developed an antifouling surface composed of biocompatible amino acids (leucine, taurine, and aspartic acid) on polyimide, via modification using a series of facile immersion steps with waterborne reactions. The naturally derived amino acid could be formed highly biostable amide bonds on the polyimide surface like peptides. The amino acid-modified surface formed a water layer with antifouling performance through the hydrophilic properties of amino acids. Amino acid-mediated modification reduced adhesion up to 84.45% and 94.81% against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis, respectively, and exhibited an excellent prevention to adhesion against the proteins, albumin and fibrinogen. Evaluation of the surface friction of the catheter revealed a dramatic reduction in the tribological force after amino acid modification on polyimide that of 0.81 N to aspartic acid of 0.44 N. These results clearly demonstrate a reduced occurrence of infections, thrombi and tribological damage following the relatively facile surface modification of catheters. The proposed modification method can be used in a continuous manufacturing process via using the same time of modification steps for the easy producing the product. Moreover, the method uses biocompatible naturally derived materials and can be applied to medical equipment that requires biocompatibility and biofunctionality with polyimide surfaces.
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- Dong Uk Lee
- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute for Green Energy Convergence Technology, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioscience, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Manufacturing Technology Center, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Yeongcheon, Gyeongbuk 38822, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Convergence Technology, School of materials Science and Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.
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Li J, Luo G, Zhang C, Long S, Guo L, Yang G, Wang F, Zhang L, Shi L, Fu Y, Zhang Y. In situ injectable hydrogel-loaded drugs induce anti-tumor immune responses in melanoma immunochemotherapy. Mater Today Bio 2022; 14:100238. [PMID: 35330634 PMCID: PMC8938887 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Poly-2-methyl-2-oxazoline–modified bioprosthetic heart valve leaflets have enhanced biocompatibility and resist structural degeneration. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2022; 119:2120694119. [PMID: 35131859 PMCID: PMC8833185 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2120694119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Bioprosthetic heart valves (BHV) fabricated from glutaraldehyde-fixed heterograft tissue, such as bovine pericardium (BP), are widely used for treating heart valve disease, a group of disorders that affects millions. Structural valve degeneration (SVD) of BHV due to both calcification and the accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGE) with associated serum proteins limits durability. We hypothesized that BP modified with poly-2-methyl-2-oxazoline (POZ) to inhibit protein entry would demonstrate reduced accumulation of AGE and serum proteins, mitigating SVD. In vitro studies of POZ-modified BP demonstrated reduced accumulation of serum albumin and AGE. BP-POZ in vitro maintained collagen microarchitecture per two-photon microscopy despite AGE incubation, and in cell culture studies was associated with no change in tumor necrosis factor-α after exposure to AGE and activated macrophages. Comparing POZ and polyethylene glycol (PEG)–modified BP in vitro, BP-POZ was minimally affected by oxidative conditions, whereas BP-PEG was susceptible to oxidative deterioration. In juvenile rat subdermal implants, BP-POZ demonstrated reduced AGE formation and serum albumin infiltration, while calcification was not inhibited. However, BP-POZ rat subdermal implants with ethanol pretreatment demonstrated inhibition of both AGE accumulation and calcification. Ex vivo laminar flow studies with human blood demonstrated BP-POZ enhanced thromboresistance with reduced white blood cell accumulation. We conclude that SVD associated with AGE and serum protein accumulation can be mitigated through POZ functionalization that both enhances biocompatibility and facilitates ethanol pretreatment inhibition of BP calcification.
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Øvrebø Ø, Perale G, Wojciechowski JP, Echalier C, Jeffers JRT, Stevens MM, Haugen HJ, Rossi F. Design and clinical application of injectable hydrogels for musculoskeletal therapy. Bioeng Transl Med 2022; 7:e10295. [PMID: 35600661 PMCID: PMC9115710 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Musculoskeletal defects are an enormous healthcare burden and source of pain and disability for individuals. With an aging population, the proportion of individuals living with these medical indications will increase. Simultaneously, there is pressure on healthcare providers to source efficient solutions, which are cheaper and less invasive than conventional technology. This has led to an increased research focus on hydrogels as highly biocompatible biomaterials that can be delivered through minimally invasive procedures. This review will discuss how hydrogels can be designed for clinical translation, particularly in the context of the new European Medical Device Regulation (MDR). We will then do a deep dive into the clinically used hydrogel solutions that have been commercially approved or have undergone clinical trials in Europe or the United States. We will discuss the therapeutic mechanism and limitations of these products. Due to the vast application areas of hydrogels, this work focuses only on treatments of cartilage, bone, and the nucleus pulposus. Lastly, the main steps toward clinical translation of hydrogels as medical devices are outlined. We suggest a framework for how academics can assist small and medium MedTech enterprises conducting the initial clinical investigation and post‐market clinical follow‐up required in the MDR. It is evident that the successful translation of hydrogels is governed by acquiring high‐quality pre‐clinical and clinical data confirming the device mechanism of action and safety.
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- Øystein Øvrebø
- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”Politecnico di MilanoMilanoItaly
- Department of BiomaterialsInstitute of Clinical Dentistry, University of OsloOsloNorway
- Material Biomimetic ASOslo Science ParkOsloNorway
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- Industrie Biomediche Insubri SAMezzovico‐ViraSwitzerland
- Faculty of Biomedical SciencesUniversity of Southern SwitzerlandLuganoSwitzerland
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical TraumatologyViennaAustria
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- Department of MaterialsImperial College LondonLondonUK
- Department of BioengineeringImperial College LondonLondonUK
- Institute of Biomedical EngineeringImperial College LondonLondonUK
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- Department of MaterialsImperial College LondonLondonUK
- Department of BioengineeringImperial College LondonLondonUK
- Institute of Biomedical EngineeringImperial College LondonLondonUK
- Hybrid Technology Hub, Centre of ExcellenceInstitute of Basic Medical Science, University of OsloOsloNorway
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- Department of MaterialsImperial College LondonLondonUK
- Department of BioengineeringImperial College LondonLondonUK
- Institute of Biomedical EngineeringImperial College LondonLondonUK
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- Department of BiomaterialsInstitute of Clinical Dentistry, University of OsloOsloNorway
- Material Biomimetic ASOslo Science ParkOsloNorway
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”Politecnico di MilanoMilanoItaly
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Banerjee D, Nayakawde NB, Antony D, Deshmukh M, Ghosh S, Sihlbom C, Berger E, Haq UU, Olausson M. Characterization of decellularized implants for ECM integrity and immune response elicitation. Tissue Eng Part A 2021; 28:621-639. [PMID: 34963315 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2021.0146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Biological scaffold is a popular choice for the preparation of tissue-engineered organs and has the potential to address donor shortages in clinics. However, biological scaffolds prepared by physical or chemical agents cause damage to the extracellular matrix by potentially inducing immune responses after implantation. The current study explores the fate of the decellularized scaffolds using a cocktail of chemicals following implantation without using immunosuppressants. Using the syngeneic (Lewis male- Lewis female) and allogeneic (Brown Norway male- Lewis female) models and different tissue routes (subcutaneous vs omentum) for implantation, we applied in-depth quantitative proteomics, genomics along with histology and quantitative image analysis tools to comprehensively describe and compare the proteins following decellularization and post-implantation. Our data helped to identify any alteration post decullarization as well implantation. We could also monitor route-specific modulation of the Extracellular matrix (ECM) and regulation of the immune responses (macrophage and T cells) following implantation. The current approach opens up the possibility to monitor the fate of biological scaffolds in terms of the ECM and immune response against the implants. In addition, the identification of different routes helped us to identify differential immune responses against the implants. This study opens up the potential to identify the changes associated with chemical decellularization both pre and post-implantation, which could further help to promote research in this direction.
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- Debashish Banerjee
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 56749, Transplantation Surgery, Goteborg, Sweden;
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- Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 56749, Transplantation Surgery, Goteborg, Sweden;
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- University of Gothenburg Sahlgrenska Academy, 70712, Transplantation Surgery, Goteborg, Sweden;
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- Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 56749, Transplantation Surgery, Goteborg, Sweden;
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- Lunds Universitet, 5193, Proteomic Hematology, Lund Stem Cell Center, Lund University, Lund, Sweden;
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- University of Gothenburg, 3570, Proteomics core facility, Goteborg, Sweden;
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- Sahlgrenska Academy, 70712, Proteomics core facility, University of Gothenburg, Sweden , Goteborg, Sweden;
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- Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 56749, Surgery, Goteborg, Sweden;
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- Goteborgs universitet Sahlgrenska Akademin, 70712, Transplantation Surgery, Goteborg, Sweden.,Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 56749, Transplantation Surgery, Goteborg, Sweden;
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Multiscale-Engineered Muscle Constructs: PEG Hydrogel Micro-Patterning on an Electrospun PCL Mat Functionalized with Gold Nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 23:ijms23010260. [PMID: 35008686 PMCID: PMC8745500 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23010260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The development of new, viable, and functional engineered tissue is a complex and challenging task. Skeletal muscle constructs have specific requirements as cells are sensitive to the stiffness, geometry of the materials, and biological micro-environment. The aim of this study was thus to design and characterize a multi-scale scaffold and to evaluate it regarding the differentiation process of C2C12 skeletal myoblasts. The significance of the work lies in the microfabrication of lines of polyethylene glycol, on poly(ε-caprolactone) nanofiber sheets obtained using the electrospinning process, coated or not with gold nanoparticles to act as a potential substrate for electrical stimulation. The differentiation of C2C12 cells was studied over a period of seven days and quantified through both expression of specific genes, and analysis of the myotubes’ alignment and length using confocal microscopy. We demonstrated that our multiscale bio-construct presented tunable mechanical properties and supported the different stages skeletal muscle, as well as improving the parallel orientation of the myotubes with a variation of less than 15°. These scaffolds showed the ability of sustained myogenic differentiation by enhancing the organization of reconstructed skeletal muscle. Moreover, they may be suitable for applications in mechanical and electrical stimulation to mimic the muscle’s physiological functions.
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Lian SWM, Guo S, Ren K, Xu Y, Ho JS, Chen CH. Heterogeneous multi-compartmental DNA hydrogel particles prepared via microfluidic assembly for lymphocyte-inspired precision medicine. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:20531-20540. [PMID: 34859803 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr06594g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Lymphocytes play a vital role in immunosurveillance through sensing biomolecules and eliminating targeted invaders. Compared with conventional therapies that depend on drug loading, lymphocytes are advantageous as they are able to ensure self-regulated therapeutics. Here, novel multi-compartmental DNA hydrogel particles were synthesized using a microfluidic assembly for intelligent cancer treatment via the logic-based control of siRNA release without external stimulation. The sensing sequence (D1) was compartmentalized from the treatment sequence (D2) with the use of core-shell DNA hydrogel particles. When D1 detects a cancer-associated biomarker, miRNA-21, a sequence cascade is triggered to release siRNA from D2, effectively eliminating the targeted cancer cells via lymphocyte-inspired precision medicine.
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- Sophie Wan Mei Lian
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 3, 04-08, 117583, Singapore
- Institute for Health Innovation and Technology (iHealthtech), MD6, 14 Medical Drive #14-01, Singapore 117599
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 3, 04-08, 117583, Singapore
- Institute for Health Innovation and Technology (iHealthtech), MD6, 14 Medical Drive #14-01, Singapore 117599
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 3, 04-08, 117583, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 3, 04-08, 117583, Singapore
- Institute for Health Innovation and Technology (iHealthtech), MD6, 14 Medical Drive #14-01, Singapore 117599
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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Dubay R, Urban JN, Darling EM. Single-Cell Microgels for Diagnostics and Therapeutics. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2021; 31:2009946. [PMID: 36329867 PMCID: PMC9629779 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202009946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Cell encapsulation within hydrogel droplets is transforming what is feasible in multiple fields of biomedical science such as tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, in vitro modeling, and cell-based therapies. Recent advances have allowed researchers to miniaturize material encapsulation complexes down to single-cell scales, where each complex, termed a single-cell microgel, contains only one cell surrounded by a hydrogel matrix while remaining <100 μm in size. With this achievement, studies requiring single-cell resolution are now possible, similar to those done using liquid droplet encapsulation. Of particular note, applications involving long-term in vitro cultures, modular bioinks, high-throughput screenings, and formation of 3D cellular microenvironments can be tuned independently to suit the needs of individual cells and experimental goals. In this progress report, an overview of established materials and techniques used to fabricate single-cell microgels, as well as insight into potential alternatives is provided. This focused review is concluded by discussing applications that have already benefited from single-cell microgel technologies, as well as prospective applications on the cusp of achieving important new capabilities.
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- Ryan Dubay
- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Brown University, 175 Meeting St., Providence, RI 02912, USA
- Draper, 555 Technology Sq., Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Brown University, 175 Meeting St., Providence, RI 02912, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biotechnology, Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Department of Orthopaedics, Brown University, 175 Meeting St., Providence, RI 02912, USA
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Whitaker R, Hernaez-Estrada B, Hernandez RM, Santos-Vizcaino E, Spiller KL. Immunomodulatory Biomaterials for Tissue Repair. Chem Rev 2021; 121:11305-11335. [PMID: 34415742 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c00895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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All implanted biomaterials are targets of the host's immune system. While the host inflammatory response was once considered a detrimental force to be blunted or avoided, in recent years, it has become a powerful force to be leveraged to augment biomaterial-tissue integration and tissue repair. In this review, we will discuss the major immune cells that mediate the inflammatory response to biomaterials, with a focus on how biomaterials can be designed to modulate immune cell behavior to promote biomaterial-tissue integration. In particular, the intentional activation of monocytes and macrophages with controlled timing, and modulation of their interactions with other cell types involved in wound healing, have emerged as key strategies to improve biomaterial efficacy. To this end, careful design of biomaterial structure and controlled release of immunomodulators can be employed to manipulate macrophage phenotype for the maximization of the wound healing response with enhanced tissue integration and repair, as opposed to a typical foreign body response characterized by fibrous encapsulation and implant isolation. We discuss current challenges in the clinical translation of immunomodulatory biomaterials, such as limitations in the use of in vitro studies and animal models to model the human immune response. Finally, we describe future directions and opportunities for understanding and controlling the biomaterial-immune system interface, including the application of new imaging tools, new animal models, the discovery of new cellular targets, and novel techniques for in situ immune cell reprogramming.
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- Ricardo Whitaker
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States.,NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006, Spain.,Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006, Spain.,Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006, Spain
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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Zhang J, Wu Q, Yin C, Jia X, Zhao Z, Zhang X, Yuan G, Hu H, Zhao Q. Sustained calcium ion release from bioceramics promotes CaSR-mediated M2 macrophage polarization for osteoinduction. J Leukoc Biol 2021; 110:485-496. [PMID: 34184323 DOI: 10.1002/jlb.3ma0321-739r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Innate immune cells, especially macrophages, play a dual role in tissue repair and the defense against foreign bodies. Although biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) ceramics have been confirmed as an excellent osteoimmunoregulatory biomaterial, it is unclear whether the ions release of BCP directly affects macrophage polarization and the mechanism by which the ions release is involved in osteoimmunomodulation. Herein, we verified the superior osteoinductive capacity of BCP in wild-type mice and showed its inability to promote this process in macrophage-deficient (LysM-/- ) mice. Moreover, scanning electron microscopy, ion release curve, and calcein AM-staining results confirmed that BCP-released Ca2+ in a sustained manner, thereby maintaining the long-term induction of M2 macrophage polarization and promoting the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into osteoblasts during osteogenesis. Furthermore, Ca2+ targeted the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and activated Arg1 and IL-10 (M2 marker genes) transcription through the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) in macrophages. Under treatment with a CaSR antagonist, macrophages cultured with the BCP fluid extract exhibited lower Ca2+ intake and weaker M2 macrophage polarization. These findings underscore the critical role of macrophages in bone regeneration and clarify the molecular mechanisms of Ca2+ -mediated osteoinduction by biomaterials, which is of great significance for the future design of biomaterial-oriented tissue regeneration engineering.
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- Jinglun Zhang
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Department of Dental Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Xiangyang Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Hernandez JL, Park J, Yao S, Blakney AK, Nguyen HV, Katz BH, Jensen JT, Woodrow KA. Effect of tissue microenvironment on fibrous capsule formation to biomaterial-coated implants. Biomaterials 2021; 273:120806. [PMID: 33905960 PMCID: PMC8135119 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.120806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Within tissue exposed to the systemic immune system, lymphocytes and fibroblasts act against biomaterials via the development of a fibrous capsule, known as the foreign body reaction (FBR). Inspired by the natural tolerance that the uterine cavity has to foreign bodies, our study explores the role of microenvironment across classical (subcutaneous) and immune privileged (uterine) tissues in the development of the FBR. As a model biomaterial, we used electrospun fibers loaded with sclerosing agents to provoke scar tissue growth. Additionally, we integrated these materials onto an intrauterine device as a platform for intrauterine biomaterial studies. Polyester materials in vitro achieved drug release up to 10 days, greater pro-inflammatory and pro-healing cytokine expression, and the addition of gelatin enabled greater fibroblast attachment. We observed the materials that induced the greatest FBR in the mouse, had no effect when inserted at the utero-tubal junction of non-human primates. These results suggest that the FBR varies across different tissue microenvironments, and a dampened fibrotic response exists in the uterine cavity, possibly due to immune privilege. Further study of immune privileged tissue factors on biomaterials could broaden our understanding of the FBR and inform new methods for achieving biocompatibility in vivo.
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- Jamie L Hernandez
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, 3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, 3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA
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- Oregon National Primate Research Center, Oregon Health & Science University, 505 NW 185th Ave, Beaverton, OR, 97006, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, 3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, 3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA
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- ContraMed LLC, 900 E. Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA, 95008, USA
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- Oregon National Primate Research Center, Oregon Health & Science University, 505 NW 185th Ave, Beaverton, OR, 97006, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, 3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA.
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Schieferstein JM, Reichert P, Narasimhan CN, Yang X, Doyle PS. Hydrogel Microsphere Encapsulation Enhances the Flow Properties of Monoclonal Antibody Crystal Formulations. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/adtp.202000216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Merck Research Laboratories Kenilworth NJ 07033
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge MA 02142
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Herting SM, Monroe MBB, Weems AC, Briggs ST, Fletcher GK, Blair SE, Hatch CJ, Maitland DJ. In vitro cytocompatibility testing of oxidative degradation products. J BIOACT COMPAT POL 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/08839115211003115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Implantable medical devices must undergo thorough evaluation to ensure safety and efficacy before use in humans. If a device is designed to degrade, it is critical to understand the rate of degradation and the degradation products that will be released. Oxidative degradation is typically modeled in vitro by immersing materials or devices in hydrogen peroxide, which can limit further analysis of degradation products in many cases. Here we demonstrate a novel approach for testing the cytocompatibility of degradation products for oxidatively-degradable biomaterials where the materials are exposed to hydrogen peroxide, and then catalase enzyme is used to convert the hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen so that the resulting aqueous solution can be added to cell culture media. To validate our results, expected degradation products are also synthesized then added to cell culture media. We used these methods to evaluate the cytocompatibility of degradation products from an oxidatively-degradable shape memory polyurethane designed in our lab and found that the degradation of these polymers is unlikely to cause a cytotoxic response in vivo based on the guidance provided by ISO 10993-5. These methods may also be applicable to other biocompatibility tests such as tests for mutagenicity or systemic toxicity, and evaluations of cell proliferation, migration, or gene and protein expression.
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- Scott M Herting
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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Pfaff BN, Pruett LJ, Cornell NJ, de Rutte J, Di Carlo D, Highley CB, Griffin DR. Selective and Improved Photoannealing of Microporous Annealed Particle (MAP) Scaffolds. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:422-427. [PMID: 33423459 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Microporous annealed particle (MAP) scaffolds consist of a slurry of hydrogel microspheres that undergo annealing to form a solid scaffold. MAP scaffolds have contained functional groups with dual abilities to participate in Michael-type addition (gelation) and radical polymerization (photoannealing). Functional groups with efficient Michael-type additions react with thiols and amines under physiological conditions, limiting usage for therapeutic delivery. We present a heterofunctional maleimide/methacrylamide 4-arm PEG macromer (MethMal) engineered for selective photopolymerization compatible with multiple polymer backbones. Rheology using two classes of photoinitiators demonstrates advantageous photopolymerization capabilities. Functional assays show benefits for therapeutic delivery and 3D printing without impacting cell viability.
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- Blaise N Pfaff
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 20095, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 20095, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States.,Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States.,Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States
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Vandekerckhove B, Missinne J, Vonck K, Bauwens P, Verplancke R, Boon P, Raedt R, Vanfleteren J. Technological Challenges in the Development of Optogenetic Closed-Loop Therapy Approaches in Epilepsy and Related Network Disorders of the Brain. MICROMACHINES 2020; 12:38. [PMID: 33396287 PMCID: PMC7824489 DOI: 10.3390/mi12010038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Epilepsy is a chronic, neurological disorder affecting millions of people every year. The current available pharmacological and surgical treatments are lacking in overall efficacy and cause side-effects like cognitive impairment, depression, tremor, abnormal liver and kidney function. In recent years, the application of optogenetic implants have shown promise to target aberrant neuronal circuits in epilepsy with the advantage of both high spatial and temporal resolution and high cell-specificity, a feature that could tackle both the efficacy and side-effect problems in epilepsy treatment. Optrodes consist of electrodes to record local field potentials and an optical component to modulate neurons via activation of opsin expressed by these neurons. The goal of optogenetics in epilepsy is to interrupt seizure activity in its earliest state, providing a so-called closed-loop therapeutic intervention. The chronic implantation in vivo poses specific demands for the engineering of therapeutic optrodes. Enzymatic degradation and glial encapsulation of implants may compromise long-term recording and sufficient illumination of the opsin-expressing neural tissue. Engineering efforts for optimal optrode design have to be directed towards limitation of the foreign body reaction by reducing the implant's elastic modulus and overall size, while still providing stable long-term recording and large-area illumination, and guaranteeing successful intracerebral implantation. This paper presents an overview of the challenges and recent advances in the field of electrode design, neural-tissue illumination, and neural-probe implantation, with the goal of identifying a suitable candidate to be incorporated in a therapeutic approach for long-term treatment of epilepsy patients.
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- Bram Vandekerckhove
- Center for Microsystems Technology, Imec and Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (B.V.); (J.M.); (P.B.); (R.V.)
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- Center for Microsystems Technology, Imec and Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (B.V.); (J.M.); (P.B.); (R.V.)
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- 4Brain Team, Department of Head and Skin, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (K.V.); (P.B.); (R.R.)
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- Center for Microsystems Technology, Imec and Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (B.V.); (J.M.); (P.B.); (R.V.)
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- Center for Microsystems Technology, Imec and Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (B.V.); (J.M.); (P.B.); (R.V.)
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- 4Brain Team, Department of Head and Skin, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (K.V.); (P.B.); (R.R.)
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- 4Brain Team, Department of Head and Skin, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (K.V.); (P.B.); (R.R.)
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- Center for Microsystems Technology, Imec and Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (B.V.); (J.M.); (P.B.); (R.V.)
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Tee HT, Zipp R, Koynov K, Tremel W, Wurm FR. Poly(methyl ethylene phosphate) hydrogels: Degradable and cell-repellent alternatives to PEG-hydrogels. Eur Polym J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.110075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Feng X, Zhou T, Xu P, Ye J, Gou Z, Gao C. Enhanced regeneration of osteochondral defects by using an aggrecanase-1 responsively degradable and N-cadherin mimetic peptide-conjugated hydrogel loaded with BMSCs. Biomater Sci 2020; 8:2212-2226. [PMID: 32119015 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm00068j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Due to the poor self-repair capabilities of articular cartilage, chondral or osteochondral injuries are difficult to be recovered. In this study, an N-cadherin mimetic peptide sequence HAVDIGGGC (HAV) was conjugated to direct cell-cell interactions, and an aggrecanase-1 cleavable peptide sequence CRDTEGE-ARGSVIDRC (ACpep) was used to crosslink hyperbranched PEG-based multi-acrylate polymer (HBPEG) with cysteamine-modified chondroitin sulfate (Cys-CS), obtaining an aggrecanase-1 responsively degradable and HAV-conjugated hydrogel ((HAV-HBPEG)-CS-ACpep). A HBPEG-CS-ACpep hydrogel without the HAV motif was also prepared. The two hydrogels exhibited similar equilibrium swelling ratios, elastic moduli and pore sizes after lyophilization, indicating the negligible influence of conjugated HAV on the crosslinking networks and mechanical properties of the hydrogels. After being degraded in PBS, aggrecanase-1 (ADAMTS4) and trypsin, the HBPEG-CS-ACpep hydrogel exhibited significantly decreased elastic moduli with a much lower value when incubated in enzyme solutions. The two hydrogels could maintain the viability of encapsulated bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), and the (HAV-HBPEG)-CS-ACpep hydrogel better promoted the cell-cell interactions. After being implanted into osteochondral defects in rabbits for 18 weeks, the two cell-laden hydrogel groups achieved better repair effects than the blank control group. Moreover, hyaline cartilage was formed in the (HAV-HBPEG)-CS-ACpep/BMSCs hydrogel group, while a hybrid of hyaline cartilage and fibrocartilage was found in the HBPEG-CS-ACpep/BMSCs hydrogel group.
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- Xue Feng
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, PR China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, PR China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, College of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, PR China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, College of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, PR China
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- Bio-nanomaterials and Regenerative Medicine Research Division, Zhejiang-California International Nanosystem Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, PR China.
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Modak P, Hammond W, Jaffe M, Nadig M, Russo R. Dynamic, 3DSchiff base networks for medical applications. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.49756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Flegeau K, Toquet C, Rethore G, d'Arros C, Messager L, Halgand B, Dupont D, Autrusseau F, Lesoeur J, Veziers J, Bordat P, Bresin A, Guicheux J, Delplace V, Gautier H, Weiss P. In Situ Forming, Silanized Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels with Fine Control Over Mechanical Properties and In Vivo Degradation for Tissue Engineering Applications. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e2000981. [PMID: 32864869 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202000981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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In situ forming hydrogels that can be injected into tissues in a minimally-invasive fashion are appealing as delivery vehicles for tissue engineering applications. Ideally, these hydrogels should have mechanical properties matching those of the host tissue, and a rate of degradation adapted for neo-tissue formation. Here, the development of in situ forming hyaluronic acid hydrogels based on the pH-triggered condensation of silicon alkoxide precursors into siloxanes is reported. Upon solubilization and pH adjustment, the low-viscosity precursor solutions are easily injectable through fine-gauge needles prior to in situ gelation. Tunable mechanical properties (stiffness from 1 to 40 kPa) and associated tunable degradability (from 4 days to more than 3 weeks in vivo) are obtained by varying the degree of silanization (from 4.3% to 57.7%) and molecular weight (120 and 267 kDa) of the hyaluronic acid component. Following cell encapsulation, high cell viability (> 80%) is obtained for at least 7 days. Finally, the in vivo biocompatibility of silanized hyaluronic acid gels is verified in a subcutaneous mouse model and a relationship between the inflammatory response and the crosslink density is observed. Silanized hyaluronic acid hydrogels constitute a tunable hydrogel platform for material-assisted cell therapies and tissue engineering applications.
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- Killian Flegeau
- UFR Odontologie Université de Nantes Nantes F‐44042 France
- HTL S.A.S 7 Rue Alfred Kastler Javené 35133 France
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- Department of Pathology University Hospital of Nantes Nantes F‐44042 France
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- Université de Nantes ONIRIS INSERM Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RMeS, UMR 1229 1 Pl A Ricordeau Nantes F‐44042 France
- UFR Odontologie Université de Nantes Nantes F‐44042 France
- CHU Nantes PHU4 OTONN Nantes F‐44042 France
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- Université de Nantes ONIRIS INSERM Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RMeS, UMR 1229 1 Pl A Ricordeau Nantes F‐44042 France
- UFR Odontologie Université de Nantes Nantes F‐44042 France
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- HTL S.A.S 7 Rue Alfred Kastler Javené 35133 France
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- Université de Nantes ONIRIS INSERM Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RMeS, UMR 1229 1 Pl A Ricordeau Nantes F‐44042 France
- UFR Odontologie Université de Nantes Nantes F‐44042 France
- CHU Nantes PHU4 OTONN Nantes F‐44042 France
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- HTL S.A.S 7 Rue Alfred Kastler Javené 35133 France
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- Université de Nantes ONIRIS INSERM Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RMeS, UMR 1229 1 Pl A Ricordeau Nantes F‐44042 France
- UFR Odontologie Université de Nantes Nantes F‐44042 France
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- Université de Nantes ONIRIS INSERM Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RMeS, UMR 1229 1 Pl A Ricordeau Nantes F‐44042 France
- UFR Odontologie Université de Nantes Nantes F‐44042 France
- SC3M SFR Santé F. Bonamy FED 4203 UMS Inserm 016 CNRS 3556 Nantes F‐44042 France
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- Université de Nantes ONIRIS INSERM Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RMeS, UMR 1229 1 Pl A Ricordeau Nantes F‐44042 France
- CHU Nantes PHU4 OTONN Nantes F‐44042 France
- SC3M SFR Santé F. Bonamy FED 4203 UMS Inserm 016 CNRS 3556 Nantes F‐44042 France
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- Université de Nantes ONIRIS INSERM Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RMeS, UMR 1229 1 Pl A Ricordeau Nantes F‐44042 France
- UFR Odontologie Université de Nantes Nantes F‐44042 France
- CHU Nantes PHU4 OTONN Nantes F‐44042 France
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- Université de Nantes ONIRIS INSERM Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RMeS, UMR 1229 1 Pl A Ricordeau Nantes F‐44042 France
- UFR Odontologie Université de Nantes Nantes F‐44042 France
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- Université de Nantes ONIRIS INSERM Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RMeS, UMR 1229 1 Pl A Ricordeau Nantes F‐44042 France
- UFR Odontologie Université de Nantes Nantes F‐44042 France
- Université de Nantes Faculté de Pharmacie Laboratoire de Pharmacie Galénique Nantes F‐44042 France
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- Université de Nantes ONIRIS INSERM Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RMeS, UMR 1229 1 Pl A Ricordeau Nantes F‐44042 France
- UFR Odontologie Université de Nantes Nantes F‐44042 France
- CHU Nantes PHU4 OTONN Nantes F‐44042 France
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Wei T, Liu J, Li D, Chen S, Zhang Y, Li J, Fan L, Guan Z, Lo CM, Wang L, Man K, Sun D. Development of Magnet-Driven and Image-Guided Degradable Microrobots for the Precise Delivery of Engineered Stem Cells for Cancer Therapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e1906908. [PMID: 32954642 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201906908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Precise delivery of therapeutic cells to the desired site in vivo is an emerging and promising cellular therapy in precision medicine. This paper presents the development of a magnet-driven and image-guided degradable microrobot that can precisely deliver engineered stem cells for orthotopic liver tumor treatment. The microrobot employs a burr-like porous sphere structure and is made with a synthesized composite to fulfill degradability, mechanical strength, and magnetic actuation capability simultaneously. The cells can be spontaneously released from the microrobots on the basis of the optimized microrobot structure. The microrobot is actuated by a gradient magnetic field and guided by a unique photoacoustic imaging technology. In preclinical experiments on nude mice, microrobots carrying cells are injected via the portal vein and the released cells from the microrobots can inhibit the tumor growth greatly. This paper reveals for the first time of using degradable microrobots for precise delivery of therapeutic cells in vascular tissue and demonstrates its therapeutic effect in preclinical test.
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- Tanyong Wei
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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The extracellular matrix (ECM) is needed to maintain the structural integrity of tissues and to mediate cellular dynamics. Its main components are fibrous proteins and glycosaminoglycans, which provide a suitable environment for biological functions. Thus, biomaterials with ECM-like properties have been extensively developed by modulating their key components and properties. In the field of cardiac tissue engineering, the use of biomaterials offers several advantages in that biophysical and biochemical cues can be designed to mediate cardiac cells, which is critical for maturation and regeneration. This suggests that understanding biomaterials and their use in vivo and in vitro is beneficial in terms of advancing cardiac engineering. The current review provides an overview of both natural and synthetic biomaterials and their use in cardiac engineering. In addition, we focus on different strategies to recapitulate the cardiac tissue in 2D and 3D approaches, which is an important step for the maturation of cardiac tissues toward regeneration of the adult heart.
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Roeven E, Kuzmyn AR, Scheres L, Baggerman J, Smulders MMJ, Zuilhof H. PLL-Poly(HPMA) Bottlebrush-Based Antifouling Coatings: Three Grafting Routes. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2020; 36:10187-10199. [PMID: 32820926 PMCID: PMC7498161 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c01675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this work, we compare three routes to prepare antifouling coatings that consist of poly(l-lysine)-poly(N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide) bottlebrushes. The poly(l-lysine) (PLL) backbone is self-assembled onto the surface by charged-based interactions between the lysine groups and the negatively charged silicon oxide surface, whereas the poly(N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide) [poly(HPMA)] side chains, grown by reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) polymerization, provide antifouling properties to the surface. First, the PLL-poly(HPMA) coatings are synthesized in a bottom-up fashion through a grafting-from approach. In this route, the PLL is self-assembled onto a surface, after which a polymerization agent is immobilized, and finally HPMA is polymerized from the surface. In the second explored route, the PLL is modified in solution by a RAFT agent to create a macroinitiator. After self-assembly of this macroinitiator onto the surface, poly(HPMA) is polymerized from the surface by RAFT. In the third and last route, the whole PLL-poly(HPMA) bottlebrush is initially synthesized in solution. To this end, HPMA is polymerized from the macroinitiator in solution and the PLL-poly(HPMA) bottlebrush is then self-assembled onto the surface in just one step (grafting-to approach). Additionally, in this third route, we also design and synthesize a bottlebrush polymer with a PLL backbone and poly(HPMA) side chains, with the latter containing 5% carboxybetaine (CB) monomers that eventually allow for additional (bio)functionalization in solution or after surface immobilization. These three routes are evaluated in terms of ease of synthesis, scalability, ease of characterization, and a preliminary investigation of their antifouling performance. All three coating procedures result in coatings that show antifouling properties in single-protein antifouling tests. This method thus presents a new, simple, versatile, and highly scalable approach for the manufacturing of PLL-based bottlebrush coatings that can be synthesized partly or completely on the surface or in solution, depending on the desired production process and/or application.
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- Esther Roeven
- Laboratory
of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE Wageningen, The Netherlands
- Surfix
BV, Bronland 12 B-1, 6708 WH Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory
of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE Wageningen, The Netherlands
- Aquamarijn
Micro Filtration BV, IJsselkade 7, 7201 HB Zutphen, The Netherlands
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- Surfix
BV, Bronland 12 B-1, 6708 WH Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Aquamarijn
Micro Filtration BV, IJsselkade 7, 7201 HB Zutphen, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory
of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory
of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE Wageningen, The Netherlands
- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, 300072 Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
- Department
of Chemical and Materials Engineering, King
Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Rahmati M, Silva EA, Reseland JE, A Heyward C, Haugen HJ. Biological responses to physicochemical properties of biomaterial surface. Chem Soc Rev 2020; 49:5178-5224. [PMID: 32642749 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00103a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Biomedical scientists use chemistry-driven processes found in nature as an inspiration to design biomaterials as promising diagnostic tools, therapeutic solutions, or tissue substitutes. While substantial consideration is devoted to the design and validation of biomaterials, the nature of their interactions with the surrounding biological microenvironment is commonly neglected. This gap of knowledge could be owing to our poor understanding of biochemical signaling pathways, lack of reliable techniques for designing biomaterials with optimal physicochemical properties, and/or poor stability of biomaterial properties after implantation. The success of host responses to biomaterials, known as biocompatibility, depends on chemical principles as the root of both cell signaling pathways in the body and how the biomaterial surface is designed. Most of the current review papers have discussed chemical engineering and biological principles of designing biomaterials as separate topics, which has resulted in neglecting the main role of chemistry in this field. In this review, we discuss biocompatibility in the context of chemistry, what it is and how to assess it, while describing contributions from both biochemical cues and biomaterials as well as the means of harmonizing them. We address both biochemical signal-transduction pathways and engineering principles of designing a biomaterial with an emphasis on its surface physicochemistry. As we aim to show the role of chemistry in the crosstalk between the surface physicochemical properties and body responses, we concisely highlight the main biochemical signal-transduction pathways involved in the biocompatibility complex. Finally, we discuss the progress and challenges associated with the current strategies used for improving the chemical and physical interactions between cells and biomaterial surface.
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- Maryam Rahmati
- Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo, 0317 Oslo, Norway. h.j.haugen.odont.uio.no
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Yang Q, Wu B, Eles JR, Vazquez AL, Kozai TDY, Cui XT. Zwitterionic Polymer Coating Suppresses Microglial Encapsulation to Neural Implants In Vitro and In Vivo. ADVANCED BIOSYSTEMS 2020; 4:e1900287. [PMID: 32363792 PMCID: PMC7686959 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.201900287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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For brain computer interfaces (BCI), the immune response to implanted electrodes is a major biological cause of device failure. Bioactive coatings such as neural adhesion molecule L1 have been shown to improve the biocompatibility, but are difficult to handle or produce in batches. Here, a synthetic zwitterionic polymer coating, poly(sulfobetaine methacrylate) (PSBMA) is developed for neural implants with the goal of reducing the inflammatory host response. In tests in vitro, the zwitterionic coating inhibits protein adsorption and the attachment of fibroblasts and microglia, and remains stable for at least 4 weeks. In vivo two-photon microscopy on CX3CR1-GFP mice shows that the zwitterionic coating significantly suppresses the microglial encapsulation of neural microelectrodes over a 6 h observation period. Furthermore, the lower microglial encapsulation on zwitterionic polymer-coated microelectrodes is revealed to originate from a reduction in the size but not the number of microglial end feet. This work provides a facile method for coating neural implants with zwitterionic polymers and illustrates the initial interaction between microglia and coated surface at high temporal and spatial resolution.
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- Qianru Yang
- Biomedical Science Tower 3, University of Pittsburgh, 3501 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, USA
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- Biomedical Science Tower 3, University of Pittsburgh, 3501 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, USA
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- Biomedical Science Tower 3, University of Pittsburgh, 3501 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, USA
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- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 3025 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, USA
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- Center for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 300 Technology Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- Biomedical Science Tower 3, University of Pittsburgh, 3501 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, USA
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Hu X, Tian J, Li C, Su H, Qin R, Wang Y, Cao X, Yang P. Amyloid-Like Protein Aggregates: A New Class of Bioinspired Materials Merging an Interfacial Anchor with Antifouling. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2000128. [PMID: 32346929 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202000128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Surfaces that resist nonspecific protein adsorption in a complex biological milieu are required for a variety of applications. However, few strategies can achieve a robust antifouling coating on a surface in an easy and reliable way, regardless of material type, morphology, and shape. Herein, the preparation of an antifouling coating by one-step aqueous supramolecular assembly of bovine serum albumin (BSA) is reported. Based on fast amyloid-like protein aggregation through the rapid reduction of the intramolecular disulfide bonds of BSA by tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine, a dense proteinaceous nanofilm with controllable thickness (≈130 nm) can be covered on virtually arbitrary material surfaces in tens of minutes by a simple dipping or spraying. The nanofilm shows strong stability and adhesion with the underlying substrate, exhibiting excellent resistance to the nonspecific adsorption of a broad-spectrum of contaminants including proteins, serum, cell lysate, cells, and microbes, etc. In vitro and in vivo experiments show that the nanofilm can prevent the adhesion of microorganisms and the formation of biofilm. Compared with native BSA, the proteinaceous nanofilm coating exposes a variety of functional groups on the surface, which have more-stable adhesion with the surface and can maintain the antifouling in harsh conditions including under ultrasound, surfactants, organic solvents, and enzymatic digestion.
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- Xinyi Hu
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, West Five Road, No. 157, Xi'an, 710004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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Spaulding KA, Zhu Y, Takaba K, Ramasubramanian A, Badathala A, Haraldsson H, Collins A, Aguayo E, Shah C, Wallace AW, Ziats NP, Lovett DH, Baker AJ, Healy KE, Ratcliffe MB. Myocardial injection of a thermoresponsive hydrogel with reactive oxygen species scavenger properties improves border zone contractility. J Biomed Mater Res A 2020; 108:1736-1746. [PMID: 32270584 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The decrease in contractility in myocardium adjacent (border zone; BZ) to a myocardial infarction (MI) is correlated with an increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS). We hypothesized that injection of a thermoresponsive hydrogel, with ROS scavenging properties, into the MI would decrease ROS and improve BZ function. Fourteen sheep underwent antero-apical MI. Seven sheep had a comb-like copolymer synthesized from N-isopropyl acrylamide (NIPAAm) and 1500 MW methoxy poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate, (NIPAAm-PEG1500), injected (20 × 0.5 mL) into the MI zone 40 min after MI (MI + NIPAAm-PEG1500) and seven sheep were MI controls. Cardiac MRI was performed 2 weeks before and 6 weeks after MI + NIPAAm-PEG1500. BZ wall thickness at end systole was significantly higher for MI + NIPAAm-PEG1500 (12.32 ± 0.51 mm/m2 MI + NIPAAm-PEG1500 vs. 9.88 ± 0.30 MI; p = .023). Demembranated muscle force development for BZ myocardium 6 weeks after MI was significantly higher for MI + NIPAAm-PEG1500 (67.67 ± 2.61 mN/m2 MI + NIPAAm-PEG1500 vs. 40.53 ± 1.04 MI; p < .0001) but not significantly different from remote myocardium or BZ or non-operated controls. Levels of ROS in BZ tissue were significantly lower in the MI + NIPAAm-PEG1500 treatment group (hydroxyl p = .0031; superoxide p = .0182). We conclude that infarct injection of the NIPAAm-PEG1500 hydrogel with ROS scavenging properties decreased ROS and improved contractile protein function in the border zone 6 weeks after MI.
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- Department of Bioengineering and Materials Science and Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, California, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering and Materials Science and Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, California, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Medicine, Radiology, and Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, California, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering and Materials Science and Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, California, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Medicine, Radiology, and Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Medicine, Radiology, and Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, California, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Medicine, Radiology, and Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering and Materials Science and Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, California, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Medicine, Radiology, and Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, California, USA
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