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Ahmed K, Tauseef H, Ainuddin JA, Zafar M, Khan I, Salim A, Mirza MR, Mohiuddin OA. Assessment of the proteome profile of decellularized human amniotic membrane and its biocompatibility with umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024; 112:1041-1056. [PMID: 38380793 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37685] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Extracellular matrix-based bio-scaffolds are useful for tissue engineering as they retain the unique structural, mechanical, and physiological microenvironment of the tissue thus facilitating cellular attachment and matrix activities. However, considering its potential, a comprehensive understanding of the protein profile remains elusive. Herein, we evaluate the impact of decellularization on the human amniotic membrane (hAM) based on its proteome profile, physicochemical features, as well as the attachment, viability, and proliferation of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSC). Proteome profiles of decellularized hAM (D-hAM) were compared with hAM, and gene ontology (GO) enrichment analysis was performed. Proteomic data revealed that D-hAM retained a total of 249 proteins, predominantly comprised of extracellular matrix proteins including collagens (collagen I, collagen IV, collagen VI, collagen VII, and collagen XII), proteoglycans (biglycan, decorin, lumican, mimecan, and versican), glycoproteins (dermatopontin, fibrinogen, fibrillin, laminin, and vitronectin), and growth factors including transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) and fibroblast growth factor (FGF) while eliminated most of the intracellular proteins. Scanning electron microscopy was used to analyze the epithelial and basal surfaces of D-hAM. The D-hAM displayed variability in fibril morphology and porosity as compared with hAM, showing loosely packed collagen fibers and prominent large pore areas on the basal side of D-hAM. Both sides of D-hAM supported the growth and proliferation of hUC-MSC. Comparative investigations, however, demonstrated that the basal side of D-hAM displayed higher hUC-MSC proliferation than the epithelial side. These findings highlight the importance of understanding the micro-environmental differences between the two sides of D-hAM while optimizing cell-based therapeutic applications.
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- Kainat Ahmed
- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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Zhang W, Hou Y, Yin S, Miao Q, Lee K, Zhou X, Wang Y. Advanced gene nanocarriers/scaffolds in nonviral-mediated delivery system for tissue regeneration and repair. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:376. [PMID: 38926780 PMCID: PMC11200991 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02580-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Tissue regeneration technology has been rapidly developed and widely applied in tissue engineering and repair. Compared with traditional approaches like surgical treatment, the rising gene therapy is able to have a durable effect on tissue regeneration, such as impaired bone regeneration, articular cartilage repair and cancer-resected tissue repair. Gene therapy can also facilitate the production of in situ therapeutic factors, thus minimizing the diffusion or loss of gene complexes and enabling spatiotemporally controlled release of gene products for tissue regeneration. Among different gene delivery vectors and supportive gene-activated matrices, advanced gene/drug nanocarriers attract exceptional attraction due to their tunable physiochemical properties, as well as excellent adaptive performance in gene therapy for tissue regeneration, such as bone, cartilage, blood vessel, nerve and cancer-resected tissue repair. This paper reviews the recent advances on nonviral-mediated gene delivery systems with an emphasis on the important role of advanced nanocarriers in gene therapy and tissue regeneration.
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- Wanheng Zhang
- Institute of Geriatrics, School of Medicine, Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong), Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics, School of Medicine, Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong), Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education), Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Konyang University, Daejeon, 35365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai General Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200080, China.
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- Institute of Geriatrics, School of Medicine, Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong), Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education), Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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Tong Q, Cai J, Wang Z, Sun Y, Liang X, Xu Q, Mahamoud OA, Qian Y, Qian Z. Recent Advances in the Modification and Improvement of Bioprosthetic Heart Valves. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309844. [PMID: 38279610 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309844] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Valvular heart disease (VHD) has become a burden and a growing public health problem in humans, causing significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. An increasing number of patients with severe VHD need to undergo heart valve replacement surgery, and artificial heart valves are in high demand. However, allogeneic valves from donors are lacking and cannot meet clinical practice needs. A mechanical heart valve can activate the coagulation pathway after contact with blood after implantation in the cardiovascular system, leading to thrombosis. Therefore, bioprosthetic heart valves (BHVs) are still a promising way to solve this problem. However, there are still challenges in the use of BHVs. For example, their longevity is still unsatisfactory due to the defects, such as thrombosis, structural valve degeneration, calcification, insufficient re-endothelialization, and the inflammatory response. Therefore, strategies and methods are needed to effectively improve the biocompatibility and longevity of BHVs. This review describes the recent research advances in BHVs and strategies to improve their biocompatibility and longevity.
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- Qi Tong
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, 157011, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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Xu Y, Yao Y, Gao J. Cell-Derived Matrix: Production, Decellularization, and Application of Wound Repair. Stem Cells Int 2024; 2024:7398473. [PMID: 38882595 PMCID: PMC11178417 DOI: 10.1155/2024/7398473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Chronic nonhealing wounds significantly reduce patients' quality of life and are a major burden on healthcare systems. Over the past few decades, tissue engineering materials have emerged as a viable option for wound healing, with cell-derived extracellular matrix (CDM) showing remarkable results. The CDM's compatibility and resemblance to the natural tissue microenvironment confer distinct advantages to tissue-engineered scaffolds in wound repair. This review summarizes the current processes for CDM preparation, various cell decellularization protocols, and common characterization methods. Furthermore, it discusses the applications of CDM in wound healing, including skin defect and wound repair, angiogenesis, and engineered vessels, and offers perspectives on future developments.
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- Yidan Xu
- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Nanfang Hospital Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Nanfang Hospital Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Nanfang Hospital Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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Cavallini C, Olivi E, Tassinari R, Zannini C, Ragazzini G, Marcuzzi M, Taglioli V, Ventura C. Deer antler stem cell niche: An interesting perspective. World J Stem Cells 2024; 16:479-485. [PMID: 38817324 PMCID: PMC11135255 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v16.i5.479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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In recent years, there has been considerable exploration into methods aimed at enhancing the regenerative capacity of transplanted and/or tissue-resident cells. Biomaterials, in particular, have garnered significant interest for their potential to serve as natural scaffolds for cells. In this editorial, we provide commentary on the study by Wang et al, in a recently published issue of World J Stem Cells, which investigates the use of a decellularized xenogeneic extracellular matrix (ECM) derived from antler stem cells for repairing osteochondral defects in rat knee joints. Our focus lies specifically on the crucial role of biological scaffolds as a strategy for augmenting stem cell potential and regenerative capabilities, thanks to the establishment of a favorable microenvironment (niche). Stem cell differentiation heavily depends on exposure to intrinsic properties of the ECM, including its chemical and protein composition, as well as the mechanical forces it can generate. Collectively, these physicochemical cues contribute to a bio-instructive signaling environment that offers tissue-specific guidance for achieving effective repair and regeneration. The interest in mechanobiology, often conceptualized as a form of "structural memory", is steadily gaining more validation and momentum, especially in light of findings such as these.
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- Claudia Cavallini
- National Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Stem Cell Engineering, National Institute of Biostructures and Biosystems - Eldor Lab, Bologna 40128, Italy
- Eldor Lab, Bologna 40128, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Bologna 40138, Italy
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- National Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Stem Cell Engineering, National Institute of Biostructures and Biosystems - Eldor Lab, Bologna 40128, Italy.
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Jalili A, Shojaei-Ghahrizjani F, Tabatabaiefar MA, Rahmati S. Decellularized skin pretreatment by monophosphoryl lipid A and lactobacillus casei supernatant accelerate skin recellularization. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:675. [PMID: 38787484 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09599-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Bioscaffolds and cells are two main components in the regeneration of damaged tissues via cell therapy. Umbilical cord stem cells are among the most well-known cell types for this purpose. The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the pretreatment of the foreskin acellular matrix (FAM) by monophosphoryl lipid A (MPLA) and Lactobacillus casei supernatant (LCS) on the attraction of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hucMSC). METHODS AND RESULTS The expression of certain cell migration genes was studied using qRT-PCR. In addition to cell migration, transdifferentiation of these cells to the epidermal-like cells was evaluated via immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunocytochemistry (ICC) of cytokeratin 19 (CK19). The hucMSC showed more tissue tropism in the presence of MPLA and LCS pretreated FAM compared to the untreated control group. We confirmed this result by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis, glycosaminoglycan (GAG), collagen, and DNA content. Furthermore, IHC and ICC data demonstrated that both treatments increase the protein expression level of CK19. CONCLUSION Pretreatment of acellular bioscaffolds by MPLA or LCS can increase the migration rate of cells and also transdifferentiation of hucMSC to epidermal-like cells without growth factors. This strategy suggests a new approach in regenerative medicine.
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- Ali Jalili
- Department of Immunology and Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
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Yu Y, Liu H, Xu L, Hu P, Cui N, Long J, Wu X, Long D, Zhou Z. Reendothelialization of Acellular Adipose Flaps under Mimetic Physiological Dynamic Conditions. Tissue Eng Part A 2024. [PMID: 38562116 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.0340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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The extensive soft-tissue defects resulting from trauma and tumors pose a prevalent challenge in clinical practice, characterized by a high incidence rate. Autologous tissue flap transplantation, considered the gold standard for treatment, is associated with various drawbacks, including the sacrifice of donor sources, postoperative complications, and limitations in surgical techniques, thereby impeding its widespread applicability. The emergence of tissue-engineered skin flaps, notably the acellular adipose flap (AAF), offers potential alternative solutions. However, a critical concern confronting large-scale tissue-engineered skin flaps currently revolves around the reendothelialization of internal vascular networks. In our study, we have developed an AAF utilizing perfusion decellularization, demonstrating excellent physical properties. Cytocompatibility experiments have confirmed its cellular safety, and cell adhesion experiments have revealed spatial specificity in facilitating endothelial cells adhesion within the adipose flap scaffold. Using a novel mimetic physiological fluid shear stress setting, endothelial cells were dynamically inoculated and cultured within the acellular vascular network of the pedicled AAF in our research. Histological and gene expression analyses have shown that the mimetic physiological fluid dynamic model significantly enhanced the reendothelialization of the AAF. This innovative platform of acellular adipose biomaterials combined with hydrodynamics may offer valuable insights for the design and manufacturing of 3D vascularized tissue constructs, which can be applied to the repair of extensive soft-tissue defects.
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- Yaling Yu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Microsurgery on Extremities, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Liu K, Wei ZY, Zhong XH, Liu X, Chen H, Pan Y, Zeng W. The Jagged-1/Notch1 Signaling Pathway Promotes the Construction of Tissue-Engineered Heart Valves. Tissue Eng Part A 2024; 30:381-392. [PMID: 38062730 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.0140] [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] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Background: Tissue-engineered heart valves (TEHVs) are promising new heart valve substitutes for valvular heart disease. The Notch signaling pathway plays a critical role in the development of congenital heart valves. Objective: To investigate the role of the Notch signaling pathway in the construction of TEHVs. Methods: The induced endothelial cells, which act as seed cells, were differentiated from adipose-derived stem cells and were treated with Jagged-1 (JAG-1) protein and γ-secretase inhibitor (DAPT, N-[N-(3,5-difluorophenacetyl)-l-alanyl]-s-phenylglycine t-butyl ester), respectively. Cell phenotypic changes, the expression of proteins relating to the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and changes in paxillin expression were detected. Decellularized valve scaffolds were produced from decellularized porcine aortic valves. The seed cells were them inoculated into Matrigel-coated flap scaffolds for complex culture and characterization. Results: JAG-1 significantly reduced apoptosis and promoted the seeded cells' proliferation and migration ability, in contrast to the treatment of DAPT. In addition, the expression of EMT-related proteins, E-cadherin and N-cadherin, was significantly increased after treatment with JAG-1 and was reduced after the application of DAPT. Meanwhile, the adhesive-related expression of paxillin and fibronectin proteins was increased after the activation of Notch1 signaling and vice versa. Of interest, activation of the Notch1 signaling pathway resulted in more closely arranged cells on the valve surface after recellularization. Conclusion: Activation of the JAG-1/Notch1 signaling pathway increased seeded cells' proliferation and migratory ability and promoted the EMT and adhesion of seed cells, which was conducive to binding to the matrix, facilitating accelerated endothelialization of TEHVs.
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- Kang Liu
- Department of Thoracic surgery, Fuyang Sixth People's Hospital, Fuyang, China
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- Department of ICU, Linquan County People's Hospital, Fuyang, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Ganzhou Cancer Hospital, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Ganzhou Cancer Hospital, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Ganzhou Cancer Hospital, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Ganzhou Cancer Hospital, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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Angolkar M, Paramshetti S, Gahtani RM, Al Shahrani M, Hani U, Talath S, Osmani RAM, Spandana A, Gangadharappa HV, Gundawar R. Pioneering a paradigm shift in tissue engineering and regeneration with polysaccharides and proteins-based scaffolds: A comprehensive review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:130643. [PMID: 38467225 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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In the realm of modern medicine, tissue engineering and regeneration stands as a beacon of hope, offering the promise of restoring form and function to damaged or diseased organs and tissues. Central to this revolutionary field are biological macromolecules-nature's own blueprints for regeneration. The growing interest in bio-derived macromolecules and their composites is driven by their environmentally friendly qualities, renewable nature, minimal carbon footprint, and widespread availability in our ecosystem. Capitalizing on these unique attributes, specific composites can be tailored and enhanced for potential utilization in the realm of tissue engineering (TE). This review predominantly concentrates on the present research trends involving TE scaffolds constructed from polysaccharides, proteins and glycosaminoglycans. It provides an overview of the prerequisites, production methods, and TE applications associated with a range of biological macromolecules. Furthermore, it tackles the challenges and opportunities arising from the adoption of these biomaterials in the field of TE. This review also presents a novel perspective on the development of functional biomaterials with broad applicability across various biomedical applications.
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- Mohit Angolkar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, RAK College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah 11172, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India.
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Rashidi F, Mohammadzadeh M, Abdolmaleki A, Asadi A, Sheikhlou M. Acellular carotid scaffold and evaluation the biological and biomechanical properties for tissue engineering. J Cardiovasc Thorac Res 2024; 16:28-37. [PMID: 38584661 PMCID: PMC10997974 DOI: 10.34172/jcvtr.32899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Introduction The issues associated with the limitation of appropriate autologous vessels for vascular reconstruction via bypass surgery highlight the need for new alternative strategies based on tissue engineering. The present study aimed to prepare decellularized scaffolds from ovine carotid using chemical decellularization method. Methods Ovine carotid were decellularized with Triton X-100 and tri-n-butyl phosphate (TnBP) at 37 °C. Histological analysis, biochemical tests, biomechanical assay and biocompatibility assay were used to investigate the efficacy of decellularization. Results Decellularization method could successfully decellularize ovine carotid without leaving any cell remnants. Scaffolds showed minimal destruction of the three-dimensional structure and extracellular matrix, as well as adequate mechanical resistance and biocompatibility for cell growth and proliferation. Conclusion Prepared acellular scaffold exhibited the necessary characteristics for clinical applications.
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- Farina Rashidi
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Urmia, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Advanced Technologies, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Namin, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Engineering Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Technologies, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Namin, Iran
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Lin J, Jia S, Cao F, Huang J, Chen J, Wang J, Liu P, Zeng H, Zhang X, Cui W. Research Progress on Injectable Microspheres as New Strategies for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis Through Promotion of Cartilage Repair. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2024. [DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202400585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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AbstractOsteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease caused by a variety of factors with joint pain as the main symptom, including fibrosis, chapping, ulcers, and loss of cartilage. Traditional treatment can only delay the progression of OA, and classical delivery system have many side effects. In recent years, microspheres have shown great application prospects in the field of OA treatment. Microspheres can support cells, reproduce the natural tissue microenvironment in vitro and in vivo, and are an efficient delivery system for the release of drugs or biological agents, which can promote cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation. Thus, they have been widely used in cartilage repair and regeneration. In this review, preparation processes, basic materials, and functional characteristics of various microspheres commonly used in OA treatment are systematically reviewed. Then it is introduced surface modification strategies that can improve the biological properties of microspheres and discussed a series of applications of microsphere functionalized scaffolds in OA treatment. Finally, based on bibliometrics research, the research development, future potential, and possible research hotspots of microspheres in the field of OA therapy is systematically and dynamically evaluated. The comprehensive and systematic review will bring new understanding to the field of microsphere treatment of OA.
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- Jianjing Lin
- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Shenzhen Guangdong 518036 P. R. China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Shenzhen Guangdong 518036 P. R. China
- Shantou University Medical College Shantou Guangdong 515041 P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University Taiyuan Shanxi 030001 P. R. China
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- Shantou University Medical College Shantou Guangdong 515041 P. R. China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Shenzhen Guangdong 518036 P. R. China
- Shantou University Medical College Shantou Guangdong 515041 P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai 200025 P. R. China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Shenzhen Guangdong 518036 P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Second People's Hospital (First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University) Shenzhen Guangdong 518035 China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Shenzhen Guangdong 518036 P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai 200025 P. R. China
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Momen LT, Abdolmaleki A, Asadi A, Zahri S. Characterization and biocompatibility evaluation of acellular rat skin scaffolds for skin tissue engineering applications. Cell Tissue Bank 2024; 25:217-230. [PMID: 37660321 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-023-10109-w] [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: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Utilization of acellular scaffolds, extracellular matrix (ECM) without cell content, is growing in tissue engineering, due to their high biocompatibility, bioactivity ad mechanical support. Hence, the purpose of this research was to study the characteristics and biocompatibility of decellularized rat skin scaffolds using the osmotic shock method. First, the skin of male Wistar rats was harvested and cut into 1 × 1 cm2 pieces. Then, some of the harvested parts were subjected to the decellularization process by applying osmotic shock. Comparison of control and scaffold samples was conducted in order to assure cell elimination and ECM conservation by means of histological evaluations, quantification of biochemical factors, measurement of DNA amount, and photographing the ultrastructure of the samples by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In order to evaluate stem cell viability and adhesion to the scaffold, adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) were seeded on the acellular scaffolds. Subsequently, MTT test and SEM imaging of the scaffolds containing cultured cells were applied. The findings indicated that in the decellularized scaffolds prepared by osmotic shock method, not only the cell content was removed, but also the ECM components and its ultrastructure were preserved. Also, the 99% viability and adhesion of AD-MSCs cultured on the scaffolds indicate the biocompatibility of the decellularized skin scaffold. In conclusion, decellularized rat skin scaffolds are biocompatible and appropriate scaffolds for future investigations of tissue engineering applications.
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- Leila Taghizadeh Momen
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Advanced Technologies, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Namin, Iran.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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Golebiowska AA, Intravaia JT, Sathe VM, Kumbar SG, Nukavarapu SP. Decellularized extracellular matrix biomaterials for regenerative therapies: Advances, challenges and clinical prospects. Bioact Mater 2024; 32:98-123. [PMID: 37927899 PMCID: PMC10622743 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine have shown potential in the repair and regeneration of tissues and organs via the use of engineered biomaterials and scaffolds. However, current constructs face limitations in replicating the intricate native microenvironment and achieving optimal regenerative capacity and functional recovery. To address these challenges, the utilization of decellularized tissues and cell-derived extracellular matrix (ECM) has emerged as a promising approach. These biocompatible and bioactive biomaterials can be engineered into porous scaffolds and grafts that mimic the structural and compositional aspects of the native tissue or organ microenvironment, both in vitro and in vivo. Bioactive dECM materials provide a unique tissue-specific microenvironment that can regulate and guide cellular processes, thereby enhancing regenerative therapies. In this review, we explore the emerging frontiers of decellularized tissue-derived and cell-derived biomaterials and bio-inks in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. We discuss the need for further improvements in decellularization methods and techniques to retain structural, biological, and physicochemical characteristics of the dECM products in a way to mimic native tissues and organs. This article underscores the potential of dECM biomaterials to stimulate in situ tissue repair through chemotactic effects for the development of growth factor and cell-free tissue engineering strategies. The article also identifies the challenges and opportunities in developing sterilization and preservation methods applicable for decellularized biomaterials and grafts and their translation into clinical products.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT, 06032, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT, 06032, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT, 06032, USA
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Wang T, Zhu L, Mei L, Kanda H. Extraction and Separation of Natural Products from Microalgae and Other Natural Sources Using Liquefied Dimethyl Ether, a Green Solvent: A Review. Foods 2024; 13:352. [PMID: 38275719 PMCID: PMC10815339 DOI: 10.3390/foods13020352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Microalgae are a sustainable source for the production of biofuels and bioactive compounds. This review discusses significant research on innovative extraction techniques using dimethyl ether (DME) as a green subcritical fluid. DME, which is characterized by its low boiling point and safety as an organic solvent, exhibits remarkable properties that enable high extraction rates of various active compounds, including lipids and bioactive compounds, from high-water-content microalgae without the need for drying. In this review, the superiority of liquefied DME extraction technology for microalgae over conventional methods is discussed in detail. In addition, we elucidate the extraction mechanism of this technology and address its safety for human health and the environment. This review also covers aspects related to extraction equipment, various applications of different extraction processes, and the estimation and trend analysis of the Hansen solubility parameters. In addition, we anticipate a promising trajectory for the expansion of this technology for the extraction of various resources.
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- Department of Chemical Systems Engineering, Nagoya University, Furocho, Chikusa, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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Moutin EB, Bons J, Giavara G, Lourenco F, Pan D, Burton JB, Shah S, Colombé M, Gascard P, Tlsty T, Schilling B, Winton DJ. Extracellular Matrix Orchestration of Tissue Remodeling in the Chronically Inflamed Mouse Colon. Cell Mol Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024; 17:639-656. [PMID: 38199279 PMCID: PMC10905044 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmgh.2024.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Chronic inflammatory illnesses are debilitating and recurrent conditions associated with significant comorbidities, including an increased risk of developing cancer. Extensive tissue remodeling is a hallmark of such illnesses, and is both a consequence and a mediator of disease progression. Despite previous characterization of epithelial and stromal remodeling during inflammatory bowel disease, a complete understanding of its impact on disease progression is lacking. METHODS A comprehensive proteomic pipeline using data-independent acquisition was applied to decellularized colon samples from the Muc2 knockout (Muc2KO) mouse model of colitis for an in-depth characterization of extracellular matrix remodeling. Unique proteomic profiles of the matrisomal landscape were extracted from prepathologic and overt colitis. Integration of proteomics and transcriptomics data sets extracted from the same murine model produced network maps describing the orchestrating role of matrisomal proteins in tissue remodeling during the progression of colitis. RESULTS The in-depth proteomic workflow used here allowed the addition of 34 proteins to the known colon matrisomal signature. Protein signatures of prepathologic and pathologic colitic states were extracted, differentiating the 2 states by expression of small leucine-rich proteoglycans. We outlined the role of this class and other matrisomal proteins in tissue remodeling during colitis, as well as the potential for coordinated regulation of cell types by matrisomal ligands. CONCLUSIONS Our work highlights a central role for matrisomal proteins in tissue remodeling during colitis and defines orchestrating nodes that can be exploited in the selection of therapeutic targets.
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- Elisa B Moutin
- Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Buck Institute for Research on Aging, Novato, California
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- Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Buck Institute for Research on Aging, Novato, California
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- Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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Dhoundiyal S, Alam MA. Advancements in Biotechnology and Stem Cell Therapies for Breast Cancer Patients. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther 2024; 19:1072-1083. [PMID: 37815191 DOI: 10.2174/011574888x268109230924233850] [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: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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This comprehensive review article examines the integration of biotechnology and stem cell therapy in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. It discusses the use of biotechnological tools such as liquid biopsies, genomic profiling, and imaging technologies for accurate diagnosis and monitoring of treatment response. Stem cell-based approaches, their role in modeling breast cancer progression, and their potential for breast reconstruction post-mastectomy are explored. The review highlights the importance of personalized treatment strategies that combine biotechnological tools and stem cell therapies. Ethical considerations, challenges in clinical translation, and regulatory frameworks are also addressed. The article concludes by emphasizing the potential of integrating biotechnology and stem cell therapy to improve breast cancer outcomes, highlighting the need for continued research and collaboration in this field.
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- Shivang Dhoundiyal
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar
Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar
Pradesh, India
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da Costa NMM, Parisi L, Ghezzi B, Elviri L, de Souza SLS, Novaes AB, de Oliveira PT, Macaluso GM, Palioto DB. Anti-Fibronectin Aptamer Modifies Blood Clot Pattern and Stimulates Osteogenesis: An Ex Vivo Study. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:582. [PMID: 38132522 PMCID: PMC10741424 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8080582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Scaffold (SCA) functionalization with aptamers (APT) provides adsorption of specific bioactive molecules on biomaterial surfaces. The aim of this study was to observe if SCA enriched with anti-fibronectin APT can favor coagulum (PhC) and osteoblasts (OSB) differentiation. METHODS 20 μg of APT was functionalized on SCA by simple adsorption. For PhC formation, SCAs were inserted into rat calvaria defects for 17 h. Following proper transportation (buffer solution PB), OSBs (UMR-106 lineage) were seeded over PhC + SCAs with and without APT. Cells and PhC morphology, PhC cell population, protein labeling and gene expression were observed in different time points. RESULTS The APT induced higher alkaline phosphatase and bone sialoprotein immunolabeling in OSB. Mesenchymal stem cells, leukocytes and lymphocytes cells were detected more in the APT group than when scaffolds were not functionalized. Additionally, an enriched and dense fibrin network and different cell types were observed, with more OSB and white blood cells in PhC formed on SCA with APT. The gene expression showed higher transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-b1) detection in SCA with APT. CONCLUSIONS The SCA functionalization with fibronectin aptamers may alter key morphological and functional features of blood clot formation, and provides a selective expression of proteins related to osteo differentiation. Additionally, aptamers increase TGF-b1 gene expression, which is highly associated with improvements in regenerative therapies.
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- Natacha Malu Miranda da Costa
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida Do Café-Subsetor Oeste-11 (N-11), Ribeirão Preto 14040-904, SP, Brazil; (N.M.M.d.C.); (S.L.S.d.S.); (A.B.N.J.)
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- Laboratory for Oral Molecular Biology, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 3, 3010 Bern, Switzerland;
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- Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria, Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy;
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- Istituto dei Materiali per l’Elettronica ed il Magnetismo, Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche, Parco Area Delle Scienze 37/A, 43124 Parma, Italy;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida Do Café-Subsetor Oeste-11 (N-11), Ribeirão Preto 14040-904, SP, Brazil; (N.M.M.d.C.); (S.L.S.d.S.); (A.B.N.J.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida Do Café-Subsetor Oeste-11 (N-11), Ribeirão Preto 14040-904, SP, Brazil; (N.M.M.d.C.); (S.L.S.d.S.); (A.B.N.J.)
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida Do Café-Subsetor Oeste-11 (N-11), Ribeirão Preto 14040-904, SP, Brazil;
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Degli Alimenti e del Farmaco, Parco Area Delle Scienze 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida Do Café-Subsetor Oeste-11 (N-11), Ribeirão Preto 14040-904, SP, Brazil; (N.M.M.d.C.); (S.L.S.d.S.); (A.B.N.J.)
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Kumari K, Tandon S, Ghosh S, Baligar P. Gelatin scaffold ameliorates proliferation & stem cell differentiation into the hepatic like cell and support liver regeneration in partial-hepatectomized mice model. Biomed Mater 2023; 18:065022. [PMID: 37860885 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad04fd] [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: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Stem cell-based tissue engineering is an emerging tool for developing functional tissues of choice. To understand pluripotency and hepatic differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs) on a three-dimensional (3D) scaffold, we established an efficient approach for generating hepatocyte-like cells (HLCs) from hepatoblast cells. We developed porous and biodegradable scaffold, which was stimulated with exogenous growth factors and investigated stemness and differentiation capacity of mESCs into HLCs on the scaffoldin-vitro. In animal studies, we had cultured mESCs-derived hepatoblast-like cells on the scaffold and then, transplanted them into the partially hepatectomized C57BL/6 male mice model to evaluate the effect of gelatin scaffold on hepatic regeneration. The 3D culture system allowed maintenance of stemness properties in mESCs. The step-wise induction of mESCs with differentiation factors leads to the formation of HLCs and expressed liver-specific genes, including albumin, hepatocyte nucleic factor 4 alpha, and cytokeratin 18. In addition, cells also expressed Ki67, indicating cells are proliferating. The secretome showed expression of albumin, urea, creatinine, alanine transaminase, and aspartate aminotransferase. However, the volume of the excised liver which aids regeneration has not been studied. Our results indicate that hepatoblast cells on the scaffold implanted in PH mouse indicates that these cells efficiently differentiate into HLCs and cholangiocytes, forming hepatic lobules with central and portal veins, and bile duct-like structures with neovascularization. The gelatin scaffold provides an efficient microenvironment for liver differentiation and regeneration bothin-vitroandin-vivo. These hepatoblasts cells would be a valuable source for 3D liver tissue engineering/transplantation in liver diseases.
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- Kshama Kumari
- Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine & Stem Cell Research (AIMMSCR), Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Regenerative Engineering Laboratory, Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine & Stem Cell Research (AIMMSCR), Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Shang Y, Wang G, Zhen Y, Liu N, Nie F, Zhao Z, Li H, An Y. Application of decellularization-recellularization technique in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Chin Med J (Engl) 2023; 136:2017-2027. [PMID: 36752783 PMCID: PMC10476794 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002085] [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: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT In the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery, the loss of organs or tissues caused by diseases or injuries has resulted in challenges, such as donor shortage and immunosuppression. In recent years, with the development of regenerative medicine, the decellularization-recellularization strategy seems to be a promising and attractive method to resolve these difficulties. The decellularized extracellular matrix contains no cells and genetic materials, while retaining the complex ultrastructure, and it can be used as a scaffold for cell seeding and subsequent transplantation, thereby promoting the regeneration of diseased or damaged tissues and organs. This review provided an overview of decellularization-recellularization technique, and mainly concentrated on the application of decellularization-recellularization technique in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including the remodeling of skin, nose, ears, face, and limbs. Finally, we proposed the challenges in and the direction of future development of decellularization-recellularization technique in plastic surgery.
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- Yujia Shang
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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İnal MS, Darcan C, Akpek A. Characterization of a Decellularized Sheep Pulmonary Heart Valves and Analysis of Their Capability as a Xenograft Initial Matrix Material in Heart Valve Tissue Engineering. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:949. [PMID: 37627834 PMCID: PMC10451205 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10080949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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In order to overcome the disadvantages of existing treatments in heart valve tissue engineering, decellularization studies are carried out. The main purpose of decellularization is to eliminate the immunogenicity of biologically derived grafts and to obtain a scaffold that allows recellularization while preserving the natural tissue architecture. SD and SDS are detergent derivatives frequently used in decellularization studies. The aim of our study is to decellularize the pulmonary heart valves of young Merino sheep by using low-density SDS and SD detergents together, and then to perform their detailed characterization to determine whether they are suitable for clinical studies. Pulmonary heart valves of 4-6-month-old sheep were decellularized in detergent solution for 24 h. The amount of residual DNA was measured to determine the efficiency of decellularization. Then, the effect of decellularization on the ECM by histological staining was examined. In addition, the samples were visualized by SEM to determine the surface morphologies of the scaffolds. A uniaxial tensile test was performed to examine the effect of decellularization on biomechanical properties. In vitro stability of scaffolds decellularized by collagenase treatment was determined. In addition, the cytotoxic effect of scaffolds on 3T3 cells was examined by MTT assay. The results showed DNA removal of 94% and 98% from the decellularized leaflet and pulmonary wall portions after decellularization relative to the control group. No cell nuclei were found in histological staining and it was observed that the three-layer leaflet structure was preserved. As a result of the tensile test, it was determined that there was no statistically significant difference between the control and decellularized groups in the UTS and elasticity modulus, and the biomechanical properties did not change. It was also observed that decellularized sheep pulmonary heart valves had no cytotoxic effect. In conclusion, we suggest that the pulmonary valves of decellularized young Merino sheep can be used as an initial matrix in heart valve tissue engineering studies.
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- Müslüm Süleyman İnal
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Institute of Science, Bilecik Seyh Edebali University, Bilecik 11230, Turkey;
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Bilecik Seyh Edebali University, Bilecik 11230, Turkey;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical-Electronics, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul 34220, Turkey
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El-Husseiny HM, Mady EA, El-Dakroury WA, Doghish AS, Tanaka R. Stimuli-responsive hydrogels: smart state of-the-art platforms for cardiac tissue engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1174075. [PMID: 37449088 PMCID: PMC10337592 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1174075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Biomedicine and tissue regeneration have made significant advancements recently, positively affecting the whole healthcare spectrum. This opened the way for them to develop their applications for revitalizing damaged tissues. Thus, their functionality will be restored. Cardiac tissue engineering (CTE) using curative procedures that combine biomolecules, biomimetic scaffolds, and cells plays a critical part in this path. Stimuli-responsive hydrogels (SRHs) are excellent three-dimensional (3D) biomaterials for tissue engineering (TE) and various biomedical applications. They can mimic the intrinsic tissues' physicochemical, mechanical, and biological characteristics in a variety of ways. They also provide for 3D setup, adequate aqueous conditions, and the mechanical consistency required for cell development. Furthermore, they function as competent delivery platforms for various biomolecules. Many natural and synthetic polymers were used to fabricate these intelligent platforms with innovative enhanced features and specialized capabilities that are appropriate for CTE applications. In the present review, different strategies employed for CTE were outlined. The light was shed on the limitations of the use of conventional hydrogels in CTE. Moreover, diverse types of SRHs, their characteristics, assembly and exploitation for CTE were discussed. To summarize, recent development in the construction of SRHs increases their potential to operate as intelligent, sophisticated systems in the reconstruction of degenerated cardiac tissues.
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- Hussein M. El-Husseiny
- Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu, Japan
- Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Physiology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu, Japan
- Department of Animal Hygiene, Behavior and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Badr, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Badr, Egypt
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu, Japan
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Li J, Chen X, Hu M, Wei J, Nie M, Chen J, Liu X. The application of composite scaffold materials based on decellularized vascular matrix in tissue engineering: a review. Biomed Eng Online 2023; 22:62. [PMID: 37337190 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-023-01120-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023] Open
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Decellularized vascular matrix is a natural polymeric biomaterial that comes from arteries or veins which are removed the cellular contents by physical, chemical and enzymatic means, leaving only the cytoskeletal structure and extracellular matrix to achieve cell adhesion, proliferation and differentiation and creating a suitable microenvironment for their growth. In recent years, the decellularized vascular matrix has attracted much attention in the field of tissue repair and regenerative medicine due to its remarkable cytocompatibility, biodegradability and ability to induce tissue regeneration. Firstly, this review introduces its basic properties and preparation methods; then, it focuses on the application and research of composite scaffold materials based on decellularized vascular matrix in vascular tissue engineering in terms of current in vitro and in vivo studies, and briefly outlines its applications in other tissue engineering fields; finally, it looks into the advantages and drawbacks to be overcome in the application of decellularized vascular matrix materials. In conclusion, as a new bioactive material for building engineered tissue and repairing tissue defects, decellularized vascular matrix will be widely applied in prospect.
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- Jingying Li
- Department of Periodontics & Oral Mucosal Diseases, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhuo, 646000, China
- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Stomatology Technology, School of Medical Technology, Sichuan College of Traditional Medicine, Mianyang, 621000, China
- Department of Orthodontics, Mianyang Stomatological Hospital, Mianyang, 621000, China
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- Department of Periodontics & Oral Mucosal Diseases, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhuo, 646000, China
- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Periodontics & Oral Mucosal Diseases, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhuo, 646000, China
- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Periodontics & Oral Mucosal Diseases, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhuo, 646000, China
- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Periodontics & Oral Mucosal Diseases, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhuo, 646000, China
- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Periodontics & Oral Mucosal Diseases, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhuo, 646000, China.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Luzhou, 646000, China.
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Hsu MW, Chen SH, Tseng WL, Hung KS, Chung TC, Lin SC, Koo J, Hsueh YY. Physical processing for decellularized nerve xenograft in peripheral nerve regeneration. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1217067. [PMID: 37324430 PMCID: PMC10267830 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1217067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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In severe or complex cases of peripheral nerve injuries, autologous nerve grafts are the gold standard yielding promising results, but limited availability and donor site morbidity are some of its disadvantages. Although biological or synthetic substitutes are commonly used, clinical outcomes are inconsistent. Biomimetic alternatives derived from allogenic or xenogenic sources offer an attractive off-the-shelf supply, and the key to successful peripheral nerve regeneration focuses on an effective decellularization process. In addition to chemical and enzymatic decellularization protocols, physical processes might offer identical efficiency. In this comprehensive minireview, we summarize recent advances in the physical methods for decellularized nerve xenograft, focusing on the effects of cellular debris clearance and stability of the native architecture of a xenograft. Furthermore, we compare and summarize the advantages and disadvantages, indicating the future challenges and opportunities in developing multidisciplinary processes for decellularized nerve xenograft.
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- Ming-Wei Hsu
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Center of Cell Therapy, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- International Research Center for Wound Repair and Regeneration, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, An-Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Center of Cell Therapy, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- International Research Center for Wound Repair and Regeneration, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Kanda H, Oya K, Goto M. Surfactant-Free Decellularization of Porcine Auricular Cartilage Using Liquefied Dimethyl Ether and DNase. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:3172. [PMID: 37110010 PMCID: PMC10146022 DOI: 10.3390/ma16083172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The most common decellularization method involves lipid removal using surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and DNA fragmentation using DNase, and is associated with residual SDS. We previously proposed a decellularization method for the porcine aorta and ostrich carotid artery using liquefied dimethyl ether (DME), which is free from the concerns associated with SDS residues, instead of SDS. In this study, the DME + DNase method was tested on crushed porcine auricular cartilage tissues. Unlike with the porcine aorta and the ostrich carotid artery, it is important to degas the porcine auricular cartilage using an aspirator before DNA fragmentation. Although approximately 90% of the lipids were removed using this method, approximately 2/3 of the water was removed, resulting in a temporary Schiff base reaction. The amount of residual DNA in the tissue was approximately 27 ng/mg dry weight, which is lower than the regulatory value of 50 ng/mg dry weight. Hematoxylin and eosin staining confirmed that cell nuclei were removed from the tissue. Residual DNA fragment length assessment by electrophoresis confirmed that the residual DNA was fragmented to less than 100 bp, which was lower than the regulatory limit of 200 bp. By contrast, in the uncrushed sample, only the surface was decellularized. Thus, although limited to a sample size of approximately 1 mm, liquefied DME can be used to decellularize porcine auricular cartilage. Thus, liquefied DME, with its low persistence and high lipid removal capacity, is an effective alternative to SDS.
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Numerical assessment of recellularization conditions to vessel occlusion. Biomech Model Mechanobiol 2023; 22:1035-1047. [PMID: 36922420 DOI: 10.1007/s10237-023-01699-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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To ensure the functional properties of an organ generated by the process of decellularization and recellularization, the initial density and distribution of seeding cells in the parenchymal space should be maximized. However, achieving a uniform distribution of cells across the entire organ is not straightforward because of vessel occlusion. This study assessed vessel occlusion during recellularization under different conditions. A combination of the electrical analog permeability (EPA) model, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and discrete element method (DEM) was employed to describe the vessel occlusion phenomenon. In particular, realistic flow distributions in vascular trees of the decellularized organ were indicated by the EPA model. The cell suspension flow was modeled by a coupled CFD-DEM model, whereby living cells were presented as a discrete phase (solved by the DEM solver), and the culture medium was modeled as the fluid phase (solved by CFD solver). The cell suspension velocity was reduced up to 47% after decellularization, which directly affected cell movement. Simulation results also indicate that the occurrence of vessel occlusion was promoted by gravity direction in the asymmetric bifurcation and increased as the cell concentration increased. The assessment of vessel occlusion under different conditions was quantitatively investigated. The model provides insights into the dynamics of cells in the vessel compartment, allowing for the selection of optimum seeding parameters for the recellularization process.
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Zamanifard M, Khorasani MT, Daliri M. Hybrid electrospun polyhydroxybutyrate/gelatin/laminin/polyaniline scaffold for nerve tissue engineering application: Preparation, characterization, and in vitro assay. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 235:123738. [PMID: 36805505 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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Despite the widespread central nervous system injuries, treatment of these disorders is still an issue of concern due to the complexities. Natural recovery in these patients is rarely observed, which calls for developing new methods that address these problems. In this study, natural polymers of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and gelatin were electrospun into scaffolds and cross-linked. In order to modify the PHB-based scaffold for nerve tissue engineering, the scaffold surface was modified by exposure to the ammonium gas plasma under controlled conditions, and the laminin as a promoter for neural cells was coated on the sample surface. Then, polyaniline nanoparticles were inkjet-printed on a sample surface as parallel lines to induce the differentiation of stem cells into neural cells. Infrared spectroscopy, absorption of PBS, AFM, degradation rate, contact angle, electron microscopy and optical microscopy, thermal and mechanical behavior, and analysis of the viability of L929 cells were investigated for the scaffolds. The results showed gelatin decreased the contact angle from 106.2° to 38° and increased the residual weight after PBS incubation from 82 % to 38 %. The moduli of the scaffold increased from 8.78 MPa for pure PHB to 28.74 for the modified scaffold. In addition, performed methods increased cell viability from 69 % for PHB to 89 % for modified scaffold and also had a favorable effect on cell adhesion. Investigation of culturing P19 stem cells demonstrated that they successfully differentiated into neural cells. Results show that the scaffolds prepared in this study were promising for nerve tissue engineering.
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- Mohammad Zamanifard
- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomaterials Department of Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, P.O. BOX 14965/159, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Animal and Marine Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Shahrak-e Pajoohesh Km 15, Tehran-Karaj Highway, Tehran, Iran
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Oliinyk D, Eigenberger A, Felthaus O, Haerteis S, Prantl L. Chorioallantoic Membrane Assay at the Cross-Roads of Adipose-Tissue-Derived Stem Cell Research. Cells 2023; 12:cells12040592. [PMID: 36831259 PMCID: PMC9953848 DOI: 10.3390/cells12040592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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With a history of more than 100 years of different applications in various scientific fields, the chicken chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assay has proven itself to be an exceptional scientific model that meets the requirements of the replacement, reduction, and refinement principle (3R principle). As one of three extraembryonic avian membranes, the CAM is responsible for fetal respiration, metabolism, and protection. The model provides a unique constellation of immunological, vascular, and extracellular properties while being affordable and reliable at the same time. It can be utilized for research purposes in cancer biology, angiogenesis, virology, and toxicology and has recently been used for biochemistry, pharmaceutical research, and stem cell biology. Stem cells and, in particular, mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissue (ADSCs) are emerging subjects for novel therapeutic strategies in the fields of tissue regeneration and personalized medicine. Because of their easy accessibility, differentiation profile, immunomodulatory properties, and cytokine repertoire, ADSCs have already been established for different preclinical applications in the files mentioned above. In this review, we aim to highlight and identify some of the cross-sections for the potential utilization of the CAM model for ADSC studies with a focus on wound healing and tissue engineering, as well as oncological research, e.g., sarcomas. Hereby, the focus lies on the combination of existing evidence and experience of such intersections with a potential utilization of the CAM model for further research on ADSCs.
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- Dmytro Oliinyk
- Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular and Cellular Anatomy, Faculty for Biology and Preclinical Medicine, University of Regensburg, Universitätsstraße 31, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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Kasravi M, Ahmadi A, Babajani A, Mazloomnejad R, Hatamnejad MR, Shariatzadeh S, Bahrami S, Niknejad H. Immunogenicity of decellularized extracellular matrix scaffolds: a bottleneck in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Biomater Res 2023; 27:10. [PMID: 36759929 PMCID: PMC9912640 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-023-00348-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Tissue-engineered decellularized extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffolds hold great potential to address the donor shortage as well as immunologic rejection attributed to cells in conventional tissue/organ transplantation. Decellularization, as the key process in manufacturing ECM scaffolds, removes immunogen cell materials and significantly alleviates the immunogenicity and biocompatibility of derived scaffolds. However, the application of these bioscaffolds still confronts major immunologic challenges. This review discusses the interplay between damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and antigens as the main inducers of innate and adaptive immunity to aid in manufacturing biocompatible grafts with desirable immunogenicity. It also appraises the impact of various decellularization methodologies (i.e., apoptosis-assisted techniques) on provoking immune responses that participate in rejecting allogenic and xenogeneic decellularized scaffolds. In addition, the key research findings regarding the contribution of ECM alterations, cytotoxicity issues, graft sourcing, and implantation site to the immunogenicity of decellularized tissues/organs are comprehensively considered. Finally, it discusses practical solutions to overcome immunogenicity, including antigen masking by crosslinking, sterilization optimization, and antigen removal techniques such as selective antigen removal and sequential antigen solubilization.
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- Mohammadreza Kasravi
- grid.411600.2Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1985711151 Iran ,grid.411600.2Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411600.2Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1985711151 Iran
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- grid.411600.2Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1985711151 Iran
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- grid.411600.2Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1985711151 Iran
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- grid.411600.2Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.19006.3e0000 0000 9632 6718Department of Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California USA
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- grid.454388.60000 0004 6047 9906Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology in AUVA Research Center, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1985711151, Iran.
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Zheng L, Liu Y, Jiang L, Wang X, Chen Y, Li L, Song M, Zhang H, Zhang YS, Zhang X. Injectable decellularized dental pulp matrix-functionalized hydrogel microspheres for endodontic regeneration. Acta Biomater 2023; 156:37-48. [PMID: 36455855 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.11.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The sufficient imitation of tissue structures and components represents an effective and promising approach for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. Dental pulp disease is one of the most common oral diseases, although functional pulp regeneration remains challenging. Herein, we propose a strategy that employs hydrogel microspheres incorporated with decellularized dental pulp matrix-derived bioactive factors to simulate a pulp-specific three-dimensional (3D) microenvironment. The dental pulp microenvironment-specific microspheres constructed by this regenerative strategy exhibited favorable plasticity, biocompatibility, and biological performances. Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) cultured on the constructed microspheres exhibited enhanced pulp-formation ability in vitro. Furthermore, the hDPSCs-microcarriers achieved the regeneration of pulp-like tissue and new dentin in a semi-orthotopic model in vivo. Mechanistically, the decellularized pulp matrix-derived bioactive factors mediated the multi-directional differentiation of hDPSCs to regenerate the pulp tissue by eliciting the secretion of crucial bioactive cues. Our findings demonstrated that a 3D dental pulp-specific microenvironment facilitated by hydrogel microspheres and dental pulp-specific bioactive factors regenerated the pulp-dentin complex and could be served as a promising treatment option for dental pulp disease. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Injectable bioscaffolds are increasingly used for regenerative endodontic treatment. Despite their success related to their ability to load stem cells, bioactive factors, and injectability, conventional bulk bioscaffolds have drawbacks such as ischemic necrosis in the central region. Various studies have shown that ischemic necrosis in the central region can be corrected by injectable hydrogel microspheres. Unfortunately, pristine microspheres or microspheres without dental pulp-specific bioactive factor would oftentimes fail to regulate stem cells fates in dental pulp multi-directional differentiation. Our present study reported the biofabrication of dental pulp-derived decellularized matrix functionalized gelatin microspheres, which contained dental pulp-specific bioactive factors and have the potential application in endodontic regeneration.
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- Liwen Zheng
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, PR China; Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401174, PR China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, PR China; Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401174, PR China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, PR China; Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401174, PR China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, PR China; Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401174, PR China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401174, PR China; Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, PR China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401174, PR China; Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, PR China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401174, PR China; Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, PR China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, PR China; Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401174, PR China.
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, PR China; Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401174, PR China.
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Kanda H, Oya K, Irisawa T, Wahyudiono, Goto M. Tensile strength of ostrich carotid artery decellularized with liquefied dimethyl ether and DNase: An effort in addressing religious and cultural concerns. ARAB J CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.104578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Decellularization of Human Pancreatic Fragments with Pronounced Signs of Structural Changes. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010119. [PMID: 36613557 PMCID: PMC9820198 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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A significant lack of donor organs restricts the opportunity to obtain tissue-specific scaffolds for tissue-engineering technologies. One of the acceptable solutions is the development of decellularization protocols for a human donor pancreas unsuitable for transplantation. A protocol of obtaining a biocompatible tissue-specific scaffold from decellularized fragments with pronounced human pancreas lipomatosis signs with preserved basic fibrillary proteins of a pancreatic tissue extracellular matrix was developed. The scaffold supports the adhesion and proliferation of human adipose derived stem cell (hADSCs) and prolongs the viability and insulin-producing function of pancreatic islets. Experiments conducted allow for the reliance on the prospects of using the donor pancreas unsuitable for transplantation in the technologies of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, including the development of a tissue equivalent of a pancreas.
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Abbasnezhad S, Biazar E, Aavani F, Kamalvand M, Heidari Keshel S, Pourjabbar B. Chemical modification of acellular fish skin as a promising biological scaffold by carbodiimide cross‐linker for wound healing. Int Wound J 2022; 20:1566-1577. [PMID: 36372945 PMCID: PMC10088853 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Biological matrices can be modified with cross-linkers to improve some of their characteristics as scaffolds for tissue engineering. In this study, chemical cross-linker 1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide (EDC) was used with different ratios (5, 10, 20, 30, and 40 mM) to improve properties such as mechanical strength, denaturation temperature, and degradability of the acellular fish skin as a biological scaffold for tissue engineering applications. Morphological analysis showed that the use of cross-linker at low concentrations had no effect on the structure and textiles of the scaffold, while increasing mechanical strength, denaturation temperature, and degradation time. Cytotoxicity and cellular studies showed that the optimal cross-linker concentration did not significantly affect cell viability as well as cell adhesion. In general, utilising the carbodiimide cross-linker with the optimal ratio can improve the characteristics and function of the biological tissues such as acellular fish skin.
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- Sara Abbasnezhad
- Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tonekabon Branch Islamic Azad University Tonekabon Iran
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- Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tonekabon Branch Islamic Azad University Tonekabon Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Regenerative Orofacial Medicine, University Hospital Hamburg‐Eppendorf Hamburg Germany
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- Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tonekabon Branch Islamic Azad University Tonekabon Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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Mitochondrial genes as strong molecular markers for species identification. THE NUCLEUS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13237-022-00393-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Yasmeen R, Pham Q, Fukagawa NK, Wang TTY. Individual Variabilities in Adipose Stem Cell Proliferation, Gene Expression and Responses to Lipopolysaccharide Stimulation. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:12534. [PMID: 36293398 PMCID: PMC9604277 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232012534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Adipose stem cells (ASCs) are reported to play a role in normal physiology as well as in inflammation and disease. The objective of this work was to elucidate inter-individual differences in growth, gene expression and response to inflammatory stimuli in ASCs from different donors. Human ASC1 (male donor) and ASC2 (female donor) were purchased from Lonza (Walkersville, MD). Cell proliferation was determined by the sulforhodamine B assay. After time-dependent treatment of ASCs with or without bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS), marker gene mRNAs for proliferation, steroid hormones, and xenobiotic and immune pathways were determined using RT-PCR, and secreted cytokine levels in media were measured using the Bio-Plex cytokine assay kit. ASCs from both donors expressed androgen receptors but not estrogen receptors. ASC2 had a 2-fold higher proliferation rate and a 6-fold higher level of proliferation marker Ki67 mRNA than ASC1. ASC2 exhibited significantly greater fold induction of TNF-α and CCL2 by LPS compared to ASC1. TNF-α and GM-CSF protein levels were also significantly higher in the LPS-induced ASC2 media, but IL-6 secretion was higher in the LPS-induced ASC1 media. Our findings suggest that inter-individual variability and/or possible sex differences exist in ASCs, which may serve as a key determinant to inflammatory responses of ASCs.
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- Rumana Yasmeen
- Diet, Genomics and Immunology Laboratory, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA
- Division of Food Labeling & Standards, Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, College Park, MD 20740, USA
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- Diet, Genomics and Immunology Laboratory, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA
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- Diet, Genomics and Immunology Laboratory, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA
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- Diet, Genomics and Immunology Laboratory, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA
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3D-Printing Graphene Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14091834. [PMID: 36145582 PMCID: PMC9503344 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Graphene-based materials have recently gained attention for regenerating various tissue defects including bone, nerve, cartilage, and muscle. Even though the potential of graphene-based biomaterials has been realized in tissue engineering, there are significantly many more studies reporting in vitro and in vivo data in bone tissue engineering. Graphene constructs have mainly been studied as two-dimensional (2D) substrates when biological organs are within a three-dimensional (3D) environment. Therefore, developing 3D graphene scaffolds is the next clinical standard, yet most have been fabricated as foams which limit control of consistent morphology and porosity. To overcome this issue, 3D-printing technology is revolutionizing tissue engineering, due to its speed, accuracy, reproducibility, and overall ability to personalize treatment whereby scaffolds are printed to the exact dimensions of a tissue defect. Even though various 3D-printing techniques are available, practical applications of 3D-printed graphene scaffolds are still limited. This can be attributed to variations associated with fabrication of graphene derivatives, leading to variations in cell response. This review summarizes selected works describing the different fabrication techniques for 3D scaffolds, the novelty of graphene materials, and the use of 3D-printed scaffolds of graphene-based nanoparticles for bone tissue engineering.
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Ponomareva AS, Baranova NV, Miloserdov IA, Sevastianov VI. In vitro effect of bioscaffolds on viability and insulin‑producing function of human islets of Langerhans. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL ORGANS 2022. [DOI: 10.15825/1995-1191-2022-4-109-117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The culture of islets of Langerhans with bioscaffolds – extracellular matrix (ECM) mimetics – can provide a native microenvironment suitable for islets. This is one of the main conditions for creating a pancreatic tissue equivalent.Objective: to compare the secretory capacity of viable human pancreatic islets in monoculture (control group) and cultured in the presence of two bioscaffolds: biopolymer collagen-based hydrogel scaffold (experimental group 1) and tissue-specific scaffold from decellularized deceased donor pancreas (experimental group 2).Materials and methods. Islets of Langerhans were isolated from the caudal pancreas using a collagenase technique. The viability of cultured islets was accessed by vital fluorescence staining, while secretory capacity was evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Results. Pancreatic islets cultured with bioscaffolds showed no signs of degradation and fragmentation, they remained viable throughout the entire period of observation (7 days). The monoculture of islets showed significant destructive changes during this period. Basal insulin levels in experimental groups 1 and 2 increased by 18.8% and 39.5% on day 1 of culture compared to the control group, by 72.8% and 102.7% on day 4 of incubation, and by 146.4% and 174.6% on day 7, respectively. The insulin secretion level of islets with tissue-specific scaffolds was 17.4% higher than that when cultured with biopolymer collagen-based scaffolds.Conclusion. Biopolymer and tissue-specific ECM mimetics contribute not only to preservation of the viability of isolated islets of Langerhans but also maintain their insulin secretion capacity for 7 days at a higher level in comparison with monoculture. The experiments revealed that the use of a tissue-specific scaffold for the creation of a pancreatic tissue equivalent has slight potential advantage over biopolymer scaffold.
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- A. S. Ponomareva
- Shumakov National Medical Research Center of Transplantology and Artificial Organs
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- Shumakov National Medical Research Center of Transplantology and Artificial Organs
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- Shumakov National Medical Research Center of Transplantology and Artificial Organs
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- Shumakov National Medical Research Center of Transplantology and Artificial Organs
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Bosch BM, Bosch-Rue E, Perpiñan-Blasco M, Perez RA. Design of functional biomaterials as substrates for corneal endothelium tissue engineering. Regen Biomater 2022; 9:rbac052. [PMID: 35958516 PMCID: PMC9362998 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbac052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Corneal endothelium defects are one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. The actual treatment is transplantation, which requires the use of human cadaveric donors, but it faces several problems, such as global shortage of donors. Therefore, new alternatives are being developed and, among them, cell therapy has gained interest in the last years due to its promising results in tissue regeneration. Nevertheless, the direct administration of cells may sometimes have limited success due to the immune response, hence requiring the combination with extracellular mimicking materials. In this review, we present different methods to obtain corneal endothelial cells from diverse cell sources such as pluripotent or multipotent stem cells. Moreover, we discuss different substrates in order to allow a correct implantation as a cell sheet and to promote an enhanced cell behavior. For this reason, natural or synthetic matrixes that mimic the native environment have been developed. These matrixes have been optimized in terms of their physicochemical properties, such as stiffness, topography, composition and transparency. To further enhance the matrixes properties, these can be tuned by incorporating certain molecules that can be delivered in a sustained manner in order to enhance biological behavior. Finally, we elucidate future directions for corneal endothelial regeneration, such as 3D printing, in order to obtain patient-specific substrates.
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- Begona M Bosch
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), , Sant Cugat del Valles, Barcelona, 08195, Spain
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- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), , Sant Cugat del Valles, Barcelona, 08195, Spain
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- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), , Sant Cugat del Valles, Barcelona, 08195, Spain
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- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), , Sant Cugat del Valles, Barcelona, 08195, Spain
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Wang D, Guo Y, Zhu J, Liu F, Xue Y, Huang Y, Zhu B, Wu D, Pan H, Gong T, Lu Y, Yang Y, Wang Z. Hyaluronic acid methacrylate/pancreatic extracellular matrix as a potential 3D printing bioink for constructing islet organoids. Acta Biomater 2022:S1742-7061(22)00375-0. [PMID: 35803504 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Islet transplantation has poor long-term efficacy because of the lack of extracellular matrix support and neovascularization; this limits its wide application in diabetes research. In this study, we develop a 3D-printed islet organoid by combining a pancreatic extracellular matrix (pECM) and hyaluronic acid methacrylate (HAMA) as specific bioinks. The HAMA/pECM hydrogel was validated in vitro to maintain islet cell adhesion and morphology through the Rac1/ROCK/MLCK signaling pathway, which helps improve islet function and activity. Further, in vivo experiments confirmed that the 3D-printed islet-encapsulated HAMA/pECM hydrogel increases insulin levels in diabetic mice, maintains blood glucose levels within a normal range for 90 days, and rapidly secretes insulin in response to blood glucose stimulation. In addition, the HAMA/pECM hydrogel can facilitate the attachment and growth of new blood vessels and increase the density of new vessels. Meanwhile, the designed 3D-printed structure was conducive to the formation of vascular networks and it promoted the construction of 3D-printed islet organoids. In conclusion, our experiments optimized the HAMA/pECM bioink composition and 3D-printed structure of islet organoids with promising therapeutic effects compared with the HAMA hydrogel group that can be potentially used in clinical applications to improve the effectiveness and safety of islet transplantation in vivo. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The extraction process of pancreatic islets can easily cause damage to the extracellular matrix and vascular system, resulting in poor islet transplantation efficiency. We developed a new tissue-specific bioink by combining pancreatic extracellular matrix (pECM) and hyaluronic acid methacrylate (HAMA). The islet organoids constructed by 3D printing can mimic the microenvironment of the pancreas and maintain islet cell adhesion and morphology through the Rac1/ROCK/MLCK signaling pathway, thereby improving islet function and activity. In addition, the 3D-printed structures we designed are favorable for the formation of new blood vessel networks, bringing hope for the long-term efficacy of islet transplantation.
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- Dongzhi Wang
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226006, China; Research Center of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226006, China
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- Research Center of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, 226007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, 226007, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nantong Health College of Jiangsu Province, Nantong, 226010, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226006, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226006, China; Research Center of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226006, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226006, China; Research Center of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, 226007, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226006, China; Research Center of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226006, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226006, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, 226007, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226006, China.
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Zhang Q, Hu Y, Long X, Hu L, Wu Y, Wu J, Shi X, Xie R, Bi Y, Yu F, Li P, Yang Y. Preparation and Application of Decellularized ECM-Based Biological Scaffolds for Articular Cartilage Repair: A Review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:908082. [PMID: 35845417 PMCID: PMC9280718 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.908082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cartilage regeneration is dependent on cellular-extracellular matrix (ECM) interactions. Natural ECM plays a role in mechanical and chemical cell signaling and promotes stem cell recruitment, differentiation and tissue regeneration in the absence of biological additives, including growth factors and peptides. To date, traditional tissue engineering methods by using natural and synthetic materials have not been able to replicate the physiological structure (biochemical composition and biomechanical properties) of natural cartilage. Techniques facilitating the repair and/or regeneration of articular cartilage pose a significant challenge for orthopedic surgeons. Whereas, little progress has been made in this field. In recent years, with advances in medicine, biochemistry and materials science, to meet the regenerative requirements of the heterogeneous and layered structure of native articular cartilage (AC) tissue, a series of tissue engineering scaffolds based on ECM materials have been developed. These scaffolds mimic the versatility of the native ECM in function, composition and dynamic properties and some of which are designed to improve cartilage regeneration. This review systematically investigates the following: the characteristics of cartilage ECM, repair mechanisms, decellularization method, source of ECM, and various ECM-based cartilage repair methods. In addition, the future development of ECM-based biomaterials is hypothesized.
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- Qian Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second People’s Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second People’s Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second People’s Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second People’s Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second People’s Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second People’s Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second People’s Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second People’s Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, China
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- Senior Department of Orthopedics, Forth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Fangyuan Yu, ; Pinxue Li, ; Yu Yang,
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- *Correspondence: Fangyuan Yu, ; Pinxue Li, ; Yu Yang,
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second People’s Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, China
- *Correspondence: Fangyuan Yu, ; Pinxue Li, ; Yu Yang,
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The effect of decellularized cartilage matrix scaffolds combined with endometrial stem cell-derived osteocytes on osteochondral tissue engineering in rats. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2022; 58:480-490. [PMID: 35727496 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-022-00692-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Since decellularized tissues may offer the instructive niche for cell differentiation and function, their use as cell culture scaffolds is a promising approach for regenerative medicine. To repair osteochondral tissues, developing a scaffold with biomimetic structural, compositional, and functional characteristics is vital. As a result of their heterogeneous structure, decellularized articular cartilage matrix from allogeneic and xenogeneic sources are considered appropriate scaffolds for cartilage regeneration. We developed a scaffold for osteochondral tissue engineering by decellularizing sheep knee cartilage using a chemical technique. DNA content measurements and histological examinations revealed that this protocol completely removed cells from decellularized cartilage. Furthermore, SEM, MTS assay, and H&E staining revealed that human endometrial stem cells could readily adhere to the decellularized cartilage, and the scaffold was biocompatible for their proliferation. Besides, we discovered that decellularized scaffolds could promote EnSC osteogenic differentiation by increasing bone-specific gene expression. Further, it was found that decellularized scaffolds were inductive for chondrogenic differentiation of stem cells, evidenced by an up-regulation in the expression of the cartilage-specific gene. Also, in vivo study showed the high affinity of acellularized scaffolds for cell adhesion and proliferation led to an improved regeneration of articular lesions in rats after 4 weeks. Finally, a perfect scaffold with high fidelity is provided by the developed decellularized cartilage scaffold for the functional reconstruction of osteochondral tissues; these types of scaffolds are helpful in studying how the tissue microenvironment supports osteocytes and chondrocytes differentiation, growth, and function to have a good osteochondral repair effect.
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Ramzan F, Ekram S, Frazier T, Salim A, Mohiuddin OA, Khan I. Decellularized Human Umbilical Tissue-Derived Hydrogels Promote Proliferation and Chondrogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9060239. [PMID: 35735483 PMCID: PMC9219846 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9060239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Tissue engineering is a promising approach for the repair and regeneration of cartilaginous tissue. Appropriate three-dimensional scaffolding materials that mimic cartilage are ideal for the repair of chondral defects. The emerging decellularized tissue-based scaffolds have the potential to provide essential biochemical signals and structural integrity, which mimics the natural tissue environment and directs cellular fate. Umbilical cord-derived hydrogels function as 3D scaffolding material, which support adherence, proliferation, migration, and differentiation of cells due to their similar biochemical composition to cartilage. Therefore, the present study aimed to establish a protocol for the formulation of a hydrogel from decellularized human umbilical cord (DUC) tissue, and assess its application in the proliferation and differentiation of UC-MSCs along chondrogenic lineage. The results showed that the umbilical cord was efficiently decellularized. Subsequently, DUC hydrogel was prepared, and in vitro chondral differentiation of MSCs seeded on the scaffold was determined. The developed protocol efficiently removed the cellular and nuclear content while retaining the extracellular matrix (ECM). DUC tissue, pre-gel, and hydrogels were evaluated by FTIR spectroscopy, which confirmed the gelation from pre-gel to hydrogel. SEM analysis revealed the fibril morphology and porosity of the DUC hydrogel. Calcein AM and Alamar blue assays confirmed the MSC survival, attachment, and proliferation in the DUC hydrogels. Following seeding of UC-MSCs in the hydrogels, they were cultured in stromal or chondrogenic media for 28 days, and the expression of chondrogenic marker genes including TGF-β1, BMP2, SOX-9, SIX-1, GDF-5, and AGGRECAN was significantly increased (* p ≤ 0.05, ** p ≤ 0.01, *** p ≤ 0.001). Moreover, the hydrogel concentration was found to significantly affect the expression of chondrogenic marker genes. The overall results indicate that the DUC-hydrogel is compatible with MSCs and supports their chondrogenic differentiation in vitro.
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- Faiza Ramzan
- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan; (F.R.); (S.E.); (A.S.); (O.A.M.)
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan; (F.R.); (S.E.); (A.S.); (O.A.M.)
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan; (F.R.); (S.E.); (A.S.); (O.A.M.)
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan; (F.R.); (S.E.); (A.S.); (O.A.M.)
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan; (F.R.); (S.E.); (A.S.); (O.A.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +92-332-9636970
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Zhang CY, Fu CP, Li XY, Lu XC, Hu LG, Kankala RK, Wang SB, Chen AZ. Three-Dimensional Bioprinting of Decellularized Extracellular Matrix-Based Bioinks for Tissue Engineering. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27113442. [PMID: 35684380 PMCID: PMC9182049 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27113442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is one of the most promising additive manufacturing technologies for fabricating various biomimetic architectures of tissues and organs. In this context, the bioink, a critical element for biofabrication, is a mixture of biomaterials and living cells used in 3D printing to create cell-laden structures. Recently, decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM)-based bioinks derived from natural tissues have garnered enormous attention from researchers due to their unique and complex biochemical properties. This review initially presents the details of the natural ECM and its role in cell growth and metabolism. Further, we briefly emphasize the commonly used decellularization treatment procedures and subsequent evaluations for the quality control of the dECM. In addition, we summarize some of the common bioink preparation strategies, the 3D bioprinting approaches, and the applicability of 3D-printed dECM bioinks to tissue engineering. Finally, we present some of the challenges in this field and the prospects for future development.
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- Chun-Yang Zhang
- Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China; (C.-Y.Z.); (X.-Y.L.); (X.-C.L.); (L.-G.H.); (R.K.K.); (S.-B.W.)
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China; (C.-Y.Z.); (X.-Y.L.); (X.-C.L.); (L.-G.H.); (R.K.K.); (S.-B.W.)
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
- Correspondence: (C.-P.F.); (A.-Z.C.)
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China; (C.-Y.Z.); (X.-Y.L.); (X.-C.L.); (L.-G.H.); (R.K.K.); (S.-B.W.)
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China; (C.-Y.Z.); (X.-Y.L.); (X.-C.L.); (L.-G.H.); (R.K.K.); (S.-B.W.)
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China; (C.-Y.Z.); (X.-Y.L.); (X.-C.L.); (L.-G.H.); (R.K.K.); (S.-B.W.)
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China; (C.-Y.Z.); (X.-Y.L.); (X.-C.L.); (L.-G.H.); (R.K.K.); (S.-B.W.)
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China; (C.-Y.Z.); (X.-Y.L.); (X.-C.L.); (L.-G.H.); (R.K.K.); (S.-B.W.)
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China; (C.-Y.Z.); (X.-Y.L.); (X.-C.L.); (L.-G.H.); (R.K.K.); (S.-B.W.)
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China
- Correspondence: (C.-P.F.); (A.-Z.C.)
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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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Ding G, Du J, Hu X, Ao Y. Mesenchymal Stem Cells From Different Sources in Meniscus Repair and Regeneration. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:796367. [PMID: 35573249 PMCID: PMC9091333 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.796367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Meniscus damage is a common trauma that often arises from sports injuries or menisci tissue degeneration. Current treatment methods focus on the repair, replacement, and regeneration of the meniscus to restore its original function. The advance of tissue engineering provides a novel approach to restore the unique structure of the meniscus. Recently, mesenchymal stem cells found in tissues including bone marrow, peripheral blood, fat, and articular cavity synovium have shown specific advantages in meniscus repair. Although various studies explore the use of stem cells in repairing meniscal injuries from different sources and demonstrate their potential for chondrogenic differentiation, their meniscal cartilage-forming properties are yet to be systematically compared. Therefore, this review aims to summarize and compare different sources of mesenchymal stem cells for meniscal repair and regeneration.
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- Guocheng Ding
- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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Tamai M, Adachi E, Kawase M, Tagawa YI. Syngeneic implantation of mouse hepatic progenitor cell-derived three-dimensional liver tissue with dense collagen fibrils. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:1444-1454. [PMID: 35582675 PMCID: PMC9048472 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i14.1444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Liver transplantation is a therapy for irreversible liver failure; however, at present, donor organs are in short supply. Cell transplantation therapy for liver failure is still at the developmental stage and is critically limited by a shortage of human primary hepatocytes.
AIM To investigate the possibility that hepatic progenitor cells (HPCs) prepared from the portal branch-ligated hepatic lobe may be used in regenerative medicine, we attempted to enable the implantation of extracellular matrices containing organoids consisting of HPC-derived hepatocytes and non-parenchymal cells.
METHODS In vitro liver organoid tissue has been generated by accumulating collagen fibrils, fibroblasts, and HPCs on a mesh of polylactic acid fabric using a bioreactor; this was subsequently implanted into syngeneic wild-type mice.
RESULTS The in vitro liver organoid tissues generated transplantable tissues in the condensed collagen fibril matrix and were obtained from the mouse through partial hepatectomy.
CONCLUSION Liver organoid tissue was produced from expanded HPCs using an originally designed bioreactor system. This tissue was comparable to liver lobules, and with fibroblasts embedded in the network collagen fibrils of this artificial tissue, it is useful for reconstructing the hepatic interstitial structure.
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- Miho Tamai
- School of Life Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama-shi 226-8501, Japan
- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8586, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Morphology, Kitasato University, Yokohama-shi 319-3526, Japan
- Long-Term Care Health Facility Yasuragi, Ibaraki Zip or Postal Code, Japan
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- Nagahama Institute of Bio-Science and Technology, Shiga 526-0829, Japan
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama-shi 226-8501, Japan
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Zhang X, Chen X, Hong H, Hu R, Liu J, Liu C. Decellularized extracellular matrix scaffolds: Recent trends and emerging strategies in tissue engineering. Bioact Mater 2022; 10:15-31. [PMID: 34901526 PMCID: PMC8637010 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 223] [Impact Index Per Article: 111.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The application of scaffolding materials is believed to hold enormous potential for tissue regeneration. Despite the widespread application and rapid advance of several tissue-engineered scaffolds such as natural and synthetic polymer-based scaffolds, they have limited repair capacity due to the difficulties in overcoming the immunogenicity, simulating in-vivo microenvironment, and performing mechanical or biochemical properties similar to native organs/tissues. Fortunately, the emergence of decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) scaffolds provides an attractive way to overcome these hurdles, which mimic an optimal non-immune environment with native three-dimensional structures and various bioactive components. The consequent cell-seeded construct based on dECM scaffolds, especially stem cell-recellularized construct, is considered an ideal choice for regenerating functional organs/tissues. Herein, we review recent developments in dECM scaffolds and put forward perspectives accordingly, with particular focus on the concept and fabrication of decellularized scaffolds, as well as the application of decellularized scaffolds and their combinations with stem cells (recellularized scaffolds) in tissue engineering, including skin, bone, nerve, heart, along with lung, liver and kidney.
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, PR China
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Modular Bioreactor Design for Directed Tendon/Ligament Tissue Engineering. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9030127. [PMID: 35324816 PMCID: PMC8945228 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9030127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Functional tissue-engineered tendons and ligaments remain to be prepared in a reproducible and scalable manner. This study evaluates an acellular 3D extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffold for tendon/ligament tissue engineering and their ability to support strain-induced gene regulation associated with the tenogenesis of cultured mesenchymal stromal cells. Preliminary data demonstrate unique gene regulation patterns compared to other scaffold forms, in particular in Wnt signaling. However, the need for a robust bioreactor system that minimizes process variation was also evident. A design control process was used to design and verify the functionality of a novel bioreactor. The system accommodates 3D scaffolds with clinically-relevant sizes, is capable of long-term culture with customizable mechanical strain regimens, incorporates in-line load measurement for continuous monitoring and feedback control, and allows a variety of scaffold configurations through a unique modular grip system. All critical functional specifications were met, including verification of physiological strain levels from 1–10%, frequency levels from 0.2–0.5 Hz, and accurate load measurement up to 50 N, which can be expanded on the basis of load cell capability. The design process serves as a model for establishing statistical functionality and reliability of investigative systems. This work sets the stage for detailed analyses of ECM scaffolds to identify critical differentiation signaling responses and essential matrix composition and cell–matrix interactions.
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Krishnan A, Wang H, MacArthur JW. Applications of Tissue Decellularization Techniques in Ventricular Myocardial Biofabrication. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:802283. [PMID: 35265593 PMCID: PMC8899393 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.802283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world, and though the advent of coronary revascularization has revolutionized its treatment, many patients who sustain ischemic injury to the heart will go on to develop heart failure. Biofabrication of ventricular myocardium for replacement of irreversibly damaged ischemic myocardium is sought after as a potential therapy for ischemic heart failure, though challenges in reliably producing this biomaterial have limited its clinical application. One method that shows promise for generation of functional myocardium is the use of tissue decellularization to serve as a scaffold for biofabrication. This review outlines the methods, materials, challenges, and prospects of tissue decellularization techniques for ventricular myocardium biofabrication. Decellularization aims to preserve the architecture and composition of the extracellular matrix of the tissue it is applied to, allowing for the subsequent implantation of stem cells of the desired cell type. Decellularization can be achieved with multiple reagents, most of which have detergent properties. A variety of cell types can be implanted in the resulting scaffold, including cardiac progenitor cells, and embryonic or induced pluripotent stem cells to generate a range of tissue, from patches to beating myocardium. The future of this biofabrication method will likely emphasize patient specific tissue engineering to generate complex 3-dimensional constructs that can replace dysfunctional cardiac structures.
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- Aravind Krishnan
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
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Parihar A, Pandita V, Kumar A, Parihar DS, Puranik N, Bajpai T, Khan R. 3D Printing: Advancement in Biogenerative Engineering to Combat Shortage of Organs and Bioapplicable Materials. REGENERATIVE ENGINEERING AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2022; 8:173-199. [PMID: 34230892 PMCID: PMC8252697 DOI: 10.1007/s40883-021-00219-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Abstract Organ or cell transplantation is medically evaluated for end-stage failure saving or extending the lives of thousands of patients who are suffering from organ failure disorders. The unavailability of adequate organs for transplantation to meet the existing demand is a major challenge in the medical field. This led to day-day-increase in the number of patients on transplant waiting lists as well as in the number of patients dying while on the queue. Recently, technological advancements in the field of biogenerative engineering have the potential to regenerate tissues and, in some cases, create new tissues and organs. In this context, major advances and innovations are being made in the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine which have a huge impact on the scientific community is three-dimensional bioprinting (3D bioprinting) of tissues and organs. Besides this, the decellularization of organs and using this as a scaffold for generating new organs through the recellularization process shows promising results. This review discussed about current approaches for tissue and organ engineering including methods of scaffold designing, recent advances in 3D bioprinting, organs regenerated successfully using 3D printing, and extended application of 3D bioprinting technique in the field of medicine. Besides this, information about commercially available 3D printers has also been included in this article. Lay Summary Today's need for organs for the transplantation process in order to save a patient's life or to enhance the survival rate of diseased one is the prime concern among the scientific community. Recent, advances in the field of biogenerative engineering have the potential to regenerate tissues and create organs compatible with the patient's body. In this context, major advances and innovations are being made in the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine which have a huge impact on the scientific community is three-dimensional bioprinting (3D bioprinting) of tissues and organs. Besides this, the decellularization of organs and using this as a scaffold for generating new organs through the recellularization process shows promising results. This review dealt with the current approaches for tissue and organ engineering including methods of scaffold designing, recent advances in 3D bioprinting, organs regenerated successfully using 3D printing, and extended application of 3D bioprinting technique in the field of medicine. Furthermore, information about commercially available 3D printers has also been included in this article.
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- Arpana Parihar
- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462026 India
- Microfluidics & MEMS Centre, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road Bhopal, 462026 India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462026 India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing (IIITD&M), Kancheepuram, 600127 India
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- Engineering College Tuwa , At. & Post. Tuwa, Taluka Godhra, Dist. Panchmahal, Godhra, Gujarat 388713 India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462026 India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, 302017 India
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- Microfluidics & MEMS Centre, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road Bhopal, 462026 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal, 462026 India
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Zhai Y, Wang Q, Zhu Z, Zheng W, Ma S, Hao Y, Yang L, Cheng G. Cell-derived extracellular matrix enhanced by collagen-binding domain-decorated exosomes to promote neural stem cells neurogenesis. Biomed Mater 2021; 17. [PMID: 34874314 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ac4089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Enhancing neurogenesis of neural stem cells (NSCs) is crucial in stem cell therapy for neurodegenerative diseases. Within the extracellular microenvironment, extracellular matrix (ECM) plays a pivotal role in modulating cell behaviors. However, a single ECM biomaterial is not sufficient to establish an ideal microenvironment. As multifunctional nanocarriers, exosomes display tremendous advantages for the treatments of various diseases. Herein, collagen binding domain peptide-modified exosomes (CBD-Exo) were obtained from the SH-SY5Y cell line infected with lentivirus particles encoding CBD-lysosome associated membrane glycoprotein 2b (CBD-Lamp2b) to improve the binding efficiency of exosomes and ECM. An exosomes-functionalized ECM (CBD-Exo/ECM) was then constructed via the interaction between CBD and collagen in ECM. Then, CBD-Exo/ECM was employed as a carrier for NSCs culture. The results showed that CBD-Exo/ECM can support the neurogenesis of NSCs with the percentage of proliferation marker EdU-positive (35.8% ± 0.47% vs 21.9% ± 2.32%) and neuron maker Tuj-1-positive (55.8% ± 0.47% vs 30.6% ± 2.62%) were both significantly increased in the exosomes-functionalized ECM system. This exosomes-functionalized ECM was capable to promote the cell proliferation and accelerate neuronal differentiation of NSCs, providing a potential biomedical material for stem cell application in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Yuanxin Zhai
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China.,School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Suzhou Kowloon Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University Medical School, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215028, People's Republic of China
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- Suzhou Kowloon Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University Medical School, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215028, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China.,Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Branch, Foshan, Guangdong 528225, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China.,Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Branch, Foshan, Guangdong 528225, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China.,Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Branch, Foshan, Guangdong 528225, People's Republic of China
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