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Alfei S, Giordani P, Zuccari G. Synthesis and Physicochemical Characterization of Gelatine-Based Biodegradable Aerogel-like Composites as Possible Scaffolds for Regenerative Medicine. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5009. [PMID: 38732231 PMCID: PMC11084852 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25095009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Regenerative medicine is an interdisciplinary field aiming at restoring pathologically damaged tissues and whole organs by cell transplantation in combination with proper supporting scaffolds. Gelatine-based ones are very attractive due to their biocompatibility, rapid biodegradability, and lack of immunogenicity. Gelatine-based composite hydrogels, containing strengthening agents to improve their modest mechanical properties, have been demonstrated to act as extracellular matrices (ECMs), thus playing a critical role in "organ manufacturing". Inspired by the lysyl oxidase (LO)-mediated process of crosslinking, which occurs in nature to reinforce collagen, we have recently developed a versatile protocol to crosslink gelatine B (Gel B) in the presence or absence of LO, using properly synthesized polystyrene- and polyacrylic-based copolymers containing the amine or aldehyde groups needed for crosslinking reactions. Here, following the developed protocol with slight modifications, we have successfully crosslinked Gel B in different conditions, obtaining eight out of nine compounds in high yield (57-99%). The determined crosslinking degree percentage (CP%) evidenced a high CP% for compounds obtained in presence of LO and using the styrenic amine-containing (CP5/DMAA) and acrylic aldehyde-containing (CPMA/DMAA) copolymers as crosslinking agents. ATR-FTIR analyses confirmed the chemical structure of all compounds, while optical microscopy demonstrated cavernous, crater-like, and labyrinth-like morphologies and cavities with a size in the range 15-261 µm. An apparent density in the range 0.10-0.45 g/cm3 confirmed the aerogel-like structure of most samples. Although the best biodegradation profile was observed for the sample obtained using 10% CP5/DMAA (M3), high swelling and absorption properties, high porosity, and good biodegradation profiles were also observed for samples obtained using the 5-10% CP5/DMAA (M4, 5, 6) and 20% CPMA/DMAA (M9) copolymers. Collectively, in this work of synthesis and physicochemical characterization, new aerogel-like composites have been developed and, based on their characteristics, which fit well within the requirements for TE, five candidates (M3, M4, M5, M6, and M9) suitable for future biological experiments on cell adhesion, infiltration and proliferation, to confirm their effective functioning, have been identified.
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- Silvana Alfei
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano, 16148 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano, 16148 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano, 16148 Genoa, Italy
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Alfei S, Pintaudi F, Zuccari G. Synthesis and Characterization of Amine and Aldehyde-Containing Copolymers for Enzymatic Crosslinking of Gelatine. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2897. [PMID: 38474144 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052897] [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: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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In tissue engineering (TE), the support structure (scaffold) plays a key role necessary for cell adhesion and proliferation. The protein constituents of the extracellular matrix (ECM), such as collagen, its derivative gelatine, and elastin, are the most attractive materials as possible scaffolds. To improve the modest mechanical properties of gelatine, a strategy consists of crosslinking it, as naturally occurs for collagen, which is stiffened by the oxidative action of lysyl oxidase (LO). Here, a novel protocol to crosslink gelatine has been developed, not using the commonly employed crosslinkers, but based on the formation of imine bonds or on aldolic condensation reactions occurring between gelatine and properly synthesized copolymers containing amine residues via LO-mediated oxidation. Particularly, we first synthesized and characterized an amino butyl styrene monomer (5), its copolymers with dimethylacrylamide (DMAA), and its terpolymer with DMAA and acrylic acid (AA). Three acryloyl amidoamine monomers (11a-c) and their copolymers with DMAA were then prepared. A methacrolein (MA)/DMAA copolymer already possessing the needed aldehyde groups was finally developed to investigate the relevance of LO in the crosslinking process. Oxidation tests of amine copolymers with LO were performed to identify the best substrates to be used in experiments of gelatine reticulation. Copolymers obtained with 5, 11b, and 11c were excellent substrates for LO and were employed with MA/DMAA copolymers in gelatine crosslinking tests in different conditions. Among the amine-containing copolymers, that obtained with 5 (CP5/DMMA-43.1) afforded a material (M21) with the highest crosslinking percentage (71%). Cytotoxicity experiments carried out on two cell lines (IMR-32 and SH SY5Y) with the analogous (P5) of the synthetic constituent of M21 (CP5/DMAA) had evidenced no significant reduction in cell viability, but proliferation promotion, thus establishing the biocompatibility of M21 and the possibility to develop it as a new scaffold for TE, upon further investigations.
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- Silvana Alfei
- Department of Pharmacy (DIFAR), University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano, 4, 16148 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy (DIFAR), University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano, 4, 16148 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy (DIFAR), University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano, 4, 16148 Genoa, Italy
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PDGF and VEGF-releasing bi-layer wound dressing made of sodium tripolyphosphate crosslinked gelatin-sponge layer and a carrageenan nanofiber layer. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 233:123491. [PMID: 36736985 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The use of dressings is one of the most common methods for wound treatment. Since most single-layer dressings cannot mimic the hierarchical structure of the skin well, multi-layer dressings have been considered. In this study, a bilayer dressing was fabricated using a gelatin sponge layer cross-linked with sodium tripolyphosphate (Gel-STPP) and a layer of carrageenan nanofibers containing platelet-rich fibrin (Carr-PRF). Chemical interactions between the two layers were characterized by FTIR, and the microstructure was visualized by SEM. It was found that the presence of Carr-PRF nanofiber layer increased tensile strength by 12.96 % (from 0.216 ± 0.015 to 0.268 ± 0.036 MPa) and elastic modulus by 56.70 % (from 0.388 ± 0.072 to 0.608 ± 0.029 MPa) compared to Gel-STPP sponge. Gel-STPP/Carr-PRF wound dressing had a 45.76 ± 4.18 % degradability after 7 days of immersion in phosphate buffered saline (PBS). PRF-containing bilayer wound dressing was able to sustainably release growth factors over 7 days. The Carr-PRF nanofiber layer coated on Gel-STPP sponge was an ideal environment for adhesion and proliferation of L929 cells. Gel-STPP/Carr-PRF bilayer dressing outperformed the other tested samples in terms of angiogenic potential. Average wound closure was 94.21 ± 2.06 % in Gel-STPP/Carr-PRF dressing treated rats after 14 days, and based on the histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations, the Gel-STPP/Carr-PRF dressing group augmented full-thickness wound healing, keratin layer and skin appendages formation after 14 days.
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Gallo N, Natali ML, Curci C, Picerno A, Gallone A, Vulpi M, Vitarelli A, Ditonno P, Cascione M, Sallustio F, Rinaldi R, Sannino A, Salvatore L. Analysis of the Physico-Chemical, Mechanical and Biological Properties of Crosslinked Type-I Collagen from Horse Tendon: Towards the Development of Ideal Scaffolding Material for Urethral Regeneration. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:7648. [PMID: 34947245 PMCID: PMC8707771 DOI: 10.3390/ma14247648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Urethral stenosis is a pathological condition that consists in the narrowing of the urethral lumen because of the formation of scar tissue. Unfortunately, none of the current surgical approaches represent an optimal solution because of the high stricture recurrence rate. In this context, we preliminarily explored the potential of an insoluble type-I collagen from horse tendon as scaffolding material for the development of innovative devices for the regeneration of injured urethral tracts. Non-porous collagen-based substrates were produced and optimized, in terms of crosslinking density of the macromolecular structure, to either provide mechanical properties compliant with the urinary tract physiological stress and better sustain tissue regeneration. The effect of the adopted crosslinking strategy on the protein integrity and on the substrate physical-chemical, mechanical and biological properties was investigated in comparison with a decellularized matrix from porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS patch), an extensively used xenograft licensed for clinical use in urology. The optimized production protocols allowed the preservation of the type I collagen native structure and the realization of a substrate with appealing end-use properties. The biological response, preliminarily investigated by immunofluorescence experiments on human adult renal stem/progenitor cells until 28 days, showed the formation of a stem-cell monolayer within 14 days and the onset of spheroids within 28 days. These results suggested the great potential of the collagen-based material for the development of scaffolds for urethral plate regeneration and for in vitro cellular studies.
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- Nunzia Gallo
- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (M.L.N.); (A.S.); (L.S.)
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (M.L.N.); (A.S.); (L.S.)
- Typeone Biomaterials, Via Vittorio Veneto 64/C, 73036 Muro Leccese, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (C.C.); (A.G.)
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- Nephrology Unit, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (C.C.); (A.G.)
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- Urology and Andrology Unit, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplant, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.V.); (A.V.); (P.D.)
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- Urology and Andrology Unit, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplant, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.V.); (A.V.); (P.D.)
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- Urology and Andrology Unit, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplant, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (M.V.); (A.V.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics “Ennio De Giorgi”, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (M.C.); (R.R.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics “Ennio De Giorgi”, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (M.C.); (R.R.)
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (M.L.N.); (A.S.); (L.S.)
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (M.L.N.); (A.S.); (L.S.)
- Typeone Biomaterials, Via Vittorio Veneto 64/C, 73036 Muro Leccese, Italy
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Salvatore L, Gallo N, Natali ML, Terzi A, Sannino A, Madaghiele M. Mimicking the Hierarchical Organization of Natural Collagen: Toward the Development of Ideal Scaffolding Material for Tissue Regeneration. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:644595. [PMID: 33987173 PMCID: PMC8112590 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.644595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Biological materials found in living organisms, many of which are proteins, feature a complex hierarchical organization. Type I collagen, a fibrous structural protein ubiquitous in the mammalian body, provides a striking example of such a hierarchical material, with peculiar architectural features ranging from the amino acid sequence at the nanoscale (primary structure) up to the assembly of fibrils (quaternary structure) and fibers, with lengths of the order of microns. Collagen plays a dominant role in maintaining the biological and structural integrity of various tissues and organs, such as bone, skin, tendons, blood vessels, and cartilage. Thus, "artificial" collagen-based fibrous assemblies, endowed with appropriate structural properties, represent ideal substrates for the development of devices for tissue engineering applications. In recent years, with the ultimate goal of developing three-dimensional scaffolds with optimal bioactivity able to promote both regeneration and functional recovery of a damaged tissue, numerous studies focused on the capability to finely modulate the scaffold architecture at the microscale and the nanoscale in order to closely mimic the hierarchical features of the extracellular matrix and, in particular, the natural patterning of collagen. All of these studies clearly show that the accurate characterization of the collagen structure at the submolecular and supramolecular levels is pivotal to the understanding of the relationships between the nanostructural/microstructural properties of the fabricated scaffold and its macroscopic performance. Several studies also demonstrate that the selected processing, including any crosslinking and/or sterilization treatments, can strongly affect the architecture of collagen at various length scales. The aim of this review is to highlight the most recent findings on the development of collagen-based scaffolds with optimized properties for tissue engineering. The optimization of the scaffolds is particularly related to the modulation of the collagen architecture, which, in turn, impacts on the achieved bioactivity.
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- Luca Salvatore
- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Institute of Crystallography, National Research Council, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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Yao H, Wang J, Mi S. Photo Processing for Biomedical Hydrogels Design and Functionality: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2017; 10:E11. [PMID: 30966045 PMCID: PMC6415176 DOI: 10.3390/polym10010011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Revised: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 12/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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A large number of opportunities for biomedical hydrogel design and functionality through photo-processing have stretched the limits of innovation. As both photochemical understanding and engineering technologies continue to develop, more complicated geometries and spatiotemporal manipulations can be realized through photo-exposure, producing multifunctional hydrogels with specific chemical, biological and physical characteristics for the achievement of biomedical goals. This report describes the role that light has recently played in the synthesis and functionalization of biomedical hydrogels and primarily the design of photoresponsive hydrogels via different chemical reactions (photo crosslinking and photo degradation) and conventional light curing processes (micropatterning, stereolithography and two/multiphoton techniques) as well as typical biomedical applications of the hydrogels (cell culture, differentiation and in vivo vascularization) and their promising future.
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- Hongyi Yao
- Biomanufacturing Engineering Laboratory, Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Biomanufacturing Engineering Laboratory, Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Biomanufacturing Engineering Laboratory, Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China.
- Open FIESTA Center, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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Sonawane RO, Patil SD. Gelatin–κ-carrageenan polyelectrolyte complex hydrogel compositions for the design and development of extended-release pellets. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2016.1276060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Raju Onkar Sonawane
- Department of Biopharmaceutics, H.R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra, India
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Quality assurance, R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Biopharmaceutics, H.R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra, India
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Pezzoli D, Cauli E, Chevallier P, Farè S, Mantovani D. Biomimetic coating of cross-linked gelatin to improve mechanical and biological properties of electrospun PET: A promising approach for small caliber vascular graft applications. J Biomed Mater Res A 2017; 105:2405-2415. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2017] [Revised: 04/03/2017] [Accepted: 04/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Daniele Pezzoli
- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering; CRC-I, Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and CHU de Quebec Research Centre, Laval University; Quebec City QC G1L 3L5 Canada
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- Department of Chemistry; Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano; Milan 20133 Italy
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering; CRC-I, Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and CHU de Quebec Research Centre, Laval University; Quebec City QC G1L 3L5 Canada
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering; CRC-I, Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and CHU de Quebec Research Centre, Laval University; Quebec City QC G1L 3L5 Canada
- Local Unit Politecnico di Milano; INSTM, Consorzio Nazionale di Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali; Milan Italy
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering; CRC-I, Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and CHU de Quebec Research Centre, Laval University; Quebec City QC G1L 3L5 Canada
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Monaco G, Cholas R, Salvatore L, Madaghiele M, Sannino A. Sterilization of collagen scaffolds designed for peripheral nerve regeneration: Effect on microstructure, degradation and cellular colonization. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2016; 71:335-344. [PMID: 27987715 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2016] [Revised: 09/21/2016] [Accepted: 10/16/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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In this study we investigated the impact of three different sterilization methods, dry heat (DHS), ethylene oxide (EtO) and electron beam radiation (β), on the properties of cylindrical collagen scaffolds with longitudinally oriented pore channels, specifically designed for peripheral nerve regeneration. Scanning electron microscopy, mechanical testing, quantification of primary amines, differential scanning calorimetry and enzymatic degradation were performed to analyze possible structural and chemical changes induced by the sterilization. Moreover, in vitro proliferation and infiltration of the rat Schwann cell line RSC96 within the scaffolds was evaluated, up to 10days of culture. No major differences in morphology and compressive stiffness were observed among scaffolds sterilized by the different methods, as all samples showed approximately the same structure and stiffness as the unsterilized control. Proliferation, infiltration, distribution and morphology of RSC96 cells within the scaffolds were also comparable throughout the duration of the cell culture study, regardless of the sterilization treatment. However, we found a slight increase of chemical crosslinking upon sterilization (EtO<DHS<β), together with an enhanced resistance to denaturation of the EtO treated scaffolds and a significantly accelerated enzymatic degradation of the β sterilized scaffolds. The results demonstrated that β irradiation impaired the scaffold properties to a greater extent, whereas EtO exposure appeared as the most suitable method for the sterilization of the proposed scaffolds.
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- Graziana Monaco
- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy; Dhitech Scarl - Distretto Tecnologico High Tech, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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Li L, He ZY, Wei XW, Wei YQ. Recent advances of biomaterials in biotherapy. Regen Biomater 2016; 3:99-105. [PMID: 27047675 PMCID: PMC4817323 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbw007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2016] [Accepted: 01/10/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Biotherapy mainly refers to the intervention and the treatment of major diseases with biotechnologies or bio-drugs, which include gene therapy, immunotherapy (vaccines and antibodies), bone marrow transplantation and stem-cell therapy. In recent years, numerous biomaterials have emerged and were utilized in the field of biotherapy due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. Generally, biomaterials can be classified into natural or synthetic polymers according to their source, both of which have attracted much attention. Notably, biomaterials-based non-viral gene delivery vectors in gene therapy are undergoing rapid development with the emergence of surface-modified or functionalized materials. In immunotherapy, biomaterials appear to be attractive means for enhancing the delivery efficacy and the potency of vaccines. Additionally, hydrogels and scaffolds are ideal candidates in stem-cell therapy and tissue engineering. In this review, we present an introduction of biomaterials used in above biotherapy, including gene therapy, immunotherapy, stem-cell therapy and tissue engineering. We also highlighted the biomaterials which have already entered the clinical evaluation
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- Ling Li
- Laboratory of Aging Research and Nanotoxicology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Aging Research and Nanotoxicology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Aging Research and Nanotoxicology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Aging Research and Nanotoxicology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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Collagen/Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate Based Synthetic Bone Grafts via Dehydrothermal Processing. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:576532. [PMID: 26504812 PMCID: PMC4609365 DOI: 10.1155/2015/576532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2015] [Revised: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 08/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Millions of patients worldwide remain inadequately treated for bone defects related to factors such as disease or trauma. The drawbacks of metallic implant and autograft/allograft use have steered therapeutic approaches towards tissue engineering solutions involving tissue regeneration scaffolds. This study proposes a composite scaffold with properties tailored to address the macro- and microenvironmental conditions deemed necessary for successful regeneration of bone in defect areas. The biodegradable scaffold composed of porous beta-tricalcium phosphate particles and collagen type I fibers is prepared from a mixture of collagen type-I and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) particles via lyophilization, followed by dehydrothermal (DHT) processing. The effects of both sterilization via gamma radiation and the use of DHT processing to achieve cross-linking were investigated. The impact of the chosen fabrication methods on scaffold microstructure and β-TCP particle-collagen fiber combinations were analyzed using X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and microcomputerized tomography (µ-CT). Electron spinning resonance (ESR) analysis was used to investigate free radicals formation following sterilization. Results revealed that the highly porous (65% porosity at an average of 100 µm pore size), mechanically adequate, and biocompatible scaffolds can be utilized for bone defect repairs.
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Madaghiele M, Calò E, Salvatore L, Bonfrate V, Pedone D, Frigione M, Sannino A. Assessment of collagen crosslinking and denaturation for the design of regenerative scaffolds. J Biomed Mater Res A 2015; 104:186-94. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.35554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2015] [Revised: 07/23/2015] [Accepted: 08/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Marta Madaghiele
- Department of Engineering for Innovation; University of Salento; Lecce 73100 Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation; University of Salento; Lecce 73100 Italy
- Dhitech Scarl, Distretto Tecnologico High Tech; Lecce 73100 Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation; University of Salento; Lecce 73100 Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation; University of Salento; Lecce 73100 Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation; University of Salento; Lecce 73100 Italy
- Dhitech Scarl, Distretto Tecnologico High Tech; Lecce 73100 Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation; University of Salento; Lecce 73100 Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation; University of Salento; Lecce 73100 Italy
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Losi P, Mancuso L, Al Kayal T, Celi S, Briganti E, Gualerzi A, Volpi S, Cao G, Soldani G. Development of a gelatin-based polyurethane vascular graft by spray, phase-inversion technology. Biomed Mater 2015; 10:045014. [DOI: 10.1088/1748-6041/10/4/045014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Development of semi- and grafted interpenetrating polymer networks based on poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate and collagen. J Appl Biomater Funct Mater 2014; 12:183-92. [PMID: 24700267 DOI: 10.5301/jabfm.5000187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The objective of this work was to develop composite hydrogels based on poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) and collagen (Coll), potentially useful for biomedical applications. METHODS Semi-interpenetrating polymer networks (semi-IPNs) were obtained by photo-stabilizing aqueous solutions of PEGDA and acrylic acid (AA), in the presence of collagen. Further grafting of the collagen macromolecules to the PEGDA/poly(AA) network was achieved by means of a carbodiimide-mediated crosslinking reaction. The resulting hydrogels were characterized in terms of swelling capability, collagen content and mechanical properties. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS The grafting procedure was found to significantly improve the mechanical stability of the IPN hydrogels, due to the establishment of covalent bonding between the PEGDA/poly(AA) and the collagen networks. The suitability of the composite hydrogels to be processed by means of stereolithography (SLA) was also investigated, toward creating biomimetic constructs with complex shapes, which might be useful either as platforms for tissue engineering applications or as tissue mimicking phantoms.
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Coimbra P, Gil MH, Figueiredo M. Tailoring the properties of gelatin films for drug delivery applications: influence of the chemical cross-linking method. Int J Biol Macromol 2014; 70:10-9. [PMID: 24971558 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2014.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2014] [Revised: 06/05/2014] [Accepted: 06/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Two types of chemically cross-linked gelatin films were prepared and characterized. The first type of films was cross-linked with 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethyl aminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) under heterogeneous conditions and are named Gel-E. In the second type of films, gelatin was previously functionalized with methacrylamide side groups by the reaction with methacrylic anhydride and for that is named Gel-MA. The modified gelatin was subsequently cross-linked by a photoinitiated radical polymerization. These films were characterized relatively to their degree of cross-linking, buffer uptake capacity, resistance to hydrolytic and proteolytic degradation, and mechanical and thermal properties. Results show that the employed cross-linking method, together with the degree cross-linking, dictate the final properties of the films. Gel-E films have significant lower buffer uptake capacities and higher resistance to collagenase digestion when compared to Gel-MA films. Additionally, Gel-E films exhibit higher values of stress at break and lower strains at break. Moreover, the films properties could be modified by varying the extent of the chemical cross-linking, which in turn could be controlled by varying the concentration of EDC, for the first type of films (Gel-E), or by using gelatins with different degrees of functionalization, in the case of the second type of films (Gel-MA).
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- P Coimbra
- CIEPQPF, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Coimbra, Polo II, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- CIEPQPF, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Coimbra, Polo II, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CIEPQPF, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Coimbra, Polo II, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal
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Salvatore L, Madaghiele M, Parisi C, Gatti F, Sannino A. Crosslinking of micropatterned collagen-based nerve guides to modulate the expected half-life. J Biomed Mater Res A 2014; 102:4406-14. [PMID: 24532089 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.35124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2013] [Revised: 02/05/2014] [Accepted: 02/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The microstructural, mechanical, compositional, and degradative properties of a nerve conduit are known to strongly affect the regenerative process of the injured peripheral nerve. Starting from the fabrication of micropatterned collagen-based nerve guides, according to a spin-casting process reported in the literature, this study further investigates the possibility to modulate the degradation rate of the scaffolds over a wide time frame, in an attempt to match different rates of nerve regeneration that might be encountered in vivo. To this aim, three different crosslinking methods, that is, dehydrothermal (DHT), carbodiimide-based (EDAC), and glutaraldehyde-based (GTA) crosslinking, were selected. The elastically effective degree of crosslinking, attained by each method and evaluated according to the classical rubber elasticity theory, was found to significantly tune the in vitro half-life (t1/2 ) of the matrices, with an exponential dependence of the latter on the crosslink density. The high crosslinking efficacy of EDAC and GTA treatments, respectively threefold and fourfold when compared to the one attained by DHT, led to a sharp increase of the corresponding in vitro half-lives (ca., 10, 172, and 690 h, for DHT, EDAC, and GTA treated matrices, respectively). As shown by cell viability assays, the cytocompatibility of both DHT and EDAC treatments, as opposed to the toxicity of GTA, suggests that such methods are suitable to crosslink collagen-based scaffolds conceived for clinical use. In particular, nerve guides with expected high residence times in vivo might be produced by finely controlling the biocompatible reaction(s) adopted for crosslinking.
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- L Salvatore
- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via per Monteroni, 73100, Lecce, Italy; TypeOne Ltd., Via per Monteroni, 73100, Lecce, Italy
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Chavez-Munoz C, Hartwell R, Jalili RB, Ghahary A. Immunoprotective role of IDO in engraftment of allogeneic skin substitutes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1586/edm.10.53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Billiet T, Van Gasse B, Gevaert E, Cornelissen M, Martins JC, Dubruel P. Quantitative contrasts in the photopolymerization of acrylamide and methacrylamide-functionalized gelatin hydrogel building blocks. Macromol Biosci 2013; 13:1531-45. [PMID: 24000135 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201300143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2013] [Revised: 06/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The synthesis and evaluation of gelatin acrylamide as an alternative to the well-established gelatin methacrylamide are reported. High-resolution magic angle spinning NMR is used for the quantitative determination of the chemical cross-linking density. The gelatin acrylamide precursors reveal enhanced cross-linking in terms of reactivity and double bond conversion, resulting in stronger networks. Remarkably, even at very low double bond conversions, ≈5%, gel fractions of ≈40% are obtained. The cross-linked networks are also reviewed in the framework of the rubber elasticity and thermodynamic swelling theories to estimate important nanostructural properties. Preliminary cell tests revealed that highly viable (>90%) cell-laden constructs are obtained.
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- Thomas Billiet
- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Research Group, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S4 Bis, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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Exploring the Future of Hydrogels in Rapid Prototyping: A Review on Current Trends and Limitations. SPRINGER SERIES IN BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-4328-5_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Billiet T, Vandenhaute M, Schelfhout J, Van Vlierberghe S, Dubruel P. A review of trends and limitations in hydrogel-rapid prototyping for tissue engineering. Biomaterials 2012; 33:6020-41. [PMID: 22681979 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2012.04.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 690] [Impact Index Per Article: 57.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2012] [Accepted: 04/21/2012] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The combined potential of hydrogels and rapid prototyping technologies has been an exciting route in developing tissue engineering scaffolds for the past decade. Hydrogels represent to be an interesting starting material for soft, and lately also for hard tissue regeneration. Their application enables the encapsulation of cells and therefore an increase of the seeding efficiency of the fabricated structures. Rapid prototyping techniques on the other hand, have become an elegant tool for the production of scaffolds with the purpose of cell seeding and/or cell encapsulation. By means of rapid prototyping, one can design a fully interconnected 3-dimensional structure with pre-determined dimensions and porosity. Despite this benefit, some of the rapid prototyping techniques are not or less suitable for the generation of hydrogel scaffolds. In this review, we therefore give an overview on the different rapid prototyping techniques suitable for the processing of hydrogel materials. A primary distinction will be made between (i) laser-based, (ii) nozzle-based, and (iii) printer-based systems. Special attention will be addressed to current trends and limitations regarding the respective techniques. Each of these techniques will be further discussed in terms of the different hydrogel materials used so far. One major drawback when working with hydrogels is the lack of mechanical strength. Therefore, maintaining and improving the mechanical integrity of the processed scaffolds has become a key issue regarding 3-dimensional hydrogel structures. This limitation can either be overcome during or after processing the scaffolds, depending on the applied technology and materials.
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- Thomas Billiet
- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Research Group, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S4 Bis, Ghent 9000, Belgium
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Van Vlierberghe S, Dubruel P, Schacht E. Biopolymer-based hydrogels as scaffolds for tissue engineering applications: a review. Biomacromolecules 2011; 12:1387-408. [PMID: 21388145 DOI: 10.1021/bm200083n] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1079] [Impact Index Per Article: 83.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Hydrogels are physically or chemically cross-linked polymer networks that are able to absorb large amounts of water. They can be classified into different categories depending on various parameters including the preparation method, the charge, and the mechanical and structural characteristics. The present review aims to give an overview of hydrogels based on natural polymers and their various applications in the field of tissue engineering. In a first part, relevant parameters describing different hydrogel properties and the strategies applied to finetune these characteristics will be described. In a second part, an important class of biopolymers that possess thermosensitive properties (UCST or LCST behavior) will be discussed. Another part of the review will be devoted to the application of cryogels. Finally, the most relevant biopolymer-based hydrogel systems, the different methods of preparation, as well as an in depth overview of the applications in the field of tissue engineering will be given.
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- S Van Vlierberghe
- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Research Group, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Tillet G, Boutevin B, Ameduri B. Chemical reactions of polymer crosslinking and post-crosslinking at room and medium temperature. Prog Polym Sci 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2010.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 222] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Wu JM, Xu YY, Li ZH, Yuan XY, Wang PF, Zhang XZ, Liu YQ, Guan J, Guo Y, Li RX, Zhang H. Heparin-functionalized collagen matrices with controlled release of basic fibroblast growth factor. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2011; 22:107-114. [PMID: 21052795 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-010-4176-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2010] [Accepted: 10/23/2010] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Tissue engineering scaffolds with controlled long-term release of growth factors are constructed in an attempt to mimic the intelligent ability of the extracellular matrix (ECM) to release endogenous growth factors. In this study, collagen sponges (Collagen group) were modified by N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) and N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) crosslinking (EDC/NHS group) and heparin immobilization (EDC/NHS-H group), and subsequently seeded with human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Native and modified sponges were pre-adsorbed with basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) to evaluate the sustained release and bioactive maintenance of bFGF from the sponges. We found that modified collagen matrices permitted HUVECs to proliferate and migrate well and to distribute uniformly. The EDC/NHS-H group exhibited an excellent sustained-release profile and bioactive maintenance of the pre-adsorbed bFGF as compared with the Collagen and EDC/NHS groups. These results suggest that heparin-functionalized collagen matrices can support a controlled release of bFGF and thus, have potential as a tissue engineering scaffold.
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- J M Wu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
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