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Zhang Z, Zhao X, Song Z, Wang L, Gao J. Electrospun collagen/chitosan composite fibrous membranes for accelerating wound healing. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:055024. [PMID: 39025112 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad6545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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The protein-polysaccharide nanofibers have attracted intensive attention in promoting wound healing, due to their components and nanoscale fibrous structure that mimics the native extracellular matrix (ECM). For the full-thickness wounds, in addition to promoting healing, hemostatic property and antibacterial activity are also of critical importance. However, currently, protein-polysaccharide-based nanofiber membranes exhibit poor mechanical properties, lack inherent hemostatic and antibacterial capabilities, as well as the ability to promote tissue repair. In this study, we developed composited membranes, which were composed of collagen (Col) and chitosan (Chs), through solvent alteration and post-processing, the membranes showed enhanced stability under physiological conditions, proper hydrophilic performance and improved mechanical property. Appropriated porosity and water vapor transmission rate, which benefit to wound healing, were detected among all the membranes except for Col membrane. Aimed at wound dressing, hemocompatibility, antibacterial activity and cell proliferation of the electrospun membranes were evaluated. The results indicated that the Col/Chs composited membranes exhibited superior blood clotting capacity, and the membranes with Chs exceeding 60% possessed sufficient antibacterial activity. Moreover, compared with Chs nanofibers, significant increase in cell grow was detected in Col/Chs (1:3) membrane. Taken together, the electrospun membrane with multiple properties favorable to wound healing, superior blood coagulation, sufficient antibacterial performance and promoting cell proliferation property make it favorable candidate for full-thickness skin wound healing.
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- Zhan Zhang
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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Han WH, Wang QY, Kang YY, Shi LR, Long Y, Zhou X, Hao CC. Cross-linking electrospinning. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:15513-15551. [PMID: 37740390 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03956k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Although electrospinning (e-spinning) has witnessed rapid development in recent years, it has also been criticized by environmentalists due to the use of organic solvents. Therefore, aqueous e-spinning (green e-spinning) is considered a more attractive technique. However, considering the poor water resistance and mechanical properties of electrospun (e-spun) nanofibers, cross-linking is a perfect solution. In this review, we systematically discuss the cross-linking e-spinning system for the first time, including cross-linking strategies (in situ, liquid immersion, vapor, and spray cross-linking), cross-linking mechanism (physical and chemical cross-linking) of e-spun nanofibers, and the various applications (e.g., tissue engineering, drug delivery, water treatment, food packaging, and sensors) of cross-linked e-spun nanofibers. Among them, we highlight several cross-linking methods, including UV light cross-linking, electron beam cross-linking, glutaraldehyde (and other commonly used cross-linking agents) chemical cross-linking, thermal cross-linking, and enzymatic cross-linking. Finally, we confirm the significance of cross-linking e-spinning and reveal the problems in the construction of this system.
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- Wei-Hua Han
- Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
- Shandong Engineering Research Center of Green and High-Value Marine Fine Chemical, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Weifang 262700, China
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- Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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Collagen-Based Electrospun Materials for Tissue Engineering: A Systematic Review. Bioengineering (Basel) 2021; 8:bioengineering8030039. [PMID: 33803598 PMCID: PMC8003061 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering8030039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Collagen is a key component of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in organs and tissues throughout the body and is used for many tissue engineering applications. Electrospinning of collagen can produce scaffolds in a wide variety of shapes, fiber diameters and porosities to match that of the native ECM. This systematic review aims to pool data from available manuscripts on electrospun collagen and tissue engineering to provide insight into the connection between source material, solvent, crosslinking method and functional outcomes. D-banding was most often observed in electrospun collagen formed using collagen type I isolated from calfskin, often isolated within the laboratory, with short solution solubilization times. All physical and chemical methods of crosslinking utilized imparted resistance to degradation and increased strength. Cytotoxicity was observed at high concentrations of crosslinking agents and when abbreviated rinsing protocols were utilized. Collagen and collagen-based scaffolds were capable of forming engineered tissues in vitro and in vivo with high similarity to the native structures.
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Mistry P, Chhabra R, Muke S, Narvekar A, Sathaye S, Jain R, Dandekar P. Fabrication and characterization of starch-TPU based nanofibers for wound healing applications. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 119:111316. [PMID: 33321573 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Wound dressings have undergone continuous and substantial evolution over time. Modern bandage materials constitute of electrospun biopolymers that enable rapid and effective wound healing due to the high surface area to volume ratio of the electrospun nanofibers and their porous structure. In the present study, nanofibrous bandages, containing a blend of starch-thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), were developed by using the electrospinning technique. The electrospun nanofibrous mats were subsequently crosslinked with varying concentrations of glutaraldehyde in order to increase their water stability and mechanical properties. The nanofibrous bandages were characterized for their structural properties using SEM, FTIR, TGA, DSC, as well as for their water retention ability, water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), tensile strength and blood clotting efficiency. Cytotoxicity of the bandages was evaluated using human dermal fibroblast cells. Furthermore, the extent of wound healing enabled by the nanofibrous bandage was ascertained using Sprague-Dawley rats. The results revealed that the starch-TPU nanofibrous bandages facilitated enhanced wound-healing, as compared to the traditional dressing material, such as the cotton gauze.
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- Prarthana Mistry
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India.
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Carnes ME, Gonyea CR, Mooney RG, Njihia JW, Coburn JM, Pins GD. Horseradish Peroxidase-Catalyzed Crosslinking of Fibrin Microthread Scaffolds. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2020; 26:317-331. [PMID: 32364015 PMCID: PMC7310227 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2020.0083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) has been investigated as a catalyst to crosslink tissue-engineered hydrogels because of its mild reaction conditions and ability to modulate the mechanical properties of the matrix. Here, we report the results of the first study investigating the use of HRP to crosslink fibrin scaffolds. We examined the effect of varying HRP and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) incorporation strategies on the resulting crosslink density and structural properties of fibrin in a microthread scaffold format. Primary (1°) and secondary (2°) scaffold modification techniques were evaluated to crosslink fibrin microthread scaffolds. A primary scaffold modification technique was defined as incorporating crosslinking agents into the microthread precursor solutions during extrusion. A secondary scaffold modification technique was defined as incubating the microthreads in a postprocessing crosslinker bath. Fibrin microthreads were enzymatically crosslinked through primary, secondary, or a combination of both approaches. All fibrin microthread scaffolds crosslinked with HRP and H2O2 via primary and/or secondary methods exhibited an increase in dityrosine crosslink density compared with uncrosslinked control microthreads, demonstrated by scaffold fluorescence. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy indicated the formation of isodityrosine bonds in 1° HRP crosslinked microthreads. Characterization of tensile mechanical properties revealed that all HRP crosslinked microthreads were significantly stronger than control microthreads. Primary (1°) HRP crosslinked microthreads also demonstrated significantly slower degradation than control microthreads, suggesting that incorporating HRP and H2O2 during extrusion yields scaffolds with increased resistance to proteolytic degradation. Finally, cells seeded on HRP crosslinked microthreads retained a high degree of viability, demonstrating that HRP crosslinking yields biocompatible scaffolds that are suitable for tissue engineering. The goal of this work was to facilitate the logical design of enzymatically crosslinked fibrin microthreads with tunable structural properties, enabling their application for engineered tissue constructs with varied mechanical and structural properties.
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- Meagan E. Carnes
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Biomimetic fabrication of new bioceramics-introduced fibrous scaffolds: From physicochemical characteristics to in vitro biological properties. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 94:547-557. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.09.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2018] [Revised: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Collagen/Polyethylene Oxide Nanofibrous Membranes with Improved Hemostasis and Cytocompatibility for Wound Dressing. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/app8081226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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As a promising agent for biomedical application, collagen has been used as a nanofiber to architecturally mimic its fibrillar structure in Extracellular Matrix (ECM); however, it has to be modified by techniques, such as crosslinking, to overcome its limitations in structural stability along with potential toxicity. Here, we prepared collagen/polyethylene oxide (PEO) nanofibrous membranes with varying crosslinking degrees and their properties, such as water stability, mechanical properties, blood clotting capacity and cytocompatibility, were studied systematically. By investigating the relationship between crosslinking degree and their properties, nanofibrous membranes with improved morphology retention, blood clotting capacity and cytocompatibility have been achieved. The result of circular dichroism measurement demonstrated that a triple helical fraction around 60.5% was retained. Moreover, the electrospun collagen/PEO at crosslinking degrees above 60.6% could maintain more than 72% of its original weight and its nanofibrous morphology under physiological conditions could be well preserved for up to 7 days. Furthermore, the crosslinked collagen/PEO membrane could provide a more friendly and suitable environment to promote cell proliferation, and about 70% of the clot can be formed in 5 min. With its superior performance in water stability, hemostasis and cytocompatibility, we anticipate that this nanofibrous membrane has great potential for wound dressing.
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Attia AC, Yu T, Gleeson SE, Petrovic M, Li CY, Marcolongo M. A Review of Nanofiber Shish Kebabs and Their Potential in Creating Effective Biomimetic Bone Scaffolds. REGENERATIVE ENGINEERING AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s40883-018-0053-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Song W, Seta J, Chen L, Bergum C, Zhou Z, Kanneganti P, Kast RE, Auner GW, Shen M, Markel DC, Ren W, Yu X. Doxycycline-loaded coaxial nanofiber coating of titanium implants enhances osseointegration and inhibits Staphylococcus aureus infection. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 12:045008. [PMID: 28357996 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/aa6a26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Few studies have been reported that focus on developing implant surface nanofiber (NF) coating to prevent infection and enhance osseointegration by local drug release. In this study, coaxial doxycycline (Doxy)-doped polycaprolactone/polyvinyl alcohol (PCL/PVA) NFs were directly deposited on a titanium (Ti) implant surface during electrospinning. The interaction of loaded Doxy with both PVA and PCL NFs was characterized by Raman spectroscopy. The bonding strength of Doxy-doped NF coating on Ti implants was confirmed by a stand single-pass scratch test. The improved implant osseointegration by PCL/PVA NF coatings in vivo was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy, histomorphometry and micro computed tomography (μCT) at 2, 4 and 8 weeks after implantation. The bone contact surface (%) changes of the NF coating group (80%) is significantly higher than that of the no NF group (<5%, p < 0.05). Finally, we demonstrated that a Doxy-doped NF coating effectively inhibited bacterial infection and enhanced osseointegration in an infected (Staphylococcus aureus) tibia implantation rat model. Doxy released from NF coating inhibited bacterial growth up to 8 weeks in vivo. The maximal push-in force of the Doxy-NF coating (38 N) is much higher than that of the NF coating group (6.5 N) 8 weeks after implantation (p < 0.05), which was further confirmed by quantitative histological analysis and μCT. These findings indicate that coaxial PCL/PVA NF coating doped with Doxy and/or other drugs have great potential in enhancing implant osseointegration and preventing infection.
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- Wei Song
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, United States of America
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Kadakia PU, Growney Kalaf EA, Dunn AJ, Shornick LP, Sell SA. Comparison of silk fibroin electrospun scaffolds with poloxamer and honey additives for burn wound applications. J BIOACT COMPAT POL 2017. [DOI: 10.1177/0883911517710664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A primary aim in wound-healing research is to construct an inexpensive, biodegradable dermal regeneration template with heightened moisture retention and permeability properties. The presence of moisture is important for optimal burn wound healing as it creates an environment for re-epithelialization and minimizes the risk of infections. Permeability can be achieved through a process known as electrospinning. This scaffold fabrication technique creates a mat of randomly oriented nanofibers that can readily mimic native extracellular matrix. Novel electrospun silk fibroin scaffolds were fabricated with poloxamer 407 (P407) and Manuka honey additives for a burn wound dermal regeneration template application. Enhanced human dermal fibroblast adhesion and cell infiltration were observed with the inclusion of P407, and scaffolds incorporated with Manuka honey demonstrated increased water uptake and a higher cell density within the scaffolds at the end of a 28-day period. Overall, this study established that both the silk fibroin/P407 and silk fibroin/Manuka honey scaffolds have the potential to be successful dermal regeneration templates, with P407 increasing surface wettability and Manuka honey modulating moisture retention.
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- Parin U Kadakia
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Kennedy KM, Bhaw-Luximon A, Jhurry D. Cell-matrix mechanical interaction in electrospun polymeric scaffolds for tissue engineering: Implications for scaffold design and performance. Acta Biomater 2017; 50:41-55. [PMID: 28011142 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2016.12.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2016] [Revised: 11/10/2016] [Accepted: 12/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Engineered scaffolds produced by electrospinning of biodegradable polymers offer a 3D, nanofibrous environment with controllable structural, chemical, and mechanical properties that mimic the extracellular matrix of native tissues and have shown promise for a number of tissue engineering applications. The microscale mechanical interactions between cells and electrospun matrices drive cell behaviors including migration and differentiation that are critical to promote tissue regeneration. Recent developments in understanding these mechanical interactions in electrospun environments are reviewed, with emphasis on how fiber geometry and polymer structure impact on the local mechanical properties of scaffolds, how altering the micromechanics cues cell behaviors, and how, in turn, cellular and extrinsic forces exerted on the matrix mechanically remodel an electrospun scaffold throughout tissue development. Techniques used to measure and visualize these mechanical interactions are described. We provide a critical outlook on technological gaps that must be overcome to advance the ability to design, assess, and manipulate the mechanical environment in electrospun scaffolds toward constructs that may be successfully applied in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Tissue engineering requires design of scaffolds that interact with cells to promote tissue development. Electrospinning is a promising technique for fabricating fibrous, biomimetic scaffolds. Effects of electrospun matrix microstructure and biochemical properties on cell behavior have been extensively reviewed previously; here, we consider cell-matrix interaction from a mechanical perspective. Micromechanical properties as a driver of cell behavior has been well established in planar substrates, but more recently, many studies have provided new insights into mechanical interaction in fibrillar, electrospun environments. This review provides readers with an overview of how electrospun scaffold mechanics and cell behavior work in a dynamic feedback loop to drive tissue development, and discusses opportunities for improved design of mechanical environments that are conducive to tissue development.
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Islam A, Chapin K, Younesi M, Akkus O. Computer aided biomanufacturing of mechanically robust pure collagen meshes with controlled macroporosity. Biofabrication 2015. [PMID: 26200002 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/7/3/035005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Reconciliation of high strength and high porosity in pure collagen based structures is a major barrier in collagen's use in load-bearing applications. The current study developed a CAD/CAM based electrocompaction method to manufacture highly porous patterned scaffolds using pure collagen. Utilization of computerized scaffold design and fabrication allows the integration of mesh-scaffolds with controlled pore size, shape and spacing. Mechanical properties of fabricated collagen meshes were investigated as a function of number of patterned layers, and with different pore geometries. The tensile stiffness, tensile strength and modulus ranges from 10-50 N cm(-1), 1-6 MPa and 5-40 MPa respectively for all the scaffold groups. These results are within the range of practical usability of different tissue engineering application such as tendon, hernia, stress urinary incontinence or thoracic wall reconstruction. Moreover, 3-fold increase in the layer number resulted in more than 5-fold increases in failure load, toughness and stiffness which suggests that by changing the number of layers and shape of the structure, mechanical properties can be modulated for the aforementioned tissue engineering application. These patterned scaffolds offer a porosity ranging from 0.8 to 1.5 mm in size, a range that is commensurate with pore sizes of repair meshes in the market. The connected macroporosity of the scaffolds facilitated cell-seeding such that cells populated the entire scaffold at the time of seeding. After 3 d of culture, cell nuclei became elongated. These results indicate that the patterned electrochemical deposition method in this study was able to develop mechanically robust, highly porous collagen scaffolds with controlled porosity which not only tries to solve one of the major tissue engineering problems at a fundamental level but also has a significant potential to be used in different tissue engineering applications.
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- Anowarul Islam
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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D'Amore A, Amoroso N, Gottardi R, Hobson C, Carruthers C, Watkins S, Wagner WR, Sacks MS. From single fiber to macro-level mechanics: A structural finite-element model for elastomeric fibrous biomaterials. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2014; 39:146-61. [PMID: 25128869 PMCID: PMC4165725 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2014.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2014] [Revised: 07/07/2014] [Accepted: 07/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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In the present work, we demonstrate that the mesoscopic in-plane mechanical behavior of membrane elastomeric scaffolds can be simulated by replication of actual quantified fibrous geometries. Elastomeric electrospun polyurethane (ES-PEUU) scaffolds, with and without particulate inclusions, were utilized. Simulations were developed from experimentally-derived fiber network geometries, based on a range of scaffold isotropic and anisotropic behaviors. These were chosen to evaluate the effects on macro-mechanics based on measurable geometric parameters such as fiber intersections, connectivity, orientation, and diameter. Simulations were conducted with only the fiber material model parameters adjusted to match the macro-level mechanical test data. Fiber model validation was performed at the microscopic level by individual fiber mechanical tests using AFM. Results demonstrated very good agreement to the experimental data, and revealed the formation of extended preferential fiber orientations spanning the entire model space. We speculate that these emergent structures may be responsible for the tissue-like macroscale behaviors observed in electrospun scaffolds. To conclude, the modeling approach has implications for (1) gaining insight on the intricate relationship between fabrication variables, structure, and mechanics to manufacture more functional devices/materials, (2) elucidating the effects of cell or particulate inclusions on global construct mechanics, and (3) fabricating better performing tissue surrogates that could recapitulate native tissue mechanics.
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- Antonio D'Amore
- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Department of Bioengineering and Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, USA; Fondazione RiMED, Italy; DICGIM, University of Palermo, Italy
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- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Department of Bioengineering and Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, USA
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- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Department of Bioengineering and Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, USA; Fondazione RiMED, Italy
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- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Department of Bioengineering and Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, USA
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- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Department of Bioengineering and Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, USA
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- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Department of Bioengineering and Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, USA
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- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Department of Bioengineering and Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, USA
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- Center for Cardiovascular Simulation, Institute for Computational and Engineering Sciences, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, TX 78712, USA.
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Fiorani A, Gualandi C, Panseri S, Montesi M, Marcacci M, Focarete ML, Bigi A. Comparative performance of collagen nanofibers electrospun from different solvents and stabilized by different crosslinkers. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2014; 25:2313-2321. [PMID: 24664673 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-014-5196-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2014] [Accepted: 03/12/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Collagen electrospun scaffolds well reproduce the structure of the extracellular matrix (ECM) of natural tissues by coupling high biomimetism of the biological material with the fibrous morphology of the protein. Structural properties of collagen electrospun fibers are still a debated subject and there are conflicting reports in the literature addressing the presence of ultrastructure of collagen in electrospun fibers. In this work collagen type I was successfully electrospun from two different solvents, trifluoroethanol (TFE) and dilute acetic acid (AcOH). Characterization of collagen fibers was performed by means of SEM, ATR-IR, Circular Dichroism and WAXD. We demonstrated that collagen fibers contained a very low amount of triple helix with respect to pristine collagen (18 and 16% in fibers electrospun from AcOH and TFE, respectively) and that triple helix denaturation occurred during polymer dissolution. Collagen scaffolds were crosslinked by using 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (EDC), a commonly employed crosslinker for electrospun collagen, and 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether (BDDGE), that was tested for the first time in this work as crosslinking agent for collagen in the form of electrospun fibers. We demonstrated that BDDGE successfully crosslinked collagen and preserved at the same time the scaffold fibrous morphology, while scaffolds crosslinked with EDC completely lost their porous structure. Mesenchymal stem cell experiments demonstrated that collagen scaffolds crosslinked with BDDGE are biocompatible and support cell attachment.
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- Andrea Fiorani
- Department of Chemistry ''G. Ciamician'' and National Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM, Bologna RU), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Fu R, Li C, Yu C, Xie H, Shi S, Li Z, Wang Q, Lu L. A novel electrospun membrane based on moxifloxacin hydrochloride/poly(vinyl alcohol)/sodium alginate for antibacterial wound dressings in practical application. Drug Deliv 2014; 23:828-39. [PMID: 24870202 DOI: 10.3109/10717544.2014.918676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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- Ruoqiu Fu
- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China and
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China and
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China and
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China and
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China and
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China and
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Rodríguez-Évora M, García-Pizarro E, del Rosario C, Pérez-López J, Reyes R, Delgado A, Rodríguez-Rey JC, Évora C. Smurf1 Knocked-Down, Mesenchymal Stem Cells and BMP-2 in an Electrospun System for Bone Regeneration. Biomacromolecules 2014; 15:1311-22. [DOI: 10.1021/bm401854d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Department
of Molecular Biology, University of Cantabria, IFIMAV, Santander, Spain
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- Department
of Molecular Biology, University of Cantabria, IFIMAV, Santander, Spain
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Furia JP, Willis FB, Shanmugam R, Curran SA. Systematic review of contracture reduction in the lower extremity with dynamic splinting. Adv Ther 2013; 30:763-70. [PMID: 24018464 PMCID: PMC3779086 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-013-0052-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Introduction Joint contractures are relatively common disorders that can result in significant, long-term morbidity. Initial treatment is non-operative and often entails the use of mechanical modalities such as dynamic and static splints. Although widely utilized, there is a paucity of data that support the use of such measures. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of dynamic splinting as it is used to treat joint contracture in lower extremities, and to determine if duration on total hours of stretching had an effect on outcomes. Methods Reviews of PubMed, Science Direct, Medline, AMED, and EMBASE websites were conducted to identify the term ‘contracture reduction’ in manuscripts published from January 2002 to January 2012. Publications selected for inclusion were controlled trials, cohort studies, or case series studies employing prolonged, passive stretching for lower extremity contracture reduction. A total of 354 abstracts were screened and eight studies (487 subjects) met the inclusion criteria. The primary outcome measure was change in active range of motion (AROM). Results The mean aggregate change in AROM was 23.5º in the eight studies examined. Dynamic splinting with prolonged, passive stretching as home therapy treatment showed a significant direct, linear correlation between the total number of hours in stretching and restored AROM. No adverse events were reported. Discussion Dynamic splinting is a safe and efficacious treatment for lower extremity joint contractures. Joint specific stretching protocols accomplished greater durations of end-range stretching which may be considered to be responsible for connective tissue elongation.
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- John P. Furia
- SUN Orthopedic Group, 900 Buffalo Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837 USA
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- McMurry University, Abilene, TX 79697 USA
- Present Address: Galveston Clinical Research Foundation, PO Box 1582, Galveston, TX 77553 USA
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- School of Health Administration, Texas State University, 601 University Drive, Health Professions Building #256, San Marcos, TX 78666 USA
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- Wales Centre for Podiatric Studies, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YB UK
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Accardi MA, McCullen SD, Callanan A, Chung S, Cann PM, Stevens MM, Dini D. Effects of fiber orientation on the frictional properties and damage of regenerative articular cartilage surfaces. Tissue Eng Part A 2013; 19:2300-10. [PMID: 23688110 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2012.0580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Articular cartilage provides a low-friction, wear-resistant surface for diarthrodial joints. Due to overloading and overuse, articular cartilage is known to undergo significant wear and degeneration potentially resulting in osteoarthritis (OA). Regenerative medicine strategies offer a promising solution for the treatment of articular cartilage defects and potentially localized early OA. Such strategies rely on the development of materials to restore some aspects of cartilage. In this study, microfibrous poly(ɛ-caprolactone) scaffolds of varying fiber orientations (random and aligned) were cultured with bovine chondrocytes for 4 weeks in vitro, and the mechanical and frictional properties were evaluated. Mechanical properties were quantified using unconfined compression and tensile testing techniques. Frictional properties were investigated at physiological compressive strains occurring in native articular cartilage. Scaffolds were sheared along the fiber direction, perpendicular to the fiber direction and in random orientation. The evolution of damage as a result of shear was evaluated via white light interferometry and scanning electron microscopy. As expected, the fiber orientation strongly affected the tensile properties as well as the compressive modulus of the scaffolds. Fiber orientation did not significantly affect the equilibrium frictional coefficient, but it was, however, a key factor in dictating the evolution of surface damage on the surface. Scaffolds shear tested perpendicular to the fiber orientation displayed the highest surface damage. Our results suggest that the fiber orientation of the scaffold implanted in the joint could strongly affect its resistance to damage due to shear. Scaffold fiber orientation should thus be carefully considered when using microfibrous scaffolds.
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- Mario Alberto Accardi
- Tribology Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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Lin WH, Tsai WB. In situ UV-crosslinking gelatin electrospun fibers for tissue engineering applications. Biofabrication 2013; 5:035008. [PMID: 23839910 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5082/5/3/035008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Electrospun fibers of natural polymers are desirable for biomedical applications such as tissue engineering. Crosslinking of electrospun fibers of natural polymers is needed to prevent dissolution in water and to enhance mechanical strength. In this study, an in situ UV-crosslinking method was developed for crosslinking of gelatin electrospun fibers (GESFs) and water-soluble synthetic polymers. A mixture of gelatin and phenylazide-conjugated poly(acrylic acids) was electrospun under UV irradiation. The UV-crosslinked GESFs were not dissolved in water with improved mechanical strength. Compared to traditional crosslinking by glutaraldehyde vapor, the GESFs crosslinked by our method are superior in terms of retention of GESF morphology, uniform crosslinking throughout the fibers, low cytotoxic and retention of biofunctionality. L929 cells grew better on the UV-crosslinked GESF scaffolds compared to glutaraldehyde-crosslinked ones. Furthermore, bioactive nanoparticles, e.g. hydroxyapatite, could be incorporated into GESFs for enhancing osteoconductivity, which possess a great potential in bone tissue engineering.
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- Wei-Han Lin
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Roosevelt Rd., Sec. 4, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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Grey CP, Newton ST, Bowlin GL, Haas TW, Simpson DG. Gradient fiber electrospinning of layered scaffolds using controlled transitions in fiber diameter. Biomaterials 2013; 34:4993-5006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2013.03.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2013] [Accepted: 03/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Lin HM, Lin YH, Hsu FY. Preparation and characterization of mesoporous bioactive glass/polycaprolactone nanofibrous matrix for bone tissues engineering. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2012; 23:2619-2630. [PMID: 22875607 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-012-4734-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2012] [Accepted: 07/23/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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A polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibrous composite matrix having mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (MBG) was fabricated using the electrospinning method, and the microstructural, physical and biological properties of the composite matrix were characterized. The fiber diameters of PCL, 5 % MBG/PCL (5 M-PCL) and 10 % MBG/PCL (10 M-PCL) were 575 ± 162 nm, 312 ± 134 nm and 321 ± 144 nm, respectively. The bioactivity of the composite matrix was evaluated by soaking the matrix in 1.5× simulated body fluid; the MBG/PCL matrix showed a better biomineralization capability than did the PCL matrix. The biological performance of the PCL and the MBG/PCL were evaluated using an in vitro culture of MG63 osteoblast-like cells. We found that the cell attachment and proliferation rates were significantly higher on the 10 M-PCL than on the PCL. Moreover, the expression of several genes, including ANX-V, type I collagen and OCN, ALP activity, the deposition of calcium, and the BSP protein, were also significantly higher on 10 M-PCL than PCL. These results indicated that MBG/PCL has the ability to support cell attachment, growth, and differentiation and can also yield high bioactivity. Therefore, MBG/PCL could be potentially applied in bone implants.
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- Hsiu-Mei Lin
- Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, Taiwan
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Reverchon E, Baldino L, Cardea S, De Marco I. Biodegradable synthetic scaffolds for tendon regeneration. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J 2012; 2:181-186. [PMID: 23738295 PMCID: PMC3666526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Tissue regeneration is aimed at producing biological or synthetic scaffolds to be implanted in the body for regenerate functional tissues. Several techniques and materials have been used to obtain biodegradable synthetic scaffolds, on which adhesion, growth, migration and differentiation of human cells has been attempted. Scaffolds for tendon regeneration have been less frequently proposed, because they have a complex hierarchical structure and it is very difficult to mimic their peculiar mechanical properties. In this review, we critically analyzed the proposed materials and fabrication techniques for tendon tissue engineering and we indicated new preparation processes, based on the use of supercritical fluids, to produce scaffolds with characteristics very similar to the native tendon structure.
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- Ernesto Reverchon
- Corresponding author: Ernesto Reverchon, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Ponte Don Melillo, 1, 84084, Fisciano (SA), Italy,
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Cui W, Cheng L, Li H, Zhou Y, Zhang Y, Chang J. Preparation of hydrophilic poly(l-lactide) electrospun fibrous scaffolds modified with chitosan for enhanced cell biocompatibility. POLYMER 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2012.03.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Wang TY, Forsythe JS, Parish CL, Nisbet DR. Biofunctionalisation of polymeric scaffolds for neural tissue engineering. J Biomater Appl 2012; 27:369-90. [DOI: 10.1177/0885328212443297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Patients who experience injury to the central or peripheral nervous systems invariably suffer from a range of dysfunctions due to the limited ability for repair and reconstruction of damaged neural tissue. Whilst some treatment strategies can provide symptomatic improvement of motor and cognitive function, they fail to repair the injured circuits and rarely offer long-term disease modification. To this end, the biological molecules, used in combination with neural tissue engineering scaffolds, may provide feasible means to repair damaged neural pathways. This review will focus on three promising classes of neural tissue engineering scaffolds, namely hydrogels, electrospun nanofibres and self-assembling peptides. Additionally, the importance and methods for presenting biologically relevant molecules such as, neurotrophins, extracellular matrix proteins and protein-derived sequences that promote neuronal survival, proliferation and neurite outgrowth into the lesion will be discussed.
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- TY Wang
- Department of Materials Engineering, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- Florey Neuroscience Institute and Centre for Neuroscience, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Research School of Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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The use of air-flow impedance to control fiber deposition patterns during electrospinning. Biomaterials 2012; 33:771-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2011.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2011] [Accepted: 10/06/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Nie H, Shen X, Zhou Z, Jiang Q, Chen Y, Xie A, Wang Y, Han CC. Electrospinning and characterization of konjac glucomannan/chitosan nanofibrous scaffolds favoring the growth of bone mesenchymal stem cells. Carbohydr Polym 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2011.03.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Bioactive glass–poly (ε-caprolactone) composite scaffolds with 3 dimensionally hierarchical pore networks. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2010.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Gómez-Tejedor JA, Overberghe NV, Rico P, Ribelles JLG. Assessment of the parameters influencing the fiber characteristics of electrospun poly(ethyl methacrylate) membranes. Eur Polym J 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2010.10.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Jha BS, Colello RJ, Bowman JR, Sell SA, Lee KD, Bigbee JW, Bowlin GL, Chow WN, Mathern BE, Simpson DG. Two pole air gap electrospinning: Fabrication of highly aligned, three-dimensional scaffolds for nerve reconstruction. Acta Biomater 2011; 7:203-15. [PMID: 20727992 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2010.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2010] [Revised: 06/22/2010] [Accepted: 08/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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We describe the structural and functional properties of three-dimensional (3D) nerve guides fabricated from poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL) using the air gap electrospinning process. This process makes it possible to deposit nano-to-micron diameter fibers into linear bundles that are aligned in parallel with the long axis of a cylindrical construct. By varying starting electrospinning conditions it is possible to modulate scaffold material properties and void space volume. The architecture of these constructs provides thousands of potential channels to direct axon growth. In cell culture functional assays, scaffolds composed of individual PCL fibers ranging from 400 to 1500 nm supported the penetration and growth of axons from rat dorsal root ganglion. To test the efficacy of our guide design we reconstructed 10mm lesions in the rodent sciatic nerve with scaffolds that had fibers 1 μm in average diameter and void volumes >90%. Seven weeks post implantation, microscopic examination of the regenerating tissue revealed dense, parallel arrays of myelinated and non-myelinated axons. Functional blood vessels were scattered throughout the implant. We speculate that end organ targeting might be improved in nerve injuries if axons can be directed to regenerate along specific tissue planes by a guide composed of 3D fiber arrays.
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- Balendu S Jha
- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, 23298, USA
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Zhang J, Duan Y, Wei D, Wang L, Wang H, Gu Z, Kong D. Co-electrospun fibrous scaffold-adsorbed DNA for substrate-mediated gene delivery. J Biomed Mater Res A 2010; 96:212-20. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.32962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2010] [Revised: 07/30/2010] [Accepted: 08/24/2010] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Hsu FY, Hung YS, Liou HM, Shen CH. Electrospun hyaluronate-collagen nanofibrous matrix and the effects of varying the concentration of hyaluronate on the characteristics of foreskin fibroblast cells. Acta Biomater 2010; 6:2140-7. [PMID: 20035907 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2009.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2009] [Revised: 12/04/2009] [Accepted: 12/10/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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In this study we propose a novel electrospinning fabrication process for the production of a nanofibrous matrix composed of collagen and hyaluronate. This procedure utilized 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol and formic acid as a mixed solvent. Fluorescence microscopy photographs revealed that the resulting electrospun nanofibers contained both collagen and hyaluronate. The mean diameter of the composite nanofibrous matrix (as observed using scanning electron micrographs) was approximately 200nm; this dimension is similar to that of native fibrous protein within the extracellular matrix. The expression of proteinases (e.g. matrix metalloproteinases, MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) have been implicated in epidermal repair during wound healing. Moreover, the characteristics of scarless wounds are known to be related to a decreased ratio of TIMP to MMP expression. In the present study the ratio of expression of TIMP1 to MMP1 was lower in foreskin fibroblast cells that were cultured on a hyaluronate-collagen composite nanofibrous matrix than in those cultured on an exclusively collagen nanofibrous matrix. This indicates that the hyaluronate-collagen composite nanofibrous matrix could potentially be used as a wound dressing for the regeneration of scarless skin.
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Rodrigues FT, Martins VCA, Plepis AMG. Porcine skin as a source of biodegradable matrices: alkaline treatment and glutaraldehyde crosslinking. POLIMEROS 2010. [DOI: 10.1590/s0104-14282010005000013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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D'Amore A, Stella JA, Wagner WR, Sacks MS. Characterization of the complete fiber network topology of planar fibrous tissues and scaffolds. Biomaterials 2010; 31:5345-54. [PMID: 20398930 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2010.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2010] [Accepted: 03/19/2010] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Understanding how engineered tissue scaffold architecture affects cell morphology, metabolism, phenotypic expression, as well as predicting material mechanical behavior has recently received increased attention. In the present study, an image-based analysis approach that provides an automated tool to characterize engineered tissue fiber network topology is presented. Micro-architectural features that fully defined fiber network topology were detected and quantified, which include fiber orientation, connectivity, intersection spatial density, and diameter. Algorithm performance was tested using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of electrospun poly(ester urethane)urea (ES-PEUU) scaffolds. SEM images of rabbit mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) seeded collagen gel scaffolds and decellularized rat carotid arteries were also analyzed to further evaluate the ability of the algorithm to capture fiber network morphology regardless of scaffold type and the evaluated size scale. The image analysis procedure was validated qualitatively and quantitatively, comparing fiber network topology manually detected by human operators (n = 5) with that automatically detected by the algorithm. Correlation values between manual detected and algorithm detected results for the fiber angle distribution and for the fiber connectivity distribution were 0.86 and 0.93 respectively. Algorithm detected fiber intersections and fiber diameter values were comparable (within the mean +/- standard deviation) with those detected by human operators. This automated approach identifies and quantifies fiber network morphology as demonstrated for three relevant scaffold types and provides a means to: (1) guarantee objectivity, (2) significantly reduce analysis time, and (3) potentiate broader analysis of scaffold architecture effects on cell behavior and tissue development both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Antonio D'Amore
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, United States
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Ayres CE, Jha BS, Sell SA, Bowlin GL, Simpson DG. Nanotechnology in the design of soft tissue scaffolds: innovations in structure and function. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2010; 2:20-34. [PMID: 20049828 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Engineered scaffolds function to supplement or replace injured, missing, or compromised tissue or organs. The current direction in this research area is to create scaffolds that mimic the structure and function of the native extracellular matrix (ECM). It is believed that the fabrication of a scaffold that has both structural integrity and allows for normal cellular function and interaction will bring scaffolds closer to clinical relevance. Nanotechnology innovations have aided in the development of techniques for the production of nanofiber scaffolds. The three major processing techniques, self-assembly, phase separation, and electrospinning, produce fibers that rival the size of those found in the native ECM. However, the simplicity, versatility, and scalability of electrospinning make it an attractive processing method that can be used to reproduce aspects of the complexity that characterizes the native ECM. Novel electrospinning strategies include alterations of scaffold composition and architecture, along with the addition and encapsulation of cells, pharmaceuticals and growth factors within the scaffold. This article reviews the major nanofiber fabrication technologies as well as delves into recent significant contributions to the conception of a meaningful and practical electrospun scaffold.
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- Chantal E Ayres
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284-3067, USA
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