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Dabaghi M, Eras V, Kaltenhaeuser D, Ahmed N, Wildemann B. Allografts for partial meniscus repair: an in vitro and ex vivo meniscus culture study. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1268176. [PMID: 37901839 PMCID: PMC10603185 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1268176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the treatment potential of a human-derived demineralized scaffold, Spongioflex® (SPX), in partial meniscal lesions by employing in vitro models. In the first step, the differentiation potential of human meniscal cells (MCs) was investigated. In the next step, the ability of SPX to accommodate and support the adherence and/or growth of MCs while maintaining their fibroblastic/chondrocytic properties was studied. Control scaffolds, including bovine collagen meniscus implant (CMI) and human meniscus allograft (M-Allo), were used for comparison purposes. In addition, the migration tendency of MCs from fresh donor meniscal tissue into SPX was investigated in an ex vivo model. The results showed that MCs cultured in osteogenic medium did not differentiate into osteogenic cells or form significant calcium phosphate deposits, although AP activity was relatively increased in these cells. Culturing cells on the scaffolds revealed increased viability on SPX compared to the other scaffold materials. Collagen I synthesis, assessed by ELISA, was similar in cells cultured in 2D and on SPX. MCs on micro-porous SPX (weight >0.5 g/cm3) exhibited increased osteogenic differentiation indicated by upregulated expression of ALP and RUNX2, while also showing upregulated expression of the chondrogen-specific SOX9 and ACAN genes. Ingrowth of cells on SPX was observed after 28 days of cultivation. Overall, the results suggest that SPX could be a promising biocompatible scaffold for meniscal regeneration.
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- Mohammad Dabaghi
- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- German Institute for Cell and Tissue Replacement (DIZG, gemeinnützige GmbH), Berlin, Germany
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- German Institute for Cell and Tissue Replacement (DIZG, gemeinnützige GmbH), Berlin, Germany
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- German Institute for Cell and Tissue Replacement (DIZG, gemeinnützige GmbH), Berlin, Germany
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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Jang S, Lee J, Jeong JG, Oh TI, Lee E. Reconstruction of Fibrocartilage with Fibrous Alignment of Type I Collagen in Scaffold-Free Manner. Tissue Eng Part A 2023; 29:529-540. [PMID: 37382424 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.0061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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For functional reconstruction of fibrocartilage, it is necessary to reproduce the essential mechanical property exhibited by natural fibrocartilage. The distinctive mechanical property of fibrocartilage is originated from the specific histological features of fibrocartilage composed of highly aligned type I collagen (Col I) and an abundant cartilaginous matrix. While the application of tensile stimulation induces highly aligned Col I, our study reveals that it also exerts an antichondrogenic effect on scaffold-free tissues constructed with meniscal chondrocytes (MCs) and induces downregulation of Sox-9 expression and attenuated glycosaminoglycan production. Modulation of mechanotransduction by blocking nuclear translocation of Yes-associated protein (YAP) ameliorated the antichondrogenic effect in the presence of tensile stimulation. Since MCs subjected to mechanical doses either by surface stiffness or tensile stimulation showed reversibility of YAP status even after a long-term exposure to mechanotransduction, fibrocartilage tissue was constructed by sequentially inducing tissue alignment by tensile stimulation followed by inducing cartilaginous matrix production in a tension-released state. The minimal tensile dose to constitute durable tissue alignment was screened by investigating the alignment of cytoskeleton and Col I after culturing the scaffold-free tissue constructs with various tensile doses (10% static tension for 1, 3, 7, and 10 days) followed by maintaining in a released state for 5 days. Fluorescence-conjugated phalloidin binding and immunofluorescence of Col I indicated that the duration of static tension for more than 7 days resulted in durable tissue alignment for at least 5 days in the tension-released state. The tissues subjected to tensile stimulation for 7 days followed by 14 days in a released state in chondrogenic media resulted in abundant cartilaginous matrix as well as uniaxial anisotropic alignment. Our results show that the optimized tensile dose can facilitate the successful reconstruction of fibrocartilage by modulating the characteristics of matrix production by MCs.
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- Seoyoung Jang
- Department of Medical Engineering, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
- R&D Institute, Akrocell Biosciences, Inc., Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Engineering, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Engineering, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
- Impedance Imaging Research Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Impedance Imaging Research Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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Valladares N, Cabrero Montes MA, Jacobo-Jimenez GJ, Zavala-Cerna MG. Rapid Recovery after Reparation of Full-Thickness Chondral Defects of the Knee with the Use of Hyaluronan (HA)-Based 3-D Scaffold. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:491. [PMID: 37888156 PMCID: PMC10607491 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14100491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Articular cartilage injuries are found in up to 60% of patients who undergo an arthroscopic knee procedure, and those that totally affect articular cartilage (grade IV) have limited regenerative capacity and extended time for recovery. 3-D scaffolds represent a novel solution to address this type of injury. Our purpose was to analyze the MRI findings and functional status of patients that underwent repair of chondral defects either by microfractures or Hyaluronan (HA) 3-D scaffolding. We conducted a retrospective study of patients with chondral defects. The outcomes analyzed in this study included anatomical changes evaluated by the Henderson score (based on MRI findings) at baseline, 6, and 12 months after surgery, and improvement in functionality evaluated by the Modified Cincinnati Knee Rating System (MCKRS) at baseline and 6 months after surgery. Clinical and demographic characteristics were similar for both groups. There was a statistically significant improvement in Henderson score for the 3-D scaffold-treated group at 6 months versus the microfracture group (p < 0.0001). Improvement in functionality, measured by the MCKRS, was more frequently found in the 3-D scaffold-treated group. In conclusion, the use of HA 3-D scaffolding was superior, with faster recovery evident 6 months after the surgery that progressed to full recovery in all patients a year after surgery. Future studies with a randomized design might help to support our findings. This study provides level III evidence.
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- Laboratorio de Investigación en Inmunología, Unidad Académica Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan 45129, Mexico
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Lee J, Jang S, Kwon J, Oh TI, Lee E. Comparative Evaluation of Synovial Multipotent Stem Cells and Meniscal Chondrocytes for Capability of Fibrocartilage Reconstruction. Cartilage 2021; 13:980S-990S. [PMID: 32748647 PMCID: PMC8804725 DOI: 10.1177/1947603520946367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Meniscus tissue is composed of highly aligned type I collagen embedded with cartilaginous matrix. This histological feature endows mechanical properties, such as tensile strength along the direction of the collagen alignment and endurance to compressive load induced by weight bearing. The main objective of this study was to compare the fibrocartilage construction capability of different cell sources in the presence of mechanical stimuli. DESIGN Synovial multipotent stem cells (SvMSCs) and meniscal chondrocytes (MCs) from immature and mature rabbits were maintained under similar conditions for comparative evaluation of growth characteristics and senescence tendency. The differentiation potential of cell sources, including fibrocartilage generation, were comparatively evaluated. To determine the capability of fibrocartilage generation, cultured cell sheets were rolled up to produce cable-form tissue and subjected to chondrogenic induction in the presence or absence of static tension. RESULTS Although SvMSCs showed superior cell growth characteristics during in vitro cell expansion, senescence-associated β-galactosidase expression was consistently higher, compared with MCs. MCs showed glycosaminoglycan (GAG)-rich matrix formation during default in vitro chondrogenesis. While application of static tension significantly reduced GAG production, MCs continued to show robust tissue growth. SvMSCs showed inferior chondrogenic differentiation and diminished tissue growth in the presence of static tension. CONCLUSIONS While SvMSCs produced fibrous tissue during default in vitro chondrogenesis, their fibrocartilage generation potential in the presence of static tension was significantly lower, compared with MCs. Our results support evaluation of cellular response to tensile stimulus as a decisive factor in determining the ideal cell source for fibrocartilage reconstruction.
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- Jisoo Lee
- Department of Medical Engineering,
Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Engineering,
Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Engineering,
Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical
Engineering, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South
Korea
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- Impedance Imaging Research Center,
Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea,EunAh Lee, Impedance Imaging
Research Center, Kyung Hee Uiversity, 26, Kyungheedae-ro,
Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, South Korea.
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Grogan SP, Baek J, D'Lima DD. Meniscal tissue repair with nanofibers: future perspectives. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2020; 15:2517-2538. [PMID: 32975146 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2020-0183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The knee menisci are critical to the long-term health of the knee joint. Because of the high incidence of injury and degeneration, replacing damaged or lost meniscal tissue is extremely clinically relevant. The multiscale architecture of the meniscus results in unique biomechanical properties. Nanofibrous scaffolds are extremely attractive to replicate the biochemical composition and ultrastructural features in engineered meniscus tissue. We review recent advances in electrospinning to generate nanofibrous scaffolds and the current state-of-the-art of electrospun materials for meniscal regeneration. We discuss the importance of cellular function for meniscal tissue engineering and the application of cells derived from multiple sources. We compare experimental models necessary for proof of concept and to support translation. Finally, we discuss future directions and potential for technological innovations.
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- Shawn P Grogan
- Shiley Center for Orthopedic Research & Education at Scripps Clinic 10666 North Torrey Pines Road, MS126, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.,Department of Molecular Medicine, Scripps Research, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, MB-102, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Shiley Center for Orthopedic Research & Education at Scripps Clinic 10666 North Torrey Pines Road, MS126, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.,Department of Molecular Medicine, Scripps Research, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, MB-102, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Shiley Center for Orthopedic Research & Education at Scripps Clinic 10666 North Torrey Pines Road, MS126, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.,Department of Molecular Medicine, Scripps Research, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, MB-102, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Doostmohammadi M, Forootanfar H, Ramakrishna S. Regenerative medicine and drug delivery: Progress via electrospun biomaterials. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 109:110521. [PMID: 32228899 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 12/01/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Worldwide research on electrospinning enabled it as a versatile technique for producing nanofibers with specified physio-chemical characteristics suitable for diverse biomedical applications. In the case of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, the nanofiber scaffolds' characteristics are custom designed based on the cells and tissues specific needs. This fabrication technique is also innovated for the production of nanofibers with special micro-structure and secondary structure characteristics such as porous fibers, hollow structure, and core- sheath structure. This review attempts to critically and succinctly capture the vast number of developments reported in the literature over the past two decades. We then discuss their applications as scaffolds for induction of cells growth and differentiation or as architecture for being used as graft for tissue engineering. The special nanofibers designed for improving regeneration of several tissues including heart, bone, central nerve system, spinal cord, skin and ocular tissue are introduced. We also discuss the potential of the electrospinning in drug delivery applications, which is a critical factor for cell culture, tissue formation and wound healing applications.
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- Mohsen Doostmohammadi
- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences and Cosmetic Products Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran; Herbal and Traditional Medicines Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117576, Singapore.
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PRP and BMAC for Musculoskeletal Conditions via Biomaterial Carriers. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20215328. [PMID: 31717698 PMCID: PMC6862231 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20215328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) are orthobiologic therapies considered as an alternative to the current therapies for muscle, bone and cartilage. Different formulations of biomaterials have been used as carriers for PRP and BMAC in order to increase regenerative processes. The most common biomaterials utilized in conjunction with PRP and BMAC clinical trials are organic scaffolds and natural or synthetic polymers. This review will cover the combinatorial strategies of biomaterial carriers with PRP and BMAC for musculoskeletal conditions (MsCs) repair and regeneration in clinical trials. The main objective is to review the therapeutic use of PRP and BMAC as a treatment option for muscle, bone and cartilage injuries.
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Pereira H, Fatih Cengiz I, Gomes S, Espregueira-Mendes J, Ripoll PL, Monllau JC, Reis RL, Oliveira JM. Meniscal allograft transplants and new scaffolding techniques. EFORT Open Rev 2019; 4:279-295. [PMID: 31210969 PMCID: PMC6549113 DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.4.180103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Clinical management of meniscal injuries has changed radically in recent years. We have moved from the model of systematic tissue removal (meniscectomy) to understanding the need to preserve the tissue.Based on the increased knowledge of the basic science of meniscal functions and their role in joint homeostasis, meniscus preservation and/or repair, whenever indicated and possible, are currently the guidelines for management.However, when repair is no longer possible or when facing the fact of the previous partial, subtotal or total loss of the meniscus, meniscus replacement has proved its clinical value. Nevertheless, meniscectomy remains amongst the most frequent orthopaedic procedures.Meniscus replacement is currently possible by means of meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) which provides replacement of the whole meniscus with or without bone plugs/slots. Partial replacement has been achieved by means of meniscal scaffolds (mainly collagen or polyurethane-based). Despite the favourable clinical outcomes, it is still debatable whether MAT is capable of preventing progression to osteoarthritis. Moreover, current scaffolds have shown some fundamental limitations, such as the fact that the newly formed tissue may be different from the native fibrocartilage of the meniscus.Regenerative tissue engineering strategies have been used in an attempt to provide a new generation of meniscal implants, either for partial or total replacement. The goal is to provide biomaterials (acellular or cell-seeded constructs) which provide the biomechanical properties but also the biological features to replace the loss of native tissue. Moreover, these approaches include possibilities for patient-specific implants of correct size and shape, as well as advanced strategies combining cells, bioactive agents, hydrogels or gene therapy.Herein, the clinical evidence and tips concerning MAT, currently available meniscus scaffolds and future perspectives are discussed. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2019;4 DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.4.180103.
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- Hélder Pereira
- Orthopedic Department of Póvoa de Varzim - Vila do Conde Hospital Centre, Vila do Conde, Portugal
- Ripoll y De Prado Sports Clinic, Murcia-Madrid, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Madrid, Spain
- International Centre of Sports Traumatology of the Ave, Vila do Conde, Portugal
- 3Bs Research Group, I3Bs, Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3Bs, PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3Bs Research Group, I3Bs, Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3Bs, PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- International Centre of Sports Traumatology of the Ave, Vila do Conde, Portugal
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- 3Bs Research Group, I3Bs, Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3Bs, PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- Clínica do Dragão, Espregueira-Mendes Sports Centre, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Porto, Portugal
- Orthopedic Department, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Ripoll y De Prado Sports Clinic, Murcia-Madrid, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Madrid, Spain
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- Orthopaedic Department, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- 3Bs Research Group, I3Bs, Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3Bs, PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3Bs Research Group, I3Bs, Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3Bs, PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- Orthopaedic Department, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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Pillai MM, Gopinathan J, Selvakumar R, Bhattacharyya A. Human Knee Meniscus Regeneration Strategies: a Review on Recent Advances. Curr Osteoporos Rep 2018; 16:224-235. [PMID: 29663192 DOI: 10.1007/s11914-018-0436-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Lack of vascularity in the human knee meniscus often leads to surgical removal (total or partial meniscectomy) in the case of severe meniscal damage. However, complete recovery is in question after such removal as the meniscus plays an important role in knee stability. Thus, meniscus tissue regeneration strategies are of intense research interest in recent years. RECENT FINDINGS The structural complexity and inhomogeneity of the meniscus have been addressed with processing technologies for precisely controlled three dimensional (3D) complex porous scaffold architectures, the use of biomolecules and nanomaterials. The regeneration and replacement of the total meniscus have been studied by the orthopedic and scientific communities via successful pre-clinical trials towards mimicking the biomechanical properties of the human knee meniscus. Researchers have attempted different regeneration strategies which contribute to in vitro regeneration and are capable of repairing meniscal tears to some extent. This review discusses the present state of the art of these meniscus tissue engineering aspects.
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- Mamatha M Pillai
- Tissue Engineering Laboratory, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore, 641004, India
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- Advanced Textile and Polymer Research Laboratory, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore, 641004, India
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- Tissue Engineering Laboratory, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore, 641004, India
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- Nanoscience and Technology Lab, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, 641004, India.
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Bakhshandeh B, Zarrintaj P, Oftadeh MO, Keramati F, Fouladiha H, Sohrabi-Jahromi S, Ziraksaz Z. Tissue engineering; strategies, tissues, and biomaterials. Biotechnol Genet Eng Rev 2018; 33:144-172. [PMID: 29385962 DOI: 10.1080/02648725.2018.1430464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Current tissue regenerative strategies rely mainly on tissue repair by transplantation of the synthetic/natural implants. However, limitations of the existing strategies have increased the demand for tissue engineering approaches. Appropriate cell source, effective cell modification, and proper supportive matrices are three bases of tissue engineering. Selection of appropriate methods for cell stimulation, scaffold synthesis, and tissue transplantation play a definitive role in successful tissue engineering. Although the variety of the players are available, but proper combination and functional synergism determine the practical efficacy. Hence, in this review, a comprehensive view of tissue engineering and its different aspects are investigated.
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- Behnaz Bakhshandeh
- a Department of Biotechnology, College of Science , University of Tehran , Tehran , Iran
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- b School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering , University of Tehran , Tehran , Iran
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- a Department of Biotechnology, College of Science , University of Tehran , Tehran , Iran.,c Stem Cell Technology Research Center , Tehran , Iran
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- a Department of Biotechnology, College of Science , University of Tehran , Tehran , Iran
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- a Department of Biotechnology, College of Science , University of Tehran , Tehran , Iran
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- d Gottingen Center for Molecular Biosciences , Georg August University , Göttingen , Germany
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Freymann U, Degrassi L, Krüger JP, Metzlaff S, Endres M, Petersen W. Effect of serum and platelet-rich plasma on human early or advanced degenerative meniscus cells. Connect Tissue Res 2017; 58:509-519. [PMID: 27929701 DOI: 10.1080/03008207.2016.1260563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the migratory, proliferating, and extracellular matrix (ECM) forming effect of human serum (HS) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on meniscus cells derived from human knees with early or advanced degenerative changes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Medial menisci from knees with early degenerative changes (n = 5; mean Kellgren score of 1) undergoing arthroscopic meniscal surgery and advanced degenerative changes (n = 5; mean Kellgren score of 4) undergoing total knee replacement were collected. Cell migration and proliferation upon stimulation with HS and PRP were assessed by migration and proliferation assays. Induction of meniscal ECM was evaluated histologically by hematoxylin and eosin, collagen type I, and alcian blue staining and by gene expression analysis of meniscus-related genes in pellets that have been stimulated with 10% HS or 5% PRP. RESULTS Meniscal cells from knees with early and advanced degenerative changes were significantly attracted by 2.5%-30% PRP or 10% HS. Cell proliferation was significantly increased upon stimulation with 10% HS or 5% PRP. Both cell groups showed the formation of a well-structured, meniscus-like ECM after stimulation with 10% HS, whereas stimulation with 5% PRP led to inhomogeneous, more fibrous ECM. Stimulation with 10% HS showed a significant induction of aggrecan and COMP, while 5% PRP showed no inducing effect. CONCLUSIONS Only stimulation with HS showed the formation of meniscal ECM as well as cell proliferating and migratory effects on meniscal cells derived from knees with early or advanced degenerative changes. Thus, we suggest that the selected stimulating factor itself and not the status of the knee may primarily affect repair processes. HS may have a potential to augment in meniscal repair procedures.
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- a TransTissue Technologies GmbH , Berlin , Germany.,b Dipartimento di Oncologia , Laboratorio di Medicina Rigenerativa, Biologia e Genetica , Genova , Italy
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- c Clinic for Traumatic Surgery and Orthopedics, Martin-Luther-Hospital , Berlin , Germany
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- a TransTissue Technologies GmbH , Berlin , Germany.,d Department of Rheumatology and Immunology , Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Charité Campus Mitte, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin , Berlin , Germany
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- b Dipartimento di Oncologia , Laboratorio di Medicina Rigenerativa, Biologia e Genetica , Genova , Italy
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Critchley SE, Kelly DJ. Bioinks for bioprinting functional meniscus and articular cartilage. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.2217/3dp-2017-0012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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3D bioprinting can potentially enable the engineering of biological constructs mimicking the complex geometry, composition, architecture and mechanical properties of different tissues and organs. Integral to the successful bioprinting of functional articular cartilage and meniscus is the identification of suitable bioinks and cell sources to support chondrogenesis or fibrochondrogenesis, respectively. Such bioinks must also possess the appropriate rheological properties to be printable and support the generation of complex geometries. This review will outline the parameters required to develop bioinks for such applications and the current recent advances in 3D bioprinting of functional meniscus and articular cartilage. The paper will conclude by discussing key scientific and technical hurdles in this field and by defining future research directions for cartilage and meniscus bioprinting.
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- Susan E Critchley
- Trinity Centre for Bioengineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Bioengineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Anatomy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
- Advanced Materials & Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland & Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Establishment of novel meniscal scaffold structures using polyglycolic and poly-l-lactic acids. J Biomater Appl 2017; 32:150-161. [DOI: 10.1177/0885328217713631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Kremer A, Ribitsch I, Reboredo J, Dürr J, Egerbacher M, Jenner F, Walles H. Three-Dimensional Coculture of Meniscal Cells and Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Collagen Type I Hydrogel on a Small Intestinal Matrix—A Pilot Study Toward Equine Meniscus Tissue Engineering. Tissue Eng Part A 2017; 23:390-402. [DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2016.0317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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- Antje Kremer
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM), University Hospital Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
- Translational Center Wuerzburg ‘Regenerative therapies,’ Wuerzburg Branch of the Fraunhofer IGB, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Vienna Equine Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Equine Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM), University Hospital Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
- Translational Center Wuerzburg ‘Regenerative therapies,’ Wuerzburg Branch of the Fraunhofer IGB, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Pathobiology, Institute of Histology & Embryology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pathobiology, Institute of Histology & Embryology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Vienna Equine Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Equine Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM), University Hospital Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
- Translational Center Wuerzburg ‘Regenerative therapies,’ Wuerzburg Branch of the Fraunhofer IGB, Wuerzburg, Germany
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Hama B, Mahajan G, Kothapalli C. Characterizing viscoelasticity of unhydrolyzed chicken sternal cartilage extract suspensions: Towards development of injectable therapeutics formulations. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2017; 72:90-101. [PMID: 28472711 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Revised: 04/16/2017] [Accepted: 04/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Exogenous delivery of cartilage extract is being explored as a promising candidate for knee arthritis treatment as it biomimics native cartilage tissue characteristics. In this study, we report on the rheological characterization of aqueous suspensions constituted from a powdered form of unhydrolyzed chicken sternum extract. The effect of particle size (as-received vs. milled), suspension fluid (water vs. PBS), and temperature (37°C vs. 4°C), on the viscoelastic properties of the sternum extract based particulate suspensions were evaluated. Results showed that these suspensions exhibit shear-thinning characteristics as shear rate (γ̇) increases, while viscosity (η), storage (G'), and loss (G″) moduli of the suspensions increased with increasing particulate loading (ϕ: 2.5-10wt%). Reducing the as-received particle size by milling decreased G', G, and η of the suspensions and increased the influence of ϕ on these properties, possibly due to improved particle packing. Replacing water with PBS had no significant effect on the rheological properties, but temperature reduction from 37°C to 4°C increased G', G", and η of the suspensions and lowered the impact of powder loading on viscoelastic properties. The suspension's time-dependent response was typical of viscoelastic materials, characterized by an asymptotical approach to a final stress (stress relaxation) or strain (creep). Results were fit to a power-law model for creep, a general relaxation model for exponential decay in stress, Carreau-Yasuda models for flow curves, and a two-parameter Liu model to identify the maximum powder loading (ϕm). Among the various forces involved in particle-particle interactions within these suspensions, electrostatic forces appeared to dominate the most. Such characterization of the viscoelastic nature of these suspensions would help in formulating stable injectable cartilage extract based therapeutics for in vivo applications.
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- Brian Hama
- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA.
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Koh RH, Jin Y, Kang BJ, Hwang NS. Chondrogenically primed tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells encapsulated in riboflavin-induced photocrosslinking collagen-hyaluronic acid hydrogel for meniscus tissue repairs. Acta Biomater 2017; 53:318-328. [PMID: 28161573 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.01.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2016] [Revised: 01/26/2017] [Accepted: 01/30/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Current meniscus tissue repairing strategies involve partial or total meniscectomy, followed by allograft transplantation or synthetic material implantation. However, allografts and synthetic implants have major drawbacks such as the limited supply of grafts and lack of integration into host tissue, respectively. In this study, we investigated the effects of conditioned medium (CM) from meniscal fibrochondrocytes and TGF-β3 on tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (T-MSCs) for meniscus tissue engineering. CM-expanded T-MSCs were encapsulated in riboflavin-induced photocrosslinked collagen-hyaluronic acid (COL-RF-HA) hydrogels and cultured in chondrogenic medium containing TGF-β3. In vitro results indicate that CM-expanded cells followed by TGF-β3 exposure stimulated the expression of fibrocartilage-related genes (COL2, SOX9, ACAN, COL1) and production of extracellular matrix components. Histological assessment of in vitro and subcutaneously implanted in vivo constructs demonstrated that CM-expanded cells followed by TGF-β3 exposure resulted in highest cell proliferation, GAG accumulation, and collagen deposition. Furthermore, when implanted into meniscus defect model, CM treatment amplified the potential of TGF-β3 and induced complete regeneration. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Conditioned medium derived from chondrocytes have been reported to effectively prime mesenchymal stem cells toward chondrogenic lineage. Type I collagen is the main component of meniscus extracellular matrix and hyaluronic acid is known to promote meniscus regeneration. In this manuscript, we investigated the effects of conditioned medium (CM) and transforming growth factor-β3 (TGF-β3) on tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells (T-MSCs) encapsulated in riboflavin-induced photocrosslinked collagen-hyaluronic acid (COL-RF-HA) hydrogel. We employed a novel source of conditioned medium, derived from meniscal fibrochondrocytes. Our in vitro and in vivo results collectively illustrate that CM-expanded cells followed by TGF-β3 exposure have the best potential for meniscus regeneration. This manuscript highlights a novel stem cell commitment strategy combined with biomaterials designs for meniscus regeneration.
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Treatments of Meniscus Lesions of the Knee: Current Concepts and Future Perspectives. REGENERATIVE ENGINEERING AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s40883-017-0025-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Costa JB, Oliveira JM, Reis RL. Biomaterials in Meniscus Tissue Engineering. REGENERATIVE STRATEGIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF KNEE JOINT DISABILITIES 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-44785-8_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Berneel E, Philips C, Declercq H, Cornelissen R. Redifferentiation of High-Throughput Generated Fibrochondrocyte Micro-Aggregates: Impact of Low Oxygen Tension. Cells Tissues Organs 2016; 202:369-381. [DOI: 10.1159/000447509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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In meniscus tissue engineering strategies, enhancing the matrix quality of the neomeniscal tissue is important. When the differentiated phenotype of fibrochondrocytes is lost, the quality of the matrix becomes compromised. The objective of this study was to produce uniform fibrochondrocyte micro-aggregates with desirable phenotype and tissue homogeneity in large quantities using a simple and reproducible method. Furthermore, we investigated if hypoxia could enhance the matrix quality. Porcine fibrochondrocytes were expanded at 21% oxygen until passage 3 (P3) and a gene expression profile was determined. P3 fibrochondrocytes were cultivated in chondrogenic medium at 5 and 21% oxygen in high-throughput agarose chips containing 2,865 microwells 200 µm in diameter. Evaluation included live/dead staining, histological examination, immunohistochemistry, dimethylmethylene blue assay and real-time reverse transcriptase quantitative polymerase chain reaction of the micro-aggregates. Gene expression analysis showed a drastic decline in collagen II and high expression of collagen I during monolayer culture. After 4 days, uniform and stable micro-aggregates could be produced. The redifferentiation and matrix quality of the hypoxic cultured micro-aggregates were enhanced relative to the normoxic cultures. Sulfated glycosaminoglycan synthesis was significantly higher, and collagen II expression and the collagen II/collagen I ratio were significantly upregulated in the hypoxic cultures. High-throughput production of uniform microtissues holds promise for the generation of larger-scale tissue engineering constructs or optimization of redifferentiation mechanisms for clinical applications.
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Freymann U, Metzlaff S, Krüger JP, Hirsh G, Endres M, Petersen W, Kaps C. Effect of Human Serum and 2 Different Types of Platelet Concentrates on Human Meniscus Cell Migration, Proliferation, and Matrix Formation. Arthroscopy 2016; 32:1106-16. [PMID: 26874799 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2015.11.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2015] [Revised: 09/17/2015] [Accepted: 11/17/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of 10% human serum (HS), 5% platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and 5% autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) on migration, proliferation, and extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis of human meniscus cells. METHODS Cell migration and proliferation on stimulation with HS, PRP, and ACP were assessed by chemotaxis assays and measurement of genomic DNA content. Meniscus cells were cultivated in pellets stimulated with 10% HS, 5% PRP, or 5% ACP. Meniscal ECM formation was evaluated by histochemical staining of collagen type I, type II, and proteoglycans and by analysis of fibrochondrocyte marker gene expression. RESULTS Human meniscus cells were significantly attracted by all 3 blood-derived products (10% HS and 5% ACP: P = .0001, 5% PRP: P = .0002). Cell proliferation at day 9 was significantly increased on stimulation with 10% HS (P = .0001) and 5% PRP (P = .0002) compared with 5% ACP and controls. Meniscus cell pellet cultures showed the formation of a well-structured meniscal ECM with deposition of collagen type I, type II, and proteoglycans on stimulation with 10% HS, whereas 5% PRP or 5% ACP resulted in the formation of an inhomogeneous and more fibrous ECM. Stimulation with 10% HS and 5% ACP showed a significant induction of fibrochondrocyte marker genes such as aggrecan (HS: P = .0002, ACP: P = .0147), cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (HS: P = .0002, ACP: P = .0005), and biglycan (HS: P = .0002, ACP: P = .0003), whereas PRP showed no inducing effect. CONCLUSIONS Among all tested blood-derived products, only stimulation with HS showed the formation of a meniscal ECM as well as positive cell proliferating and migrating effects in vitro. Regarding a potential biological repair of nonvascular meniscus lesions, our results may point toward the use of HS as a beneficial augment in regenerative meniscus repair approaches. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our findings may suggest that HS might be a beneficial augment for meniscus repair.
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- Undine Freymann
- TransTissue Technologies GmbH, Department of Research & Development, Berlin, Germany.
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- Clinic for Traumatic Surgery and Orthopedics, Martin-Luther-Hospital, Berlin, Germany
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- TransTissue Technologies GmbH, Department of Research & Development, Berlin, Germany
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- TransTissue Technologies GmbH, Department of Research & Development, Berlin, Germany; DeSimone Laboratory, Department of Cell Biology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.A
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- TransTissue Technologies GmbH, Department of Research & Development, Berlin, Germany; Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Charité - University Hospital Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Clinic for Traumatic Surgery and Orthopedics, Martin-Luther-Hospital, Berlin, Germany
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- TransTissue Technologies GmbH, Department of Research & Development, Berlin, Germany
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Patel JM, Merriam AR, Culp BM, Gatt CJ, Dunn MG. One-Year Outcomes of Total Meniscus Reconstruction Using a Novel Fiber-Reinforced Scaffold in an Ovine Model. Am J Sports Med 2016; 44:898-907. [PMID: 26842311 DOI: 10.1177/0363546515624913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Meniscus injuries and resulting meniscectomies lead to joint deterioration, causing pain, discomfort, and instability. Tissue-engineered devices to replace the meniscus have not shown consistent success with regard to function, mechanical integrity, or protection of cartilage. PURPOSE To evaluate a novel resorbable polymer fiber-reinforced meniscus reconstruction scaffold in an ovine model for 52 weeks and assess its integrity, tensile and compressive mechanics, cell phenotypes, matrix organization and content, and protection of the articular cartilage surfaces. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS Eight skeletally mature ewes were implanted with the fiber-reinforced scaffold after total meniscectomy, and 2 additional animals had untreated total meniscectomies. Animals were sacrificed at 52 weeks, and the explants and articular surfaces were analyzed macroscopically. Explants were characterized by ultimate tensile testing, confined compression creep testing, and biochemical, histological, and immunohistochemical analyses. Cartilage damage was characterized using the Mankin score on histologic slides from both the femur and tibia. RESULTS One sheep was removed from the study because of a torn extensor tendon; the remaining 7 explants remained fully intact and incorporated into the bone tunnels. All explants exhibited functional tensile loads, tensile stiffnesses, and compressive moduli. Fibrocartilagenous repair with both types 1 and 2 collagen were observed, with areas of matrix organization and biochemical content similar to native tissue. Narrowing in the body region was observed in 5 of 7 explants. Mankin scores showed less cartilage damage in the explant group (femoral condyle: 3.43 ± 0.79, tibial plateau: 3.50 ± 1.63) than in the meniscectomy group (femoral condyle: 8.50 ± 3.54, tibial plateau: 6.75 ± 2.47) and were comparable with Mankin scores at the previously reported 16- and 32-week time points. CONCLUSION A resorbable fiber-reinforced meniscus scaffold supports formation of functional neomeniscus tissue, with the potential to prevent joint degeneration that typically occurs after total meniscectomy. Further studies with improvements to the initial mechanics of the scaffold and testing for longer time periods are warranted. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Meniscectomy is an extremely common orthopaedic procedure, and few options currently exist for the treatment of significant loss of meniscus tissue. Successful development of a tissue-engineered meniscus scaffold could substantially reduce the incidence of postmeniscectomy joint degeneration and the subsequent procedures used for its treatment.
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- Jay M Patel
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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Baek J, Sovani S, Glembotski NE, Du J, Jin S, Grogan SP, D'Lima DD. Repair of Avascular Meniscus Tears with Electrospun Collagen Scaffolds Seeded with Human Cells. Tissue Eng Part A 2016; 22:436-48. [PMID: 26842062 PMCID: PMC4800276 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2015.0284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The self-healing capacity of an injured meniscus is limited to the vascularized regions and is especially challenging in the inner avascular regions. As such, we investigated the use of human meniscus cell-seeded electrospun (ES) collagen type I scaffolds to produce meniscal tissue and explored whether these cell-seeded scaffolds can be implanted to repair defects created in meniscal avascular tissue explants. Human meniscal cells (derived from vascular and avascular meniscal tissue) were seeded on ES scaffolds and cultured. Constructs were evaluated for cell viability, gene expression, and mechanical properties. To determine potential for repair of meniscal defects, human meniscus avascular cells were seeded and cultured on aligned ES collagen scaffolds for 4 weeks before implantation. Surgical defects resembling "longitudinal tears" were created in the avascular zone of bovine meniscus and implanted with cell-seeded collagen scaffolds and cultured for 3 weeks. Tissue regeneration and integration were evaluated by histology, immunohistochemistry, mechanical testing, and magentic resonance imaging. Ex vivo implantation with cell-seeded collagen scaffolds resulted in neotissue that was significantly better integrated with the native tissue than acellular collagen scaffolds or untreated defects. Human meniscal cell-seeded ES collagen scaffolds may therefore be useful in facilitating meniscal repair of avascular meniscus tears.
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- Jihye Baek
- 1 Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic , La Jolla, California.,2 Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of California , La Jolla, California
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- 1 Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic , La Jolla, California
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- 1 Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic , La Jolla, California
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- 3 Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of California , San Diego, San Diego, California
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- 2 Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of California , La Jolla, California
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- 1 Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic , La Jolla, California
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- 1 Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic , La Jolla, California
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A combination of biomolecules enhances expression of E-cadherin and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gene leading to increased cell proliferation in primary human meniscal cells: an in vitro study. Cytotechnology 2015; 68:1747-61. [PMID: 26511364 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-015-9926-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2015] [Accepted: 10/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The present study investigates the impact of biomolecules (biotin, glucose, chondroitin sulphate, proline) as supplement, (individual and in combination) on primary human meniscus cell proliferation. Primary human meniscus cells isolated from patients undergoing meniscectomy were maintained in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle's Medium (DMEM). The isolated cells were treated with above mentioned biomolecules as individual (0-100 µg/ml) and in combinations, as a supplement to DMEM. Based on the individual biomolecule study, a unique combination of biomolecules (UCM) was finalized using one way ANOVA analysis. With the addition of UCM as supplement to DMEM, meniscal cells reached 100 % confluency within 4 days in 60 mm culture plate; whereas the cells in medium devoid of UCM, required 36 days for reaching confluency. The impact of UCM on cell viability, doubling time, histology, gene expression, biomarkers expression, extra cellular matrix synthesis, meniscus cell proliferation with respect to passages and donor's age were investigated. The gene expression studies for E-cadherin and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR∆) using RT-qPCR and immunohistochemical analysis for Ki67, CD34 and Vimentin confirmed that UCM has significant impact on cell proliferation. The extracellular collagen and glycosaminoglycan secretion in cells supplemented with UCM were found to increase by 31 and 37 fold respectively, when compared to control on the 4th day. The cell doubling time was reduced significantly when supplemented with UCM. The addition of UCM showed positive influence on different passages and age groups. Hence, this optimized UCM can be used as an effective supplement for meniscal tissue engineering.
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Howard D, Shepherd JH, Kew SJ, Hernandez P, Ghose S, Wardale JA, Rushton N. Release of growth factors from a reinforced collagen GAG matrix supplemented with platelet rich plasma: Influence on cultured human meniscal cells. J Orthop Res 2014; 32:273-8. [PMID: 24122924 DOI: 10.1002/jor.22495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2013] [Accepted: 08/29/2013] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Damage to meniscal cartilage has been strongly linked to accelerated articular wear and consequently to osteoarthritis. Damage might be ameliorated by delivery of growth factors from platelet rich plasma (PRP) via a fiber reinforced collagen matrix designed for meniscal repair. PRP composition, release of growth factors, and influence on meniscal cell growth and gene expression were investigated. PRP was prepared using Harvest Smartprep (HS-PRP), Cascade Fibrinet (CF-PRP), and a simple centrifuge protocol (DC-PRP) from four donors each. CF-PRP had the highest ratio of platelets, with very few other blood cell types. HS-PRP had the highest total number of platelets but also contained high levels of red and white blood cells. Absorbed to collagen matrices HS-PRP released the highest levels of TGF-β1 and PDGF-AB with DC-PRP the most IGF-1. Cumulative release from collagen matrix was 48 ng/cm(3) IGF-1, 96 ng/cm(3) TGF-β1, and 9.6 ng/cm(3) PDGF-AB. Collagen matrix with PRP was able to increase meniscal cell number above peripheral whole blood and up-regulated gene expression of Aggrecan, Collagen type I (α1), and Elastin (3.3 ± 0.8-fold, 2.9 ± 0.6-fold, 4.0 ± 1.4-fold, respectively). Demonstrating that PRP combined with fiber reinforced collagen matrix could influence meniscal cells and might be of use for treating meniscal defects.
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- Daniel Howard
- Orthopaedic Research Unit, University of Cambridge, Box 180, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
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Hasan J, Fisher J, Ingham E. Current strategies in meniscal regeneration. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2013; 102:619-34. [PMID: 24030973 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2013] [Revised: 07/13/2013] [Accepted: 08/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The meniscus plays an important role in the biomechanics and tribology of the knee joint. Damage to or disease of the meniscus is now recognized to predispose to the development of osteoarthritis. Treatment of meniscal injury through arthroscopic surgery has become one of the most common orthopedic surgical procedures, and in the United States this can represent 10 to 20% of procedures related to the knee. The meniscus has a limited healing capacity constrained to the vascularized periphery and therefore, surgical repair of the avascular regions is not always feasible. Replacement and repair of the meniscus to treat injuries is being investigated using tissue engineering strategies. Promising as these approaches may be, there are, however, major barriers to overcome before translation to the clinic.
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- Jahid Hasan
- Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, Schools of Biomedical Sciences and Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
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Grogan SP, Chung PH, Soman P, Chen P, Lotz MK, Chen S, D’Lima DD. Digital micromirror device projection printing system for meniscus tissue engineering. Acta Biomater 2013; 9:7218-26. [PMID: 23523536 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2012] [Revised: 03/07/2013] [Accepted: 03/14/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Meniscus degeneration due to age or injury can lead to osteoarthritis. Although promising, current cell-based approaches show limited success. Here we present three-dimensional methacrylated gelatin (GelMA) scaffolds patterned via projection stereolithography to emulate the circumferential alignment of cells in native meniscus tissue. Cultured human avascular zone meniscus cells from normal meniscus were seeded on the scaffolds. Cell viability was monitored, and new tissue formation was assessed by gene expression analysis and histology after 2weeks in serum-free culture with transforming growth factor β1 (10ngml(-1)). Light, confocal and scanning electron microscopy were used to observe cell-GelMA interactions. Tensile mechanical testing was performed on unseeded, fresh scaffolds and 2-week-old cell-seeded and unseeded scaffolds. 2-week-old cell-GelMA constructs were implanted into surgically created meniscus defects in an explant organ culture model. No cytotoxic effects were observed 3weeks after implantation, and cells grew and aligned to the patterned GelMA strands. Gene expression profiles and histology indicated promotion of a fibrocartilage-like meniscus phenotype, and scaffold integration with repair tissue was observed in the explant model. We show that micropatterned GelMA scaffolds are non-toxic, produce organized cellular alignment, and promote meniscus-like tissue formation. Prefabrication of GelMA scaffolds with architectures mimicking the meniscus collagen bundle organization shows promise for meniscal repair. Furthermore, the technique presented may be scaled up to repair larger defects.
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Freymann U, Endres M, Goldmann U, Sittinger M, Kaps C. Toward scaffold-based meniscus repair: effect of human serum, hyaluronic acid and TGF-ß3 on cell recruitment and re-differentiation. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2013; 21:773-81. [PMID: 23473977 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2013.02.655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2012] [Revised: 01/21/2013] [Accepted: 02/25/2013] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Repair approaches for the non-vascular meniscus are rarely developed. Recent strategies use scaffold-based techniques and inducing factors. The aim of the study was the investigation of cell recruitment and re-differentiation inducing factors for a scaffold-based meniscus repair approach. METHOD 3D cultivation of in vitro expanded human meniscus-derived cells was performed in high-density cultures supplemented with 25% hyaluronic acid (HA), 10% human serum (HS) or 10 ng/ml transforming growth factor (TGF-ß3) compared to untreated controls. The in vitro cell recruitment potential of different HS concentrations was tested by chemotaxis assay. Analysis of chondrocytic markers (type I, II, IX collagen and proteoglycans) was performed on protein and gene expression level. RESULTS Cells were attracted by 1-20% HS. 3D cultures supplemented with 10% HS and 25% HA showed meniscus-like gene expression profiles at day 7 with significantly increased cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) and aggrecan expression levels in the HS group and a slightly increased profile in the HA group compared to control. The TGF-ß3 group showed an additional induction of gene expression levels for type II and type IX collagen. Histological findings confirmed these results by proteoglycan and type I collagen staining in all groups and type II collagen staining only in the TGF-ß3 group. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that human meniscus cells are attracted by HS and allow for meniscal matrix formation in 3D culture in the presence of HA and HS, whereas TGF-ß3 additive does not initiate meniscal tissue. Regarding non-vascular meniscus repair, results of this study encourage scaffold-based repair approaches.
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- U Freymann
- TransTissue Technologies GmbH, Charitéplatz 1/Virchowweg 11, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
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Sarem M, Moztarzadeh F, Mozafari M. How can genipin assist gelatin/carbohydrate chitosan scaffolds to act as replacements of load-bearing soft tissues? Carbohydr Polym 2013; 93:635-43. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.11.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2012] [Revised: 11/25/2012] [Accepted: 11/30/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Holmes B, Castro NJ, Zhang LG, Zussman E. Electrospun Fibrous Scaffolds for Bone and Cartilage Tissue Generation: Recent Progress and Future Developments. TISSUE ENGINEERING PART B-REVIEWS 2012; 18:478-86. [DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2012.0096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Benjamin Holmes
- School of Engineering and Applied Science, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
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- School of Engineering and Applied Science, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Institute for Nanotechnology, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology, Technion City, Haifa, Israel
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Collins MN, Birkinshaw C. Hyaluronic acid based scaffolds for tissue engineering--a review. Carbohydr Polym 2012; 92:1262-79. [PMID: 23399155 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 662] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2012] [Revised: 10/08/2012] [Accepted: 10/10/2012] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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This review focuses on hyaluronic acid (HA) tissue scaffolding materials. Scaffolds are defined in terms of formation mechanisms and mode of action. Solution properties are discussed as an understanding of the hydrodynamics of HA is fundamental in optimising the subsequent modification and the chemistries behind important tissue engineering applications that are emerging from recent research on this increasingly valuable carbohydrate polymer are described. Key scaffold characteristics such as mechanical, biological function and degradation are discussed. The latest technologies behind scaffold processing are assessed and the applications of HA based scaffolds are discussed.
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Renth AN, Detamore MS. Leveraging "raw materials" as building blocks and bioactive signals in regenerative medicine. TISSUE ENGINEERING. PART B, REVIEWS 2012; 18:341-62. [PMID: 22462759 PMCID: PMC3458620 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2012.0080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2012] [Accepted: 03/28/2012] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Components found within the extracellular matrix (ECM) have emerged as an essential subset of biomaterials for tissue engineering scaffolds. Collagen, glycosaminoglycans, bioceramics, and ECM-based matrices are the main categories of "raw materials" used in a wide variety of tissue engineering strategies. The advantages of raw materials include their inherent ability to create a microenvironment that contains physical, chemical, and mechanical cues similar to native tissue, which prove unmatched by synthetic biomaterials alone. Moreover, these raw materials provide a head start in the regeneration of tissues by providing building blocks to be bioresorbed and incorporated into the tissue as opposed to being biodegraded into waste products and removed. This article reviews the strategies and applications of employing raw materials as components of tissue engineering constructs. Utilizing raw materials holds the potential to provide both a scaffold and a signal, perhaps even without the addition of exogenous growth factors or cytokines. Raw materials contain endogenous proteins that may also help to improve the translational success of tissue engineering solutions to progress from laboratory bench to clinical therapies. Traditionally, the tissue engineering triad has included cells, signals, and materials. Whether raw materials represent their own new paradigm or are categorized as a bridge between signals and materials, it is clear that they have emerged as a leading strategy in regenerative medicine. The common use of raw materials in commercial products as well as their growing presence in the research community speak to their potential. However, there has heretofore not been a coordinated or organized effort to classify these approaches, and as such we recommend that the use of raw materials be introduced into the collective consciousness of our field as a recognized classification of regenerative medicine strategies.
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- Amanda N. Renth
- Bioengineering Program, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
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- Bioengineering Program, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
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