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Mamachan M, Sharun K, Banu SA, Muthu S, Pawde AM, Abualigah L, Maiti SK. Mesenchymal stem cells for cartilage regeneration: Insights into molecular mechanism and therapeutic strategies. Tissue Cell 2024; 88:102380. [PMID: 38615643 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2024.102380] [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: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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The use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in cartilage regeneration has gained significant attention in regenerative medicine. This paper reviews the molecular mechanisms underlying MSC-based cartilage regeneration and explores various therapeutic strategies to enhance the efficacy of MSCs in this context. MSCs exhibit multipotent capabilities and can differentiate into various cell lineages under specific microenvironmental cues. Chondrogenic differentiation, a complex process involving signaling pathways, transcription factors, and growth factors, plays a pivotal role in the successful regeneration of cartilage tissue. The chondrogenic differentiation of MSCs is tightly regulated by growth factors and signaling pathways such as TGF-β, BMP, Wnt/β-catenin, RhoA/ROCK, NOTCH, and IHH (Indian hedgehog). Understanding the intricate balance between these pathways is crucial for directing lineage-specific differentiation and preventing undesirable chondrocyte hypertrophy. Additionally, paracrine effects of MSCs, mediated by the secretion of bioactive factors, contribute significantly to immunomodulation, recruitment of endogenous stem cells, and maintenance of chondrocyte phenotype. Pre-treatment strategies utilized to potentiate MSCs, such as hypoxic conditions, low-intensity ultrasound, kartogenin treatment, and gene editing, are also discussed for their potential to enhance MSC survival, differentiation, and paracrine effects. In conclusion, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of the molecular mechanisms involved in MSC-based cartilage regeneration and outlines promising therapeutic strategies. The insights presented contribute to the ongoing efforts in optimizing MSC-based therapies for effective cartilage repair.
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- Merlin Mamachan
- Division of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Division of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India; Graduate Institute of Medicine, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Division of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India; Orthopaedic Research Group, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Kaur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Division of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Artificial Intelligence and Sensing Technologies (AIST) Research Center, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia; Hourani Center for Applied Scientific Research, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan; Computer Science Department, Al al-Bayt University, Mafraq 25113, Jordan; MEU Research Unit, Middle East University, Amman 11831, Jordan; Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos 13-5053, Lebanon; Applied Science Research Center, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan; School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University Malaysia, Petaling Jaya 27500, Malaysia
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- Division of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Honarvar A, Setayeshmehr M, Ghaedamini S, Hashemibeni B, Moroni L, Karbasi S. Chondrogenesis of mesenchymal stromal cells on the 3D printed polycaprolactone/fibrin/decellular cartilage matrix hybrid scaffolds in the presence of piascledine. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2024; 35:799-822. [PMID: 38289681 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2024.2307752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Nowadays, cartilage tissue engineering (CTE) is considered important due to lack of repair of cartilaginous lesions and the absence of appropriate methods for treatment. In this study, polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds were fabricated by three-dimensional (3D) printing and were then coated with fibrin (F) and acellular solubilized extracellular matrix (ECM). After extracting adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs), 3D-printed scaffolds were characterized and compared to hydrogel groups. After inducing the chondrogenic differentiation in the presence of Piascledine and comparing it with TGF-β3 for 28 days, the expression of genes involved in chondrogenesis (AGG, COLII) and the expression of the hypertrophic gene (COLX) were examined by real-time PCR. The expression of proteins COLII and COLX was also determined by immunohistochemistry. Glycosaminoglycan was measured by toluidine blue staining. 3D-printed scaffolds clearly improved cell proliferation, viability, water absorption and compressive strength compared to the hydrogel groups. Moreover, the use of compounds such as ECM and Piascledine in the process of ADSCs chondrogenesis induction increased cartilage-specific markers and decreased the hypertrophic marker compared to TGF-β3. In Piascledine groups, the expression of COLL II protein, COLL II and Aggrecan genes, and the amount of glycosaminoglycan showed a significant increase in the PCL/F/ECM compared to the PCL and PCL/F groups.
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- Ali Honarvar
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- MERLN Institute for Technology Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Complex Tissue Regeneration, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomaterials, Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Zamani A, Khajavi M, Nazarpak MH, Solouk A, Atef M. Preliminary evaluation of fish cartilage as a promising biomaterial in cartilage tissue engineering. Ann Anat 2024; 253:152232. [PMID: 38402996 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2024.152232] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Fish cartilage is known as a valuable source of natural biomaterials due to its unique composition and properties. It contains a variety of bioactive components that contribute to its potential applications in different domains such as tissue engineering. The present work aimed to consider the properties of backbone cartilage from fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, including elasmobranch (reticulate whipray: Himantura uarnak and milk shark: Rhizoprionodon acutus) and sturgeon (beluga: Huso huso). The histomorphometric findings showed that the number of chondrocytes was significantly higher in reticulate whipray and milk shark compared to beluga (p < 0.05). The highest GAGs content was recorded in reticulate whipray cartilage compared to the other two species (p < 0.05). The cartilage from reticulate whipray and beluga showed higher collagen content than milk shark cartilage (p < 0.05), and the immunohistochemical assay for type II collagen (Col II) showed higher amounts of this component in reticulate whipray compared to the other two species. Young's modulus of the cartilage from reticulate whipray was significantly higher than that of milk shark and beluga (p < 0.05), while no significant difference was recorded between Young's modulus of the cartilage from milk shark and beluga. The gene expression of ACAN, Col II, and Sox9 showed that the cartilage-ECM from three species was able to induce chondrocyte differentiation from human adipose tissue-derived stem cells (hASCs). From these results, it can be concluded that the cartilage from three species, especially reticulate whipray, enjoys the appropriate biological properties and provides a basis for promoting its applications in the field of cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Abbas Zamani
- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran; New Technologies Research Center, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran
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- Department of Biomaterial and Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Medical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada
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Cai R, Shan Y, Du F, Miao Z, Zhu L, Hang L, Xiao L, Wang Z. Injectable hydrogels as promising in situ therapeutic platform for cartilage tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129537. [PMID: 38278383 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129537] [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: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Injectable hydrogels are gaining prominence as a biocompatible, minimally invasive, and adaptable platform for cartilage tissue engineering. Commencing with their synthesis, this review accentuates the tailored matrix formulations and cross-linking techniques essential for fostering three-dimensional cell culture and melding with complex tissue structures. Subsequently, it spotlights the hydrogels' enhanced properties, highlighting their augmented functionalities and broadened scope in cartilage tissue repair applications. Furthermore, future perspectives are advocated, urging continuous innovation and exploration to surmount existing challenges and harness the full clinical potential of hydrogels in regenerative medicine. Such advancements are crucial for validating the long-term efficacy and safety of hydrogels, positioning them as a promising direction in regenerative medicine to address cartilage-related ailments.
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- Rong Cai
- Translational Medical Innovation Center, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang 215600, Jiangsu, China
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- Translational Medical Innovation Center, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang 215600, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Jiangsu University, 212013, China
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- Translational Medical Innovation Center, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang 215600, Jiangsu, China
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- Translational Medical Innovation Center, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang 215600, Jiangsu, China
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- Translational Medical Innovation Center, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang 215600, Jiangsu, China
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- Translational Medical Innovation Center, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang 215600, Jiangsu, China.
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- Translational Medical Innovation Center, The Affiliated Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital of Yangzhou University, Zhangjiagang 215600, Jiangsu, China.
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Kalairaj MS, Pradhan R, Saleem W, Smith MM, Gaharwar AK. Intra-Articular Injectable Biomaterials for Cartilage Repair and Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2303794. [PMID: 38324655 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage deterioration and subsequent inflammatory changes in the underlying bone. Injectable hydrogels have emerged as a promising approach for controlled drug delivery in cartilage therapies. This review focuses on the latest developments in utilizing injectable hydrogels as vehicles for targeted drug delivery to promote cartilage repair and regeneration. The pathogenesis of osteoarthritis is discussed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disease progression. Subsequently, the various types of injectable hydrogels used for intra-articular delivery are discussed. Specifically, physically and chemically crosslinked injectable hydrogels are critically analyzed, with an emphasis on their fabrication strategies and their capacity to encapsulate and release therapeutic agents in a controlled manner. Furthermore, the potential of incorporating growth factors, anti-inflammatory drugs, and cells within these injectable hydrogels are discussed. Overall, this review offers a comprehensive guide to navigating the landscape of hydrogel-based therapeutics in osteoarthritis.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
- Genetics and Genomics Interdisciplinary Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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Liu J, Du C, Huang W, Lei Y. Injectable smart stimuli-responsive hydrogels: pioneering advancements in biomedical applications. Biomater Sci 2023; 12:8-56. [PMID: 37969066 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01352a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Hydrogels have established their significance as prominent biomaterials within the realm of biomedical research. However, injectable hydrogels have garnered greater attention compared with their conventional counterparts due to their excellent minimally invasive nature and adaptive behavior post-injection. With the rapid advancement of emerging chemistry and deepened understanding of biological processes, contemporary injectable hydrogels have been endowed with an "intelligent" capacity to respond to various endogenous/exogenous stimuli (such as temperature, pH, light and magnetic field). This innovation has spearheaded revolutionary transformations across fields such as tissue engineering repair, controlled drug delivery, disease-responsive therapies, and beyond. In this review, we comprehensively expound upon the raw materials (including natural and synthetic materials) and injectable principles of these advanced hydrogels, concurrently providing a detailed discussion of the prevalent strategies for conferring stimulus responsiveness. Finally, we elucidate the latest applications of these injectable "smart" stimuli-responsive hydrogels in the biomedical domain, offering insights into their prospects.
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- Jiacheng Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Chen H, Li Z, Li X, Lu J, Chen B, Wang Q, Wu G. Biomaterial-Based Gene Delivery: Advanced Tools for Enhanced Cartilage Regeneration. Drug Des Devel Ther 2023; 17:3605-3624. [PMID: 38076630 PMCID: PMC10706074 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s432056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Gene therapy has emerged as a promising and innovative approach in cartilage regeneration. Integrating biomaterials into gene therapy offers a unique opportunity to enhance gene delivery efficiency, optimize gene expression dynamics, modulate immune responses, and promote tissue regeneration. Despite the rapid progress in biomaterial-based gene delivery, there remains a deficiency of comprehensive discussions on recent advances and their specific application in cartilage regeneration. Therefore, this review aims to provide a thorough overview of various categories of biomaterials employed in gene delivery, including both viral and non-viral vectors, with discussing their distinct advantages and limitations. Furthermore, the diverse strategies employed in gene therapy are discussed and summarized, such as the utilization of growth factors, anti-inflammatory cytokines, and chondrogenic genes. Additionally, we highlights the significant challenges that hinder biomaterial-based gene delivery in cartilage regeneration, including immune response modulation, gene delivery efficiency, and the sustainability of long-term gene expression. By elucidating the functional properties of biomaterials-based gene therapy and their pivotal roles in cartilage regeneration, this review aims to enhance further advances in the design of sophisticated gene delivery systems for improved cartilage regeneration outcomes.
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- Hongfeng Chen
- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Luohe Medical College, Luohe, Henan, 462300, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Luohe Medical College, Luohe, Henan, 462300, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Luohe Medical College, Luohe, Henan, 462300, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Luohe Medical College, Luohe, Henan, 462300, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Luohe Medical College, Luohe, Henan, 462300, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Luohe Medical College, Luohe, Henan, 462300, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Luohe Medical College, Luohe, Henan, 462300, People’s Republic of China
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Vardar E, Nam HY, Vythilingam G, Tan HL, Mohamad Wali HA, Engelhardt EM, Kamarul T, Zambelli PY, Samara E. A New Bioactive Fibrin Formulation Provided Superior Cartilage Regeneration in a Caprine Model. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16945. [PMID: 38069268 PMCID: PMC10707130 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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The effective and long-term treatment of cartilage defects is an unmet need among patients worldwide. In the past, several synthetic and natural biomaterials have been designed to support functional articular cartilage formation. However, they have mostly failed to enhance the terminal stage of chondrogenic differentiation, leading to scar tissue formation after the operation. Growth factors substantially regulate cartilage regeneration by acting on receptors to trigger intracellular signaling and cell recruitment for tissue regeneration. In this study, we investigated the effect of recombinant insulin-like growth factor 1 (rIGF-1), loaded in fibrin microbeads (FibIGF1), on cartilage regeneration. rIGF-1-loaded fibrin microbeads were injected into full-thickness cartilage defects in the knees of goats. The stability, integration, and quality of tissue repair were evaluated at 1 and 6 months by gross morphology, histology, and collagen type II staining. The in vivo results showed that compared to plain fibrin samples, particularly at 6 months, FibIGF1 improved the functional cartilage formation, confirmed through gross morphology, histology, and collagen type II immunostaining. FibIGF1 could be a promising candidate for cartilage repair in the clinic.
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- Elif Vardar
- Pediatric Orthopedic Department, Children’s Hospital, Chémin de Montétan 16, 1004 Lausanne, Switzerland; (E.V.); (E.-M.E.); (P.-Y.Z.)
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- Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (NOCERAL), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (H.Y.N.); (H.L.T.)
- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia;
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- Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (NOCERAL), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (H.Y.N.); (H.L.T.)
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Department, Children’s Hospital, Chémin de Montétan 16, 1004 Lausanne, Switzerland; (E.V.); (E.-M.E.); (P.-Y.Z.)
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- Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (NOCERAL), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (H.Y.N.); (H.L.T.)
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Department, Children’s Hospital, Chémin de Montétan 16, 1004 Lausanne, Switzerland; (E.V.); (E.-M.E.); (P.-Y.Z.)
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Department, Children’s Hospital, Chémin de Montétan 16, 1004 Lausanne, Switzerland; (E.V.); (E.-M.E.); (P.-Y.Z.)
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Cheng C, Peng X, Luo Y, Shi S, Wang L, Wang Y, Yu X. A photocrosslinked methacrylated carboxymethyl chitosan/oxidized locust bean gum double network hydrogel for cartilage repair. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:10464-10481. [PMID: 37901956 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01701j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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Repairing articular cartilage defects is a great challenge due to the poor self-regenerative capability of cartilage. Inspired by active substances found in the natural cartilage extracellular matrix, we used methacrylated carboxymethyl chitosan (MA-CMCS) and oxidized locust bean gum (OLBG) as the hydrogel backbone, and prepared a photocrosslinked dual network hydrogel containing allicin and decellularized cartilage powder (DCP). The rheological, swelling and water retention capacities of MA-CMCS@OLBG-Allicin/DCP (MCOAC) hydrogels were investigated to confirm the successful preparation of hydrogels suitable for cartilage repair. The MCOAC hydrogels showed good antibacterial ability to kill S. aureus and E. coli and anti-inflammatory properties due to the introduction of allicin. Furthermore, MA-CMCS@OLBG-Allicin/DCP hydrogels presented good cytocompatibility due to the addition of DCP, which could promote chondrocyte proliferation and promote the differentiation of BMSCs to chondrocytes. Further studies in vivo demonstrated that the DCP-contained MCOAC hydrogel exhibited superior performance in promoting cartilage tissue growth and wound healing in articular cartilage defects. Thus, the MCOAC hydrogel is a promising cartilage repair hydrogel with potential for clinical use.
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- Can Cheng
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
- Experimental and Research Animal Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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Chen Y, Lock J, Liu HH. Nanocomposites for cartilage regeneration. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-818627-5.00018-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Sanz-Horta R, Matesanz A, Gallardo A, Reinecke H, Jorcano JL, Acedo P, Velasco D, Elvira C. Technological advances in fibrin for tissue engineering. J Tissue Eng 2023; 14:20417314231190288. [PMID: 37588339 PMCID: PMC10426312 DOI: 10.1177/20417314231190288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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Fibrin is a promising natural polymer that is widely used for diverse applications, such as hemostatic glue, carrier for drug and cell delivery, and matrix for tissue engineering. Despite the significant advances in the use of fibrin for bioengineering and biomedical applications, some of its characteristics must be improved for suitability for general use. For example, fibrin hydrogels tend to shrink and degrade quickly after polymerization, particularly when they contain embedded cells. In addition, their poor mechanical properties and batch-to-batch variability affect their handling, long-term stability, standardization, and reliability. One of the most widely used approaches to improve their properties has been modification of the structure and composition of fibrin hydrogels. In this review, recent advances in composite fibrin scaffolds, chemically modified fibrin hydrogels, interpenetrated polymer network (IPN) hydrogels composed of fibrin and other synthetic or natural polymers are critically reviewed, focusing on their use for tissue engineering.
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- Raúl Sanz-Horta
- Department of Applied Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Spanish National Research Council (ICTP-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Bioengineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
- Department of Electronic Technology, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Applied Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Spanish National Research Council (ICTP-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Applied Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Spanish National Research Council (ICTP-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Bioengineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Technology, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Bioengineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
- Fundación Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de la Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Applied Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Spanish National Research Council (ICTP-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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Injectable decellularized cartilage matrix hydrogel encapsulating urine-derived stem cells for immunomodulatory and cartilage defect regeneration. NPJ Regen Med 2022; 7:75. [PMID: 36550127 PMCID: PMC9780205 DOI: 10.1038/s41536-022-00269-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Reconstruction of complex cartilage defects has remained a great challenge for tissue engineering due to the lack of stem cells and chronic inflammation within the joint. In this study, we have developed an injectable pig cartilage-derived decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) hydrogels for the repair of cartilage defects, which has shown sound biocompatibility and immunomodulatory capacity both in vitro and in vivo. The dECM hydrogels can enhance the chondrogenic differentiation of human urine-derived stem cells (USCs). As shown by in vitro experiment, the USCs in the dECM hydrogels have survived, proliferated, and produced a mass of cartilage-specific extracellular matrix containing collagen II and aggrecan. And the USCs-laden dECM hydrogels have shown the capacity to promote the secretion of extracellular matrix, modulate the immune response and promote cartilage regeneration in the rat model for cartilage defect.
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3D Bioprinting of Smart Oxygen-Releasing Cartilage Scaffolds. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040252. [PMID: 36412893 PMCID: PMC9680294 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040252] [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: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Three-dimensional bioprinting is a powerful technique for manufacturing improved engineered tissues. Three-dimensional bioprinted hydrogels have significantly advanced the medical field to repair cartilage tissue, allowing for such constructs to be loaded with different components, such as cells, nanoparticles, and/or drugs. Cartilage, as an avascular tissue, presents extreme difficulty in self-repair when it has been damaged. In this way, hydrogels with optimal chemical and physical properties have been researched to respond to external stimuli and release various bioactive agents to further promote a desired tissue response. For instance, methacryloyl gelatin (GelMA) is a type of modified hydrogel that allows for the encapsulation of cells, as well as oxygen-releasing nanoparticles that, in the presence of an aqueous medium and through controlled porosity and swelling, allow for internal and external environmental exchanges. This review explores the 3D bioprinting of hydrogels, with a particular focus on GelMA hydrogels, to repair cartilage tissue. Recent advances and future perspectives are described.
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Ding SL, Liu X, Zhao XY, Wang KT, Xiong W, Gao ZL, Sun CY, Jia MX, Li C, Gu Q, Zhang MZ. Microcarriers in application for cartilage tissue engineering: Recent progress and challenges. Bioact Mater 2022; 17:81-108. [PMID: 35386447 PMCID: PMC8958326 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.01.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Successful regeneration of cartilage tissue at a clinical scale has been a tremendous challenge in the past decades. Microcarriers (MCs), usually used for cell and drug delivery, have been studied broadly across a wide range of medical fields, especially the cartilage tissue engineering (TE). Notably, microcarrier systems provide an attractive method for regulating cell phenotype and microtissue maturations, they also serve as powerful injectable carriers and are combined with new technologies for cartilage regeneration. In this review, we introduced the typical methods to fabricate various types of microcarriers and discussed the appropriate materials for microcarriers. Furthermore, we highlighted recent progress of applications and general design principle for microcarriers. Finally, we summarized the current challenges and promising prospects of microcarrier-based systems for medical applications. Overall, this review provides comprehensive and systematic guidelines for the rational design and applications of microcarriers in cartilage TE. This review summarized fabrication techniques and cartilage repaired application of microcarriers. The appropriate materials and design principle for microcarriers in cartilage tissue engineering are discussed. Promising future perspectives and challenges in microcarriers fields are outlined.
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Su C, Chen Y, Tian S, Lu C, Lv Q. Research Progress on Emerging Polysaccharide Materials Applied in Tissue Engineering. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14163268. [PMID: 36015525 PMCID: PMC9413976 DOI: 10.3390/polym14163268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The development and application of polysaccharide materials are popular areas of research. Emerging polysaccharide materials have been widely used in tissue engineering fields such as in skin trauma, bone defects, cartilage repair and arthritis due to their stability, good biocompatibility and reproducibility. This paper reviewed the recent progress of the application of polysaccharide materials in tissue engineering. Firstly, we introduced polysaccharide materials and their derivatives and summarized the physicochemical properties of polysaccharide materials and their application in tissue engineering after modification. Secondly, we introduced the processing methods of polysaccharide materials, including the processing of polysaccharides into amorphous hydrogels, microspheres and membranes. Then, we summarized the application of polysaccharide materials in tissue engineering. Finally, some views on the research and application of polysaccharide materials are presented. The purpose of this review was to summarize the current research progress on polysaccharide materials with special attention paid to the application of polysaccharide materials in tissue engineering.
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- Chunyu Su
- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China
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- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China
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- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China
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- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China
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- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources Chemistry and Biotechnology, Yulin 537000, China
- Correspondence:
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Zhang S, Lin A, Tao Z, Fu Y, Xiao L, Ruan G, Li Y. Microsphere‐containing hydrogel scaffolds for tissue engineering. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200630. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Shihao Zhang
- East China University of Science and Technology Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials of Ministry of Education CHINA
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- East China University of Science and Technology Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials of Ministry of Education CHINA
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- East China University of Science and Technology Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials of Ministry of Education CHINA
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- East China University of Science and Technology Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials of Ministry of Education CHINA
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- Queensland University of Technology Centre for Biomedical Technologies AUSTRALIA
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- East China University of Science and Technology Meilong Road 130 Shanghai CHINA
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Alidadi Shamsabadi Z, Mahdavi H, Shojaei S, Salehi H, Valiani A. Physicomechanical and cellular behavior of
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printed polycaprolactone/poly(lactic‐co‐glycolic acid) scaffold containing polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane and extracellular matrix nanoparticles for cartilage tissue engineering. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Department of Novel Drug Delivery Systems Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute Tehran Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan Iran
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Kahraman E, Ribeiro R, Lamghari M, Neto E. Cutting-Edge Technologies for Inflamed Joints on Chip: How Close Are We? Front Immunol 2022; 13:802440. [PMID: 35359987 PMCID: PMC8960235 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.802440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful and disabling musculoskeletal disorder, with a large impact on the global population, resulting in several limitations on daily activities. In OA, inflammation is frequent and mainly controlled through inflammatory cytokines released by immune cells. These outbalanced inflammatory cytokines cause cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation and possible growth of neuronal fibers into subchondral bone triggering pain. Even though pain is the major symptom of musculoskeletal diseases, there are still no effective treatments to counteract it and the mechanisms behind these pathologies are not fully understood. Thus, there is an urgent need to establish reliable models for assessing the molecular mechanisms and consequently new therapeutic targets. Models have been established to support this research field by providing reliable tools to replicate the joint tissue in vitro. Studies firstly started with simple 2D culture setups, followed by 3D culture focusing mainly on cell-cell interactions to mimic healthy and inflamed cartilage. Cellular approaches were improved by scaffold-based strategies to enhance cell-matrix interactions as well as contribute to developing mechanically more stable in vitro models. The progression of the cartilage tissue engineering would then profit from the integration of 3D bioprinting technologies as these provide 3D constructs with versatile structural arrangements of the 3D constructs. The upgrade of the available tools with dynamic conditions was then achieved using bioreactors and fluid systems. Finally, the organ-on-a-chip encloses all the state of the art on cartilage tissue engineering by incorporation of different microenvironments, cells and stimuli and pave the way to potentially simulate crucial biological, chemical, and mechanical features of arthritic joint. In this review, we describe the several available tools ranging from simple cartilage pellets to complex organ-on-a-chip platforms, including 3D tissue-engineered constructs and bioprinting tools. Moreover, we provide a fruitful discussion on the possible upgrades to enhance the in vitro systems making them more robust regarding the physiological and pathological modeling of the joint tissue/OA.
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- Emine Kahraman
- Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica (INEB), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP), Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto, Portugal
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- Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica (INEB), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica (INEB), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica (INEB), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Kovacevic B, Jones M, Ionescu C, Walker D, Wagle S, Chester J, Foster T, Brown D, Mikov M, Mooranian A, Al-Salami H. The emerging role of bile acids as critical components in nanotechnology and bioengineering: Pharmacology, formulation optimizers and hydrogel-biomaterial applications. Biomaterials 2022; 283:121459. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Cartilage Formation In Vivo Using High Concentration Collagen-Based Bioink with MSC and Decellularized ECM Granules. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23052703. [PMID: 35269850 PMCID: PMC8910854 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23052703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study was to verify the applicability of high-concentration collagen-based bioink with MSC (ADSC) and decellularized ECM granules for the formation of cartilage tissue de novo after subcutaneous implantation of the scaffolds in rats. The printability of the bioink (4% collagen, 2.5% decellularized ECM granules, derived via 280 μm sieve) was shown. Three collagen-based compositions were studied: (1) with ECM; (2) with MSC; (3) with ECM and MSC. It has been established that decellularized ECM granules are able to stimulate chondrogenesis both in cell-free and MSC-laden scaffolds. Undesirable effects have been identified: bone formation as well as cartilage formation outside of the scaffold area. The key perspectives and limitations of ECM granules (powder) application have been discussed.
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Gonzalez-Fernandez P, Rodríguez-Nogales C, Jordan O, Allémann E. Combination of mesenchymal stem cells and bioactive molecules in hydrogels for osteoarthritis treatment. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2022; 172:41-52. [PMID: 35114357 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2022.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic and inflammatory disease with no effective regenerative treatments to date. The therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) remains to be fully explored. Intra-articular injection of these cells promotes cartilage protection and regeneration by paracrine signaling and differentiation into chondrocytes. However, joints display a harsh avascular environment for these cells upon injection. This phenomenon prompted researchers to develop suitable injectable materials or systems for MSCs to enhance their function and survival. Among them, hydrogels can absorb a large amount of water and maintain their 3D structure but also allow incorporation of bioactive agents or small molecules in their matrix that maximize the action of MSCs. These materials possess advantageous cartilage-like features such as collagen or hyaluronic acid moieties that interact with MSC receptors, thereby promoting cell adhesion. This review provides an up-to-date overview of the progress and opportunities of MSCs entrapped into hydrogels, combined with bioactive/small molecules to improve the therapeutic effects in OA treatment.
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- P Gonzalez-Fernandez
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland; Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland; Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland; Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland; Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland.
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Zare P, Pezeshki-Modaress M, Davachi SM, Chahsetareh H, Simorgh S, Asgari N, Haramshahi MA, Alizadeh R, Bagher Z, Farhadi M. An additive manufacturing-based 3D printed poly ɛ-caprolactone/alginate sulfate/extracellular matrix construct for nasal cartilage regeneration. J Biomed Mater Res A 2022; 110:1199-1209. [PMID: 35098649 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Various composite scaffolds with different fabrication techniques have been applied in cartilage tissue engineering. In this study, poly ɛ-caprolactone (PCL) was printed by fused deposition modeling method, and the prepared scaffold was filled with Alginate (Alg): Alginate-Sulfate (Alg-Sul) hydrogel to provide a better biomimetic environment and emulate the structure of glycosaminoglycans properly. Furthermore, to enhance chondrogenesis, different concentrations of decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) were added to the hydrogel. For cellular analyses, the adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells were seeded on the hydrogel and the results of MTT assay, live/dead staining, and SEM images revealed that the scaffold with 1% dECM had better viscosity, cell viability, and proliferation. The study was conducted on the optimized scaffold (1% dECM) to determine mechanical characteristics, chondrogenic differentiation, and results demonstrated that the scaffold showed mechanical similarity to the native nasal cartilage tissue along with possessing appropriate biochemical features, which makes this new formulation based on PCL/dECM/Alg:Alg-Sul a promising candidate for further in-vivo studies.
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- Pariya Zare
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas, USA
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Science and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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Peng Y, Li J, Lin H, Tian S, Liu S, Pu F, Zhao L, Ma K, Qing X, Shao Z, Yp, Zs, Xq, Yp, Yp, Xq, Jl, St, Yp, Xq, Jl, St, Sl, Fp, Lz, Km, Xq, Yp, Xq, Hs, St, Yp, Jl, Hl, St, Lz, Fp, Sl, Zs, Xq. Endogenous repair theory enriches construction strategies for orthopaedic biomaterials: a narrative review. BIOMATERIALS TRANSLATIONAL 2021; 2:343-360. [PMID: 35837417 PMCID: PMC9255795 DOI: 10.12336/biomatertransl.2021.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
The development of tissue engineering has led to new strategies for mitigating clinical problems; however, the design of the tissue engineering materials remains a challenge. The limited sources and inadequate function, potential risk of microbial or pathogen contamination, and high cost of cell expansion impair the efficacy and limit the application of exogenous cells in tissue engineering. However, endogenous cells in native tissues have been reported to be capable of spontaneous repair of the damaged tissue. These cells exhibit remarkable plasticity, and thus can differentiate or be reprogrammed to alter their phenotype and function after stimulation. After a comprehensive review, we found that the plasticity of these cells plays a major role in establishing the cell source in the mechanism involved in tissue regeneration. Tissue engineering materials that focus on assisting and promoting the natural self-repair function of endogenous cells may break through the limitations of exogenous seed cells and further expand the applications of tissue engineering materials in tissue repair. This review discusses the effects of endogenous cells, especially stem cells, on injured tissue repairing, and highlights the potential utilisation of endogenous repair in orthopaedic biomaterial constructions for bone, cartilage, and intervertebral disc regeneration.
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- Corresponding authors: Zengwu Shao, ; Xiangcheng Qing,
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Shi W, Bian L, Wu Y, Wang Z, Dai Y, Zhou Y, Meng P, Wang Q, Zhang Z, Zhao X, Zhao P, Lu X. Enhanced Bone Regeneration Using a ZIF-8-loaded Fibrin Composite Scaffold. Macromol Biosci 2021; 22:e2100416. [PMID: 34962099 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
In the present study, we fabricated fibrin-based biomaterials made of zeolite imidazole framework-8 (ZIF-8) and fibrin gel (Z-FG) with the aim of enhancing skull regeneration. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV-vis spectrophotometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and rheometry were used to characterize ZIF-8 and Z-FG. We investigated the influences of ZIF-8 on the physical properties of fibrin gel (porosity, modulus, and in vitro biodegradation), and we determined the effect of ZIF-8 concentration on fibrin gel properties in vitro by seeding ectomesenchymal stem cells (EMSCs) over Z-FG. EMSC osteogenic differentiation revealed higher expression of bone-related proteins and higher calcium deposition and alkaline phosphatase activity, indicating that Z-FG may be a good osteoinductive biomaterial. Furthermore, our results showed that the piezo channel and YAP signaling pathway were involved in the differentiation process. In addition, the in vivo results demonstrated that Z-FG increased bone formation in critical-sized calvarial defects in rats. Thus, the developed composite scaffold might be a suitable biomaterial for skull tissue engineering applications. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Wentao Shi
- Jiangnan University Affiliated Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China.,Jiangnan University Neuroscience Center, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China
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- Jiangnan University Affiliated Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China.,School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China
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- Jiangnan University Affiliated Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China.,Jiangnan University Neuroscience Center, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, 212001, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, 212001, P. R. China
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- Jiangnan University Affiliated Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China.,School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China
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- Jiangnan University Affiliated Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China.,School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China
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- Affiliated Wuxi Second Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China.,Affiliated Wuxi Clinical Medicine, Nantong University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, 212001, P. R. China
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- Affiliated Wuxi Second Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China
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- Jiangnan University Affiliated Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China
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- Jiangnan University Affiliated Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China.,Jiangnan University Neuroscience Center, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, P. R. China
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Hölzl K, Fürsatz M, Göcerler H, Schädl B, Žigon-Branc S, Markovic M, Gahleitner C, Hoorick JV, Van Vlierberghe S, Kleiner A, Baudis S, Pauschitz A, Redl H, Ovsianikov A, Nürnberger S. Gelatin methacryloyl as environment for chondrocytes and cell delivery to superficial cartilage defects. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2021; 16:207-222. [PMID: 34861104 PMCID: PMC9299930 DOI: 10.1002/term.3273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
Abstract
Cartilage damage typically starts at its surface, either due to wear or trauma. Treatment of these superficial defects is important in preventing degradation and osteoarthritis. Biomaterials currently used for deep cartilage defects lack appropriate properties for this application. Therefore, we investigated photo‐crosslinked gelatin methacryloyl (gelMA) as a candidate for treatment of surface defects. It allows for liquid application, filling of surface defects and forming a protective layer after UV‐crosslinking, thereby keeping therapeutic cells in place. gelMA and photo‐initiator lithium phenyl‐2,4,6‐trimethyl‐benzoylphosphinate (Li‐TPO) concentration were optimized for application as a carrier to create a favorable environment for human articular chondrocytes (hAC). Primary hAC were used in passages 3 and 5, encapsulated into two different gelMA concentrations (7.5 wt% (soft) and 10 wt% (stiff)) and cultivated for 3 weeks with TGF‐β3 (0, 1 and 10 ng/mL). Higher TGF‐β3 concentrations induced spherical cell morphology independent of gelMA stiffness, while low TGF‐β3 concentrations only induced rounded morphology in stiff gelMA. Gene expression did not vary across gel stiffnesses. As a functional model gelMA was loaded with two different cell types (hAC and/or human adipose‐derived stem cells [ASC/TERT1]) and applied to human osteochondral osteoarthritic plugs. GelMA attached to the cartilage, smoothened the surface and retained cells in place. Resistance against shear forces was tested using a tribometer, simulating normal human gait and revealing maintained cell viability. In conclusion gelMA is a versatile, biocompatible material with good bonding capabilities to cartilage matrix, allowing sealing and smoothening of superficial cartilage defects while simultaneously delivering therapeutic cells for tissue regeneration.
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- Katja Hölzl
- Institute of Materials Science and Technology, 3D Printing and Biofabrication Group, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma-Surgery, Division of Trauma-Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Engineering Design and Product Development, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, Vienna, Austria.,University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Materials Science and Technology, 3D Printing and Biofabrication Group, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Materials Science and Technology, 3D Printing and Biofabrication Group, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria.,Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma-Surgery, Division of Trauma-Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry and Biomaterials Group, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry and Biomaterials Group, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma-Surgery, Division of Trauma-Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria.,Institute of Applied Synthetic Chemistry, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, Vienna, Austria.,Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Materials Science and Technology, 3D Printing and Biofabrication Group, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria.,Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma-Surgery, Division of Trauma-Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, Vienna, Austria.,Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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Hafezi M, Nouri Khorasani S, Zare M, Esmaeely Neisiany R, Davoodi P. Advanced Hydrogels for Cartilage Tissue Engineering: Recent Progress and Future Directions. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:4199. [PMID: 34883702 PMCID: PMC8659862 DOI: 10.3390/polym13234199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Cartilage is a tension- and load-bearing tissue and has a limited capacity for intrinsic self-healing. While microfracture and arthroplasty are the conventional methods for cartilage repair, these methods are unable to completely heal the damaged tissue. The need to overcome the restrictions of these therapies for cartilage regeneration has expanded the field of cartilage tissue engineering (CTE), in which novel engineering and biological approaches are introduced to accelerate the development of new biomimetic cartilage to replace the injured tissue. Until now, a wide range of hydrogels and cell sources have been employed for CTE to either recapitulate microenvironmental cues during a new tissue growth or to compel the recovery of cartilaginous structures via manipulating biochemical and biomechanical properties of the original tissue. Towards modifying current cartilage treatments, advanced hydrogels have been designed and synthesized in recent years to improve network crosslinking and self-recovery of implanted scaffolds after damage in vivo. This review focused on the recent advances in CTE, especially self-healing hydrogels. The article firstly presents the cartilage tissue, its defects, and treatments. Subsequently, introduces CTE and summarizes the polymeric hydrogels and their advances. Furthermore, characterizations, the advantages, and disadvantages of advanced hydrogels such as multi-materials, IPNs, nanomaterials, and supramolecular are discussed. Afterward, the self-healing hydrogels in CTE, mechanisms, and the physical and chemical methods for the synthesis of such hydrogels for improving the reformation of CTE are introduced. The article then briefly describes the fabrication methods in CTE. Finally, this review presents a conclusion of prevalent challenges and future outlooks for self-healing hydrogels in CTE applications.
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- Mahshid Hafezi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran;
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK;
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- Department of Materials and Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar 96179-76487, Iran;
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Hornbeam Building, Keele University, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK
- Guy Hilton Research Centre, Institute of Science and Technology in Medicine, Keele University, Staffordshire ST4 7QB, UK
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Nguyen TPT, Li F, Shrestha S, Tuan RS, Thissen H, Forsythe JS, Frith JE. Cell-laden injectable microgels: Current status and future prospects for cartilage regeneration. Biomaterials 2021; 279:121214. [PMID: 34736147 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.121214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Injectable hydrogels have been employed extensively as versatile materials for cartilage regeneration due to their excellent biocompatibility, tunable structure, and ability to accommodate bioactive factors, as well as their ability to be locally delivered via minimally invasive injection to fill irregular defects. More recently, in vitro and in vivo studies have revealed that processing these materials to produce cell-laden microgels can enhance cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions and boost nutrient and metabolite exchange. Moreover, these studies have demonstrated gene expression profiles and matrix regeneration that are superior compared to conventional injectable bulk hydrogels. As cell-laden microgels and their application in cartilage repair are moving closer to clinical translation, this review aims to present an overview of the recent developments in this field. Here we focus on the currently used biomaterials and crosslinking strategies, the innovative fabrication techniques being used for the production of microgels, the cell sources used, the signals used for induction of chondrogenic differentiation and the resultant biological responses, and the ability to create three-dimensional, functional cartilage tissues. In addition, this review also covers the current clinical approaches for repairing cartilage as well as specific challenges faced when attempting the regeneration of damaged cartilage tissue. New findings related to the macroporous nature of the structures formed by the assembled microgel building blocks and the novel use of microgels in 3D printing for cartilage tissue engineering are also highlighted. Finally, we outline the challenges and future opportunities for employing cell-laden microgels in clinical applications.
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- Thuy P T Nguyen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash Institute of Medical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash Institute of Medical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash Institute of Medical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia
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- Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- CSIRO Manufacturing, Bayview Avenue, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash Institute of Medical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia; Monash Institute of Medical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia; ARC Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash Institute of Medical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia; Monash Institute of Medical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia; Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia; ARC Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
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Comparison between Intra-Articular Injection of Infrapatellar Fat Pad (IPFP) Cell Concentrates and IPFP-Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) for Cartilage Defect Repair of the Knee Joint in Rabbits. Stem Cells Int 2021; 2021:9966966. [PMID: 34367294 PMCID: PMC8337123 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9966966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have emerged as a promising therapeutic method in regenerative medicine. Our previous research adopted a simple nonenzymatic strategy for the preparation of a new type of ready-to-use infrapatellar fat pad (IPFP) cell concentrates. The aim of this study was to compare the therapeutic efficacy of intra-articular (IA) injection of autologous IPFP cell concentrates and allogeneic IPFP-MSCs obtained from these concentrates in a rabbit articular cartilage defect model. IPFP-MSCs sprouting from the IPFP cell concentrates were characterized via flow cytometry as well as based on their potential for differentiation into adipocytes, osteoblasts, and chondrocytes. In the rabbit model, cartilage defects were created on the trochlear groove, followed by treatment with IPFP cell concentrates, IPFP-MSCs, or normal saline IA injection. Distal femur samples were evaluated at 6 and 12 weeks posttreatment via macroscopic observation and histological assessment based on the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) macroscopic scoring system as well as the ICRS visual histological assessment scale. The macroscopic score and histological score were significantly higher in the IPFP-MSC group compared to the IPFP cell concentrate group at 12 weeks. Further, both treatment groups had higher scores compared to the normal saline group. In comparison to the latter, the groups treated with IPFP-MSCs and IPFP cell concentrates showed considerably better cartilage regeneration. Overall, IPFP-MSCs represent an effective therapeutic strategy for stimulating articular cartilage regeneration. Further, due to the simple, cost-effective, nonenzymatic, and safe preparation process, IPFP cell concentrates may represent an effective alternative to stem cell-based therapy in the clinic.
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Wang B, Díaz-Payno PJ, Browe DC, Freeman FE, Nulty J, Burdis R, Kelly DJ. Affinity-bound growth factor within sulfated interpenetrating network bioinks for bioprinting cartilaginous tissues. Acta Biomater 2021; 128:130-142. [PMID: 33866035 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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3D bioprinting has emerged as a promising technology in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine due to its ability to create anatomically complex tissue substitutes. However, it still remains challenging to develop bioactive bioinks that provide appropriate and permissive environments to instruct and guide the regenerative process in vitro and in vivo. In this study alginate sulfate, a sulfated glycosaminoglycan (sGAG) mimic, was used to functionalize an alginate-gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) interpenetrating network (IPN) bioink to enable the bioprinting of cartilaginous tissues. The inclusion of alginate sulfate had a limited influence on the viscosity, shear-thinning and thixotropic properties of the IPN bioink, enabling high-fidelity bioprinting and supporting mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) viability post-printing. The stiffness of printed IPN constructs greatly exceeded that achieved by printing alginate or GelMA alone, while maintaining resilience and toughness. Furthermore, given the high affinity of alginate sulfate to heparin-binding growth factors, the sulfated IPN bioink supported the sustained release of transforming growth factor-β3 (TGF-β3), providing an environment that supported robust chondrogenesis in vitro, with little evidence of hypertrophy or mineralization over extended culture periods. Such bioprinted constructs also supported chondrogenesis in vivo, with the controlled release of TGF-β3 promoting significantly higher levels of cartilage-specific extracellular matrix deposition. Altogether, these results demonstrate the potential of bioprinting sulfated bioinks as part of a 'single-stage' or 'point-of-care' strategy for regenerating cartilaginous tissues. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: This study highlights the potential of using sulfated interpenetrating network (IPN) bioink to support the regeneration of phenotypically stable articular cartilage. Construction of interpenetrating networks in the bioink enables unique high-fidelity bioprinting and provides synergistic increases in mechanical properties. The presence of alginate sulfate enables the capacity of high affinity-binding of TGF-β3, which promoted robust chondrogenesis in vitro and in vivo.
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- Bin Wang
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing & Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing & Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing & Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing & Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing & Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing & Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing & Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Anatomy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
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Yang Y, Wang X, Zha K, Tian Z, Liu S, Sui X, Wang Z, Zheng J, Wang J, Tian X, Guo Q, Zhao J. Porcine fibrin sealant combined with autologous chondrocytes successfully promotes full-thickness cartilage regeneration in a rabbit model. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2021; 15:776-787. [PMID: 34044473 PMCID: PMC8453535 DOI: 10.1002/term.3224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Xenogeneic porcine fibrin sealant (PFS), derived from porcine blood, was used as a scaffold for cartilage tissue engineering. PFS has a porous microstructure, biocompatibility and degradation, and it provides a perfect extracellular matrix environment for the adhesion and proliferation of chondrocytes. Recently, PFS in combination with autologous chondrocytes (ACs) were used to study the microstructure of PFS scaffolds and promotion effect on the proliferation and migration of ACs. In this study, we investigated the effects of PFS in combination with ACs on the healing of cartilage defects in rabbits. A full‐thickness cartilage defect was made in the femoral trochlear in rabbits, subsequently, three surgical procedures were used to repair the defect, namely: the defect was treated with microfracture (MF group); the defect was filled with PFS alone (PFS group) or in combination with ACs (PFS + ACs group); the unrepaired cartilage defects served as the control group (CD group). Three and 6 months after the operation, the reparative effect was evaluated using medical imaging, gross scoring, pathological staining, biomechanical testing and biochemical examination. The PFS group showed a limited effect on defect repair, this result was significantly worse than the MF group. The best reparative effect was observed in the PFS + ACs group. These results hinted that PFS in combination with autologous chondrocytes has broad prospects for clinical applications in cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Yu Yang
- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.,Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Beijing, China.,The Second People's Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Beijing, China
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- The Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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Wei F, Liu S, Chen M, Tian G, Zha K, Yang Z, Jiang S, Li M, Sui X, Chen Z, Guo Q. Host Response to Biomaterials for Cartilage Tissue Engineering: Key to Remodeling. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:664592. [PMID: 34017827 PMCID: PMC8129172 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.664592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Biomaterials play a core role in cartilage repair and regeneration. The success or failure of an implanted biomaterial is largely dependent on host response following implantation. Host response has been considered to be influenced by numerous factors, such as immune components of materials, cytokines and inflammatory agents induced by implants. Both synthetic and native materials involve immune components, which are also termed as immunogenicity. Generally, the innate and adaptive immune system will be activated and various cytokines and inflammatory agents will be consequently released after biomaterials implantation, and further triggers host response to biomaterials. This will guide the constructive remolding process of damaged tissue. Therefore, biomaterial immunogenicity should be given more attention. Further understanding the specific biological mechanisms of host response to biomaterials and the effects of the host-biomaterial interaction may be beneficial to promote cartilage repair and regeneration. In this review, we summarized the characteristics of the host response to implants and the immunomodulatory properties of varied biomaterial. We hope this review will provide scientists with inspiration in cartilage regeneration by controlling immune components of biomaterials and modulating the immune system.
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- Fu Wei
- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.,Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Fourth Clinical College of Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.,School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.,School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.,School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma and War Injuries, PLA, Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Xing Y, Varghese B, Ling Z, Kar AS, Reinoso Jacome E, Ren X. Extracellular Matrix by Design: Native Biomaterial Fabrication and Functionalization to Boost Tissue Regeneration. REGENERATIVE ENGINEERING AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s40883-021-00210-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Seims KB, Hunt NK, Chow LW. Strategies to Control or Mimic Growth Factor Activity for Bone, Cartilage, and Osteochondral Tissue Engineering. Bioconjug Chem 2021; 32:861-878. [PMID: 33856777 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.1c00090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Growth factors play a critical role in tissue repair and regeneration. However, their clinical success is limited by their low stability, short half-life, and rapid diffusion from the delivery site. Supraphysiological growth factor concentrations are often required to demonstrate efficacy but can lead to adverse reactions, such as inflammatory complications and increased cancer risk. These issues have motivated the development of delivery systems that enable sustained release and controlled presentation of growth factors. This review specifically focuses on bioconjugation strategies to enhance growth factor activity for bone, cartilage, and osteochondral applications. We describe approaches to localize growth factors using noncovalent and covalent methods, bind growth factors via peptides, and mimic growth factor function with mimetic peptide sequences. We also discuss emerging and future directions to control spatiotemporal growth factor delivery to improve functional tissue repair and regeneration.
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- Kelly B Seims
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States.,Department of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
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Ravari MK, Mashayekhan S, Zarei F, Sayyahpour FA, Taghiyar L, Baghban Eslaminejad M. Fabrication and characterization of an injectable reinforced composite scaffold for cartilage tissue engineering: an in vitro study. Biomed Mater 2021; 16:045007. [PMID: 33784250 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/abed97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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There are limitations in current medications of articular cartilage injuries. Although injectable bioactive hydrogels are promising options, they have decreased biomechanical performance. Researchers should consider many factors when providing solutions to overcome these challenges. In this study, we created an injectable composite hydrogel from chitosan and human acellular cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) particles. In order to enhance its mechanical properties, we reinforced this hydrogel with microporous microspheres composed of the same materials as the structural building blocks of the scaffold. Articular cartilage from human donors was decellularized by a combination of physical, chemical, and enzymatic methods. The decellularization efficiency was assessed by histological analysis and assessment of DNA content. We characterized the composite constructs in terms of storage modulus, gelation time, biocompatibility, and differentiation potential. The results showed that mechanical behavior increased with an increase in microsphere content. The sample that contained 10% microsphere had an enhanced storage modulus of up to 90 kPa. Biocompatibility and preliminary differentiation investigations revealed that this composite hydrogel might have potential benefits for cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Mojtaba Khozaei Ravari
- Department of chemical and petroleum engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran 11365-8639, Iran. Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran 19395-4644, Iran
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Li Y, Wang X, Han Y, Sun HY, Hilborn J, Shi L. Click chemistry-based biopolymeric hydrogels for regenerative medicine. Biomed Mater 2021; 16:022003. [PMID: 33049725 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/abc0b3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Click chemistry is not a single specific reaction, but describes ways of generating products which emulate examples in nature. Click reactions occur in one pot, are not disturbed by water, generate minimal and inoffensive byproducts, and are characterized by a high thermodynamic driving force, driving the reaction quickly and irreversibly towards a high yield of a single reaction product. As a result, over the past 15 years it has become a very useful bio-orthogonal method for the preparation of chemical cross-linked biopolymer-based hydrogel, in the presence of e.g. growth factors and live cells, or in-vivo. Biopolymers are renewable and non-toxic, providing a myriad of potential backbone toolboxes for hydrogel design. The goal of this review is to summarize recent advances in the development of click chemistry-based biopolymeric hydrogels, and their applications in regenerative medicine. In particular, various click chemistry approaches, including copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition reactions, copper-free click reactions (e.g. the Diels-Alder reactions, the strain-promoted azide-alkyne cycloaddition reactions, the radical mediated thiol-ene reactions, and the oxime-forming reactions), and pseudo-click reactions (e.g. the thiol-Michael addition reactions and the Schiff base reactions) are highlighted in the first section. In addition, numerous biopolymers, including proteins (e.g. collagen, gelatin, silk, and mucin), polysaccharides (e.g. hyaluronic acid, alginate, dextran, and chitosan) and polynucleotides (e.g. deoxyribonucleic acid), are discussed. Finally, we discuss biopolymeric hydrogels, cross-linked by click chemistry, intended for the regeneration of skin, bone, spinal cord, cartilage, and cornea. This article provides new insights for readers in terms of the design of regenerative medicine, and the use of biopolymeric hydrogels based on click chemistry reactions.
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- Ya Li
- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, People's Republic of China
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Theodoridis K, Manthou ME, Aggelidou E, Kritis A. In Vivo Cartilage Regeneration with Cell-Seeded Natural Biomaterial Scaffold Implants: 15-Year Study. TISSUE ENGINEERING PART B-REVIEWS 2021; 28:206-245. [PMID: 33470169 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2020.0295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Articular cartilage can be easily damaged from human's daily activities, leading to inflammation and to osteoarthritis, a situation that can diminish the patients' quality of life. For larger cartilage defects, scaffolds are employed to provide cells the appropriate three-dimensional environment to proliferate and differentiate into healthy cartilage tissue. Natural biomaterials used as scaffolds, attract researchers' interest because of their relative nontoxic nature, their abundance as natural products, their easy combination with other materials, and the relative easiness to establish Marketing Authorization. The last 15 years were chosen to review, document, and elucidate the developments on cell-seeded natural biomaterials for articular cartilage treatment in vivo. The parameters of the experimental designs and their results were all documented and presented. Considerations about the newly formed cartilage and the treatment of cartilage defects were discussed, along with difficulties arising when applying natural materials, research limitations, and tissue engineering approaches for hyaline cartilage regeneration.
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- Konstantinos Theodoridis
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences and cGMP Regenerative Medicine Facility, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th), Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Histology, Embryology, and Anthropology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th), Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences and cGMP Regenerative Medicine Facility, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th), Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences and cGMP Regenerative Medicine Facility, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th), Thessaloniki, Greece
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Been S, Choi J, Cho H, Jeon G, Song JE, Bucciarelli A, Khang G. Preparation and characterization of a soluble eggshell membrane/agarose composite scaffold with possible applications in cartilage regeneration. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2021; 15:375-387. [PMID: 33533202 DOI: 10.1002/term.3178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Articular hyaline cartilage is an extremely hydrated, not vascularized tissue with a low-cell density. The damage of this tissue can occur after injuries or gradual stress and tears (osteoarthritis), minor damages can be self-healed in several weeks, but major injuries may eventually require surgery. In fact, in this case, because of nature of the cartilage (the absence of cells and vascularization) it is difficult to expect its natural regeneration in a reasonable amount of time. In recent years, cell therapy, in which cells are directly transplanted, has attracted attention. In this study, a scaffold for implanting chondrocytes was prepared. The scaffold was made as a sponge using the eggshell membrane and agarose. The eggshell membrane is structurally similar to the extracellular matrix and nontoxic due to its many collagen components and has good biocompatibility and biodegradability. However, scaffolds made of collagen only has poor mechanical properties. For this reason, the disulfide bond of collagen extracted from the insoluble eggshell membrane was cut, converted into water-soluble, and then mixed with agarose to prepare a scaffold. Agarose is capable of controlling mechanical properties, has excellent biocompatibility, and is suitable for forming a hydrogel having a three-dimensional porosity. The scaffold was examined for Fourier-transform infrared, mechanical properties, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. In in vitro experiment, cytotoxicity, cell proliferation, and messenger RNA expression were investigated. The study demonstrated that the agarose/eggshell membrane scaffold can be used for chondrocyte transplantation.
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- Suyoung Been
- Department of BIN Convergence Technology, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of BIN Convergence Technology, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of BIN Convergence Technology, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of BIN Convergence Technology, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of BIN Convergence Technology, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Microsystems Technology Group, Materials and Microsystems Center (CMM), Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trento, Italy
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- Department of BIN Convergence Technology, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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Injectable cuttlefish HAP and macromolecular fibroin protein hydrogel for natural bone mimicking matrix for enhancement of osteoinduction progression. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2021.104841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Walker M, Luo J, Pringle EW, Cantini M. ChondroGELesis: Hydrogels to harness the chondrogenic potential of stem cells. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 121:111822. [PMID: 33579465 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The extracellular matrix is a highly complex microenvironment, whose various components converge to regulate cell fate. Hydrogels, as water-swollen polymer networks composed by synthetic or natural materials, are ideal candidates to create biologically active substrates that mimic these matrices and target cell behaviour for a desired tissue engineering application. Indeed, the ability to tune their mechanical, structural, and biochemical properties provides a framework to recapitulate native tissues. This review explores how hydrogels have been engineered to harness the chondrogenic response of stem cells for the repair of damaged cartilage tissue. The signalling processes involved in hydrogel-driven chondrogenesis are also discussed, identifying critical pathways that should be taken into account during hydrogel design.
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- Matthew Walker
- Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK
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- Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK
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- Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK
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- Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK.
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Zhou Y, Li H, Xiang D, Shao J, Fu Q, Han Y, Zhu J, Chen Y, Qian Q. The clinical efficacy of arthroscopic therapy with knee infrapatellar fat pad cell concentrates in treating knee cartilage lesion: a prospective, randomized, and controlled study. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:87. [PMID: 33509248 PMCID: PMC7841893 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02224-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Introduction To evaluate the clinical efficacy of arthroscopic therapy with infrapatellar fat pad cell concentrates in treating knee cartilage lesions, we conducted a prospective randomized single-blind clinical study of controlled method. Methods Sixty cases from Shanghai Changzheng Hospital from April 2018 to December 2019 were chosen and randomly divided into 2 groups equally. Patients in the experiment group were treated through knee arthroscopy with knee infrapatellar fat pad cell concentrates containing mesenchymal stromal cells, while patients in the control group were treated through regular knee arthroscopic therapy. VAS and WOMAC scores were assessed at pre-operation, and 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months after intervention. MORCART scores were assessed at pre-operation and 12 months after intervention. Results Twenty-nine cases in the experiment group and 28 cases in the control group were followed up. No significant difference in VAS, WOMAC, and MOCART scores were found between the two groups before surgery (P > 0.05). The WOMAC total and WOMAC function scores of the experiment group were significantly lower than those of the control group 6 months and 12 months after surgery (P < 0.05). The VAS rest and VAS motion scores of the experiment group were found significantly lower than those of the control group 12 months after surgery (P < 0.05). The MOCART scores of the experiment group were found significantly higher compared with the control group 12 months after surgery (P < 0.05). No significant difference in WOMAC stiffness scores were found between the two groups. Conclusions The short-term results of our study are encouraging and demonstrate that knee arthroscopy with infrapatellar fat pad cell concentrates containing mesenchymal stromal cells is safe and provides assistance in reducing pain and improving function in patients with knee cartilage lesions. Trial registration ChiCTR1800015379. Registered on 27 March 2018, http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=25901.
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- Yiqin Zhou
- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, No.415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, No.415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, No.415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, No.415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, No.415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, No.415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, No.415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, China.
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, No.415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, China.
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, No.415 Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, China.
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Cho HH, Been SY, Kim WY, Choi JM, Choi JH, Song CU, Song JE, Bucciarelli A, Khang G. Comparative Study on the Effect of the Different Harvesting Sources of Demineralized Bone Particles on the Bone Regeneration of a Composite Gellan Gum Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:1900-1911. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c01549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Hun Hwi Cho
- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of Polymer Nano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju 561-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of Polymer Nano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju 561-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of Polymer Nano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju 561-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of Polymer Nano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju 561-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of Polymer Nano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju 561-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of Polymer Nano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju 561-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of Polymer Nano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju 561-756, Republic of Korea
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- Microsystem Technology Group, Center for Materials and Microsystems, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, via Sommarive 18, Trento 38123, Trentino, Italy
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of Polymer Nano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju 561-756, Republic of Korea
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Saygili E, Kaya E, Ilhan-Ayisigi E, Saglam-Metiner P, Alarcin E, Kazan A, Girgic E, Kim YW, Gunes K, Eren-Ozcan GG, Akakin D, Sun JY, Yesil-Celiktas O. An alginate-poly(acrylamide) hydrogel with TGF-β3 loaded nanoparticles for cartilage repair: Biodegradability, biocompatibility and protein adsorption. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 172:381-393. [PMID: 33476613 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.01.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Current implantable materials are limited in terms of function as native tissue, and there is still no effective clinical treatment to restore articular impairments. Hereby, a functionalized polyacrylamide (PAAm)-alginate (Alg) Double Network (DN) hydrogel acting as an articular-like tissue is developed. These hydrogels sustain their mechanical stability under different temperature (+4 °C, 25 °C, 40 °C) and humidity conditions (60% and 75%) over 3 months. As for the functionalization, transforming growth factor beta-3 (TGF-β3) encapsulated (NPTGF-β3) and empty poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) nanoparticles (PLGA NPs) are synthesized by using microfluidic platform, wherein the mean particle sizes are determined as 81.44 ± 9.2 nm and 126 ± 4.52 nm with very low polydispersity indexes (PDI) of 0.194 and 0.137, respectively. Functionalization process of PAAm-Alg hydrogels with ester-end PLGA NPs is confirmed by FTIR analysis, and higher viscoelasticity is obtained for functionalized hydrogels. Moreover, cartilage regeneration capability of these hydrogels is evaluated with in vitro and in vivo experiments. Compared with the PAAm-Alg hydrogels, functionalized formulations exhibit a better cell viability. Histological staining, and score distribution confirmed that proposed hydrogels significantly enhance regeneration of cartilage in rats due to stable hydrogel matrix and controlled release of TGF-β3. These findings demonstrated that PAAm-Alg hydrogels showed potential for cartilage repair and clinical application.
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- Ecem Saygili
- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Marmara University, 34668 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Izmir, Turkey; Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Bursa Technical University, 16310 Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 08826 Seoul, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Advanced Materials (RIAM), Seoul National University, 08826 Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- School of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Marmara University, 34854, Istanbul, Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Marmara University, 34854, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 08826 Seoul, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Advanced Materials (RIAM), Seoul National University, 08826 Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Izmir, Turkey.
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Sun AR, Udduttula A, Li J, Liu Y, Ren PG, Zhang P. Cartilage tissue engineering for obesity-induced osteoarthritis: Physiology, challenges, and future prospects. J Orthop Translat 2021; 26:3-15. [PMID: 33437618 PMCID: PMC7773977 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2020.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a multifactorial joint disease with pathological changes that affect whole joint tissue. Obesity is acknowledged as the most influential risk factor for both the initiation and progression of OA in weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing joints. Obesity-induced OA is a newly defined phenotypic group in which chronic low-grade inflammation has a central role. Aside from persistent chronic inflammation, abnormal mechanical loading due to increased body weight on weight-bearing joints is accountable for the initiation and progression of obesity-induced OA. The current therapeutic approaches for OA are still evolving. Tissue-engineering-based strategy for cartilage regeneration is one of the most promising treatment breakthroughs in recent years. However, patients with obesity-induced OA are often excluded from cartilage repair attempts due to the abnormal mechanical demands, altered biomechanical and biochemical activities of cells, persistent chronic inflammation, and other obesity-associated factors. With the alarming increase in the number of obese populations globally, the need for an innovative therapeutic approach that could effectively repair and restore the damaged synovial joints is of significant importance for this sub-population of patients. In this review, we discuss the involvement of the systemic and localized inflammatory response in obesity-induced OA and the impact of altered mechanical loading on pathological changes in the synovial joint. Moreover, we examine the current strategies in cartilage tissue engineering and address the critical challenges of cell-based therapies for OA. Besides, we provide examples of innovative ways and potential strategies to overcome the obstacles in the treatment of obesity-induced OA. THE TRANSLATIONAL POTENTIAL OF THIS ARTICLE Altogether, this review delivers insight into obesity-induced OA and offers future research direction on the creation of tissue engineering-based therapies for obesity-induced OA.
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- Antonia RuJia Sun
- Center for Translational Medicine Research and Development, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Center for Energy Metabolism and Reproduction, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine Research and Development, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine Research and Development, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524023, China
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- Center for Energy Metabolism and Reproduction, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine Research and Development, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
- Shenzhen Engineering Research Center for Medical Bioactive Materials, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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Hanai H, Jacob G, Nakagawa S, Tuan RS, Nakamura N, Shimomura K. Potential of Soluble Decellularized Extracellular Matrix for Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering - Comparison of Various Mesenchymal Tissues. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:581972. [PMID: 33330460 PMCID: PMC7732506 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.581972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background It is well studied that preparations of decellularized extracellular matrix (ECM) obtained from mesenchymal tissues can function as biological scaffolds to regenerate injured musculoskeletal tissues. Previously, we reported that soluble decellularized ECMs derived from meniscal tissue demonstrated excellent biocompatibility and produced meniscal regenerate with native meniscal anatomy and biochemical characteristics. We therefore hypothesized that decellularized mesenchymal tissue ECMs from various mesenchymal tissues should exhibit tissue-specific bioactivity. The purpose of this study was to test this hypothesis using porcine tissues, for potential applications in musculoskeletal tissue engineering. Methods Nine types of porcine tissue, including cartilage, meniscus, ligament, tendon, muscle, synovium, fat pad, fat, and bone, were decellularized using established methods and solubilized. Although the current trend is to develop tissue specific decellularization protocols, we selected a simple standard protocol across all tissues using Triton X-100 and DNase/RNase after mincing to compare the outcome. The content of sulfated glycosaminoglycan (sGAG) and hydroxyproline were quantified to determine the biochemical composition of each tissue. Along with the concentration of several growth factors, known to be involved in tissue repair and/or maturation, including bFGF, IGF-1, VEGF, and TGF-β1. The effect of soluble ECMs on cell differentiation was explored by combining them with 3D collagen scaffold culturing human synovium derived mesenchymal stem cells (hSMSCs). Results The decellularization of each tissue was performed and confirmed both histologically [hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) and 4’,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining] and on the basis of dsDNA quantification. The content of hydroxyproline of each tissue was relatively unchanged during the decellularization process when comparing the native and decellularized tissue. Cartilage and meniscus exhibited a significant decrease in sGAG content. The content of hydroxyproline in meniscus-derived ECM was the highest when compared with other tissues, while sGAG content in cartilage was the highest. Interestingly, a tissue-specific composition of most of the growth factors was measured in each soluble decellularized ECM and specific differentiation potential was particularly evident in cartilage, ligament and bone derived ECMs. Conclusion In this study, soluble decellularized ECMs exhibited differences based on their tissue of origin and the present results are important going forward in the field of musculoskeletal regeneration therapy.
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- Hiroto Hanai
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedics, Tejasvini Hospital, Mangalore, India
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Center for Cellular and Molecular Engineering, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.,Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan.,Institute for Medical Science in Sports, Osaka Health Science University, Osaka, Japan.,Global Center for Medical Engineering and Informatics, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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de Melo BA, Jodat YA, Cruz EM, Benincasa JC, Shin SR, Porcionatto MA. Strategies to use fibrinogen as bioink for 3D bioprinting fibrin-based soft and hard tissues. Acta Biomater 2020; 117:60-76. [PMID: 32949823 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Fibrin gel has been widely used for engineering various types of tissues due to its biocompatible nature, biodegradability, and tunable mechanical and nanofibrous structural properties. Despite their promising regenerative capacity and extensive biocompatibility with various tissue types, fibrin-based biomaterials are often notoriously known as burdensome candidates for 3D biofabrication and bioprinting. The high viscosity of fibrin (crosslinked form) hinders proper ink extrusion, and its pre-polymer form, fibrinogen, is not capable of maintaining shape fidelity. To overcome these limitations and empower fibrinogen-based bioinks for fibrin biomimetics and regenerative applications, different strategies can be practiced. The aim of this review is to report the strategies that bring fabrication compatibility to these bioinks through mixing fibrinogen with printable biomaterials, using supporting bath supplemented with crosslinking agents, and crosslinking fibrin in situ. Moreover, the review discusses some of the recent advances in 3D bioprinting of biomimetic soft and hard tissues using fibrinogen-based bioinks, and highlights the impacts of these strategies on fibrin properties, its bioactivity, and the functionality of the consequent biomimetic tissue. Statement of Significance Due to its biocompatible nature, biodegradability, and tunable mechanical and nanofibrous structural properties, fibrin gel has been widely employed in tissue engineering and more recently, used as in 3D bioprinting. The fibrinogen's poor printable properties make it difficult to maintain the 3D shape of bioprinted constructs. Our work describes the strategies employed in tissue engineering to allow the 3D bioprinting of fibrinogen-based bioinks, such as the combination of fibrinogen with printable biomaterials, the in situ fibrin crosslinking, and the use of supporting bath supplemented with crosslinking agents. Further, this review discuss the application of 3D bioprinting technology to biofabricate fibrin-based soft and hard tissues for biomedical applications, and discuss current limitations and future of such in vitro models.
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Wei W, Ma Y, Yao X, Zhou W, Wang X, Li C, Lin J, He Q, Leptihn S, Ouyang H. Advanced hydrogels for the repair of cartilage defects and regeneration. Bioact Mater 2020; 6:998-1011. [PMID: 33102942 PMCID: PMC7557878 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Cartilage defects are one of the most common symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative disease that affects millions of people world-wide and places a significant socio-economic burden on society. Hydrogels, which are a class of biomaterials that are elastic, and display smooth surfaces while exhibiting high water content, are promising candidates for cartilage regeneration. In recent years, various kinds of hydrogels have been developed and applied for the repair of cartilage defects in vitro or in vivo, some of which are hopeful to enter clinical trials. In this review, recent research findings and developments of hydrogels for cartilage defects repair are summarized. We discuss the principle of cartilage regeneration, and outline the requirements that have to be fulfilled for the deployment of hydrogels for medical applications. We also highlight the development of advanced hydrogels with tailored properties for different kinds of cartilage defects to meet the requirements of cartilage tissue engineering and precision medicine. The biotechnology of developing hydrogels for cartilage defects repair is promising. The principle for cartilage regeneration using hydrogels and requirements for clinical transformation are summarized. Advanced hydrogels with tailored properties for different kinds of cartilage defects are discussed.
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- Wei Wei
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital & Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute & School of Basic Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital & Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute & School of Basic Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital & Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute & School of Basic Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital & Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute & School of Basic Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital & Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute & School of Basic Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital & Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute & School of Basic Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital & Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute & School of Basic Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital & Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute & School of Basic Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital & Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute & School of Basic Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital & Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute & School of Basic Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China.,China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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Graphene oxide-modified 3D acellular cartilage extracellular matrix scaffold for cartilage regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 119:111603. [PMID: 33321647 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Articular cartilage regeneration is a challenge in orthopedics and tissue engineering. This study prepared a graphene oxide (GO)-modified 3D acellular cartilage extracellular matrix (ACM) scaffold for cartilage repair. Cartilage slices were decellularized using a combination of physical and chemical methods of fabricating ACM particles. GO was crosslinked with the ACM by 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride and N-hydroxy succinimide to prepare a composite scaffold. GO modification improved the internal structure and mechanical properties of the scaffold. The GO-modified (2 mg/mL) composite scaffold promoted cell adhesion, cell proliferation, and chondrogenic differentiation in vitro. Experiments on subcutaneous implantation in rats demonstrated that the composite scaffold had good biocompatibility and mild inflammatory response. After 12 weeks of implantation, the composite scaffold loaded with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells completely bridged the cartilage defects in the rabbit knee with hyaline cartilage. Results indicated that the GO-modified 3D ACM composite scaffold can provide a powerful platform for cartilage tissue engineering and articular cartilage injury treatment.
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Olvera D, Sathy BN, Kelly DJ. Spatial Presentation of Tissue-Specific Extracellular Matrix Components along Electrospun Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering the Bone-Ligament Interface. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:5145-5161. [PMID: 33455265 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The bone-ligament interface transitions from a highly organized type I collagen rich matrix to a nonmineralized fibrocartilage region and finally to a mineralized fibrocartilage region that interfaces with the bone. Therefore, engineering the bone-ligament interface requires a biomaterial substrate capable of maintaining or directing the spatially defined differentiation of multiple cell phenotypes. To date the appropriate combination of biophysical and biochemical factors that can be used to engineer such a biomaterial substrate remain unknown. Here we show that microfiber scaffolds functionalized with tissue-specific extracellular matrix (ECM) components can direct the differentiation of MSCs toward the phenotypes seen at the bone-ligament interface. Ligament-ECM (L-ECM) promoted the expression of the ligament-marker gene tenomodulin (TNMD) and higher levels of type I and III collagen expression compared to functionalization with commercially available type I collagen. Functionalization of microfiber scaffolds with cartilage-ECM (C-ECM) promoted chondrogenesis of MSCs, as evidenced by adoption of a round cell morphology and increased SRY-box 9 (SOX9) expression in the absence of exogenous growth factors. Next, we fabricated a multiphasic scaffold by controlling the spatial presentation of L-ECM and C-ECM along the length of a single electrospun microfiber construct, with the distal region of the C-ECM coated fibers additionally functionalized with an apatite layer (using simulated body fluid) to promote endochondral ossification. These ECM functionalized scaffolds promoted spatially defined differentiation of MSCs, with higher expression of TNMD observed in the region functionalized with L-ECM, and higher expression of type X collagen and osteopontin (markers of endochondral ossification) observed at the end of the scaffold functionalized with C-ECM and the apatite coating. Our results demonstrate the utility of tissue-specific ECM derived components as a cue for directing MSC differentiation when engineering complex multiphasic interfaces such as the bone-ligament enthesis.
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- Dinorath Olvera
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.,Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.,Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.,Centre for Nanosciences & Molecular Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, Kerala 682041, India
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.,Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.,Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin 2, Ireland.,Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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Claudio‐Rizo JA, Hernandez‐Hernandez NG, Cano‐Salazar LF, Flores‐Guía TE, Cruz‐Durán FN, Cabrera‐Munguía DA, Becerra‐Rodríguez JJ. Novel semi‐interpenetrated networks based on collagen‐polyurethane‐polysaccharides in hydrogel state for biomedical applications. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.49739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Jesús A. Claudio‐Rizo
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila Saltillo Coahuila Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila Saltillo Coahuila Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila Saltillo Coahuila Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila Saltillo Coahuila Mexico
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Filová E, Tonar Z, Lukášová V, Buzgo M, Litvinec A, Rampichová M, Beznoska J, Plencner M, Staffa A, Daňková J, Soural M, Chvojka J, Malečková A, Králíčková M, Amler E. Hydrogel Containing Anti-CD44-Labeled Microparticles, Guide Bone Tissue Formation in Osteochondral Defects in Rabbits. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1504. [PMID: 32751860 PMCID: PMC7466545 DOI: 10.3390/nano10081504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Hydrogels are suitable for osteochondral defect regeneration as they mimic the viscoelastic environment of cartilage. However, their biomechanical properties are not sufficient to withstand high mechanical forces. Therefore, we have prepared electrospun poly-ε-caprolactone-chitosan (PCL-chit) and poly(ethylene oxide)-chitosan (PEO-chit) nanofibers, and FTIR analysis confirmed successful blending of chitosan with other polymers. The biocompatibility of PCL-chit and PEO-chit scaffolds was tested; fibrochondrocytes and chondrocytes seeded on PCL-chit showed superior metabolic activity. The PCL-chit nanofibers were cryogenically grinded into microparticles (mean size of about 500 µm) and further modified by polyethylene glycol-biotin in order to bind the anti-CD44 antibody, a glycoprotein interacting with hyaluronic acid (PCL-chit-PEGb-antiCD44). The PCL-chit or PCL-chit-PEGb-antiCD44 microparticles were mixed with a composite gel (collagen/fibrin/platelet rich plasma) to improve its biomechanical properties. The storage modulus was higher in the composite gel with microparticles compared to fibrin. The Eloss of the composite gel and fibrin was higher than that of the composite gel with microparticles. The composite gel either with or without microparticles was further tested in vivo in a model of osteochondral defects in rabbits. PCL-chit-PEGb-antiCD44 significantly enhanced osteogenic regeneration, mainly by desmogenous ossification, but decreased chondrogenic differentiation in the defects. PCL-chit-PEGb showed a more homogeneous distribution of hyaline cartilage and enhanced hyaline cartilage differentiation.
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- Eva Filová
- Department of Tissue Engineering, Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Science, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic; (E.F.); (M.B.); (A.L.); (M.R.); (M.P.); (A.S.); (J.D.); (E.A.)
- Institute of Biophysics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, V Uvalu 84, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Histology and Embryology and Biomedical Center, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University in Prague, Husova 3, 305 06 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (Z.T.); (A.M.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Science, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic; (E.F.); (M.B.); (A.L.); (M.R.); (M.P.); (A.S.); (J.D.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Science, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic; (E.F.); (M.B.); (A.L.); (M.R.); (M.P.); (A.S.); (J.D.); (E.A.)
- Institute of Biophysics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, V Uvalu 84, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Science, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic; (E.F.); (M.B.); (A.L.); (M.R.); (M.P.); (A.S.); (J.D.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Science, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic; (E.F.); (M.B.); (A.L.); (M.R.); (M.P.); (A.S.); (J.D.); (E.A.)
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- Hospital of Rudolfa and Stefanie, a. s., Máchova 400, 256 30 Benešov, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Science, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic; (E.F.); (M.B.); (A.L.); (M.R.); (M.P.); (A.S.); (J.D.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Science, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic; (E.F.); (M.B.); (A.L.); (M.R.); (M.P.); (A.S.); (J.D.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Science, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic; (E.F.); (M.B.); (A.L.); (M.R.); (M.P.); (A.S.); (J.D.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University, 17. listopadu 12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic;
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- Faculty of Textile Engineering, Technical University of Liberec, Studentská 2, 461 17 Liberec, Czech Republic;
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- Institute of Histology and Embryology and Biomedical Center, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University in Prague, Husova 3, 305 06 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (Z.T.); (A.M.); (M.K.)
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- Institute of Histology and Embryology and Biomedical Center, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University in Prague, Husova 3, 305 06 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (Z.T.); (A.M.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Science, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic; (E.F.); (M.B.); (A.L.); (M.R.); (M.P.); (A.S.); (J.D.); (E.A.)
- Institute of Biophysics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, V Uvalu 84, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
- Student Science s.r.o., Národních Hrdinů 279, Dolní Počernice, 190 12 Prague, Czech Republic
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