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Cao Y, Fan R, Zhu K, Gao Y. Advances in Functionalized Hydrogels in the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Drug-Delivery Strategies. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39227344 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c09623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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Myocardial infarction (MI) is a serious cardiovascular disease with high morbidity and mortality rates, posing a significant threat to patient's health and quality of life. Following a MI, the damaged myocardial tissue is typically not fully repaired, leading to permanent impairment of myocardial function. While traditional treatments can alleviate symptoms and reduce pain, their ability to repair damaged heart muscle tissue is limited. Functionalized hydrogels, a broad category of materials with diverse functionalities, can enhance the properties of hydrogels to cater to the needs of tissue engineering, drug delivery, medical dressings, and other applications. Recently, functionalized hydrogels have emerged as a promising new therapeutic approach for the treatment of MI. Functionalized hydrogels possess outstanding biocompatibility, customizable mechanical properties, and drug-release capabilities. These properties enable them to offer scaffold support, drug release, and tissue regeneration promotion, making them a promising approach for treating MI. This paper aims to evaluate the advancements and delivery methods of functionalized hydrogels for treating MI, while also discussing their potential and the challenges they may pose for future clinical use.
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- Yuchen Cao
- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan 030032, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan 030032, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan 030032, China
- Shanxi Academy of Advanced Research and Innovation, Taiyuan 030032, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan 030032, China
- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Taiyuan 030032, China
- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030032, China
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Yu C, Qiu Y, Yao F, Wang C, Li J. Chemically Programmed Hydrogels for Spatiotemporal Modulation of the Cardiac Pathological Microenvironment. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2404264. [PMID: 38830198 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202404264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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After myocardial infarction (MI), sustained ischemic events induce pathological microenvironments characterized by ischemia-hypoxia, oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, matrix remodeling, and fibrous scarring. Conventional clinical therapies lack spatially targeted and temporally responsive modulation of the infarct microenvironment, leading to limited myocardial repair. Engineered hydrogels have a chemically programmed toolbox for minimally invasive localization of the pathological microenvironment and personalized responsive modulation over different pathological periods. Chemically programmed strategies for crosslinking interactions, interfacial binding, and topological microstructures in hydrogels enable minimally invasive implantation and in situ integration tailored to the myocardium. This enhances substance exchange and signal interactions within the infarcted microenvironment. Programmed responsive polymer networks, intelligent micro/nanoplatforms, and biological therapeutic cues contribute to the formation of microenvironment-modulated hydrogels with precise targeting, spatiotemporal control, and on-demand feedback. Therefore, this review summarizes the features of the MI microenvironment and chemically programmed schemes for hydrogels to conform, integrate, and modulate the cardiac pathological microenvironment. Chemically programmed strategies for oxygen-generating, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, provascular, and electrointegrated hydrogels to stimulate iterative and translational cardiac tissue engineering are discussed.
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- Chaojie Yu
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Tissue Engineering Research Center, Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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Hong X, Tian G, Dai B, Zhou X, Gao Y, Zhu L, Liu H, Zhu Q, Zhang L, Zhu Y, Ren D, Guo C, Nan J, Liu X, Wang J, Ren T. Copper-loaded Milk-Protein Derived Microgel Preserves Cardiac Metabolic Homeostasis After Myocardial Infarction. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2401527. [PMID: 39007192 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Myocardial Infarction (MI) is a leading cause of death worldwide. Metabolic modulation is a promising therapeutic approach to prevent adverse remodeling after MI. However, whether material-derived cues can treat MI through metabolic regulation is mainly unexplored. Herein, a Cu2+ loaded casein microgel (CuCMG) aiming to rescue the pathological intramyocardial metabolism for MI amelioration is developed. Cu2+ is an important ion factor involved in metabolic pathways, and intracardiac copper drain is observed after MI. It is thus speculated that intramyocardial supplementation of Cu2+ can rescue myocardial metabolism. Casein, a milk-derived protein, is screened out as Cu2+ carrier through molecular-docking based on Cu2+ loading capacity and accessibility. CuCMGs notably attenuate MI-induced cardiac dysfunction and maladaptive remodeling, accompanied by increased angiogenesis. The results from unbiased transcriptome profiling and oxidative phosphorylation analyses support the hypothesis that CuCMG prominently rescued the metabolic homeostasis of myocardium after MI. These findings enhance the understanding of the design and application of metabolic-modulating biomaterials for ischemic cardiomyopathy therapy.
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- Xiaoqian Hong
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- State Key Laboratory of Transvascular Implantation Devices, Heart Regeneration and Repair Key Laboratory Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- State Key Laboratory of Transvascular Implantation Devices, Heart Regeneration and Repair Key Laboratory Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- Binjiang Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- State Key Laboratory of Transvascular Implantation Devices, Heart Regeneration and Repair Key Laboratory Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- State Key Laboratory of Transvascular Implantation Devices, Heart Regeneration and Repair Key Laboratory Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- State Key Laboratory of Transvascular Implantation Devices, Heart Regeneration and Repair Key Laboratory Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310023, China
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- Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transvascular Implantation Devices, Heart Regeneration and Repair Key Laboratory Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- Binjiang Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310023, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- State Key Laboratory of Transvascular Implantation Devices, Heart Regeneration and Repair Key Laboratory Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- State Key Laboratory of Transvascular Implantation Devices, Heart Regeneration and Repair Key Laboratory Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- State Key Laboratory of Transvascular Implantation Devices, Heart Regeneration and Repair Key Laboratory Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- State Key Laboratory of Transvascular Implantation Devices, Heart Regeneration and Repair Key Laboratory Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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Zhang L, Shao L, Li J, Zhang Y, Shen Z. Annexin A1-Loaded Alginate Hydrogel Promotes Cardiac Repair via Modulation of Macrophage Phenotypes after Myocardial Infarction. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:3232-3241. [PMID: 38556725 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Myocardial infarction (MI) is associated with inflammatory reaction, which is a pivotal component in MI pathogenesis. Moreover, excessive inflammation post-MI can lead to cardiac dysfunction and adverse remodeling, emphasizing the critical need for an effective inflammation-regulating treatment for cardiac repair. Macrophage polarization is crucial in the inflammation process, indicating its potential as an adjunct therapy for MI. In this study, we developed an injectable alginate hydrogel loaded with annexin A1 (AnxA1, an endogenous anti-inflammatory and pro-resolving mediator) for MI treatment. In vitro results showed that the composite hydrogel had good biocompatibility and consistently released AnxA1 for several days. Additionally, this hydrogel led to a reduced number of pro-inflammatory macrophages and an increased proportion of pro-healing macrophages via the adenosine monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (AMPK)-mammalian target of the rapamycin (mTOR) axis. Furthermore, the intramyocardial injection of this composite hydrogel into a mouse MI model effectively modulated macrophage transition to pro-healing phenotypes. This transition mitigated early inflammatory responses and cardiac fibrosis, promoted angiogenesis, and improved cardiac function. Therefore, our study findings suggest that combining biomaterials and endogenous proteins for MI treatment is a promising approach for limiting adverse cardiac remodeling, preventing cardiac damage, and preserving the function of infarcted hearts.
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- Lingling Zhang
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, P. R. China
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine and Medical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University and Nantong First People's Hospital, Nantong 226001, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, P. R. China
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Liang Y, Shuai Q, Zhang X, Jin S, Guo Y, Yu Z, Xu X, Ao R, Peng Z, Lv H, He S, Wang C, Song G, Liu Z, Zhao H, Feng Q, Du R, Zheng B, Chen Z, Xie J. Incorporation of Decidual Stromal Cells Derived Exosomes in Sodium Alginate Hydrogel as an Innovative Therapeutic Strategy for Advancing Endometrial Regeneration and Reinstating Fertility. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303674. [PMID: 38315148 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Intrauterine adhesion (IUA) stands as a prevalent medical condition characterized by endometrial fibrosis and scar tissue formation within the uterine cavity, resulting in infertility and, in severe cases, recurrent miscarriages. Cell therapy, especially with stem cells, offers an alternative to surgery, but concerns about uncontrolled differentiation and tumorigenicity limit its use. Exosomes, more stable and immunogenicity-reduced than parent cells, have emerged as a promising avenue for IUA treatment. In this study, a novel approach has been proposed wherein exosomes originating from decidual stromal cells (DSCs) are encapsulated within sodium alginate hydrogel (SAH) scaffolds to repair endometrial damage and restore fertility in a mouse IUA model. Current results demonstrate that in situ injection of DSC-derived exosomes (DSC-exos)/SAH into the uterine cavity has the capability to induce uterine angiogenesis, initiate mesenchymal-to-epithelial transformation (MET), facilitate collagen fiber remodeling and dissolution, promote endometrial regeneration, enhance endometrial receptivity, and contribute to the recovery of fertility. RNA sequencing and advanced bioinformatics analysis reveal miRNA enrichment in exosomes, potentially supporting endometrial repair. This finding elucidates how DSC-exos/SAH mechanistically fosters collagen ablation, endometrium regeneration, and fertility recovery, holding the potential to introduce a novel IUA treatment and offering invaluable insights into the realm of regenerative medicine.
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- Yuxiang Liang
- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Human Disease and Animal Models, Experimental Animal Center of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (Shanxi Bethune Hospital), Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Human Disease and Animal Models, Experimental Animal Center of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Human Disease and Animal Models, Experimental Animal Center of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Human Disease and Animal Models, Experimental Animal Center of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Human Disease and Animal Models, Experimental Animal Center of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Environmental Pathogenicity and Prevention (Shanxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Cell Regeneration, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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Ahmad N, Bukhari SNA, Hussain MA, Ejaz H, Munir MU, Amjad MW. Nanoparticles incorporated hydrogels for delivery of antimicrobial agents: developments and trends. RSC Adv 2024; 14:13535-13564. [PMID: 38665493 PMCID: PMC11043667 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00631c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The prevention and treatment of microbial infections is an imminent global public health concern due to the poor antimicrobial performance of the existing antimicrobial regime and rapidly emerging antibiotic resistance in pathogenic microbes. In order to overcome these problems and effectively control bacterial infections, various new treatment modalities have been identified. To attempt this, various micro- and macro-molecular antimicrobial agents that function by microbial membrane disruption have been developed with improved antimicrobial activity and lesser resistance. Antimicrobial nanoparticle-hydrogels systems comprising antimicrobial agents (antibiotics, biological extracts, and antimicrobial peptides) loaded nanoparticles or antimicrobial nanoparticles (metal or metal oxide) constitute an important class of biomaterials for the prevention and treatment of infections. Hydrogels that incorporate nanoparticles can offer an effective strategy for delivering antimicrobial agents (or nanoparticles) in a controlled, sustained, and targeted manner. In this review, we have described an overview of recent advancements in nanoparticle-hydrogel hybrid systems for antimicrobial agent delivery. Firstly, we have provided an overview of the nanoparticle hydrogel system and discussed various advantages of these systems in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. Thereafter, different hybrid hydrogel systems encapsulating antibacterial metal/metal oxide nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, antibiotics, biological extracts, and antimicrobial peptides for controlling infections have been reviewed in detail. Finally, the challenges and future prospects of nanoparticle-hydrogel systems have been discussed.
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- Naveed Ahmad
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University Sakaka 72388 Aljouf Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University Sakaka 72388 Aljouf Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Organic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab Lahore 54590 Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University Sakaka 72388 Aljouf Saudi Arabia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queens-land 4072 Australia
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- 6 Center for Ultrasound Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh 15213 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
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Xu Q, Xiao Z, Yang Q, Yu T, Deng X, Chen N, Huang Y, Wang L, Guo J, Wang J. Hydrogel-based cardiac repair and regeneration function in the treatment of myocardial infarction. Mater Today Bio 2024; 25:100978. [PMID: 38434571 PMCID: PMC10907859 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.100978] [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: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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A life-threatening illness that poses a serious threat to human health is myocardial infarction. It may result in a significant number of myocardial cells dying, dilated left ventricles, dysfunctional heart function, and ultimately cardiac failure. Based on the development of emerging biomaterials and the lack of clinical treatment methods and cardiac donors for myocardial infarction, hydrogels with good compatibility have been gradually applied to the treatment of myocardial infarction. Specifically, based on the three processes of pathophysiology of myocardial infarction, we summarized various types of hydrogels designed for myocardial tissue engineering in recent years, including natural hydrogels, intelligent hydrogels, growth factors, stem cells, and microRNA-loaded hydrogels. In addition, we also describe the heart patch and preparation techniques that promote the repair of MI heart function. Although most of these hydrogels are still in the preclinical research stage and lack of clinical trials, they have great potential for further application in the future. It is expected that this review will improve our knowledge of and offer fresh approaches to treating myocardial infarction.
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- Qiaxin Xu
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic Diseases, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic Diseases, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Imaging for Clinical Translation, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic Diseases, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic Diseases, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic Diseases, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic Diseases, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic Diseases, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic Diseases, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic Diseases, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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Liu Y, Shi C, Ming P, Yuan L, Jiang X, Jiang M, Cai R, Lan X, Xiao J, Tao G. Biomimetic fabrication of sr-silk fibroin co-assembly hydroxyapatite based microspheres with angiogenic and osteogenic properties for bone tissue engineering. Mater Today Bio 2024; 25:101011. [PMID: 38445010 PMCID: PMC10912917 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101011] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Bone defects caused by trauma, tumor resection, or developmental abnormalities are important issues in clinical practice. The vigorous development of tissue engineering technology provides new ideas and directions for regenerating bone defects. Hydroxyapatite (HAp), a bioactive ceramic, is extensively used in bone tissue engineering because of its excellent osteoinductive performance. However, its application is challenged by its single function and conventional environment-unfriendly synthesis methods. In this study, we successfully "green" synthesized sr-silk fibroin co-assembly hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (Sr-SF-HA) using silk fibroin (SF) as a biomineralized template, thus enabling it to have angiogenic activity and achieving the combination of organic and inorganic substances. Then, the rough composite microspheres loaded with Sr-SF-HA (CS/Sr-SF-HA) through electrostatic spraying technology and freeze-drying method were prepared. The CCK-8 test and live/dead cell staining showed excellent biocompatibility of CS/Sr-SF-HA. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, alizarin red staining (ARS), immunofluorescence, western blotting, and qRT-PCR test showed that CS/Sr-SF-HA activated the expression of related genes and proteins, thus inducing the osteogenic differentiation of rBMSCs. Moreover, tube formation experiments, scratch experiments, immunofluorescence, and qRT-PCR detection indicated that CS/Sr-SF-HA have good angiogenic activity. Furthermore, in vivo studies showed that the CS/Sr-SF-HA possesses excellent biocompatibility, vascular activity, as well as ectopic osteogenic ability in the subcutaneous pocket of rats. This study indicates that the construction of CS/Sr-SF-HA with angiogenic and osteogenic properties has great potential for bone tissue engineering.
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- Yunfei Liu
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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Gao H, Liu S, Qin S, Yang J, Yue T, Ye B, Tang Y, Feng J, Hou J, Danzeng D. Injectable hydrogel-based combination therapy for myocardial infarction: a systematic review and Meta-analysis of preclinical trials. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2024; 24:119. [PMID: 38383333 PMCID: PMC10882925 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-024-03742-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study evaluates the effectiveness of a combined regimen involving injectable hydrogels for the treatment of experimental myocardial infarction. PATIENT CONCERNS Myocardial infarction is an acute illness that negatively affects quality of life and increases mortality rates. Experimental models of myocardial infarction can aid in disease research by allowing for the development of therapies that effectively manage disease progression and promote tissue repair. DIAGNOSIS Experimental animal models of myocardial infarction were established using the ligation method on the anterior descending branch of the left coronary artery (LAD). INTERVENTIONS The efficacy of intracardiac injection of hydrogels, combined with cells, drugs, cytokines, extracellular vesicles, or nucleic acid therapies, was evaluated to assess the functional and morphological improvements in the post-infarction heart achieved through the combined hydrogel regimen. OUTCOMES A literature review was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane databases. A total of 83 papers, including studies on 1332 experimental animals (rats, mice, rabbits, sheep, and pigs), were included in the meta-analysis based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The overall effect size observed in the group receiving combined hydrogel therapy, compared to the group receiving hydrogel treatment alone, resulted in an ejection fraction (EF) improvement of 8.87% [95% confidence interval (CI): 7.53, 10.21] and a fractional shortening (FS) improvement of 6.31% [95% CI: 5.94, 6.67] in rat models, while in mice models, the improvements were 16.45% [95% CI: 11.29, 21.61] for EF and 5.68% [95% CI: 5.15, 6.22] for FS. The most significant improvements in EF (rats: MD = 9.63% [95% CI: 4.02, 15.23]; mice: MD = 23.93% [95% CI: 17.52, 30.84]) and FS (rats: MD = 8.55% [95% CI: 2.54, 14.56]; mice: MD = 5.68% [95% CI: 5.15, 6.22]) were observed when extracellular vesicle therapy was used. Although there have been significant results in large animal experiments, the number of studies conducted in this area is limited. CONCLUSION The present study demonstrates that combining hydrogel with other therapies effectively improves heart function and morphology. Further preclinical research using large animal models is necessary for additional study and validation.
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- Han Gao
- School of Medicine, Tibet University, Lhasa, Tibet, China
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- School of Medicine, Tibet University, Lhasa, Tibet, China
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- School of Medicine, Tibet University, Lhasa, Tibet, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- School of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Chengdu Third People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Medicine, Tibet University, Lhasa, Tibet, China.
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Liang J, Lv R, Li M, Chai J, Wang S, Yan W, Zheng Z, Li P. Hydrogels for the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction: Design and Therapeutic Strategies. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300302. [PMID: 37815522 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have become the leading global burden of diseases in recent years and are the primary cause of human mortality and loss of healthy life expectancy. Myocardial infarction (MI) is the top cause of CVDs-related deaths, and its incidence is increasing worldwide every year. Recently, hydrogels have garnered great interest from researchers as a promising therapeutic option for cardiac tissue repair after MI. This is due to their excellent properties, including biocompatibility, mechanical properties, injectable properties, anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidant properties, angiogenic properties, and conductive properties. This review discusses the advantages of hydrogels as a novel treatment for cardiac tissue repair after MI. The design strategies of various hydrogels in MI treatment are then summarized, and the latest research progress in the field is classified. Finally, the future perspectives of this booming field are also discussed at the end of this review.
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- Jiaheng Liang
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT), Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT), Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
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Zhang T, Xiang Z, Liu L, Ma Z, Panteleev M, Ataullakhanov FI, Shi Q. Bioinspired Platelet-Anchored Electrospun Meshes for Tight Inflammation Manipulation and Chronic Diabetic Wound Healing. Macromol Biosci 2023; 23:e2300036. [PMID: 37259884 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300036] [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: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Tight manipulation of the initial leukocytes infiltration and macrophages plasticity toward the M2 phenotype remain a challenge for diabetic wound healing. Inspired by the platelet function and platelet-macrophage interaction, a platelet-anchored polylactic acid-b-polyethylene glycol-b-polylactic acid (PLA-PEG-PLA) electrospun dressing is developed for inflammatory modulation and diabetic wounds healing acceleration. PLA-PEG-PLA electrospun meshes encapsulated with thymosin β4 (Tβ4) and CaCl2 is fabricated with electrospinning, followed by immersion of electrospun mesh in platelet-rich plasma to firmly anchor the platelets. It is demonstrated that the anchored platelets on electrospun mesh can enhance the initial macrophage recruitment and control the Tβ4 release from electrospun meshes to facilitate the macrophages polarization to the M2 phenotype. The inflammatory regulation promotes the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and the migration of vascular endothelial cells for angiogenesis, resulting in accelerated diabetic wounds healing. Therefore, this work paved a new way to design platelet-inspired electrospun meshes for inflammation manipulation and diabetic wound healing.
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- Tianci Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
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- Dmitry Rogachev Natl Res Ctr Pediat Hematol Oncol, 1 Samory Mashela St, Moscow, 117198, Russia
- Faculty of Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory, 1, build. 2, GSP-1, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- Dmitry Rogachev Natl Res Ctr Pediat Hematol Oncol, 1 Samory Mashela St, Moscow, 117198, Russia
- Faculty of Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory, 1, build. 2, GSP-1, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Key Laboratory of Polymeric Materials Design and Synthesis for Biomedical Function, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Wang Y, Li J, Han H, Huang H, Du H, Cheng L, Ma C, Cai Y, Li G, Tao J, Cheng P. Application of locally responsive design of biomaterials based on microenvironmental changes in myocardial infarction. iScience 2023; 26:107662. [PMID: 37670787 PMCID: PMC10475519 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Morbidity and mortality caused by acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are on the rise, posing a grave threat to the health of the general population. Up to now, interventional, surgical, and pharmaceutical therapies have been the main treatment methods for AMI. Effective and timely reperfusion therapy decreases mortality, but it cannot stimulate myocardial cell regeneration or reverse ventricular remodeling. Cell therapy, gene therapy, immunotherapy, anti-inflammatory therapy, and several other techniques are utilized by researchers to improve patients' prognosis. In recent years, biomaterials for AMI therapy have become a hot spot in medical care. Biomaterials furnish a microenvironment conducive to cell growth and deliver therapeutic factors that stimulate cell regeneration and differentiation. Biomaterials adapt to the complex microenvironment and respond to changes in local physical and biochemical conditions. Therefore, environmental factors and material properties must be taken into account when designing biomaterials for the treatment of AMI. This article will review the factors that need to be fully considered in the design of biological materials.
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- Yiren Wang
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Mathematics, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
- Ultrasound in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Biomechanics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 610072, China
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Yuan J, Yang H, Liu C, Shao L, Zhang H, Lu K, Wang J, Wang Y, Yu Q, Zhang Y, Yu Y, Shen Z. Microneedle Patch Loaded with Exosomes Containing MicroRNA-29b Prevents Cardiac Fibrosis after Myocardial Infarction. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2202959. [PMID: 36739582 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202202959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Myocardial infarction (MI) is a cardiovascular disease that poses a serious threat to human health. Uncontrolled and excessive cardiac fibrosis after MI has been recognized as a primary contributor to mortality by heart failure. Thus, prevention of fibrosis or alleviation of fibrosis progression is important for cardiac repair. To this end, a biocompatible microneedle (MN) patch based on gelatin is fabricated to load exosomes containing microRNA-29b (miR-29b) mimics with antifibrotic activity to prevent excessive cardiac fibrosis after MI. Exosomes are isolated from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells and loaded with miR-29b mimics via electroporation, which can be internalized effectively in cardiac fibroblasts to upregulate the expression of miR-29b and downregulate the expression of fibrosis-related proteins. After being implanted in the infarcted heart of a mouse MI model, the MN patch can increase the retention of loaded exosomes in the infarcted myocardium, leading to alleviation of inflammation, reduction of the infarct size, inhibition of fibrosis, and improvement of cardiac function. This design explored the MN patch as a suitable platform to deliver exosomes containing antifibrotic biomolecules locally for the prevention of cardiac fibrosis, showing the potential for MI treatment in clinical applications.
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- Jianping Yuan
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, P. R. China
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Baotou Central Hospital, Baotou, 014040, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215007, P. R. China
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Chen J, Xia Y, Lan Q, Hu M, Xu Y, Wu Q, Liu X, Liu Y. Alginate based photothermal cryogels boost ferrous-supply for enhanced antibacterial chemodynamic therapy and accelerated wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 232:123473. [PMID: 36731707 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Uncontrolled hemorrhage is a main cause of pre-hospital death. Given the importance of hemostatic wound dressings in pre-hospital emergency treatment, novel composite materials are required for fast hemostasis, synergistic bacterial ablation with negligible resistance and wound healing acceleration. Herein, multifunctional SCTF cryogels were fabricated by the simultaneous cross-linking of sodium alginate (SA) and tannic acid (TA) with Fe3+ ions. As a result, the prepared SCTF cryogels consisted of Fe3+/TA-based metal phenolic networks (MPNs) and Fe3+/SA-based 3D skeleton for collagen (CA). MPNs endowed the cryogels with photothermal effect, photothermal-enhanced Fenton activity and pH/photothermal dual-responsive release property of TA and Fe2+, which were beneficial for the antibacterial capacity. Due to the intrinsic high porosity, in vitro and in vivo assays demonstrated that SCTF cryogels possessed good hemostatic capacity. Moreover, the synergistic photothermal therapy (PTT), chemodynamic therapy (CDT) and pH/photothermal responsive chemo-therapy dramatically enhanced the bactericidal efficacy of SCTF cryogels both in vitro and in vivo. Eventually, their outstanding healing-accelerating effects were confirmed via animal experiments, which were attributed to the presence of CA and TA. Therefore, the developed composite materials could offer new strategy on exploiting multifunctional wound dressing for clinical applications in the future.
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- Jia Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmacy Development, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmacy Development, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmacy Development, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmacy Development, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmacy Development, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmacy Development, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Diagnostics, Institute of Aging Research, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmacy Development, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China.
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Gil-Cabrerizo P, Scaccheti I, Garbayo E, Blanco-Prieto MJ. Cardiac tissue engineering for myocardial infarction treatment. Eur J Pharm Sci 2023; 185:106439. [PMID: 37003408 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Myocardial infarction is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Current treatments can relieve the symptoms of myocardial ischemia but cannot repair the necrotic myocardial tissue. Novel therapeutic strategies based on cellular therapy, extracellular vesicles, non-coding RNAs and growth factors have been designed to restore cardiac function while inducing cardiomyocyte cycle re-entry, ensuring angiogenesis and cardioprotection, and preventing ventricular remodeling. However, they face low stability, cell engraftment issues or enzymatic degradation in vivo, and it is thus essential to combine them with biomaterial-based delivery systems. Microcarriers, nanocarriers, cardiac patches and injectable hydrogels have yielded promising results in preclinical studies, some of which are currently being tested in clinical trials. In this review, we cover the recent advances made in cellular and acellular therapies used for cardiac repair after MI. We present current trends in cardiac tissue engineering related to the use of microcarriers, nanocarriers, cardiac patches and injectable hydrogels as biomaterial-based delivery systems for biologics. Finally, we discuss some of the most crucial aspects that should be addressed in order to advance towards the clinical translation of cardiac tissue engineering approaches.
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- Paula Gil-Cabrerizo
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, Pamplona, C/Irunlarrea 1, E-31080, Spain.; Navarra Institute for Health Research, IdiSNA, Pamplona, C/Irunlarrea 3, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, Pamplona, C/Irunlarrea 1, E-31080, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, Pamplona, C/Irunlarrea 1, E-31080, Spain.; Navarra Institute for Health Research, IdiSNA, Pamplona, C/Irunlarrea 3, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain..
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, Pamplona, C/Irunlarrea 1, E-31080, Spain.; Navarra Institute for Health Research, IdiSNA, Pamplona, C/Irunlarrea 3, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain..
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Ghamkhari A, Tafti HA, Rabbani S, Ghorbani M, Ghiass MA, Akbarzadeh F, Abbasi F. Ultrasound-Triggered Microbubbles: Novel Targeted Core-Shell for the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction Disease. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:11335-11350. [PMID: 37008126 PMCID: PMC10061684 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c00067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Myocardial infarction (MI) is known as a main cardiovascular disease that leads to extensive cell death by destroying vasculature in the affected cardiac muscle. The development of ultrasound-mediated microbubble destruction has inspired extensive interest in myocardial infarction therapeutics, targeted delivery of drugs, and biomedical imaging. In this work, we describe a novel therapeutic ultrasound system for the targeted delivery of biocompatible microstructures containing basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) to the MI region. The microspheres were fabricated using poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)-heparin-polyethylene glycol- cyclic arginine-glycine-aspartate-platelet (PLGA-HP-PEG-cRGD-platelet). The micrometer-sized core-shell particles consisting of a perfluorohexane (PFH)-core and a PLGA-HP-PEG-cRGD-platelet-shell were prepared using microfluidics. These particles responded adequately to ultrasound irradiation by triggering the vaporization and phase transition of PFH from liquid to gas in order to achieve microbubbles. Ultrasound imaging, encapsulation efficiency cytotoxicity, and cellular uptake of bFGF-MSs were evaluated using human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in vitro. In vivo imaging demonstrated effective accumulation of platelet- microspheres injected into the ischemic myocardium region. The results revealed the potential use of bFGF-loaded microbubbles as a noninvasive and effective carrier for MI therapy.
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- Aliyeh Ghamkhari
- Institute
of Polymeric Materials and Faculty of Polymer Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz 5331817634, Iran
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- Research
Center for Advanced Technologies in Cardiovascular Medicine, Tehran
Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical
Sciences, Tehran 1416753955, Iran
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- Research
Center for Advanced Technologies in Cardiovascular Medicine, Tehran
Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical
Sciences, Tehran 1416753955, Iran
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- Nutrition
Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz IR 51656-65811, Iran
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- Tissue
Engineering Department, Tarbiat Modares
University, Tehran 1411713116, Iran
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- Cardiovascular
Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical
Sciences, Tabriz 5166/15731, Iran
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- Institute
of Polymeric Materials and Faculty of Polymer Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz 5331817634, Iran
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Akram W, Rihan M, Ahmed S, Arora S, Ahmad S, Vashishth R. Marine-Derived Compounds Applied in Cardiovascular Diseases: Submerged Medicinal Industry. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:md21030193. [PMID: 36976242 PMCID: PMC10052127 DOI: 10.3390/md21030193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are among the most impactful illnesses globally. Currently, the available therapeutic option has several side effects, including hypotension, bradycardia, arrhythmia, and alteration in different ion concentrations. Recently, bioactive compounds from natural sources, including plants, microorganisms, and marine creatures, have gained a lot of interest. Marine sources serve as reservoirs for new bioactive metabolites with various pharmacological activities. The marine-derived compound such as omega-3 acid ethyl esters, xyloketal B, asperlin, and saringosterol showed promising results in several CVDs. The present review focuses on marine-derived compounds' cardioprotective potential for hypertension, ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, and atherosclerosis. In addition to therapeutic alternatives, the current use of marine-derived components, the future trajectory, and restrictions are also reviewed.
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- Wasim Akram
- Department of Pharmacology, SPER, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali 160062, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali 160062, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, R. V. Northland Institute of Pharmacy, Dadri 203207, India
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- Department of Food Technology Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- School of BioSciences and Technology-Food Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, India
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Liu X, Gaihre B, Li L, Rezaei A, Tilton M, Elder BD, Lu L. Bioorthogonal "Click Chemistry" Bone Cement with Bioinspired Natural Mimicking Microstructures for Bone Repair. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:1585-1597. [PMID: 36854041 PMCID: PMC10123962 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
Abstract
Current bone cement systems often demand free radical or metal-related initiators and/or catalysts for the crosslinking process, which may cause serious toxicity to the human body. In addition, the resultant dense scaffolds may have a prolonged degradation time and are difficult for cells to infiltrate and form new tissue. In this study, we developed a porous "click" organic-inorganic nanohybrid (PO-click-ON) cement that crosslinks via metal-free biorthogonal click chemistry and forms porous structures mimicking the native bone tissue via particulate leaching. Strain-promoted click reaction enables fast and efficient crosslinking of polymer chains with the exclusion of any toxic initiator or catalyst. The resulting PO-click-ON implants supported exceptional in vitro stem cell adhesion and osteogenic differentiation with a large portion of stem cells infiltrated deep into the scaffolds. In vivo study using a rat cranial defect model demonstrated that the PO-click-ON system achieved outstanding cell adsorption, neovascularization, and bone formation. The porous click cement developed in this study serves as a promising platform with multifunctionality for bone and other tissue engineering applications.
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- Xifeng Liu
- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
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Wu C, Zhang Y, Xu Y, Long L, Hu X, Zhang J, Wang Y. Injectable polyaniline nanorods/alginate hydrogel with AAV9-mediated VEGF overexpression for myocardial infarction treatment. Biomaterials 2023; 296:122088. [PMID: 36898222 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Intramyocardial injection of hydrogels possesses great potential in the minimally invasive treatment of myocardial infarction (MI), but the current injectable hydrogels lack conductivity, long-term angiogenesis inductive ability, and reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging ability, which are essential for myocardium repair. In this study, lignosulfonate-doped polyaniline (PANI/LS) nanorods and adeno-associated virus encoding vascular endothelial growth factor (AAV9-VEGF) are incorporated in the calcium-crosslinked alginate hydrogel to develop an injectable conductive hydrogel with excellent antioxidative and angiogenic ability (Alg-P-AAV hydrogel). Due to the special nanorod morphology, a conductive network is constructed in the hydrogel with the conductivity matching the native myocardium for excitation conduction. The PANI/LS nanorod network may also have large specific surfaces and effectively scavenges ROS to protect cardiomyocytes from oxidative stress damage. AAV9-VEGF transfects the surrounding cardiomyocytes for continuously expressing VEGF, which significantly promotes the proliferation, migration and tube formation of endothelial cells. After injecting the Alg-P-AAV hydrogel around the MI area in rats, the generation of gap junctions and angiogenesis are greatly improved with reduced infarct area and recovered cardiac function. The remarkable therapeutic effect indicates the promising potential of this multi-functional hydrogel for MI treatment.
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- Can Wu
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China.
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Liu W, Zhao N, Yin Q, Zhao X, Guo K, Xian Y, Li S, Wang C, Zhu M, Du Y, Xu FJ, Wang C, Zhou J. Injectable Hydrogels Encapsulating Dual-Functional Au@Pt Core-Shell Nanoparticles Regulate Infarcted Microenvironments and Enhance the Therapeutic Efficacy of Stem Cells through Antioxidant and Electrical Integration. ACS NANO 2023; 17:2053-2066. [PMID: 36695873 PMCID: PMC9933615 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c07436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Injectable functional biomaterials have made significant progress in cardiac regenerative. In addition, how to adjust the abominable infarction microenvironment and introduce therapeutic stem cells to improve the healing effect has become a hotspot. Herein, injectable stem cell vector is prepared by combining natural alginate hydrogel and Au@Pt nanoparticles (Au@Pt/Alg hydrogel) to encapsulate brown adipose stem cells (BASCs). Au@Pt nanoparticles with both antioxidative and conductive properties could effectively eliminate reactive oxygen species, enhance the frequency of action potential release of cardiomyocytes, and further reduce the inflammatory factors of macrophage in vitro. The Au@Pt/Alg hydrogel enhances the antioxidant, differentiation, and paracrine capability of BASCs. The effect of BASCs loaded Au@Pt/Alg hydrogel is evaluated in a rat myocardial infarction (MI) model. The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and heart electrical integration are showed in the MI model. More interestingly, Au@Pt/Alg hydrogel can effectively maintain the paracrine efficiency and pro-angiogenesis effects of BASCs in the infarcted area. This study led us to recognize the great value of Au@Pt/Alg hydrogels for their ability to actively regulate the microenvironment and carry stem cells for MI treatment.
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- Wei Liu
- Beijing
Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Key
Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University
of Chemical Technology, Ministry of Education), Beijing, 100029, China
- Beijing Laboratory
of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University
of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Beijing
Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing
University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing
Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Key
Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University
of Chemical Technology, Ministry of Education), Beijing, 100029, China
- Beijing Laboratory
of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University
of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Beijing
Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing
University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Key
Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University
of Chemical Technology, Ministry of Education), Beijing, 100029, China
- Beijing Laboratory
of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University
of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Beijing
Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing
University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Key
Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University
of Chemical Technology, Ministry of Education), Beijing, 100029, China
- Beijing
Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing
University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing
Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Beijing
Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Beijing
Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Beijing
Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Key
Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University
of Chemical Technology, Ministry of Education), Beijing, 100029, China
- Beijing Laboratory
of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University
of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Beijing
Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing
University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing
Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Beijing
Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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Sun L, Wang Y, Xu D, Zhao Y. Emerging technologies for cardiac tissue engineering and artificial hearts. SMART MEDICINE 2023; 2:e20220040. [PMID: 39188557 PMCID: PMC11235648 DOI: 10.1002/smmd.20220040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Heart diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases, have brought heavy burden on society for their high morbidity and mortality. In clinical, heart transplantation is recognized as an effective strategy to rescue the lives of patients, while it may suffer from lack of donors and possible immune responses. In view of this, tremendous efforts have been devoted to developing alternative strategies to recover the function and promote the regeneration of cardiac tissues. As an emerging field blending cell biology and material science, tissue engineering technique allows the construction of biomimetic living complexes as organ substitutes for heart repair. In this review, we will present the recent progress in cardiac tissue engineering and artificial hearts. After introducing the critical elements in cardiac tissue engineering, we will present advanced fabrication methods to achieve scaffolds with desired micro/nanostructure design as well as the applications of these bioinspired scaffolds. We will also discuss the current dilemma and possible development direction from a biomedical perspective.
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- Lingyu Sun
- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyInstitute of Translational MedicineNanjing Drum Tower HospitalSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyInstitute of Translational MedicineNanjing Drum Tower HospitalSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyInstitute of Translational MedicineNanjing Drum Tower HospitalSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyInstitute of Translational MedicineNanjing Drum Tower HospitalSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
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Wu K, Wang Y, Yang H, Chen Y, Lu K, Wu Y, Liu C, Zhang H, Meng H, Yu Q, Zhang Y, Shen Z. Injectable Decellularized Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Containing Stromal Cell-Derived Factor 1 Promotes Transplanted Cardiomyocyte Engraftment and Functional Regeneration after Myocardial Infarction. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:2578-2589. [PMID: 36598791 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Transplantation of exogenous cardiomyocytes (CMs) is a hopeful method to treat myocardial infarction (MI). However, its clinical application still remains challenging due to low retention and survival rates of the transplanted cells. Herein, a stromal cell-derived factor 1 (SDF-1)-loaded injectable hydrogel based on a decellularized porcine extracellular matrix (dECM) is developed to encapsulate and deliver CMs locally to the infarct area of the heart. The soluble porcine cardiac dECM is composed of similar components such as the human cardiac ECM, which could be self-assembled into a nanofibrous hydrogel at physiological temperature to improve the retention of transplanted CMs. Furthermore, the chemokine SDF-1 could recruit endogenous cells to promote angiogenesis, mitigating the ischemic microenvironment and improving the survival of CMs. The results in vitro show that this composite hydrogel exhibits good biocompatibility, anti-apoptosis property, and chemotactic effects for mesenchymal stromal cells and endothelial cells through SDF-1-CXCR4 axis. Moreover, intramyocardial injection of this composite hydrogel to the infarcted area leads to the promotion of angiogenesis and inhibition of fibrosis, reducing the infarction size and improving the cardiac function. The combination of natural biomaterials, exogenous cells, and bioactive factors shows potential for MI treatment in the clinical application.
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- Kui Wu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, P. R. China
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215007, P. R. China
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Chen X, Zhu L, Wang X, Xiao J. Insight into Heart-Tailored Architectures of Hydrogel to Restore Cardiac Functions after Myocardial Infarction. Mol Pharm 2023; 20:57-81. [PMID: 36413809 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.2c00650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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With permanent heart muscle injury or death, myocardial infarction (MI) is complicated by inflammatory, proliferation and remodeling phases from both the early ischemic period and subsequent infarct expansion. Though in situ re-establishment of blood flow to the infarct zone and delays of the ventricular remodeling process are current treatment options of MI, they fail to address massive loss of viable cardiomyocytes while transplanting stem cells to regenerate heart is hindered by their poor retention in the infarct bed. Equipped with heart-specific mimicry and extracellular matrix (ECM)-like functionality on the network structure, hydrogels leveraging tissue-matching biomechanics and biocompatibility can mechanically constrain the infarct and act as localized transport of bioactive ingredients to refresh the dysfunctional heart under the constant cyclic stress. Given diverse characteristics of hydrogel including conductivity, anisotropy, adhesiveness, biodegradability, self-healing and mechanical properties driving local cardiac repair, we aim to investigate and conclude the dynamic balance between ordered architectures of hydrogels and the post-MI pathological milieu. Additionally, our review summarizes advantages of heart-tailored architectures of hydrogels in cardiac repair following MI. Finally, we propose challenges and prospects in clinical translation of hydrogels to draw theoretical guidance on cardiac repair and regeneration after MI.
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- Xuerui Chen
- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong), School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Nantong 226011, China.,Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong), School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Nantong 226011, China.,Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Hangzhou Medical College, Binjiang Higher Education Park, Binwen Road 481, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong), School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Nantong 226011, China.,Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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Yin Q, Zhu P, Liu W, Gao Z, Zhao L, Wang C, Li S, Zhu M, Zhang Q, Zhang X, Wang C, Zhou J. A Conductive Bioengineered Cardiac Patch for Myocardial Infarction Treatment by Improving Tissue Electrical Integrity. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2201856. [PMID: 36226990 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202201856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Conductive scaffolds are of great value for constructing functional myocardial tissues and promoting tissue reconstruction in the treatment of myocardial infarction (MI). Here, a novel scaffold composed of silk fibroin and polypyrrole (SP50) with a typical sponge-like porous structure and electrical conductivity similar to the native myocardium is developed. An electroactive engineered cardiac patch (SP50 ECP) with a certain thickness is constructed by applying electrical stimulation (ES) to the cardiomyocytes (CMs) on the scaffold. SP50 ECP can significantly express cardiac marker protein (α-actinin, Cx-43, and cTnT) and has better contractility and electrical coupling performance. Following in vivo transplantation, SP50 ECP shows a notable therapeutic effect in repairing infarcted myocardium. Not only can SP50 ECP effectively improves left ventricular remodeling and restore cardiac functions, such as ejection function (EF), but more importantly, improves the propagation of electrical pulses and promote the synchronous contraction of CMs in the scar area with normal myocardium, effectively reducing the susceptibility of MI rats to arrhythmias. In conclusion, this study demonstrates a facile approach to constructing electroactive ECPs based on porous conductive scaffolds and proves the therapeutic effects of ECPs in repairing the infarcted heart, which may represent a promising strategy for MI treatment.
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- Qi Yin
- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, P. R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Second Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, P. R. China
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Cao W, Zhang H, Zhou N, Zhou R, Zhang X, Yin J, Deng J, Ao X, Shi C. Functional recovery of myocardial infarction by specific EBP-PR1P peptides bridging injectable cardiac extracellular matrix and vascular endothelial growth factor. J Biomed Mater Res A 2022; 111:995-1005. [PMID: 36579729 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is the most potent angiogenic factor and plays an important role in therapy of myocardial infarction (MI). Currently, how to retain regional concentration and decrease rapid diffusion is critical for its clinical application of VEGF. In recent years, the application of targeting peptides has been developed rapidly and provides new strategies for the sustained release of VEGF. In present study, a bi-functional EBP-PR1P peptide was designed and bridged VEGF to injectable cardiac extracellular matrix (c-ECM). Through EBP-PR1P peptides, VEGF could specifically bind with c-ECM to realize the sustained release, without impacting the bioactivity of VEGF. Then VEGF/EBP-PR1P/c-ECM scaffolds were constructed and administrated into rats with MI. The results showed VEGF/EBP-PR1P/c-ECM could promote angiogenesis, protect cardiomyocytes survival against apoptosis, and improve the recovery of cardiac function. In addition, the mechanism of EBP-PR1P/VEGF was also investigated which canonical downstream of VEGF-Akt signaling pathway was activated. These results showed specific VEGF/EBP-PR1P/c-ECM scaffolds served as promising delivery system for VEGF that facilitated the functional recovery of MI.
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- Wenxuan Cao
- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Li R, Zhou C, Chen J, Luo H, Li R, Chen D, Zou X, Wang W. Synergistic osteogenic and angiogenic effects of KP and QK peptides incorporated with an injectable and self-healing hydrogel for efficient bone regeneration. Bioact Mater 2022; 18:267-283. [PMID: 35387156 PMCID: PMC8961307 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Irregular defects generated by trauma or surgery in orthopaedics practice were usually difficult to be fitted by the preformed traditional bone graft substitute. Therefore, the injectable hydrogels have attracted an increasing interest for bone repair because of their fittability and mini-invasivity. However, the uncontrollable spreading or mechanical failures during its manipulation remain a problem to be solved. Moreover, in order to achieve vascularized bone regeneration, alternatives of osteogenic and angiogenic growth factors should be adopted to avoid the problem of immunogenicity and high cost. In this study, a novel injectable self-healing hydrogel system (GMO hydrogel) loaded with KP and QK peptides had been developed for enhancing vascularized regeneration of small irregular bone defect. The dynamic imine bonds between gelatin methacryloyl and oxidized dextran provided the GMO hydrogel with self-healing and shear-thinning abilities, which led to an excellent injectability and fittability. By photopolymerization of the enclosed GelMA, GMO hydrogel was further strengthened and thus more suitable for bone regeneration. Besides, the osteogenic peptide KP and angiogenic peptide QK were tethered to GMO hydrogel by Schiff base reaction, leading to desired releasing profiles. In vitro, this composite hydrogel could significantly improve the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs and angiogenesis ability of HUVECs. In vivo, KP and QK in the GMO hydrogel demonstrated a significant synergistic effect in promoting new bone formation in rat calvaria. Overall, the KP and QK loaded GMO hydrogel was injectable and self-healing, which can be served as an efficient approach for vascularized bone regeneration via a minimally invasive approach.
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- Runze Li
- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Department of Organ Transplantation, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, China
- The Key Laboratory of Imflammation and Autoimmune Diseases, Guangzhou, 510280, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, 56 Lingyuanxi Road, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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Chang T, Liu C, Yang H, Lu K, Han Y, Zheng Y, Huang H, Wu Y, Song Y, Yu Q, Shen Z, Jiang T, Zhang Y. Fibrin-based cardiac patch containing neuregulin-1 for heart repair after myocardial infarction. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 220:112936. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Wang Y, Li G, Yang L, Luo R, Guo G. Development of Innovative Biomaterials and Devices for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2201971. [PMID: 35654586 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202201971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases have become the leading cause of death worldwide. The increasing burden of cardiovascular diseases has become a major public health problem and how to carry out efficient and reliable treatment of cardiovascular diseases has become an urgent global problem to be solved. Recently, implantable biomaterials and devices, especially minimally invasive interventional ones, such as vascular stents, artificial heart valves, bioprosthetic cardiac occluders, artificial graft cardiac patches, atrial shunts, and injectable hydrogels against heart failure, have become the most effective means in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Herein, an overview of the challenges and research frontier of innovative biomaterials and devices for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases is provided, and their future development directions are discussed.
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- Yunbing Wang
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, China
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Owh C, Ow V, Lin Q, Wong JHM, Ho D, Loh XJ, Xue K. Bottom-up design of hydrogels for programmable drug release. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 141:213100. [PMID: 36096077 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Hydrogels are a promising drug delivery system for biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility and similarity to native tissue. Programming the release rate from hydrogels is critical to ensure release of desired dosage over specified durations, particularly with the advent of more complicated medical regimens such as combinatorial drug therapy. While it is known how hydrogel structure affects release, the parameters that can be explicitly controlled to modulate release ab initio could be useful for hydrogel design. In this review, we first survey common physical models of hydrogel release. We then extensively go through the various input parameters that we can exercise direct control over, at the levels of synthesis, formulation, fabrication and environment. We also illustrate some examples where hydrogels can be programmed with the input parameters for temporally and spatially defined release. Finally, we discuss the exciting potential and challenges for programming release, and potential implications with the advent of machine learning.
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- Cally Owh
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-03 Innovis, Singapore 138634, Singapore; NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), 21 Lower Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore 119077, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-03 Innovis, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-03 Innovis, Singapore 138634, Singapore; NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), 21 Lower Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore 119077, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-03 Innovis, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 3, Engineering Block 4, Singapore 117583, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-03 Innovis, Singapore 138634, Singapore; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117575, Singapore; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, #01-30 General Office, Block N4.1, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-03 Innovis, Singapore 138634, Singapore.
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Wan H, Sun C, Zhang J, Hu X, Wang Y. Recent advances in implantable hydrogels for treating heart failure. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Huining Wan
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan China
- School of Chemical Engineering Hebei University of Technology Tianjin China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan China
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Yuan Z, Wan Z, Gao C, Wang Y, Huang J, Cai Q. Controlled magnesium ion delivery system for in situ bone tissue engineering. J Control Release 2022; 350:360-376. [PMID: 36002052 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Magnesium cation (Mg2+) has been an emerging therapeutic agent for inducing vascularized bone regeneration. However, the therapeutic effects of current magnesium (Mg) -containing biomaterials are controversial due to the concentration- and stage-dependent behavior of Mg2+. Here, we first provide an overview of biochemical mechanism of Mg2+ in various concentrations and suggest that 2-10 mM Mg2+in vitro may be optimized. This review systematically summarizes and discusses several types of controlled Mg2+ delivery systems based on polymer-Mg composite scaffolds and Mg-containing hydrogels, as well as their design philosophy and several parameters that regulate Mg2+ release. Given that the continuous supply of Mg2+ may prevent biomineral deposition in the later stage of bone regeneration and maturation, we highlight the controlled delivery of Mg2+ based dual- or multi-ions system, especially for the hierarchical therapeutic ion release system, which shows enhanced biomineralization. Finally, the remaining challenges and perspectives of Mg-containing biomaterials for future in situ bone tissue engineering are discussed as well.
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- Zuoying Yuan
- Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; Beijing Innovation Centre for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; Beijing Innovation Centre for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China..
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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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Hu W, Yang C, Guo X, Wu Y, Loh XJ, Li Z, Wu YL, Wu C. Research Advances of Injectable Functional Hydrogel Materials in the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction. Gels 2022; 8:423. [PMID: 35877508 PMCID: PMC9316750 DOI: 10.3390/gels8070423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Myocardial infarction (MI) has become one of the serious diseases threatening human life and health. However, traditional treatment methods for MI have some limitations, such as irreversible myocardial necrosis and cardiac dysfunction. Fortunately, recent endeavors have shown that hydrogel materials can effectively prevent negative remodeling of the heart and improve the heart function and long-term prognosis of patients with MI due to their good biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and electrical conductivity. Therefore, this review aims to summarize the research progress of injectable hydrogel in the treatment of MI in recent years and to introduce the rational design of injectable hydrogels in myocardial repair. Finally, the potential challenges and perspectives of injectable hydrogel in this field will be discussed, in order to provide theoretical guidance for the development of new and effective treatment strategies for MI.
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- Wei Hu
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; (W.H.); (X.G.); (Y.W.)
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- School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China;
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; (W.H.); (X.G.); (Y.W.)
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; (W.H.); (X.G.); (Y.W.)
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Singapore;
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Singapore;
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE) Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138634, Singapore
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117576, Singapore
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; (W.H.); (X.G.); (Y.W.)
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; (W.H.); (X.G.); (Y.W.)
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Kit O, Shikhlyarova A, Frantsiyants E, Neskubina I, Kaplieva I, Zhukova G, Trepitaki L, Pogorelova Y, Bandovkina V, Surikova E, Popov I, Voronina T, Bykadorova O, Serdyukova E. Mitochondrial therapy: direct visual assessment of the possibility of preventing myocardial infarction under chronic neurogenic pain and B16 melanoma growth in the experiment. CARDIOMETRY 2022. [DOI: 10.18137/cardiometry.2022.22.3849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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On models of chronic neurogenic pain (CNP) and the growth of a malignant tumor (metastasizing B16 melanoma) in male mice, we studied an effect produced by mitochondrial therapy (MCT) on the state of the myocardium. Some structural correlates of the compensatory-restorative effect by mitochondria transplanted from healthy recipient rats were revealed. It has been identified that MCT contributes to the preservation of the structural integrity of the myocardial tissue, the inclusion of an auxiliary link in the cellular mechanisms of tissue restoration: fibroblasts, histiocytes, lymphocytes, eosinophils and other connective tissue elements, which implement the intercellular mechanism of information transfer that provides the external regulatory function of MCT. The ability of mitochondria to prevent the DNA decay determines the possibility of initiation of the operation of the nuclear mechanisms of the cardiomyocyte division, which is characteristic of a population of young cells and which indicates the determining position of exogenous mitochondria.
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Fu YN, Li Y, Deng B, Yu Y, Liu F, Wang L, Chen G, Tao L, Wei Y, Wang X. Spatiotemporally dynamic therapy with shape-adaptive drug-gel for the improvement of tissue regeneration with ordered structure. Bioact Mater 2022; 8:165-176. [PMID: 34541394 PMCID: PMC8424390 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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A spatiotemporally dynamic therapy (SDT) is proposed as a powerful therapeutic modality that provides spatially dynamic responses of drug-carriers for adapting to the wound microenvironment. Herein, dynamic chitosan-poly (ethylene glycol) (CP) Schiff-base linkages are employed to perform SDT by directly converting a liquid drug Kangfuxin (KFX) into a gel formation. The obtained KFX-CP drug-gel with shape-adaptive property is used to treat a representative oral mucositis (OM) model in a spatiotemporally dynamic manner. The KFX-CP drug-gel creates an instructive microenvironment to regulate signaling biomolecules and endogenous cells behavior, thereby promoting OM healing by the rule of dynamically adjusting shape to fit the irregular OM regions first, and then provides space for tissue regeneration, over KFX potion control and the general hydrogel group of CP hydrogel and KFX-F127. Most interestingly, the regenerated tissue has ordered structure like healthy tissue. Therefore, the SDT provides a new approach for the design of next generation of wound dressing and tissue engineering materials.
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- Ya-nan Fu
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- The Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Oncology of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Health Science Center, Shenzhen, 518035, China
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- Department of Oncology of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Liu Y, Hu Q, Dong W, Liu S, Zhang H, Gu Y. Alginate/Gelatin-based Hydrogel with Soy Protein/ peptide Powder for 3D Printing Tissue-engineering Scaffolds to Promote Angiogenesis. Macromol Biosci 2022; 22:e2100413. [PMID: 35043585 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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In recent years, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has attracted broad research interest in biomedical engineering and clinical applications. However, there are two issues need to be solved urgently at present, the development of ink is first pressing thing for 3D printing tissue engineering scaffold, other thing is the promotion of angiogenesis in the scaffold. Therefore, in this work, a gelatin/sodium alginate-based hydrogel with protein-rich was developed, which was prepared by gelatin, sodium alginate, and soy protein/soy peptide powder. The prepared inks exhibited excellent shear-thinning behavior, which contribute to extrusion-based printing; also shown good crosslinking ability by calcium chloride. The macroporous composite scaffolds were printed by 3D printing using our developed ink and the physicochemical properties of the scaffolds were evaluated. Moreover, the cytocompatibility of printed scaffold were characterized by using human umbilical vein epidermal cells (HUVECs), results shown that the scaffolds with soy protein and soy peptide powder can promote cell attach, spread, migration, and proliferation. The further research of chicken embryo allantoic membrane (CAM) assay and animal experiment were carried, and results presented that the scaffold can promote the growth of neo-vessels in the scaffold, which means the developed ink with soy protein and soy peptide powder have great potential for angiogenesis. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Yakui Liu
- Rapid Manufacturing Engineering Center, School of Mechatronical Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Rapid Manufacturing Engineering Center, School of Mechatronical Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.,National Demonstration Center for Experimental Engineering Training Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Rapid Manufacturing Engineering Center, School of Mechatronical Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Rapid Manufacturing Engineering Center, School of Mechatronical Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.,National Demonstration Center for Experimental Engineering Training Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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Wang M, Gao B, Wang X, Li W, Feng Y. Enzyme-responsive strategy as a prospective cue to construct intelligent biomaterials for disease diagnosis and therapy. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:1883-1903. [DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00067a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Stimuli-responsive materials have been widely studied and applied in biomedical field. Under the stimulation of enzymes, the enzyme-responsive materials (ERMs) can be triggered to change their structures, properties and functions....
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Perveen S, Rossin D, Vitale E, Rosso R, Vanni R, Cristallini C, Rastaldo R, Giachino C. Therapeutic Acellular Scaffolds for Limiting Left Ventricular Remodelling-Current Status and Future Directions. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222313054. [PMID: 34884856 PMCID: PMC8658014 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222313054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the leading causes of heart-related deaths worldwide. Following MI, the hypoxic microenvironment triggers apoptosis, disrupts the extracellular matrix and forms a non-functional scar that leads towards adverse left ventricular (LV) remodelling. If left untreated this eventually leads to heart failure. Besides extensive advancement in medical therapy, complete functional recovery is never accomplished, as the heart possesses limited regenerative ability. In recent decades, the focus has shifted towards tissue engineering and regenerative strategies that provide an attractive option to improve cardiac regeneration, limit adverse LV remodelling and restore function in an infarcted heart. Acellular scaffolds possess attractive features that have made them a promising therapeutic candidate. Their application in infarcted areas has been shown to improve LV remodelling and enhance functional recovery in post-MI hearts. This review will summarise the updates on acellular scaffolds developed and tested in pre-clinical and clinical scenarios in the past five years with a focus on their ability to overcome damage caused by MI. It will also describe how acellular scaffolds alone or in combination with biomolecules have been employed for MI treatment. A better understanding of acellular scaffolds potentialities may guide the development of customised and optimised therapeutic strategies for MI treatment.
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- Sadia Perveen
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10043 Orbassano, Italy; (S.P.); (D.R.); (E.V.); (R.R.); (R.V.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10043 Orbassano, Italy; (S.P.); (D.R.); (E.V.); (R.R.); (R.V.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10043 Orbassano, Italy; (S.P.); (D.R.); (E.V.); (R.R.); (R.V.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10043 Orbassano, Italy; (S.P.); (D.R.); (E.V.); (R.R.); (R.V.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10043 Orbassano, Italy; (S.P.); (D.R.); (E.V.); (R.R.); (R.V.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10043 Orbassano, Italy; (S.P.); (D.R.); (E.V.); (R.R.); (R.V.); (C.G.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10043 Orbassano, Italy; (S.P.); (D.R.); (E.V.); (R.R.); (R.V.); (C.G.)
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Shen S, Chen X, Shen Z, Chen H. Marine Polysaccharides for Wound Dressings Application: An Overview. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:1666. [PMID: 34683959 PMCID: PMC8541487 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13101666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Wound dressings have become a crucial treatment for wound healing due to their convenience, low cost, and prolonged wound management. As cutting-edge biomaterials, marine polysaccharides are divided from most marine organisms. It possesses various bioactivities, which allowing them to be processed into various forms of wound dressings. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the application of marine polysaccharides in wound dressings is particularly important for the studies of wound therapy. In this review, we first introduce the wound healing process and describe the characteristics of modern commonly used dressings. Then, the properties of various marine polysaccharides and their application in wound dressing development are outlined. Finally, strategies for developing and enhancing marine polysaccharide wound dressings are described, and an outlook of these dressings is given. The diverse bioactivities of marine polysaccharides including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, haemostatic properties, etc., providing excellent wound management and accelerate wound healing. Meanwhile, these biomaterials have higher biocompatibility and biodegradability compared to synthetic ones. On the other hand, marine polysaccharides can be combined with copolymers and active substances to prepare various forms of dressings. Among them, emerging types of dressings such as nanofibers, smart hydrogels and injectable hydrogels are at the research frontier of their development. Therefore, marine polysaccharides are essential materials in wound dressings fabrication and have a promising future.
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- Shenghai Shen
- SDU-ANU Joint Science College, Shandong University, NO. 180 Wenhua West Road, Gao Strict, Weihai 264209, China; (S.S.); (X.C.)
- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, NO. 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- SDU-ANU Joint Science College, Shandong University, NO. 180 Wenhua West Road, Gao Strict, Weihai 264209, China; (S.S.); (X.C.)
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- School of Humanities, Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, Sepang 43900, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, NO. 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Marine College, Shandong University, NO. 180 Wenhua West Road, Gao Strict, Weihai 264209, China
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Injectable Composite Systems Based on Microparticles in Hydrogels for Bioactive Cargo Controlled Delivery. Gels 2021; 7:gels7030147. [PMID: 34563033 PMCID: PMC8482158 DOI: 10.3390/gels7030147] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Engineering drug delivery systems (DDS) aim to release bioactive cargo to a specific site within the human body safely and efficiently. Hydrogels have been used as delivery matrices in different studies due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and versatility in biomedical purposes. Microparticles have also been used as drug delivery systems for similar reasons. The combination of microparticles and hydrogels in a composite system has been the topic of many research works. These composite systems can be injected in loco as DDS. The hydrogel will serve as a barrier to protect the particles and retard the release of any bioactive cargo within the particles. Additionally, these systems allow different release profiles, where different loads can be released sequentially, thus allowing a synergistic treatment. The reported advantages from several studies of these systems can be of great use in biomedicine for the development of more effective DDS. This review will focus on in situ injectable microparticles in hydrogel composite DDS for biomedical purposes, where a compilation of different studies will be analysed and reported herein.
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Zhang Y, Cai Z, Shen Y, Lu Q, Gao W, Zhong X, Yao K, Yuan J, Liu H. Hydrogel-load exosomes derived from dendritic cells improve cardiac function via Treg cells and the polarization of macrophages following myocardial infarction. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:271. [PMID: 34496871 PMCID: PMC8424987 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01016-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Backgroud Myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the leading causes of global death. Dendritic cell-derived exosomes (DEXs) provide us with the possibility of improving cardiac function after MI but are limited by low retention times and short-lived therapeutic effects. In this study, we developed a novel drug delivery system incorporating alginate hydrogel that continuously releases DEXs and investigated the mechanisms underlying the action of DEXs in the improvement of cardiac function after MI. Results We incorporated DEXs with alginate hydrogel (DEXs-Gel) and investigated controlled released ability and rheology, and found that DEXs-Gel release DEXs in a sustainable mammer and prolonged the retention time of DEXs but had no detrimental effects on the migration in vivo. Then DEXs-Gel was applicated in the MI model mice, we found that DEXs-Gel siginificantly enhanced the therapeutic effects of DEXs with regards to improving cardiac function after MI. Flow cytometry and immunofluorescence staining revealed that DEXs significantly upregulated the infiltration of Treg cells and M2 macrophages into the border zoom after MI, and DEXs activated regulatory T (Treg) cells and shifted macrophages to reparative M2 macrophages, both in vitro and in vivo. Conclusion Our novel delivery method provides an innovative tool for enhancing the therapeutic effects of DEXs after MI. Further analysis revealed that DEXs exert effect by activating Treg cells and by modifying the polarization of macrophages. Graphic Abstract ![]()
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- Youming Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital of Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Cardiology, QingPu Branch of Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201700, People's Republic of China.
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Wu X, Wang X, Chen X, Yang X, Ma Q, Xu G, Yu L, Ding J. Injectable and thermosensitive hydrogels mediating a universal macromolecular contrast agent with radiopacity for noninvasive imaging of deep tissues. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:4717-4728. [PMID: 34136722 PMCID: PMC8165329 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.05.013] [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: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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It is very challenging to visualize implantable medical devices made of biodegradable polymers in deep tissues. Herein, we designed a novel macromolecular contrast agent with ultrahigh radiopacity (iodinate content > 50%) via polymerizing an iodinated trimethylene carbonate monomer into the two ends of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). A set of thermosensitive and biodegradable polyester-PEG-polyester triblock copolymers with varied polyester compositions synthesized by us, which were soluble in water at room temperature and could spontaneously form hydrogels at body temperature, were selected as the demonstration materials. The addition of macromolecular contrast agent did not obviously compromise the injectability and thermogelation properties of polymeric hydrogels, but conferred them with excellent X-ray opacity, enabling visualization of the hydrogels at clinically relevant depths through X-ray fluoroscopy or Micro-CT. In a mouse model, the 3D morphology of the radiopaque hydrogels after injection into different target sites was visible using Micro-CT imaging, and their injection volume could be accurately obtained. Furthermore, the subcutaneous degradation process of a radiopaque hydrogel could be non-invasively monitored in a real-time and quantitative manner. In particular, the corrected degradation curve based on Micro-CT imaging well matched with the degradation profile of virgin polymer hydrogel determined by the gravimetric method. These findings indicate that the macromolecular contrast agent has good universality for the construction of various radiopaque polymer hydrogels, and can nondestructively trace and quantify their degradation in vivo. Meanwhile, the present methodology developed by us affords a platform technology for deep tissue imaging of polymeric materials.
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- Xiaohui Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Center, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China.,Zhuhai Fudan Innovation Institute, Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China.,Zhuhai Fudan Innovation Institute, Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519000, China
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Rahman M, Peng XL, Zhao XH, Gong HL, Sun XD, Wu Q, Wei DX. 3D bioactive cell-free-scaffolds for in-vitro/in-vivo capture and directed osteoinduction of stem cells for bone tissue regeneration. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:4083-4095. [PMID: 33997495 PMCID: PMC8091180 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.01.013] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Hydrophilic bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) is easily degraded and difficult to load onto hydrophobic carrier materials, which limits the application of polyester materials in bone tissue engineering. Based on soybean-lecithin as an adjuvant biosurfactant, we designed a novel cell-free-scaffold of polymer of poly(ε-caprolactone) and poly(lactide-co-glycolide)-co-polyetherimide with abundant entrapped and continuously released BMP2 for in vivo stem cell-capture and in situ osteogenic induction, avoiding the use of exogenous cells. The optimized bioactive osteo-polyester scaffold (BOPSC), i.e. SBMP-10SC, had a high BMP2 entrapment efficiency of 95.35%. Due to its higher porosity of 83.42%, higher water uptake ratio of 850%, and sustained BMP2 release with polymer degradation, BOPSCs were demonstrated to support excellent in vitro capture, proliferation, migration and osteogenic differentiation of mouse adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells (mADSCs), and performed much better than traditional BMP-10SCs with unmodified BMP2 and single polyester scaffolds (10SCs). Furthermore, in vivo capture and migration of stem cells and differentiation into osteoblasts was observed in mice implanted with BOPSCs without exogenous cells, which enabled allogeneic bone formation with a high bone mineral density and ratios of new bone volume to existing tissue volume after 6 months. The BOPSC is an advanced 3D cell-free platform with sustained BMP2 supply for in situ stem cell capture and osteoinduction in bone tissue engineering with potential for clinical translation.
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- Mamatali Rahman
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, Center for Synthetic and System Biology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.,School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.,Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Ministry of Education of China, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, Center for Synthetic and System Biology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.,School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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Sun X, Gao R, Li W, Zhao Y, Yang H, Chen H, Jiang H, Dong Z, Hu J, Liu J, Zou Y, Sun A, Ge J. Alda-1 treatment promotes the therapeutic effect of mitochondrial transplantation for myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:2058-2069. [PMID: 33511307 PMCID: PMC7809100 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.12.024] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Mitochondrial damage is a critical driver in myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury and can be alleviated via the mitochondrial transplantation. The efficiency of mitochondrial transplantation is determined by mitochondrial vitality. Because aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) has a key role in regulating mitochondrial homeostasis, we aimed to investigate its potential therapeutic effects on mitochondrial transplantation via the use of ALDH2 activator, Alda-1. Our present study demonstrated that time-dependent internalization of exogenous mitochondria by cardiomyocytes along with ATP production were significantly increased in response to mitochondrial transplantation. Furthermore, Alda-1 treatment remarkably promoted the oxygen consumption rate and baseline mechanical function of cardiomyocytes caused by mitochondrial transplantation. Mitochondrial transplantation inhibited cardiomyocyte apoptosis induced by the hypoxia-reoxygenation exposure, independent of Alda-1 treatment. However, promotion of the mechanical function of cardiomyocytes exposed to hypoxia-reoxygenation treatment was only observed after mitochondrial Alda-1 treatment and transplantation. By using a myocardial I/R mouse model, our results revealed that transplantation of Alda-1-treated mitochondria into mouse myocardial tissues limited the infarction size after I/R injury, which was at least in part due to increased mitochondrial potential-mediated fusion. In conclusion, ALDH2 activation in mitochondrial transplantation shows great potential for the treatment of myocardial I/R injury.
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- Xiaolei Sun
- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330000, China
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- Heart Center of Fujian Province, Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, 29 Xin-Quan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.,Institute of Biomedical Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.,Institute of Biomedical Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.,Institute of Biomedical Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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Biofunctionalized fibrin gel co-embedded with BMSCs and VEGF for accelerating skin injury repair. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 121:111749. [PMID: 33579437 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 11/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Rapid and effective repair of epithelial tissue is desirable for improving the success rate of operation and reducing postoperative complications. Hydrogel is a widely studied wound repair material, especially as a wound dressing for damaged epithelial tissue. Based on the catalytic effect of thrombin on fibrinogen, in this study, a three-dimensional fibrin gel which of adequate epithelial cell compatibility was constructed by using thrombin and fibrinogen under the cross-linking action of calcium ion. Immunofluorescence staining and hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining showed that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) was embedded in fibrin gel. Furthermore, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was used to induce BMSC to differentiate into CD31+ and vWF+ endothelial cell (EC) in fibrin gel. The results showed that the fibrin gel surface may effectively promote the adhesion and proliferation of EC and smooth muscle cell (SMC). After 15 days of culture, it was found that the BMSC embedded in the hydrogel had differentiated into EC. The results of in vivo skin wound experiment in rats further proved that the fibrin gel containing BMSC could promote wound healing and repair, and showed the potential to promote neovascularization at the injured site. The construction method of hydrogel materials proposed in this study has potential application value in the field of regenerative medicine.
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