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Palem RR, Kim BJ, Baek I, Choi H, Suneetha M, Shimoga G, Lee SH. In situ fabricated ZnO nanostructures within carboxymethyl cellulose-based ternary hydrogels for wound healing applications. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 334:122020. [PMID: 38553219 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122020] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Zinc oxide nanostructures (ZnO NS) were fabricated in situ within a ternary hydrogel system composed of carboxymethyl cellulose-agarose-polyvinylpyrrolidone (CAP@ZnO TNCHs) by a one-pot method employing moist-heat solution casting. The percentages of CMC and ZnO NS were varied in the CAP hydrogel films and then they were investigated by different techniques, such as ATR/FTIR, TGA, XRD, XPS, and FE-SEM analysis. Furthermore, the mechanical properties, hydrophilicity, swelling, porosity, and antibacterial activity of the CAP@ZnO TNCHs were studied. In-vitro biocompatibility assays were performed with skin fibroblast (CCD-986sk) cells. In-vitro culture of CCD-986sk fibroblasts showed that the ZnO NS facilitated cell adhesion and proliferation. Furthermore, the application of CAP@ZnO TNCHs enhanced cellular interactions and physico-chemical, antibacterial bacterial, and biological performance relative to unmodified CAP hydrogels. Also, an in vivo wound healing study verified that the CAP@ZnO TNCHs promoted wound healing significantly within 18 days, an effect superior to that of unmodified CAP hydrogels. Hence, these newly developed cellulose-based ZnO TNCHs are promising materials for wound healing applications.
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- Ramasubba Reddy Palem
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Biomedical Campus 32, Gyeonggi 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Biomedical Campus 32, Gyeonggi 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Biomedical Campus 32, Gyeonggi 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Biomedical Campus 32, Gyeonggi 10326, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, SINTEF Industry, 7034 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Biomedical Campus 32, Gyeonggi 10326, Republic of Korea.
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Tamo AK. Nanocellulose-based hydrogels as versatile materials with interesting functional properties for tissue engineering applications. J Mater Chem B 2024. [PMID: 38805188 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00397g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Tissue engineering has emerged as a remarkable field aiming to restore or replace damaged tissues through the use of biomimetic constructs. Among the diverse materials investigated for this purpose, nanocellulose-based hydrogels have garnered attention due to their intriguing biocompatibility, tunable mechanical properties, and sustainability. Over the past few years, numerous research works have been published focusing on the successful use of nanocellulose-based hydrogels as artificial extracellular matrices for regenerating various types of tissues. The review emphasizes the importance of tissue engineering, highlighting hydrogels as biomimetic scaffolds, and specifically focuses on the role of nanocellulose in composites that mimic the structures, properties, and functions of the native extracellular matrix for regenerating damaged tissues. It also summarizes the types of nanocellulose, as well as their structural, mechanical, and biological properties, and their contributions to enhancing the properties and characteristics of functional hydrogels for tissue engineering of skin, bone, cartilage, heart, nerves and blood vessels. Additionally, recent advancements in the application of nanocellulose-based hydrogels for tissue engineering have been evaluated and documented. The review also addresses the challenges encountered in their fabrication while exploring the potential future prospects of these hydrogel matrices for biomedical applications.
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- Arnaud Kamdem Tamo
- Institute of Microsystems Engineering IMTEK, University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany.
- Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies FIT, University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
- Freiburg Materials Research Center FMF, University of Freiburg, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
- Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères (IMP), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, INSA de Lyon, Université Jean Monnet, CNRS, UMR 5223, 69622 Villeurbanne CEDEX, France
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El-Nablaway M, Rashed F, Taher ES, Atia GA, Foda T, Mohammed NA, Abdeen A, Abdo M, Hînda I, Imbrea AM, Taymour N, Ibrahim AM, Atwa AM, Ibrahim SF, Ramadan MM, Dinu S. Bioactive injectable mucoadhesive thermosensitive natural polymeric hydrogels for oral bone and periodontal regeneration. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1384326. [PMID: 38863491 PMCID: PMC11166210 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1384326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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Periodontitis is an inflammation-related condition, caused by an infectious microbiome and host defense that causes damage to periodontium. The natural processes of the mouth, like saliva production and eating, significantly diminish therapeutic medication residency in the region of periodontal disease. Furthermore, the complexity and diversity of pathological mechanisms make successful periodontitis treatment challenging. As a result, developing enhanced local drug delivery technologies and logical therapy procedures provides the foundation for effective periodontitis treatment. Being biocompatible, biodegradable, and easily administered to the periodontal tissues, hydrogels have sparked substantial an intense curiosity in the discipline of periodontal therapy. The primary objective of hydrogel research has changed in recent years to intelligent thermosensitive hydrogels, that involve local adjustable sol-gel transformations and regulate medication release in reaction to temperature, we present a thorough introduction to the creation and efficient construction of new intelligent thermosensitive hydrogels for periodontal regeneration. We also address cutting-edge smart hydrogel treatment options based on periodontitis pathophysiology. Furthermore, the problems and prospective study objectives are reviewed, with a focus on establishing effective hydrogel delivery methods and prospective clinical applications.
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- Mohammad El-Nablaway
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical and Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan
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- Department of Basic Medical and Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, and Diagnosis, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Oral Health Sciences Department, Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Al Karak, Jordan
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Toukh, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Histology and Anatomy, School of Veterinary Medicine, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Life Sciences “King Michael I” from Timișoara, Timișoara, Romania
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” from Timisoara, Timișoara, Romania
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- Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Administration and Nursing Education, College of Nursing, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Family and Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port-Said University, Port Said, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Pediatric Dentistry Research Center, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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Wu S, Gai T, Chen J, Chen X, Chen W. Smart responsive in situ hydrogel systems applied in bone tissue engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1389733. [PMID: 38863497 PMCID: PMC11165218 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1389733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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The repair of irregular bone tissue suffers severe clinical problems due to the scarcity of an appropriate therapeutic carrier that can match dynamic and complex bone damage. Fortunately, stimuli-responsive in situ hydrogel systems that are triggered by a special microenvironment could be an ideal method of regenerating bone tissue because of the injectability, in situ gelatin, and spatiotemporally tunable drug release. Herein, we introduce the two main stimulus-response approaches, exogenous and endogenous, to forming in situ hydrogels in bone tissue engineering. First, we summarize specific and distinct responses to an extensive range of external stimuli (e.g., ultraviolet, near-infrared, ultrasound, etc.) to form in situ hydrogels created from biocompatible materials modified by various functional groups or hybrid functional nanoparticles. Furthermore, "smart" hydrogels, which respond to endogenous physiological or environmental stimuli (e.g., temperature, pH, enzyme, etc.), can achieve in situ gelation by one injection in vivo without additional intervention. Moreover, the mild chemistry response-mediated in situ hydrogel systems also offer fascinating prospects in bone tissue engineering, such as a Diels-Alder, Michael addition, thiol-Michael addition, and Schiff reactions, etc. The recent developments and challenges of various smart in situ hydrogels and their application to drug administration and bone tissue engineering are discussed in this review. It is anticipated that advanced strategies and innovative ideas of in situ hydrogels will be exploited in the clinical field and increase the quality of life for patients with bone damage.
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- Shunli Wu
- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
- Hangzhou Singclean Medical Products Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Jiaxing Vocational Technical College, Department of Student Affairs, Jiaxing, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
- Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Liu Z, Li S, Xu Z, Li L, Liu Y, Gao X, Diao Y, Chen L, Sun J. Preparation and Characterization of Carboxymethyl Chitosan/Sodium Alginate Composite Hydrogel Scaffolds Carrying Chlorhexidine and Strontium-Doped Hydroxyapatite. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:22230-22239. [PMID: 38799338 PMCID: PMC11112597 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c01237] [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: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Herein, we introduce a novel composite hydrogel scaffold designed for addressing infectious jaw defects, a significant challenge in clinical settings caused by the inherent limited self-regenerative capacity of bone tissues. The scaffold was engineered from a blend of carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS)/sodium alginate (SA) hydrogel (CSH), β-cyclodextrin/chlorhexidine clathrate (β-CD-CHX), and strontium-nanohydroxyapatite nanoparticles (Sr-nHA). The β-CD-CHX and Sr-nHA components were synthesized using a saturated aqueous solution and a coprecipitation method, respectively. Subsequently, these elements were encapsulated within the CSH matrix. Comprehensive characterization of the CMCS/SA/β-CD-CHX/Sr-nHA composite hydrogel scaffold via scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy validated the successful synthesis. The swelling and in vitro degradation behaviors proved that the composite hydrogel had good physical properties, while in vitro evaluations demonstrated favorable biocompatibility and osteoinductive properties. Additionally, antibacterial assessments revealed its effectiveness against common pathogens, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Overall, our results indicate that the CMCS/SA/β-CD-CHX/Sr-nHA composite hydrogel scaffolds exhibit significant potential for effectively treating infection-prone jaw defects.
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- Zijian Liu
- Department
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated
Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
- School
of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated
Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
- School
of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated
Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
- School
of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated
Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
- School
of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated
Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
- School
of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
- Dental
Digital Medicine and 3D Printing Engineering Laboratory of Qingdao, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated
Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
- School
of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated
Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
- School
of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated
Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
- School
of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
- Dental
Digital Medicine and 3D Printing Engineering Laboratory of Qingdao, Qingdao 266003, China
- The
Climbing Peak Discipline Project of Qingdao, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Affiliated
Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
- School
of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
- Dental
Digital Medicine and 3D Printing Engineering Laboratory of Qingdao, Qingdao 266003, China
- The
Climbing Peak Discipline Project of Qingdao, Qingdao 266003, China
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Qin L, Yang S, Zhao C, Yang J, Li F, Xu Z, Yang Y, Zhou H, Li K, Xiong C, Huang W, Hu N, Hu X. Prospects and challenges for the application of tissue engineering technologies in the treatment of bone infections. Bone Res 2024; 12:28. [PMID: 38744863 PMCID: PMC11094017 DOI: 10.1038/s41413-024-00332-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Osteomyelitis is a devastating disease caused by microbial infection in deep bone tissue. Its high recurrence rate and impaired restoration of bone deficiencies are major challenges in treatment. Microbes have evolved numerous mechanisms to effectively evade host intrinsic and adaptive immune attacks to persistently localize in the host, such as drug-resistant bacteria, biofilms, persister cells, intracellular bacteria, and small colony variants (SCVs). Moreover, microbial-mediated dysregulation of the bone immune microenvironment impedes the bone regeneration process, leading to impaired bone defect repair. Despite advances in surgical strategies and drug applications for the treatment of bone infections within the last decade, challenges remain in clinical management. The development and application of tissue engineering materials have provided new strategies for the treatment of bone infections, but a comprehensive review of their research progress is lacking. This review discusses the critical pathogenic mechanisms of microbes in the skeletal system and their immunomodulatory effects on bone regeneration, and highlights the prospects and challenges for the application of tissue engineering technologies in the treatment of bone infections. It will inform the development and translation of antimicrobial and bone repair tissue engineering materials for the management of bone infections.
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- Leilei Qin
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Clinical Medical College and Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610081, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bei Jing, 101408, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
- Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Clinical Medical College and Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610081, China.
- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China.
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Li X, Cui Y, He X, Mao L. Hydrogel-Based Systems in Neuro-Vascularized Bone Regeneration: A Promising Therapeutic Strategy. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300484. [PMID: 38241425 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300484] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
Abstract
Blood vessels and nerve fibers are distributed throughout the skeletal tissue, which enhance the development and function of each other and have an irreplaceable role in bone formation and remodeling. Despite significant progress in bone tissue engineering, the inadequacy of nerve-vascular network reconstruction remains a major limitation. This is partly due to the difficulty of integrating and regulating multiple tissue types with artificial materials. Thus, understanding the anatomy and underlying coupling mechanisms of blood vessels and nerve fibers within bone to further develop neuro-vascularized bone implant biomaterials is an extremely critical aspect in the field of bone regeneration. Hydrogels have good biocompatibility, controllable mechanical characteristics, and osteoconductive and osteoinductive properties, making them important candidates for research related to neuro-vascularized bone regeneration. This review reports the classification and physicochemical properties of hydrogels, with a focus on the application advantages and status of hydrogels for bone regeneration. The authors also highlight the effect of neurovascular coupling on bone repair and regeneration and the necessity of achieving neuro-vascularized bone regeneration. Finally, the recent progress and design strategies of hydrogel-based biomaterials for neuro-vascularized bone regeneration are discussed.
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- Xiaojing Li
- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200000, China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200000, China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200000, China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200000, China
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Han Y, Wu Y, Wang F, Li G, Wang J, Wu X, Deng A, Ren X, Wang X, Gao J, Shi Z, Bai L, Su J. Heterogeneous DNA hydrogel loaded with Apt02 modified tetrahedral framework nucleic acid accelerated critical-size bone defect repair. Bioact Mater 2024; 35:1-16. [PMID: 38298451 PMCID: PMC10828543 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.01.009] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Segmental bone defects, stemming from trauma, infection, and tumors, pose formidable clinical challenges. Traditional bone repair materials, such as autologous and allogeneic bone grafts, grapple with limitations including source scarcity and immune rejection risks. The advent of nucleic acid nanotechnology, particularly the use of DNA hydrogels in tissue engineering, presents a promising solution, attributed to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and programmability. However, these hydrogels, typically hindered by high gelation temperatures (∼46 °C) and high construction costs, limit cell encapsulation and broader application. Our research introduces a novel polymer-modified DNA hydrogel, developed using nucleic acid nanotechnology, which gels at a more biocompatible temperature of 37 °C and is cost-effective. This hydrogel then incorporates tetrahedral Framework Nucleic Acid (tFNA) to enhance osteogenic mineralization. Furthermore, considering the modifiability of tFNA, we modified its chains with Aptamer02 (Apt02), an aptamer known to foster angiogenesis. This dual approach significantly accelerates osteogenic differentiation in bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) and angiogenesis in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), with cell sequencing confirming their targeting efficacy, respectively. In vivo experiments in rats with critical-size cranial bone defects demonstrate their effectiveness in enhancing new bone formation. This innovation not only offers a viable solution for repairing segmental bone defects but also opens avenues for future advancements in bone organoids construction, marking a significant advancement in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Yafei Han
- Organoid Research Center, Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- National Center for Translational Medicine (Shanghai) SHU Branch, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Organoid Research Center, Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- National Center for Translational Medicine (Shanghai) SHU Branch, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Organoid Research Center, Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- National Center for Translational Medicine (Shanghai) SHU Branch, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Organoid Research Center, Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- National Center for Translational Medicine (Shanghai) SHU Branch, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Zhongye Hospital, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Organoid Research Center, Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- National Center for Translational Medicine (Shanghai) SHU Branch, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Organoid Research Center, Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- National Center for Translational Medicine (Shanghai) SHU Branch, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Organoid Research Center, Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- National Center for Translational Medicine (Shanghai) SHU Branch, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Organoid Research Center, Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- National Center for Translational Medicine (Shanghai) SHU Branch, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Organoid Research Center, Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- National Center for Translational Medicine (Shanghai) SHU Branch, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- National Center for Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Organoid Research Center, Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- National Center for Translational Medicine (Shanghai) SHU Branch, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Wenzhou Institute of Shanghai University, Wenzhou, 325000, China
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- Organoid Research Center, Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
- National Center for Translational Medicine (Shanghai) SHU Branch, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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Castanheira EJ, Monteiro LPG, Gaspar VM, Correia TR, Rodrigues JMM, Mano JF. In-Bath 3D Printing of Anisotropic Shape-Memory Cryogels Functionalized with Bone-Bioactive Nanoparticles. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:18386-18399. [PMID: 38591243 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
Abstract
Cryogels exhibit unique shape memory with full recovery and structural stability features after multiple injections. These constructs also possess enhanced cell permeability and nutrient diffusion when compared to typical bulk hydrogels. Volumetric processing of cryogels functionalized with nanosized units has potential to widen their biomedical applications, however this has remained challenging and relatively underexplored. In this study, we report a novel methodology that combines suspension 3D printing with directional freezing for the fabrication of nanocomposite cryogels with configurable anisotropy. When compared to conventional bulk or freeze-dried hydrogels, nanocomposite cryogel formulations exhibit excellent shape recovery (>95%) and higher pore connectivity. Suspension printing, assisted with a prechilled metal grid, was optimized to induce anisotropy. The addition of calcium- and phosphate-doped mesoporous silica nanoparticles into the cryogel matrix enhanced bioactivity toward orthopedic applications without hindering the printing process. Notably, the nanocomposite 3D printed cryogels exhibit injectable shape memory while also featuring a lamellar topography. The fabrication of these constructs was highly reproducible and exhibited potential for a cell-delivery injectable cryogel with no cytotoxicity to human-derived adipose stem cells. Hence, in this work, it was possible to combine a gravity defying 3D printed methodology with injectable and controlled anisotropic macroporous structures containing bioactive nanoparticles. This methodology ameliorates highly tunable injectable 3D printed anisotropic nanocomposite cryogels with a user-programmable degree of structural complexity.
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- Edgar J Castanheira
- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, portugal
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Remy M, Upara C, Ding QJ, Miszuk JM, Sun H, Hong L. MicroRNA-200c Release from Gelatin-Coated 3D-Printed PCL Scaffolds Enhances Bone Regeneration. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:2337-2350. [PMID: 38531043 PMCID: PMC11005014 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01105] [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: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
Abstract
The fabrication of clinically relevant synthetic bone grafts relies on combining multiple biodegradable biomaterials to create a structure that supports the regeneration of defects while delivering osteogenic biomolecules that enhance regeneration. MicroRNA-200c (miR-200c) functions as a potent osteoinductive biomolecule to enhance osteogenic differentiation and bone formation; however, synthetic tissue-engineered bone grafts that sustain the delivery of miR-200c for bone regeneration have not yet been evaluated. In this study, we created novel, multimaterial, synthetic bone grafts from gelatin-coated 3D-printed polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds. We attempted to optimize the release of pDNA encoding miR-200c by varying gelatin types, concentrations, and polymer crosslinking materials to improve its functions for bone regeneration. We revealed that by modulating gelatin type, coating material concentration, and polymer crosslinking, we effectively altered the release rates of pDNA encoding miR-200c, which promoted osteogenic differentiation in vitro and bone regeneration in a critical-sized calvarial bone defect animal model. We also demonstrated that crosslinking the gelatin coatings on the PCL scaffolds with low-concentration glutaraldehyde was biocompatible and increased cell attachment. These results strongly indicate the potential use of gelatin-based systems for pDNA encoding microRNA delivery in gene therapy and further demonstrate the effectiveness of miR-200c for enhancing bone regeneration from synthetic bone grafts.
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- Matthew
T. Remy
- Iowa
Institute for Oral Health Research, College
of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
- Roy
J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Iowa
Institute for Oral Health Research, College
of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Iowa
Institute for Oral Health Research, College
of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Iowa
Institute for Oral Health Research, College
of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Iowa
Institute for Oral Health Research, College
of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Iowa
Institute for Oral Health Research, College
of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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Yang J, Tan Q, Li K, Liao J, Hao Y, Chen Y. Advances and Trends of Photoresponsive Hydrogels for Bone Tissue Engineering. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:1921-1945. [PMID: 38457377 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01485] [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: 03/10/2024]
Abstract
The development of static hydrogels as an optimal choice for bone tissue engineering (BTE) remains a difficult challenge primarily due to the intricate nature of bone healing processes, continuous physiological functions, and pathological changes. Hence, there is an urgent need to exploit smart hydrogels with programmable properties that can effectively enhance bone regeneration. Increasing evidence suggests that photoresponsive hydrogels are promising bioscaffolds for BTE due to their advantages such as controlled drug release, cell fate modulation, and the photothermal effect. Here, we review the current advances in photoresponsive hydrogels. The mechanism of photoresponsiveness and its advanced applications in bone repair are also elucidated. Future research would focus on the development of more efficient, safer, and smarter photoresponsive hydrogels for BTE. This review is aimed at offering comprehensive guidance on the trends of photoresponsive hydrogels and shedding light on their potential clinical application in BTE.
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- Juan Yang
- West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- Laboratory of Heart Valve Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
- Laboratory of Heart Valve Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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Abbadessa A, Ronca A, Salerno A. Integrating bioprinting, cell therapies and drug delivery towards in vivo regeneration of cartilage, bone and osteochondral tissue. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024; 14:858-894. [PMID: 37882983 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01437-1] [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] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
Abstract
The biological and biomechanical functions of cartilage, bone and osteochondral tissue are naturally orchestrated by a complex crosstalk between zonally dependent cells and extracellular matrix components. In fact, this crosstalk involves biomechanical signals and the release of biochemical cues that direct cell fate and regulate tissue morphogenesis and remodelling in vivo. Three-dimensional bioprinting introduced a paradigm shift in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, since it allows to mimic native tissue anisotropy introducing compositional and architectural gradients. Moreover, the growing synergy between bioprinting and drug delivery may enable to replicate cell/extracellular matrix reciprocity and dynamics by the careful control of the spatial and temporal patterning of bioactive cues. Although significant advances have been made in this direction, unmet challenges and open research questions persist. These include, among others, the optimization of scaffold zonality and architectural features; the preservation of the bioactivity of loaded active molecules, as well as their spatio-temporal release; the in vitro scaffold maturation prior to implantation; the pros and cons of each animal model and the graft-defect mismatch; and the in vivo non-invasive monitoring of new tissue formation. This work critically reviews these aspects and reveals the state of the art of using three-dimensional bioprinting, and its synergy with drug delivery technologies, to pattern the distribution of cells and/or active molecules in cartilage, bone and osteochondral engineered tissues. Most notably, this work focuses on approaches, technologies and biomaterials that are currently under in vivo investigations, as these give important insights on scaffold performance at the implantation site and its interaction/integration with surrounding tissues.
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- Anna Abbadessa
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), IDIS Research Institute, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council, 80125, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125, Naples, Italy.
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Xue N, Liu P, Zhao W, Zhou Z, Zhang L, Huang R, Liu R, Fathi A, Duan JA, Chen J, Wang Y. A Horn Peptide-Thermoresponsive Hydrogel for Angiogenesis and Bone Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2304400. [PMID: 38551206 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304400] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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The management of critical-sized bone defects presents a formidable clinical challenge, especially given the increasing incidence of bone diseases in the aging population. Consequently, there is an increased demand for minimally invasive bone repair materials that can effectively address this challenge, particularly in outpatient settings. In this study, the goal is to develop an injectable and biodegradable biomaterial that adheres to and fills bone-defect sites to support bone regeneration. The osteogenic and angiogenic activities of animal horn peptides are investigated by incorporating them into biologically active moieties, in combination with a novel thermosensitive hydrogel. The resulting thermosensitive hydrogel exhibited essential biological functionalities, allowing precise modulation of its physical and chemical properties. Notably, the hydrogel incorporating the horn peptide rapidly filled the bone defect site, promoting both angiogenesis and bone induction. Consequently, this approach significantly accelerates new bone regeneration. In summary, the findings of this study present a promising, minimally invasive solution for addressing critical-sized bone defects.
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- Nannan Xue
- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of TCM External Medication Development and Application, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- International Cooperative Joint Laboratory of Animal-Derived Chinese Medicine and Functional Peptides, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- International Cooperative Joint Laboratory of Animal-Derived Chinese Medicine and Functional Peptides, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of TCM External Medication Development and Application, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of TCM External Medication Development and Application, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of TCM External Medication Development and Application, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of TCM External Medication Development and Application, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- International Cooperative Joint Laboratory of Animal-Derived Chinese Medicine and Functional Peptides, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- Tetratherix Technology Pty Ltd, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- International Cooperative Joint Laboratory of Animal-Derived Chinese Medicine and Functional Peptides, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of TCM External Medication Development and Application, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center of TCM External Medication Development and Application, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- International Cooperative Joint Laboratory of Animal-Derived Chinese Medicine and Functional Peptides, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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Hameed H, Faheem S, Paiva-Santos AC, Sarwar HS, Jamshaid M. A Comprehensive Review of Hydrogel-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Classification, Properties, Recent Trends, and Applications. AAPS PharmSciTech 2024; 25:64. [PMID: 38514495 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-024-02786-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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As adaptable biomaterials, hydrogels have shown great promise in several industries, which include the delivery of drugs, engineering of tissues, biosensing, and regenerative medicine. These hydrophilic polymer three-dimensional networks have special qualities like increased content of water, soft, flexible nature, as well as biocompatibility, which makes it excellent candidates for simulating the extracellular matrix and promoting cell development and tissue regeneration. With an emphasis on their design concepts, synthesis processes, and characterization procedures, this review paper offers a thorough overview of hydrogels. It covers the various hydrogel material types, such as natural polymers, synthetic polymers, and hybrid hydrogels, as well as their unique characteristics and uses. The improvements in hydrogel-based platforms for controlled drug delivery are examined. It also looks at recent advances in bioprinting methods that use hydrogels to create intricate tissue constructions with exquisite spatial control. The performance of hydrogels is explored through several variables, including mechanical properties, degradation behaviour, and biological interactions, with a focus on the significance of customizing hydrogel qualities for particular applications. This review paper also offers insights into future directions in hydrogel research, including those that promise to advance the discipline, such as stimuli-responsive hydrogels, self-healing hydrogels, and bioactive hydrogels. Generally, the objective of this review paper is to provide readers with a detailed grasp of hydrogels and all of their potential uses, making it an invaluable tool for scientists and researchers studying biomaterials and tissue engineering.
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- Huma Hameed
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, 3000-548, Coimbra, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, 3000-548, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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Tan T, Hou Y, Zhang Y, Wang B. Double-Network Hydrogel with Strengthened Mechanical Property for Controllable Release of Antibacterial Peptide. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:1850-1860. [PMID: 38416425 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Developing double-network (DN) hydrogels with high mechanical properties and antibacterial efficacy to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial infections and serve as scaffolds for cell culture still remains an ongoing challenge. In this study, an ion-responsive antibacterial peptide (AMP) (C16-WIIIKKK, termed as IK7) was synergistically combined with a photoresponsive gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) polymer to fabricate a biocompatible DN hydrogel. The GelMA-IK7 DN hydrogel showed enhanced mechanical properties in contrast to the individual IK7 and GelMA hydrogels and demonstrated substantial antibacterial efficacy. Further investigations revealed that the DN hydrogel effectively inhibited bacterial growth by the controlled and sustained release of the IK7 peptide. In addition, the formation of the DN hydrogel was also found to protect AMP IK7 from rapid degradation by proteinase K. Our findings suggested that the developed GelMA-IK7 DN hydrogel holds great potential for next-generation antibacterial hydrogels for three-dimensional cell culture and tissue regeneration.
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- Tingyuan Tan
- Research Institute of Interdisciplinary Sciences & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
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- Research Institute of Interdisciplinary Sciences & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China
- School of Physics, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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Du X, Zang C, Wang Q. Cyclin A1 (CCNA1) inhibits osteoporosis by suppressing transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) pathway in osteoblasts. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:206. [PMID: 38454404 PMCID: PMC10919014 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07303-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is a genetic disease caused by the imbalance between osteoblast-led bone formation and osteoclast-induced bone resorption. However, further gene-related pathogenesis remains to be elucidated. METHODS The aberrant expressed genes in osteoporosis was identified by analyzing the microarray profile GSE100609. Serum samples of patients with osteoporosis and normal group were collected, and the mRNA expression of candidate genes was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The mouse cranial osteoblast MC3T3-E1 cells were treated with dexamethasone (DEX) to mimic osteoporosis in vitro. Alizarin Red staining and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining methods were combined to measure matrix mineralization deposition of MC3T3-E1 cells. Meanwhile, the expression of osteogenesis related genes including alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteocalcin (OCN), osteopontin (OPN), Osterix, and bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) were evaluated by qRT-PCR and western blotting methods. Then the effects of candidate genes on regulating impede bone loss caused by ovariectomy (OVX) in mice were studied. RESULTS Cyclin A1 (CCNA1) was found to be significantly upregulated in serum of osteoporosis patients and the osteoporosis model cells, which was in line with the bioinformatic analysis. The osteogenic differentiation ability of MC3T3-E1 cells was inhibited by DEX treatment, which was manifested by decreased Alizarin Red staining intensity, ALP staining intensity, and expression levels of ALP, OCN, OPN, Osterix, and BMP2. The effects of CCNA1 inhibition on regulating osteogenesis were opposite to that of DEX. Then, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis demonstrated that genes negatively associated with CCNA1 were enriched in the TGF-beta signaling pathway. Inhibitor of TGF-beta signaling pathway partly reversed osteogenesis induced by suppressed CCNA1. Furthermore, suppressed CCNA1 relieved bone mass of OVX mice in vivo. CONCLUSION Downregulation of CCNA1 could activate TGF-beta signaling pathway and promote bone formation, thus playing a role in treatment of osteoporosis.
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- Xiao Du
- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Geriatric Hospital, No.118 Hot Spring Road, Haidian District 100095, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Geriatric Hospital, No.118 Hot Spring Road, Haidian District 100095, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Geriatric Hospital, No.118 Hot Spring Road, Haidian District 100095, Beijing, China.
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El-Husseiny HM, Mady EA, Doghish AS, Zewail MB, Abdelfatah AM, Noshy M, Mohammed OA, El-Dakroury WA. Smart/stimuli-responsive chitosan/gelatin and other polymeric macromolecules natural hydrogels vs. synthetic hydrogels systems for brain tissue engineering: A state-of-the-art review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 260:129323. [PMID: 38242393 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129323] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Currently, there are no viable curative treatments that can enhance the central nervous system's (CNS) recovery from trauma or illness. Bioengineered injectable smart/stimuli-responsive hydrogels (SSRHs) that mirror the intricacy of the CNS milieu and architecture have been suggested as a way to get around these restrictions in combination with medication and cell therapy. Additionally, the right biophysical and pharmacological stimuli are required to boost meaningful CNS regeneration. Recent research has focused heavily on developing SSRHs as cutting-edge delivery systems that can direct the regeneration of brain tissue. In the present article, we have discussed the pathology of brain injuries, and the applicable strategies employed to regenerate the brain tissues. Moreover, the most promising SSRHs for neural tissue engineering (TE) including alginate (Alg.), hyaluronic acid (HA), chitosan (CH), gelatin, and collagen are used in natural polymer-based hydrogels and thoroughly discussed in this review. The ability of these hydrogels to distribute bioactive substances or cells in response to internal and external stimuli is highlighted with particular attention. In addition, this article provides a summary of the most cutting-edge techniques for CNS recovery employing SSRHs for several neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Hussein M El-Husseiny
- Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai Cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan; Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh, Elqaliobiya 13736, Egypt.
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Physiology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai Cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan; Department of Animal Hygiene, Behavior and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh, Elqaliobiya 13736, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Badr City, Cairo 11829, Egypt; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo, Badr City, Cairo 11829, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Badr City, Cairo 11829, Egypt
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Salman International University (KSIU), South Sinai, Ras Sudr 46612, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Bisha 61922, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo, Badr City, Cairo 11829, Egypt
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Pinho AR, Gomes MC, Costa DCS, Mano JF. Bioactive Self-Regulated Liquified Microcompartments to Bioengineer Bone-Like Microtissues. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305029. [PMID: 37847901 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305029] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Designing a microenvironment that drives autonomous stromal cell differentiation toward osteogenesis while recapitulating the complexity of bone tissue remains challenging. In the current study, bone-like microtissues are created using electrohydrodynamic atomization to form two distinct liquefied microcapsules (mCAPs): i) hydroxypyridinone (HOPO)-modified gelatin (GH mCAPs, 7.5% w/v), and ii) HOPO-modified gelatin and dopamine-modified gelatin (GH+GD mCAPs, 7.5%+1.5% w/v). The ability of HOPO to coordinate with iron ions at physiological pH allows the formation of a semipermeable micro-hydrogel shell. In turn, the dopamine affinity for calcium ions sets a bioactive milieu for bone-like microtissues. After 21 days post encapsulation, GH and GH+GD mCAPs potentiate autonomous osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells accompanied by collagen type-I gene upregulation, increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) expression, and formation of mineralized extracellular matrix. However, the GH+GD mCAPs show higher levels of osteogenic markers starting on day 14, translating into a more advanced and organized mineralized matrix. The GH+GD system also shows upregulation of the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANK-L) gene, enabling the autonomous osteoclastic differentiation of monocytes. These catechol-based mCAPs offer a promising approach to designing multifunctional and autonomous bone-like microtissues to study in vitro bone-related processes at the cell-tissue interface, angiogenesis, and osteoclastogenesis.
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- Ana R Pinho
- CICECO, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- CICECO, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- CICECO, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- CICECO, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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Li S, Gong L, Wu X, Liu X, Bai N, Guo Y, Liu X, Zhang H, Fu H, Shou Q. Load-bearing columns inspired fabrication of ductile and mechanically enhanced BSA hydrogels. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129910. [PMID: 38309395 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129910] [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: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Currently, protein-based hydrogels are widely applied in soft materials, tissue engineering and implantable scaffolds owing to their excellent biocompatibility, and degradability. However, most protein-based hydrogels are soft brittle. In this study, a ductile and mechanically enhanced bovine serum albumin (BSA) hydrogel is fabricated by soaking the a 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride/N-hydroxysuccinimide (EDC/NHS) induced BSA hydrogel in (NH4)2SO4 solution. An EDC/NHS coupling reaction induce protein coupling reactions that cause the BSA skeleton to resemble architectural load-bearing walls, protecting the integrity of the hydrogel and preventing collapse. The effects of the BSA and (NH4)2SO4 concentrations on the hydrogel mechanics are evaluated, and the possible strengthening mechanism is discussed. Besides, the highly kosmotropic ions greatly enhance the hydrophobic interaction within BSA gels and dehydration effect and their mechanical properties were significantly enhanced. The various mechanical properties of hydrogels can be regulated over a large window by soaking hydrogels into various ions. And most of them can be washed away, maintaining high biocompatibility of the protein. Importantly, the protein hydrogels prepared by this strategy could also be modified as strain sensors. In a word, this work demonstrates a new, universal method to provide multi-functional, biocompatible, strength enhanced and regulable mechanical pure protein hydrogel, combining the Hofmeister effect with -NH2/-COOH association groups.
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- Shengyu Li
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Second Clinical Medical School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310000, PR China.
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Second Clinical Medical School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310000, PR China; Third Clinical Medical School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310000, PR China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Second Clinical Medical School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310000, PR China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Second Clinical Medical School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310000, PR China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Second Clinical Medical School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310000, PR China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Second Clinical Medical School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310000, PR China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Second Clinical Medical School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310000, PR China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Second Clinical Medical School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310000, PR China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Second Clinical Medical School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310000, PR China.
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Second Clinical Medical School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310000, PR China; Jinghua academy of Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University, Jinghua 321015, PR China.
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Kang Y, Xu L, Dong J, Yuan X, Ye J, Fan Y, Liu B, Xie J, Ji X. Programmed microalgae-gel promotes chronic wound healing in diabetes. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1042. [PMID: 38310127 PMCID: PMC10838327 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45101-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024] Open
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Chronic diabetic wounds are at lifelong risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers owing to severe hypoxia, excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS), a complex inflammatory microenvironment, and the potential for bacterial infection. Here we develop a programmed treatment strategy employing live Haematococcus (HEA). By modulating light intensity, HEA can be programmed to perform a variety of functions, such as antibacterial activity, oxygen supply, ROS scavenging, and immune regulation, suggesting its potential for use in programmed therapy. Under high light intensity (658 nm, 0.5 W/cm2), green HEA (GHEA) with efficient photothermal conversion mediate wound surface disinfection. By decreasing the light intensity (658 nm, 0.1 W/cm2), the photosynthetic system of GHEA can continuously produce oxygen, effectively resolving the problems of hypoxia and promoting vascular regeneration. Continuous light irradiation induces astaxanthin (AST) accumulation in HEA cells, resulting in a gradual transformation from a green to red hue (RHEA). RHEA effectively scavenges excess ROS, enhances the expression of intracellular antioxidant enzymes, and directs polarization to M2 macrophages by secreting AST vesicles via exosomes. The living HEA hydrogel can sterilize and enhance cell proliferation and migration and promote neoangiogenesis, which could improve infected diabetic wound healing in female mice.
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- Yong Kang
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Department of Disease Control and Prevention, Rocket Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing, 10088, China.
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- Department of Burns, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
- Medical College, Linyi University, Linyi, 276000, China.
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Chen K, He W, Gao W, Wu Y, Zhang Z, Liu M, Hu Y, Xiao X, Li F, Feng Q. A Dual Reversible Cross-Linked Hydrogel with Enhanced Mechanical Property and Capable of Proangiogenic and Osteogenic Activities for Bone Defect Repair. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300325. [PMID: 37805941 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300325] [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: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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The clinical treatment of bone defects presents ongoing challenges. One promising approach is bone tissue engineering (BTE), wherein hydrogels have garnered significant attention. However, the application of hydrogels in BTE is severely limited due to their poor mechanical properties, as well as their inferior proangiogenic and osteogenic activities. To address these limitations, our develop a dual cross-linked alendronate (ALN)-Ca2+ /Mg2+ -doped sulfated hyaluronic acid (SHA@CM) hydrogel, using a one-step mixing injection molding method known as "three-in-one" approach. This approach enabled the simultaneous formation of Schiff-Base crosslinking and electric attraction-based crosslinking within the hydrogel. The Schiff-Base crosslinking contributed to the majority of the hydrogel's mechanical strength, while the electric attraction-based crosslinking served as a release reservoir for Ca2+ /Mg2+ and ALN, promoting enhanced osteogenic activities and providing additional mechanical reinforcement to the hydrogel. These experimental data demonstrates several favorable properties of the SHA@CM hydrogel, including satisfactory injectability, rapid gelation, self-healing capacity, and excellent cytocompatibility. Moreover, the presence of sulfated groups and Mg2+ within the SHA@CM hydrogel exhibited pro-angiogenic effects, while the controlled release of nanoparticles formed by Ca2+ /Mg2+ and ALN further enhanced the osteogenesis of the hydrogel. Overall, these results indicate that the SHA@CM hydrogel holds significant potential for the clinical translation of BTE.
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- Kai Chen
- School of Resources and Chemical Engineering, Sanming University, Sanming, 365004, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Qingdao medical college of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266073, China
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- College of Life Science, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, 157011, China
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- College of Life Science, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, 157011, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200434, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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Wang M, Wu Y, Li G, Lin Q, Zhang W, Liu H, Su J. Articular cartilage repair biomaterials: strategies and applications. Mater Today Bio 2024; 24:100948. [PMID: 38269053 PMCID: PMC10806349 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.100948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Articular cartilage injury is a frequent worldwide disease, while effective treatment is urgently needed. Due to lack of blood vessels and nerves, the ability of cartilage to self-repair is limited. Despite the availability of various clinical treatments, unfavorable prognoses and complications remain prevalent. However, the advent of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine has generated considerable interests in using biomaterials for articular cartilage repair. Nevertheless, there remains a notable scarcity of comprehensive reviews that provide an in-depth exploration of the various strategies and applications. Herein, we present an overview of the primary biomaterials and bioactive substances from the tissue engineering perspective to repair articular cartilage. The strategies include regeneration, substitution, and immunization. We comprehensively delineate the influence of mechanically supportive scaffolds on cellular behavior, shedding light on emerging scaffold technologies, including stimuli-responsive smart scaffolds, 3D-printed scaffolds, and cartilage bionic scaffolds. Biologically active substances, including bioactive factors, stem cells, extracellular vesicles (EVs), and cartilage organoids, are elucidated for their roles in regulating the activity of chondrocytes. Furthermore, the composite bioactive scaffolds produced industrially to put into clinical use, are also explicitly presented. This review offers innovative solutions for treating articular cartilage ailments and emphasizes the potential of biomaterials for articular cartilage repair in clinical translation.
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- Mingkai Wang
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- College of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- College of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Department of Orthopedics Trauma, Shanghai Zhongye Hospital, Shanghai, 200941, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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Gholipour Choubar E, Nasirtabrizi MH, Salimi F, Sadeghianmaryan A. Improving bone regeneration with electrospun antibacterial polycaprolactone/collagen/polyvinyl pyrrolidone scaffolds coated with hydroxyapatite and cephalexin delivery capability. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2024; 35:127-145. [PMID: 37837633 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2023.2270216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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Electrospinning is a facile popular method for the creation of nano-micro fibers tissue engineering scaffolds. Here, polycaprolactone (PCL)/collagen (COL): polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) scaffolds (PCL/COL: PVP) were fabricated for bone regeneration. Various concentrations of Cephalexin (CEF) (0.5, 1, 1.5 wt. %) were added to PCL/COL: PVP scaffold to provide an antibacterial scaffold, and different concentrations of hydroxyapatite (HA) (1, 2, 5 wt. %) was electrospray on the surface of the scaffolds. The PCL/COL: PVP scaffold contained 1.5% CEF and coated with 2% HA was introduced as the best sample and in-vitro tests were performed on this scaffold based on the antibacterial and MTT test results. Morphology observations demonstrated a bead-free uniform combined nano-micro fibrous structure. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction tests confirmed the successful formation of the scaffolds and the wettability, swelling, and biodegradability evaluations of the scaffolds confirmed the hydrophilicity nature of the scaffold with high swelling properties and suitable biodegradation ratio. The scaffolds supported cell adhesion and represented high alkaline phosphatase activity. CEF loading led to antibacterial properties of the designed scaffolds and showed a suitable sustained release rate within 48 h. It seems that the electrospun PCL/COL: PVP scaffold loaded with 1.5% CEF and coated with 2% HA can be useful for bone regeneration applications that need further evaluation in the near future.
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- Department of Chemistry, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran
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Zhang Y, Li G, Wang J, Zhou F, Ren X, Su J. Small Joint Organoids 3D Bioprinting: Construction Strategy and Application. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2302506. [PMID: 37814373 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302506] [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: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease that causes pain and disability in adults, affecting ≈300 million people worldwide. It is caused by damage to cartilage, including cellular inflammation and destruction of the extracellular matrix (ECM), leading to limited self-repairing ability due to the lack of blood vessels and nerves in the cartilage tissue. Organoid technology has emerged as a promising approach for cartilage repair, but constructing joint organoids with their complex structures and special mechanisms is still challenging. To overcome these boundaries, 3D bioprinting technology allows for the precise design of physiologically relevant joint organoids, including shape, structure, mechanical properties, cellular arrangement, and biological cues to mimic natural joint tissue. In this review, the authors will introduce the biological structure of joint tissues, summarize key procedures in 3D bioprinting for cartilage repair, and propose strategies for constructing joint organoids using 3D bioprinting. The authors also discuss the challenges of using joint organoids' approaches and perspectives on their future applications, opening opportunities to model joint tissues and response to joint disease treatment.
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- Yuan Zhang
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Musculoskeletal Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Musculoskeletal Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Department of Trauma Orthopedics, Zhongye Hospital, Shanghai, 200941, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Musculoskeletal Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiao Tong University, Xi'an, 710000, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Musculoskeletal Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Musculoskeletal Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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Jiang M, Zhu Y, Li Q, Liu W, Dong A, Zhang L. 2D nanomaterial-based 3D network hydrogels for anti-infection therapy. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:916-951. [PMID: 38224023 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02244g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Two-dimensional nanomaterials (2D NMs) refer to nanomaterials that possess a planar topography with a thickness of one or several atomic layers. Due to their large specific surface areas, atomic thickness, rough edges, and electron confinement in two dimensions, they have emerged as promising antimicrobial agents over antibiotics in combating bacterial infections. However, 2D NMs encounter issues such as low bio-safety, easy aggregation, and limited tissue penetration efficiency. To address these concerns, hydrogels with three-dimensional (3D) networks have been developed to encapsulate 2D NMs, aiming to enhance their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and ability to regulate and remodel the tissue microenvironment at the infected site. This review systematically summarizes the current studies on 2D NM-based antibacterial hydrogels with 3D network structures (named 2N3Hs). Firstly, we introduce the emerging types of 2N3Hs and describe their antibacterial actions. Subsequently, we discuss the applications of 2N3Hs in three biomedical fields, including wound dressing, cancer treatment, and bone regeneration. Finally, we conclude the review with current challenges and future developments for 2N3Hs, highlighting their potential as a promising choice for next-generation biomedical devices, particularly in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. This review aims to provide a comprehensive and panoramic overview of anti-infective 2N3Hs for various biomedical applications.
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- Mingji Jiang
- Engineering Research Center of Dairy Quality and Safety Control Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, P. R. China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Drug Discovery and Development, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Tianjin University, Tianjin, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, P. R. China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Dairy Quality and Safety Control Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, P. R. China.
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- Tianjin University, Tianjin, P. R. China.
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Chakrabarty S, Jasuja K. Insights into the Unanticipated Chemical Reactivity of Functionalized Nanosheets Derived from TiB 2. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:1524-1536. [PMID: 38064651 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c03010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Titanium diboride (TiB2) is a member of the AlB2-type layered metal boride family; the materials of this family are receiving renewed research interest owing to their amenability to nanoscaling. Earlier, we showed that TiB2 can be nanoscaled to yield quasi 2D nanostructures following a dissolution-recrystallization approach. This approach yielded nanosheets that were chemically functionalized with oxy-functional groups. Also, these nanosheets could inherently form a gel-like substance. In this work, we show that these functionalized nanosheets can interact with ascorbic acid in a way that first imparts a characteristic orange hue to the original yellowish nanosheet dispersion. Second, this interaction results in the loss of gel-like behavior of the nanosheet dispersion. We utilize several spectroscopic techniques such as UV-visible, FT-IR, NMR, EPR, XPS, and XANES to unravel this unexplored chemical interaction. The findings show that both titania as well as oxy-boron species react with ascorbic acid, leading to a profound modification of the nanosheets. This modification results in an augmented electrochemical response, implying that the modified nanosheets can be used in novel applications. This study is therefore a step toward gaining an even deeper understanding of the chemical opportunities that these nanoscaled borides can provide.
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- Satadru Chakrabarty
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, 382055 Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, 382055 Gujarat, India
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Kolipaka T, Pandey G, Abraham N, Srinivasarao DA, Raghuvanshi RS, Rajinikanth PS, Tickoo V, Srivastava S. Stimuli-responsive polysaccharide-based smart hydrogels for diabetic wound healing: Design aspects, preparation methods and regulatory perspectives. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 324:121537. [PMID: 37985111 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121537] [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: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Diabetes adversely affects wound-healing responses, leading to the development of chronic infected wounds. Such wound microenvironment is characterized by hyperglycaemia, hyperinflammation, hypoxia, variable pH, upregulation of matrix metalloproteinases, oxidative stress, and bacterial colonization. These pathological conditions pose challenges for the effective wound healing. Therefore, there is a paradigm shift in diabetic wound care management wherein abnormal pathological conditions of the wound microenvironment is used as a trigger for controlling the drug release or to improve properties of wound dressings. Hydrogels composed of natural polysaccharides showed tremendous potential as wound dressings as well as stimuli-responsive materials due to their unique properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, hydrophilicity, porosity, stimuli-responsiveness etc. Hence, polysaccharide-based hydrogels have emerged as advanced healthcare materials for diabetic wounds. In this review, we presented important aspects for the design of hydrogel-based wound dressings with an emphasis on biocompatibility, biodegradability, entrapment of therapeutic agents, moisturizing ability, swelling, and mechanical properties. Further, various crosslinking methods that enable desirable properties and stimuli responsiveness to the hydrogels have been mentioned. Subsequently, state-of-the-art developments in mono- and multi- stimuli-responsive hydrogels have been presented along with the case studies. Finally regulatory perspectives, challenges for the clinical translation and future prospects have been discussed.
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- Tejaswini Kolipaka
- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India.
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Dong Z, Ma F, Wei X, Zhang L, Ding Y, Shi L, Chen C, Ma Y, Ma Y. Injectable, thermo-sensitive and self-adhesive supramolecular hydrogels built from binary herbal small molecules towards reusable antibacterial coatings. RSC Adv 2024; 14:2027-2035. [PMID: 38196913 PMCID: PMC10774861 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07882e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Herbal hydrogels as a new class of sustainable functional materials have attracted extensive attention. However, the development of herbal hydrogels is significantly hindered due to their poor hydrogel performances and the lack of universal preparation methods. In this study, four herbal hydrogels composed of phytochemical polyphenols and stevioside compounds are prepared through a facile heating-cooling process, where multiple hydrogen bonding interactions between two monomers provide the main driving force for gelation. These herbal hydrogels exhibit thermo-sensitivity and good reversibility (25-90 °C), robust adhesion behaviours on hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces (maximum adhesion strength of 591.7 kPa), and outstanding antibacterial properties (100% bacteriostatic ratio). Profiting from these intriguing characteristics, they are demonstrated to show great potential as natural antibacterial coatings by depositing thin hydrogel layers onto diverse substrates. More importantly, the hydrogel coatings could be easily recycled by thermal regelation and reused at least 5 times. This work proposes a simple and universal strategy for preparing functional hydrogels based on binary herbal small molecules, which also sheds light on the development of reusable hydrogel coatings.
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- Zhibin Dong
- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Key Laboratory of New Material Research Institute, Institute of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jinan 250355 P.R. China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Key Laboratory of New Material Research Institute, Institute of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jinan 250355 P.R. China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Key Laboratory of New Material Research Institute, Institute of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jinan 250355 P.R. China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Key Laboratory of New Material Research Institute, Institute of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jinan 250355 P.R. China
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- School of Transportation Civil Engineering, Shandong Jiaotong University Jinan 250357 P.R. China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Key Laboratory of New Material Research Institute, Institute of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jinan 250355 P.R. China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Key Laboratory of New Material Research Institute, Institute of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jinan 250355 P.R. China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Key Laboratory of New Material Research Institute, Institute of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jinan 250355 P.R. China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Key Laboratory of New Material Research Institute, Institute of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jinan 250355 P.R. China
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Khan MUA, Stojanović GM, Abdullah MFB, Dolatshahi-Pirouz A, Marei HE, Ashammakhi N, Hasan A. Fundamental properties of smart hydrogels for tissue engineering applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127882. [PMID: 37951446 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Tissue engineering is an advanced and potential biomedical approach to treat patients suffering from lost or failed an organ or tissue to repair and regenerate damaged tissues that increase life expectancy. The biopolymers have been used to fabricate smart hydrogels to repair damaged tissue as they imitate the extracellular matrix (ECM) with intricate structural and functional characteristics. These hydrogels offer desired and controllable qualities, such as tunable mechanical stiffness and strength, inherent adaptability and biocompatibility, swellability, and biodegradability, all crucial for tissue engineering. Smart hydrogels provide a superior cellular environment for tissue engineering, enabling the generation of cutting-edge synthetic tissues due to their special qualities, such as stimuli sensitivity and reactivity. Numerous review articles have presented the exceptional potential of hydrogels for various biomedical applications, including drug delivery, regenerative medicine, and tissue engineering. Still, it is essential to write a comprehensive review article on smart hydrogels that successfully addresses the essential challenging issues in tissue engineering. Hence, the recent development on smart hydrogel for state-of-the-art tissue engineering conferred progress, highlighting significant challenges and future perspectives. This review discusses recent advances in smart hydrogels fabricated from biological macromolecules and their use for advanced tissue engineering. It also provides critical insight, emphasizing future research directions and progress in tissue engineering.
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- Muhammad Umar Aslam Khan
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar.
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- Department of Electronics, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
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- Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (IQ), Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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Chassonnery P, Paupert J, Lorsignol A, Séverac C, Ousset M, Degond P, Casteilla L, Peurichard D. Fibre crosslinking drives the emergence of order in a three-dimensional dynamical network model. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2024; 11:231456. [PMID: 38298399 PMCID: PMC10827420 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.231456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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The extracellular-matrix (ECM) is a complex interconnected three-dimensional network that provides structural support for the cells and tissues and defines organ architecture as key for their healthy functioning. However, the intimate mechanisms by which ECM acquire their three-dimensional architecture are still largely unknown. In this paper, we study this question by means of a simple three-dimensional individual based model of interacting fibres able to spontaneously crosslink or unlink to each other and align at the crosslinks. We show that such systems are able to spontaneously generate different types of architectures. We provide a thorough analysis of the emerging structures by an exhaustive parametric analysis and the use of appropriate visualization tools and quantifiers in three dimensions. The most striking result is that the emergence of ordered structures can be fully explained by a single emerging variable: the number of links per fibre in the network. If validated on real tissues, this simple variable could become an important putative target to control and predict the structuring of biological tissues, to suggest possible new therapeutic strategies to restore tissue functions after disruption, and to help in the development of collagen-based scaffolds for tissue engineering. Moreover, the model reveals that the emergence of architecture is a spatially homogeneous process following a unique evolutionary path, and highlights the essential role of dynamical crosslinking in tissue structuring.
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- Pauline Chassonnery
- RESTORE, Université de Toulouse, Inserm U1031, EFS, INP-ENVT, UPS, CNRS ERL5311, Toulouse, France
- Inria Paris, team MAMBA, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Université de Paris, Laboratoire Jacques-Louis Lions UMR7598, 75005 Paris, France
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- RESTORE, Université de Toulouse, Inserm U1031, EFS, INP-ENVT, UPS, CNRS ERL5311, Toulouse, France
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- RESTORE, Université de Toulouse, Inserm U1031, EFS, INP-ENVT, UPS, CNRS ERL5311, Toulouse, France
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- RESTORE, Université de Toulouse, Inserm U1031, EFS, INP-ENVT, UPS, CNRS ERL5311, Toulouse, France
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- RESTORE, Université de Toulouse, Inserm U1031, EFS, INP-ENVT, UPS, CNRS ERL5311, Toulouse, France
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- Institut de Mathématiques de Toulouse, UMR5219, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, UPS, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- RESTORE, Université de Toulouse, Inserm U1031, EFS, INP-ENVT, UPS, CNRS ERL5311, Toulouse, France
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- Inria Paris, team MAMBA, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Université de Paris, Laboratoire Jacques-Louis Lions UMR7598, 75005 Paris, France
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Mishra I, Gupta K, Mishra R, Chaudhary K, Sharma V. An Exploration of Organoid Technology: Present Advancements, Applications, and Obstacles. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2024; 25:1000-1020. [PMID: 37807405 DOI: 10.2174/0113892010273024230925075231] [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: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Organoids are in vitro models that exhibit a three-dimensional structure and effectively replicate the structural and physiological features of human organs. The capacity to research complex biological processes and disorders in a controlled setting is laid out by these miniature organ-like structures. OBJECTIVES This work examines the potential applications of organoid technology, as well as the challenges and future directions associated with its implementation. It aims to emphasize the pivotal role of organoids in disease modeling, drug discovery, developmental biology, precision medicine, and fundamental research. METHODS The manuscript was put together by conducting a comprehensive literature review, which involved an in-depth evaluation of globally renowned scientific research databases. RESULTS The field of organoids has generated significant attention due to its potential applications in tissue development and disease modelling, as well as its implications for personalised medicine, drug screening, and cell-based therapies. The utilisation of organoids has proven to be effective in the examination of various conditions, encompassing genetic disorders, cancer, neurodevelopmental disorders, and infectious diseases. CONCLUSION The exploration of the wider uses of organoids is still in its early phases. Research shall be conducted to integrate 3D organoid systems as alternatives for current models, potentially improving both fundamental and clinical studies in the future.
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- Isha Mishra
- Department of Pharmacy, Galgotias College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Galgotias College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, GLA University, Mathura, 281406, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, GLA University, Mathura, 281406, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Galgotias College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India
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Ijaz F, Tahir HM, Ali S, Ali A, Khan HA, Muzamil A, Manzoor HH, Qayyum KA. Biomolecules based hydrogels and their potential biomedical applications: A comprehensive review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127362. [PMID: 37827396 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127362] [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: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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The need for biocompatible drug carriers has been significantly increased from the past few years. Researchers show great interest in the development of more versatile and sophisticated biomaterials based drug carriers. Hydrogels are beneficial drug carriers and easily release the controlled amount of drug at target site due to its tunable structure. The hydrogels made-up of potent biological macromolecules including collagen, gelatin, fibrin, elastin, fibroin, chitosan, starch, alginate, agarose and carrageenan have been proven as versatile biomaterials. These are three-dimensional polymeric networks, synthesized by crosslinking of hydrophilic polymers. The biological macromolecules based hydrogels containing therapeutic substances are used in a wide range of biomedical applications including wound healing, tissue engineering, cosmetics and contact lenses. However, many aspects related to hydrogels such as the mechanism of cross-linking and molecular entanglement are not clear. So, there is a need to do more research and exploration toward the extensive and cost-effective use of hydrogels. The present review article elaborately discusses the biomolecules based hydrogels and their possible biomedical applications in different fields.
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- Fatima Ijaz
- Department of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Pakistan
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Inglis JE, Goodwin AM, Divi SN, Hsu WK. Advances in Synthetic Grafts in Spinal Fusion Surgery. Int J Spine Surg 2023; 17:S18-S27. [PMID: 37748919 PMCID: PMC10753330 DOI: 10.14444/8557] [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: 09/27/2023] Open
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Degenerative spine disease is increasing in prevalence as the global population ages, indicating a need for targeted therapies and continued innovations. While autograft and allograft have historically demonstrated robust results in spine fusion surgery, they have significant limitations and associated complications such as infection, donor site morbidity and pain, and neurovascular injury. Synthetic grafts may provide similar success while mitigating negative outcomes. A narrative literature review was performed to review available synthetic materials that aim to optimize spinal fusion. The authors specifically address the evolution of synthetics and comment on future trends. Novel synthetic materials currently in use include ceramics, synthetic polymers and peptides, bioactive glasses, and peptide amphiphiles, and the authors focus on their success in both human and animal models, physical properties, advantages, and disadvantages. Advantages include properties of osteoinduction, osteoconduction, and osteogenesis, whereas disadvantages encompass a lack of these properties or growth factor-induced complications. Typically, the use of synthetic materials results in fewer complications and lower costs. While the development and tuning of synthetic materials are ongoing, there are many beneficial alternatives to autografts and allografts with promising fusion results.
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- Jacqueline E Inglis
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Yu Z, Wang H, Ying B, Mei X, Zeng D, Liu S, Qu W, Pan X, Pu S, Li R, Qin Y. Mild photothermal therapy assist in promoting bone repair: Related mechanism and materials. Mater Today Bio 2023; 23:100834. [PMID: 38024841 PMCID: PMC10643361 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100834] [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: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Achieving precision treatment in bone tissue engineering (BTE) remains a challenge. Photothermal therapy (PTT), as a form of precision therapy, has been extensively investigated for its safety and efficacy. It has demonstrated significant potential in the treatment of orthopedic diseases such as bone tumors, postoperative infections and osteoarthritis. However, the high temperatures associated with PTT can lead to certain limitations and drawbacks. In recent years, researchers have explored the use of biomaterials for mild photothermal therapy (MPT), which offers a promising approach for addressing these limitations. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms underlying MPT and presents a compilation of photothermal agents and their utilization strategies for bone tissue repair. Additionally, the paper discusses the future prospects of MPT-assisted bone tissue regeneration, aiming to provide insights and recommendations for optimizing material design in this field.
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- Zehao Yu
- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis Technology of High-Performance Polymer, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery of Orthopaedic Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Orhtopeadics, Changchun, Jilin 130041 People’s Republic of China
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Gu Y, Hu Y, Zhang H, Wang S, Xu K, Su J. Single-cell RNA sequencing in osteoarthritis. Cell Prolif 2023; 56:e13517. [PMID: 37317049 PMCID: PMC10693192 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis is a progressive and heterogeneous joint disease with complex pathogenesis. The various phenotypes associated with each patient suggest that better subgrouping of tissues associated with genotypes in different phases of osteoarthritis may provide new insights into the onset and progression of the disease. Recently, single-cell RNA sequencing was used to describe osteoarthritis pathogenesis on a high-resolution view surpassing traditional technologies. Herein, this review summarizes the microstructural changes in articular cartilage, meniscus, synovium and subchondral bone that are mainly due to crosstalk amongst chondrocytes, osteoblasts, fibroblasts and endothelial cells during osteoarthritis progression. Next, we focus on the promising targets discovered by single-cell RNA sequencing and its potential applications in target drugs and tissue engineering. Additionally, the limited amount of research on the evaluation of bone-related biomaterials is reviewed. Based on the pre-clinical findings, we elaborate on the potential clinical values of single-cell RNA sequencing for the therapeutic strategies of osteoarthritis. Finally, a perspective on the future development of patient-centred medicine for osteoarthritis therapy combining other single-cell multi-omics technologies is discussed. This review will provide new insights into osteoarthritis pathogenesis on a cellular level and the field of applications of single-cell RNA sequencing in personalized therapeutics for osteoarthritis in the future.
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- Yuyuan Gu
- Institute of Translational MedicineShanghai UniversityShanghaiChina
- Organoid Research CenterShanghai UniversityShanghaiChina
- School of MedicineShanghai UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Institute of Translational MedicineShanghai UniversityShanghaiChina
- Organoid Research CenterShanghai UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Institute of Translational MedicineShanghai UniversityShanghaiChina
- Organoid Research CenterShanghai UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Institute of Translational MedicineShanghai UniversityShanghaiChina
- Organoid Research CenterShanghai UniversityShanghaiChina
- Department of OrthopedicsShanghai Zhongye HospitalShanghaiChina
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- Institute of Translational MedicineShanghai UniversityShanghaiChina
- Organoid Research CenterShanghai UniversityShanghaiChina
- Wenzhou Institute of Shanghai UniversityWenzhouChina
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- Institute of Translational MedicineShanghai UniversityShanghaiChina
- Organoid Research CenterShanghai UniversityShanghaiChina
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Hu Y, Kang M, Yin X, Cheng Y, Liu Z, Wei Y, Huang D. High biocompatible polyacrylamide hydrogels fabricated by surface mineralization for subchondral bone tissue engineering. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2023; 34:2217-2231. [PMID: 37368489 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2023.2230856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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The subchondral bone is an important part of cartilage which contains a large amount of hydroxyapatite. The mineral components of subchondral bone is the key factor which determines the biomechanical strength, and then affects the biological function of articular cartilage. Here, a mineralized polyacrylamide (PAM-Mineralized) hydrogel with good ALP activity, cell adhesion and biocompatibility was fabricated for subchondral bone tissue engineering. The micromorphology, composition and mechanical properties of PAM and PAM-Mineralized hydrogels were studied. The PAM hydrogels showed a porous structure, while the PAM-Mineralized hydrogels had well-distributed layers of hydroxyapatite mineralization on the surface. The XRD results show that the characteristic peak of hydroxyapatite (HA) was measured in PAM-Mineralized, indicating that the main component of the mineralized structure formed on the surface of the hydrogel after mineralization is HA. The formation of HA ectively decreased the rate of equilibrium swelling of the PAM hydrogel, with PAM-M reaching swelling equilibrium at 6 h. Meanwhile, compressive strength of PAM-Mineralized hydrogel (moisture state) reached 290 ± 30 kPa, compressive modulus reached 130 ± 4 kPa. PAM-Mineralized hydrogels did not affect the growth and proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells. Surface mineralization of PAM hydrogel could significantly improve osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. These results showed that PAM-Mineralized hydrogel could possess potential application in the field of subchondral bone tissue engineering.
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- Yinchun Hu
- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, P.R. China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, P.R. China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, P.R. China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan, P.R. China
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Shan C, Bauman L, Che M, Kim AR, Su R, Zhao B. Organohydrogels with cellulose nanofibers enhanced supramolecular interactions toward high performance self-adhesive sensing pads. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 320:121211. [PMID: 37659812 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121211] [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: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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Gel materials with tailored functions and tissue-like properties have gained significant interest in emerging applications, including tissue engineering scaffolds, flexible electronics, and soft robotics. In this work, we developed a stretchable, flexible, adhesive, and conductive organohydrogel through physical cross-linking of the poly (N-[tris (hydroxymethyl) methyl] acrylamide-co-acrylamide) (denoted as P(THMA-AM)) network in the presence of cellulose nanofiber (CNF), sodium chloride, and glycerol. The gel matrix is rich in intermolecular interactions, including hydrogen bonding and ionic interactions, which contribute to a highly compact and cohesive structure without the requirement of any chemical crosslinkers. Moreover, the plasticizing effect of glycerol can mitigate the self-entanglement of CNFs, enhancing their mobility and ultimately conferring the organohydrogel with exceptional stretchability and flexibility. The resulting organohydrogel exhibited superior mechanical properties, self-adhesion, and ionic conductivity, making it an excellent candidate for strain-sensing applications, particularly in distinguishing and monitoring human movements.
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- Cancan Shan
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China; Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China; Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, PR China.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada.
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李 茂, 郑 国, 杨 佳, 陈 小, 许 剑, 赵 德. [Bone/cartilage immunomodulating hydrogels: construction strategies and applications]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2023; 37:1423-1430. [PMID: 37987055 PMCID: PMC10662399 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202305081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Objective To review the research progress in the construction strategy and application of bone/cartilage immunomodulating hydrogels. Methods The literature related to bone/cartilage immunomodulating hydrogels at home and abroad in recent years was reviewed and summarized from the immune response mechanism of different immune cells, the construction strategy of immunomodulating hydrogels, and their practical applications. Results According to the immune response mechanism of different immune cells, the biological materials with immunoregulatory effect is designed, which can regulate the immune response of the body and thus promote the regeneration of bone/cartilage tissue. Immunomodulating hydrogels have good biocompatibility, adjustability, and multifunctionality. By regulating the physical and chemical properties of hydrogel and loading factors or cells, the immune system of the body can be purposively regulated, thus forming an immune microenvironment conducive to osteochondral regeneration. Conclusion Immunomodulating hydrogels can promote osteochondral repair by affecting the immunomodulation process of host organs or cells. It has shown a wide application prospect in the repair of osteochondral defects. However, more data support from basic and clinical experiments is needed for this material to further advance its clinical translation process.
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- 茂源 李
- 大连大学中山临床学院(辽宁大连 116001)Zhongshan Clinical College of Dalian University, Dalian Liaoning, 116001, P. R. China
- 大连大学附属中山医院骨科(辽宁大连 116001)Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongshan Hospital, Dalian University, Dalian Liaoning, 116001, P. R. China
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- 大连大学中山临床学院(辽宁大连 116001)Zhongshan Clinical College of Dalian University, Dalian Liaoning, 116001, P. R. China
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- 大连大学中山临床学院(辽宁大连 116001)Zhongshan Clinical College of Dalian University, Dalian Liaoning, 116001, P. R. China
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- 大连大学中山临床学院(辽宁大连 116001)Zhongshan Clinical College of Dalian University, Dalian Liaoning, 116001, P. R. China
- 大连大学附属中山医院骨科(辽宁大连 116001)Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongshan Hospital, Dalian University, Dalian Liaoning, 116001, P. R. China
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- 大连大学中山临床学院(辽宁大连 116001)Zhongshan Clinical College of Dalian University, Dalian Liaoning, 116001, P. R. China
- 大连大学附属中山医院骨科(辽宁大连 116001)Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongshan Hospital, Dalian University, Dalian Liaoning, 116001, P. R. China
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- 大连大学中山临床学院(辽宁大连 116001)Zhongshan Clinical College of Dalian University, Dalian Liaoning, 116001, P. R. China
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Luo Y, Liu H, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Liu S, Liu X, Luo E. Metal ions: the unfading stars of bone regeneration-from bone metabolism regulation to biomaterial applications. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:7268-7295. [PMID: 37800407 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01146a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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In recent years, bone regeneration has emerged as a remarkable field that offers promising guidance for treating bone-related diseases, such as bone defects, bone infections, and osteosarcoma. Among various bone regeneration approaches, the metal ion-based strategy has surfaced as a prospective candidate approach owing to the extensive regulatory role of metal ions in bone metabolism and the diversity of corresponding delivery strategies. Various metal ions can promote bone regeneration through three primary strategies: balancing the effects of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, regulating the immune microenvironment, and promoting bone angiogenesis. In the meantime, the complex molecular mechanisms behind these strategies are being consistently explored. Moreover, the accelerated development of biomaterials broadens the prospect of metal ions applied to bone regeneration. This review highlights the potential of metal ions for bone regeneration and their underlying mechanisms. We propose that future investigations focus on refining the clinical utilization of metal ions using both mechanistic inquiry and materials engineering to bolster the clinical effectiveness of metal ion-based approaches for bone regeneration.
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- Yankun Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Emergency, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, Section 3, Renmin Nanlu, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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Fu M, Yang C, Sun G. Recent advances in immunomodulatory hydrogels biomaterials for bone tissue regeneration. Mol Immunol 2023; 163:48-62. [PMID: 37742359 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2023.09.010] [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: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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There is a high incidence of fractures in clinical practice and therapy. The repairment of critical size defects in the skeletal system remains a huge challenge for surgeons and researchers, which can be overcame by the application of bone tissue-engineered biomaterials. An increasing number of investigations have revealed that the immune system plays a vital role in the repair of bone defects, especially macrophages, which can modulate the integration of biomaterials and bone regeneration in multiple ways. Therefore, it has become increasingly important in regenerative medicine to regulate macrophage polarization to prevent inflammation caused by biomaterial implantation. Recent studies have stressed the importance of hydrogel-based modifications and the incorporation of various cellular and molecular signals for regulating immune responses to promote bone tissue regeneration and integrate biomaterials. In this review, we first elaborate briefly on the described the general physiological mechanism and process of bone tissue regeneration. Then, we summarized the immunomodulatory role macrophages play in bone repair. In addition, the role of hydrogel-based immune modification targeting macrophage modulation in accelerating and enhancing bone tissue regeneration was also discussed. Finally, we highlighted future directions and research strategies related to hydrogel optimization for the regulation of the immune response during bone regeneration and healing.
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- Mei Fu
- Guixin Sun - Department of Traumatic Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Guixin Sun - Department of Traumatic Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Guixin Sun - Department of Traumatic Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China.
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Hu W, Chen Z, Chen X, Feng K, Hu T, Huang B, Tang J, Wang G, Liu S, Yang G, Wang Z. Double-network cellulose-based hybrid hydrogels with favourable biocompatibility and antibacterial activity for wound healing. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 319:121193. [PMID: 37567698 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Bacterial infections are among the leading causes of delayed wound healing. At present, a series of antibacterial materials, such as antibiotics, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), metals and metal oxides (MMOs), have been used to fabricate antibacterial wound dressings. However, their translational potential is limited owing to their poor biocompatibility. ε-Polylysine (ε-PL) is a natural macromolecule with excellent biocompatibility and broad-spectrum antibacterial activity. Herein, ε-PL was incorporated into a cellulose/γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA) composite hydrogel to form a novel double-network hydrogel termed as CGLH. The elastic modulus of CGLH increased from 0.097 ± 0.015 MPa to 0.441 ± 0.096 MPa, and the equilibrium swelling ratio increased from 382.7 ± 24.3 % to 611.2 ± 8.6 %. Several preclinical models were used to investigate the translational potential of this hydrogel. CGLH exhibited good biocompatibility and antibacterial activity, which promoted the healing of infected and critical-size wounds within 12 days. CGLH had positive effects on collagen synthesis, vascularization and cell proliferation. As a result, this study not only provided an effective alternative for wound healing but also proposed a double-network strategy for creating biocompatible and antibacterial biomaterials.
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- Weikang Hu
- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Science, Demonstration Center for Experimental Basic Medicine Education, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China; Department of Urology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Urinary System Diseases, Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment and Translational Medicine Hubei Engineering Research Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of the Green Preparation and Application for Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of the Green Preparation and Application for Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Science, Demonstration Center for Experimental Basic Medicine Education, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China; Department of Urology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Urinary System Diseases, Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment and Translational Medicine Hubei Engineering Research Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of the Green Preparation and Application for Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of the Green Preparation and Application for Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of the Green Preparation and Application for Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of the Green Preparation and Application for Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Department of Urology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Urinary System Diseases, Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment and Translational Medicine Hubei Engineering Research Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Wuhan National High Magnetic Field Center, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Science, Demonstration Center for Experimental Basic Medicine Education, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China.
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- Department of Urology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Urinary System Diseases, Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment and Translational Medicine Hubei Engineering Research Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of the Green Preparation and Application for Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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Ma W, Yang M, Wu C, Wang S, Du M. Bioinspired self-healing injectable nanocomposite hydrogels based on oxidized dextran and gelatin for growth-factor-free bone regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 251:126145. [PMID: 37544566 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Hydrogels with great biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical properties, combined with osteoconductivity, osteoinductivity, and osteointegration as biomaterials for bone regeneration without adding exogenous growth factors and cells are highly appealing but challenging. Here, inspired by organic-inorganic analogues of natural bone tissue and the adhesion chemistry of mussels, nanocomposite hydrogels with self-healing, injectable, adhesive, antioxidant, and osteoinductive properties (termed GO-PHA-CPs) were constructed by Schiff base cross-linking between dopamine-modified gelatin (Gel-DA) and oxidized dextran (ODex). Furthermore, the hydrogel network was enhanced by the introduction of polydopamine-functionalized nanohydroxyapatite (PHA) by improving the interfacial compatibility between the rigid inorganic particles and the flexible hydrogel matrix. Bioactive cod peptides (CPs) with osteogenic activity from Atlantic cod were further incorporated into the nanocomposite hydrogel. As a result, the multicomponent nanocomposite hydrogel favored the adhesion and spreading of MC3T3-E1 cells. The increased ALP activity suggested that GO-PHA-CPs hydrogels contributed to the osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. The suitability of GO-PHA-CPs hydrogels for enhancing bone regeneration in vivo was further confirmed by the rat femoral defect model. Our results indicate that the multifunctional GO-PHA-CPs nanocomposite hydrogels without growth factors are a promising and effective candidate material for bone regeneration.
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- Wuchao Ma
- School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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Schoonraad SA, Jaimes AA, Singh AJX, Croland KJ, Bryant SJ. Osteogenic effects of covalently tethered rhBMP-2 and rhBMP-9 in an MMP-sensitive PEG hydrogel nanocomposite. Acta Biomater 2023; 170:53-67. [PMID: 37634836 PMCID: PMC10831697 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.08.045] [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: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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While bone morphogenic protein-2 (BMP-2) is one of the most widely studied BMPs in bone tissue engineering, BMP-9 has been purported to be a highly osteogenic BMP. This work investigates the individual osteogenic effects of recombinant human (rh) BMP-2 and rhBMP-9, when tethered into a hydrogel, on encapsulated human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). A matrix-metalloproteinase (MMP)-sensitive hydrogel nanocomposite, comprised of poly(ethylene glycol) crosslinked with MMP-sensitive peptides, tethered RGD, and entrapped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles was used. The rhBMPs were functionalized with free thiols and then covalently tethered into the hydrogel by a thiol-norbornene photoclick reaction. rhBMP-2 retained its full bioactivity post-thiolation, while the bioactivity of rhBMP-9 was partially reduced. Nonetheless, both rhBMPs were highly effective at enhancing osteogenesis over 12-weeks in a chemically-defined medium. Expression of ID1 and osterix, early markers of osteogenesis; collagen type I, a main component of the bone extracellular matrix (ECM); and osteopontin, bone sialoprotein II and dentin matrix protein I, mature osteoblast markers, increased with increasing concentrations of tethered rhBMP-2 or rhBMP-9. When comparing the two BMPs, rhBMP-9 led to more rapid collagen deposition and greater mineralization long-term. In summary, rhBMP-2 retained its bioactivity post-thiolation while rhBMP-9 is more susceptible to thiolation. Despite this shortcoming with rhBMP-9, both rhBMPs when tethered into this hydrogel, enhanced osteogenesis of MSCs, leading to a mature osteoblast phenotype surrounded by a mineralized ECM. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Osteoinductive hydrogels are a promising vehicle to deliver mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for bone regeneration. This study examines the in vitro osteoinductive capabilities when tethered bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) are incorporated into a degradable biomimetic hydrogel with cell adhesive ligands, matrix metalloproteinase sensitive crosslinks for cell-mediated degradation, and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles. This study demonstrates that BMP-2 is readily thiolated and tethered without loss of bioactivity while bioactivity of BMP-9 is more susceptible to immobilization. Nonetheless, when either BMP2 or BMP9 are tethered into this hydrogel, osteogenesis of human MSCs is enhanced, bone extracellular matrix is deposited, and a mature osteoblast phenotype is achieved. This bone-biomimetic hydrogel is a promising design for stem cell-mediated bone regeneration.
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- Sarah A Schoonraad
- Materials Science & Engineering Program, University of Colorado, 4001 Discovery Dr, Boulder, CO 80309-0613, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Colorado, 3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80309-0596, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, 3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80309-0596, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, 3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80309-0596, United States
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- Materials Science & Engineering Program, University of Colorado, 4001 Discovery Dr, Boulder, CO 80309-0613, United States; Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, 3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80309-0596, United States; BioFrontiers Institute, University of Colorado, 3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80309-0596, United States.
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Jia W, Zhou Z, Zhan W. Musculoskeletal Biomaterials: Stimulated and Synergized with Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:504. [PMID: 37888169 PMCID: PMC10607075 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14100504] [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: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Clinical biophysical stimulating strategies, which have significant effects on improving the function of organs or treating diseases by causing the salutary response of body, have shown many advantages, such as non-invasiveness, few side effects, and controllable treatment process. As a critical technique for stimulation, the low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has been explored in regulating osteogenesis, which has presented great promise in bone repair by delivering a combined effect with biomaterials. This review summarizes the musculoskeletal biomaterials that can be synergized with LIPUS for enhanced biomedical application, including bone regeneration, spinal fusion, osteonecrosis/osteolysis, cartilage repair, and nerve regeneration. Different types of biomaterials are categorized for summary and evaluation. In each subtype, the verified biological mechanisms are listed in a table or graphs to prove how LIPUS was effective in improving musculoskeletal tissue regeneration. Meanwhile, the acoustic excitation parameters of LIPUS that were promising to be effective for further musculoskeletal tissue engineering are discussed, as well as their limitations and some perspectives for future research. Overall, coupled with biomimetic scaffolds and platforms, LIPUS may be a powerful therapeutic approach to accelerate musculoskeletal tissue repair and even in other regenerative medicine applications.
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- Wanru Jia
- Department of Ultrasound, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China;
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China;
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Esporrín-Ubieto D, Sonzogni AS, Fernández M, Acera A, Matxinandiarena E, Cadavid-Vargas JF, Calafel I, Schmarsow RN, Müller AJ, Larrañaga A, Calderón M. The role of Eudragit® as a component of hydrogel formulations for medical devices. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:9276-9289. [PMID: 37727112 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01579c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Over the last decade, significant progress has been made in developing hydrogels as medical devices. By physically cross-linking pharmaceutically approved polymers into three-dimensional matrices, we can ensure their biocompatibility and facilitate their seamless transition from the laboratory to clinical applications. Moreover, the reversible nature of their physical cross-links allows hydrogels to dissolve in the presence of external stimuli. Particularly, their high degree of hydration, high molecular weight, and superior flexibility of the polymer chains facilitate their interaction with complex biological barriers (e.g., mucus layer), making them ideal candidates for mucosal drug delivery. However, fine-tuning the composition of the hydrogel formulations is of great importance to optimize the performance of the medical device and its therapeutic cargo. Herein, we investigated the influence of different Eudragits® on the properties of hydrogels based on polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and polyethylene glycol (PEG), which were originally proposed as ocular inserts in previous reports. Our research aims to determine the effects that including different Eudragits® have on the structure and protein ocular delivery ability of various hydrogel formulations. Properties such as matrix stability, protein encapsulation, release kinetics, mucoadhesion, and biocompatibility have been analyzed in detail. Our study represents a guideline of the features that Eudragits® have to exhibit to endow hydrogels with good adhesion to the eye's conjunctiva, biocompatibility, and structural strength to cope with the ocular biointerface and allow sustained protein release. This work has important implications for the design of new hydrogel materials containing Eudragits® in their composition, particularly in mucosal drug delivery.
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- David Esporrín-Ubieto
- POLYMAT, Applied Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain.
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- Group of Polymers and Polymerization Reactors, INTEC (Universidad Nacional del Litoral-CONICET), Güemes 3450, 3000 Santa Fe, Argentina
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- POLYMAT Institute for Polymer Materials, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, San Sebastián, 20018, Spain
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- Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Experimental Ophthalmo - Biology Group (GOBE, www.ehu.eus/gobe), University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU. B Sarriena, sn, 48940 Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Plaza Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- POLYMAT, Department of Polymers and Advanced Materials: Physics, Chemistry and Technology, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizábal 3, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- INIFTA-CONICET-UNLP, Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas Teóricas y Aplicadas, Diagonal 113 y 64, 1900 La Plata, Argentina
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- POLYMAT Institute for Polymer Materials, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, San Sebastián, 20018, Spain
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- Institute of Materials Science and Technology (INTEMA), University of Mar del Plata and National Research Council (CONICET), Av. Cristóbal Colón 10850, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- POLYMAT, Department of Polymers and Advanced Materials: Physics, Chemistry and Technology, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizábal 3, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Plaza Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Mining, Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science, POLYMAT, Faculty of Engineering in Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Plaza Torres Quevedo 1, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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- POLYMAT, Applied Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain.
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Plaza Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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Jian G, Li D, Ying Q, Chen X, Zhai Q, Wang S, Mei L, Cannon RD, Ji P, Liu W, Wang H, Chen T. Dual Photo-Enhanced Interpenetrating Network Hydrogel with Biophysical and Biochemical Signals for Infected Bone Defect Healing. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300469. [PMID: 37462929 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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The healing of infected bone defects (IBD) is a complex physiological process involving a series of spatially and temporally overlapping events, including pathogen clearance, immunological modulation, vascularization, and osteogenesis. Based on the theory that bone healing is regulated by both biochemical and biophysical signals, in this study, a copper doped bioglass (CuBGs)/methacryloyl-modified gelatin nanoparticle (MA-GNPs)/methacrylated silk fibroin (SilMA) hybrid hydrogel is developed to promote IBD healing. This hybrid hydrogel demonstrates a dual-photocrosslinked interpenetrating network mechanism, wherein the photocrosslinked SilMA as the main network ensures structural integrity, and the photocrosslinked MA-GNPs colloidal network increases strength and dissipates loading forces. In an IBD model, the hydrogel exhibits excellent biophysical characteristics, such as adhesion, adaptation to irregular defect shapes, and in situ physical reinforcement. At the same time, by sequentially releasing bioactive ions such as Cu2+ , Ca2+ , and Si2+ ions from CuBGs on demand, the hydrogel spatiotemporally coordinates antibacterial, immunomodulatory and bone remodeling events, efficiently removing infection and accelerating bone repair without the use of antibiotics or exogenous recombinant proteins. Therefore, the hybrid hydrogel can be used as a simple and effective method for the treatment of IBD.
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- Guangyu Jian
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 401147, P. R. China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 401147, P. R. China
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- Key State Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 401147, P. R. China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 401147, P. R. China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 401147, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral Sciences, Sir John Walsh Research Institute Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Department of Oral Sciences, Sir John Walsh Research Institute Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 401147, P. R. China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 401147, P. R. China
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- Key State Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 401147, P. R. China
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Zhang Z, Mu Y, Zhou H, Yao H, Wang DA. Cartilage Tissue Engineering in Practice: Preclinical Trials, Clinical Applications, and Prospects. TISSUE ENGINEERING. PART B, REVIEWS 2023; 29:473-490. [PMID: 36964757 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2022.0190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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Articular cartilage defects significantly compromise the quality of life in the global population. Although many strategies are needed to repair articular cartilage, including microfracture, autologous osteochondral transplantation, and osteochondral allograft, the therapeutic effects remain suboptimal. In recent years, with the development of cartilage tissue engineering, scientists have continuously improved the formulations of therapeutic cells, biomaterial-based scaffolds, and biological factors, which have opened new avenues for better therapeutics of cartilage lesions. This review focuses on advances in cartilage tissue engineering, particularly in preclinical trials and clinical applications, prospects, and challenges.
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- Zhen Zhang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
- Karolinska Institutet Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine, HKSTP, Sha Tin, Hong Kong SAR
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, P.R. China
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Zhang K, Yin L, Jia B, Wang Y, Li W, Yu X, Qin J. Bioinspired poly(aspartic acid) based hydrogel with ROS scavenging ability as mEGF carrier for wound repairing applications. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 230:113493. [PMID: 37556881 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Poly(amino acid) based self-healing hydrogels have important application in biomedications. In this research, the catechol pendant groups were imported to poly(aspartic acid) based self-healing hydrogel to improved skin adhesion and ROS scavenging performance. The poly(succinimide) (PSI) was reacted with 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DA) and then hydraziolyzed to import catechol group and hydrazide group respectively, which are responsible for mussel inspired tissue adhesion and dynamic coupling reactivity. The dopamine modified poly(aspartic hydrazide) (PDAH) was reacted with PEO90 dialdehyde (PEO90 DA) to prepare hydrogels, and the resultant hydrogel showed good biocompatibility both in vitro and in vivo. The skin adhesion strength of the mussel inspired hydrogel increased notably with enhanced radical scavenging efficiency fit for in vivo wound repairing applications. The PDAH/PEO90 DA hydrogel also showed sustained albumin release profile and the in vivo wound repairing experiment proved the mouse Epidermal Growth Factor (mEGF) loaded hydrogel as wound dressing material accelerated the wound repairing rate.
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- Kaiyue Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding City, Hebei Province 071002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding City, Hebei Province 071002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding City, Hebei Province 071002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis mechanism and control of inflammatory-autoimmune diseases in Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding City, Hebei Province 071002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis mechanism and control of inflammatory-autoimmune diseases in Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding City, Hebei Province 071002, China
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- Phase I Clinical Trial Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding City, Hebei Province 071002, China; Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis mechanism and control of inflammatory-autoimmune diseases in Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding City, Hebei Province 071002, China.
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Yang J, Zhang L, Ding Q, Zhang S, Sun S, Liu W, Liu J, Han X, Ding C. Flavonoid-Loaded Biomaterials in Bone Defect Repair. Molecules 2023; 28:6888. [PMID: 37836731 PMCID: PMC10574214 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28196888] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Skeletons play an important role in the human body, and can form gaps of varying sizes once damaged. Bone defect healing involves a series of complex physiological processes and requires ideal bone defect implants to accelerate bone defect healing. Traditional grafts are often accompanied by issues such as insufficient donors and disease transmission, while some bone defect implants are made of natural and synthetic polymers, which have characteristics such as good porosity, mechanical properties, high drug loading efficiency, biocompatibility and biodegradability. However, their antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and bone repair promoting abilities are limited. Flavonoids are natural compounds with various biological activities, such as antitumor, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Their good anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant activities make them beneficial for the treatment of bone defects. Several researchers have designed different types of flavonoid-loaded polymer implants for bone defects. These implants have good biocompatibility, and they can effectively promote the expression of angiogenesis factors such as VEGF and CD31, promote angiogenesis, regulate signaling pathways such as Wnt, p38, AKT, Erk and increase the levels of osteogenesis-related factors such as Runx-2, OCN, OPN significantly to accelerate the process of bone defect healing. This article reviews the effectiveness and mechanism of biomaterials loaded with flavonoids in the treatment of bone defects. Flavonoid-loaded biomaterials can effectively promote bone defect repair, but we still need to improve the overall performance of flavonoid-loaded bone repair biomaterials to improve the bioavailability of flavonoids and provide more possibilities for bone defect repair.
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- Jiali Yang
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (J.Y.); (L.Z.); (Q.D.); (S.Z.); (S.S.); (W.L.)
- Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology College, Jilin 132101, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (J.Y.); (L.Z.); (Q.D.); (S.Z.); (S.S.); (W.L.)
- Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology College, Jilin 132101, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (J.Y.); (L.Z.); (Q.D.); (S.Z.); (S.S.); (W.L.)
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (J.Y.); (L.Z.); (Q.D.); (S.Z.); (S.S.); (W.L.)
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (J.Y.); (L.Z.); (Q.D.); (S.Z.); (S.S.); (W.L.)
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (J.Y.); (L.Z.); (Q.D.); (S.Z.); (S.S.); (W.L.)
- School of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Wuzhou University, Wuzhou 543002, China
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- Huashikang (Shenyang) Health Industrial Group Corporation, Shenyang 110031, China;
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- Looking Up Starry Sky Medical Research Center, Siping 136001, China;
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- Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology College, Jilin 132101, China
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Gao Y, Zhang X, Zhou H. Biomimetic Hydrogel Applications and Challenges in Bone, Cartilage, and Nerve Repair. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2405. [PMID: 37896165 PMCID: PMC10609742 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102405] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine is a highly sought-after field for researchers aiming to compensate and repair defective tissues. However, the design and development of suitable scaffold materials with bioactivity for application in tissue repair and regeneration has been a great challenge. In recent years, biomimetic hydrogels have shown great possibilities for use in tissue engineering, where they can tune mechanical properties and biological properties through functional chemical modifications. Also, biomimetic hydrogels provide three-dimensional (3D) network spatial structures that can imitate normal tissue microenvironments and integrate cells, scaffolds, and bioactive substances for tissue repair and regeneration. Despite the growing interest in various hydrogels for biomedical use in previous decades, there are still many aspects of biomimetic hydrogels that need to be understood for biomedical and clinical trial applications. This review systematically describes the preparation of biomimetic hydrogels and their characteristics, and it details the use of biomimetic hydrogels in bone, cartilage, and nerve tissue repair. In addition, this review outlines the application of biomimetic hydrogels in bone, cartilage, and neural tissues regarding drug delivery. In particular, the advantages and shortcomings of biomimetic hydrogels in biomaterial tissue engineering are highlighted, and future research directions are proposed.
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- Yanbing Gao
- Department of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China;
- Key Laboratory of Bone and Joint Disease Research of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China;
- Key Laboratory of Bone and Joint Disease Research of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730030, China
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