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Wang Q, Gao C, Zhai H, Peng C, Yu X, Zheng X, Zhang H, Wang X, Yu L, Wang S, Ding J. Electrospun Scaffolds are Not Necessarily Always Made of Nanofibers as Demonstrated by Polymeric Heart Valves for Tissue Engineering. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303395. [PMID: 38554036 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303395] [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: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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In the last 30 years, there are ≈60 000 publications about electrospun nanofibers, but it is still unclear whether nanoscale fibers are really necessary for electrospun tissue engineering scaffolds. The present report puts forward this argument and reveals that compared with electrospun nanofibers, microfibers with diameter of ≈3 µm (named as "oligo-micro fiber") are more appropriate for tissue engineering scaffolds owing to their better cell infiltration ability caused by larger pores with available nuclear deformation. To further increase pore sizes, electrospun poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) scaffolds are fabricated using latticed collectors with meshes. Fiber orientation leads to sufficient mechanical strength albeit increases porosity. The latticed scaffolds exhibit good biocompatibility and improve cell infiltration. Under aortic conditions in vitro, the performances of latticed scaffolds are satisfactory in terms of the acute systolic hemodynamic functionality, except for the higher regurgitation fraction caused by the enlarged pores. This hierarchical electrospun scaffold with sparse fibers in macropores and oligo-micro fibers in filaments provides new insights into the design of tissue engineering scaffolds, and tissue engineering may provide living heart valves with regenerative capabilities for patients with severe valve disease in the future.
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- Qunsong Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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Yu X, Wang P, Gao J, Fu Y, Wang Q, Chen J, Chen S, Ding J. Wet 3D printing of biodegradable porous scaffolds to enable room-temperature deposition modeling of polymeric solutions for regeneration of articular cartilage. Biofabrication 2024; 16:035007. [PMID: 38569492 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad3a12] [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: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Tissue engineering has emerged as an advanced strategy to regenerate various tissues using different raw materials, and thus it is desired to develop more approaches to fabricate tissue engineering scaffolds to fit specific yet very useful raw materials such as biodegradable aliphatic polyester like poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA). Herein, a technique of 'wet 3D printing' was developed based on a pneumatic extrusion three-dimensional (3D) printer after we introduced a solidification bath into a 3D printing system to fabricate porous scaffolds. The room-temperature deposition modeling of polymeric solutions enabled by our wet 3D printing method is particularly meaningful for aliphatic polyester, which otherwise degrades at high temperature in classic fuse deposition modeling. As demonstration, we fabricated a bilayered porous scaffold consisted of PLGA and its mixture with hydroxyapatite for regeneration of articular cartilage and subchondral bone. Long-termin vitroandin vivodegradation tests of the scaffolds were carried out up to 36 weeks, which support the three-stage degradation process of the polyester porous scaffold and suggest faster degradationin vivothanin vitro. Animal experiments in a rabbit model of articular cartilage injury were conducted. The efficacy of the scaffolds in cartilage regeneration was verified through histological analysis, micro-computed tomography (CT) and biomechanical tests, and the influence of scaffold structures (bilayerversussingle layer) onin vivotissue regeneration was examined. This study has illustrated that the wet 3D printing is an alternative approach to biofabricate tissue engineering porous scaffolds based on biodegradable polymers.
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- Xiaoye Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, People's Republic of China
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Xu Q, Fa H, Yang P, Wang Q, Xing Q. Progress of biodegradable polymer application in cardiac occluders. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2024; 112:e35351. [PMID: 37974558 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35351] [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: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Cardiac septal defect is the most prevalent congenital heart disease and is typically treated with open-heart surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass. Since the 1990s, with the advancement of interventional techniques and minimally invasive transthoracic closure techniques, cardiac occluder implantation represented by the Amplazter products has been the preferred treatment option. Currently, most occlusion devices used in clinical settings are primarily composed of Nitinol as the skeleton. Nevertheless, long-term follow-up studies have revealed various complications related to metal skeletons, including hemolysis, thrombus, metal allergy, cardiac erosion, and even severe atrioventricular block. Thus, occlusion devices made of biodegradable materials have become the focus of research. Over the past two decades, several bioabsorbable cardiac occluders for ventricular septal defect and atrial septal defect have been designed and trialed on animals or humans. This review summarizes the research progress of bioabsorbable cardiac occluders, the advantages and disadvantages of different biodegradable polymers used to fabricate occluders, and discusses future research directions concerning the structures and materials of bioabsorbable cardiac occluders.
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- Qiteng Xu
- Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital, QingdaoUniversity, Qingdao, China
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- Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital, QingdaoUniversity, Qingdao, China
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Kong P, Liu X, Li Z, Wang J, Gao R, Feng S, Li H, Zhang F, Feng Z, Huang P, Wang S, Zhuang D, Ouyang W, Wang W, Pan X. Biodegradable Cardiac Occluder with Surface Modification by Gelatin-Peptide Conjugate to Promote Endogenous Tissue Regeneration. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305967. [PMID: 37984880 PMCID: PMC10787076 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305967] [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: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Transcatheter intervention has been the preferred treatment for congenital structural heart diseases by implanting occluders into the heart defect site through minimally invasive access. Biodegradable polymers provide a promising alternative for cardiovascular implants by conferring therapeutic function and eliminating long-term complications, but inducing in situ cardiac tissue regeneration remains a substantial clinical challenge. PGAG (polydioxanone/poly (l-lactic acid)-gelatin-A5G81) occluders are prepared by covalently conjugating biomolecules composed of gelatin and layer adhesive protein-derived peptides (A5G81) to the surface of polydioxanone and poly (l-lactic acid) fibers. The polymer microfiber-biomacromolecule-peptide frame with biophysical and biochemical cues could orchestrate the biomaterial-host cell interactions, by recruiting endogenous endothelial cells, promoting their adhesion and proliferation, and polarizing immune cells into anti-inflammatory phenotypes and augmenting the release of reparative cytokines. In a porcine atrial septal defect (ASD) model, PGAG occluders promote in situ tissue regeneration by accelerating surface endothelialization and regulating immune response, which mitigate inflammation and fibrosis formation, and facilitate the fusion of occluder with surrounding heart tissue. Collectively, this work highlights the modulation of cell-biomaterial interactions for tissue regeneration in cardiac defect models, ensuring endothelialization and extracellular matrix remodeling on polymeric scaffolds. Bioinspired cell-material interface offers a highly efficient and generalized approach for constructing bioactive coatings on medical devices.
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- Pengxu Kong
- Department of Structural Heart Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Regeneration Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomaterial Research, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, China
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- Department of Structural Heart Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Regeneration Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomaterial Research, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomaterial Research, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, China
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- Department of Structural Heart Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Regeneration Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Department of Structural Heart Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Regeneration Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Department of Structural Heart Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Regeneration Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomaterial Research, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomaterial Research, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, China
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- Department of Structural Heart Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Regeneration Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, 100037, China
- Key Laboratory of Innovative Cardiovascular Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Department of Structural Heart Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Regeneration Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Department of Structural Heart Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Regeneration Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, 100037, China
- Key Laboratory of Innovative Cardiovascular Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomaterial Research, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, China
- Key Laboratory of Innovative Cardiovascular Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Department of Structural Heart Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Regeneration Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, 100037, China
- Key Laboratory of Innovative Cardiovascular Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100037, China
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Shi D, Kang Y, Jiang Z, Li X, Zhang H, Wang Q, Guo J, Jiang H, Luo Q, Ding J. Hybrid interpenetrating network of polyester coronary stent with tunable biodegradation and mechanical properties. Biomaterials 2024; 304:122411. [PMID: 38061184 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122411] [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: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Poly(l-lactide) (PLLA) is an important candidate raw material of the next-generation biodegradable stent for percutaneous coronary intervention, yet how to make a polyester stent with sufficient mechanical strength and relatively fast biodegradation gets to be a dilemma. Herein, we put forward a hybrid interpenetrating network (H-IPN) strategy to resolve this dilemma. As such, we synthesize a multi-functional biodegradable macromer of star-like poly(d,l-lactide-co-ɛ-caprolactone) with six acrylate end groups, and photoinitiate it, after mixing with linear PLLA homopolymer, to trigger the free radical polymerization. The resultant crosslinked polymer blend is different from the classic semi-interpenetrating network, and partial chemical crosslinking occurs between the linear polymer and the macromer network. Combined with the tube blow molding and the postprocessing laser cutting, we fabricate a semi-crosslinked-polyester biodegradable coronary stent composed of H-IPN, which includes a physical network of polyester spherulites and a chemical crosslinking network of copolyester macromers and a part of homopolymers. Compared with the currently main-stream PLLA stent in research, this H-IPN stent realizes a higher and more appropriate biodegradation rate while maintaining sufficient radial strength. A series of polymer chemistry, polymer physics, polymer processing, and in vitro and in vivo biological assessments of medical devices have been made to examine the H-IPN material. The interventional implanting of the H-IPN stent into aorta abdominalis of rabbits and the follow-ups to 12 months have confirmed the safety and effectiveness.
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- Daokun Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Interventional Medical Devices and Equipment, Shanghai MicroPort Medical Group Co., Ltd, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Interventional Medical Devices and Equipment, Shanghai MicroPort Medical Group Co., Ltd, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Interventional Medical Devices and Equipment, Shanghai MicroPort Medical Group Co., Ltd, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Interventional Medical Devices and Equipment, Shanghai MicroPort Medical Group Co., Ltd, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
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Xiang Z, Zhang J, Zhou C, Zhang B, Chen N, Li M, Fu D, Wang Y. Near-Infrared Remotely Controllable Shape Memory Biodegradable Occluder Based on Poly(l-lactide- co-ε-caprolactone)/Gold Nanorod Composite. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:42341-42353. [PMID: 37647023 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09852] [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: 09/01/2023]
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Biodegradable occluders, which can efficiently eliminate the complications caused by permanent foreign implants, are considered to be the next-generation devices for the interventional treatment of congenital heart disease. However, the controllability of the deployment process of degradable occluders remains a challenge. In this work, a near-infrared (NIR) remotely controllable biodegradable occluder is explored by integrating poly(l-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) (PLCL) with poly(ethylene glycol)-modified gold nanorods (GNR/PEG). The caprolactone structural units can effectively increase the toughness of poly(l-lactide) and reduce the shape-memory transition temperature of the occluder to a more tissue-friendly temperature. Gold nanorods endow the PLCL-GNR/PEG composite with an excellent photothermal effect. The obtained occluder can be easily loaded into a catheter for transport and spatiotemporally expanded under irradiation with near-infrared light to block the defect site. Both in vitro and in vivo biological experiments showed that PLCL-GNR/PEG composites have good biocompatibility, and the PEGylated gold nanorods could improve the hemocompatibility of the composites to a certain extent by enhancing their hydrophilicity. As a thermoplastic shape-memory polymer, PLCL-GNR/PEG can be easily processed into various forms and structures for different patients and lesions. Therefore, PLCL-GNR/PEG has the potential to be considered as a competitive biodegradable material not only for occluders but also for other biodegradable implants.
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- Zhen Xiang
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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Fan T, Qin J, Li J, Liu J, Wang Y, Liu Q, Fan T, Liu F. Fabrication and evaluation of 3D printed poly(l-lactide) copolymer scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125525. [PMID: 37356690 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125525] [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: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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The application of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) in tissue engineering is limited due to its brittleness and uncontrollable degradation rate. In this study, the flexible p-dioxanone (PDO) and highly reactive glycolide (GA) units were introduced into PLLA segments by chemical modification to prepare poly(l-lactide-ran-p-dioxanone-ran-glycolide) (PLPG) copolymers. The copolymers were then processed into the PLPG scaffold by a 3D printing technology. The physicochemical properties of the PLPG copolymers were studied by NMR, DSC, XRD, GPC, and SEM. Furthermore, the mechanical properties, degradation properties, and biocompatibility of the PLPG scaffolds were also studied. The results showed that introducing PDO and GA units disrupted the regularity of PLLA, decreasing the crystallinity of the PLPG copolymers. However, introducing PDO and GA units could effectively improve the mechanical and degradation properties of the PLLA scaffolds. In vitro cell culture experiments indicated that the PLPG scaffolds supported proliferation, growth, and differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. The PLPG scaffolds reported herein, with controllable degradation rates and mechanical performance, may find applications in bone tissue engineering.
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- Tiantang Fan
- College of Medical Engineering & the Key Laboratory for Medical Functional Nanomaterials, Jining Medical University, Jining, 272067, PR China.
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- The Institute for Translational Nanomedicine, Shanghai East Hospital, the Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- China Coal Research Institute, Beijing 100013, PR China
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- College of Medical Engineering & the Key Laboratory for Medical Functional Nanomaterials, Jining Medical University, Jining, 272067, PR China
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- College of Medical Engineering & the Key Laboratory for Medical Functional Nanomaterials, Jining Medical University, Jining, 272067, PR China
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- The Institute for Translational Nanomedicine, Shanghai East Hospital, the Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Dongguan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Postdoctoral Innovation Practice Base of Southern Medical University, Dongguan 523000, PR China.
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- Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng Hospital affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Liaocheng 252000, PR China.
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Wang G, Feng Y, Gao C, Zhang X, Wang Q, Zhang J, Zhang H, Wu Y, Li X, Wang L, Fu Y, Yu X, Zhang D, Liu J, Ding J. Biaxial stretching of polytetrafluoroethylene in industrial scale to fabricate medical ePTFE membrane with node-fibril microstructure. Regen Biomater 2023; 10:rbad056. [PMID: 37397871 PMCID: PMC10310521 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbad056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) is promising in biomedical fields such as covered stents and plastic surgery owing to its excellent biocompatibility and mechanical properties. However, ePTFE material prepared by the traditional biaxial stretching process is with thicker middle and thinner sides due to the bowing effect, which poses a major problem in industrial-scale fabrication. To solve this problem, we design an olive-shaped winding roller to provide the middle part of the ePTFE tape with a greater longitudinal stretching amplitude than the two sides, so as to make up for the excessive longitudinal retraction tendency of the middle part when it is transversely stretched. The as-fabricated ePTFE membrane has, as designed, uniform thickness and node-fibril microstructure. In addition, we examine the effects of mass ratio of lubricant to PTFE powder, biaxial stretching ratio and sintering temperature on the performance of the resultant ePTFE membranes. Particularly, the relation between the internal microstructure of the ePTFE membrane and its mechanical properties is revealed. Besides stable mechanical properties, the sintered ePTFE membrane exhibits satisfactory biological properties. We make a series of biological assessments including in vitro hemolysis, coagulation, bacterial reverse mutation and in vivo thrombosis, intracutaneous reactivity test, pyrogen test and subchronic systemic toxicity test; all of the results meet the relevant international standards. The muscle implantation of the sintered ePTFE membrane into rabbits indicates acceptable inflammatory reactions of our sintered ePTFE membrane fabricated on industrial scale. Such a medical-grade raw material with the unique physical form and condensed-state microstructure is expected to afford an inert biomaterial potentially for stent-graft membrane.
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- Gang Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
- R&D Center, Lifevalve Medical Scientific Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
- R&D Center, Lifevalve Medical Scientific Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
- R&D Center, Lifevalve Medical Scientific Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
- R&D Center, Lifevalve Medical Scientific Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
- R&D Center, Lifevalve Medical Scientific Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
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Moura D, Pereira AT, Ferreira HP, Barrias CC, Magalhães FD, Bergmeister H, Gonçalves IC. Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) hydrogels containing graphene-based materials for blood-contact applications: from soft inert to strong degradable material. Acta Biomater 2023; 164:253-268. [PMID: 37121371 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.04.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Degradable biomaterials for blood-contacting devices (BCDs) are associated with weak mechanical properties, high molecular weight of the degradation products and poor hemocompatibility. Herein, the inert and biocompatible FDA approved poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (pHEMA) hydrogel was turned into a degradable material by incorporation of different amounts of a hydrolytically labile crosslinking agent, pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-mercaptopropionate). In situ addition of 1wt.% of oxidized graphene-based materials (GBMs) with different lateral sizes/thicknesses (single-layer graphene oxide, and oxidized forms of few-layer graphene materials) was performed to enhance the mechanical properties of hydrogels. An ultimate tensile strength increases up to 0.2 MPa (293% higher than degradable pHEMA) was obtained using oxidized few-layer graphene with 5 μm lateral size. Moreover, the incorporation of GBMs has demonstrated to simultaneously tune the degradation time, which ranged from 2 to 4 months. Notably, these features were achieved keeping not only the intrinsic properties of inert pHEMA regarding water uptake, wettability and cytocompatibility (short and long term), but also the non-fouling behavior towards human cells, platelets and bacteria. This new pHEMA hydrogel with degradation and biomechanical performance tuned by GBMs, can therefore be envisioned for different applications in tissue engineering, particularly for BCDs where non-fouling character is essential. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Suitable mechanical properties, low molecular weight of the degradation products and hemocompatibility are key features in degradable blood contacting devices (BCDs), and pave the way for significant improvement in the field. In here, a hydrogel with outstanding anti-adhesiveness (pHEMA) provides hemocompatibility, the presence of a degradable crosslinker provides degradability, and incorporation of graphene oxide reestablishes its strength, allowing tuning of both degradation and mechanical properties. Notably, these hydrogels simultaneously provide suitable water uptake, wettability, cytocompatibility (short and long term), no acute inflammatory response, and non-fouling behavior towards endothelial cells, platelets and bacteria. Such results highlight the potential of these hydrogels to be envisioned for applications in tissue engineered BCDs, namely as small diameter vascular grafts.
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- Duarte Moura
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal; i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal; FEUP - Faculdade de Engenharia, Departamento de Engenharia Metalúrgica e de Materiais, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal; i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
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- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal; i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal; ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
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- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal; i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal; ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, 4050-313, Portugal
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Austria
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- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal; i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal.
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Wang Q, Liu Q, Gao J, He J, Zhang H, Ding J. Stereo Coverage and Overall Stiffness of Biomaterial Arrays Underly Parts of Topography Effects on Cell Adhesion. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:6142-6155. [PMID: 36637977 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Surface topography is a biophysical factor affecting cell behaviors, yet the underlying cues are still not clear. Herein, we hypothesized that stereo coverage and overall stiffness of biomaterial arrays on the scale of single cells underly parts of topography effects on cell adhesion. We fabricated a series of microarrays (micropillar, micropit, and microtube) of poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA) using mold casting based on pre-designed templates. The characteristic sizes of array units were less than that of a single cell, and thus, each cell could sense the micropatterns with varied roughness. With human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) as the model cell type, we examined spreading areas and cell viabilities on different surfaces. "Stereo coverage" was defined to quantify the actual cell spreading fraction on a topographic surface. Particularly in the case of high micropillars, cells were confirmed not able to touch the bottom and had to partially hang among the micropillars. Then, in our opinion, a cell sensed the overall stiffness combining the bulk stiffness of the raw material and the stiffness of the culture medium. Spreading area and single cell viability were correlated to coverage and topographic feature of the prepared microarrays in particular with the significantly protruded geometry feather. Cell traction forces exerted on micropillars were also discussed. These findings provide new insights into the surface modifications toward biomedical implants.
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- Qunsong Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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CD34 Antibody-Coated Biodegradable Fiber Membrane Effectively Corrects Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) by Promoting Endothelialization. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 15:polym15010108. [PMID: 36616459 PMCID: PMC9824060 DOI: 10.3390/polym15010108] [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: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Biodegradable materials are a next-generation invention for the treatment of congenital heart diseases. However, the corresponding technology used to develop ideal biomaterials still presents challenges. We previously reported the first biodegradable atrial septal defect (ASD) occluder made of poly-lactic acid (PLLA). Unfortunately, the PLLA occluder had a limited endothelialization effect. In this study, the surface of the occluder membrane was coated with sericin/CD34 antibodies to promote the growth of endothelial cells and the regeneration of defective tissue and enhance the repair of the atrial septal defect. The physicochemical properties of the coat on the surface of the fiber membrane were characterized. The sericin coat successfully covered the fiber surface of the membrane, and the thickness of the membrane increased with the sericin concentration. The swelling rate reached 230%. The microscopic observation of fluorescently labeled CD34 antibodies showed that the antibodies successfully attached to the fiber membrane; the fluorescence intensity of PLLA-SH5 was particularly high. The in vitro experiment showed that the PLLA-SH-CD34 fiber membrane was biocompatible and promoted the adhesion and proliferation of endothelial cells. According to our findings, the PLLA-SH-CD34 membrane provides a theoretical and technical basis for the research and development of novel biodegradable occluders.
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A fully biodegradable polydioxanone occluder for ventricle septal defect closure. Bioact Mater 2022; 24:252-262. [PMID: 36632501 PMCID: PMC9813538 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.12.018] [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: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is one of the commonest congenital heart diseases (CHDs). Current occluders for VSD treatment are mainly made of nitinol, which has the risk of nickel allergy, persistent myocardial abrasion and fatal arrythmia. Herein, a fully biodegradable polydioxanone (PDO) occluder equipped with a shape line and poly-l-lactic acid PLLA membranes is developed for VSD closure without the addition of metal marker. PDO occluder showed great mechanical strength, fatigue resistance, geometry fitness, biocompatibility and degradability. In a rat subcutaneous implantation model, PDO filaments significantly alleviated inflammation response, mitigated fibrosis and promoted endothelialization compared with nitinol. The safety and efficacy of PDO occluder were confirmed in a canine VSD model with 3-year follow-up, demonstrating the biodegradable PDO occluder could not only effectively repair VSD, induce cardiac remodeling but also address the complications associated with metal occluders. Furthermore, a pilot clinical trial with five VSD patients indicated that all the occluders were successfully implanted under the guidance of echocardiography and no adverse events occurred during the 3-month follow-up. Collectively, the fully bioresorbable PDO occluder is safe and effective for clinical VSD closure and holds great promise for the treatment of structural CHDs.
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Cao D, Ding J. Recent advances in regenerative biomaterials. Regen Biomater 2022; 9:rbac098. [PMID: 36518879 PMCID: PMC9745784 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbac098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Nowadays, biomaterials have evolved from the inert supports or functional substitutes to the bioactive materials able to trigger or promote the regenerative potential of tissues. The interdisciplinary progress has broadened the definition of 'biomaterials', and a typical new insight is the concept of tissue induction biomaterials. The term 'regenerative biomaterials' and thus the contents of this article are relevant to yet beyond tissue induction biomaterials. This review summarizes the recent progress of medical materials including metals, ceramics, hydrogels, other polymers and bio-derived materials. As the application aspects are concerned, this article introduces regenerative biomaterials for bone and cartilage regeneration, cardiovascular repair, 3D bioprinting, wound healing and medical cosmetology. Cell-biomaterial interactions are highlighted. Since the global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019, the review particularly mentions biomaterials for public health emergency. In the last section, perspectives are suggested: (i) creation of new materials is the source of innovation; (ii) modification of existing materials is an effective strategy for performance improvement; (iii) biomaterial degradation and tissue regeneration are required to be harmonious with each other; (iv) host responses can significantly influence the clinical outcomes; (v) the long-term outcomes should be paid more attention to; (vi) the noninvasive approaches for monitoring in vivo dynamic evolution are required to be developed; (vii) public health emergencies call for more research and development of biomaterials; and (viii) clinical translation needs to be pushed forward in a full-chain way. In the future, more new insights are expected to be shed into the brilliant field-regenerative biomaterials.
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- Dinglingge Cao
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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A fully degradable transcatheter ventricular septal defect occluder: Towards rapid occlusion and post-regeneration absorption. Biomaterials 2022; 291:121909. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Wang Y, Li G, Yang L, Luo R, Guo G. Development of Innovative Biomaterials and Devices for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2201971. [PMID: 35654586 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202201971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases have become the leading cause of death worldwide. The increasing burden of cardiovascular diseases has become a major public health problem and how to carry out efficient and reliable treatment of cardiovascular diseases has become an urgent global problem to be solved. Recently, implantable biomaterials and devices, especially minimally invasive interventional ones, such as vascular stents, artificial heart valves, bioprosthetic cardiac occluders, artificial graft cardiac patches, atrial shunts, and injectable hydrogels against heart failure, have become the most effective means in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Herein, an overview of the challenges and research frontier of innovative biomaterials and devices for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases is provided, and their future development directions are discussed.
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- Yunbing Wang
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, China
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Zhang H, Zhang W, Qiu H, Zhang G, Li X, Qi H, Guo J, Qian J, Shi X, Gao X, Shi D, Zhang D, Gao R, Ding J. A Biodegradable Metal-Polymer Composite Stent Safe and Effective on Physiological and Serum-Containing Biomimetic Conditions. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2201740. [PMID: 36057108 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202201740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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The new-generation coronary stents are expected to be biodegradable, and then the biocompatibility along with biodegradation becomes more challenging. It is a critical issue to choose appropriate biomimetic conditions to evaluate biocompatibility. Compared with other candidates for biodegradable stents, iron-based materials are of high mechanical strength, yet have raised more concerns about biodegradability and biocompatibility. Herein, a metal-polymer composite strategy is applied to accelerate the degradation of iron-based stents in vitro and in a porcine model. Furthermore, it is found that serum, the main environment of vascular stents, ensured the safety of iron corrosion through its antioxidants. This work highlights the importance of serum, particularly albumin, for an in vitro condition mimicking blood-related physiological condition, when reactive oxygen species, inflammatory response, and neointimal hyperplasia are concerned. The resultant metal-polymer composite stent is implanted into a patient in clinical research via interventional treatment, and the follow-up confirms its safety, efficacy, and appropriate biodegradability.
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- Hongjie Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China.,National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Interventional Medical Biotechnology and System, Biotyx Medical (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518110, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Interventional Medical Biotechnology and System, Biotyx Medical (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518110, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Interventional Medical Biotechnology and System, Biotyx Medical (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518110, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Interventional Medical Biotechnology and System, Biotyx Medical (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518110, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Interventional Medical Biotechnology and System, Biotyx Medical (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518110, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Interventional Medical Biotechnology and System, Biotyx Medical (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, 518110, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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A Biosurfactant-containing TSD Strategy to Modify Bovine Pericardial Bioprosthetic Valves for Anticalcification. CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10118-022-2843-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Liu Q, Fu Y, Wu B, Tang J, Wang Y, Wu Y, Zhang M, Shen S, Shen Y, Gao C, Ding J, Zhu L. Imaging moiety-directed co-assembly for biodegradation control with synchronous four-modal biotracking. Biomaterials 2022; 287:121665. [PMID: 35809403 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The complexity of existing methods for biodegradation control limits the multi-functionality of biomedical materials. It is urgent to develop simple and straightforward strategies to control the biodegradation rate with precise tracking of various parameters in real-time. Here, we show an imaging moiety-directed co-assembly strategy, in which different imaging moieties bearing non-covalent interaction sites are covalently introduced into the poly (D,l-lactic acid) (PDLLA) chain as end groups, followed by alternate non-covalent interactions with polymer chains upon compression molding. This strategy takes advantage of a variety of bonding types (including CH-π, CH-F, etc.) to firmly integrate the PDLLA chains and strongly control the biodegradation rate, making the amorphous prototype degraded much slower than higher-molecular-weight counterparts, and the local inflammatory response is insignificant. On this basis, a synchronous four-modal (X-ray computed tomography + fluorescence + photoacoustics + ultrasound) imaging was achieved on the single entity in vivo, even within a millimeter-scale thick-skin tissue. These imaging signals can precisely correlate the multi parameter variation trend of material mass, volume and molecular weight, signifying that co-assembly can be utilized to develop advanced theranostic systems. SINGLE SENTENCE SUMMARY: We developed an imaging moiety-directed co-assembly strategy to control the biodegradation rate and achieve the synchronization of real-time four-modal imaging in vivo. These imaging signals can precisely correlate the multi-parameter variation trend of material mass, volume and molecular weight, which provided comprehensive biomedical information accessing both qualitatively and quantitatively.
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- Qingsong Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
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Vascular transplantation is an effective and common treatment for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the low biocompatibility of implants is a major problem that hinders its clinical application. Surface modification of implants with extracellular matrix (ECM) coatings is an effective approach to improve the biocompatibility of cardiovascular materials. The complete ECM seems to have better biocompatibility, which may give cardiovascular biomaterials a more functional surface. The use of one or several ECM proteins to construct a surface allows customization of coating composition and structure, possibly resulting in some unique functions. ECM is a complex three-dimensional structure composed of a variety of functional biological macromolecules, and changes in the composition will directly affect the function of the coating. Therefore, understanding the chemical composition of the ECM and its interaction with cells is beneficial to provide new approaches for coating surface modification. This article reviews novel ECM coatings, including coatings composed of intact ECM and biomimetic coatings tailored from several ECM proteins, and introduces new advances in coating fabrication. These ECM coatings are effective in improving the biocompatibility of vascular grafts.
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Wang G, Gao C, Xiao B, Zhang J, Jiang X, Wang Q, Guo J, Zhang D, Liu J, Xie Y, Shu C, Ding J. Research and clinical translation of trilayer stent-graft of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene for interventional treatment of aortic dissection. Regen Biomater 2022; 9:rbac049. [PMID: 35958517 PMCID: PMC9362767 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbac049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The aortic dissection (AD) is a life-threatening disease. The transcatheter endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) affords a minimally invasive technique to save lives of these critical patients, and an appropriate stent-graft gets to be the key medical device during an EVAR procedure. Herein, we report a trilayer stent-graft and corresponding delivery system used for the treatment of the AD disease. The stent-graft is made of nitinol stents with an asymmetric Z-wave design and two expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) membranes. Each of inner and outer surfaces of the stent-graft was covered by an ePTFE membrane, and the two membranes were then sintered together. The biological studies of the sintered ePTFE membranes indicated that the stent-graft had excellent cytocompatibility and hemocompatibility in vitro. Both the stent-graft and the delivery system exhibited satisfactory mechanical properties and operability. The safety and efficacy of this stent-graft and the corresponding delivery system were demonstrated in vivo. In 9 canine experiments, the blood vessels of the animals implanted with the stent-grafts were of good patency, and there were no thrombus and obvious stenosis by angiography after implantation for 6 months. Furthermore, all of the 9 clinical cases experienced successful implantation using the stent-graft and its post-release delivery system, and the one-year follow-ups indicated the preliminary safety and efficacy of the trilayer stent-graft with an asymmetric Z-wave design for interventional treatment.
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- Gang Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University , Shanghai, 200438, China
- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. , Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University , Shanghai, 200438, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. , Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. , Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University , Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University , Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University , Shanghai, 200438, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. , Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. , Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. , Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University , Changsha, 410011, China
- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Diseases, Center of Vascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College , Beijing, 100037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University , Shanghai, 200438, China
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Wang Q, Yu X, Chen X, Gao J, Shi D, Shen Y, Tang J, He J, Li A, Yu L, Ding J. A Facile Composite Strategy to Prepare a Biodegradable Polymer Based Radiopaque Raw Material for "Visualizable" Biomedical Implants. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:24197-24212. [PMID: 35580332 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c05184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Enabling a biodegradable polymer radiopaque under X-ray is much desired for many medical devices. Physical blending of a present biodegradable polymer and a commercialized medical contrast agent is convenient yet lacks comprehensive fundamental research. Herein, we prepared a biodegradable polymer-based radiopaque raw material by blending poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA or simply PLA) and iohexol (IHX), where PLA constituted the continuous phase and IHX particles served as the dispersed phase. The strong X-ray adsorption of IHX enabled the composite radiopaque; the hydrolysis of the polyester and the water solubility of the contrast agent enabled the composite biodegradable in an aqueous medium. The idea was confirmed by in vitro characterizations of the resultant composite, in vivo subcutaneous implantation in rats up to 6 months, and the clear visualization of a part of a biodegradable occluder in a Bama piglet under X-ray. We also found that the crystallization of PLA was significantly enhanced in the presence of the solid particles, which should be taken into consideration in the design of an appropriate biomaterial composite because crystallization degree influences the biodegradation rate and mechanical property of a material to a large extent. We further tried to introduce a small amount of poly(vinylpyrrolidone) into the blend of PLA and IHX. Compared to the bicomponent composite, the tricomponent one exhibited decreased modulus and increased elongation at break and tensile strength. This paves more ways for researchers to select appropriate raw materials according to the regenerated tissue and the application site.
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- Qunsong Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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Jiang N, Jia B. WITHDRAWN: Progress of biodegradable materials for occlusion devices. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Sharifi F, Otte A, Park K. Initial Formation of the Skin Layer of PLGA Microparticles. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2101427. [PMID: 34601826 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202101427] [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: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) has been extensively used in making long-acting injectable formulations. The critical factors affecting the PLGA formulation properties have been adjusted to control the drug release kinetics and obtain desirable properties of PLGA-based drug delivery systems. The PLGA microparticle formation begins as soon as the drug/PLGA-dissolved in the organic solvent phase (oil phase) is exposed to the water phase. The initial skin (or shell) formation on the oil droplets occurs very quickly, sometimes in the matter of milliseconds, and studying the process has been difficult. The skin formation on the PLGA emulsion droplet surface that can affect the subsequent hardening steps is examined. PLGA droplets with different compositions are prepared. Using collimated light and a high-speed camera made it possible to detect the diffusion of acetonitrile from the oil phase into the water phase during the oil droplet formation. Although the skin formation is not visible on the surface of the oil phase droplet with the current setup, the droplet shapes, solid strand formation, and the difference in the spreading time suggest that the initial contact time between the oil and water phases in the range of a few seconds is critical to the properties of the skin.
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- Farrokh Sharifi
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 South Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 South Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 South Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
- Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Pharmaceutics 206 South Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
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Cai C, Tang J, Zhang Y, Rao W, Cao D, Guo W, Yu L, Ding J. Intelligent Paper-Free Sprayable Skin Mask Based on an In Situ Formed Janus Hydrogel of an Environmentally Friendly Polymer. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2102654. [PMID: 35286021 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202102654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Traditional skin care masks usually use a piece of paper to hold the aqueous essences, which are not environmentally friendly and not easy to use. While a paper-free mask is desired, it is faced with a dilemma of moisture holding and rapid release of encapsulated bioactive substances. Herein, a paper-free sprayable skin mask is designed from an intelligent material-a thermogel which undergoes sol-gel-suspension transitions upon heating-to solve this dilemma. A synthesized block copolymer of poly(ethylene glycol) and poly(lactide-co-glycolide) with appropriate ratios can be dissolved in water, and thus easily mixed with a biological substance. The mixture is sprayable. After spraying, a Janus film is formed in situ with a physical gel on the outside and a suspension on the inside facing skin. Thus, both moisture holding and rapid release are achieved. Such a thermogel composed of biodegradable amphiphilic block copolymers loaded with nicotinamide as a skin mask is verified to reduce pigmentation on a 3D pigmented reconstructed epidermis model and further in a clinical study. This work might be stimulating for investigations and applications of biodegradable and intelligent soft matter in the fields of drug delivery and regenerative medicine.
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- Caiyun Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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Yu X, Li G, Zheng Y, Gao J, Fu Y, Wang Q, Huang L, Pan X, Ding J. “Invisible” orthodontics by polymeric “clear” aligners molded on 3D-printed personalized dental models. Regen Biomater 2022; 9:rbac007. [PMID: 35414958 PMCID: PMC8992363 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbac007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The malalignment of teeth is treated classically by metal braces with alloy wires, which has an unfavorable influence on the patients appearance during the treatment. With the development of digitization, computer simulation and three-dimensional (3D) printing technology, herein, a modern treatment was tried using clear polymeric aligners, which were fabricated by molding polyurethane films via thermoforming on the 3D-printed personalized dental models. The key parameters of photocurable 3D printing of dental models and the mechanical properties of the clear aligner film material were examined. The precision of a 3D-printed dental model mainly relied on characteristics of photocurable resin, the resolution of light source and the exposure condition, which determined the eventual shape of the molded clear aligner and thus the orthodontic treatment efficacy. The biocompatibility of the polyurethane film material was confirmed through cytotoxicity and hemolysis tests in vitro. Following a series of 3D-printed personalized dental models and finite element analysis to predict and plan the fabrication and orthodontic processes, corresponding clear aligners were fabricated and applied in animal experiments, which proved the efficacy and biocompatibility in vivo. Clinical treatments of 120 orthodontic cases were finally carried out with success, which highlights the advantage of the clear aligners as an esthetic, compatible and efficient appliance. ![]()
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- Xiaoye Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Angelalign Research Institute, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Angelalign Research Institute, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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Tungsten disulfide nanotubes enhance flow-induced crystallization and radio-opacity of polylactide without adversely affecting in vitro toxicity. Acta Biomater 2022; 138:313-326. [PMID: 34798318 PMCID: PMC9505057 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Treatment of vascular disease, from peripheral ischemia to coronary heart disease (CHD), is poised for transformation with the introduction of transient implants designed to "scaffold" regeneration of blood vessels and ultimately leave nothing behind. Improved materials could expand the use of these devices. Here, we examine one of the leading polymers for bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS), polylactide (PLA), as the matrix of nanocomposites with tungsten disulfide (WS2) nanotubes (WSNT), which may provide mechanical reinforcement and enhance radio-opacity. We evaluate in vitro cytotoxicity using vascular cells, flow-induced crystallization and radio-opacity of PLA-WSNT nanocomposites at low WSNT concentration. A small amount of WSNT (0.1 wt%) can effectively promote oriented crystallization of PLA without compromising molecular weight. And radio-opacity improves significantly: as little as 0.5 to 1 wt% WSNT doubles the radio-opacity of PLA-WSNT relative to PLA at 17 keV. The results suggest that a single component, WSNT, has the potential to increase the strength of BRS to enable thinner devices and increase radio-opacity to improve intraoperative visualization. The in vitro toxicity results indicate that PLA-WSNT nanocomposites are worthy of investigation in vivo. Although substantial further preclinical studies are needed, PLA-WSNT nanocomposites may provide a complement of material properties that may improve BRS and expand the range of lesions that can be treated using transient implants. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Bioresorbable Scaffolds (BRSs) support regeneration of arteries without permanent mechanical constraint. Poly-L-lactide (PLLA) is the structural material of the first approved BRS for coronary heart disease (ABSORB BVS), withdrawn due to adverse events in years 1-3. Here, we examine tungsten disulfide (WS2) nanotubes (WSNT) in PLA to address two contributors to early complications: (1) reinforce PLLA (enable thinner BRS), and (2) increase radiopacity (provide intraoperative visibility). For BRS, it is significant that WSNT disperse, remain dispersed, reduce friction and improve mechanical properties without additional chemicals or surface modifications. Like WS2 nanospheres, bare WSNT and PLA-WSNT nanocomposites show low cytotoxicity in vitro. PLA-WSNT show enhanced flow-induced crystallization relative to PLA, motivating future study of the processing behavior and strength of these materials.
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Ding J, Tang J, Cai C, Cao D, Rao W, Guo W, Yu L. Coordination Strategy to Achieve Instant Dissolution of a Biomedical Polymer in Water via Manual Shaking. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:4561-4575. [DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00814a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Organic polymers with condensed long chains are kinetically slow to be dissolved in their solvents, particularly in water, which has significantly hindered their potential applications as soon as an instant...
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Shen Y, Zhang W, Xie Y, Li A, Wang X, Chen X, Liu Q, Wang Q, Zhang G, Liu Q, Liu J, Zhang D, Zhang Z, Ding J. Surface modification to enhance cell migration on biomaterials and its combination with 3D structural design of occluders to improve interventional treatment of heart diseases. Biomaterials 2021; 279:121208. [PMID: 34749074 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.121208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The dominant source of thromboembolism in heart comes from the left atrial appendage (LAA). An occluder can close LAA and significantly reduce the risk of strokes, particularly for those patients with atrial fibrillation. However, it is technically challenging to fabricate an LAA occluder that is appropriate for percutaneous implantation and can be rapidly endothelialized to accomplish complete closure and avoid severe complication. Hypothesizing that a fast migration rate of endothelial cells on the implant surface would lead to rapid endothelialization, we fabricated an LAA occlusion device for interventional treatment with a well-designed 3D architecture and a nanoscale 2D coating. Through screening of biomaterials surfaces with cellular studies in vitro including cell observations, qPCR, RNA sequencing, and implantation studies in vivo, we revealed that a titanium-nitrogen nanocoating on a NiTi alloy promoted high migration rate of endothelial cells on the surface. The effectiveness of this first nanocoating LAA occluder was validated in animal experiments and a patient case, both of which exhibited successful implantation, fast sealing and long-term safety of the device. The mechanistic insights gained in this study will be useful for the design of medical devices with appropriate surface modification, not necessarily for improved cell adhesion but sometimes for enhanced cell migration.
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- Yang Shen
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China; R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- R&D Center, Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, 518057, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
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He J, Liu Q, Zheng S, Shen R, Wang X, Gao J, Wang Q, Huang J, Ding J. Enlargement, Reduction, and Even Reversal of Relative Migration Speeds of Endothelial and Smooth Muscle Cells on Biomaterials Simply by Adjusting RGD Nanospacing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:42344-42356. [PMID: 34469116 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c08559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Although many tissue regeneration processes after biomaterial implantation are related to migrations of multiple cell types on material surfaces, available tools to adjust relative migration speeds are very limited. Herein, we put forward a nanomaterial strategy to employ surface modification with arginine-glycine-aspartate (RGD) nanoarrays to tune in vitro cell migration using endothelial cells (ECs) and smooth muscle cells (SMCs) as demonstrated cell types. We found that migrations of both cell types exhibited a nonmonotonic trend with the increase of RGD nanospacing, yet with different peaks-74 nm for SMCs but 95 nm for ECs. The varied sensitivities afford a facile way to regulate the relative migration speeds. Although ECs migrated at a speed similar to SMCs on a non-nano surface, the migration of ECs could be controlled to be significantly faster or slower than SMCs simply by adjusting the RGD nanospacing. This study suggests a potential application of surface modification of biomaterials on a nanoscale level.
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- Junhao He
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
- Navy Medical Center, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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Initial Clinical Experience with the Biodegradable Absnow TM Device for Percutaneous Closure of Atrial Septal Defect: A 3-Year Follow-Up. J Interv Cardiol 2021; 2021:6369493. [PMID: 34393667 PMCID: PMC8349294 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6369493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective We reported the 3-year follow-up results of initial clinical experience with the AbsnowTM device, a novel biodegradable occluder for percutaneous closure of atrial septal defect (ASD). Background The AbsnowTM device is a total biodegradable septal occluder with double-disc poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) framework and PLLA membranes intergraded into the device to ensure its biodegradability, clinical safety, and efficacy. Methods Five pediatric patients were enrolled from May to June 2018 in our institution and were followed up for 3 years. A clinical evaluation and transthoracic echocardiography were performed at 24 hr, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and yearly after implantation. Primary endpoints were a composite clinical success, comprising of clinical closure success and safety at the 36-month follow-up evaluation. Secondary endpoints included technical success, procedure success, closure success, and safety at each of the follow-up visits. Results The median subject age was 3.6 years (range 3.1-6.5 years). The mean ASD diameter was (13.7 ± 2.9) mm. The median device size was 20 mm (range 14 to 24 mm). Technical and procedure success was achieved in 100% (5/5) of the patients. At 2-year follow-up, 3 of the 5 patients developed new-onset residual shunts and 2 of them reached a moderate degree. At 3-year follow-up, the residual shunt size increased over time in all the 3 patients, and 1 of them had right ventricular enlargement. All of the 5 patients were free from serious adverse events during the 3-year follow-up, with no device embolization, thromboembolization, or reintervention to the target defect. Conclusion This 3-year follow-up result of initial experience with the biodegradable AbsnowTM device has demonstrated acceptable safety with no procedural complications. Notably, the high rate of residual shunt significantly affected its efficacy. The long-term safety and efficacy of the device should be further evaluated in a large cohort of patients in future studies.
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de Albuquerque TL, Marques Júnior JE, de Queiroz LP, Ricardo ADS, Rocha MVP. Polylactic acid production from biotechnological routes: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 186:933-951. [PMID: 34273343 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.07.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Polylactic acid (PLA) has been highlighted as an important polymer due to its high potential for applicability in various areas, such as in the chemical, medical, pharmaceutical or biotechnology field. Very recently, studies have reported its use as a basic component for the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the prevention of Sars-Cov-2 contamination, responsible for the cause of coronavirus disease, which is currently a major worldwide sanitary and social problem. PLA is considered a non-toxic, biodegradable and compostable plastic with interesting characteristics from the industrial point of view, and it emerges as a promising product under the concept of "green plastic", since most of the polymers produced currently are petroleum-based, a non-renewable raw material. Biotechnology routes have been mentioned as potential methodologies for the production of this polymer, especially by enzymatic routes, in particular by use of lipases enzymes. The availability of pure lactic acid isomers is a fundamental aspect of the manufacture of PLA with more interesting mechanical and thermal properties. Due to the technological importance that PLA-based polymers are acquiring, as well as their characteristics and applicability in several fields, especially medical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, this review article sought to gather very recent information regarding the development of research in this area. The main highlight of this study is that it was carried out from a biotechnological point of view, aiming at a totally green bioplastic production, since the obtaining of lactic acid, which will be used as raw material for the PLA synthesis, until the degradation of the polymer obtained by biological routes.
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- Tiago Lima de Albuquerque
- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Departament of Chemical Engineering, Bloco 709, 60455-760 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Departament of Chemical Engineering, Bloco 709, 60455-760 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Departament of Chemical Engineering, Bloco 709, 60455-760 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Departament of Chemical Engineering, Bloco 709, 60455-760 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Departament of Chemical Engineering, Bloco 709, 60455-760 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
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