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Cedillo-Servin G, Dahri O, Meneses J, van Duijn J, Moon H, Sage F, Silva J, Pereira A, Magalhães FD, Malda J, Geijsen N, Pinto AM, Castilho M. 3D Printed Magneto-Active Microfiber Scaffolds for Remote Stimulation and Guided Organization of 3D In Vitro Skeletal Muscle Models. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307178. [PMID: 37950402 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307178] [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: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
Abstract
This work reports the rational design and fabrication of magneto-active microfiber meshes with controlled hexagonal microstructures via melt electrowriting (MEW) of a magnetized polycaprolactone-based composite. In situ iron oxide nanoparticle deposition on oxidized graphene yields homogeneously dispersed magnetic particles with sizes above 0.5 µm and low aspect ratio, preventing cellular internalization and toxicity. With these fillers, homogeneous magnetic composites with high magnetic content (up to 20 weight %) are obtained and processed in a solvent-free manner for the first time. MEW of magnetic composites enabled the creation of skeletal muscle-inspired design of hexagonal scaffolds with tunable fiber diameter, reconfigurable modularity, and zonal distribution of magneto-active and nonactive material, with elastic tensile deformability. External magnetic fields below 300 mT are sufficient to trigger out-of-plane reversible deformation. In vitro culture of C2C12 myoblasts on three-dimensional (3D) Matrigel/collagen/MEW scaffolds showed that microfibers guided the formation of 3D myotube architectures, and the presence of magnetic particles does not significantly affect viability or differentiation rates after 8 days. Centimeter-sized skeletal muscle constructs allowed for reversible, continued, and dynamic magneto-mechanical stimulation. Overall, these innovative microfiber scaffolds provide magnetically deformable platforms suitable for dynamic culture of skeletal muscle, offering potential for in vitro disease modeling.
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- Gerardo Cedillo-Servin
- Department of Orthopaedics, Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, 3508 GA, The Netherlands
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, 2333 ZC, The Netherlands
- Leiden Node, The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW), Leiden, 2333 ZA, The Netherlands
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, 4200-465, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, 4200-465, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, 3508 GA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, 3508 GA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, 2333 ZC, The Netherlands
- Leiden Node, The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW), Leiden, 2333 ZA, The Netherlands
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, 4200-465, Portugal
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, 4200-465, Portugal
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, 4200-465, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, 4200-465, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, 3508 GA, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3508 GA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, 2333 ZC, The Netherlands
- Leiden Node, The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW), Leiden, 2333 ZA, The Netherlands
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, 4200-465, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, 4200-465, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, 3508 GA, The Netherlands
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, The Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, The Netherlands
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Younes HM, Kadavil H, Ismail HM, Adib SA, Zamani S, Alany RG, Al-Kinani AA. Overview of Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery Applications of Reactive Electrospinning and Crosslinking Techniques of Polymeric Nanofibers with Highlights on Their Biocompatibility Testing and Regulatory Aspects. Pharmaceutics 2023; 16:32. [PMID: 38258043 PMCID: PMC10818558 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16010032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Traditional electrospinning is a promising technique for fabricating nanofibers for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications. The method is highly efficient in producing nanofibers with morphology and porosity similar to the extracellular matrix. Nonetheless, and in many instances, the process has faced several limitations, including weak mechanical strength, large diameter distributions, and scaling-up difficulties of its fabricated electrospun nanofibers. The constraints of the polymer solution's intrinsic properties are primarily responsible for these limitations. Reactive electrospinning constitutes a novel and modified electrospinning techniques developed to overcome those challenges and improve the properties of the fabricated fibers intended for various biomedical applications. This review mainly addresses reactive electrospinning techniques, a relatively new approach for making in situ or post-crosslinked nanofibers. It provides an overview of and discusses the recent literature about chemical and photoreactive electrospinning, their various techniques, their biomedical applications, and FDA regulatory aspects related to their approval and marketing. Another aspect highlighted in this review is the use of crosslinking and reactive electrospinning techniques to enhance the fabricated nanofibers' physicochemical and mechanical properties and make them more biocompatible and tailored for advanced intelligent drug delivery and tissue engineering applications.
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- Husam M. Younes
- Tissue Engineering & Nanopharmaceuticals Research Laboratory (TENRL), Office of Vice President for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (H.K.); (H.M.I.); (S.A.A.)
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- Tissue Engineering & Nanopharmaceuticals Research Laboratory (TENRL), Office of Vice President for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (H.K.); (H.M.I.); (S.A.A.)
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- Tissue Engineering & Nanopharmaceuticals Research Laboratory (TENRL), Office of Vice President for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (H.K.); (H.M.I.); (S.A.A.)
- Charles River Laboratories, Montreal, QC H9X 3R3, Canada
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- Tissue Engineering & Nanopharmaceuticals Research Laboratory (TENRL), Office of Vice President for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (H.K.); (H.M.I.); (S.A.A.)
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- Tissue Engineering & Nanopharmaceuticals Research Laboratory (TENRL), Office of Vice President for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (H.K.); (H.M.I.); (S.A.A.)
- Materials Science & Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; (R.G.A.); (A.A.A.-K.)
- Drug Discovery, Delivery and Patient Care (DDDPC) Theme, School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry, Kingston University London, Kingston upon Thames, London KT2 7LB, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; (R.G.A.); (A.A.A.-K.)
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De Grave L, Di Meo C, Gréant C, Van Durme B, Gérard M, La Gatta A, Schiraldi C, Thorrez L, Bernaerts KV, Van Vlierberghe S. Photo-crosslinkable Poly(aspartic acid) for Light-based additive Manufacturing: Chain-growth versus Step-growth crosslinking. Eur Polym J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.112017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Adelnia H, Sirous F, Blakey I, Ta HT. Metal ion chelation of poly(aspartic acid): From scale inhibition to therapeutic potentials. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 229:974-993. [PMID: 36584782 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Poly(aspartic acid) (PASP) is a biodegradable, biocompatible water-soluble synthetic anionic polypeptide. PASP has shown a strong affinity and thus robust complexation with heavy and alkaline earth metal ions, from which several applications are currently benefiting, and several more could also originate. This paper discusses different areas where the ion chelation ability of PASP has thus far been exploited. Due to its calcium chelation ability, PASP prevents precipitation of calcium salts and hence is widely used as an effective scale inhibitor in industry. Due to potassium chelation, PASP prevents precipitation of potassium tartrate and is employed as an efficient and edible stabilizer for wine preservation. Due to iron chelation, PASP inhibits corrosion of steel surfaces in harsh environments. Due to chelation, PASP can also enhance stability of various colloidal systems that contain metal ions. The chelation ability of PASP alleviated the toxicity of heavy metals in Zebrafish, inhibited the formation of kidney stones and dissolved calcium phosphate which is the main mineral of the calcified vasculature. These findings and beyond, along with the biocompatibility and biodegradability of the polymer could direct future investigations towards chelation therapy by PASP and other novel and undiscovered areas where metal ions play a key role.
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- Hossein Adelnia
- Queensland Micro-and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia; Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Queensland Micro-and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia; Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia; Bioscience Discipline, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia.
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Balogh-Weiser D, Poppe L, Kenéz B, Decsi B, Koplányi G, Katona G, Gyarmati B, Ender F, Balogh GT. Novel biomimetic nanocomposite for investigation of drug metabolism. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Veres T, Voniatis C, Molnár K, Nesztor D, Fehér D, Ferencz A, Gresits I, Thuróczy G, Márkus BG, Simon F, Nemes NM, García-Hernández M, Reiniger L, Horváth I, Máthé D, Szigeti K, Tombácz E, Jedlovszky-Hajdu A. An Implantable Magneto-Responsive Poly(aspartamide) Based Electrospun Scaffold for Hyperthermia Treatment. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12091476. [PMID: 35564185 PMCID: PMC9101327 DOI: 10.3390/nano12091476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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When exposed to an alternating magnetic field, superparamagnetic nanoparticles can elicit the required hyperthermic effect while also being excellent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents. Their main drawback is that they diffuse out of the area of interest in one or two days, thus preventing a continuous application during the typical several-cycle multi-week treatment. To solve this issue, our aim was to synthesise an implantable, biodegradable membrane infused with magnetite that enabled long-term treatment while having adequate MRI contrast and hyperthermic capabilities. To immobilise the nanoparticles inside the scaffold, they were synthesised inside hydrogel fibres. First, polysuccinimide (PSI) fibres were produced by electrospinning and crosslinked, and then, magnetitc iron oxide nanoparticles (MIONs) were synthesised inside and in-between the fibres of the hydrogel membranes with the well-known co-precipitation method. The attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) investigation proved the success of the chemical synthesis and the presence of iron oxide, and the superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) study revealed their superparamagnetic property. The magnetic hyperthermia efficiency of the samples was significant. The given alternating current (AC) magnetic field could induce a temperature rise of 5 °C (from 37 °C to 42 °C) in less than 2 min even for five quick heat-cool cycles or for five consecutive days without considerable heat generation loss in the samples. Short-term (1 day and 7 day) biocompatibility, biodegradability and MRI contrast capability were investigated in vivo on Wistar rats. The results showed excellent MRI contrast and minimal acute inflammation.
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- Tamás Veres
- Laboratory of Nanochemistry, Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, 1089 Budapest, Hungary; (T.V.); (C.V.); (K.M.)
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- Laboratory of Nanochemistry, Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, 1089 Budapest, Hungary; (T.V.); (C.V.); (K.M.)
- Department of Surgery, Transplantation and Gastroenterology, Semmelweis University, 1082 Budapest, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Nanochemistry, Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, 1089 Budapest, Hungary; (T.V.); (C.V.); (K.M.)
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- Department of Food Engineering, University of Szeged, 6725 Szeged, Hungary; (D.N.); (E.T.)
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- Heart and Vascular Centre, Department of Surgical Research and Techniques, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (D.F.); (A.F.)
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- Heart and Vascular Centre, Department of Surgical Research and Techniques, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (D.F.); (A.F.)
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, 1094 Budapest, Hungary; (I.G.); (I.H.); (D.M.); (K.S.)
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- NRIRR “Frédéric Joliot-Curie” National Research Institute for Radiobiology and Radiohygiene, 1221 Budapest, Hungary;
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- Stavropoulos Center for Complex Quantum Matter, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA;
- Institute of Physics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, 1521 Budapest, Hungary;
- Wigner Research Centre for Physics Economics, 1121 Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Physics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, 1521 Budapest, Hungary;
- Wigner Research Centre for Physics Economics, 1121 Budapest, Hungary
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- Grupo de Física de Materiales Complejos (GFMC), Departamento de Física de Materiales, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (N.M.N.); (M.G.-H.)
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- Grupo de Física de Materiales Complejos (GFMC), Departamento de Física de Materiales, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (N.M.N.); (M.G.-H.)
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary;
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, 1094 Budapest, Hungary; (I.G.); (I.H.); (D.M.); (K.S.)
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, 1094 Budapest, Hungary; (I.G.); (I.H.); (D.M.); (K.S.)
- Hungarian Center of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM), In Vivo Imaging Advanced Core Facility, Semmelweis University Site, 1094 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, 1094 Budapest, Hungary; (I.G.); (I.H.); (D.M.); (K.S.)
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- Department of Food Engineering, University of Szeged, 6725 Szeged, Hungary; (D.N.); (E.T.)
- Soós Ernő Water Technology Research and Development Center, University of Pannonia, 8800 Nagykanizsa, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Nanochemistry, Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, 1089 Budapest, Hungary; (T.V.); (C.V.); (K.M.)
- Correspondence:
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Juriga D, Kalman EE, Toth K, Barczikai D, Szöllősi D, Földes A, Varga G, Zrinyi M, Jedlovszky-Hajdu A, Nagy KS. Analysis of Three-Dimensional Cell Migration in Dopamine-Modified Poly(aspartic acid)-Based Hydrogels. Gels 2022; 8:gels8020065. [PMID: 35200447 PMCID: PMC8870902 DOI: 10.3390/gels8020065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Several types of promising cell-based therapies for tissue regeneration have been developing worldwide. However, for successful therapeutical application of cells in this field, appropriate scaffolds are also required. Recently, the research for suitable scaffolds has been focusing on polymer hydrogels due to their similarity to the extracellular matrix. The main limitation regarding amino acid-based hydrogels is their difficult and expensive preparation, which can be avoided by using poly(aspartamide) (PASP)-based hydrogels. PASP-based materials can be chemically modified with various bioactive molecules for the final application purpose. In this study, dopamine containing PASP-based scaffolds is investigated, since dopamine influences several cell biological processes, such as adhesion, migration, proliferation, and differentiation, according to the literature. Periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs) of neuroectodermal origin and SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cell line were used for the in vitro experiments. The chemical structure of the polymers and hydrogels was proved by 1H-NMR and FTIR spectroscopy. Scanning electron microscopical (SEM) images confirmed the suitable pore size range of the hydrogels for cell migration. Cell viability assay was carried out according to a standardized protocol using the WST-1 reagent. To visualize three-dimensional cell distribution in the hydrogel matrix, two-photon microscopy was used. According to our results, dopamine containing PASP gels can facilitate vertical cell penetration from the top of the hydrogel in the depth of around 4 cell layers (~150 μm). To quantify these observations, a detailed image analysis process was developed and firstly introduced in this paper.
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- David Juriga
- Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (D.B.); (D.S.); (M.Z.); (A.J.-H.)
- Correspondence: (D.J.); (K.S.N.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1083 Budapest, Hungary;
- Department of Oral Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary; (A.F.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (D.B.); (D.S.); (M.Z.); (A.J.-H.)
- Department of Oral Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary; (A.F.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (D.B.); (D.S.); (M.Z.); (A.J.-H.)
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (D.B.); (D.S.); (M.Z.); (A.J.-H.)
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- Department of Oral Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary; (A.F.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Oral Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary; (A.F.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (D.B.); (D.S.); (M.Z.); (A.J.-H.)
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (D.B.); (D.S.); (M.Z.); (A.J.-H.)
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (D.B.); (D.S.); (M.Z.); (A.J.-H.)
- Department of Oral Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary; (A.F.); (G.V.)
- Correspondence: (D.J.); (K.S.N.)
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Adelnia H, Tran HDN, Little PJ, Blakey I, Ta HT. Poly(aspartic acid) in Biomedical Applications: From Polymerization, Modification, Properties, Degradation, and Biocompatibility to Applications. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:2083-2105. [PMID: 33797239 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Poly(aspartic acid) (PASP) is an anionic polypeptide that is a highly versatile, biocompatible, and biodegradable polymer that fulfils key requirements for use in a wide variety of biomedical applications. The derivatives of PASP can be readily tailored via the amine-reactive precursor, poly(succinimide) (PSI), which opens up a large window of opportunity for the design and development of novel biomaterials. PASP also has a strong affinity with calcium ions, resulting in complexation, which has been exploited for bone targeting and biomineralization. In addition, recent studies have further verified the biocompatibility and biodegradability of PASP-based polymers, which is attributed to their protein-like structure. In light of growing interest in PASP and its derivatives, this paper presents a comprehensive review on their synthesis, characterization, modification, biodegradation, biocompatibility, and applications in biomedical areas.
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- Hossein Adelnia
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia.,School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, Queensland 4012, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, Queensland 4012, Australia.,Sunshine Coast Health Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, Birtinya, Queensland 4575, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,Centre for Advanced Imaging, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4067, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia.,School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 411, Australia
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Juhasz AG, Molnar K, Idrissi A, Jedlovszky-Hajdu A. Salt induced fluffy structured electrospun fibrous matrix. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.113478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Németh C, Gyarmati B, Gacs J, Salakhieva DV, Molnár K, Abdullin T, László K, Szilágyi A. Fast dissolving nanofibrous matrices prepared by electrospinning of polyaspartamides. Eur Polym J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.109624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Juriga D, Sipos E, Hegedűs O, Varga G, Zrínyi M, Nagy KS, Jedlovszky-Hajdú A. Fully amino acid-based hydrogel as potential scaffold for cell culturing and drug delivery. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 10:2579-2593. [PMID: 31921537 PMCID: PMC6941446 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.10.249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/10/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Polymer hydrogels are ideal scaffolds for both tissue engineering and drug delivery. A great advantage of poly(amino acid)-based hydrogels is their high similarity to natural proteins. However, their expensive and complicated synthesis often limits their application. The use of poly(aspartic acid) (PASP) seems an appropriate solution for this problem due to the relatively cheap and simple synthesis of PASP. Using amino acids not only as building blocks in the polymer backbone but also as cross-linkers can improve the biocompatibility and the biodegradability of the hydrogel. In this paper, PASP cross-linked with cystamine (CYS) and lysine-methylester (LYS) was introduced as fully amino acid-based polymer hydrogel. Gels were synthesized employing six different ratios of CYS and LYS. The pH dependent swelling degree and the concentration of the elastically active chain were determined. After reduction of the disulfide bonds of CYS, the presence of thiol side groups was also detected. To determine the concentration of the reactive cross-linkers in the hydrogels, a new method based on the examination of the swelling behavior was established. Using metoprolol as a model drug, cell proliferation and drug release kinetics were studied at different LYS contents and in the presence of thiol groups. The optimal ratio of cross-linkers for the proliferation of periodontal ligament cells was found to be 60-80% LYS and 20-40% CYS. The reductive conditions resulted in an increased drug release due to the cleavage of disulfide bridges in the hydrogels. Consequently, these hydrogels provide new possibilities in the fields of both tissue engineering and controlled drug delivery.
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- Dávid Juriga
- Laboratory of Nanochemistry, Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, Nagyvarad square 4, Budapest, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Nanochemistry, Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, Nagyvarad square 4, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Oral Biology, Semmelweis University, Nagyvarad square 4, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Oral Biology, Semmelweis University, Nagyvarad square 4, Budapest, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Nanochemistry, Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, Nagyvarad square 4, Budapest, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Nanochemistry, Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, Nagyvarad square 4, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Oral Biology, Semmelweis University, Nagyvarad square 4, Budapest, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Nanochemistry, Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, Nagyvarad square 4, Budapest, Hungary
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- Dávid Juriga
- Nanochemistry Research GroupDepartment of Biophysics and Radiation BiologySemmelweis UniversityNagyvarad ter 4Budapest, H‐1089Hungary
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- Nanochemistry Research GroupDepartment of Biophysics and Radiation BiologySemmelweis UniversityNagyvarad ter 4Budapest, H‐1089Hungary
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From nano to micro to macro: Electrospun hierarchically structured polymeric fibers for biomedical applications. Prog Polym Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2017.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 210] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Molnar K, Jedlovszky-Hajdu A, Zrinyi M, Jiang S, Agarwal S. Poly(amino acid)-Based Gel Fibers with pH Responsivity by Coaxial Reactive Electrospinning. Macromol Rapid Commun 2017; 38. [PMID: 28488377 DOI: 10.1002/marc.201700147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2017] [Revised: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Abstract
Electrospinning is a well-known technique for the preparation of scaffolds for biomedical applications. In this work, a continuous electrospinning method for gel fiber preparation is presented without a spinning window. As proof of concept, the preparation of poly(aspartic acid)-based hydrogel fibers and their properties are described by using poly(succinimide) as shell polymer and 2,2,4(2,4,4)-trimethyl-1,6-hexanediamine as cross-linker in the core of the nozzle. Cross-linking takes place as the two solutions get in contact at the tip of the nozzle. The impact of solution concentrations and feeding rates on fiber morphology, proof of the presence of cross-links as well as pH sensitivity after the transformation of the poly(succinimide)-based material to poly(aspartic acid) is presented.
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- Kristof Molnar
- Laboratory of Nanochemistry, Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, Nagyvarad ter 4, Budapest, H-1089, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Nanochemistry, Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, Nagyvarad ter 4, Budapest, H-1089, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Nanochemistry, Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, Nagyvarad ter 4, Budapest, H-1089, Hungary.,HAS-SE Molecular Biophysics Research Group, Nagyvárad tér 4, Budapest, H-1089, Hungary
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- Makromolekulare Chemie II, Universität Bayreuth, Universitätsstrasse 30, 95440, Bayreuth, Germany.,College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, 210037, Nanjing, China
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- Makromolekulare Chemie II, Universität Bayreuth, Universitätsstrasse 30, 95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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