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Sharma D, Satapathy BK. Nanostructured Biopolymer-Based Constructs for Cartilage Regeneration: Fabrication Techniques and Perspectives. Macromol Biosci 2024:e2400125. [PMID: 38747219 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202400125] [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: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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The essential functions of cartilage, such as shock absorption and resilience, are hindered by its limited regenerative capacity. Although current therapies alleviate symptoms, novel strategies for cartilage regeneration are desperately needed. Recent developments in three-dimensional (3D) constructs aim to address this challenge by mimicking the intrinsic characteristics of native cartilage using biocompatible materials, with a significant emphasis on both functionality and stability. Through fabrication methods such as 3D printing and electrospinning, researchers are making progress in cartilage regeneration; nevertheless, it is still very difficult to translate these advances into clinical practice. The review emphasizes the importance of integrating various fabrication techniques to create stable 3D constructs. Meticulous design and material selection are required to achieve seamless cartilage integration and durability. The review outlines the need to address these challenges and focuses on the latest developments in the production of hybrid 3D constructs based on biodegradable and biocompatible polymers. Furthermore, the review acknowledges the limitations of current research and provides perspectives on potential avenues for effectively regenerating cartilage defects in the future.
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- Deepika Sharma
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi, India
- Department of Food Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi, India
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Jafarisavari Z, Ai J, Abbas Mirzaei S, Soleimannejad M, Asadpour S. Development of new nanofibrous nerve conduits by PCL-Chitosan-Hyaluronic acid containing Piracetam-Vitamin B12 for sciatic nerve: A rat model. Int J Pharm 2024; 655:123978. [PMID: 38458406 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.123978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Peripheral nerve injury is a critical condition that can disrupt nerve functions. Despite the progress in engineering artificial nerve guidance conduits (NGCs), nerve regeneration remains challenging. Here, we developed new nanofibrous NGCs using polycaprolactone (PCL) and chitosan (CH) containing piracetam (PIR)/vitamin B12(VITB12) with an electrospinning method. The lumen of NGCs was coated by hyaluronic acid (HA) to promote regeneration in sciatic nerve injury. The NGCs were characterized via Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), tensile, swelling, contact angle, degradation, and drug release tests. Neuronal precursor cell line (PCL12 cell) and rat mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow (MSCs) were seeded on the nanofibrous conduits. After that, the biocompatibility of the NGCs was evaluated by the 2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining, and SEM images. The SEM demonstrated that PCL/CH/PIR/VITB12 NGCs had nonaligned, interconnected, smooth fibers. The mechanical properties of these NGCs were similar to rat sciatic nerve. These conduits had an appropriate swelling and degradation rate. The In Vitro studies exhibited favorable biocompatibility of the PCL/CH/PIR/VITB12 NGCs towards PC12 cells and MSCs. The in vitro studies exhibited favorable biocompatibility of the PCL/CH/PIR/VIT B12 NGCs towards MSCs and PC12 cells. To analyze functional efficacy, NGCs were implanted into a 10 mm Wistar rat sciatic nerve gap and bridged the proximal and distal stump of the defect. After three months, the results of sciatic functional index (55.3 ± 1.8), hot plate latency test (5.6 ± 0.5 s), gastrocnemius muscle wet weight-loss (38.57 ± 1.6 %) and histopathological examination using hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) /toluidine blue/ Anti-Neurofilament (NF200) staining demonstrated that the produced conduit recovered motor and sensory functions and had comparable nerve regeneration compared to the autograft that can be as the gold standard to bridge the nerve gaps.
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- Zahra Jafarisavari
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
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Zhou J, Li Q, Tian Z, Yao Q, Zhang M. Recent advances in 3D bioprinted cartilage-mimicking constructs for applications in tissue engineering. Mater Today Bio 2023; 23:100870. [PMID: 38179226 PMCID: PMC10765242 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Human cartilage tissue can be categorized into three types: hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage and fibrocartilage. Each type of cartilage tissue possesses unique properties and functions, which presents a significant challenge for the regeneration and repair of damaged tissue. Bionics is a discipline in which humans study and imitate nature. A bionic strategy based on comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy and histology of human cartilage is expected to contribute to fundamental study of core elements of tissue repair. Moreover, as a novel tissue-engineered technology, 3D bioprinting has the distinctive advantage of the rapid and precise construction of targeted models. Thus, by selecting suitable materials, cells and cytokines, and by leveraging advanced printing technology and bionic concepts, it becomes possible to simultaneously realize multiple beneficial properties and achieve improved tissue repair. This article provides an overview of key elements involved in the combination of 3D bioprinting and bionic strategies, with a particular focus on recent advances in mimicking different types of cartilage tissue.
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- Jian Zhou
- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, PR China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, PR China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, PR China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, PR China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, PR China
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Tran HN, Kim IG, Kim JH, Bhattacharyya A, Chung EJ, Noh I. Incorporation of Cell-Adhesive Proteins in 3D-Printed Lipoic Acid-Maleic Acid-Poly(Propylene Glycol)-Based Tough Gel Ink for Cell-Supportive Microenvironment. Macromol Biosci 2023; 23:e2300316. [PMID: 37713590 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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In extrusion-based 3D printing, the use of synthetic polymeric hydrogels can facilitate fabrication of cellularized and implanted scaffolds with sufficient mechanical properties to maintain the structural integrity and physical stress within the in vivo conditions. However, synthetic hydrogels face challenges due to their poor properties of cellular adhesion, bioactivity, and biofunctionality. New compositions of hydrogel inks have been designed to address this limitation. A viscous poly(maleate-propylene oxide)-lipoate-poly(ethylene oxide) (MPLE) hydrogel is recently developed that shows high-resolution printability, drug-controlled release, excellent mechanical properties with adhesiveness, and biocompatibility. In this study, the authors demonstrate that the incorporation of cell-adhesive proteins like gelatin and albumin within the MPLE gel allows printing of biologically functional 3D scaffolds with rapid cell spreading (within 7 days) and high cell proliferation (twofold increase) as compared with MPLE gel only. Addition of proteins (10% w/v) supports the formation of interconnected cell clusters (≈1.6-fold increase in cell areas after 7-day) and spreading of cells in the printed scaffolds without additional growth factors. In in vivo studies, the protein-loaded scaffolds showed excellent biocompatibility and increased angiogenesis without inflammatory response after 4-week implantation in mice, thus demonstrating the promise to contribute to the printable tough hydrogel inks for tissue engineering.
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- Hao Nguyen Tran
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 01811, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Convergence Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Biomaterials, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 01811, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 01811, Republic of Korea
- Convergence Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Biomaterials, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 01811, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 01811, Republic of Korea
- Convergence Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Biomaterials, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 01811, Republic of Korea
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de Farias BS, Rizzi FZ, Ribeiro ES, Diaz PS, Sant'Anna Cadaval Junior TR, Dotto GL, Khan MR, Manoharadas S, de Almeida Pinto LA, Dos Reis GS. Influence of gelatin type on physicochemical properties of electrospun nanofibers. Sci Rep 2023; 13:15195. [PMID: 37710008 PMCID: PMC10502060 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42472-9] [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: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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This study explores the fabrication of nanofibers using different types of gelatins, including bovine, porcine, and fish gelatins. The gelatins exhibited distinct molecular weights and apparent viscosity values, leading to different entanglement behavior and nanofiber production. The electrospinning technique produced nanofibers with diameters from 47 to 274 nm. The electrospinning process induced conformational changes, reducing the overall crystallinity of the gelatin samples. However, porcine gelatin nanofibers exhibited enhanced molecular ordering. These findings highlight the potential of different gelatin types to produce nanofibers with distinct physicochemical properties. Overall, this study sheds light on the relationship between gelatin properties, electrospinning process conditions, and the resulting nanofiber characteristics, providing insights for tailored applications in various fields.
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- Bruna Silva de Farias
- School of Chemistry and Food, Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), km 8 Itália Avenue, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil
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- School of Chemistry and Food, Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), km 8 Itália Avenue, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil
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- Biotechnology Unit, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPEL), Eliseu Maciel, Capão do Leão, 96010-610, Brazil
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- Biotechnology Unit, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPEL), Eliseu Maciel, Capão do Leão, 96010-610, Brazil
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- Research Group on Adsorptive and Catalytic Process Engineering (ENGEPAC), Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000-7, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemistry and Food, Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), km 8 Itália Avenue, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology, Biomass Technology Centre, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SE-901 83, Umeå, Sweden.
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She Y, Tang S, Zhu Z, Sun Y, Deng W, Wang S, Jiang N. Comparison of temporomandibular joint disc, meniscus, and intervertebral disc in fundamental characteristics and tissue engineering. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:717-729. [PMID: 36221912 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35178] [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: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc, meniscus and intervertebral disc (IVD) are three fibrocartilage discs, which play critical roles in our daily life. Their degeneration contributes to diseases such as TMJ disorders, osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease, affecting patients' quality of life and causing substantial morbidity and mortality. Interestingly, similar in some aspects of fundamental characteristics, they exhibit differences in other aspects such as biomechanical properties. Highlighting these similarities and differences can not only benefit a comprehensive understanding of them and their pathology but also assist in future research of tissue engineering. Likewise, comparing their tissue engineering in cell sources, scaffold and stimuli can guide imitation and improvement of their engineered discs. However, the anatomical structure, function, and biomechanical characteristics of the IVD, TMJ, and Meniscus have not been compared in any meaningful depth needed to advance current tissue engineering research on these joints, resulting in incomplete understanding of them and their pathology and ultimately limiting future research of tissue engineering. This review, for the first time, comprehensively compares three fibrocartilage discs in those aspects to cast light on their similarities and differences.
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- Yilin She
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease and West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease and West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease and West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease and West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease and West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Jin P, Liu L, Chen X, Cheng L, Zhang W, Zhong G. Applications and prospects of different functional hydrogels in meniscus repair. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1082499. [PMID: 36568293 PMCID: PMC9773848 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1082499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The meniscus is a kind of fibrous cartilage structure that serves as a cushion in the knee joint to alleviate the mechanical load. It is commonly injured, but it cannot heal spontaneously. Traditional meniscectomy is not currently recommended as this treatment tends to cause osteoarthritis. Due to their good biocompatibility and versatile regulation, hydrogels are emerging biomaterials in tissue engineering. Hydrogels are excellent candidates in meniscus rehabilitation and regeneration because they are fine-tunable, easily modified, and capable of delivering exogenous drugs, cells, proteins, and cytokines. Various hydrogels have been reported to work well in meniscus-damaged animals, but few hydrogels are effective in the clinic, indicating that hydrogels possess many overlooked problems. In this review, we summarize the applications and problems of hydrogels in extrinsic substance delivery, meniscus rehabilitation, and meniscus regeneration. This study will provide theoretical guidance for new therapeutic strategies for meniscus repair.
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- Pan Jin
- Health Science Center, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China,Collaborative Innovation Centre of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China,*Correspondence: Pan Jin, ; Gang Zhong,
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- Articular Surgery, The Second Nanning People’s Hospital (Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Nanning, China
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- Health Science Center, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China
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- Health Science Center, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China
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- Health Science Center, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China,*Correspondence: Pan Jin, ; Gang Zhong,
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Topuz F. Rapid Sublingual Delivery of Piroxicam from Electrospun Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex Nanofibers. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:35083-35091. [PMID: 36211067 PMCID: PMC9535703 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c03987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Piroxicam (Px) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is administered orally; however, its poor water solubility causes low loading to the nonconventional drug delivery systems (DDSs), such as electrospun fibers. Furthermore, the rapid dissolution of DDS and fast release of the embedded drugs are crucial for oral delivery of drugs to patients who are unconscious or suffering from dysphagia. In this regard, this study reports the development of rapidly dissolving cyclodextrin (CD)-based inclusion complex (IC) nanofibers by waterborne electrospinning for fast oral delivery of Px. Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed the formation of bead-free fibers with a mean diameter range of 170-500 nm at various concentrations of Px; increasing the Px loading decreased the fiber diameter. The formation of IC was demonstrated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis by the disappearance of crystalline peaks of Px. Likewise, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis showed the disappearance of the melting peak of the embedded Px due to IC formation. Both Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) confirmed the presence of Px within the fibers. 1H NMR experiments demonstrated Px preservation in the fibers after six months. Px-loaded nanofibers were employed for sublingual drug delivery. To mimic the environment of the mouth, the nanofibers were treated with artificial saliva, which revealed the instant dissolution of the nanofibers. Furthermore, dissolution experiments were performed on the tissues wetted with artificial saliva, where the dissolution of the fibers could be extended to a few seconds, demonstrating the suitability of the materials for sublingual oral drug delivery. Overall, this paper, for the first time, reports the rapid oral delivery of Px from polymer-free CD fibers produced by waterborne electrospinning without the requirement of any carrier polymer and toxic solvent.
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Fabrication of functional and nano-biocomposite scaffolds using strontium-doped bredigite nanoparticles/polycaprolactone/poly lactic acid via 3D printing for bone regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 219:1319-1336. [PMID: 36055598 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.136] [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: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bone tissue engineering is a field to manufacture scaffolds for bone defects that cannot repair without medical interventions. Ceramic nanoparticles such as bredigite have importance roles in bone regeneration. We synthesized a novel strontium (Sr) doped bredigite (Bre) nanoparticles (BreSr) and then developed new nanocomposite scaffolds using polycaprolactone (PCL), poly lactic acid (PLA) by the 3D-printing technique. Novel functional nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS: map). The nanoparticles were uniformly distributed in the polymer matrix composites. The 3D- printed scaffolds were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), attenuated total reflection-fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR), degradation rate porosity, mechanical tests, apatite formation and cell culture. Degradation rate and mechanical strength were increased in the PLA/PCL/Bre-5%Sr nanocopmposite scaffolds.. Hydroxyapatite crystals were also created on the scaffold surface in the bioactivity test. The scaffolds supported viability and proliferation of human osteoblasts. Gene expression and calcium deposition in the samples containing nanoparticles indicated statistical different than the scaffolds without nanoparticles. The nanocomposite scaffolds were implanted into the critical-sized calvarial defects in rat for 3 months. The scaffolds containing Bre-Sr ceramic nanoparticles exhibited the best potential to regenerate bone tissue.
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Recent Developments and Current Applications of Organic Nanomaterials in Cartilage Repair. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9080390. [PMID: 36004915 PMCID: PMC9405275 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9080390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Regeneration of cartilage is difficult due to the unique microstructure, unique multizone organization, and avascular nature of cartilage tissue. The development of nanomaterials and nanofabrication technologies holds great promise for the repair and regeneration of injured or degenerated cartilage tissue. Nanomaterials have structural components smaller than 100 nm in at least one dimension and exhibit unique properties due to their nanoscale structure and high specific surface area. The unique properties of nanomaterials include, but are not limited to, increased chemical reactivity, mechanical strength, degradability, and biocompatibility. As an emerging nanomaterial, organic nanocomposites can mimic natural cartilage in terms of microstructure, physicochemical, mechanical, and biological properties. The integration of organic nanomaterials is expected to develop scaffolds that better mimic the extracellular matrix (ECM) environment of cartilage to enhance scaffold-cell interactions and improve the functionality of engineered tissue constructs. Next-generation hydrogel technology and bioprinting can be used not only for healing cartilage injury areas but also for extensive osteoarthritic degenerative changes within the joint. Although more challenges need to be solved before they can be translated into full-fledged commercial products, nano-organic composites remain very promising candidates for the future development of cartilage tissue engineering.
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Abpeikar Z, Javdani M, Alizadeh A, Khosravian P, Tayebi L, Asadpour S. Development of meniscus cartilage using polycaprolactone and decellularized meniscus surface modified by gelatin, hyaluronic acid biomacromolecules: A rabbit model. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 213:498-515. [PMID: 35623463 PMCID: PMC9297736 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.140] [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: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The lack of vascularization in the white-red and white zone of the meniscus causes these zones of tissue to have low self-healing capacity in case of injury and accelerate osteoarthritis (OA). In this study, we have developed hybrid constructs using polycaprolactone (PCL) and decellularized meniscus extracellular matrix (DMECM) surface modified by gelatin (G), hyaluronic acid (HU) and selenium (Se) nanoparticles (PCL/DMECM/G/HU/Se), following by the cross-linking of the bio-polymeric surface. Material characterization has been performed on the fabricated scaffold using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transforms infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, swelling and degradation analyses, and mechanical tests. In Vitro, investigations have been conducted by C28/I2 human chondrocyte culture into the scaffold and evaluated the cytotoxicity and cell/scaffold interaction. For the in vivo study, the scaffolds were transplanted into the defect sites of female New Zealand white rabbits. Good regeneration was observed after two months. We have concluded that the designed PCL/DMECM/G/HU construct can be a promising candidate as a meniscus tissue engineering scaffold to facilitate healing.
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- Zahra Abpeikar
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Medical Plants Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Marquett University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
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Ju DB, Lee JC, Hwang SK, Cho CS, Kim HJ. Progress of Polysaccharide-Contained Polyurethanes for Biomedical Applications. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2022; 19:891-912. [PMID: 35819712 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-022-00464-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Polyurethane (PU) has been widely examined and used for biomedical applications, such as catheters, blood oxygenators, stents, cardiac valves, drug delivery carriers, dialysis devices, wound dressings, adhesives, pacemaker, tissue engineering, and coatings for breast implants due to its mechanical flexibility, high tear strength, biocompatibility, and tailorable foams although bio-acceptability, biodegradability and controlled drug delivery to achieve the desired properties should be considered. Especially, during the last decade, the development of bio-based PUs has raised public awareness because of the concern with global plastic waste for creating more environmentally friended materials. Therefore, it is desirable to discuss polysaccharide (PS)-contained PU for the wound dressing and bone tissue engineering among bio-based PUs because PS has several advantages, such as biocompatibility, reproducibility from the natural resources, degradability, ease of incorporation of bioactive agents, ease of availability and cost-effectiveness, and structural feature of chemical modification to meet the desired needs to overcome the disadvantages of PU itself by containing the PS into the PU.
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- Do-Bin Ju
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08824, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08824, Korea
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- Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08824, Korea
- Program in Environmental Materials Science, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08824, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08824, Korea.
- Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08824, Korea.
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- Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08824, Korea.
- Program in Environmental Materials Science, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08824, Korea.
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The effect of decellularized cartilage matrix scaffolds combined with endometrial stem cell-derived osteocytes on osteochondral tissue engineering in rats. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2022; 58:480-490. [PMID: 35727496 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-022-00692-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
Since decellularized tissues may offer the instructive niche for cell differentiation and function, their use as cell culture scaffolds is a promising approach for regenerative medicine. To repair osteochondral tissues, developing a scaffold with biomimetic structural, compositional, and functional characteristics is vital. As a result of their heterogeneous structure, decellularized articular cartilage matrix from allogeneic and xenogeneic sources are considered appropriate scaffolds for cartilage regeneration. We developed a scaffold for osteochondral tissue engineering by decellularizing sheep knee cartilage using a chemical technique. DNA content measurements and histological examinations revealed that this protocol completely removed cells from decellularized cartilage. Furthermore, SEM, MTS assay, and H&E staining revealed that human endometrial stem cells could readily adhere to the decellularized cartilage, and the scaffold was biocompatible for their proliferation. Besides, we discovered that decellularized scaffolds could promote EnSC osteogenic differentiation by increasing bone-specific gene expression. Further, it was found that decellularized scaffolds were inductive for chondrogenic differentiation of stem cells, evidenced by an up-regulation in the expression of the cartilage-specific gene. Also, in vivo study showed the high affinity of acellularized scaffolds for cell adhesion and proliferation led to an improved regeneration of articular lesions in rats after 4 weeks. Finally, a perfect scaffold with high fidelity is provided by the developed decellularized cartilage scaffold for the functional reconstruction of osteochondral tissues; these types of scaffolds are helpful in studying how the tissue microenvironment supports osteocytes and chondrocytes differentiation, growth, and function to have a good osteochondral repair effect.
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Lukin I, Erezuma I, Maeso L, Zarate J, Desimone MF, Al-Tel TH, Dolatshahi-Pirouz A, Orive G. Progress in Gelatin as Biomaterial for Tissue Engineering. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14061177. [PMID: 35745750 PMCID: PMC9229474 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14061177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering has become a medical alternative in this society with an ever-increasing lifespan. Advances in the areas of technology and biomaterials have facilitated the use of engineered constructs for medical issues. This review discusses on-going concerns and the latest developments in a widely employed biomaterial in the field of tissue engineering: gelatin. Emerging techniques including 3D bioprinting and gelatin functionalization have demonstrated better mimicking of native tissue by reinforcing gelatin-based systems, among others. This breakthrough facilitates, on the one hand, the manufacturing process when it comes to practicality and cost-effectiveness, which plays a key role in the transition towards clinical application. On the other hand, it can be concluded that gelatin could be considered as one of the promising biomaterials in future trends, in which the focus might be on the detection and diagnosis of diseases rather than treatment.
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- Izeia Lukin
- NanoBioCel Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (I.L.); (I.E.); (L.M.); (J.Z.)
- Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (I.L.); (I.E.); (L.M.); (J.Z.)
- Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (I.L.); (I.E.); (L.M.); (J.Z.)
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (I.L.); (I.E.); (L.M.); (J.Z.)
- Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Av Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica Junín 956, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires 1113, Argentina;
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- Sharjah Institute for Medical Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates;
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- Department of Health Technology, Center for Intestinal Absorption and Transport of Biopharmaceuticals, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs Lyngby, Denmark;
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (I.L.); (I.E.); (L.M.); (J.Z.)
- Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Av Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- University Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology-UIRMI (UPV/EHU-Fundación Eduardo Anitua), 01007 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Singapore Eye Research Institute, The Academia, 20 College Road, Discovery Tower, Singapore 169856, Singapore
- Correspondence:
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Ding G, Du J, Hu X, Ao Y. Mesenchymal Stem Cells From Different Sources in Meniscus Repair and Regeneration. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:796367. [PMID: 35573249 PMCID: PMC9091333 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.796367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Meniscus damage is a common trauma that often arises from sports injuries or menisci tissue degeneration. Current treatment methods focus on the repair, replacement, and regeneration of the meniscus to restore its original function. The advance of tissue engineering provides a novel approach to restore the unique structure of the meniscus. Recently, mesenchymal stem cells found in tissues including bone marrow, peripheral blood, fat, and articular cavity synovium have shown specific advantages in meniscus repair. Although various studies explore the use of stem cells in repairing meniscal injuries from different sources and demonstrate their potential for chondrogenic differentiation, their meniscal cartilage-forming properties are yet to be systematically compared. Therefore, this review aims to summarize and compare different sources of mesenchymal stem cells for meniscal repair and regeneration.
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- Guocheng Ding
- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Yingfang Ao,
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Trivedi J, Betensky D, Desai S, Jayasuriya CT. Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis Assessment in Emerging and Advanced Pre-Clinical Meniscus Repair Strategies: A Review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:787330. [PMID: 35004646 PMCID: PMC8733822 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.787330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Surgical repair of meniscus injury is intended to help alleviate pain, prevent further exacerbation of the injury, restore normal knee function, and inhibit the accelerated development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). Meniscus injuries that are treated poorly or left untreated are reported to significantly increase the risk of PTOA in patients. Current surgical approaches for the treatment of meniscus injuries do not eliminate the risk of accelerated PTOA development. Through recent efforts by scientists to develop innovative and more effective meniscus repair strategies, the use of biologics, allografts, and scaffolds have come into the forefront in pre-clinical investigations. However, gauging the extent to which these (and other) approaches inhibit the development of PTOA in the knee joint is often overlooked, yet an important consideration for determining the overall efficacy of potential treatments. In this review, we catalog recent advancements in pre-clinical therapies for meniscus injuries and discuss the assessment methodologies that are used for gauging the success of these treatments based on their effect on PTOA severity. Methodologies include histopathological evaluation of cartilage, radiographic evaluation of the knee, analysis of knee function, and quantification of OA predictive biomarkers. Lastly, we analyze the prevalence of these methodologies using a systemic PubMed® search for original scientific journal articles published in the last 3-years. We indexed 37 meniscus repair/replacement studies conducted in live animal models. Overall, our findings show that approximately 75% of these studies have performed at least one assessment for PTOA following meniscus injury repair. Out of this, 84% studies have reported an improvement in PTOA resulting from treatment.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, United States
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Abpeikar Z, Moradi L, Javdani M, Kargozar S, Soleimannejad M, Hasanzadeh E, Mirzaei SA, Asadpour S. Characterization of Macroporous Polycaprolactone/Silk Fibroin/Gelatin/Ascorbic Acid Composite Scaffolds and In Vivo Results in a Rabbit Model for Meniscus Cartilage Repair. Cartilage 2021; 13:1583S-1601S. [PMID: 34340598 PMCID: PMC8804732 DOI: 10.1177/19476035211035418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Meniscus injuries in the inner avascular zone have weak intrinsic self-healing capacity and often progress to osteoarthritis. This study focused on evaluating the effects of polycaprolactone/silk fibroin/gelatin/ascorbic acid (PCL/SF/Gel/AA) composite scaffolds seeded with adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs), in the meniscus repair. DESIGN To this end, composite scaffolds were cross-linked using N-hydroxysuccinimide and 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethyl-aminopropyl)-1-carbodiimide hydrochloride. Scaffolds were then characterized by scanning electron microscope, mechanical tests, total antioxidant capacity, swelling, and toxicity tests. RESULTS The PCL/SF/Gel/AA scaffolds exhibited suitable mechanical properties. Furthermore, vitamin C rendered them the highest antioxidant capacity. The PCL/SF/Gel/AA scaffolds also showed good biocompatibility and proliferation for chondrocytes. Moreover, the PCL/SF/Gel/AA scaffold seeded with allogeneic ASCs was engrafted in New Zealand rabbits who underwent unilateral punch defect in the medial meniscus of the right knee. After 2 months postimplantation, macroscopic and histologic studies for new meniscus cartilage were performed. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicated that the PCL/SF/Gel/AA composite scaffolds seeded with allogeneic ASCs could successfully improve meniscus healing in damaged rabbits.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zahra Abpeikar
- Department of Tissue Engineering and
Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of
Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery,
Department of Cell Biology, Medical School, New York University, New York, NY,
USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences,
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Tissue Engineering Research Group
(TERG), Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine, Mashhad
University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and
Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of
Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology,
School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences,
Shahrekord, Iran,Cellular and Molecular Research Center,
Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences,
Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and
Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of
Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran,Cellular and Molecular Research Center,
Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences,
Shahrekord, Iran,Shiva Asadpour, Cellular and Molecular
Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of
Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, 8815713471, Iran. Emails:
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