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Asl SK, Rahimzadegan M, Asl AK. Progress in cardiac tissue engineering and regeneration: Implications of gelatin-based hybrid scaffolds. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129924. [PMID: 38311143 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129924] [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: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases, particularly myocardial infarction (MI), remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Current treatments for MI, more palliative than curative, have limitations in reversing the disease completely. Tissue engineering (TE) has emerged as a promising strategy to address this challenge and may lead to improved therapeutic approaches for MI. Gelatin-based scaffolds, including gelatin and its derivative, gelatin methacrylate (GelMA), have attracted significant attention in cardiac tissue engineering (CTE) due to their optimal physical and biochemical properties and capacity to mimic the native extracellular matrix (ECM). CTE mainly recruits two classes of gelatin/GelMA-based scaffolds: hydrogels and nanofibrous. This article reviews state-of-the-art gelatin/GelMA-based hybrid scaffolds currently applied for CTE and regenerative therapy. Hybrid scaffolds, fabricated by combining gelatin/GelMA hydrogel or nanofibrous scaffolds with other materials such as natural/synthetic polymers, nanoparticles, protein-based biomaterials, etc., are explored for enhanced cardiac tissue regeneration functionality. The engraftment of stem/cardiac cells, bioactive molecules, or drugs into these hybrid systems shows great promise in cardiac tissue repair and regeneration. Finally, the role of gelatin/GelMA scaffolds combined with the 3D bioprinting strategy in CTE will also be briefly highlighted.
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- Siamak Kazemi Asl
- Deputy of Education, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
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- Functional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shohada Tajrish Comprehensive Neurosurgical Center of Excellence, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Functional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shohada Tajrish Comprehensive Neurosurgical Center of Excellence, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Rivera-Torres F, Maciel-Cerda A, González-Gómez GH, Falcón-Neri A, Gómez-Lizárraga K, Esquivel-Posadas HT, Vera-Graziano R. In Vitro Modulation of Spontaneous Activity in Embryonic Cardiomyocytes Cultured on Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Bioglass Type 58S Electrospun Scaffolds. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:372. [PMID: 38392745 PMCID: PMC10892114 DOI: 10.3390/nano14040372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Because of the physiological and cardiac changes associated with cardiovascular disease, tissue engineering can potentially restore the biological functions of cardiac tissue through the fabrication of scaffolds. In the present study, hybrid nanofiber scaffolds of poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and bioglass type 58S (58SiO2-33CaO-9P2O5, Bg) were fabricated, and their effect on the spontaneous activity of chick embryonic cardiomyocytes in vitro was determined. PVA/Bg nanofibers were produced by electrospinning and stabilized by chemical crosslinking with glutaraldehyde. The electrospun scaffolds were analyzed to determine their chemical structure, morphology, and thermal transitions. The crosslinked scaffolds were more stable to degradation in water. A Bg concentration of 25% in the hybrid scaffolds improved thermal stability and decreased degradation in water after PVA crosslinking. Cardiomyocytes showed increased adhesion and contractility in cells seeded on hybrid scaffolds with higher Bg concentrations. In addition, the effect of Ca2+ ions released from the bioglass on the contraction patterns of cultured cardiomyocytes was investigated. The results suggest that the scaffolds with 25% Bg led to a uniform beating frequency that resulted in synchronous contraction patterns.
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- Filiberto Rivera-Torres
- Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar de Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico; (F.R.-T.); (H.T.E.-P.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar de Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico;
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- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar de Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico; (G.H.G.-G.); (A.F.-N.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar de Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico; (G.H.G.-G.); (A.F.-N.)
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- Cátedra CONAHCyT/Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar de Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico;
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- Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar de Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico; (F.R.-T.); (H.T.E.-P.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar de Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico;
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Liang J, Lv R, Li M, Chai J, Wang S, Yan W, Zheng Z, Li P. Hydrogels for the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction: Design and Therapeutic Strategies. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300302. [PMID: 37815522 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have become the leading global burden of diseases in recent years and are the primary cause of human mortality and loss of healthy life expectancy. Myocardial infarction (MI) is the top cause of CVDs-related deaths, and its incidence is increasing worldwide every year. Recently, hydrogels have garnered great interest from researchers as a promising therapeutic option for cardiac tissue repair after MI. This is due to their excellent properties, including biocompatibility, mechanical properties, injectable properties, anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidant properties, angiogenic properties, and conductive properties. This review discusses the advantages of hydrogels as a novel treatment for cardiac tissue repair after MI. The design strategies of various hydrogels in MI treatment are then summarized, and the latest research progress in the field is classified. Finally, the future perspectives of this booming field are also discussed at the end of this review.
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- Jiaheng Liang
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT), Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT), Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
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Harland N, Knoll J, Amend B, Abruzzese T, Abele H, Jakubowski P, Stenzl A, Aicher WK. Xenogenic Application of Human Placenta-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in a Porcine Large Animal Model. Cell Transplant 2024; 33:9636897241226737. [PMID: 38323325 PMCID: PMC10851762 DOI: 10.1177/09636897241226737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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In animal models, cell therapies for different diseases or injuries have been very successful. Preclinical studies with cells aiming at a stroke, heart attack, and other emergency situations were promising but sometimes failed translation in clinical situations. We, therefore, investigated if human placenta-derived mesenchymal stromal cells can be injected in pigs without provoking rejection to serve as a xenogenic transplantation model to bridge preclinical animal studies to more promising future preclinical studies. Male human placenta-derived mesenchymal stromal cells were isolated, expanded, and characterized by flow cytometry, in vitro differentiation, and quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction to prove their nature. Such cells were injected into the sphincter muscle of the urethrae of female pigs under visual control by cystoscopy employing a Williams needle. The animals were observed over 7 days of follow-up. Reactions of the host to the xenogeneic cells were explored by monitoring body temperature, and inflammatory markers including IL-1ß, CRP, and haptoglobin in blood. After sacrifice on day 7, infiltration of inflammatory cells in the tissue targeted was investigated by histology and immunofluorescence. DNA of injected human cells was detected by PCR. Upon injection in vascularized porcine tissue, human placenta-derived mesenchymal stromal cells were tolerated, and systemic inflammatory parameters were not elevated. DNA of injected cells was detected in situ 7 days after injection, and moderate local infiltration of inflammatory cells was observed. The therapeutic potential of human placenta-derived mesenchymal stromal cells can be explored in porcine large animal models of injury or disease. This seems a promising strategy to explore technologies for cell injections in infarcted hearts or small organs and tissues in therapeutically relevant amounts requiring large animal models to yield meaningful outcomes.
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- Niklas Harland
- Department of Urology, University Hospital, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Center for Medical Research, University Hospital, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Center for Medical Research, University Hospital, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Center for Medical Research, University Hospital, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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Schneider KH, Goldberg BJ, Hasturk O, Mu X, Dötzlhofer M, Eder G, Theodossiou S, Pichelkastner L, Riess P, Rohringer S, Kiss H, Teuschl-Woller AH, Fitzpatrick V, Enayati M, Podesser BK, Bergmeister H, Kaplan DL. Silk fibroin, gelatin, and human placenta extracellular matrix-based composite hydrogels for 3D bioprinting and soft tissue engineering. Biomater Res 2023; 27:117. [PMID: 37978399 PMCID: PMC10656895 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-023-00431-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a great clinical need and it remains a challenge to develop artificial soft tissue constructs that can mimic the biomechanical properties and bioactivity of natural tissue. This is partly due to the lack of suitable biomaterials. Hydrogels made from human placenta offer high bioactivity and represent a potential solution to create animal-free 3D bioprinting systems that are both sustainable and acceptable, as placenta is widely considered medical waste. A combination with silk and gelatin polymers can bridge the biomechanical limitations of human placenta chorion extracellular matrix hydrogels (hpcECM) while maintaining their excellent bioactivity. METHOD In this study, silk fibroin (SF) and tyramine-substituted gelatin (G-TA) were enzymatically crosslinked with human placental extracellular matrix (hpcECM) to produce silk-gelatin-ECM composite hydrogels (SGE) with tunable mechanical properties, preserved elasticity, and bioactive functions. The SGE composite hydrogels were characterized in terms of gelation kinetics, protein folding, and bioactivity. The cyto- and biocompatibility of the SGE composite was determined by in vitro cell culture and subcutaneous implantation in a rat model, respectively. The most cell-supportive SGE formulation was then used for 3-dimensional (3D) bioprinting that induced chemical crosslinking during extrusion. CONCLUSION Addition of G-TA improved the mechanical properties of the SGE composite hydrogels and inhibited crystallization and subsequent stiffening of SF for up to one month. SGE hydrogels exhibit improved and tunable biomechanical properties and high bioactivity for encapsulated cells. In addition, its use as a bioink for 3D bioprinting with free reversible embedding of suspended hydrogels (FRESH) has been validated, opening the possibility to fabricate highly complex scaffolds for artificial soft tissue constructs with natural biomechanics in future.
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- Karl Heinrich Schneider
- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, 1090, Austria
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
- Roy J Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
- Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University, Boise, ID, 83725, USA
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- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Feto-Maternal Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department Life Science Technologies, University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, 1200, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
- UMR CNRS 7338 Biomechanics & Bioengineering, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Sorbonne Universités, 60203, Compiegne, France
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- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA.
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Chen X, Fazel Anvari-Yazdi A, Duan X, Zimmerling A, Gharraei R, Sharma N, Sweilem S, Ning L. Biomaterials / bioinks and extrusion bioprinting. Bioact Mater 2023; 28:511-536. [PMID: 37435177 PMCID: PMC10331419 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Bioinks are formulations of biomaterials and living cells, sometimes with growth factors or other biomolecules, while extrusion bioprinting is an emerging technique to apply or deposit these bioinks or biomaterial solutions to create three-dimensional (3D) constructs with architectures and mechanical/biological properties that mimic those of native human tissue or organs. Printed constructs have found wide applications in tissue engineering for repairing or treating tissue/organ injuries, as well as in vitro tissue modelling for testing or validating newly developed therapeutics and vaccines prior to their use in humans. Successful printing of constructs and their subsequent applications rely on the properties of the formulated bioinks, including the rheological, mechanical, and biological properties, as well as the printing process. This article critically reviews the latest developments in bioinks and biomaterial solutions for extrusion bioprinting, focusing on bioink synthesis and characterization, as well as the influence of bioink properties on the printing process. Key issues and challenges are also discussed along with recommendations for future research.
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- X.B. Chen
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Dr, S7K 5A9, Saskatoon, Canada
- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, S7K 5A9, Canada
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, S7K 5A9, Canada
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, S7K 5A9, Canada
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, S7K 5A9, Canada
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, S7K 5A9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Dr, S7K 5A9, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, 44115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, 44115, USA
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Liu J, Chen F, Song D, Zhang Q, Li P, Ci Z, Zhang W, Zhou G. Construction of three-dimensional, homogeneous regenerative cartilage tissue based on the ECG-DBM complex. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1252790. [PMID: 37818235 PMCID: PMC10561249 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1252790] [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: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction: The feasibility of using a steel decalcified bone matrix (DBM)-reinforced concrete engineered cartilage gel (ECG) model concept for in vivo cartilage regeneration has been demonstrated in preliminary experiments. However, the regenerated cartilage tissue contained an immature part in the center. The present study aimed to achieve more homogeneous regenerated cartilage based on the same model concept. Methods: For this, we optimized the culture conditions for the engineered cartilage gel-decalcified bone matrix (ECG-DBM) complex based on the previous model and systematically compared the in vitro chondrogenic abilities of ECG in the cartilage slice and ECG-DBM complex states. We then compared the in vivo cartilage regeneration effects of the ECG-DBM complex with those of an equivalent volume of ECG and an equivalent ECG content. Results and discussion: Significant increases in the DNA content and cartilage-specific matrix content were observed for the ECG-DBM complex compared with the ECG cartilage slice, suggesting that the DBM scaffold significantly improved the quality of ECG-derived cartilage regeneration in vitro. In the in vivo experiments, high-quality cartilage tissue was regenerated in all groups at 8 weeks, and the regenerated cartilage exhibited typical cartilage lacunae and cartilage-specific extracellular matrix deposition. Quantitative analysis revealed a higher chondrogenic efficiency in the ECG-DBM group. Specifically, the ECG-DBM complex achieved more homogeneous and stable regenerated cartilage than an equivalent volume of ECG and more mature regenerated cartilage than an equivalent ECG content. Compared with ECG overall, ECG-DBM had a more controllable shape, good morphology retention, moderate mechanical strength, and high cartilage regeneration efficiency. Further evaluation of the ECG-DBM complex after in vitro culture for 7 and 14 days confirmed that an extended in vitro preculture facilitated more homogeneous cartilage regeneration.
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- Jingwen Liu
- Research Institute of Plastic Surgery, Wei Fang Medical College, Weifang, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People’s Hospital, Shanghai Stem Cell Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- The Affiliated Taian City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, Taian, China
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- Research Institute of Plastic Surgery, Wei Fang Medical College, Weifang, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People’s Hospital, Shanghai Stem Cell Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Research Institute of Plastic Surgery, Wei Fang Medical College, Weifang, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People’s Hospital, Shanghai Stem Cell Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geratology, Weifang People’s Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Research Institute of Plastic Surgery, Wei Fang Medical College, Weifang, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People’s Hospital, Shanghai Stem Cell Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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- Research Institute of Plastic Surgery, Wei Fang Medical College, Weifang, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People’s Hospital, Shanghai Stem Cell Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Research Institute of Plastic Surgery, Wei Fang Medical College, Weifang, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai 9th People’s Hospital, Shanghai Stem Cell Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Osowski A, Hetmaniuk I, Fedchyshyn O, Sas M, Lomakina Y, Tkachuk N, Budarna O, Fik V, Fedoniuk L, Wojtkiewicz J. The Role of Lyophilized Xenodermotransplants in Repairing the Atria's Structure and the Peculiarities of Regenerative Processes after Thermal Trauma in an Experiment. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1470. [PMID: 37511845 PMCID: PMC10381269 DOI: 10.3390/life13071470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
The effects of severe burn injuries on the cardiovascular system, specifically the atria and auricles of the heart, were investigated. The potential benefits of using lyophilized xenodermotransplants as a treatment option were also evaluated. The experiments were conducted on adult guinea pigs divided into three groups: intact animals, animals with burns, and animals with burns who underwent early necrectomy followed by wound closure with lyophilized xenodermotransplants. Third-degree burns caused significant ultrastructural changes in atrial cardiomyocytes, leading to long-term destructive changes in the structural components of the atria. However, the use of lyophilized xenodermotransplants had a positive effect on the atrial ultrastructure over time. This study highlights the complex and varied effects of burn injuries on the body and the potential benefits of lyophilized xenodermotransplants in treating severe burn injuries. By preventing destructive changes in the heart and activating regenerative processes, lyophilized xenodermotransplants can improve the condition of the heart after thermal injury. Further research and development in this area are necessary for understanding the potential of lyophilized xenodermotransplants in tissue repair and regeneration.
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- Adam Osowski
- Department of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 2 Oczapowskiego Street, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Medical Biology Department, Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, 2 Yu. Slovatskyi Street, 46001 Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Medical Biology Department, Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, 2 Yu. Slovatskyi Street, 46001 Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Medical Biology Department, Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, 2 Yu. Slovatskyi Street, 46001 Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Bukovinian State Medical University, 15 Yu. Fedkovich Street, 58000 Chernivtsi, Ukraine
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- Medical Biology Department, Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, 2 Yu. Slovatskyi Street, 46001 Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Medical Biology Department, Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, 2 Yu. Slovatskyi Street, 46001 Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Medical Biology Department, Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, 2 Yu. Slovatskyi Street, 46001 Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Medical Biology Department, Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, 2 Yu. Slovatskyi Street, 46001 Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Department of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 2 Oczapowskiego Street, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
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Abdolahzadeh H, Rad NK, Shpichka A, Golroo R, Rahi K, Timashev P, Hassan M, Vosough M. Progress and promise of cell sheet assisted cardiac tissue engineering in regenerative medicine. Biomed Mater 2023; 18. [PMID: 36758240 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/acbad4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most common leading causes of premature deaths in all countries. To control the harmful side effects of CVDs on public health, it is necessary to understand the current and prospective strategies in prevention, management, and monitoring CVDs.In vitro,recapitulating of cardiac complex structure with its various cell types is a challenging topic in tissue engineering. Cardiac tissue engineering (CTE) is a multi-disciplinary strategy that has been considered as a novel alternative approach for cardiac regenerative medicine and replacement therapies. In this review, we overview various cell types and approaches in cardiac regenerative medicine. Then, the applications of cell-sheet-assisted CTE in cardiac diseases were discussed. Finally, we described how this technology can improve cardiac regeneration and function in preclinical and clinical models.
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- Hadis Abdolahzadeh
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- World-Class Research Center 'Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare', Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia.,Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia.,Chemistry Department, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- World-Class Research Center 'Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare', Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia.,Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia.,Chemistry Department, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine, Institution for Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.,Chemistry Department, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia.,Experimental Cancer Medicine, Institution for Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Qiu J, Liu XJ, You BA, Ren N, Liu H. Application of Nanomaterials in Stem Cell-Based Therapeutics for Cardiac Repair and Regeneration. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206487. [PMID: 36642861 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. Although the survival rate of patients with heart diseases can be improved with contemporary pharmacological treatments and surgical procedures, none of these therapies provide a significant improvement in cardiac repair and regeneration. Stem cell-based therapies are a promising approach for functional recovery of damaged myocardium. However, the available stem cells are difficult to differentiate into cardiomyocytes, which result in the extremely low transplantation efficiency. Nanomaterials are widely used to regulate the myocardial differentiation of stem cells, and play a very important role in cardiac tissue engineering. This study discusses the current status and limitations of stem cells and cell-derived exosomes/micro RNAs based cardiac therapy, describes the cardiac repair mechanism of nanomaterials, summarizes the recent advances in nanomaterials used in cardiac repair and regeneration, and evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of the relevant nanomaterials. Besides discussing the potential clinical applications of nanomaterials in cardiac therapy, the perspectives and challenges of nanomaterials used in stem cell-based cardiac repair and regeneration are also considered. Finally, new research directions in this field are proposed, and future research trends are highlighted.
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- Jie Qiu
- Medical Research Institute, Jinan Nanjiao Hospital, Jinan, 250002, P. R. China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Center, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 266035, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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Albert BJ, Butcher JT. Future prospects in the tissue engineering of heart valves: a focus on the role of stem cells. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2023; 23:553-564. [PMID: 37171790 PMCID: PMC10461076 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2023.2214313] [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: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Heart valve disease is a growing burden on the healthcare system. Current solutions are insufficient for young patients and do not offer relief from reintervention. Tissue engineered heart valves (TEHVs) offer a solution that grows and responds to the native environment in a similar way to a healthy valve. Stem cells hold potential to populate these valves as a malleable source that can adapt to environmental cues. AREAS COVERED This review covers current methods of recapitulating features of native heart valves with tissue engineering through use of stem cell populations with in situ and in vitro methods. EXPERT OPINION In the field of TEHVs, we see a variety of approaches in cell source, biomaterial, and maturation methods. Choosing appropriate cell populations may be very patient specific; consistency and predictability will be key to long-term success. In situ methods are closer to translation but struggle with consistent cellularization. In vitro culture requires specialized methods but may recapitulate native valve cell populations with higher fidelity. Understanding how cell populations react to valve conditions and immune response is vital for success. Detrimental valve pathologies have proven to be difficult to avoid in early translation attempts.
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- Benjamin J Albert
- Cornell University, Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Cornell University, Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, Ithaca, NY, USA
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Jafari A, Ajji Z, Mousavi A, Naghieh S, Bencherif SA, Savoji H. Latest Advances in 3D Bioprinting of Cardiac Tissues. ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES 2022; 7:2101636. [PMID: 38044954 PMCID: PMC10691862 DOI: 10.1002/admt.202101636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are known as the major cause of death worldwide. In spite of tremendous advancements in medical therapy, the gold standard for CVD treatment is still transplantation. Tissue engineering, on the other hand, has emerged as a pioneering field of study with promising results in tissue regeneration using cells, biological cues, and scaffolds. Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is a rapidly growing technique in tissue engineering because of its ability to create complex scaffold structures, encapsulate cells, and perform these tasks with precision. More recently, 3D bioprinting has made its debut in cardiac tissue engineering, and scientists are investigating this technique for development of new strategies for cardiac tissue regeneration. In this review, the fundamentals of cardiac tissue biology, available 3D bioprinting techniques and bioinks, and cells implemented for cardiac regeneration are briefly summarized and presented. Afterwards, the pioneering and state-of-the-art works that have utilized 3D bioprinting for cardiac tissue engineering are thoroughly reviewed. Finally, regulatory pathways and their contemporary limitations and challenges for clinical translation are discussed.
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- Arman Jafari
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada
- Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, H3T 1C5, Canada
- Montreal TransMedTech Institute, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada
- Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, H3T 1C5, Canada
- Montreal TransMedTech Institute, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada
- Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, H3T 1C5, Canada
- Montreal TransMedTech Institute, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, United States
- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, United States
- Sorbonne University, UTC CNRS UMR 7338, Biomechanics and Bioengineering (BMBI), University of Technology of Compiègne, 60203 Compiègne, France
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02128, United States
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada
- Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, H3T 1C5, Canada
- Montreal TransMedTech Institute, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada
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Scott L, Elídóttir K, Jeevaratnam K, Jurewicz I, Lewis R. Electrical stimulation through conductive scaffolds for cardiomyocyte tissue engineering: Systematic review and narrative synthesis. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2022; 1515:105-119. [PMID: 35676231 PMCID: PMC9796457 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.14812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Electrical conductivity is of great significance to cardiac tissue engineering and permits the use of electrical stimulation in mimicking cardiac pacing. The development of biomaterials for tissue engineering can incorporate physical properties that are uncommon to standard cell culture and can facilitate improved cardiomyocyte function. In this review, the PICOT question asks, "How has the application of external electrical stimulation in conductive scaffolds for tissue engineering affected cardiomyocyte behavior in in vitro cell culture?" The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines, with predetermined inclusion and quality appraisal criteria, were used to assess publications from PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. Results revealed carbon nanotubes to be the most common conductive agent in biomaterials and rodent-sourced cell types as the most common cardiomyocytes used. To assess cardiomyocytes, immunofluorescence was used most often, utilizing proteins, such as connexin 43, cardiac α-actinin, and cardiac troponins. It was determined that the modal average stimulation protocol comprised 1-3 V square biphasic 50-ms pulses at 1 Hz, applied toward the end of cell culture. The addition of electrical stimulation to in vitro culture has exemplified it as a powerful tool for cardiac tissue engineering and brings researchers closer to creating optimal artificial cardiac tissue constructs.
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- Louie Scott
- School of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of SurreyGuildfordUK
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- School of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of SurreyGuildfordUK
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Sodium Alginate/Chitosan Scaffolds for Cardiac Tissue Engineering: The Influence of Its Three-Dimensional Material Preparation and the Use of Gold Nanoparticles. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14163233. [PMID: 36015490 PMCID: PMC9414310 DOI: 10.3390/polym14163233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Natural biopolymer scaffolds and conductive nanomaterials have been widely used in cardiac tissue engineering; however, there are still challenges in the scaffold fabrication, which include enhancing nutrient delivery, biocompatibility and properties that favor the growth, maturation and functionality of the generated tissue for therapeutic application. In the present work, different scaffolds prepared with sodium alginate and chitosan (alginate/chitosan) were fabricated with and without the addition of metal nanoparticles and how their fabrication affects cardiomyocyte growth was evaluated. The scaffolds (hydrogels) were dried by freeze drying using calcium gluconate as a crosslinking agent, and two types of metal nanoparticles were incorporated, gold (AuNp) and gold plus sodium alginate (AuNp+Alg). A physicochemical characterization of the scaffolds was carried out by swelling, degradation, permeability and infrared spectroscopy studies. The results show that the scaffolds obtained were highly porous (>90%) and hydrophilic, with swelling percentages of around 3000% and permeability of the order of 1 × 10−8 m2. In addition, the scaffolds proposed favored adhesion and spheroid formation, with cardiac markers expression such as tropomyosin, troponin I and cardiac myosin. The incorporation of AuNp+Alg increased cardiac protein expression and cell proliferation, thus demonstrating their potential use in cardiac tissue engineering.
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Mousavi A, Stefanek E, Jafari A, Ajji Z, Naghieh S, Akbari M, Savoji H. Tissue-engineered heart chambers as a platform technology for drug discovery and disease modeling. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 138:212916. [PMID: 35913255 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.212916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Current drug screening approaches are incapable of fully detecting and characterizing drug effectiveness and toxicity of human cardiomyocytes. The pharmaceutical industry uses mathematical models, cell lines, and in vivo models. Many promising drugs are abandoned early in development, and some cardiotoxic drugs reach humans leading to drug recalls. Therefore, there is an unmet need to have more reliable and predictive tools for drug discovery and screening applications. Biofabrication of functional cardiac tissues holds great promise for developing a faithful 3D in vitro disease model, optimizing drug screening efficiencies enabling precision medicine. Different fabrication techniques including molding, pull spinning and 3D bioprinting were used to develop tissue-engineered heart chambers. The big challenge is to effectively organize cells into tissue with structural and physiological features resembling native tissues. Some advancements have been made in engineering miniaturized heart chambers that resemble a living pump for drug screening and disease modeling applications. Here, we review the currently developed tissue-engineered heart chambers and discuss challenges and prospects.
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- Ali Mousavi
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada; Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, H3T 1C5 Canada; Montreal TransMedTech Institute (iTMT), Montreal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada
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- Laboratory for Innovation in Microengineering (LiME), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Center for Biomedical Research, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 2C5, Canada; Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada; Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, H3T 1C5 Canada; Montreal TransMedTech Institute (iTMT), Montreal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada; Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, H3T 1C5 Canada; Montreal TransMedTech Institute (iTMT), Montreal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada
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- Laboratory for Innovation in Microengineering (LiME), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Center for Biomedical Research, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 2C5, Canada; Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada; Biotechnology Center, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 2A, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada; Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, H3T 1C5 Canada; Montreal TransMedTech Institute (iTMT), Montreal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada.
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Natural Polymers in Heart Valve Tissue Engineering: Strategies, Advances and Challenges. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10051095. [PMID: 35625830 PMCID: PMC9139175 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10051095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
In the history of biomedicine and biomedical devices, heart valve manufacturing techniques have undergone a spectacular evolution. However, important limitations in the development and use of these devices are known and heart valve tissue engineering has proven to be the solution to the problems faced by mechanical and prosthetic valves. The new generation of heart valves developed by tissue engineering has the ability to repair, reshape and regenerate cardiac tissue. Achieving a sustainable and functional tissue-engineered heart valve (TEHV) requires deep understanding of the complex interactions that occur among valve cells, the extracellular matrix (ECM) and the mechanical environment. Starting from this idea, the review presents a comprehensive overview related not only to the structural components of the heart valve, such as cells sources, potential materials and scaffolds fabrication, but also to the advances in the development of heart valve replacements. The focus of the review is on the recent achievements concerning the utilization of natural polymers (polysaccharides and proteins) in TEHV; thus, their extensive presentation is provided. In addition, the technological progresses in heart valve tissue engineering (HVTE) are shown, with several inherent challenges and limitations. The available strategies to design, validate and remodel heart valves are discussed in depth by a comparative analysis of in vitro, in vivo (pre-clinical models) and in situ (clinical translation) tissue engineering studies.
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Saghebasl S, Akbarzadeh A, Gorabi AM, Nikzamir N, SeyedSadjadi M, Mostafavi E. Biodegradable functional macromolecules as promising scaffolds for cardiac tissue engineering. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Solmaz Saghebasl
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
- Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN) Tabriz Iran
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- Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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- Stanford Cardiovascular Institute Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford California USA
- Department of Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford California USA
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Mayilswamy N, Jaya Prakash N, Kandasubramanian B. Design and fabrication of biodegradable electrospun nanofibers loaded with biocidal agents. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2021.2021905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Neelaambhigai Mayilswamy
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Deemed University (DU), Pune, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Deemed University (DU), Pune, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Deemed University (DU), Pune, India
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Gao L, Li X, Tan R, Cui J, Schmull S. Human-derived decellularized extracellular matrix scaffold incorporating autologous bone marrow stem cells from patients with congenital heart disease for cardiac tissue engineering. Biomed Mater Eng 2022; 33:407-421. [PMID: 35180106 DOI: 10.3233/bme-211368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Stem cells are used as an alternative treatment option for patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) due to their regenerative potential, but they are subject to low retention rate in the injured myocardium. Also, the diseased microenvironment in the injured myocardium may not provide healthy cues for optimal stem cell function. OBJECTIVE In this study, we prepared a novel human-derived cardiac scaffold to improve the functional behaviors of stem cells. METHODS Decellularized extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffolds were fabricated by removing cells of human-derived cardiac appendage tissues. Then, bone marrow c-kit+ progenitor cells from patients with congenital heart disease were seeded on the cardiac ECM scaffolds. Cell adhesion, survival, proliferation and cardiac differentiation on human cardiac decellularized ECM scaffold were evaluated in vitro. Label-free mass spectrometry was applied to analyze cardiac ECM proteins regulating cell behaviors. RESULTS It was shown that cardiac ECM scaffolds promoted stem cell adhesion and proliferation. Importantly, bone marrow c-kit+ progenitor cells cultured on cardiac ECM scaffold for 14 days differentiated into cardiomyocyte-like cells without supplement with any inducible factors, as confirmed by the increased protein level of Gata4 and upregulated gene levels of Gata4, Nkx2.5, and cTnT. Proteomic analysis showed the proteins in cardiac ECM functioned in multiple biological activities, including regulation of cell proliferation, regulation of cell differentiation, and cardiovascular system development. CONCLUSION The human-derived cardiac scaffold constructed in this study may help repair the damaged myocardium and hold great potential for tissue engineering application in pediatric patients with CHD.
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- Liping Gao
- Department of Physiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.,National Demonstration Center for Experiment Basic Medical Science Education, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Xuzhou Cancer Hospital, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Physiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.,National Demonstration Center for Experiment Basic Medical Science Education, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Physiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.,National Demonstration Center for Experiment Basic Medical Science Education, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Renji-Med X Clinical Stem Cell Research Center, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Esmaeili H, Patino-Guerrero A, Hasany M, Ansari MO, Memic A, Dolatshahi-Pirouz A, Nikkhah M. Electroconductive biomaterials for cardiac tissue engineering. Acta Biomater 2022; 139:118-140. [PMID: 34455109 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Myocardial infarction (MI) is still the leading cause of mortality worldwide. The success of cell-based therapies and tissue engineering strategies for treatment of injured myocardium have been notably hindered due to the limitations associated with the selection of a proper cell source, lack of engraftment of engineered tissues and biomaterials with the host myocardium, limited vascularity, as well as immaturity of the injected cells. The first-generation approaches in cardiac tissue engineering (cTE) have mainly relied on the use of desired cells (e.g., stem cells) along with non-conductive natural or synthetic biomaterials for in vitro construction and maturation of functional cardiac tissues, followed by testing the efficacy of the engineered tissues in vivo. However, to better recapitulate the native characteristics and conductivity of the cardiac muscle, recent approaches have utilized electroconductive biomaterials or nanomaterial components within engineered cardiac tissues. This review article will cover the recent advancements in the use of electrically conductive biomaterials in cTE. The specific emphasis will be placed on the use of different types of nanomaterials such as gold nanoparticles (GNPs), silicon-derived nanomaterials, carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs), as well as electroconductive polymers (ECPs) for engineering of functional and electrically conductive cardiac tissues. We will also cover the recent progress in the use of engineered electroconductive tissues for in vivo cardiac regeneration applications. We will discuss the opportunities and challenges of each approach and provide our perspectives on potential avenues for enhanced cTE. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Myocardial infarction (MI) is still the primary cause of death worldwide. Over the past decade, electroconductive biomaterials have increasingly been applied in the field of cardiac tissue engineering. This review article provides the readers with the leading advances in the in vitro applications of electroconductive biomaterials for cTE along with an in-depth discussion of injectable/transplantable electroconductive biomaterials and their delivery methods for in vivo MI treatment. The article also discusses the knowledge gaps in the field and offers possible novel avenues for improved cardiac tissue engineering.
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- Hamid Esmaeili
- School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- Cell Isolation and Transplantation Center, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Center of Nanotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs, Lyngby, Denmark; Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, Center for Intestinal Absorption and Transport of Biopharmaceuticals, 2800 Kgs, Lyngby, Denmark
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- School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; Biodesign Virginia G. Piper Center for Personalized Diagnostics, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA.
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Fu B, Wang X, Chen Z, Jiang N, Guo Z, Zhang Y, Zhang S, Liu X, Liu L. Improved myocardial performance in infarcted rat heart by injection of disulfide-cross-linked chitosan hydrogels loaded with basic fibroblast growth factor. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:656-665. [PMID: 35014648 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01961a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Myocardial infarction (MI) has been considered as the leading cause of cardiovascular-related deaths worldwide. Basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) is a member of the fibroblast growth factor family that promotes angiogenesis after MI; however, it has poor clinical efficacy due to proteolytic degradation, low drug accumulation, and severe drug-induced side effects. In this study, an injectable disulfide-cross-linked chitosan hydrogel loaded with bFGF was prepared via a thiol-disulfide exchange reaction for MI treatment. The thiol-disulfide exchange reaction between pyridyl disulfide-modified carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS-S-S-Py) and reduced BSA (rBSA) was carried out under physiological conditions (37 °C and pH 7.4). The mechanical properties of the disulfide-cross-linked chitosan hydrogel were evaluated based on the molar ratio of the pyridyl disulfide groups of CMCS-S-S-Py and the thiol groups of rBSA. The disulfide-cross-linked chitosan hydrogel showed good swelling performance, rapid glutathione-triggered degradation behavior and well-defined cell proliferation towards NIH 3T3 fibroblast cells. In the process of establishing a rat MI model, the squeezing heart method was used to make the operation more accurate and the mortality of rats was decreased by using a ventilator. The disulfide-cross-linked chitosan hydrogel loaded with bFGF (bFGF-hydrogel) was injected into a peri-infarcted area of cardiac tissue immediately following MI. Echocardiography demonstrated that the left ventricular functions were improved by the bFGF-hydrogel after 28 days of treatment. Histological results revealed that the hydrogel significantly reduced the fibrotic area of MI, and this was further improved by the bFGF-hydrogel treatment. TUNEL and immunohistochemical staining results showed that the bFGF-hydrogel had a more synergistic effect on antiapoptosis and proangiogenesis than using either bFGF or the hydrogel alone.
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- Bo Fu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300051, P. R. China. .,Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300203, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang 065000, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300051, P. R. China. .,Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300203, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300051, P. R. China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300051, P. R. China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300051, P. R. China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300051, P. R. China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300051, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China.
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Karimi SNH, Mehdinavaz Aghdam R, Ebrahimi SAS, Chehrehsaz Y. Tri‐layered alginate/
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electrospun scaffold for cardiac tissue engineering. POLYM INT 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pi.6371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Seyed Nasir Hosseini Karimi
- School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering University of Tehran P.O. Box: 11155‐4563 Tehran Iran
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering University of Tehran P.O. Box: 11155‐4563 Tehran Iran
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering University of Tehran P.O. Box: 11155‐4563 Tehran Iran
- Advanced Magnetic Materials Research Center, College of Engineering University of Tehran Tehran Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) Tehran Iran
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Uçar B, Stefanova N, Humpel C. Spreading of Aggregated α-Synuclein in Sagittal Organotypic Mouse Brain Slices. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12020163. [PMID: 35204664 PMCID: PMC8961638 DOI: 10.3390/biom12020163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The accumulation of α-synuclein (α-syn) in the brain plays a role in synucleinopathies and it is hypothesized to spread in a prion-like fashion between connected brain regions. In the present study, we aim to investigate this spreading in well-characterized sagittal organotypic whole brain slices taken from postnatal wild type (WT) and transgenic mice overexpressing human α-syn under the promoter of proteolipid protein (PLP). Collagen hydrogels were loaded with monomers of human α-syn, as well as human and mouse pre-formed fibrils (PFFs), to allow local application and slow release. The spreading of α-syn was evaluated in different brain regions by immunohistochemistry for total α-syn and α-syn phosphorylated at the serine129 position (α-syn-P). The application of human and mouse PFFs of α-syn caused the aggregation and spreading of α-syn-P in the brain slices, which was pronounced the most at the region of hydrogel application and surrounding striatum, as well as along the median forebrain bundle. The organotypic slices from transgenic mice showed significantly more α-syn pathology than those from WT mice. The present study demonstrates that seeding with α-syn PFFs but not monomers induced intracellular α-syn pathology, which was significantly more prominent in brain slices with α-syn overexpression. This is consistent with the prion-like spreading theory of α-syn aggregates. The sagittal whole brain slices characterized in this study carry the potential to be used as a novel model to study α-syn pathology.
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- Buket Uçar
- Laboratory of Psychiatry and Experimental Alzheimer’s Research, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria;
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- Laboratory for Translational Neurodegeneration Research, Division of Neurobiology, Department of Neurology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innrain 66, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria;
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- Laboratory of Psychiatry and Experimental Alzheimer’s Research, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +43-512-504-23712; Fax: +43-512-504-23713
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O'Shea DG, Curtin CM, O'Brien FJ. Articulation inspired by nature: A review of biomimetic and biologically active 3D printed scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:2462-2483. [PMID: 35355029 PMCID: PMC9113059 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01540k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In the human body, articular cartilage facilitates the frictionless movement of synovial joints. However, due to its avascular and aneural nature, it has a limited ability to self-repair when damaged due to injury or wear and tear over time. Current surgical treatment options for cartilage defects often lead to the formation of fibrous, non-durable tissue and thus a new solution is required. Nature is the best innovator and so recent advances in the field of tissue engineering have aimed to recreate the microenvironment of native articular cartilage using biomaterial scaffolds. However, the inability to mirror the complexity of native tissue has hindered the clinical translation of many products thus far. Fortunately, the advent of 3D printing has provided a potential solution. 3D printed scaffolds, fabricated using biomimetic biomaterials, can be designed to mimic the complex zonal architecture and composition of articular cartilage. The bioinks used to fabricate these scaffolds can also be further functionalised with cells and/or bioactive factors or gene therapeutics to mirror the cellular composition of the native tissue. Thus, this review investigates how the architecture and composition of native articular cartilage is inspiring the design of biomimetic bioinks for 3D printing of scaffolds for cartilage repair. Subsequently, we discuss how these 3D printed scaffolds can be further functionalised with cells and bioactive factors, as well as looking at future prospects in this field. The tissue engineering triad of biomaterials, cells and therapeutics as it applies to the formulation of biomimetic bioinks for cartilage repair. These bioinks can be functionalised with cells or cellular therapeutics to promote cartilage repair.![]()
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- Donagh G O'Shea
- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland.
- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), RCSI and TCD, Dublin, Ireland
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- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland.
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), RCSI and TCD, Dublin, Ireland
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- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland.
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), RCSI and TCD, Dublin, Ireland
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Wu XY, Zhu YM, Qi Y, Xu WW, Jing-Zhai. Erythropoietin, as a biological macromolecule in modification of tissue engineered constructs: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 193:2332-2342. [PMID: 34793816 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.11.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In recent years, tissue engineering has emerged as a promising approach to address limitations of organ transplantation. The ultimate goal of tissue engineering is to provide scaffolds that closely mimic the physicochemical and biological cues of native tissues' extracellular matrix. In this endeavor, new generation of scaffolds have been designed that utilize the incorporation of signaling molecules in order to improve cell recruitment, enhance angiogenesis, exert healing activities, and increase the engraftment of the scaffolds. Among different signaling molecules, the role of erythropoietin (EPO) in regenerative medicine is increasingly being appreciated. It is a biological macromolecule which can prevent programed cell death, modulate inflammation, induce cell proliferation, and provide tissue protection in different disease models. In this review, we have outlined and critically analyzed different techniques of scaffolds' modification with EPO or EPO-loaded nanoparticles. We have also explored different strategies for the incorporation of EPO into scaffolds. Non-hematopoietic functions of EPO have also been discussed. Finalizing with detailed discussion surrounding the applications, challenges, and future perspectives of EPO-modified scaffolds in regenerative medicine.
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- Xiao-Yu Wu
- Department of Surgical Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210046, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210046, China
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- Department of Gynaecology, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
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Recent Advancements in 3D Printing and Bioprinting Methods for Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering. Bioengineering (Basel) 2021; 8:bioengineering8100133. [PMID: 34677206 PMCID: PMC8533407 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering8100133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Recent decades have seen a plethora of regenerating new tissues in order to treat a multitude of cardiovascular diseases. Autografts, xenografts and bioengineered extracellular matrices have been employed in this endeavor. However, current limitations of xenografts and exogenous scaffolds to acquire sustainable cell viability, anti-inflammatory and non-cytotoxic effects with anti-thrombogenic properties underline the requirement for alternative bioengineered scaffolds. Herein, we sought to encompass the methods of biofabricated scaffolds via 3D printing and bioprinting, the biomaterials and bioinks recruited to create biomimicked tissues of cardiac valves and vascular networks. Experimental and computational designing approaches have also been included. Moreover, the in vivo applications of the latest studies on the treatment of cardiovascular diseases have been compiled and rigorously discussed.
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Elastomeric Cardiowrap Scaffolds Functionalized with Mesenchymal Stem Cells-Derived Exosomes Induce a Positive Modulation in the Inflammatory and Wound Healing Response of Mesenchymal Stem Cell and Macrophage. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9070824. [PMID: 34356888 PMCID: PMC8301323 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9070824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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A challenge in contractile restoration of myocardial scars is one of the principal aims in cardiovascular surgery. Recently, a new potent biological tool used within healing processes is represented by exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). These cells are the well-known extracellular nanovesicles released from cells to facilitate cell function and communication. In this work, a combination of elastomeric membranes and exosomes was obtained and tested as a bioimplant. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and macrophages were seeded into the scaffold (polycaprolactone) and filled with exosomes derived from MSCs. Cells were tested for proliferation with an MTT test, and for wound healing properties and macrophage polarization by gene expression. Moreover, morphological analyses of their ability to colonize the scaffolds surfaces have been further evaluated. Results confirm that exosomes were easily entrapped onto the surface of the elastomeric scaffolds, increasing the wound healing properties and collagen type I and vitronectin of the MSC, and improving the M2 phenotype of the macrophages, mainly thanks to the increase in miRNA124 and decrease in miRNA 125. We can conclude that the enrichment of elastomeric scaffolds functionalized with exosomes is as an effective strategy to improve myocardial regeneration.
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Scott L, Jurewicz I, Jeevaratnam K, Lewis R. Carbon Nanotube-Based Scaffolds for Cardiac Tissue Engineering-Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis. Bioengineering (Basel) 2021; 8:80. [PMID: 34207645 PMCID: PMC8228669 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering8060080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular disease is currently the top global cause of death, however, research into new therapies is in decline. Tissue engineering is a solution to this crisis and in combination with the use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), which have drawn recent attention as a biomaterial, could facilitate the development of more dynamic and complex in vitro models. CNTs' electrical conductivity and dimensional similarity to cardiac extracellular proteins provide a unique opportunity to deliver scaffolds with stimuli that mimic the native cardiac microenvironment in vitro more effectively. This systematic review aims to evaluate the use and efficacy of CNTs for cardiac tissue scaffolds and was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Three databases were searched: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Papers resulting from these searches were then subjected to analysis against pre-determined inclusion and quality appraisal criteria. From 249 results, 27 manuscripts met the criteria and were included in this review. Neonatal rat cardiomyocytes were most commonly used in the experiments, with multi-walled CNTs being most common in tissue scaffolds. Immunofluorescence was the experimental technique most frequently used, which was employed for the staining of cardiac-specific proteins relating to contractile and electrophysiological function.
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- Louie Scott
- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7AL, UK; (L.S.); (K.J.)
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- Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, UK;
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7AL, UK; (L.S.); (K.J.)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7AL, UK; (L.S.); (K.J.)
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Zahmatkesh E, Ghanian MH, Zarkesh I, Farzaneh Z, Halvaei M, Heydari Z, Moeinvaziri F, Othman A, Ruoß M, Piryaei A, Gramignoli R, Yakhkeshi S, Nüssler A, Najimi M, Baharvand H, Vosough M. Tissue-Specific Microparticles Improve Organoid Microenvironment for Efficient Maturation of Pluripotent Stem-Cell-Derived Hepatocytes. Cells 2021; 10:1274. [PMID: 34063948 PMCID: PMC8224093 DOI: 10.3390/cells10061274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Liver organoids (LOs) are receiving considerable attention for their potential use in drug screening, disease modeling, and transplantable constructs. Hepatocytes, as the key component of LOs, are isolated from the liver or differentiated from pluripotent stem cells (PSCs). PSC-derived hepatocytes are preferable because of their availability and scalability. However, efficient maturation of the PSC-derived hepatocytes towards functional units in LOs remains a challenging subject. The incorporation of cell-sized microparticles (MPs) derived from liver extracellular matrix (ECM), could provide an enriched tissue-specific microenvironment for further maturation of hepatocytes inside the LOs. In the present study, the MPs were fabricated by chemical cross-linking of a water-in-oil dispersion of digested decellularized sheep liver. These MPs were mixed with human PSC-derived hepatic endoderm, human umbilical vein endothelial cells, and mesenchymal stromal cells to produce homogenous bioengineered LOs (BLOs). This approach led to the improvement of hepatocyte-like cells in terms of gene expression and function, CYP activities, albumin secretion, and metabolism of xenobiotics. The intraperitoneal transplantation of BLOs in an acute liver injury mouse model led to an enhancement in survival rate. Furthermore, efficient hepatic maturation was demonstrated after ex ovo transplantation. In conclusion, the incorporation of cell-sized tissue-specific MPs in BLOs improved the maturation of human PSC-derived hepatocyte-like cells compared to LOs. This approach provides a versatile strategy to produce functional organoids from different tissues and offers a novel tool for biomedical applications.
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- Ensieh Zahmatkesh
- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran 1665659911, Iran; (E.Z.); (Z.F.); (Z.H.); (F.M.); (S.Y.)
- Department of Developmental Biology, University of Science and Culture, Tehran 1665659911, Iran
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- Department of Cell Engineering, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran 1665659911, Iran; (M.H.G.); (I.Z.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Cell Engineering, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran 1665659911, Iran; (M.H.G.); (I.Z.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran 1665659911, Iran; (E.Z.); (Z.F.); (Z.H.); (F.M.); (S.Y.)
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- Department of Cell Engineering, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran 1665659911, Iran; (M.H.G.); (I.Z.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran 1665659911, Iran; (E.Z.); (Z.F.); (Z.H.); (F.M.); (S.Y.)
- Department of Developmental Biology, University of Science and Culture, Tehran 1665659911, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran 1665659911, Iran; (E.Z.); (Z.F.); (Z.H.); (F.M.); (S.Y.)
- Department of Developmental Biology, University of Science and Culture, Tehran 1665659911, Iran
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- Department of Traumatology, Siegfried Weller Institute, University of Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany; (A.O.); (M.R.); (A.N.)
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- Department of Traumatology, Siegfried Weller Institute, University of Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany; (A.O.); (M.R.); (A.N.)
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran;
- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 17177 Stockholm, Sweden;
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran 1665659911, Iran; (E.Z.); (Z.F.); (Z.H.); (F.M.); (S.Y.)
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- Department of Traumatology, Siegfried Weller Institute, University of Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany; (A.O.); (M.R.); (A.N.)
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- Laboratory of Pediatric Hepatology and Cell Therapy, Institute of Experimental & Clinical Research, Université Catholique de Louvain, B-1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran 1665659911, Iran; (E.Z.); (Z.F.); (Z.H.); (F.M.); (S.Y.)
- Department of Developmental Biology, University of Science and Culture, Tehran 1665659911, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran 1665659911, Iran; (E.Z.); (Z.F.); (Z.H.); (F.M.); (S.Y.)
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran 1665659911, Iran
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Shi M, Zhao F, Sun L, Tang F, Gao W, Xie W, Cao X, Zhuang J, Chen X. Bioactive glass activates VEGF paracrine signaling of cardiomyocytes to promote cardiac angiogenesis. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 124:112077. [PMID: 33947569 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The heart contains a wide range of cell types, which are not isolated but interact with one another via multifarious paracrine, autocrine and endocrine factors. In terms of cardiac angiogenesis, previous studies have proved that regulating the communication between cardiomyocytes and endothelial cells is efficacious to promote capillary formation. Firstly, this study investigated the effect and underlying mechanism of bioactive glass (BG) acted on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) paracrine signaling in cardiomyocytes. We found that bioactive ions released from BG significantly promoted the VEGF production and secretion of cardiomyocytes. Subsequently, we proved that cardiomyocyte-derived VEGF played an important role in mediating the behavior of endothelial cells. Further research showed that the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α) signaling pathway was upregulated by BG, which was involved in VEGF expression of cardiomyocytes. This study revealed that by means of modulating cellular crosstalk via paracrine signaling of host cells in heart is a new direction for the application of BGs in cardiac angiogenesis.
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- Miao Shi
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Innovation Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Innovation Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Innovation Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Innovation Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Innovation Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Innovation Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Innovation Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Guangdong General Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, PR China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Innovation Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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Aydin A, Cebi G, Demirtas ZE, Erkus H, Kucukay A, Ok M, Sakalli L, Alpdagtas S, Gunduz O, Ustundag CB. Combating COVID-19 with tissue engineering: a review. EMERGENT MATERIALS 2021; 4:329-349. [PMID: 33235976 PMCID: PMC7677604 DOI: 10.1007/s42247-020-00138-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
Abstract
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic triggered by SARS-CoV-2 emerged from Wuhan, China, firstly in December 2019, as well spread to almost all around the world rapidly. The main reason why this disease spreads so many people in a short time is that the virus could be transmitted from an infected person to another by infected droplets. The new emergence of diseases usually may affect multiple organs; moreover, this disease is such an example. Numerous reported studies focus on acute or chronic organ damage caused by the virus. At this point, tissue engineering (TE) strategies can be used to treat the damages with its interdisciplinary approaches. Tissue engineers could design drug delivery systems, scaffolds, and especially biomaterials for the damaged tissue and organs. In this review, brief information about SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, and epidemiology of the disease will be given at first. After that, the symptoms, the tissue damages in specific organs, and cytokine effect caused by COVID-19 will be described in detail. Finally, it will be attempted to summarize and suggest the appropriate treatments with suitable biomaterials for the damages via TE approaches. The aim of this review is to serve as a summary of currently available tissue damage treatments after COVID-19.
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- Ayca Aydin
- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, 34210 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, 34210 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, 34210 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, 34210 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, 34210 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, 34210 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, 34210 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, 65080 Van, Turkey
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Biomaterials Application and Research (NBUAM), Marmara University, 34722 Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Marmara University, 34722 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, 34210 Istanbul, Turkey
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Song Y, Wang H, Yue F, Lv Q, Cai B, Dong N, Wang Z, Wang L. Silk-Based Biomaterials for Cardiac Tissue Engineering. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e2000735. [PMID: 32939999 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202000735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of death globally. Among various cardiovascular diseases, myocardial infarction is an important one. Compared with conventional treatments, cardiac tissue engineering provides an alternative to repair and regenerate the injured tissue. Among various types of materials used for tissue engineering applications, silk biomaterials have been increasingly utilized due to their biocompatibility, biological functions, and many favorable physical/chemical properties. Silk biomaterials are often used alone or in combination with other materials in the forms of patches or hydrogels, and serve as promising delivery systems for bioactive compounds in tissue engineering repair scenarios. This review focuses primarily on the promising characteristics of silk biomaterials and their recent advances in cardiac tissue engineering.
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- Yu Song
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Research Center for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Research Center for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Research Center for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Research Center for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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Antidiabetic effects and safety profile of chitosan delivery systems loaded with new xanthine-thiazolidine-4-one derivatives: in vivo studies. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Majid QA, Fricker ATR, Gregory DA, Davidenko N, Hernandez Cruz O, Jabbour RJ, Owen TJ, Basnett P, Lukasiewicz B, Stevens M, Best S, Cameron R, Sinha S, Harding SE, Roy I. Natural Biomaterials for Cardiac Tissue Engineering: A Highly Biocompatible Solution. Front Cardiovasc Med 2020; 7:554597. [PMID: 33195451 PMCID: PMC7644890 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2020.554597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) constitute a major fraction of the current major global diseases and lead to about 30% of the deaths, i.e., 17.9 million deaths per year. CVD include coronary artery disease (CAD), myocardial infarction (MI), arrhythmias, heart failure, heart valve diseases, congenital heart disease, and cardiomyopathy. Cardiac Tissue Engineering (CTE) aims to address these conditions, the overall goal being the efficient regeneration of diseased cardiac tissue using an ideal combination of biomaterials and cells. Various cells have thus far been utilized in pre-clinical studies for CTE. These include adult stem cell populations (mesenchymal stem cells) and pluripotent stem cells (including autologous human induced pluripotent stem cells or allogenic human embryonic stem cells) with the latter undergoing differentiation to form functional cardiac cells. The ideal biomaterial for cardiac tissue engineering needs to have suitable material properties with the ability to support efficient attachment, growth, and differentiation of the cardiac cells, leading to the formation of functional cardiac tissue. In this review, we have focused on the use of biomaterials of natural origin for CTE. Natural biomaterials are generally known to be highly biocompatible and in addition are sustainable in nature. We have focused on those that have been widely explored in CTE and describe the original work and the current state of art. These include fibrinogen (in the context of Engineered Heart Tissue, EHT), collagen, alginate, silk, and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). Amongst these, fibrinogen, collagen, alginate, and silk are isolated from natural sources whereas PHAs are produced via bacterial fermentation. Overall, these biomaterials have proven to be highly promising, displaying robust biocompatibility and, when combined with cells, an ability to enhance post-MI cardiac function in pre-clinical models. As such, CTE has great potential for future clinical solutions and hence can lead to a considerable reduction in mortality rates due to CVD.
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- Qasim A. Majid
- Faculty of Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, Cambridge Centre for Medical Materials, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
- Department of Bioengineering, Department of Materials, IBME, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Applied Biotechnology Research Group, School of Life Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
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- Applied Biotechnology Research Group, School of Life Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Bioengineering, Department of Materials, IBME, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, Cambridge Centre for Medical Materials, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, Cambridge Centre for Medical Materials, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Mesenchymal Stem/Progenitor Cells: The Prospect of Human Clinical Translation. Stem Cells Int 2020; 2020:8837654. [PMID: 33953753 PMCID: PMC8063852 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8837654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem/progenitor cells (MSCs) are key players in regenerative medicine, relying principally on their differentiation/regeneration potential, immunomodulatory properties, paracrine effects, and potent homing ability with minimal if any ethical concerns. Even though multiple preclinical and clinical studies have demonstrated remarkable properties for MSCs, the clinical applicability of MSC-based therapies is still questionable. Several challenges exist that critically hinder a successful clinical translation of MSC-based therapies, including but not limited to heterogeneity of their populations, variability in their quality and quantity, donor-related factors, discrepancies in protocols for isolation, in vitro expansion and premodification, and variability in methods of cell delivery, dosing, and cell homing. Alterations of MSC viability, proliferation, properties, and/or function are also affected by various drugs and chemicals. Moreover, significant safety concerns exist due to possible teratogenic/neoplastic potential and transmission of infectious diseases. Through the current review, we aim to highlight the major challenges facing MSCs' human clinical translation and shed light on the undergoing strategies to overcome them.
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Das S, Gordián-Vélez WJ, Ledebur HC, Mourkioti F, Rompolas P, Chen HI, Serruya MD, Cullen DK. Innervation: the missing link for biofabricated tissues and organs. NPJ Regen Med 2020; 5:11. [PMID: 32550009 PMCID: PMC7275031 DOI: 10.1038/s41536-020-0096-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Innervation plays a pivotal role as a driver of tissue and organ development as well as a means for their functional control and modulation. Therefore, innervation should be carefully considered throughout the process of biofabrication of engineered tissues and organs. Unfortunately, innervation has generally been overlooked in most non-neural tissue engineering applications, in part due to the intrinsic complexity of building organs containing heterogeneous native cell types and structures. To achieve proper innervation of engineered tissues and organs, specific host axon populations typically need to be precisely driven to appropriate location(s) within the construct, often over long distances. As such, neural tissue engineering and/or axon guidance strategies should be a necessary adjunct to most organogenesis endeavors across multiple tissue and organ systems. To address this challenge, our team is actively building axon-based "living scaffolds" that may physically wire in during organ development in bioreactors and/or serve as a substrate to effectively drive targeted long-distance growth and integration of host axons after implantation. This article reviews the neuroanatomy and the role of innervation in the functional regulation of cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle tissue and highlights potential strategies to promote innervation of biofabricated engineered muscles, as well as the use of "living scaffolds" in this endeavor for both in vitro and in vivo applications. We assert that innervation should be included as a necessary component for tissue and organ biofabrication, and that strategies to orchestrate host axonal integration are advantageous to ensure proper function, tolerance, assimilation, and bio-regulation with the recipient post-implant.
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- Suradip Das
- Center for Brain Injury & Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
- Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA USA
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- Center for Brain Injury & Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
- Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA USA
- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
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- Center for Brain Injury & Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
- Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA USA
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- Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA USA
- Department of Neurology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA USA
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- Center for Brain Injury & Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
- Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA USA
- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
- Axonova Medical, LLC., Philadelphia, PA USA
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Liang Y, Goh JCH. Polypyrrole-Incorporated Conducting Constructs for Tissue Engineering Applications: A Review. Bioelectricity 2020; 2:101-119. [PMID: 34471842 PMCID: PMC8370322 DOI: 10.1089/bioe.2020.0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Conductive polymers have recently attracted interest in biomedical applications because of their excellent intrinsic electrical conductivity and satisfactory biocompatibility. Polypyrrole (PPy) is one of the most popular among these conductive polymers due to its high conductivity under physiological conditions, and it can be chemically modified to allow biomolecules conjugation. PPy has been used in fabricating biocompatible stimulus-responsive scaffolds for tissue engineering applications, especially for repair and regeneration of electroactive tissues, such as the bone, neuron, and heart. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the basic properties and synthesis methods of PPy, as well as a summary of the materials that have been integrated with PPy. These composite scaffolds are comparatively evaluated with regard to their mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and usage in tissue engineering.
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- Yeshi Liang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Guo Y, Yu Y, Hu S, Chen Y, Shen Z. The therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells for cardiovascular diseases. Cell Death Dis 2020; 11:349. [PMID: 32393744 PMCID: PMC7214402 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-020-2542-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are derived from a wide range of sources and easily isolated and cultured. MSCs have the capacity for in vitro amplification and self-renewal, low immunogenicity and immunomodulatory properties, and under certain conditions, MSCs can be differentiated into a variety of cells. In the cardiovascular system, MSCs can protect the myocardium by reducing the level of inflammation, promoting the differentiation of myocardial cells around infarct areas and angiogenesis, increasing apoptosis resistance, and inhibiting fibrosis, which are ideal qualities for cardiovascular repair. Preclinical studies have shown that MSCs can be transplanted and improve cardiac repair, but challenges, such as their low rate of migration to the ischemic myocardium, low tissue retention, and low survival rate after transplantation, remain. This article reviews the potential and methods of MSC transplantation in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and the challenges of the clinical use of MSCs.
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- Yajun Guo
- Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.,Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of The First Affiliated Hospital, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.,Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of The First Affiliated Hospital, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China. .,Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of The First Affiliated Hospital, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China. .,Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China. .,Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of The First Affiliated Hospital, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China. .,Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of The First Affiliated Hospital, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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Fang Y, Zhang T, Song Y, Sun W. Assessment of various crosslinking agents on collagen/chitosan scaffolds for myocardial tissue engineering. Biomed Mater 2020; 15:045003. [PMID: 31530754 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ab452d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Suitable material for scaffolds that support cell attachment, proliferation, vascularization and contraction has always been a challenge in myocardial tissue engineering. Much research effort has been focused on natural polymers including collagen, gelatin, chitosan, fibrin, alginate, etc. Among them, a collagen/chitosan composite scaffold was widely used for myocardial tissue engineering. Due to the non-proliferative and contractile characteristics of cardiomyocytes, the biocompatibility and mechanical properties of the scaffolds are extremely important for supporting intercellular connection and tissue function for myocardial tissue engineering. To the best of our knowledge, the three crosslinking agents (glutaraldehyde (GTA), genipin (GP), tripolyphosphate (TPP)) have not yet been comparatively studied in myocardial tissue engineering. Thus, the aim of this study is to compare and identify the crosslinking effect of GTA, GP and TPP for myocardial tissue engineering. The collagen/chitosan scaffolds prepared with various crosslinking agents were fabricated and evaluated for physical characteristics, biocompatibility and contractile performance. All the groups of scaffolds exhibited high porosity (>65%) and good swelling ratio suitable for myocardial tissue engineering. TPP crosslinked scaffolds showed excellent mechanical properties, with their elastic modulus (81.0 ± 8.1 kPa) in the physiological range of native myocardium (20∼100 kPa). Moreover, GP and TPP crosslinked scaffolds exhibited better biocompatibility than GTA crosslinked scaffolds, as demonstrated by the live/dead staining and proliferation assay. In addition, cardiomyocytes within TPP crosslinked scaffolds showed the highest expression of cardiac-specific marker protein and the best contractile performance. To conclude, of the three crosslinking agents, TPP was recommended as the most suitable crosslinking agent for collagen/chitosan scaffold in myocardial tissue engineering.
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- Yongcong Fang
- Biomanufacturing Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China. Biomanufacturing and Rapid Forming Technology Key Laboratory of Beijing, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China. 'Biomanufacturing and Engineering Living Systems' Innovation International Talents Base (111 Base), Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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Xu Y, Xu Y, Bi B, Hou M, Yao L, Du Q, He A, Liu Y, Miao C, Liang X, Jiang X, Zhou G, Cao Y. A moldable thermosensitive hydroxypropyl chitin hydrogel for 3D cartilage regeneration in vitro and in vivo. Acta Biomater 2020; 108:87-96. [PMID: 32268237 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.03.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Because of poor self-repair capacity, the repair of cartilage defect is always a great challenge in clinical treatment. In vitro cartilage regeneration provides a potential strategy for functional reconstruction of cartilage defect. Hydrogel has been known as an ideal cartilage regeneration scaffold. However, to date, in vitro cartilage regeneration based on hydrogel has not achieved satisfactory results. The current study explored the feasibility of in vitro 3D cartilage regeneration based on a moldable thermosensitive hydroxypropyl chitin (HPCH) hydrogel and its in vivo fate. The thermosensitive HPCH hydrogel was prepared and characterized. Goat auricular chondrocytes were encapsulated into the HPCH hydrogel to form a chondrocyte-hydrogel construct. The constructs were injected subcutaneously into nude mice or molded into different shapes for in vitro chondrogenic culture followed by in vivo implantation. The results demonstrated that the HPCH hydrogel possessed satisfactory gelation properties (gelation time < 18 s at 37 °C), biocompatibility (cell amount almost doubled within one week), and the ability to be applied as an injectable hydrogel for cartilage regeneration. All the constructs of in vitro culture basically maintained their original shapes (in vitro to initial: 110.8%) and displayed typical cartilaginous features with abundant lacunae and cartilage specific matrix deposition. These in vitro samples became more mature with prolonged in vivo implantation and largely maintained the original shape (in vivo to in vitro: 103.5%). These results suggested that the moldable thermosensitive HPCH hydrogel can serve as a promising scaffold for cartilage regeneration with defined shapes in vitro and in vivo. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Because of avascular and non-nervous characteristic of cartilage, in vitro regeneration plays an important role in reconstructing cartilage function. Hydrogel has been known as an ideal cartilage regeneration scaffold. However, to date, in vitro cartilage regeneration based on hydrogel has not achieved satisfactory results. The current study demonstrated that the chondrocyte-hydrogel construct generated by high density of chondrocytes encapsulated into a thermosensitive HPCH hydrogel could successfully regenerate in vitro typical cartilage-like tissue with defined shapes and further mature to form homogeneous cartilage with their original shapes after in vivo implantation. The current study indicated that the moldable thermosensitive HPCH hydrogel could serve as a promising scaffold for in vitro and in vivo cartilage regeneration with different shapes.
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Parchehbaf-Kashani M, Sepantafar M, Talkhabi M, Sayahpour FA, Baharvand H, Pahlavan S, Rajabi S. Design and characterization of an electroconductive scaffold for cardiomyocytes based biomedical assays. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 109:110603. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 12/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Madonna R, Van Laake LW, Botker HE, Davidson SM, De Caterina R, Engel FB, Eschenhagen T, Fernandez-Aviles F, Hausenloy DJ, Hulot JS, Lecour S, Leor J, Menasché P, Pesce M, Perrino C, Prunier F, Van Linthout S, Ytrehus K, Zimmermann WH, Ferdinandy P, Sluijter JPG. ESC Working Group on Cellular Biology of the Heart: position paper for Cardiovascular Research: tissue engineering strategies combined with cell therapies for cardiac repair in ischaemic heart disease and heart failure. Cardiovasc Res 2020; 115:488-500. [PMID: 30657875 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvz010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Morbidity and mortality from ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and heart failure (HF) remain significant in Europe and are increasing worldwide. Patients with IHD or HF might benefit from novel therapeutic strategies, such as cell-based therapies. We recently discussed the therapeutic potential of cell-based therapies and provided recommendations on how to improve the therapeutic translation of these novel strategies for effective cardiac regeneration and repair. Despite major advances in optimizing these strategies with respect to cell source and delivery method, the clinical outcome of cell-based therapy remains unsatisfactory. Major obstacles are the low engraftment and survival rate of transplanted cells in the harmful microenvironment of the host tissue, and the paucity or even lack of endogenous cells with repair capacity. Therefore, new ways of delivering cells and their derivatives are required in order to empower cell-based cardiac repair and regeneration in patients with IHD or HF. Strategies using tissue engineering (TE) combine cells with matrix materials to enhance cell retention or cell delivery in the transplanted area, and have recently received much attention for this purpose. Here, we summarize knowledge on novel approaches emerging from the TE scenario. In particular, we will discuss how combinations of cell/bio-materials (e.g. hydrogels, cell sheets, prefabricated matrices, microspheres, and injectable matrices) combinations might enhance cell retention or cell delivery in the transplantation areas, thereby increase the success rate of cell therapies for IHD and HF. We will not focus on the use of classical engineering approaches, employing fully synthetic materials, because of their unsatisfactory material properties which render them not clinically applicable. The overall aim of this Position Paper from the ESC Working Group Cellular Biology of the Heart is to provide recommendations on how to proceed in research with these novel TE strategies combined with cell-based therapies to boost cardiac repair in the clinical settings of IHD and HF.
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- Rosalinda Madonna
- Institute of Cardiology and Center of Excellence on Aging, "G. d'Annunzio" University-Chieti, Italy.,University of Texas Medical School in Houston, USA
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- Cardiology and UMC Utrecht Regenerative Medicine Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus N, Denmark
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- The Hatter Cardiovascular Institute, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Cardiology and Center of Excellence on Aging, "G. d'Annunzio" University-Chieti, Italy.,University of Texas Medical School in Houston, USA.,University of Pisa, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Experimental Renal and Cardiovascular Research, Department of Nephropathology, Institute of Pathology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany; Muscle Research Center Erlangen, MURCE
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- Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf, Germany.,DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain.,CIBERCV, ISCIII, Madrid, Spain
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- The Hatter Cardiovascular Institute, University College London, London, UK.,Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disorders Program, Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, Singapore.,National Heart Research Institute Singapore, National Heart Centre, Singapore.,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore.,The National Institute of Health Research University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre, Research & Development, London, UK.,Tecnologico de Monterrey, Centro de Biotecnologia-FEMSA, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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- Université Paris-Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France.,Paris Cardiovascular Research Center (PARCC), INSERM UMRS 970, Paris, France.,Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Hatter Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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- Tamman and Neufeld Cardiovascular Research Institutes, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France.,Université Paris-Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France.,INSERM UMRS 970, Paris, France
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- Unità di Ingegneria Tissutale Cardiovascolare, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Institut Mitovasc, INSERM, CNRS, Université d'Angers, Service de Cardiologie, CHU Angers, Angers, France
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- Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies, Charité, University Medicine Berlin, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Berlin, Germany.,Department of Cardiology, Charité, University Medicine Berlin, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Berlin, Germany.,DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Medical Biology, UiT, The Arctic University of Norway, Norway
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany.,DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, Nagyvárad tér 4, III-V Floor, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary.,Pharmahungary Group, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Cardiology, Experimental Cardiology Laboratory, Regenerative Medicine Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, CX Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Haldar S, Ghosh S, Kumar V, Roy P, Lahiri D. The Evolving Neural Tissue Engineering Landscape of India. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:5446-5459. [PMID: 35021543 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The healthcare sector in India is witnessing unprecedented advancement. Tissue engineering has become an integral part of healthcare and medicine, particularly where treatments involve functional restoration of any injured or deceased part of the body. Not falling behind much with the progressing medical and healthcare sector of India, tissue engineering is also gaining momentum in the country. Out of several arenas of tissue engineering, India has made its mark in orthopedic and bone regeneration, cosmetic and skin regeneration, and very importantly neural regeneration. There are several articles reviewing the progress and prospects of orthopedic and skin regeneration research in India. However, there is no systematic review on progress, prospects, and pitfalls associated with neural tissue engineering in Indian context. The existing ones mainly focus on the technical advancements in the field from a global perspective. Therefore, it is worthwhile to have an organized look at the evolving neural tissue engineering landscape of India. This review will walk the readers systematically through different aspects of the topic. The review starts with an introduction to the nervous system to help readers appreciate the complexity that must be dealt with while engineering neural tissue. This is followed with a global picture of the neural tissue engineering, prominent research groups working on neural tissue engineering in India, factors that have and are currently molding the prospects of this field, and concluding with an overall perspective on present and future of neural tissue engineering in India.
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Solazzo M, O'Brien FJ, Nicolosi V, Monaghan MG. The rationale and emergence of electroconductive biomaterial scaffolds in cardiac tissue engineering. APL Bioeng 2019; 3:041501. [PMID: 31650097 PMCID: PMC6795503 DOI: 10.1063/1.5116579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The human heart possesses minimal regenerative potential, which can often lead to chronic heart failure following myocardial infarction. Despite the successes of assistive support devices and pharmacological therapies, only a whole heart transplantation can sufficiently address heart failure. Engineered scaffolds, implantable patches, and injectable hydrogels are among the most promising solutions to restore cardiac function and coax regeneration; however, current biomaterials have yet to achieve ideal tissue regeneration and adequate integration due a mismatch of material physicochemical properties. Conductive fillers such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, metallic nanoparticles, and MXenes and conjugated polymers such as polyaniline, polypyrrole, and poly(3,4-ethylendioxythiophene) can possibly achieve optimal electrical conductivities for cardiac applications with appropriate suitability for tissue engineering approaches. Many studies have focused on the use of these materials in multiple fields, with promising effects on the regeneration of electrically active biological tissues such as orthopedic, neural, and cardiac tissue. In this review, we critically discuss the role of heart electrophysiology and the rationale toward the use of electroconductive biomaterials for cardiac tissue engineering. We present the emerging applications of these smart materials to create supportive platforms and discuss the crucial role that electrical stimulation has been shown to exert in maturation of cardiac progenitor cells.
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Physico-mechanical and in vitro characterization of electrically conductive electrospun nanofibers of poly urethane/single walled carbon nano tube by great endothelial cells adhesion for vascular tissue engineering. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-019-1916-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Antill-O'Brien N, Bourke J, O'Connell CD. Layer-By-Layer: The Case for 3D Bioprinting Neurons to Create Patient-Specific Epilepsy Models. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E3218. [PMID: 31581436 PMCID: PMC6804258 DOI: 10.3390/ma12193218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The ability to create three-dimensional (3D) models of brain tissue from patient-derived cells, would open new possibilities in studying the neuropathology of disorders such as epilepsy and schizophrenia. While organoid culture has provided impressive examples of patient-specific models, the generation of organised 3D structures remains a challenge. 3D bioprinting is a rapidly developing technology where living cells, encapsulated in suitable bioink matrices, are printed to form 3D structures. 3D bioprinting may provide the capability to organise neuronal populations in 3D, through layer-by-layer deposition, and thereby recapitulate the complexity of neural tissue. However, printing neuron cells raises particular challenges since the biomaterial environment must be of appropriate softness to allow for the neurite extension, properties which are anathema to building self-supporting 3D structures. Here, we review the topic of 3D bioprinting of neurons, including critical discussions of hardware and bio-ink formulation requirements.
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- Natasha Antill-O'Brien
- BioFab3D, Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, VIC 3065, Australia.
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- BioFab3D, Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, VIC 3065, Australia.
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.
- Department of Medicine, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, University of Melbourne, Fitzroy, VIC 3065, Australia.
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- BioFab3D, Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, VIC 3065, Australia.
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.
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Current research trends and challenges in tissue engineering for mending broken hearts. Life Sci 2019; 229:233-250. [PMID: 31103607 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2019.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is among the leading causes of mortality worldwide. The shortage of donor hearts to treat end-stage heart failure patients is a critical problem. An average of 3500 heart transplant surgeries are performed globally, half of these transplants are performed in the US alone. Stem cell therapy is growing rapidly as an alternative strategy to repair or replace the damaged heart tissue after a myocardial infarction (MI). Nevertheless, the relatively poor survival of the stem cells in the ischemic heart is a major challenge to the therapeutic efficacy of stem-cell transplantation. Recent advancements in tissue engineering offer novel biomaterials and innovative technologies to improve upon the survival of stem cells as well as to repair the damaged heart tissue following a myocardial infarction (MI). However, there are several limitations in tissue engineering technologies to develop a fully functional, beating cardiac tissue. Therefore, the main goal of this review article is to address the current advancements and barriers in cardiac tissue engineering to augment the survival and retention of stem cells in the ischemic heart.
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Perez‐Puyana VM, Jiménez‐Rosado M, Romero A, Guerrero A. Highly porous protein‐based 3D scaffolds with different collagen concentrates for potential application in tissue engineering. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- V. M. Perez‐Puyana
- Departamento de Ingeniería QuímicaFacultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla Sevilla 41012 Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería QuímicaUniversidad de Sevilla, Escuela Politécnica Superior Sevilla 41011 Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería QuímicaFacultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla Sevilla 41012 Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería QuímicaUniversidad de Sevilla, Escuela Politécnica Superior Sevilla 41011 Spain
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Yang J, Sui X, Li Q, Zhao W, Zhang J, Zhu Y, Chen P, Zhang L. In Situ Encapsulation of Postcryopreserved Cells Using Alginate Polymer and Zwitterionic Betaine. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:2621-2630. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Jing Yang
- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Qingdao Institute for Marine Technology of Tianjin University, Qingdao, 266235, China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Qingdao Institute for Marine Technology of Tianjin University, Qingdao, 266235, China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Qingdao Institute for Marine Technology of Tianjin University, Qingdao, 266235, China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Qingdao Institute for Marine Technology of Tianjin University, Qingdao, 266235, China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Qingdao Institute for Marine Technology of Tianjin University, Qingdao, 266235, China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Qingdao Institute for Marine Technology of Tianjin University, Qingdao, 266235, China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Qingdao Institute for Marine Technology of Tianjin University, Qingdao, 266235, China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- Qingdao Institute for Marine Technology of Tianjin University, Qingdao, 266235, China
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Portillo-Lara R, Spencer AR, Walker BW, Shirzaei Sani E, Annabi N. Biomimetic cardiovascular platforms for in vitro disease modeling and therapeutic validation. Biomaterials 2019; 198:78-94. [PMID: 30201502 PMCID: PMC11044891 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2018.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Revised: 08/02/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Bioengineered tissues have become increasingly more sophisticated owing to recent advancements in the fields of biomaterials, microfabrication, microfluidics, genetic engineering, and stem cell and developmental biology. In the coming years, the ability to engineer artificial constructs that accurately mimic the compositional, architectural, and functional properties of human tissues, will profoundly impact the therapeutic and diagnostic aspects of the healthcare industry. In this regard, bioengineered cardiac tissues are of particular importance due to the extremely limited ability of the myocardium to self-regenerate, as well as the remarkably high mortality associated with cardiovascular diseases worldwide. As novel microphysiological systems make the transition from bench to bedside, their implementation in high throughput drug screening, personalized diagnostics, disease modeling, and targeted therapy validation will bring forth a paradigm shift in the clinical management of cardiovascular diseases. Here, we will review the current state of the art in experimental in vitro platforms for next generation diagnostics and therapy validation. We will describe recent advancements in the development of smart biomaterials, biofabrication techniques, and stem cell engineering, aimed at recapitulating cardiovascular function at the tissue- and organ levels. In addition, integrative and multidisciplinary approaches to engineer biomimetic cardiovascular constructs with unprecedented human and clinical relevance will be discussed. We will comment on the implementation of these platforms in high throughput drug screening, in vitro disease modeling and therapy validation. Lastly, future perspectives will be provided on how these biomimetic platforms will aid in the transition towards patient centered diagnostics, and the development of personalized targeted therapeutics.
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- Roberto Portillo-Lara
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, USA; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Zapopan, JAL, Mexico
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California- Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California- Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California- Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Center for Minimally Invasive Therapeutics (C-MIT), University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.
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