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Zhu Y, Yu X, Liu H, Li J, Gholipourmalekabadi M, Lin K, Yuan C, Wang P. Strategies of functionalized GelMA-based bioinks for bone regeneration: Recent advances and future perspectives. Bioact Mater 2024; 38:346-373. [PMID: 38764449 PMCID: PMC11101688 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.04.032] [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: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogels is a widely used bioink because of its good biological properties and tunable physicochemical properties, which has been widely used in a variety of tissue engineering and tissue regeneration. However, pure GelMA is limited by the weak mechanical strength and the lack of continuous osteogenic induction environment, which is difficult to meet the needs of bone repair. Moreover, GelMA hydrogels are unable to respond to complex stimuli and therefore are unable to adapt to physiological and pathological microenvironments. This review focused on the functionalization strategies of GelMA hydrogel based bioinks for bone regeneration. The synthesis process of GelMA hydrogel was described in details, and various functional methods to meet the requirements of bone regeneration, including mechanical strength, porosity, vascularization, osteogenic differentiation, and immunoregulation for patient specific repair, etc. In addition, the response strategies of smart GelMA-based bioinks to external physical stimulation and internal pathological microenvironment stimulation, as well as the functionalization strategies of GelMA hydrogel to achieve both disease treatment and bone regeneration in the presence of various common diseases (such as inflammation, infection, tumor) are also briefly reviewed. Finally, we emphasized the current challenges and possible exploration directions of GelMA-based bioinks for bone regeneration.
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- Yaru Zhu
- School of Stomatology, Xuzhou Medical University, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Quanzhou Women's and Children's Hospital, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-maxillofacial Science, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Research Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- School of Stomatology, Xuzhou Medical University, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Stomatology, Xuzhou Medical University, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-maxillofacial Science, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Research Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- School of Stomatology, Xuzhou Medical University, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Stomatology, Xuzhou Medical University, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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Sanandiya ND, Pai AR, Seyedin S, Tang F, Thomas S, Xie F. Chitosan-based electroconductive inks without chemical reaction for cost-effective and versatile 3D printing for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and strain-sensing applications. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 337:122161. [PMID: 38710576 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
Abstract
The burgeoning interest in biopolymer 3D printing arises from its capacity to meticulously engineer tailored, intricate structures, driven by the intrinsic benefits of biopolymers-renewability, chemical functionality, and biosafety. Nevertheless, the accessibility of economical and versatile 3D-printable biopolymer-based inks remains highly constrained. This study introduces an electroconductive ink for direct-ink-writing (DIW) 3D printing, distinguished by its straightforward preparation and commendable printability and material properties. The ink relies on chitosan as a binder, carbon fibers (CF) a low-cost electroactive filler, and silk fibroin (SF) a structural stabilizer. Freeform 3D printing manifests designated patterns of electroconductive strips embedded in an elastomer, actualizing effective strain sensors. The ink's high printability is demonstrated by printing complex geometries with porous, hollow, and overhanging structures without chemical or photoinitiated reactions or support baths. The composite is lightweight (density 0.29 ± 0.01 g/cm3), electroconductive (2.64 ± 0.06 S/cm), and inexpensive (20 USD/kg), with tensile strength of 20.77 ± 0.60 MPa and Young's modulus of 3.92 ± 0.06 GPa. 3D-printed structures exhibited outstanding electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness of 30-31 dB, with shielding of >99.9 % incident electromagnetic waves, showcasing significant electronic application potential. Thus, this study presents a novel, easily prepared, and highly effective biopolymer-based ink poised to advance the landscape of 3D printing technologies.
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- Naresh D Sanandiya
- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
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- International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
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- WMG, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
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- International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, United Kingdom; Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, United Kingdom.
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Cona C, Bailey K, Barker E. Characterization Methods to Determine Interpenetrating Polymer Network (IPN) in Hydrogels. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:2050. [PMID: 39065367 PMCID: PMC11281017 DOI: 10.3390/polym16142050] [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: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Significant developments have been achieved with the invention of hydrogels. They are effective in many fields such as wastewater treatment, food, agriculture, pharmaceutical applications, and drug delivery. Although hydrogels have been used successfully in these areas, there is a need to make them better for future applications. Interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) can be created to make hydrogels more adjustable and suitable for a specific purpose. IPN formation is an innovative approach for polymeric systems. It brings two or more polymer networks together with entanglements. The properties of IPNs are controlled by its chemistry, crosslinking density, and morphology. Therefore, it is necessary to understand characterization methods in order to detect the formation of IPN structure and to develop the properties of hydrogels. In recent studies, IPN structure in hydrogels has been determined via chemical, physical, and mechanical methods such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and rheology methods. In this paper, these characterization methods will be explained, recent studies will be scrutinized, and the effectiveness of these methods to confirm IPN formation will be evaluated.
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA; (C.C.); (K.B.)
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Liao J, Qiu J, Lin Y, Li Z. The application of hydrogels for enamel remineralization. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33574. [PMID: 39040369 PMCID: PMC11261051 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Enamel is composed of numerous uniformly wide, well-oriented hydroxyapatite crystals. It possesses an acellular structure that cannot be repaired after undergoing damage. Therefore, remineralization after enamel defects has become a focal point of research. Hydrogels, which are materials with three-dimensional structures derived from cross-linking polymers, have garnered significant attention in recent studies. Their exceptional properties make them valuable in the application of enamel remineralization. In this review, we summarize the structure and formation of enamel, present the design considerations of hydrogels for enamel remineralization, explore diverse hydrogels types in this context, and finally, shed light on the potential future applications in this field.
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- Jiayi Liao
- School of Stomatology, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 330000, Nanchang, China
- The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Jiangxi Province, China
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, China
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- School of Stomatology, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 330000, Nanchang, China
- The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Jiangxi Province, China
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, China
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- School of Stomatology, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 330000, Nanchang, China
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- School of Stomatology, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 330000, Nanchang, China
- The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Jiangxi Province, China
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, China
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Murphy CA, Serafin A, Collins MN. Development of 3D Printable Gelatin Methacryloyl/Chondroitin Sulfate/Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels as Implantable Scaffolds. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1958. [PMID: 39065275 PMCID: PMC11281044 DOI: 10.3390/polym16141958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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The development of biomaterials tailored for various tissue engineering applications has been increasingly researched in recent years; however, stimulating cells to synthesise the extracellular matrix (ECM) is still a significant challenge. In this study, we investigate the use of ECM-like hydrogel materials composed of Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) and glycosaminoglycans (GAG), such as hyaluronic acid (HA) and chondroitin sulphate (CS), to provide a biomimetic environment for tissue repair. These hydrogels are fully characterised in terms of physico-chemical properties, including compression, swelling behaviour, rheological behaviour and via 3D printing trials. Furthermore, porous scaffolds were developed through freeze drying, producing a scaffold morphology that better promotes cell proliferation, as shown by in vitro analysis with fibroblast cells. We show that after cell seeding, freeze-dried hydrogels resulted in significantly greater amounts of DNA by day 7 compared to the GelMA hydrogel. Furthermore, freeze-dried constructs containing HA or HA/CS were found to have a significantly higher metabolic activity than GelMA alone.
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- Caroline A. Murphy
- Stokes Laboratories, Bernal Institute, School of Engineering, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland; (C.A.M.); (A.S.)
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- Stokes Laboratories, Bernal Institute, School of Engineering, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland; (C.A.M.); (A.S.)
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland
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- Stokes Laboratories, Bernal Institute, School of Engineering, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland; (C.A.M.); (A.S.)
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland
- SFI Centre for Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research, D02 PN40 Dublin, Ireland
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Paoletti L, Baschieri F, Migliorini C, Di Meo C, Monasson O, Peroni E, Matricardi P. 3D printing of gellan-dextran methacrylate IPNs in glycerol and their bioadhesion by RGD derivatives. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024; 112:1107-1123. [PMID: 38433552 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37698] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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The ever-growing need for new tissue and organ replacement approaches paved the way for tissue engineering. Successful tissue regeneration requires an appropriate scaffold, which allows cell adhesion and provides mechanical support during tissue repair. In this light, an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) system based on biocompatible polysaccharides, dextran (Dex) and gellan (Ge), was designed and proposed as a surface that facilitates cell adhesion in tissue engineering applications. The new matrix was developed in glycerol, an unconventional solvent, before the chemical functionalization of the polymer backbone, which provides the system with enhanced properties, such as increased stiffness and bioadhesiveness. Dex was modified introducing methacrylic groups, which are known to be sensitive to UV light. At the same time, Ge was functionalized with RGD moieties, known as promoters for cell adhesion. The printability of the systems was evaluated by exploiting the ability of glycerol to act as a co-initiator in the process, speeding up the kinetics of crosslinking. Following semi-IPNs formation, the solvent was removed by extensive solvent exchange with HEPES and CaCl2, leading to conversion into IPNs due to the ionic gelation of Ge chains. Mechanical properties were investigated and IPNs ability to promote osteoblasts adhesion was evaluated on thin-layer, 3D-printed disk films. Our results show a significant increase in adhesion on hydrogels decorated with RGD moieties, where osteoblasts adopted the spindle-shaped morphology typical of adherent mesenchymal cells. Our findings support the use of RGD-decorated Ge/Dex IPNs as new matrices able to support and facilitate cell adhesion in the perspective of bone tissue regeneration.
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- Luca Paoletti
- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Pathophysiology, Biocenter, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- CY Cergy Paris Université, CNRS, BioCIS, Cergy-Pontoise, France
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, BioCIS, Châtenay-Malabry, France
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- CY Cergy Paris Université, CNRS, BioCIS, Cergy-Pontoise, France
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, BioCIS, Châtenay-Malabry, France
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Rossi A, Pescara T, Gambelli AM, Gaggia F, Asthana A, Perrier Q, Basta G, Moretti M, Senin N, Rossi F, Orlando G, Calafiore R. Biomaterials for extrusion-based bioprinting and biomedical applications. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1393641. [PMID: 38974655 PMCID: PMC11225062 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1393641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Amongst the range of bioprinting technologies currently available, bioprinting by material extrusion is gaining increasing popularity due to accessibility, low cost, and the absence of energy sources, such as lasers, which may significantly damage the cells. New applications of extrusion-based bioprinting are systematically emerging in the biomedical field in relation to tissue and organ fabrication. Extrusion-based bioprinting presents a series of specific challenges in relation to achievable resolutions, accuracy and speed. Resolution and accuracy in particular are of paramount importance for the realization of microstructures (for example, vascularization) within tissues and organs. Another major theme of research is cell survival and functional preservation, as extruded bioinks have cells subjected to considerable shear stresses as they travel through the extrusion apparatus. Here, an overview of the main available extrusion-based printing technologies and related families of bioprinting materials (bioinks) is provided. The main challenges related to achieving resolution and accuracy whilst assuring cell viability and function are discussed in relation to specific application contexts in the field of tissue and organ fabrication.
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- Arianna Rossi
- Smart Manufacturing Laboratory, Engineering Department, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Laboratory for Endocrine Cell Transplant and Biohybrid Organs, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Laboratory for Endocrine Cell Transplant and Biohybrid Organs, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC, United States
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- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC, United States
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- Laboratory for Endocrine Cell Transplant and Biohybrid Organs, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Smart Manufacturing Laboratory, Engineering Department, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Smart Manufacturing Laboratory, Engineering Department, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Engineering Department, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC, United States
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Klara J, Onak S, Kowalczyk A, Wójcik K, Lewandowska-Łańcucka J. Photocrosslinked gelatin/chondroitin sulfate/chitosan-based composites with tunable multifunctionality for bone tissue regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132675. [PMID: 38845259 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Novel hydrogel-based multifunctional systems prepared utilizing photocrosslinking and freeze-drying processes (PhotoCross/Freeze-dried) dedicated for bone tissue regeneration are presented. Fabricated materials, composed of methacrylated gelatin, chitosan, and chondroitin sulfate, possess interesting features including bioactivity, biocompatibility, as well as antibacterial activity. Importantly, their degradation and swellability might be easily tuned by playing with the biopolymeric content in the photocrosllinked systems. To broaden the potential application and deliver the therapeutic features, mesoporous silica particles functionalized with methacrylate moieties decorated with hydroxyapatite and loaded with the antiosteoporotic drug, alendronate, (MSP-MA-HAp-ALN) were dispersed within the biopolymeric sol and photocrosslinked. It was demonstrated that the obtained composites are characterized by a significantly extended degradation time, ensuring optimal conditions for balancing hybrids removal with the deposition of fresh bone. We have shown that attachment of MSP-MA-HAp-ALN to the polymeric matrix minimizes the initial burst effect and provides a prolonged release of ALN (up to 22 days). Moreover, the biological evaluation in vitro suggested the capability of the resulted systems to promote bone remodeling. Developed materials might potentially serve as scaffolds that after implantation will fill up bone defects of various origin (osteoporosis, tumour resection, accidents) providing the favourable conditions for bone regeneration and supporting the infections' treatment.
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- Joanna Klara
- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Kraków, Poland; Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 7, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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Das S, Jegadeesan JT, Basu B. Gelatin Methacryloyl (GelMA)-Based Biomaterial Inks: Process Science for 3D/4D Printing and Current Status. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:2156-2221. [PMID: 38507816 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
Abstract
Tissue engineering for injured tissue replacement and regeneration has been a subject of investigation over the last 30 years, and there has been considerable interest in using additive manufacturing to achieve these goals. Despite such efforts, many key questions remain unanswered, particularly in the area of biomaterial selection for these applications as well as quantitative understanding of the process science. The strategic utilization of biological macromolecules provides a versatile approach to meet diverse requirements in 3D printing, such as printability, buildability, and biocompatibility. These molecules play a pivotal role in both physical and chemical cross-linking processes throughout the biofabrication, contributing significantly to the overall success of the 3D printing process. Among the several bioprintable materials, gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) has been widely utilized for diverse tissue engineering applications, with some degree of success. In this context, this review will discuss the key bioengineering approaches to identify the gelation and cross-linking strategies that are appropriate to control the rheology, printability, and buildability of biomaterial inks. This review will focus on the GelMA as the structural (scaffold) biomaterial for different tissues and as a potential carrier vehicle for the transport of living cells as well as their maintenance and viability in the physiological system. Recognizing the importance of printability toward shape fidelity and biophysical properties, a major focus in this review has been to discuss the qualitative and quantitative impact of the key factors, including microrheological, viscoelastic, gelation, shear thinning properties of biomaterial inks, and printing parameters, in particular, reference to 3D extrusion printing of GelMA-based biomaterial inks. Specifically, we emphasize the different possibilities to regulate mechanical, swelling, biodegradation, and cellular functionalities of GelMA-based bio(material) inks, by hybridization techniques, including different synthetic and natural biopolymers, inorganic nanofillers, and microcarriers. At the close, the potential possibility of the integration of experimental data sets and artificial intelligence/machine learning approaches is emphasized to predict the printability, shape fidelity, or biophysical properties of GelMA bio(material) inks for clinically relevant tissues.
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- Soumitra Das
- Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India 560012
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- Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India 560012
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Wu J, Xue W, Yun Z, Liu Q, Sun X. Biomedical applications of stimuli-responsive "smart" interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels. Mater Today Bio 2024; 25:100998. [PMID: 38390342 PMCID: PMC10882133 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.100998] [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: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
Abstract
In recent years, owing to the ongoing advancements in polymer materials, hydrogels have found increasing applications in the biomedical domain, notably in the realm of stimuli-responsive "smart" hydrogels. Nonetheless, conventional single-network stimuli-responsive "smart" hydrogels frequently exhibit deficiencies, including low mechanical strength, limited biocompatibility, and extended response times. In response, researchers have addressed these challenges by introducing a second network to create stimuli-responsive "smart" Interpenetrating Polymer Network (IPN) hydrogels. The mechanical strength of the material can be significantly improved due to the topological entanglement and physical interactions within the interpenetrating structure. Simultaneously, combining different network structures enhances the biocompatibility and stimulus responsiveness of the gel, endowing it with unique properties such as cell adhesion, conductivity, hemostasis/antioxidation, and color-changing capabilities. This article primarily aims to elucidate the stimulus-inducing factors in stimuli-responsive "smart" IPN hydrogels, the impact of the gels on cell behaviors and their biomedical application range. Additionally, we also offer an in-depth exposition of their categorization, mechanisms, performance characteristics, and related aspects. This review furnishes a comprehensive assessment and outlook for the advancement of stimuli-responsive "smart" IPN hydrogels within the biomedical arena. We believe that, as the biomedical field increasingly demands novel materials featuring improved mechanical properties, robust biocompatibility, and heightened stimulus responsiveness, stimuli-responsive "smart" IPN hydrogels will hold substantial promise for wide-ranging applications in this domain.
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- Jiuping Wu
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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Guo X, Li J, Wu Y, Xu L. Recent advancements in hydrogels as novel tissue engineering scaffolds for dental pulp regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130708. [PMID: 38460622 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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Although conventional root canal treatment offers an effective therapeutic solution, it negatively affects the viability of the affected tooth. In recent years, pulp regeneration technology has emerged as a novel method for treating irreversible pulpitis due to its ability to maintain tooth vitality. The successful implementation of this technique depends on scaffolds and transplantation of exogenous stem cells or recruitment of endogenous stem cells. Accordingly, the three-dimensional structure and viscoelastic characteristics of hydrogel scaffolds, which parallel those of the extracellular matrix, have generated considerable interest. Furthermore, hydrogels support the controlled release of regenerative drugs and to load a wide variety of bioactive molecules. By integrating antibacterial agents into the hydrogel matrix and stimulating an immune response, root canal disinfection can be significantly improved and the rate of pulp regeneration can be accelerated. This review aims to provide an overview of the clinical applications of hydrogels that have been reported in the last 5 years, and offer a comprehensive summary of the different approaches that have been utilized for the optimization of hydrogel scaffolds for pulp regeneration. Advancements and challenges in pulp regeneration using hydrogels treating aged teeth are discussed.
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- Xiaofei Guo
- Xiangya Shool of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease and Blood Purification, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China; School of Stomatology, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, Hunan 410219, China.
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Das S, Thimukonda Jegadeesan J, Basu B. Advancing Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: 3D Bioprinting of GelMA-Based Cell-Laden Electroactive Bioinks for Nerve Conduits. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:1620-1645. [PMID: 38345020 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Peripheral nerve injuries often result in substantial impairment of the neurostimulatory organs. While the autograft is still largely used as the "gold standard" clinical treatment option, nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) are currently considered a promising approach for promoting peripheral nerve regeneration. While several attempts have been made to construct NGCs using various biomaterial combinations, a comprehensive exploration of the process science associated with three-dimensional (3D) extrusion printing of NGCs with clinically relevant sizes (length: 20 mm; diameter: 2-8 mm), while focusing on tunable buildability using electroactive biomaterial inks, remains unexplored. In addressing this gap, we present here the results of the viscoelastic properties of a range of a multifunctional gelatin methacrylate (GelMA)/poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA)/carbon nanofiber (CNF)/gellan gum (GG) hydrogel bioink formulations and printability assessment using experiments and quantitative models. Our results clearly established the positive impact of the gellan gum on the enhancement of the rheological properties. Interestingly, the strategic incorporation of PEGDA as a secondary cross-linker led to a remarkable enhancement in the strength and modulus by 3 and 8-fold, respectively. Moreover, conductive CNF addition resulted in a 4-fold improvement in measured electrical conductivity. The use of four-component electroactive biomaterial ink allowed us to obtain high neural cell viability in 3D bioprinted constructs. While the conventionally cast scaffolds can support the differentiation of neuro-2a cells, the most important result has been the excellent cell viability of neural cells in 3D encapsulated structures. Taken together, our findings demonstrate the potential of 3D bioprinting and multimodal biophysical cues in developing functional yet critical-sized nerve conduits for peripheral nerve tissue regeneration.
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- Soumitra Das
- Laboratory for Biomaterials, Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials, Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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Ciarlantini C, Francolini I, Silvestro I, Mariano A, d'Abusco AS, Piozzi A. Design of bioactive and biomimetic scaffolds based on chitosan-alginate polyelectrolyte complexes for tissue engineering. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 327:121684. [PMID: 38171693 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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The replacement and regeneration of biological tissues by fabricating three-dimensional functionalized constructs that can improve material interaction with cells is an important challenge of tissue engineering. In this study, bioactive and biomimetic scaffolds based on chitosan-alginate polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) were fabricated by freeze-drying method and then crosslinked with CaCl2. Various chitosan-alginate (CS-AL) molar ratios were used to obtain PECs with different structural and mechanical properties. The CS1-AL2.3 scaffold showed to possess the best mechanical properties (8 MPa) and good pore morphology with an average size of 100-150 μm. After the crosslinking process, a less porous structure but with higher elastic modulus (30 MPa) was obtained. To make matrix bioactive and biomimetic, the CS1-AL2.3 system was first functionalized with 3,4-dihydroxyhydrocinnamic acid (HCAF) and then with PySO3 or Heparin to introduce groups/molecules mimicking the extracellular matrix. While the antioxidant properties of the scaffolds containing HCAF improved by 3 orders of magnitude, compared to the non-functionalized matrix, the introduction of sulfonic groups into the bioactive scaffold made the structure more porous and hydrophilic with respect to the heparinized one also favoring the penetration and proliferation of fibroblasts into the scaffold. These results indicate the potential of these novel systems for tissue engineering.
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- Clarissa Ciarlantini
- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biochemical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biochemical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy.
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Hou X, Lin L, Li K, Jiang F, Qiao D, Zhang B, Xie F. Towards superior biopolymer gels by enabling interpenetrating network structures: A review on types, applications, and gelation strategies. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 325:103113. [PMID: 38387158 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103113] [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: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Gels derived from single networks of natural polymers (biopolymers) typically exhibit limited physical properties and thus have seen constrained applications in areas like food and medicine. In contrast, gels founded on a synergy of multiple biopolymers, specifically polysaccharides and proteins, with intricate interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) structures, represent a promising avenue for the creation of novel gel materials with significantly enhanced properties and combined advantages. This review begins with the scrutiny of newly devised IPN gels formed through a medley of polysaccharides and/or proteins, alongside an introduction of their practical applications in the realm of food, medicine, and environmentally friendly solutions. Finally, based on the fact that the IPN gelation process and mechanism are driven by different inducing factors entwined with a diverse amalgamation of polysaccharides and proteins, our survey underscores the potency of physical, chemical, and enzymatic triggers in orchestrating the construction of crosslinked networks within these biomacromolecules. In these mixed systems, each specific inducer aligns with distinct polysaccharides and proteins, culminating in the generation of semi-IPN or fully-IPN gels through the intricate interpenetration between single networks and polymer chains or between two networks, respectively. The resultant IPN gels stand as paragons of excellence, characterized by their homogeneity, dense network structures, superior textural properties (e.g., hardness, elasticity, adhesion, cohesion, and chewability), outstanding water-holding capacity, and heightened thermal stability, along with guaranteed biosafety (e.g., nontoxicity and biocompatibility) and biodegradability. Therefore, a judicious selection of polymer combinations allows for the development of IPN gels with customized functional properties, adept at meeting precise application requirements.
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- Xinran Hou
- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre at HBUT, School of Life and Health Sciences, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre at HBUT, School of Life and Health Sciences, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre at HBUT, School of Life and Health Sciences, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre at HBUT, School of Life and Health Sciences, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK; Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.
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Mohanto S, Narayana S, Merai KP, Kumar JA, Bhunia A, Hani U, Al Fatease A, Gowda BHJ, Nag S, Ahmed MG, Paul K, Vora LK. Advancements in gelatin-based hydrogel systems for biomedical applications: A state-of-the-art review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127143. [PMID: 37793512 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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A gelatin-based hydrogel system is a stimulus-responsive, biocompatible, and biodegradable polymeric system with solid-like rheology that entangles moisture in its porous network that gradually protrudes to assemble a hierarchical crosslinked arrangement. The hydrolysis of collagen directs gelatin construction, which retains arginyl glycyl aspartic acid and matrix metalloproteinase-sensitive degeneration sites, further confining access to chemicals entangled within the gel (e.g., cell encapsulation), modulating the release of encapsulated payloads and providing mechanical signals to the adjoining cells. The utilization of various types of functional tunable biopolymers as scaffold materials in hydrogels has become highly attractive due to their higher porosity and mechanical ability; thus, higher loading of proteins, peptides, therapeutic molecules, etc., can be further modulated. Furthermore, a stimulus-mediated gelatin-based hydrogel with an impaired concentration of gellan demonstrated great shear thinning and self-recovering characteristics in biomedical and tissue engineering applications. Therefore, this contemporary review presents a concise version of the gelatin-based hydrogel as a conceivable biomaterial for various biomedical applications. In addition, the article has recapped the multiple sources of gelatin and their structural characteristics concerning stimulating hydrogel development and delivery approaches of therapeutic molecules (e.g., proteins, peptides, genes, drugs, etc.), existing challenges, and overcoming designs, particularly from drug delivery perspectives.
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- Sourav Mohanto
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore 575018, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore 575018, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad 382481, Gujrat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad 382481, Gujrat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore 575018, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore 575018, Karnataka, India; School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK.
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- Department of Bio-Sciences, School of Biosciences & Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Tiruvalam Rd, 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore 575018, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK
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Zhu Y, Chen J, Liu H, Zhang W. Photo-cross-linked Hydrogels for Cartilage and Osteochondral Repair. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:6567-6585. [PMID: 37956022 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Photo-cross-linked hydrogels, which respond to light and induce structural or morphological transitions, form a microenvironment that mimics the extracellular matrix of native tissue. In the last decades, photo-cross-linked hydrogels have been widely used in cartilage and osteochondral tissue engineering due to their good biocompatibility, ease of fabrication, rapid in situ gel-forming ability, and tunable mechanical and degradable properties. In this review, we systemically summarize the different types and physicochemical properties of photo-cross-linked hydrogels (including the materials and photoinitiators) and explore the biological properties modulated through the incorporation of additives, including cells, biomolecules, genes, and nanomaterials, into photo-cross-linked hydrogels. Subsequently, we compile the applications of photo-cross-linked hydrogels with a specific focus on cartilage and osteochondral repair. Finally, current limitations and future perspectives of photo-cross-linked hydrogels are also discussed.
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- Yue Zhu
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, Southeast University, 210096 Nanjing, China
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), 310058 Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, Southeast University, 210096 Nanjing, China
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), 310058 Hangzhou, China
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Kuddushi M, Deng X, Nayak J, Zhu S, Xu BB, Zhang X. A Transparent, Tough and Self-Healable Biopolymeric Composites Hydrogel for Open Wound Management. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:3810-3822. [PMID: 37624750 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Modern healthcare engineering requires a wound dressing solution supported by materials with outstanding features such as high biological compatibility, strong mechanical strength, and higher transparency with effective antibacterial properties. Here, we present a unique hydrogel technology consisting of two negatively charged biopolymers and a positively charged synthetic polymer. The interaction between charged polymers through hydrogen bonds has been created, which are revealed in the simulation by density functional theory and Fourier transform infrared spectra of individual polymers and the hydrogel film. The transparent hydrogel film dressings showed excellent stretchability, a higher water swelling ratio (60%), and strong mechanical strength (∼100 MPa) with self-healing abilities (85-90%). The fabricated hydrogel film showed stable blood clots (within 119 ± 15 s) with rapid hemostasis (<2%) properties and effective antibacterial studies against E. coli and S. aureus bacterial strains. In addition, the obtained hydrogel film also showed excellent cell viability on mouse fibroblast cells. With their enormous amenability to modification, these hydrogel films may serve as promising biomaterials for wound dressing applications.
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- Muzammil Kuddushi
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat 395007, Gujarat India
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, U.K
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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Paul S, Schrobback K, Tran PA, Meinert C, Davern JW, Weekes A, Nedunchezhiyan U, Klein TJ. GelMA-glycol chitosan hydrogels for cartilage regeneration: The role of uniaxial mechanical stimulation in enhancing mechanical, adhesive, and biochemical properties. APL Bioeng 2023; 7:036114. [PMID: 37692373 PMCID: PMC10492648 DOI: 10.1063/5.0160472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Untreated osteochondral defects are a leading cause of osteoarthritis, a condition that places a heavy burden on both patients and orthopedic surgeons. Although tissue engineering has shown promise for creating mechanically similar cartilage-like constructs, their integration with cartilage remains elusive. Therefore, a formulation of biodegradable, biocompatible biomaterial with sufficient mechanical and adhesive properties for cartilage repair is required. To accomplish this, we prepared biocompatible, photo-curable, mechanically robust, and highly adhesive GelMA-glycol chitosan (GelMA-GC) hydrogels. GelMA-GC hydrogels had a modulus of 283 kPa and provided a biocompatible environment (>70% viability of embedded chondrocytes) in long-term culture within a bovine cartilage ring. The adhesive strength of bovine chondrocyte-laden GelMA-GC hydrogel to bovine cartilage increased from 38 to 52 kPa over four weeks of culture. Moreover, intermittent uniaxial mechanical stimulation enhanced the adhesive strength to ∼60 kPa, indicating that the cartilage-hydrogel integration could remain secure and functional under dynamic loading conditions. Furthermore, gene expression data and immunofluorescence staining revealed the capacity of chondrocytes in GelMA-GC hydrogel to synthesize chondrogenic markers (COL2A1 and ACAN), suggesting the potential for tissue regeneration. The promising in vitro results of this work motivate further exploration of the potential of photo-curable GelMA-GC bioadhesive hydrogels for cartilage repair and regeneration.
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Centre for Genomics and Personalised Health, Translational Research Institute, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 37 Kent Street, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia
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Asim S, Tabish TA, Liaqat U, Ozbolat IT, Rizwan M. Advances in Gelatin Bioinks to Optimize Bioprinted Cell Functions. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2203148. [PMID: 36802199 PMCID: PMC10330013 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202203148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Gelatin is a widely utilized bioprinting biomaterial due to its cell-adhesive and enzymatically cleavable properties, which improve cell adhesion and growth. Gelatin is often covalently cross-linked to stabilize bioprinted structures, yet the covalently cross-linked matrix is unable to recapitulate the dynamic microenvironment of the natural extracellular matrix (ECM), thereby limiting the functions of bioprinted cells. To some extent, a double network bioink can provide a more ECM-mimetic, bioprinted niche for cell growth. More recently, gelatin matrices are being designed using reversible cross-linking methods that can emulate the dynamic mechanical properties of the ECM. This review analyzes the progress in developing gelatin bioink formulations for 3D cell culture, and critically analyzes the bioprinting and cross-linking techniques, with a focus on strategies to optimize the functions of bioprinted cells. This review discusses new cross-linking chemistries that recapitulate the viscoelastic, stress-relaxing microenvironment of the ECM, and enable advanced cell functions, yet are less explored in engineering the gelatin bioink. Finally, this work presents the perspective on the areas of future research and argues that the next generation of gelatin bioinks should be designed by considering cell-matrix interactions, and bioprinted constructs should be validated against currently established 3D cell culture standards to achieve improved therapeutic outcomes.
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- Saad Asim
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 49931 USA
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- Cardiovascular Division, Radcliff Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Pakistan
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- Engineering Science and Mechanics, Penn State, University Park, PA 16802, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Penn State, University Park, PA 16802, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Penn State, Hershey, PA 16802, USA
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cukurova University, Adana 01330, Turkey
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 49931 USA
- Health Research Institute, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 49931 USA
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Gan S, Zheng Z, Zhang M, Long L, Zhang X, Tan B, Zhu Z, Liao J, Chen W. Lyophilized Platelet-Rich Fibrin Exudate-Loaded Carboxymethyl Chitosan/GelMA Hydrogel for Efficient Bone Defect Repair. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37224006 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is an autologous growth factor carrier that promotes bone tissue regeneration, but its effectiveness is restrained by poor storage capabilities, uncontrollable concentration of growth factors, unstable shape, etc. Herein, we developed a photocrosslinkable composite hydrogel by incorporating lyophilized PRF exudate (LPRFe) into the carboxymethyl chitosan methacryloyl (CMCSMA)/gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogel to effectively solve the dilemma of PRF. The hydrogel possessed suitable physical properties and sustainable release ability of growth factors in LPRFe. The LPRFe-loaded hydrogel could improve the adhesion, proliferation, migration, and osteogenic differentiation of rat bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Furthermore, the animal experiments demonstrated that the hydrogel possessed excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, and the introduction of LPRFe in the hydrogel can effectively accelerate the bone healing process. Conclusively, the combination of LPRFe with CMCSMA/GelMA hydrogel may be a promising therapeutic approach for bone defects.
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- Shuaiqi Gan
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Oral Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Oral Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Oral Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Oral Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Oral Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Oral Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Jinjiang Out-patient Section, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Namjoo AR, Abrbekoh FN, Saghati S, Amini H, Saadatlou MAE, Rahbarghazi R. Tissue engineering modalities in skeletal muscles: focus on angiogenesis and immunomodulation properties. Stem Cell Res Ther 2023; 14:90. [PMID: 37061717 PMCID: PMC10105969 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-023-03310-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2023] Open
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Muscular diseases and injuries are challenging issues in human medicine, resulting in physical disability. The advent of tissue engineering approaches has paved the way for the restoration and regeneration of injured muscle tissues along with available conventional therapies. Despite recent advances in the fabrication, synthesis, and application of hydrogels in terms of muscle tissue, there is a long way to find appropriate hydrogel types in patients with congenital and/or acquired musculoskeletal injuries. Regarding specific muscular tissue microenvironments, the applied hydrogels should provide a suitable platform for the activation of endogenous reparative mechanisms and concurrently deliver transplanting cells and therapeutics into the injured sites. Here, we aimed to highlight recent advances in muscle tissue engineering with a focus on recent strategies related to the regulation of vascularization and immune system response at the site of injury.
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- Atieh Rezaei Namjoo
- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- General and Vascular Surgery Department, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Balitaan JNI, Luo WJ, Su YW, Yu CY, Wu TY, Chang CA, Jia HW, Lin SR, Hsiao CD, Yeh JM. Healing Wounds Efficiently with Biomimetic Soft Matter: Injectable Self-Healing Neutral Glycol Chitosan/Dibenzaldehyde-Terminated Poly(ethylene glycol) Hydrogel with Inherent Antibacterial Properties. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:552-565. [PMID: 36759183 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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The high prevalence of acquiring skin wounds, along with the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains that lead to infections, impose a threat to the physical, mental, and socioeconomic health of society. Among the wide array of wound dressings developed, hydrogels are regarded as a biomimetic soft matter of choice owing to their ability to provide a moist environment ideal for healing. Herein, neutral glycol chitosan (GC) was cross-linked via imine bonds with varying concentrations of dibenzaldehyde-terminated polyethylene glycol (DP) to give glycol chitosan/dibenzaldehyde-terminated polyethylene glycol hydrogels (GC/DP). These dynamic Schiff base linkages (absorption peak at 1638 cm-1) within the hydrogel structure endowed their ability to recover from damage as characterized by high-low strain exposure in continuous step strain rheology. Along with their good injectability and biodegradability, the hydrogels exhibited remarkable inhibition against E. coli, P. aeruginosa, and S. aureus. GC/DP hydrogels demonstrated high LC50 values in vivo using zebrafish embryos as a model system due to their relative biocompatibility and a remarkable 93.4 ± 0.88% wound contraction at 30-dpw against 49.1 ± 3.40% of the control. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study that developed injectable glycol chitosan/dibenzaldehyde-terminated polyethylene glycol self-healing hydrogels for application in wound healing with intrinsic bacteriostatic properties against the three bacteria.
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Guo L, Chen H, Li Y, Zhou J, Chen J. Biocompatible scaffolds constructed by chondroitin sulfate microspheres conjugated 3D-printed frameworks for bone repair. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 299:120188. [PMID: 36876803 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Most bone repair scaffolds are multi-connected channel structure, but the hollow structure is not conducive to the transmission of active factors, cells and so on. Here, microspheres were covalently integrated into 3D-printed frameworks to form composite scaffolds for bone repair. The frameworks composed of double bond modified gelatin (Gel-MA) and nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAP) provided strong support for related cells climbing and growth. Microspheres, which were made of Gel-MA and chondroitin sulfate A (CSA), were able to connect the frameworks like bridges, providing channels for cells migration. Additionally, CSA released from microspheres promoted the migration of osteoblasts and enhanced osteogenesis. The composite scaffolds could effectively repair mouse skull defect and improve MC3T3-E1 osteogenic differentiation. These observations confirm the bridging effect of microspheres rich in chondroitin sulfate and also determine that the composite scaffold can be as a promising candidate for enhanced bone repair.
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- Liangyu Guo
- School of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- School of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Saghir S, Imenes K, Schiavone G. Integration of hydrogels in microfabrication processes for bioelectronic medicine: Progress and outlook. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1150147. [PMID: 37034261 PMCID: PMC10079906 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1150147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Recent research aiming at the development of electroceuticals for the treatment of medical conditions such as degenerative diseases, cardiac arrhythmia and chronic pain, has given rise to microfabricated implanted bioelectronic devices capable of interacting with host biological tissues in synergistic modalities. Owing to their multimodal affinity to biological tissues, hydrogels have emerged as promising interface materials for bioelectronic devices. Here, we review the state-of-the-art and forefront in the techniques used by research groups for the integration of hydrogels into the microfabrication processes of bioelectronic devices, and present the manufacturability challenges to unlock their further clinical deployment.
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Petitjean N, Canadas P, Royer P, Noël D, Le Floc'h S. Cartilage biomechanics: From the basic facts to the challenges of tissue engineering. J Biomed Mater Res A 2022; 111:1067-1089. [PMID: 36583681 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Articular cartilage (AC) is the thin tissue that covers the long bone ends in the joints and that ensures the transmission of forces between adjacent bones while allowing nearly frictionless movements between them. AC repair is a technologic and scientific challenge that has been addressed with numerous approaches. A major deadlock is the capacity to take in account its complex mechanical properties in repair strategies. In this review, we first describe the major mechanical behaviors of AC for the non-specialists. Then, we show how researchers have progressively identified specific mechanical parameters using mathematical models. There are still gaps in our understanding of some of the observations concerning AC biomechanical properties, particularly the differences in extracellular matrix stiffness measured at the microscale and at the millimetric scale. Nevertheless, for bioengineering applications, AC repair strategies must take into account what are commonly considered the main mechanical features of cartilage: its ability to withstand high stresses through three main behaviors (elasticity, poroelasticity and swelling). Finally, we emphasize that future studies need to investigate AC mechanical properties at different scales, particularly the gradient of mechanical properties around cells and across the cartilage depth, and the differences in mechanical properties at different scales. This multi-scale approach could greatly enhance the success of AC restorative approaches.
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- LMGC, University of Montpellier, CNRS, Montpellier, France
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- IRMB, University of Montpellier, INSERM, Montpellier, France.,Clinical Immunology and Osteoarticular Disease Therapeutic Unit, Department of Rheumatology, CHU Montpellier, France
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Song M, Wang J, He J, Kan D, Chen K, Lu J. Synthesis of Hydrogels and Their Progress in Environmental Remediation and Antimicrobial Application. Gels 2022; 9:16. [PMID: 36661783 PMCID: PMC9858390 DOI: 10.3390/gels9010016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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As a kind of efficient adsorptive material, hydrogel has a wide application prospect within different fields, owing to its unique 3D network structures composed of polymers. In this paper, different synthetic strategies, crosslinking methods and their corresponding limitations and outstanding contributions of applications in the fields of removing environmental pollutants are reviewed to further provide a prospective view of their applications in water resources sustainability. Furthermore, the applications within the biomedical field, especially in wound dressing, are also reviewed in this paper, mainly due to their unique water retention ability, antibacterial ability, and good biocompatibility. Finally, the development direction of hydrogels in the fields of environmental remediation and biomedicine were summarized and prospected.
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- Mengshan Song
- Advanced Materials Research Central, Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research, Xi’an 710016, China
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- Advanced Materials Research Central, Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research, Xi’an 710016, China
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- Advanced Materials Research Central, Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research, Xi’an 710016, China
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- Advanced Materials Research Central, Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research, Xi’an 710016, China
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- Advanced Materials Research Central, Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research, Xi’an 710016, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Special Artificial Microstructure Materials and Technology, School of Physics Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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Guan S, Wang Y, Xie F, Wang S, Xu W, Xu J, Sun C. Carboxymethyl Chitosan and Gelatin Hydrogel Scaffolds Incorporated with Conductive PEDOT Nanoparticles for Improved Neural Stem Cell Proliferation and Neuronal Differentiation. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27238326. [PMID: 36500418 PMCID: PMC9740948 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Tissue engineering scaffolds provide biological and physiochemical cures to guide tissue recovery, and electrical signals through the electroactive materials possess tremendous potential to modulate the cell fate. In this study, a novel electroactive hydrogel scaffold was fabricated by assembling poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) nanoparticles on a carboxymethyl chitosan/gelatin (CMCS/Gel) composite hydrogel surface via in situ chemical polymerization. The chemical structure, morphology, conductivity, porosity, swelling rate, in vitro biodegradation, and mechanical properties of the prepared hydrogel samples were characterized. The adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of neural stem cells (NSCs) on conductive hydrogels were investigated. The CMCS/Gel-PEDOT hydrogels exhibited high porosity, excellent water absorption, improved thermal stability, and adequate biodegradability. Importantly, the mechanical properties of the prepared hydrogels were similar to those of brain tissue, with electrical conductivity up to (1.52 ± 0.15) × 10-3 S/cm. Compared to the CMCS/Gel hydrogel, the incorporation of PEDOT nanoparticles significantly improved the adhesion of NSCs, and supported long-term cell growth and proliferation in a three-dimensional (3D) microenvironment. In addition, under the differentiation condition, the conductive hydrogel also significantly enhanced neuronal differentiation with the up-regulation of β-tubulin III expression. These results suggest that CMCS/Gel-PEDOT hydrogels may be an attractive conductive substrate for further studies on neural tissue repair and regeneration.
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- Shui Guan
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- Dalian R&D Center for Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- Research & Educational Center for the Control Engineering of Translational Precision Medicine (R-ECCE-TPM), School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- Correspondence: (S.G.); (J.X.); (C.S.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- Dalian R&D Center for Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- Dalian R&D Center for Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- Dalian R&D Center for Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology & Panjin Institute of Industrial Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China
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- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China
- Correspondence: (S.G.); (J.X.); (C.S.)
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- Research & Educational Center for the Control Engineering of Translational Precision Medicine (R-ECCE-TPM), School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- Correspondence: (S.G.); (J.X.); (C.S.)
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Bhushan S, Singh S, Maiti TK, Sharma C, Dutt D, Sharma S, Li C, Tag Eldin EM. Scaffold Fabrication Techniques of Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering: A Critical Review. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:728. [PMID: 36550933 PMCID: PMC9774188 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9120728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Bone tissue engineering (BTE) is a promising alternative to repair bone defects using biomaterial scaffolds, cells, and growth factors to attain satisfactory outcomes. This review targets the fabrication of bone scaffolds, such as the conventional and electrohydrodynamic techniques, for the treatment of bone defects as an alternative to autograft, allograft, and xenograft sources. Additionally, the modern approaches to fabricating bone constructs by additive manufacturing, injection molding, microsphere-based sintering, and 4D printing techniques, providing a favorable environment for bone regeneration, function, and viability, are thoroughly discussed. The polymers used, fabrication methods, advantages, and limitations in bone tissue engineering application are also emphasized. This review also provides a future outlook regarding the potential of BTE as well as its possibilities in clinical trials.
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- Sakchi Bhushan
- Department of Paper Technology, IIT Roorkee, Saharanpur 247001, India
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- Department of Paper Technology, IIT Roorkee, Saharanpur 247001, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, IIT Roorkee, Saharanpur 247001, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, IIT Roorkee, Saharanpur 247001, India
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- Department of Paper Technology, IIT Roorkee, Saharanpur 247001, India
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, India
- School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China
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- School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China
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Zhang Y, Yin P, Huang J, Yang L, Liu Z, Fu D, Hu Z, Huang W, Miao Y. Scalable and high-throughput production of an injectable platelet-rich plasma (PRP)/cell-laden microcarrier/hydrogel composite system for hair follicle tissue engineering. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:465. [PMID: 36329527 PMCID: PMC9632161 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01671-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Tissue engineering of hair follicles (HFs) has enormous potential for hair loss treatment. However, certain challenges remain, including weakening of the dermal papilla cell (DPC) viability, proliferation, and HF inducibility, as well as the associated inefficient and tedious preparation process required to generate extracellular matrix (ECM)-mimicking substrates for biomolecules or cells. Herein, we utilized gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) and chitosan hydrogels to prepare scalable, monodispersed, and diameter-controllable interpenetrating network GelMA/chitosan-microcarriers (IGMs) loaded with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and seeded with DPCs, on a high-throughput microfluidic chip. RESULTS The ECM-mimicking hydrogels used for IGMs exhibited surface nano-topography and high porosity. Mass production of IGMs with distinct and precise diameters was achieved by adjusting the oil and aqueous phase flow rate ratio. Moreover, IGMs exhibited appropriate swelling and sustained growth factor release to facilitate a relatively long hair growth phase. DPCs seeded on PRP-loaded IGMs exhibited good viability (> 90%), adhesion, spreading, and proliferative properties (1.2-fold greater than control group). Importantly, PRP-loaded IGMs presented a higher hair inducibility of DPCs in vitro compared to the control and IGMs group (p < 0.05). Furthermore, DPC/PRP-laden IGMs were effectively mixed with epidermal cell (EPC)-laden GelMA to form a PRP-loaded DPC/EPC co-cultured hydrogel system (DECHS), which was subcutaneously injected into the hypodermis of nude mice. The PRP-loaded DECHS generated significantly more HFs (~ 35 per site) and novel vessels (~ 12 per site) than the other groups (p < 0.05 for each). CONCLUSION Taken together, these results illustrate that, based on high-throughput microfluidics, we obtained scalable and controllable production of ECM-mimicking IGMs and DECHS, which simulate an effective micro- and macro-environment to promote DPC bioactivity and hair regeneration, thus representing a potential new strategy for HF tissue engineering.
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- Yufan Zhang
- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Translation of Medical 3D Printing Application, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Biomechanics, Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
- Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Translation of Medical 3D Printing Application, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Biomechanics, Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
- Biomaterials Research Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 510515, Guangzhou, PR China.
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
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Preparation and Properties of Partial-Degradable ZrO 2-Chitosan Particles-GelMA Composite Scaffolds. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14194233. [PMID: 36236178 PMCID: PMC9570718 DOI: 10.3390/polym14194233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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In the field of bone repair, the inorganic-organic composite scaffold is a promising strategy for mimicking the compositions of the natural bone. In addition, as implants for repairing load-bearing sites, an inert permanent bone substitute composites with bioactive degradable ingredients may make full use of the composite scaffold. Herein, the porous zirconia (ZrO2) matrix was prepared via the template replication method, and the partial degradable ZrO2-chitosan particles-GelMA composite scaffolds with different chitosan/GelMA volume ratios were prepared through the vacuum infiltration method. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) and the scanning electron microscope (SEM) were adopted to observe the size of the chitosan particles and the morphologies of the composites scaffold. The mechanical properties, swelling properties, and degradation properties of the composite scaffolds were also characterized by the mechanical properties testing machine and immersion tests. The CCK-8 assay was adopted to test the biocompatibility of the composite scaffold preliminarily. The results show that chitosan particles as small as 60 nm were obtained. In addition, the ratio of chitosan/GelMA can influence the mechanical properties and the swelling and degradation behaviors of the composites scaffold. Furthermore, improved cell proliferation performance was obtained for the composite scaffolds.
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Li Z, Zhang Y, Zhao Y, Gao X, Zhu Z, Mao Y, Qian T. Graded-Three-Dimensional Cell-Encapsulating Hydrogel as a Potential Biologic Scaffold for Disc Tissue Engineering. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2022; 19:1001-1012. [PMID: 35962859 PMCID: PMC9478016 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-022-00480-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Intervertebral disk (IVD) degeneration, which can cause lower back pain, is a major predisposing factor for disability and can be managed through multiple approaches. However, there is no satisfactory strategy currently available to reconstruct and recover the natural properties of IVDs after degeneration. As tissue engineering develops, scaffolds with embedded cell cultures have proved critical for the successful regeneration of IVDs. METHODS In this study, an integrated scaffold for IVD replacement was developed. Through scanning electron microscopy and other mechanical measurements, we characterized the physical properties of different hydrogels. In addition, we simulated the physiological structure of natural IVDs. Nucleus pulposus (NP) cells and annulus fibrosus-derived stem cells (AFSCs) were seeded in gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogel at different concentrations to evaluate cell viability and matrix expression. RESULTS It was found that different concentrations of GelMA hydrogel can provide a suitable environment for cell survival. However, hydrogels with different mechanical properties influence cell adhesion and extracellular matrix component type I collagen, type II collagen, and aggrecan expression. CONCLUSION This tissue-engineered IVD implant had a similar structure and function as the native IVD, with the inner area mimicking the NP tissue and the outer area mimicking the stratified annulus fibrosus tissue. The new integrated scaffold demonstrated a good simulation of disc structure. The preparation of efficient and regeneration-promoting tissue-engineered scaffolds is an important issue that needs to be explored in the future. It is hoped that this work will provide new ideas and methods for the further construction of functional tissue replacement discs.
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- Zhixiang Li
- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Tissue Transplantation, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, China
- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515063, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, China.
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Tissue Transplantation, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Life Sciences, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, China.
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Tissue Transplantation, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, China.
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Liu J, Wu S, Ma J, Liu C, Dai T, Wu X, Zhao H, Zhou D. Polycaprolactone/Gelatin/Hydroxyapatite Electrospun Nanomembrane Materials Incorporated with Different Proportions of Attapulgite Synergistically Promote Bone Formation. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:4087-4103. [PMID: 36105619 PMCID: PMC9467850 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s372247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Purpose To enhance the osteoinductive effect of Hydroxyapatite (HA) in bone tissue engineering, this study manufactured polycaprolactone (PCL)/gelatin (GEL)/HA nanofibrous scaffolds incorporated with different ratios of attapulgite (ATP): HA (0:3, 0:0, 1:1, 2:1 and 3:0) by high-voltage electrospinning. The synergistic effect exerted by ATP and HA on bone formation was explored both in vivo and in vitro. Methods and Results First, we determined the group composition and crystal structure of the nanosheets by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses. Then, the physical properties of the scaffolds, including the modulus of elasticity, porosity and water absorption were evaluated. Moreover, the surface microstructure of the nanofibrous scaffolds was captured by Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). The biocompatibility of the fabricated scaffolds represented by cell counting kit 8 (CCK-8) and phalloidin staining was also assessed. Next, in vitro osteogenesis was evaluated. Real-time PCR, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining and Alizarin red S (ARS) staining results showed that the materials incorporated with HA and ATP at a ratio of 2:1 synergistically promoted more osteoblastic differentiation and extracellular mineralization than scaffolds doped with HA and ATP alone. Last, in vivo, Hematoxylin-Eosin staining (HE staining) and Masson staining showed that groups treated with HA and ATP acquired optimal patterns of bone regeneration. Conclusion This study clarified for the first time that the combination of HA and ATP orchestrated biomaterial-induced osseointegration, and the synergistic effect was more significant when the ratio of ATP/HA was 2:1. This conclusion also provides new ideas and a scientific basis for the development of functionalized nanomaterials in bone tissue engineering.
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- Jun Liu
- Medical Research Centre, The Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213164, People's Republic of China.,Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Research Centre, The Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213164, People's Republic of China.,Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Research Centre, The Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213164, People's Republic of China.,Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Research Centre, The Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213164, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Research Centre, The Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213164, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Research Centre, The Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213164, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Research Centre, The Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213164, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Research Centre, The Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213164, People's Republic of China
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Functional gelatin hydrogel scaffold with degraded-release of glutamine to enhance cellular energy metabolism for cartilage repair. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 221:923-933. [PMID: 36089087 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.09.039] [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: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Cartilage defect is one of the most common pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people globally. Due to lack of nutrition and local metabolic inertia, the repair of cartilage has always been a difficult problem to be urgently solved. Herein, a functional gelatin hydrogel scaffold (GelMA-AG) chemically modified with alanyl-glutamine (AG) is proposed and prepared. The GelMA-AG can release glutamine through in vivo degradation that can activate the energy metabolism process of chondrocytes, thus effectively promoting damaged cartilage repair. The results demonstrate that compared with the AG-free gelatin hydrogel (GelMA), GelMA-AG exhibits an increase in both the mitochondrial membrane potential level and the production of intracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP), while the intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) of chondrocytes is decreased, thus contributing to the higher level of cellular metabolism and the lower inflammation in cartilage tissue. In contrast to GelMA (Reduced Modulus (Er): 24.33 MPa), the Er value of the remodeled rabbit knee articular cartilage is up to 70.14 MPa, which is more comparable to natural cartilage. In particular, this strategy does not involve exogenous cells and growth factors, and the therapeutic strategy of actively regulating the metabolic microenvironment through a functional gelatin hydrogel scaffold represents a new and prospective idea for the design of tissue engineering biomaterials in cartilage repair with simplification and effectiveness.
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Fang J, Liao J, Zhong C, Lu X, Ren F. High-Strength, Biomimetic Functional Chitosan-Based Hydrogels for Full-Thickness Osteochondral Defect Repair. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:4449-4461. [PMID: 36070613 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Fabrication of a hydrogel scaffold for full-thickness osteochondral defect repair remains a grand challenge. Developing layered and multiphasic hydrogels to mimic the intrinsic hierarchical structure of the osteochondral unit is a promising strategy. Chitosan-based hydrogels are widely applied for biomedical applications. However, insufficient mechanical strength and lack of biological cues to restore damaged cartilage and subchondral tissue significantly hinder their application in osteochondral tissue engineering. In this study, a strong and tough, osteochondral-mimicking functional chitosan-based hydrogel (bilayer-gel) with an in situ mineralized, osteoconductive lower layer and a basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF)-incorporated, chondrogenic inducing upper layer was developed. The obtained bilayer-gel showed a depth-dependent gradient pore structure and composition. The strong double crosslinked hydrogel network and the homogeneous deposition of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HAp) at the lower layer provided a compressive strength of up to 2.5 MPa and a compressive strain of up to 40%. In vitro study showed that the bilayer-gel facilitates both chondrogenic differentiation in the upper layer and osteogenic differentiation in the lower layer. In vivo implantation revealed that the bilayer-gel could simultaneously promote hyaline cartilage and subchondral bone formation, thus resulting in an improved osteochondral reconstruction outcome. The present bilayer-gel thus shows great potential for full-thickness osteochondral defect repair.
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- Ju Fang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Key Lab of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610031, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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Velasco-Salgado C, Pontes-Quero GM, García-Fernández L, Aguilar MR, de Wit K, Vázquez-Lasa B, Rojo L, Abradelo C. The Role of Polymeric Biomaterials in the Treatment of Articular Osteoarthritis. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081644. [PMID: 36015270 PMCID: PMC9413163 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis is a high-prevalence joint disease characterized by the degradation of cartilage, subchondral bone thickening, and synovitis. Due to the inability of cartilage to self-repair, regenerative medicine strategies have become highly relevant in the management of osteoarthritis. Despite the great advances in medical and pharmaceutical sciences, current therapies stay unfulfilled, due to the inability of cartilage to repair itself. Additionally, the multifactorial etiology of the disease, including endogenous genetic dysfunctions and exogenous factors in many cases, also limits the formation of new cartilage extracellular matrix or impairs the regular recruiting of chondroprogenitor cells. Hence, current strategies for osteoarthritis management involve not only analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and/or viscosupplementation but also polymeric biomaterials that are able to drive native cells to heal and repair the damaged cartilage. This review updates the most relevant research on osteoarthritis management that employs polymeric biomaterials capable of restoring the viscoelastic properties of cartilage, reducing the symptomatology, and favoring adequate cartilage regeneration properties.
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- Carmen Velasco-Salgado
- Departamento de Química y Bioquímica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, Urbanización Montepríncipe, 28925 Alcorcon, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP), CSIC, Calle Juan de la Cierva, 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingienería, Biomateriales y Biotecnología CIBER-BBN, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Calle Monforte de Lemos S/N, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingienería, Biomateriales y Biotecnología CIBER-BBN, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Calle Monforte de Lemos S/N, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP), CSIC, Calle Juan de la Cierva, 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingienería, Biomateriales y Biotecnología CIBER-BBN, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Calle Monforte de Lemos S/N, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP), CSIC, Calle Juan de la Cierva, 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP), CSIC, Calle Juan de la Cierva, 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingienería, Biomateriales y Biotecnología CIBER-BBN, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Calle Monforte de Lemos S/N, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (ICTP), CSIC, Calle Juan de la Cierva, 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingienería, Biomateriales y Biotecnología CIBER-BBN, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Calle Monforte de Lemos S/N, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: (L.R.); (C.A.)
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- Departamento de Química y Bioquímica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, Urbanización Montepríncipe, 28925 Alcorcon, Spain
- Correspondence: (L.R.); (C.A.)
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Moon SH, Choi HN, Yang YJ. Natural/Synthetic Polymer Materials for Bioink Development. BIOTECHNOL BIOPROC E 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12257-021-0418-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Hu Q, Lu R, Liu S, Liu Y, Gu Y, Zhang H. 3D printing GelMA/PVA interpenetrating polymer networks scaffolds mediated with CuO nanoparticles for angiogenesis. Macromol Biosci 2022; 22:e2200208. [PMID: 35904133 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Biocompatible hydrogels have been considered one of the most well-known and promising in the various materials used in the fabrication of tissue-engineering scaffolds. Although considerable progress has been made in recent decades, many limitations remain, such as poor mechanical and degradation properties of biomaterials. In addition, vascularization of tissue-engineering scaffold is enduring challenge, which limited the fabrication and application of scaffold with clinically relevant dimension. To cover these challenges, in this work, a novel nanocomposite interpenetrating polymer networks (IPN) hydrogel scaffold consists of methacrylated gelatin (GelMA), poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) was fabricated by extrusion-based 3D printing and contained favorable biological and physicochemical properties, such as mechanical, degradation, and cytocompatibility properties, particularly conducive to angiogenesis in the scaffold. A series of physiochemical and biological characterizations of the photo-crosslinked and hydrogen-bonded crosslinked IPN scaffolds were performed. Results showed that the mechanical and degradation properties of the nanocompsite GelMA/PVA scaffolds were obviously improved compare to GelMA scaffolds with single network. In vitro cell experiments and a chick embryo angiogenesis (CEA) assay confirmed good cytocompatibility of the fabricated scaffold with adipose-derived stem and human umbilical vein endothelial cells and its potential to promote cell migration and angiogenesis. In conclusion, all together of results demonstrated that GelMA/PVA IPN scaffolds modified with CuONPs have great potential for fabrication of volumetric scaffolds and promote angiogenesis during tissue growth and repair. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Qingxi Hu
- Rapid Manufacturing Engineering Center, School of Mechatronical Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.,National Demonstration Center for Experimental Engineering Training Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Rapid Manufacturing Engineering Center, School of Mechatronical Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Rapid Manufacturing Engineering Center, School of Mechatronical Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.,Centre for Translational Bone, Joint and Soft Tissue Research, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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- Rapid Manufacturing Engineering Center, School of Mechatronical Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Department of general surgery, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University Shanghai Medical School, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Rapid Manufacturing Engineering Center, School of Mechatronical Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.,National Demonstration Center for Experimental Engineering Training Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200072, China
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Preparation, properties, and applications of gelatin-based hydrogels (GHs) in the environmental, technological, and biomedical sectors. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 218:601-633. [PMID: 35902015 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Gelatin's versatile functionalization offers prospects of facile and effective crosslinking as well as combining with other materials (e.g., metal nanoparticles, carbonaceous, minerals, and polymeric materials exhibiting desired functional properties) to form hybrid materials of improved thermo-mechanical, physio-chemical and biological characteristics. Gelatin-based hydrogels (GHs) and (nano)composite hydrogels possess unique functional features that make them appropriate for a wide range of environmental, technical, and biomedical applications. The properties of GHs could be balanced by optimizing the hydrogel design. The current review explores the various crosslinking techniques of GHs, their properties, composite types, and ultimately their end-use applications. GH's ability to absorb a large volume of water within the gel network via hydrogen bonding is frequently used for water retention (e.g., agricultural additives), and absorbency towards targeted chemicals from the environment (e.g., as wound dressings for absorbing exudates and in water treatment for absorbing pollutants). GH's controllable porosity makes its way to be used to restrict access to chemicals entrapped within the gel phase (e.g., cell encapsulation), regulate the release of encapsulated cargoes within the GH (e.g., drug delivery, agrochemicals release). GH's soft mechanics closely resembling biological tissues, make its use in tissue engineering to deliver suitable mechanical signals to neighboring cells. This review discussed the GHs as potential materials for the creation of biosensors, drug delivery systems, antimicrobials, modified electrodes, water adsorbents, fertilizers and packaging systems, among many others. The future research outlooks are also highlighted.
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Zhou M, Liao J, Li G, Yu Z, Xie D, Zhou H, Wang F, Ren Y, Xu R, Dai Y, Wang J, Huang J, Zhang R. Expandable carboxymethyl chitosan/cellulose nanofiber composite sponge for traumatic hemostasis. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 294:119805. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Anand R, Salar Amoli M, Huysecom AS, Amorim PA, Agten H, Geris L, Bloemen V. A tunable gelatin-hyaluronan dialdehyde/methacryloyl gelatin interpenetrating polymer network hydrogel for additive tissue manufacturing. Biomed Mater 2022; 17. [PMID: 35700719 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ac78b8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Methacryloyl gelatin (GelMA) is a versatile material for bioprinting because of its tunable physical properties and inherent bioactivity. Bioprinting of GelMA is often met with challenges such as lower viscosity of GelMA inks due to higher methacryloyl substitution and longer physical gelation time at room temperature. In this study, a tunable interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) hydrogel was prepared from gelatin-hyaluronan dialdehyde (Gel-HDA) Schiff's polymer, and 100% methacrylamide substituted GelMA for biofabrication through extrusion based bioprinting. Temperature sweep rheology measurements show a higher sol-gel transition temperature for IPN (30 °C) compared to gold standard GelMA (27 °C). Furthermore, to determine the tunability of the IPN hydrogel, several IPN samples were prepared by combining different ratios of Gel-HDA and GelMA achieving a compressive modulus ranging from 20.6 ± 2.48 KPa to 116.7 ± 14.80 KPa. Our results showed that the mechanical properties and printability at room temperature could be tuned by adjusting the ratios of GelMA and Gel-HDA. To evaluate cell response to the material, MC3T3-E1 mouse pre-osteoblast cells were embedded in hydrogels and 3D-printed, demonstrating excellent cell viability and proliferation after 10 d of 3Din vitroculture, making the IPN an interesting bioink for the fabrication of 3D constructs for tissue engineering applications.
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- Resmi Anand
- Prometheus, Division of Skeletal Tissue Engineering, KU Leuven, O&N 1, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.,Surface and Interface Engineered Materials (SIEM), Campus Group T, KU Leuven, Andreas Vesaliusstraat 13, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.,Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research and Super Speciality Hospital, Mahatma Gandhi University Campus at Thalappady, Kottayam, Kerala 686009, India
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- Surface and Interface Engineered Materials (SIEM), Campus Group T, KU Leuven, Andreas Vesaliusstraat 13, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Imaging & Pathology/OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Campus Sint-Rafaël, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Soft Matter, Rheology and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Prometheus, Division of Skeletal Tissue Engineering, KU Leuven, O&N 1, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.,Surface and Interface Engineered Materials (SIEM), Campus Group T, KU Leuven, Andreas Vesaliusstraat 13, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Prometheus, Division of Skeletal Tissue Engineering, KU Leuven, O&N 1, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.,Surface and Interface Engineered Materials (SIEM), Campus Group T, KU Leuven, Andreas Vesaliusstraat 13, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Prometheus, Division of Skeletal Tissue Engineering, KU Leuven, O&N 1, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.,Biomechanics Research Unit GIGA-R In Silico Medicine, Université de Liege, Quartier Hôpital, Avenue de l'Hôpital 11, Liège, Belgium.,Biomechanics Section, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 300C (2419), Leuven, Belgium
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- Prometheus, Division of Skeletal Tissue Engineering, KU Leuven, O&N 1, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.,Surface and Interface Engineered Materials (SIEM), Campus Group T, KU Leuven, Andreas Vesaliusstraat 13, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Li Q, Jiang Z, Ma L, Yin J, Gao Z, Shen L, Yang H, Cui Z, Ye H, Zhou H. A versatile embedding medium for freeform bioprinting with multi-crosslinking methods. Biofabrication 2022; 14. [PMID: 35705061 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ac7909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Embedded freeform writing addresses the contradiction between the material printability and biocompatibility for conventional extrusion-based bioprinting. However, the existing embedding mediums have limitations concerning the restricted printing temperature window, compatibility with bioinks or crosslinkers, and difficulties on medium removal. This work demonstrates a new embedding medium to meet the above demands, which composes of hydrophobically modified hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (H-HPMC) and Pluronic F-127 (PF-127). The adjustable hydrophobic and hydrophilic associations between the components permit tunable thermoresponsive rheological properties, providing a programable printing window. These associations are hardly compromised by additives without strong hydrophilic groups, which means it is compatible with the majority of bioink choices. We use polyethylene glycol 400, a strong hydrophilic polymer, to facilitate easy medium removal. The proposed medium enables freeform writing of the millimetric complex tubular structures with great shape fidelity and cell viability. Moreover, five bioinks with up to five different crosslinking methods are patterned into arbitrary geometries in one single medium, demonstrating its potential in heterogeneous tissue regeneration. Utilizing the rheological properties of the medium, an enhanced adhesion writing method is developed to optimize the structure's strand-to-strand adhesion. In summary, this versatile embedding medium provides excellent compatibility with multi-crosslinking methods and a tunable printing window, opening new opportunities for heterogeneous tissue regeneration.
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- Qi Li
- Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Rd., Hangzhou, 310058, CHINA
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- University of Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2JD, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhang Tang road, Zijingang Campus, Room 517,Xi-4-A, Hangzhou, 310058, CHINA
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- Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, CHINA
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- Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhang Tang road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, CHINA
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- Westlake University, 600 Dun Yu road, Hangzhou, 310024, CHINA
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- Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Rd., Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, CHINA
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- University of Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2JD, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
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- Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Oxford, OX1 3PJ, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
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- Mechanical Engineering , Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Rd., Hangzhou, 310058, CHINA
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Naseri E, Ahmadi A. A review on wound dressings: Antimicrobial agents, biomaterials, fabrication techniques, and stimuli-responsive drug release. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Ho TC, Chang CC, Chan HP, Chung TW, Shu CW, Chuang KP, Duh TH, Yang MH, Tyan YC. Hydrogels: Properties and Applications in Biomedicine. Molecules 2022; 27:2902. [PMID: 35566251 PMCID: PMC9104731 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 150] [Impact Index Per Article: 75.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Hydrogels are crosslinked polymer chains with three-dimensional (3D) network structures, which can absorb relatively large amounts of fluid. Because of the high water content, soft structure, and porosity of hydrogels, they closely resemble living tissues. Research in recent years shows that hydrogels have been applied in various fields, such as agriculture, biomaterials, the food industry, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. Along with the underlying technology improvements of hydrogel development, hydrogels can be expected to be applied in more fields. Although not all hydrogels have good biodegradability and biocompatibility, such as synthetic hydrogels (polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylamide, polyethylene glycol hydrogels, etc.), their biodegradability and biocompatibility can be adjusted by modification of their functional group or incorporation of natural polymers. Hence, scientists are still interested in the biomedical applications of hydrogels due to their creative adjustability for different uses. In this review, we first introduce the basic information of hydrogels, such as structure, classification, and synthesis. Then, we further describe the recent applications of hydrogels in 3D cell cultures, drug delivery, wound dressing, and tissue engineering.
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- Tzu-Chuan Ho
- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (T.-C.H.); (C.-W.S.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
- School of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Neuroscience Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Department of Electrical Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 840, Taiwan
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan;
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- Biomedical Engineering Research and Development Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan;
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (T.-C.H.); (C.-W.S.)
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- Graduate Institute of Animal Vaccine Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912, Taiwan;
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- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
- Research Center for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Education and Research, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan
- Center of General Education, Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, Kaohsiung 821, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan; (T.-C.H.); (C.-W.S.)
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
- School of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Animal Vaccine Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912, Taiwan;
- Research Center for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Center for Cancer Research, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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Crosby CO, Stern B, Kalkunte N, Pedahzur S, Ramesh S, Zoldan J. Interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels as bioactive scaffolds for tissue engineering. REV CHEM ENG 2022; 38:347-361. [PMID: 35400772 PMCID: PMC8993131 DOI: 10.1515/revce-2020-0039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Tissue engineering, after decades of exciting progress and monumental breakthroughs, has yet to make a significant impact on patient health. It has become apparent that a dearth of biomaterial scaffolds that possess the material properties of human tissue while remaining bioactive and cytocompatible has been partly responsible for this lack of clinical translation. Herein, we propose the development of interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels as materials that can provide cells with an adhesive extracellular matrix-like 3D microenvironment while possessing the mechanical integrity to withstand physiological forces. These hydrogels can be synthesized from biologically-derived or synthetic polymers, the former polymer offering preservation of adhesion, degradability, and microstructure and the latter polymer offering tunability and superior mechanical properties. We review critical advances in the enhancement of mechanical strength, substrate-scale stiffness, electrical conductivity, and degradation in IPN hydrogels intended as bioactive scaffolds in the past five years. We also highlight the exciting incorporation of IPN hydrogels into state-of-the-art tissue engineering technologies, such as organ-on-a-chip and bioprinting platforms. These materials will be critical in the engineering of functional tissue for transplant, disease modeling, and drug screening.
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- Cody O. Crosby
- University of Texas at Austin, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Austin, Texas
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- University of Texas at Austin, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Austin, Texas
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- University of Texas at Austin, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Austin, Texas
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- University of Texas at Austin, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Austin, Texas
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- University of Texas at Austin, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Austin, Texas
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- University of Texas at Austin, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Austin, Texas
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Lu J, Hu O, Gu J, Chen G, Ye D, Hou L, Zhang X, Jiang X. Tough and anti-fatigue double network gelatin/polyacrylamide/DMSO/Na2SO4 ionic conductive organohydrogel for flexible strain sensor. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Gupta A, Lee J, Ghosh T, Nguyen VQ, Dey A, Yoon B, Um W, Park JH. Polymeric Hydrogels for Controlled Drug Delivery to Treat Arthritis. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:540. [PMID: 35335915 PMCID: PMC8948938 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14030540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are disabling musculoskeletal disorders that affect joints and cartilage and may lead to bone degeneration. Conventional delivery of anti-arthritic agents is limited due to short intra-articular half-life and toxicities. Innovations in polymer chemistry have led to advancements in hydrogel technology, offering a versatile drug delivery platform exhibiting tissue-like properties with tunable drug loading and high residence time properties This review discusses the advantages and drawbacks of polymeric materials along with their modifications as well as their applications for fabricating hydrogels loaded with therapeutic agents (small molecule drugs, immunotherapeutic agents, and cells). Emphasis is given to the biological potentialities of hydrogel hybrid systems/micro-and nanotechnology-integrated hydrogels as promising tools. Applications for facile tuning of therapeutic drug loading, maintaining long-term release, and consequently improving therapeutic outcome and patient compliance in arthritis are detailed. This review also suggests the advantages, challenges, and future perspectives of hydrogels loaded with anti-arthritic agents with high therapeutic potential that may alter the landscape of currently available arthritis treatment modalities.
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- Anuradha Gupta
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
- Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea
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Wang L, Cao Y, Shen Z, Li M, Zhang W, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Duan J, Ma Z, Sang S. 3D printed GelMA/carboxymethyl chitosan composite scaffolds for vasculogenesis. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2022.2032702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Lijing Wang
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors and Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
- Key Lab of Advanced Transducers and Intelligent Control System of the Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors and Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
- Key Lab of Advanced Transducers and Intelligent Control System of the Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
- College of Information Science and Engineering, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors and Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
- Key Lab of Advanced Transducers and Intelligent Control System of the Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors and Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
- Key Lab of Advanced Transducers and Intelligent Control System of the Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors and Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
- Key Lab of Advanced Transducers and Intelligent Control System of the Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors and Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
- Key Lab of Advanced Transducers and Intelligent Control System of the Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors and Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
- Key Lab of Advanced Transducers and Intelligent Control System of the Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors and Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
- Key Lab of Advanced Transducers and Intelligent Control System of the Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors and Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
- Key Lab of Advanced Transducers and Intelligent Control System of the Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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Bupphathong S, Quiroz C, Huang W, Chung PF, Tao HY, Lin CH. Gelatin Methacrylate Hydrogel for Tissue Engineering Applications—A Review on Material Modifications. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15020171. [PMID: 35215284 PMCID: PMC8878046 DOI: 10.3390/ph15020171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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To recreate or substitute tissue in vivo is a complicated endeavor that requires biomaterials that can mimic the natural tissue environment. Gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) is created through covalent bonding of naturally derived polymer gelatin and methacrylic groups. Due to its biocompatibility, GelMA receives a lot of attention in the tissue engineering research field. Additionally, GelMA has versatile physical properties that allow a broad range of modifications to enhance the interaction between the material and the cells. In this review, we look at recent modifications of GelMA with naturally derived polymers, nanomaterials, and growth factors, focusing on recent developments for vascular tissue engineering and wound healing applications. Compared to polymers and nanoparticles, the modifications that embed growth factors show better mechanical properties and better cell migration, stimulating vascular development and a structure comparable to the natural-extracellular matrix.
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- Sasinan Bupphathong
- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan; (S.B.); (H.-Y.T.)
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- International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan;
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- Department of Orthodontics, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ 07103, USA;
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan; (S.B.); (H.-Y.T.)
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan; (S.B.); (H.-Y.T.)
- Correspondence:
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Wu Y, Zhang X, Tan B, Shan Y, Zhao X, Liao J. Near-infrared light control of GelMA/PMMA/PDA hydrogel with mild photothermal therapy for skull regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2022; 133:112641. [PMID: 35034819 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2022.112641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The development of bone tissue engineering indicates some new paths for bone defect repair. Mild photothermal therapy (PTT) is flourishing as an exciting potential method for bone regeneration. Polydopamine nanoparticles exhibit good absorption at infrared wavelengths and can be used as a viable option for the application of mild PTT to bone defects. Herein, a gelatin-methacryloyl/poly(methyl methacrylate)/polydopamine (GelMA/PMMA/PDA) hydrogel was formulated and assessed in terms of mechanical and biological features. We observed that the addition of methacryloyl groups into gelatin and the introduction of PMMA improved the mechanical properties of the hydrogel and ensure the biosecurity. The GelMA/PMMA/PDA hydrogel demonstrated favorable photothermal ability, biocompatibility, and osteogenic effect. In the rat skull defect model, the GelMA/PMMA/PDA hydrogel with mild PTT possesses better bone repair compared with hydrogel-only and control groups. Thus, this mild photothermal hydrogel platform has a beneficial osteogenic ability and provides a novel approach to treat bone defects.
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- Yanting Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China.
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Wei H, Li S, Liu Z, Chen H, Liu Y, Li W, Wang G. Preparation and characterization of starch-cellulose interpenetrating network hydrogels based on sequential Diels-Alder click reaction and photopolymerization. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 194:962-973. [PMID: 34848242 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.11.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Herein, starch-cellulose interpenetrating network (IPN) hydrogels were fabricated by sequential Diels-Alder click reaction and photopolymerization in water. Moreover, β-cyclodextrin, a commonly used host molecule in supramolecular chemistry, was also introduced to improve the performance of the IPN hydrogel. Firstly, the starch-based dienes were synthesized by modifying starch with N-maleoyl-β-alanine, and the cellulose-based dienophiles were obtained by the reaction of cellulose and furfurylamide succinate; Secondly, the as-synthesized starch-based dienes, cellulose-based dienophiles, polymerizable β-cyclodextrin, crosslinker, and acrylamide were dissolved in water and obtained a transparent solution. The solution was maintained in a water bath of 50 °C for 3 h, forming the first network via catalyst-free click Diels-Alder reaction, subsequently, the second network was formed by photopolymerization. Their preparation conditions were optimized via one-factor experiments and their properties and structures were characterized. Finally, 5- fluorouracil (5-Fu) was used as a model drug to study the sustained release behavior of the drug-loaded hydrogels. Release profile was found to fit in Ritger-Peppas kinetic model and polymer relaxation and drug diffusion made a valuable contribution to drug release. Taking into account the virtues of easily controllable photopolymerization and catalyst-free Diels-Alder reaction, the strategy described here has a potential application in the preparation of IPN hydrogels.
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- Hongliang Wei
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- The Third Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, PR China
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