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Alfei S, Giordani P, Zuccari G. Synthesis and Physicochemical Characterization of Gelatine-Based Biodegradable Aerogel-like Composites as Possible Scaffolds for Regenerative Medicine. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5009. [PMID: 38732231 PMCID: PMC11084852 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25095009] [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: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Regenerative medicine is an interdisciplinary field aiming at restoring pathologically damaged tissues and whole organs by cell transplantation in combination with proper supporting scaffolds. Gelatine-based ones are very attractive due to their biocompatibility, rapid biodegradability, and lack of immunogenicity. Gelatine-based composite hydrogels, containing strengthening agents to improve their modest mechanical properties, have been demonstrated to act as extracellular matrices (ECMs), thus playing a critical role in "organ manufacturing". Inspired by the lysyl oxidase (LO)-mediated process of crosslinking, which occurs in nature to reinforce collagen, we have recently developed a versatile protocol to crosslink gelatine B (Gel B) in the presence or absence of LO, using properly synthesized polystyrene- and polyacrylic-based copolymers containing the amine or aldehyde groups needed for crosslinking reactions. Here, following the developed protocol with slight modifications, we have successfully crosslinked Gel B in different conditions, obtaining eight out of nine compounds in high yield (57-99%). The determined crosslinking degree percentage (CP%) evidenced a high CP% for compounds obtained in presence of LO and using the styrenic amine-containing (CP5/DMAA) and acrylic aldehyde-containing (CPMA/DMAA) copolymers as crosslinking agents. ATR-FTIR analyses confirmed the chemical structure of all compounds, while optical microscopy demonstrated cavernous, crater-like, and labyrinth-like morphologies and cavities with a size in the range 15-261 µm. An apparent density in the range 0.10-0.45 g/cm3 confirmed the aerogel-like structure of most samples. Although the best biodegradation profile was observed for the sample obtained using 10% CP5/DMAA (M3), high swelling and absorption properties, high porosity, and good biodegradation profiles were also observed for samples obtained using the 5-10% CP5/DMAA (M4, 5, 6) and 20% CPMA/DMAA (M9) copolymers. Collectively, in this work of synthesis and physicochemical characterization, new aerogel-like composites have been developed and, based on their characteristics, which fit well within the requirements for TE, five candidates (M3, M4, M5, M6, and M9) suitable for future biological experiments on cell adhesion, infiltration and proliferation, to confirm their effective functioning, have been identified.
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- Silvana Alfei
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano, 16148 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano, 16148 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Genoa, Viale Cembrano, 16148 Genoa, Italy
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Aytekin E, Vurat MT, Elçin AE, Elçin YM. Decellularized Bone Matrix/45S5 Bioactive Glass Biocomposite Hydrogel-Based Constructs with Angiogenic and Osteogenic Properties: Ex Ovo and Ex Vivo Evaluations. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300295. [PMID: 38102878 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300295] [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: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Decellularized extracellular matrix is often used to create an in vivo-like environment that supports cell growth and proliferation, as it reflects the micro/macrostructure and molecular composition of tissues. On the other hand, bioactive glasses (BG) are surface-reactive glass-ceramics that can convert to hydroxyapatite in vivo and promote new bone formation. This study is designed to evaluate the key properties of a novel angiogenic and osteogenic biocomposite graft made of bovine decellularized bone matrix (DBM) hydrogel and 45S5 BG microparticles (10 and 20 wt%) to combine the existing superior properties of both biomaterial classes. Morphological, physicochemical, mechanical, and thermal characterizations of DBM and DBM/BG composite hydrogels are performed. Their in vitro biocompatibility is confirmed by cytotoxicity and hemocompatibility analyses. Ex vivo chick embryo aortic arch and ex ovo chick chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assays reveal that the present pro-angiogenic property of DBM hydrogels is enhanced by the incorporation of BG. Histochemical stainings (Alcian blue and Alizarin red) and digital image analysis of ossification on hind limbs of embryos used in the CAM model reveal the osteogenic potential of biomaterials. The findings support the notion that the developed DBM/BG composite hydrogel constructs have the potential to be a suitable graft for bone repair.
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- Ekin Aytekin
- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, 06100, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, 06100, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, 06100, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, 06100, Turkey
- Biovalda Health Technologies, Inc., Ankara, 06830, Turkey
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Şeker Ş, Aral D, Elçin AE, Yaşar Murat E. Biomimetic mineralization of platelet lysate/oxidized dextran cryogel as a macroporous 3D composite scaffold for bone repair. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:025006. [PMID: 38194711 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad1c9a] [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: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Scaffold development approaches using autologous sources for tissue repair are of great importance in obtaining bio-active/-compatible constructs. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) containing various growth factors and platelet lysate (PL) derived from PRP are autologous products that have the potential to accelerate the tissue repair response by inducing a transient inflammatory event. Considering the regenerative capacity of PRP and PL, PRP/PL-based scaffolds are thought to hold great promise for tissue engineering as a natural source of autologous growth factors and a provider of mechanical support for cells. Here, a bio-mineralized PRP-based scaffold was developed using oxidized dextran (OD) and evaluated for future application in bone tissue engineering. Prepared PL/OD scaffolds were incubated in simulated body fluid (SBF) for 7, 14 and 21 d periods. Mineralized PL/OD scaffolds were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis, porosity and compression tests. SEM and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy analyses revealed mineral accumulation on the PL/OD scaffold as a result of SBF incubation.In vitrocytotoxicity andin vitrohemolysis tests revealed that the scaffolds were non-toxic and hemocompatible. Additionally, human osteoblasts (hOBs) exhibited good attachment and spreading behavior on the scaffolds and maintained their viability throughout the culture period. The alkaline phosphatase activity assay and calcium release results revealed that PL/OD scaffolds preserved the osteogenic properties of hOBs. Overall, findings suggest that mineralized PL/OD scaffold may be a promising scaffold for bone tissue engineering.
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- Şükran Şeker
- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
- Biovalda Health Technologies, Inc., Ankara, Turkey
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Xu P, Kankala RK, Wang S, Chen A. Decellularized extracellular matrix-based composite scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Regen Biomater 2023; 11:rbad107. [PMID: 38173774 PMCID: PMC10761212 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbad107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Despite the considerable advancements in fabricating polymeric-based scaffolds for tissue engineering, the clinical transformation of these scaffolds remained a big challenge because of the difficulty of simulating native organs/tissues' microenvironment. As a kind of natural tissue-derived biomaterials, decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM)-based scaffolds have gained attention due to their unique biomimetic properties, providing a specific microenvironment suitable for promoting cell proliferation, migration, attachment and regulating differentiation. The medical applications of dECM-based scaffolds have addressed critical challenges, including poor mechanical strength and insufficient stability. For promoting the reconstruction of damaged tissues or organs, different types of dECM-based composite platforms have been designed to mimic tissue microenvironment, including by integrating with natural polymer or/and syntenic polymer or adding bioactive factors. In this review, we summarized the research progress of dECM-based composite scaffolds in regenerative medicine, highlighting the critical challenges and future perspectives related to the medical application of these composite materials.
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- Peiyao Xu
- Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, PR China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology (Huaqiao University), Xiamen, Fujian 361021, PR China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, PR China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology (Huaqiao University), Xiamen, Fujian 361021, PR China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, PR China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology (Huaqiao University), Xiamen, Fujian 361021, PR China
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, PR China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology (Huaqiao University), Xiamen, Fujian 361021, PR China
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The low regenerative potential of the human body hinders proper regeneration of dysfunctional or lost tissues and organs due to trauma, congenital defects, and diseases. Tissue or organ transplantation has hence been a major conventional option for replacing the diseased or dysfunctional body parts of the patients. In fact, a great number of patients on waiting lists would benefit tremendously if tissue and organs could be replaced with biomimetic spare parts on demand. Herein, regenerative medicine and advanced biomaterials strive to reach this distant goal. Tissue engineering aims to create new biological tissue or organ substitutes, and promote regeneration of damaged or diseased tissue and organs. This approach has been jointly evolving with the major advances in biomaterials, stem cells, and additive manufacturing technologies. In particular, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting utilizes 3D printing to fabricate viable tissue-like structures (perhaps organs in the future) using bioinks composed of special hydrogels, cells, growth factors, and other bioactive contents. A third generation of multifunctional biomaterials could also show opportunities for building biomimetic scaffolds, upon which to regenerate stem cells in vivo. Besides, decellularization technology based on isolation of extracellular matrix of tissue and organs from their inhabiting cells is presented as an alternative to synthetic biomaterials. Today, the gained knowledge of functional microtissue engineering and biointerfaces, along with the remarkable advances in pluripotent stem cell technology, seems to be instrumental for the development of more realistic microphysiological 3D in vitro tissue models, which can be utilized for personalized disease modeling and drug development. This chapter will discuss the recent advances in the field of regenerative medicine and biomaterials, alongside challenges, limitations, and potentials of the current technologies.
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- Şükran Şeker
- Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara University Faculty of Science, Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara, Turkey.
- Biovalda Health Technologies, Inc., Ankara, Turkey.
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Decellularized tendon-based heparinized nanocomposite scaffolds for prospective regenerative applications: Chemical, physical, thermal, mechanical and in vitro biological evaluations. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2022; 134:105387. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Chen M, Jiang R, Deng N, Zhao X, Li X, Guo C. Natural polymer-based scaffolds for soft tissue repair. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:954699. [PMID: 35928962 PMCID: PMC9343850 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.954699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Soft tissues such as skin, muscle, and tendon are easily damaged due to injury from physical activity and pathological lesions. For soft tissue repair and regeneration, biomaterials are often used to build scaffolds with appropriate structures and tailored functionalities that can support cell growth and new tissue formation. Among all types of scaffolds, natural polymer-based scaffolds attract much attention due to their excellent biocompatibility and tunable mechanical properties. In this comprehensive mini-review, we summarize recent progress on natural polymer-based scaffolds for soft tissue repair, focusing on clinical translations and materials design. Furthermore, the limitations and challenges, such as unsatisfied mechanical properties and unfavorable biological responses, are discussed to advance the development of novel scaffolds for soft tissue repair and regeneration toward clinical translation.
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- Meiwen Chen
- Hangzhou Women’s Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
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- Hangzhou Women’s Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
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- Hangzhou Women’s Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
- *Correspondence: Xiangjuan Li, ; Chengchen Guo,
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
- *Correspondence: Xiangjuan Li, ; Chengchen Guo,
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Chen L, Cheng G, Meng S, Ding Y. Collagen Membrane Derived from Fish Scales for Application in Bone Tissue Engineering. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14132532. [PMID: 35808577 PMCID: PMC9269230 DOI: 10.3390/polym14132532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Guided tissue/bone regeneration (GTR/GBR) is currently the main treatment for alveolar bone regeneration. The commonly used barrier membranes in GTR/GBR are collagen membranes from mammals such as porcine or cattle. Fish collagen is being explored as a potential substitute for mammalian collagen due to its low cost, no zoonotic risk, and lack of religious constraints. Fish scale is a multi-layer natural collagen composite with high mechanical strength, but its biomedical application is limited due to the low denaturation temperature of fish collagen. In this study, a fish scale collagen membrane with a high denaturation temperature of 79.5 °C was prepared using an improved method based on preserving the basic shape of fish scales. The fish scale collagen membrane was mainly composed of type I collagen and hydroxyapatite, in which the weight ratios of water, organic matter, and inorganic matter were 20.7%, 56.9%, and 22.4%, respectively. Compared to the Bio-Gide® membrane (BG) commonly used in the GTR/GBR, fish scale collagen membrane showed good cytocompatibility and could promote late osteogenic differentiation of cells. In conclusion, the collagen membrane prepared from fish scales had good thermal stability, cytocompatibility, and osteogenic activity, which showed potential for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Liang Chen
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (L.C.); (G.C.); (S.M.)
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Periodontology, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (L.C.); (G.C.); (S.M.)
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Periodontology, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (L.C.); (G.C.); (S.M.)
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Periodontology, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (L.C.); (G.C.); (S.M.)
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Periodontology, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Correspondence:
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The effect of extracellular matrix remodeling on material-based strategies for bone regeneration: Review article. Tissue Cell 2022; 76:101748. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2022.101748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Tüzün-Antepli B, Elçin AE, Elçin YM. Construction of micro-grooved PCL/nanohydroxyapatite membranes by non-solvent induced phase separation method and its evaluation for use as a substrate for human periodontal ligament fibroblasts. Chem Eng Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2021.117120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Cui W, Yang L, Ullah I, Yu K, Zhao Z, Gao X, Liu T, Liu M, Li P, Wang J, Guo X. Biomimetic porous scaffolds containing decellularized small intestinal submucosa and Sr 2+/Fe 3+co-doped hydroxyapatite accelerate angiogenesis/osteogenesis for bone regeneration. Biomed Mater 2022; 17. [PMID: 35026740 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ac4b45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The design of bone scaffolds is predominately aimed to well reproduce the natural bony environment by imitating the architecture/composition of host bone. Such biomimetic biomaterials are gaining increasing attention and acknowledged quite promising for bone tissue engineering. Herein, novel biomimetic bone scaffolds containing decellularized small intestinal submucosa matrix (SIS-ECM) and Sr2+/Fe3+co-doped hydroxyapatite (SrFeHA) are fabricated for the first time by the sophisticated self-assembled mineralization procedure, followed by cross-linking and lyophilization post-treatments. The results indicate the constructed SIS/SrFeHA scaffolds are characterized by highly porous structures, rough microsurface and improved mechanical strength, as well as efficient releasing of bioactive Sr2+/Fe3+and ECM components. These favorable physico-chemical properties endow SIS/SrFeHA scaffolds with an architectural/componential biomimetic bony environment which appears to be highly beneficial for inducing angiogenesis/osteogenesis both in vitro and in vivo. In particular, the cellular functionality and bioactivity of endotheliocytes/osteoblasts are significantly enhanced by SIS/SrFeHA scaffolds, and the cranial defects model further verifies the potent ability of SIS/SrFeHA to accelerate in vivo vascularization and bone regeneration following implantation. In this view these results highlight the considerable angiogenesis/osteogenesis potential of biomimetic porous SIS/SrFeHA scaffolds for inducing bone regeneration and thus may afford a new promising alternative for bone tissue engineering.
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- Wei Cui
- orthopaedics, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Puai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hanzheng avenue 473, Wuhan, 430000, CHINA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Yishan Road 600, Shanghai, Wuhan, 430074, CHINA
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- Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-Bionics Chinese Academy of Sciences, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, CHINA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Wuhan, Hubei, 430000, CHINA
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- orthopaedics, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Puai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hanzheng avenue 473, Wuhan, 430000, CHINA
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- orthopaedics, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Puai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hanzheng avenue 473, Wuhan, 430000, CHINA
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- orthopaedics, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Puai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hanzheng avenue 473, Wuhan, 430000, CHINA
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- orthopaedics, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Puai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hanzheng avenue 473, Wuhan, 430000, CHINA
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- orthopaedics, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Puai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hanzheng avenue 473, Wuhan, 430000, CHINA
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- orthopaedics, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Puai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hanzheng avenue 473, Wuhan, 430000, CHINA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, Hubei, 430000, CHINA
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Parmaksiz M, Elçin AE, Elçin YM. Decellularized Cell Culture ECMs Act as Cell Differentiation Inducers. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2021; 16:569-584. [PMID: 32170583 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-020-09963-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Decellularized tissues and organs have aroused considerable interest for developing functional bio-scaffolds as natural templates in tissue engineering applications. More recently, the use of natural extracellular matrix (ECM) extracted from the in vitro cell cultures for cellular applications have come into question. It is well known that the microenvironment largely defines cellular properties. Thus, we have anticipated that the ECMs of the cells with different potency levels should likely possess different effects on cell cultures. To test this, we have comparatively evaluated the differentiative effects of ECMs derived from the cultures of human somatic dermal fibroblasts, human multipotent bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, and human induced pluripotent stem cells on somatic dermal fibroblasts. Although challenges remain, the data suggest that the use of cell culture-based extracellular matrices perhaps may be considered as an alternative approach for the differentiation of even somatic cells into other cell types.
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- Mahmut Parmaksiz
- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey. .,Biovalda Health Technologies, Inc, Ankara, Turkey.
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Ercan H, Elçin AE, Elçin YM. Preliminary assessment of an injectable extracellular matrix from decellularized bovine myocardial tissue. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 76:491-501. [PMID: 34043893 DOI: 10.1515/znc-2021-0039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The goal of this study was to develop an injectable form of decellularized bovine myocardial tissue matrix which could retain high levels of functional ECM molecules, and could gel at physiological temperature. Dissected ventricular tissue was processed by a detergent-based protocol, lyophilized, enzymatically-digested, and neutralized to form the injectable myocardial matrix (IMM). Histochemical analysis, DNA quantification, and agarose gel electrophoresis demonstrated the efficiency of the applied protocol. Chemical, thermal, morphological, and rheological characterization; protein and sulfated glycosaminoglycan (sGAG) content analysis were performed, in vitro biological properties were evaluated. An in vivo histocompatibility and biodegradability study was performed. Histochemistry revealed complete removal of myocardial cells. DNA content analysis revealed a significant decrease (87%) in the nuclear material, while protein and sGAG contents were highly preserved following decellularization. Soluble IMM was capable of turning into gel form at ∼37 °C, indicating selfassembling property. In vitro findings showed the biomaterial was noncytotoxic, nonhemolytic, and supported the attachment and proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells. In vivo study demonstrated IMM was well-tolerated by rats receiving subcutaneous injection. This work demonstrates that the IMM from decellularized bovine myocardial tissue has the potential for use as a feasible regenerative biomaterial in prospective tissue engineering and regenerative medicine studies.
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- Hatice Ercan
- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Chemistry, Kamil Özdag Faculty of Science, Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University, Karaman, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Ankara University Faculty of Science, and Ankara University Stem Cell Institute, Ankara, Turkey
- Biovalda Health Technologies, Inc., Ankara, Turkey
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Meng C, Su W, Liu M, Yao S, Ding Q, Yu K, Xiong Z, Chen K, Guo X, Bo L, Sun T. Controlled delivery of bone morphogenic protein-2-related peptide from mineralised extracellular matrix-based scaffold induces bone regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 126:112182. [PMID: 34082982 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Ideal bone tissue engineering scaffolds composed of extracellular matrix (ECM) require excellent osteoconductive ability to imitate the bone environment. We developed a mineralised tissue-derived ECM-modified true bone ceramic (TBC) scaffold for the delivery of aspartic acid-modified bone morphogenic protein-2 (BMP-2) peptide (P28) and assessed its osteogenic capacity. Decellularized ECM from porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) was coated onto the surface of TBC, followed by mineralisation modification (mSIS/TBC). P28 was subsequently immobilised onto the scaffolds in the absence of a crosslinker. The alkaline phosphatase activity and other osteogenic differentiation marker results showed that osteogenesis of the P28/mSIS/TBC scaffolds was significantly greater than that of the TBC and mSIS/TBC groups. In addition, to examine the osteoconductive capability of this system in vivo, we established a rat calvarial bone defect model and evaluated the new bone area and new blood vessel density. Histological observation showed that P28/mSIS/TBC exhibited favourable bone regeneration efficacy. This study proposes the use of mSIS/TBC loaded with P28 as a promising osteogenic scaffold for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Chunqing Meng
- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Taikang Tongji Hospital, Wuhan 430050, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
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Decante G, Costa JB, Silva-Correia J, Collins MN, Reis RL, Oliveira JM. Engineering bioinks for 3D bioprinting. Biofabrication 2021; 13. [PMID: 33662949 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/abec2c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
In recent years, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has attracted wide research interest in biomedical engineering and clinical applications. This technology allows for unparalleled architecture control, adaptability and repeatability that can overcome the limits of conventional biofabrication techniques. Along with the emergence of a variety of 3D bioprinting methods, bioinks have also come a long way. From their first developments to support bioprinting requirements, they are now engineered to specific injury sites requirements to mimic native tissue characteristics and to support biofunctionality. Current strategies involve the use of bioinks loaded with cells and biomolecules of interest, without altering their functions, to deliverin situthe elements required to enhance healing/regeneration. The current research and trends in bioink development for 3D bioprinting purposes is overviewed herein.
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- Guy Decante
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Bernal Institute, School of Engineering, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.,Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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Abstract
Various approaches have been evaluated for developing three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds for modeling or engineering of the bone tissue. However, most of such attempts have come up short in mimicking the natural bone tissue extracellular matrix (ECM) microenvironment, especially its natural bioactive content. Here we describe the methodology for the preparation of a natural ECM-based multichannel construct as a biomimetic 3D bone tissue model. We elucidate the construction of the composite scaffold incorporating decellularized small intestinal submucosa ECM, synthetic hydroxyapatite and poly(ε-caprolactone), and the mechanical stimulation of the cell-seeded construct under bioreactor culture.
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Xie X, Wang W, Cheng J, Liang H, Lin Z, Zhang T, Lu Y, Li Q. Bilayer pifithrin-α loaded extracellular matrix/PLGA scaffolds for enhanced vascularized bone formation. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 190:110903. [PMID: 32120128 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.110903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Revised: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Xiaobo Xie
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 253 Gongye Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510282, PR China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, Key Laboratory of Trauma & Tissue Repair of Tropical Area of PLA, Hospital of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, 111 Liuhua Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510010, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 253 Gongye Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510282, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 253 Gongye Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510282, PR China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, Key Laboratory of Trauma & Tissue Repair of Tropical Area of PLA, Hospital of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, 111 Liuhua Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510010, PR China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, Key Laboratory of Trauma & Tissue Repair of Tropical Area of PLA, Hospital of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, 111 Liuhua Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510010, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 253 Gongye Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510282, PR China; Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, Key Laboratory of Trauma & Tissue Repair of Tropical Area of PLA, Hospital of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, 111 Liuhua Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510010, PR China; Clinical Research Centre, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 253 Gongye Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510282, PR China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 253 Gongye Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510282, PR China.
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Yu Y, Cui H, Zhang C, Zhang D, Yin J, Wen G, Chai Y. Human nail bed extracellular matrix facilitates bone regeneration via macrophage polarization mediated by the JAK2/STAT3 pathway. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:4067-4079. [PMID: 32242565 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb02910a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Critical-sized bone defects caused by trauma, tumor resection or serious infection represent one of the most challenging problems faced by orthopedic surgeons. However, the construction of bone grafts with good osteointegration and osteoinductivity is a clinical challenge. It has been elaborated that the nail bed tissue is an essential element for digit tip regeneration, suggesting that the nail bed may serve as a new material to manipulate bone regeneration. Herein, it was found that human nail bed extracellular matrix derived from amputated patients stimulates macrophage polarization toward a pro-healing phenotype and the expression of BMP2, to facilitate the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) in vitro. The in vivo osteogenic capacity of decellularized nail bed scaffolds was then confirmed using a rat model of critical-sized calvarial defects. The in-depth analysis of immune responses to implanted scaffolds revealed that macrophage polarization toward the pro-regenerative M2 phenotype directs osteogenesis, as confirmed by macrophage depletion. A combination of proteomics analysis and RNA interference verified that the JAK2/STAT3 pathway is the positive regulator of macrophage polarization initiated by the decellularized nail bed during the promoted osteogenesis process. Thus, the decellularized human nail bed scaffold developed in this work is a promising biomaterial for bone regeneration.
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- Yaling Yu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai 200233, China.
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Xiong Z, Cui W, Sun T, Teng Y, Qu Y, Yang L, Zhou J, Chen K, Yao S, Shao Z, Guo X. Sustained delivery of PlGF-2 123-144*-fused BMP2-related peptide P28 from small intestinal submucosa/polylactic acid scaffold material for bone tissue regeneration. RSC Adv 2020; 10:7289-7300. [PMID: 35493905 PMCID: PMC9049782 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra07868a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) is one of the most important factors for bone tissue formation. However, its use over the past decade has been associated with numerous side effects. This is due to the fact that recombinant human (rh) BMP-2 has several biological functions, as well as that non-physiological high dosages were commonly administered. In this study, we synthesized a novel BMP-2-related peptide (designated P28) and fused a mutant domain in placenta growth factor-2 (PlGF-2123-144*) that allowed for the "super-affinity" of extracellular matrix proteins to P28, effectively controlling the release of low dosage P28 from small intestinal submucosa/polylactic acid (SIS/PLA) scaffolds. These have been shown to be excellent scaffold materials both in vivo and in vitro. The aim of this study was to determine whether these scaffolds could support the controlled release of P28 over time, and whether the composite materials could serve as structurally and functionally superior bone substitutes in vivo. Our results demonstrated that P28 could be released slowly from SIS/PLA to promote the adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) in vitro. In vivo, radiographic and histological examination showed that SIS/PLA/P28/PlGF-2123-144* completely repaired critical-size bone defects, compared to SIS/PLA, SIS/PLA/PlGF-2123-144*, or SIS/PLA/P28 alone. These findings suggest that this controlled release system may have promising clinical applications in bone tissue engineering.
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- Zekang Xiong
- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 1277 Jiefang Avenue Wuhan 430022 People's Republic of China +86 15327216660
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Puai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430000 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 1277 Jiefang Avenue Wuhan 430022 People's Republic of China +86 15327216660
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- Department of Orthopedics, Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430014 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 1277 Jiefang Avenue Wuhan 430022 People's Republic of China +86 15327216660
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 1277 Jiefang Avenue Wuhan 430022 People's Republic of China +86 15327216660
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 1277 Jiefang Avenue Wuhan 430022 People's Republic of China +86 15327216660
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 1277 Jiefang Avenue Wuhan 430022 People's Republic of China +86 15327216660
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 1277 Jiefang Avenue Wuhan 430022 People's Republic of China +86 15327216660
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 1277 Jiefang Avenue Wuhan 430022 People's Republic of China +86 15327216660
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 1277 Jiefang Avenue Wuhan 430022 People's Republic of China +86 15327216660
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Dos Santos DA, de Guzzi Plepis AM, da Conceição Amaro Martins V, Cardoso GBC, Santos AR, Iatecola A, Andrade TN, Monteiro FM, Calegari ARA, Chacon EL, Cunha MR. Effects of the combination of low-level laser therapy and anionic polymer membranes on bone repair. Lasers Med Sci 2019; 35:813-821. [PMID: 31463820 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-019-02864-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
In view of the limitations of bone reconstruction surgeries using autologous grafts as a gold standard, tissue engineering is emerging as an alternative, which permits the fabrication and improvement of scaffolds to stimulate osteogenesis and angiogenesis, processes that are essential for bone repair. Polymers are used to mimic the extracellular bone matrix and support cell growth. In addition, bone neoformation can be induced by external factors such as laser irradiation, which stimulates bone metabolism. The objective of this study was to evaluate the regeneration of bone defects using collagen and elastin membranes derived from intestinal serosa and bovine auricular cartilage combined with low-level laser application. Thirty-six Wistar rats were operated to create a 3-mm defect in the distal metaphysis of the left femur and divided into six groups: G1 (control, no treatment); G2 (laser); G3 (elastin graft), G4 (elastin+laser); G5 (collagen graft); G6 (collagen+laser). The animals were sacrificed 6 weeks after surgery and the femurs were removed for analysis of bone repair. Macroscopic and radiological results showed the absence of an infectious process in the surgical area. This was confirmed by histological analysis, which revealed no inflammatory infiltrate. Histomorphometry showed that the formation of new bone started from the margins of the bone defect and its volume was greater in elastin+laser and collagen+laser. We conclude that newly formed bone in the graft area was higher in the groups that received the biomaterials and laser. The collagen and elastin matrices showed biocompatibility.
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- Daniel Alves Dos Santos
- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine of Jundiaí, Francisco Telles st., 250, Vila Arens, Jundiaí, São Paulo, 13202-550, Cx Postal 1295, Brazil
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- Interunit Postgraduate Program in Bioengineering, University of São Paulo, USP, Trabalhador São Carlense av., 400, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Materials Engineering Department, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, State University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine of Jundiaí, Francisco Telles st., 250, Vila Arens, Jundiaí, São Paulo, 13202-550, Cx Postal 1295, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine of Jundiaí, Francisco Telles st., 250, Vila Arens, Jundiaí, São Paulo, 13202-550, Cx Postal 1295, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine of Jundiaí, Francisco Telles st., 250, Vila Arens, Jundiaí, São Paulo, 13202-550, Cx Postal 1295, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine of Jundiaí, Francisco Telles st., 250, Vila Arens, Jundiaí, São Paulo, 13202-550, Cx Postal 1295, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine of Jundiaí, Francisco Telles st., 250, Vila Arens, Jundiaí, São Paulo, 13202-550, Cx Postal 1295, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine of Jundiaí, Francisco Telles st., 250, Vila Arens, Jundiaí, São Paulo, 13202-550, Cx Postal 1295, Brazil. .,Interunit Postgraduate Program in Bioengineering, University of São Paulo, USP, Trabalhador São Carlense av., 400, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Zhang J, He L, Wei G, Jiang X, Fu L, Zhao Y, Zhang L, Yang L, Li Y, Wang Y, Mo H, Shen J. Zwitterionic Polymer-Grafted Polylactic Acid Vascular Patches Based on a Decellularized Scaffold for Tissue Engineering. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:4366-4375. [PMID: 33438402 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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More than 10 million people suffer from cardiovascular diseases, and diseased blood vessels need to be treated with vascular patches. For a vascular patch, good affinity for endothelial progenitor cells is a key factor in promoting the formation of endothelial tissue-endothelialization. To construct such a vascular patch with good cell affnity, in this work, we first synthesized a reactive zwitterionic organophosphate containing a phosphorylcholine headgroup: 6-(acryloyloxy)hexyl-2-(N-isopropyl-N,N-dimethylammonio)ethyl phosphate (AHEP). We then grafted AHEP onto a polylactic acid (PLA)-coated decellularized scaffold to obtain a vascular patch. Its hydrophilicity and biocompatibility were investigated. Its in vivo performance was also examined in a pig model with B-ultrasonography, Doppler spectra, and computed tomography angiography. The vascular patch demonstrated a nonhemolytic property, noncytotoxicity, long in vitro coagulation times, the strong ability to resist platelet adhesion, and a good affinity for endothelial progenitor cells. The vascular patch was able to maintain the long-term patency (5 months) of surgical arteries. Hence, the zwitterionic polymer-grafted PLA vascular patch may be a promising candidate for vascular tissue engineering.
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- Jun Zhang
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Function Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Wenyuan Road #1, Xianlin University Town, Qixia District, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Function Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Wenyuan Road #1, Xianlin University Town, Qixia District, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Function Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Wenyuan Road #1, Xianlin University Town, Qixia District, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Function Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Wenyuan Road #1, Xianlin University Town, Qixia District, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Function Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Wenyuan Road #1, Xianlin University Town, Qixia District, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Function Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Wenyuan Road #1, Xianlin University Town, Qixia District, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Function Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Wenyuan Road #1, Xianlin University Town, Qixia District, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Function Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Wenyuan Road #1, Xianlin University Town, Qixia District, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Function Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Wenyuan Road #1, Xianlin University Town, Qixia District, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Longpan Road #159, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Function Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Wenyuan Road #1, Xianlin University Town, Qixia District, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Function Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Wenyuan Road #1, Xianlin University Town, Qixia District, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
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KC P, Hong Y, Zhang G. Cardiac tissue-derived extracellular matrix scaffolds for myocardial repair: advantages and challenges. Regen Biomater 2019; 6:185-199. [PMID: 31404421 PMCID: PMC6683951 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbz017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2019] [Revised: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) derived from myocardium has been widely explored as a nature scaffold for cardiac tissue engineering applications. Cardiac dECM offers many unique advantages such as preservation of organ-specific ECM microstructure and composition, demonstration of tissue-mimetic mechanical properties and retention of biochemical cues in favor of subsequent recellularization. However, current processes of dECM decellularization and recellularization still face many challenges including the need for balance between cell removal and extracellular matrix preservation, efficient recellularization of dECM for obtaining homogenous cell distribution, tailoring material properties of dECM for enhancing bioactivity and prevascularization of thick dECM. This review summarizes the recent progresses of using dECM scaffold for cardiac repair and discusses its major advantages and challenges for producing biomimetic cardiac patch.
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- Pawan KC
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Akron, Olson Research Center, Room 301L, 260 S Forge Street, Akron, OH, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington, 500 UTA Blvd, Room 240, Arlington, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Akron, Olson Research Center, Room 301L, 260 S Forge Street, Akron, OH, USA
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Pina S, Ribeiro VP, Marques CF, Maia FR, Silva TH, Reis RL, Oliveira JM. Scaffolding Strategies for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E1824. [PMID: 31195642 PMCID: PMC6600968 DOI: 10.3390/ma12111824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 248] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Revised: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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During the past two decades, tissue engineering and the regenerative medicine field have invested in the regeneration and reconstruction of pathologically altered tissues, such as cartilage, bone, skin, heart valves, nerves and tendons, and many others. The 3D structured scaffolds and hydrogels alone or combined with bioactive molecules or genes and cells are able to guide the development of functional engineered tissues, and provide mechanical support during in vivo implantation. Naturally derived and synthetic polymers, bioresorbable inorganic materials, and respective hybrids, and decellularized tissue have been considered as scaffolding biomaterials, owing to their boosted structural, mechanical, and biological properties. A diversity of biomaterials, current treatment strategies, and emergent technologies used for 3D scaffolds and hydrogel processing, and the tissue-specific considerations for scaffolding for Tissue engineering (TE) purposes are herein highlighted and discussed in depth. The newest procedures focusing on the 3D behavior and multi-cellular interactions of native tissues for further use for in vitro model processing are also outlined. Completed and ongoing preclinical research trials for TE applications using scaffolds and hydrogels, challenges, and future prospects of research in the regenerative medicine field are also presented.
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- Sandra Pina
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
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Decellularized biological scaffold and stem cells from autologous human adipose tissue for cartilage tissue engineering. Methods 2019; 171:97-107. [PMID: 31051252 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2019.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2019] [Revised: 04/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Here, the in vitro engineering of a cartilage-like tissue by using decellularized extracellular matrix scaffold (hECM) seeded with human adipose stem cells (hASCs) which can both be isolated from the human waste adipose tissue is described. Cell-free, highly fibrous and porous hECM was produced using a protocol containing physical (homogenization, centrifugation, molding) and chemical (crosslinking) treatments, characterized by SEM, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry and in vitro cell interaction study. A construct of hECM seeded with hASCs was cultured in chondrogenic medium (with TGF-β3 and BMP-6) for 42 days. SEM and histology showed that the biological scaffold was highly porous and had a compact structure suitable for handling and subsequent cell culture stages. Cells successfully integrated into the scaffold and had good cellular viability and continuity to proliferate. Constructs showed the formation of cartilage-like tissue with the synthesis of cartilage-specific proteins, Collagen type II and Aggrecan. Dimethylmethylene blue dye binding assay demonstrated that the GAG content of the constructs was in tendency to increase with time confirming chondrogenic differentiation of hASCs. The results support that human waste adipose tissue is an important source for decellularized hECM as well as stem cells, and adipose hECM scaffold provides a suitable environment for chondrogenic differentiation of hASCs.
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Li Y, Liao C, Tjong SC. Synthetic Biodegradable Aliphatic Polyester Nanocomposites Reinforced with Nanohydroxyapatite and/or Graphene Oxide for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 9:E590. [PMID: 30974820 PMCID: PMC6523566 DOI: 10.3390/nano9040590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2019] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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This paper provides review updates on the current development of bionanocomposites with polymeric matrices consisting of synthetic biodegradable aliphatic polyesters reinforced with nanohydroxyaptite (nHA) and/or graphene oxide (GO) nanofillers for bone tissue engineering applications. Biodegradable aliphatic polyesters include poly(lactic acid) (PLA), polycaprolactone (PCL) and copolymers of PLA-PGA (PLGA). Those bionanocomposites have been explored for making 3D porous scaffolds for the repair of bone defects since nHA and GO enhance their bioactivity and biocompatibility by promoting biomineralization, bone cell adhesion, proliferation and differentiation, thus facilitating new bone tissue formation upon implantation. The incorporation of nHA or GO into aliphatic polyester scaffolds also improves their mechanical strength greatly, especially hybrid GO/nHA nanofilllers. Those mechanically strong nanocomposite scaffolds can support and promote cell attachment for tissue growth. Porous scaffolds fabricated from conventional porogen leaching, and thermally induced phase separation have many drawbacks inducing the use of organic solvents, poor control of pore shape and pore interconnectivity, while electrospinning mats exhibit small pores that limit cell infiltration and tissue ingrowth. Recent advancement of 3D additive manufacturing allows the production of aliphatic polyester nanocomposite scaffolds with precisely controlled pore geometries and large pores for the cell attachment, growth, and differentiation in vitro, and the new bone formation in vivo.
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- Yuchao Li
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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Cao G, Huang Y, Li K, Fan Y, Xie H, Li X. Small intestinal submucosa: superiority, limitations and solutions, and its potential to address bottlenecks in tissue repair. J Mater Chem B 2019; 7:5038-5055. [PMID: 31432871 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb00530g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Small intestinal submucosa (SIS) has attracted much attention in tissue repair because it can provide plentiful bioactive factors and a biomimetic three-dimensional microenvironment to induce desired cellular functions.
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- Guangxiu Cao
- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering
- Beihang University
- Beijing 100083
- China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering
- Beihang University
- Beijing 100083
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering
- Beihang University
- Beijing 100083
- China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center
- West China Hospital
- Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy
- Chengdu 610041
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering
- Beihang University
- Beijing 100083
- China
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