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Dos Santos FV, Siqueira RL, de Morais Ramos L, Yoshioka SA, Branciforti MC, Correa DS. Silk fibroin-derived electrospun materials for biomedical applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127641. [PMID: 37913875 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
Abstract
Electrospinning is a versatile technique for fabricating polymeric fibers with diameters ranging from micro- to nanoscale, exhibiting multiple morphologies and arrangements. By combining silk fibroin (SF) with synthetic and/or natural polymers, electrospun materials with outstanding biological, chemical, electrical, physical, mechanical, and optical properties can be achieved, fulfilling the evolving biomedical demands. This review highlights the remarkable versatility of SF-derived electrospun materials, specifically focusing on their application in tissue regeneration (including cartilage, cornea, nerves, blood vessels, bones, and skin), disease treatment (such as cancer and diabetes), and the development of controlled drug delivery systems. Additionally, we explore the potential future trends in utilizing these nanofibrous materials for creating intelligent biomaterials, incorporating biosensors and wearable sensors for monitoring human health, and also discuss the bottlenecks for its widespread use. This comprehensive overview illuminates the significant impact and exciting prospects of SF-derived electrospun materials in advancing biomedical research and applications.
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- Francisco Vieira Dos Santos
- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture, Embrapa Instrumentação, 13560-970 São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Materials Engineering Department, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, 13563-120 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Materials Engineering Department, Federal University of São Carlos, 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, 13560-970 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomaterials, São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, 13560-970 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Materials Engineering Department, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, 13563-120 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture, Embrapa Instrumentação, 13560-970 São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Materials Engineering Department, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, 13563-120 São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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Huang L, Shi J, Zhou W, Zhang Q. Advances in Preparation and Properties of Regenerated Silk Fibroin. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13153. [PMID: 37685960 PMCID: PMC10487664 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Over the years, silk fibroin (SF) has gained significant attention in various fields, such as biomedicine, tissue engineering, food processing, photochemistry, and biosensing, owing to its remarkable biocompatibility, machinability, and chemical modifiability. The process of obtaining regenerated silk fibroin (RSF) involves degumming, dissolving, dialysis, and centrifugation. RSF can be further fabricated into films, sponges, microspheres, gels, nanofibers, and other forms. It is now understood that the dissolution method selected greatly impacts the molecular weight distribution and structure of RSF, consequently influencing its subsequent processing and application. This study comprehensively explores and summarizes different dissolution methods of SF while examining their effects on the structure and performance of RSF. The findings presented herein aim to provide valuable insights and references for researchers and practitioners interested in utilizing RSF in diverse fields.
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- College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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Liu L, Hu E, Qiu H, Xu Q, Yu K, Xie R, Lu F, Wang Q, Lu B, Li Q, Lan G. Dual modes reinforced silk adhesives for tissue repair: Integration of textiles and inorganic particles in silk gel for enhanced mechanical and adhesive strength. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124911. [PMID: 37224899 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124911] [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: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Skin wound healing in dynamic environments remains challenging. Conventional gels are not ideal dressing materials for wound healing due to difficulties in completely sealing wounds and the inability to deliver drugs quickly and precisely to the injury. To tackle these issues, we propose a multifunctional silk gel that rapidly forms strong adhesions to tissue, has excellent mechanical properties, and delivers growth factors to the wound. Specifically, the presence of Ca2+ in the silk protein leads to a solid adhesion to the wet tissue through a chelation reaction with water-trapping behavior; the integrated chitosan fabric and CaCO3 particles ensure enhanced mechanical strength of the silk gel for better adhesion and robustness during wound repair; and the preloaded growth factor further promoted wound healing. The results showed the adhesion and tensile breaking strength were as high as 93.79 kPa and 47.20 kPa, respectively. MSCCA@CaCO3-aFGF could remedy the wound model in 13 days, with 99.41 % wound shrinkage without severe inflammatory responses. Due to strong adhesion properties and mechanical strength, MSCCA@CaCO3-aFGF can be a promising alternative to conventional sutures and tissue closure staples for wound closure and healing. Therefore, MSCCA@CaCO3-aFGF is expected to be a strong candidate for the next generation of adhesives.
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- Lu Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Biomaterial Fiber and Modern Textile, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Biomaterial Fiber and Modern Textile, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Biomaterial Fiber and Modern Textile, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Biomaterial Fiber and Modern Textile, Chongqing 400715, China.
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- Ningbo Beilun Yandong Water Service Company, Ningbo, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Biomaterial Fiber and Modern Textile, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Lee JH, Park BK, Um IC. Preparation of Highly Crystalline Silk Nanofibrils and Their Use in the Improvement of the Mechanical Properties of Silk Films. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911344. [PMID: 36232641 PMCID: PMC9570172 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Due to their commendable biocompatibility, regenerated silk fibroin (RSF) films have attracted considerable research interest. However, the poor mechanical properties of RSF films have limited their use in various biomedical applications. In this study, a novel, highly crystalline silk fibril was successfully extracted from silk by combining degumming with ultrasonication. Ultrasonication accelerated the development of silk nanofibrils measuring 130–200 nm on the surface of the over-degummed silk fibers, which was confirmed via scanning electron microscopy. Additionally, the crystallinity index of silk fibril was found to be significantly higher (~68%) than that of conventionally degummed silk (~54%), as confirmed by the Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy results. Furthermore, the breaking strength and elongation of the RSF film were increased 1.6 fold and 3.4 fold, respectively, following the addition of 15% silk nanofibrils. Thus, the mechanical properties of the RSF film were remarkably improved by the addition of the silk nanofibrils, implying that it can be used as an excellent reinforcing material for RSF films.
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- Ji Hye Lee
- Department of Biofibers and Biomaterials Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea
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- Buildings and Transportation Science Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, One Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
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- Department of Biofibers and Biomaterials Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea
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Cheng G, Wang X, Wu M, Wu S, Cheng L, Zhang X, Dai F. Insignificant Difference in Biocompatibility of Regenerated Silk Fibroin Prepared with Ternary Reagent Compared with Regenerated Silk Fibroin Prepared with Lithium Bromide. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14183903. [PMID: 36146047 PMCID: PMC9502819 DOI: 10.3390/polym14183903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Bombyx mori silk fibroin (SF) is widely used in the field of biomaterials due to its excellent biocompatibility and mechanical properties. However, SF cannot be used directly in many applications and needs to be dissolved first. Lithium bromide (LiBr) is a traditional solvent which is usually used to dissolve SF. However, LiBr has several limitations, e.g., it is expensive, it is toxic to organisms, and it is environmentally unfriendly. Herein, we investigate the possibility of developing a ternary reagent system that is inexpensive, non-toxic to organisms, and environmentally friendly as an alternative for silk fibroin solubilization. The results confirm that regenerated silk fibroin (RSF) prepared using a ternary reagent has the same morphology and amino acid composition as that prepared using LiBr, but the RSF prepared using a ternary reagent still had a small amount of calcium residue even after long-term dialysis. Further research found that the residual calcium does not cause significant differences in the structure and biological performance of the RSF, such as its cytotoxicity, blood compatibility, and antibacterial properties. Therefore, we believe that ternary reagents are an ideal alternative solvent for dissolving SF.
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- Guotao Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Sericulture & Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Sericulture & Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Sericulture & Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Sericulture & Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Sericulture & Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Sericulture & Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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Wan L, Yuan Z, Wu B, Jia H, Gao Z, Cao F. Dissolution behavior of arabinoxylan from sugarcane bagasse in tetrabutylammonium hydroxide aqueous solution. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 282:119037. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.119037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Mruthunjayappa MH, Kotrappanavar NS, Mondal D. Bioinspired engineering protein nanofibrils-based multilayered self-cleaning membranes for universal water purification. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127561. [PMID: 34736199 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Proteinaceous materials are promising for membranes due to greater mechanical strength, in-built functionalities, amphiphilicity and high molecular loading capacity. Herein, a novel strategy of functionalization of silk nanofibrils with metal oxyhydroxide and fabrication of ultrafast permeable multi-layered and self-cleaning membrane was demonstrated. Typically, 1.9 µm thick multilayered membrane efficiently purifies macromolecules, dyes, pharmaceutical, surfactants and oil-water emulsion contaminated wastewater with rejection rate > 89% with the flux rate > 883 Lm2h-1. Further, the potential of the multilayered membrane was tested for series of different feed concentrations of fluoride and As (V) to validate the commercial applicability of the multilayered membranes for industry wastewater. Notably, even at higher concentration of 10-30 mgL-1, >96% for fluoride and >87% for As (V) rejection was obtained. Furthermore, the functionalized multilayered membrane exhibited outstanding performance for fluoride removal in real water streams, where, it purifies approximately 4710 L.m-2 in two consecutive cycles, before the quality of the effluents no longer meets WHO criteria. However, the remarkable separation efficiency principally attributed to adsorption sites on the surface of the membrane. Thus, various regeneration strategies were established based on the nature of pollutants. More importantly, photocatalytic Fenton-like reaction assisted self-cleaning property of the multilayered membrane is demonstrated for regeneration of organic fouled membrane. Overall, the present multilayered membrane exhibits superior performance in purifying organic, inorganic contaminated water and oil-water emulsion with excellent recyclability; hence, envisaged its application for Universal water purification.
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- Centre for Nano and Material Science, Jain University, Jain Global Campus, Bangalore 562112, India; IMDEA Water Institute, Avenida Punto Com, 2. Parque Científico Tecnológico de la Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid 28805, Spain.
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- Centre for Nano and Material Science, Jain University, Jain Global Campus, Bangalore 562112, India.
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Wang HY, Zhang YQ, Wei ZG. Dissolution and processing of silk fibroin for materials science. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2021; 41:406-424. [PMID: 33749463 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2020.1853030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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In recent decades, silk fibroin (SF) from silkworm Bombyx mori has been extensively researched and applied in several fields, including: cosmetics, biomedicine and biomaterials. The dissolution and regeneration of SF fibers is the key and prerequisite step for the application of silk protein-based materials. Various solvents and dissolving systems have been reported to dissolve SF fibers. However, the dissolution process directly affects the characteristics of SF and particularly impacts the mechanical properties of the resulting silk biomaterials in subsequent processing. The purpose of this review is to summarize the common solvents, the dissolution methods for silk protein, the properties of the resulting SF protein. The suitable use of SF dissolved in the corresponding solvent was also briefly introduced. Recent applications of SF in various biomaterials are also discussed.
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- Hai-Yan Wang
- Silk Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Silk Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Silk Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Kostag M, Jedvert K, El Seoud OA. Engineering of sustainable biomaterial composites from cellulose and silk fibroin: Fundamentals and applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 167:687-718. [PMID: 33249159 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.11.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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This review addresses composites prepared from cellulose (Cel) and silk fibroin (SF) to generate multifunctional, biocompatible, biodegradable materials such as fibers, films and scaffolds for tissue engineering. First, we discuss briefly the molecular structures of Cel and SF. Their structural features explain why certain solvents, e.g., ionic liquids, inorganic electrolyte solutions dissolve both biopolymers. We discuss the mechanisms of Cel dissolution because in many cases they also apply to (much less studied) SF dissolution. Subsequently, we discuss the fabrication and characterization of Cel/SF composite biomaterials. We show how the composition of these materials beneficially affects their mechanical properties, compared to those of the precursor biopolymers. We also show that Cel/SF materials are excellent and versatile candidates for biomedical applications because of the inherent biocompatibility of their components.
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- Marc Kostag
- Institute of Chemistry, The University of São Paulo, Professor Lineu Prestes Av. 748, 05508-000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Fiber Development, Materials and Production, Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE IVF), Box 104, SE-431 22 Mölndal, Sweden
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- Institute of Chemistry, The University of São Paulo, Professor Lineu Prestes Av. 748, 05508-000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Zhang X, Liu Y, Luo C, Zhai C, Li Z, Zhang Y, Yuan T, Dong S, Zhang J, Fan W. Crosslinker-free silk/decellularized extracellular matrix porous bioink for 3D bioprinting-based cartilage tissue engineering. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 118:111388. [PMID: 33254994 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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As cartilage tissue lacks the innate ability to mount an adequate regeneration response, damage to it is detrimental to the quality of life of the subject. The emergence of three-dimensional bioprinting (3DBP) technology presents an opportunity to repair articular cartilage defects. However, widespread adoption of this technique has been impeded by difficulty in preparing a suitable bioink and the toxicity inherent in the chemical crosslinking process of most bioinks. Our objective was to develop a crosslinker-free bioink with the same biological activity as the original cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) and good mechanical strength. We prepared bioinks containing different concentrations of silk fibroin and decellularized extracellular matrix (SF-dECM bioinks) mixed with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) for 3D bioprinting. SF and dECM interconnect with each other through physical crosslinking and entanglement. A porous structure was formed by removing the polyethylene glycol from the SF-dECM bioink. The results showed the SF-dECM construct had a suitable mechanical strength and degradation rate, and the expression of chondrogenesis-specific genes was found to be higher than that of the SF control construct group. Finally, we confirmed that a SF-dECM construct that was designed to release TGF-β3 had the ability to promote chondrogenic differentiation of BMSCs and provided a good cartilage repair environment, suggesting it is an ideal scaffold for cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Xiao Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Yixing People's Hospital, Yixing, Jiangsu 214200, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Key Lab of Biofabrication of AnHui Higher Education Institution Centre for Advanced Biofabrication, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
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Gough CR, Rivera-Galletti A, Cowan DA, Salas-de la Cruz D, Hu X. Protein and Polysaccharide-Based Fiber Materials Generated from Ionic Liquids: A Review. Molecules 2020; 25:E3362. [PMID: 32722182 PMCID: PMC7435976 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25153362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Natural biomacromolecules such as structural proteins and polysaccharides are composed of the basic building blocks of life: amino acids and carbohydrates. Understanding their molecular structure, self-assembly and interaction in solvents such as ionic liquids (ILs) is critical for unleashing a flora of new materials, revolutionizing the way we fabricate multi-structural and multi-functional systems with tunable physicochemical properties. Ionic liquids are superior to organic solvents because they do not produce unwanted by-products and are considered green substitutes because of their reusability. In addition, they will significantly improve the miscibility of biopolymers with other materials while maintaining the mechanical properties of the biopolymer in the final product. Understanding and controlling the physicochemical properties of biopolymers in ionic liquids matrices will be crucial for progress leading to the ability to fabricate robust multi-level structural 1D fiber materials. It will also help to predict the relationship between fiber conformation and protein secondary structures or carbohydrate crystallinity, thus creating potential applications for cell growth signaling, ionic conductivity, liquid diffusion and thermal conductivity, and several applications in biomedicine and environmental science. This will also enable the regeneration of biopolymer composite fiber materials with useful functionalities and customizable options critical for additive manufacturing. The specific capabilities of these fiber materials have been shown to vary based on their fabrication methods including electrospinning and post-treatments. This review serves to provide basic knowledge of these commonly utilized protein and polysaccharide biopolymers and their fiber fabrication methods from various ionic liquids, as well as the effect of post-treatments on these fiber materials and their applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical research, wound healing, environmental filters and sustainable and green chemistry research.
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- Christopher R. Gough
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA; (C.R.G.); (A.R.-G.); (D.A.C.)
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA; (C.R.G.); (A.R.-G.); (D.A.C.)
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA; (C.R.G.); (A.R.-G.); (D.A.C.)
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, and Center for Computational and Integrative Biology, Camden, NJ 08102, USA;
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA; (C.R.G.); (A.R.-G.); (D.A.C.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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Rizzo G, Lo Presti M, Giannini C, Sibillano T, Milella A, Matzeu G, Musio R, Omenetto FG, Farinola GM. Silk Fibroin Processing from CeCl
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Aqueous Solution: Fibers Regeneration and Doping with Ce(III). MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.202000066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Giorgio Rizzo
- Dipartimento di ChimicaUniversità degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro” via Orabona 4 Bari 70126 Italy
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- Dipartimento di ChimicaUniversità degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro” via Orabona 4 Bari 70126 Italy
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- CNR IC–Institute of Crystallography via Amendola 122/O Bari 70126 Italy
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- CNR IC–Institute of Crystallography via Amendola 122/O Bari 70126 Italy
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- Dipartimento di ChimicaUniversità degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro” via Orabona 4 Bari 70126 Italy
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- Silklab, Department of Biomedical EngineeringTufts University 4 Colby Street Medford MA 02155 USA
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- Dipartimento di ChimicaUniversità degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro” via Orabona 4 Bari 70126 Italy
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- Silklab, Department of Biomedical EngineeringTufts University 4 Colby Street Medford MA 02155 USA
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- Dipartimento di ChimicaUniversità degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro” via Orabona 4 Bari 70126 Italy
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