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Hosseini SMR, Heydari P, Namnabat M, Nasr Azadani R, Azimi Gharibdousti F, Mousavi Rizi E, Khosravi A, Zarepour A, Zarrabi A. Carboxymethyl cellulose/sodium alginate hydrogel with anti-inflammatory capabilities for accelerated wound healing; In vitro and in vivo study. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 976:176671. [PMID: 38797311 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176671] [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: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Recently, managing the chronic skin wounds has become increasingly challenging for healthcare professionals due to the intricate orchestration of cellular and molecular processes involved that lead to the uncontrollable inflammatory reactions which hinder the healing process. Therefore, different types of wound dressings with immunomodulatory properties have been developed in recent years to effectively regulate the immune responses, enhance angiogenesis, promote re-epithelialization, and accelerate the wound healing process. This study aims to develop a new type of immunomodulatory wound dressing utilizing carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/sodium alginate (Alg)-simvastatin (SIM) to simultaneously enhance the inflammatory responses and the wound healing ratio. The CMC/Alg-SIM hydrogels exhibited appropriate swelling ratio, water vapor transmission rate, and desirable degradation rate, depending on the SIM content. The fabricated dressing showed sustained release of SIM (during 5 days) that improved the proliferation of skin cells. According to the in vitro findings, the CMC/Alg-SIM hydrogel exhibited controlled pro-inflammatory responses (decreased 2.5- and 1.6-times IL-6 and TNF-α, respectively) and improved secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines (increased 1.5- and 1.3-times IL-10 and TGF-β, respectively) in comparison with CMC/Alg. Furthermore, the CMC/Alg-SIM hydrogel facilitated rapid wound healing in the rat model with a full-thickness skin defect. After 14 days post-surgery, the wound healing ratio in the CMC/Alg hydrogel group (∼93%) was significantly greater than the control group (∼58%). Therefore, the engineered CMC/Alg-SIM hydrogel with desired immunomodulatory properties possesses the potential to enhance and accelerate skin regeneration for the management of chronic wound healing.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran; Applied Physiology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Sciences & Technologies, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomaterials Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technology in Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Biotechnology Department. Asu Vanda Gene Industrial Research Company, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, 34959, Turkiye
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- Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600 077, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, Sariyer, 34396, Istanbul, Turkiye; Graduate School of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, 320315, Taiwan.
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Liao J, Timoshenko AB, Cordova DJ, Astudillo Potes MD, Gaihre B, Liu X, Elder BD, Lu L, Tilton M. Propelling Minimally Invasive Tissue Regeneration With Next-Era Injectable Pre-Formed Scaffolds. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400700. [PMID: 38842622 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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The growing aging population, with its associated chronic diseases, underscores the urgency for effective tissue regeneration strategies. Biomaterials play a pivotal role in the realm of tissue reconstruction and regeneration, with a distinct shift toward minimally invasive (MI) treatments. This transition, fueled by engineered biomaterials, steers away from invasive surgical procedures to embrace approaches offering reduced trauma, accelerated recovery, and cost-effectiveness. In the realm of MI tissue repair and cargo delivery, various techniques are explored. While in situ polymerization is prominent, it is not without its challenges. This narrative review explores diverse biomaterials, fabrication methods, and biofunctionalization for injectable pre-formed scaffolds, focusing on their unique advantages. The injectable pre-formed scaffolds, exhibiting compressibility, controlled injection, and maintained mechanical integrity, emerge as promising alternative solutions to in situ polymerization challenges. The conclusion of this review emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary design facilitated by synergizing fields of materials science, advanced 3D biomanufacturing, mechanobiological studies, and innovative approaches for effective MI tissue regeneration.
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- Junhan Liao
- Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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Liu S, Yang H, Heng X, Yao L, Sun W, Zheng Q, Wu Z, Chen H. Integrating Metabolic Oligosaccharide Engineering and SPAAC Click Chemistry for Constructing Fibrinolytic Cell Surfaces. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:35874-35886. [PMID: 38954798 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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To effectively solve the problem of significant loss of transplanted cells caused by thrombosis during cell transplantation, this study simulates the human fibrinolytic system and combines metabolic oligosaccharide engineering with strain-promoted azide-alkyne cycloaddition (SPAAC) click chemistry to construct a cell surface with fibrinolytic activity. First, a copolymer (POL) of oligoethylene glycol methacrylate (OEGMA) and 6-amino-2-(2-methylamido)hexanoic acid (Lys) was synthesized by reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) copolymerization, and the dibenzocyclooctyne (DBCO) functional group was introduced into the side chain of the copolymer through an active ester reaction, resulting in a functionalized copolymer DBCO-PEG4-POL with ε-lysine ligands. Then, azide functional groups were introduced onto the surface of HeLa model cells through metabolic oligosaccharide engineering, and DBCO-PEG4-POL was further specifically modified onto the surface of HeLa cells via the SPAAC "click" reaction. In vitro investigations revealed that compared with unmodified HeLa cells, modified cells not only resist the adsorption of nonspecific proteins such as fibrinogen and human serum albumin but also selectively bind to plasminogen in plasma while maintaining good cell viability and proliferative activity. More importantly, upon the activation of adsorbed plasminogen into plasmin, the modified cells exhibited remarkable fibrinolytic activity and were capable of promptly dissolving the primary thrombus formed on their surfaces. This research not only provides a novel approach for constructing transplantable cells with fibrinolytic activity but also offers a new perspective for effectively addressing the significant loss of transplanted cells caused by thrombosis.
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- Shengjie Liu
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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Deng X, Gould ML, Katare RG, Ali MA. Melt-extruded biocompatible surgical sutures loaded with microspheres designed for wound healing. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:055007. [PMID: 38917838 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad5baa] [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: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Sutures are commonly used in surgical procedures and have immense potential for direct drug delivery into the wound site. However, incorporating active pharmaceutical ingredients into the sutures has always been challenging as their mechanical strength deteriorates. This study proposes a new method to produce microspheres-embedded surgical sutures that offer adequate mechanical properties for effective wound healing applications. The study used curcumin, a bioactive compound found in turmeric, as a model drug due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial properties, which make it an ideal candidate for a surgical suture drug delivery system. Curcumin-loaded microspheres were produced using the emulsion solvent evaporation method with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as the aqueous phase. The microspheres' particle sizes, drug loading (DL) capacity, and encapsulation efficiency (EE) were investigated. Microspheres were melt-extruded with polycaprolactone and polyethylene glycol via a 3D bioplotter, followed by a drawing process to optimise the mechanical strength. The sutures' thermal, physiochemical, and mechanical properties were investigated, and the drug delivery and biocompatibility were evaluated. The results showed that increasing the aqueous phase concentration resulted in smaller particle sizes and improved DL capacity and EE. However, if PVA was used at 3% w/v or below, it prevented aggregate formation after lyophilisation, and the average particle size was found to be 34.32 ± 12.82 μm. The sutures produced with the addition of microspheres had a diameter of 0.38 ± 0.02 mm, a smooth surface, minimal tissue drag, and proper tensile strength. Furthermore, due to the encapsulated drug-polymer structure, the sutures exhibited a prolonged and sustained drug release of up to 14 d. Microsphere-loaded sutures demonstrated non-toxicity and accelerated wound healing in thein vitrostudies. We anticipate that the microsphere-loaded sutures will serve as an excellent biomedical device for facilitating wound healing.
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- X Deng
- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Physiology, HeartOtagoy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Chin SW, Azman A, Tan JW. Incorporation of natural and synthetic polymers into honey hydrogel for wound healing: A review. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e2251. [PMID: 39015423 PMCID: PMC11250418 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.2251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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Background and Aims The difficulty in treating chronic wounds due to the prolonged inflammation stage has affected a staggering 6.5 million people, accompanied by 25 billion USD annually in the United States alone. A 1.9% rise in chronic wound prevalence among Medicare beneficiaries was reported from 2014 to 2019. Besides, the global wound care market values were anticipated to increase from USD 20.18 billion in 2022 to USD 30.52 billion in 2030, suggesting an expected rise in chronic wounds financial burdens. The lack of feasibility in using traditional dry wound dressings sparks hydrogel development as an alternative approach to tackling chronic wounds. Since ancient times, honey has been used to treat wounds, including burns, and ongoing studies have also demonstrated its wound-healing capabilities on cellular and animal models. However, the fluidity and low mechanical strength in honey hydrogel necessitate the incorporation of other polymers. Therefore, this review aims to unravel the characteristics and feasibility of natural (chitosan and gelatin) and synthetic (polyvinyl alcohol and polyethylene glycol) polymers to be incorporated in the honey hydrogel. Methods Relevant articles were identified from databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, and Science Direct) using keywords related to honey, hydrogel, and polymers. Relevant data from selected studies were synthesized narratively and reported following a structured narrative format. Results The importance of honey's roles and mechanisms of action in wound dressings were discussed. Notable studies concerning honey hydrogels with diverse polymers were also included in this article to provide a better perspective on fabricating customized hydrogel wound dressings for various types of wounds in the future. Conclusion Honey's incapability to stand alone in hydrogel requires the incorporation of natural and synthetic polymers into the hydrogel. With this review, it is hoped that the fabrication and commercialization of the desired honey composite hydrogel for wound treatment could be brought forth.
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- Siau Wui Chin
- School of ScienceMonash University MalaysiaSubang JayaMalaysia
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- School of ScienceMonash University MalaysiaSubang JayaMalaysia
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Sadeghianmaryan A, Ahmadian N, Wheatley S, Alizadeh Sardroud H, Nasrollah SAS, Naseri E, Ahmadi A. Advancements in 3D-printable polysaccharides, proteins, and synthetic polymers for wound dressing and skin scaffolding - A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:131207. [PMID: 38552687 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131207] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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This review investigates the most recent advances in personalized 3D-printed wound dressings and skin scaffolding. Skin is the largest and most vulnerable organ in the human body. The human body has natural mechanisms to restore damaged skin through several overlapping stages. However, the natural wound healing process can be rendered insufficient due to severe wounds or disturbances in the healing process. Wound dressings are crucial in providing a protective barrier against the external environment, accelerating healing. Although used for many years, conventional wound dressings are neither tailored to individual circumstances nor specific to wound conditions. To address the shortcomings of conventional dressings, skin scaffolding can be used for skin regeneration and wound healing. This review thoroughly investigates polysaccharides (e.g., chitosan, Hyaluronic acid (HA)), proteins (e.g., collagen, silk), synthetic polymers (e.g., Polycaprolactone (PCL), Poly lactide-co-glycolic acid (PLGA), Polylactic acid (PLA)), as well as nanocomposites (e.g., silver nano particles and clay materials) for wound healing applications and successfully 3D printed wound dressings. It discusses the importance of combining various biomaterials to enhance their beneficial characteristics and mitigate their drawbacks. Different 3D printing fabrication techniques used in developing personalized wound dressings are reviewed, highlighting the advantages and limitations of each method. This paper emphasizes the exceptional versatility of 3D printing techniques in advancing wound healing treatments. Finally, the review provides recommendations and future directions for further research in wound dressings.
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- Ali Sadeghianmaryan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, École de Technologie Supérieure, Montreal, Canada; University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada.
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- Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, École de Technologie Supérieure, Montreal, Canada; University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, École de Technologie Supérieure, Montreal, Canada; University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada
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Park E, Jang TS, Kim JK. Evaluation of Physical Properties of Coated Polydioxanone Threads. Dermatol Surg 2024; 50:360-365. [PMID: 38318968 DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000004074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Using a thread for wound closure promotes healing and minimizes contamination by foreign substances. Threads have also been employed in esthetic surgery; however, functional threads that can improve wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin are required. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the suitability of polydioxanone threads coated with polyethylene glycol, hyaluronic acid, and amino acids for use in the medical field because such formulations are expected to promote regeneration and collagen synthesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Physical properties (diameter [ n = 20], tensile strength [ n = 20], strength retention rate [ n = 10], and scanning electron microscopy images) and cytotoxicity (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide and lactate dehydrogenase assays) of polydioxanone threads coated with polyethylene glycol, hyaluronic acid, and amino acids were assessed and compared with those of uncoated polydioxanone threads. Analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics (Statistical significance; p values <.05). RESULTS The size standards for tensile strength (≥63.5 N) and diameter (average 0.570-0.610 mm) were met. There were no differences in the physical properties of the coated and uncoated threads; however, the biocompatibility of coated threads was high owing to low cytotoxicity. CONCLUSION Threads coated with materials that can promote regeneration are suitable for use in the medical field.
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- EunJi Park
- Department of Medical Laser, Graduate School of Medicine, Dankook University, Chungnam, South Korea
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- Department of Health Administration, College of Health and Welfare, Dankook University, Chungnam, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Health and Welfare, Dankook University, Chungnam, South Korea
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Budharaju H, Bagewadi S, Devanathan P, Chellappan D, Chinnaswamy P, Sethuraman S, Sundaramurthi D. Carboxymethyl cellulose-agarose hydrogel in poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nanofibers: A novel tissue engineered skin graft. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130565. [PMID: 38432268 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Healing chronic and critical-sized full-thickness wounds is a major challenge in the healthcare sector. Scaffolds prepared using electrospinning and hydrogels serve as effective treatment options for wound healing by mimicking the native skin microenvironment. Combining synthetic nanofibers with tunable hydrogel properties can effectively overcome limitations in skin scaffolds made only with nanofibers or hydrogels. In this study, a biocompatible hybrid scaffold was developed for wound healing applications using poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) nanofibers embedded with hydrogel made of 2 % carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) blended with 1 % agarose. Hybrid scaffolds, characterized for surface morphology, swellability, porosity, and degradation, were found to be suitable for wound healing. Furthermore, the incorporation of CMC-agarose hydrogel into nanofibers significantly enhanced their mechanical strength compared to PHBV nanofibers alone (p < 0.05). Extract cytotoxicity and direct cytotoxicity tests showed that the hybrid scaffolds developed in this study are cytocompatible (>75 % viability). Furthermore, human adult dermal fibroblasts (HDFa) and human adult immortalized keratinocytes (HaCaT) adhesion, viability, and proliferation studies revealed that the hybrid scaffolds exhibited a significant increase in cell proliferation over time, similar to PHBV nanofibers. Finally, the developed hybrid scaffolds were evaluated in rat full-thickness wounds, demonstrating their ability to promote full-thickness wound healing with reepithelialization and epidermis closure.
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- Harshavardhan Budharaju
- Tissue Engineering & Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Lab, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials, ABCDE Innovation Centre, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Tissue Engineering & Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Lab, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials, ABCDE Innovation Centre, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Tissue Engineering & Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Lab, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials, ABCDE Innovation Centre, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Central Animal Facility (CAF), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu, Thanjavur, India
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- Tissue Engineering & Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Lab, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials, ABCDE Innovation Centre, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Tissue Engineering & Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Lab, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials, ABCDE Innovation Centre, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India.
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Im P, Shin H, Kim J. Tilapia-Derived Granular Hydrogel as a 3D Scaffold Promoting Rapid Wound Healing. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:1153-1161. [PMID: 38290478 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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The skin, a crucial organ that protects the body, is vulnerable to external damage. Traditional tissue regeneration methods, including bulk hydrogels, aim to facilitate wound healing by interacting with host cells and providing a conducive environment. However, the nanoscale porosity of conventional hydrogels limits cell penetration and tissue regeneration. To overcome this, hydrogels composed of microgels have emerged as promising alternatives. In this study, we propose a granular hydrogel using decellularized tilapia skin. The tilapia skin-based microgels are cost-effective, immune-friendly, and have a high collagen content. Microgels based on the decellularized extracellular matrix of tilapia were successfully fabricated by using microfluidics. Through the assembly of these microgels using adhesive hyaluronic acid-catechol, the resulting 3D granular hydrogel scaffold facilitated enhanced cell growth, accelerated cell differentiation, and successful healing of full-thickness wounds in a mouse model. This study reveals the potential of tilapia skin-based granular hydrogel assembly in wound healing, overcoming conventional hydrogel limits.
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- Pilseon Im
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Science & Technology (SAIHST), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Quantum Biophysics (IQB), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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Ying X, Yu C, Yang W, Ye L, Sun R, Gu T, Fan S, Yao S. The transformation of multifunctional bio-patch to hydrogel on skin wounds for efficient scarless wound healing. Mater Today Bio 2024; 24:100901. [PMID: 38188643 PMCID: PMC10770564 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Hydrogels have been widely used in various biomedical applications, including skin regeneration and tissue repair. However, the capability of certain hydrogels to absorb exudate or blood from surrounding wounds, coupled with the challenge in their long-term storage to prevent bacterial growth, can pose limitations to their efficacy in biological applications. To address these challenges, the development of a multifunctional aloin-arginine-alginate (short for 3A) bio-patch capable of transforming into a hydrogel upon absorbing exudate or blood from neighboring wounds for cutaneous regeneration is proposed. The 3A bio-patch exhibits outstanding features, including an excellent porous structure, swelling properties, and biodegradability. These characteristics allow for the rapid absorption of wound exudates and subsequent transformation into a hydrogel that is suitable for treating skin wounds. Furthermore, the 3A bio-patch exhibits remarkable antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, leading to accelerated wound healing and scarless repair in vivo. This study presents a novel approach to the development of cutaneous wound dressing materials.
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- Xiaozhang Ying
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration, Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
- Zhejiang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration, Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration, Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration, Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration, Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration, Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration, Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
- Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration, Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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Mushtaq F, Ashfaq M, Anwar F, Ayesha BT, Latif HS, Khalil S, Sarwar HS, Khan MI, Sohail MF, Maqsood I. Injectable Chitosan-Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol Hybrid Hydrogel Untangling the Wound Healing Behavior: In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:2145-2160. [PMID: 38250419 PMCID: PMC10795122 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c04346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Wound healing, particularly for difficult-to-treat wounds, presents a serious threat and may lead to complications. Currently available dressings lack mucoadhesion, safety, efficacy, and, most importantly, patient compliance. Herein, we developed a unique, simple, and inexpensive injectable chitosan-methoxy polyethylene glycol (chitosan-mPEG) hybrid hydrogel with tunable physicochemical and mechanical properties for wound healing. The detailed physicochemical and rheological characterization of the chitosan-mPEG hydrogel has revealed chemical interaction between available -NH2 groups of chitosan and -COOH groups of mPEG acid, which, to our perspective, enhanced the mechanical and wound healing properties of hybrid chitosan and mPEG hydrogel compared to solo chitosan or PEG hydrogel. By introducing mPEG, the wound healing ability of hydrogel is synergistically improved due to its antibacterial feature, together with chitosan's innate role in hemostasis and wound closure. The detailed hemostasis and wound closure potential of the chitosan-mPEG hydrogel were investigated in a rat model, which confirmed a significant acceleration in wound healing and ultimately wound closure. In conclusion, the developed chitosan-mPEG hydrogel met all the required specifications and could be developed as a promising material for hemostasis, especially wound management, and as an excellent candidate for wound healing application.
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- Fizza Mushtaq
- Riphah
International University (R.I.U.), Riphah
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS), Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan
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- Riphah
International University (R.I.U.), Riphah
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS), Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan
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- Riphah
International University (R.I.U.), Riphah
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS), Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan
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- Riphah
International University (R.I.U.), Riphah
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS), Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan
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- Riphah
International University (R.I.U.), Riphah
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS), Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan
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- Riphah
International University (R.I.U.), Riphah
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS), Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan
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- Riphah
International University (R.I.U.), Riphah
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS), Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan
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- Riphah
International University (R.I.U.), Riphah
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS), Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan
- Department
of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University
of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, United States
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Darban Z, Singh H, Singh U, Bhatia D, Gaur R, Kuddushi M, Dhanka M, Shahabuddin S. β-Carotene laden antibacterial and antioxidant gelatin/polyglyceryl stearate nano-hydrogel system for burn wound healing application. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 255:128019. [PMID: 37952802 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128019] [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: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Worldwide, burn wounds are severe health issues prone to bacterial infections and challenging to treat with traditional wound dressings. Therefore, a highly desirable biological macromolecules-based wound dressing with good antioxidant, antibacterial, biocompatible, and a large surface area is required. Herein, aim to develop a biological macromolecules-based physically cross-linked gelatin/polyglyceryl stearate/graphene oxide (GPGO) hydrogel to treat burn wounds. Four sets of hydrogels were prepared by varying GO concentrations. FT-IR, FE-SEM, viscosity analysis, mechanical and thermal stability confirmed the successful preparation of hydrogels with desired properties. Further, β-carotene (0.5 mg/mL) was encapsulated in hydrogels to enhance the antioxidant activity, and a cumulative release as well as kinetics at pH 6.4 and 7.4 was performed. With an increase in GO concentration, hydrogels showed sustained release of β-carotene. Among all, GPGO-3 β hydrogel showed the highest antioxidant potency (57.75 %), hemocompatible (<5 %), cytocompatible (viable with NIH 3T3 cells), cell migration, proliferation, and in vitro wound healing. Also, GPGO-3 β hydrogel showed efficient antibacterial activity (%inhibition of 85.5 % and 80.2 % and zone of 11 mm and 9.8 mm against S. aureus and E. coli). These results demonstrated the ability of GPGO-3 β hydrogel as a promising candidate for burn wound healing applications.
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- Zenab Darban
- Department of Chemistry, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Raisan, Gujarat 382426, India
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- Biological Sciences and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
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- Biological Sciences and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
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- Biological Sciences and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Raisan, Gujarat 382426, India.
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- Biological Sciences and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
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- Biological Sciences and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Raisan, Gujarat 382426, India.
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Quan VM, Do DQ, Luong TD, Tang TN, Vu BT, Le HP, Vo PH, Dang NNT, Tran QN, Trinh NT, Nguyen TH. Oxidized Xanthan Gum Crosslinked NOCC: Hydrogel System and Their Biological Stability from Oxidation Levels of the Polymer. Macromol Biosci 2023; 23:e2300156. [PMID: 37579128 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Dynamic hydrogel systems from N,O-carboxymethyl chitosan (NOCC) are investigated in the past years, which has facilitated their widespread use in many biomedical engineering applications. However, the influence of the polymer's oxidation levels on the hydrogel biological properties is not fully investigated. In this study, chitosan is converted into NOCC and introduced to react spontaneously with oxidized xanthan gum (OXG) to form several injectable hydrogels with controlled degradability. Different oxidation levels of xanthan gum, as well as NOCC/OXG volume ratios, are trialed. The infrared spectroscopy spectra verify chemical modification on OXG and successful crosslinking. With increasing oxidation levels, more dialdehyde groups are introduced into the OXG, resulting in changes in physical properties including gelation, swelling, and self-healing efficiency. Under different volume ratios, the hydrogel shows a stable structure and rigidity with higher mechanical properties, and a slower degradation rate. The shear-thinning and self-healing properties of the hydrogels are confirmed. In vitro assays with L929 cells show the biocompatibility of all formulations although the use of a high amount of OXG15 and OXG25 limited the cell proliferation capacity. Findings in this study suggested a suitable amount of OXG at different oxidation levels in NOCC hydrogel systems for tissue engineering applications.
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- Vo Minh Quan
- School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology Viet Nam, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh, 70000, Vietnam
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Zheng G, Li R, Wu P, Zhang L, Qin Y, Wan S, Pei J, Yu P, Fu K, Meyerhoff ME, Liu Y, Zhou Y. Controllable release of nitric oxide from an injectable alginate hydrogel. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 252:126371. [PMID: 37595726 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126371] [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: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Currently, the controlled release of nitric oxide (NO) plays a crucial role in various biomedical applications. However, injectable NO-releasing materials remain an underexplored research field to date. In this study, via the incorporation of S-nitroso-N-acetyl-penicillamine (SNAP) as an NO donor, a family of NO-releasing injectable hydrogels was synthesized through the in situ cross-linking between sodium alginate and calcium ion induced by D-(+)-gluconate δ-lactone as an initiator. Initially, the organic functional groups and the corresponding morphologies of the resulting injectable hydrogels were characterized by IR and SEM spectroscopies, respectively. The NO release times of hydrogels with different SNAP loading amounts could reach up to 36-47 h. Due to the release of NO, the highest antibacterial rates of these injectable hydrogels against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) were up to 95 %, respectively. Furthermore, the matrix of these hydrogels demonstrated great water absorption ability, swelling behavior, and degradation performance. Finally, we expect that these NO-releasing injectable hydrogels could have great potential applications various biomedical material fields.
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- Guangbin Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources of Ministry of Education and School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The Qionghai People's Hospital, Qionghai 571400, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources of Ministry of Education and School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources of Ministry of Education and School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou 570102, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou 570102, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou 570102, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources of Ministry of Education and School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources of Ministry of Education and School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China.
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Samie A, Alavian H, Vafaei-Pour Z, Mohammadpour AH, Jafarian AH, Danesh NM, Abnous K, Taghdisi SM. Accelerated Wound Healing with a Diminutive Scar through Cocrystal Engineered Curcumin. Mol Pharm 2023; 20:5090-5107. [PMID: 37624646 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c00398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Pharmaceutical cocrystals ( Regulatory Classification of Pharmaceutical Co-Crystals Guidance for Industry; Food and Drug Administration, 2018) are crystalline solids produced through supramolecular chemistry to modulate the physicochemical properties of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Despite their extensive development in interdisciplinary sciences, this is a pioneering study on the efficacy of pharmaceutical cocrystals in wound healing and scar reducing. Curcumin-pyrogallol cocrystal (CUR-PYR) was accordingly cherry-picked since its superior physicochemical properties adequately compensate for limitative drawbacks of curcumin (CUR). CUR-PYR has been synthesized by a liquid-assisted grinding (LAG) method and characterized via FT-IR, DSC, and PXRD analyses. In vitro antibacterial study indicated that CUR-PYR cocrystal, CUR+PYR physical mixture (PM), and PYR are more effective against both Gram-negative (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis) bacteria in comparison with CUR. In vitro results also demonstrated that the viability of HDF and NIH-3T3 cells treated with CUR-PYR were improved more than those received CUR which is attributed to the effect of PYR in the form of cocrystal. The wound healing process has been monitored through a 15 day in vivo experiment on 75 male rats stratified into six groups: five groups treated by CUR-PYR+Vaseline (CUR-PYR.ung), CUR+PYR+Vaseline (CUR+PYR.ung), CUR+Vaseline (CUR.ung), PYR+Vaseline (PYR.ung), and Vaseline (VAS) ointments and a negative control group of 0.9% sodium chloride solution (NS). It was revealed that the wounds under CUR-PYR.ung treatment closed by day 12 postsurgery, while the wounds in other groups failed to reach the complete closure end point until the end of the experiment. Surprisingly, a diminutive scar (3.89 ± 0.97% of initial wound size) was observed in the CUR-PYR.ung treated wounds by day 15 after injury, followed by corresponding values for PYR.ung (12.08 ± 2.75%), CUR+PYR.ung (13.89 ± 5.02%), CUR.ung (16.24 ± 6.39%), VAS (18.97 ± 6.89%), and NS (20.33 ± 5.77%). Besides, investigating histopathological parameters including inflammation, granulation tissue, re-epithelialization, and collagen deposition signified outstandingly higher ability of CUR-PYR cocrystal in wound healing than either of its two constituents separately or their simple PM. It was concluded that desired solubility of the prepared cocrystal was essentially responsible for accelerating wound closure and promoting tissue regeneration which yielded minimal scarring. This prototype research suggests a promising application of pharmaceutical cocrystals for the purpose of wound healing.
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- Ali Samie
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Cancer and Molecular Research Center, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948954, Iran
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Youssef D, Fekry O, Badr A, Afify A, Hamed E. A new perspective on quantitative assessment of photodynamic therapy mediated hydrogel nanocomposite in wound healing using objective biospeckle and morphological local-gradient. Comput Biol Med 2023; 163:107196. [PMID: 37356291 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2023.107196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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Skin wounding is a serious public health issue, especially when considering factors that accelerate tissue recovery. Consequently, the use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) as an effective wound-healing treatment has attracted more scientific attention. Although assessing the wound healing rate is crucial for appropriate monitoring of the probability of wound healing and evaluating the treatment efficiency, the currently used techniques lack the ability to provide such information. Therefore, this study has two aims, first, it contributes to the development of a new image-guided biospeckle system for quantitative monitoring of skin wound healing rate. Second, it evaluates the potential of using a novel synthesized PDT-mediated polyethylene glycol fabric with methylene blue (PEG-MB) hydrogel nanocomposite in accelerating wound healing. The proposed imaging system initially acquires raw biospeckle images from the wound regions of adult healthy albino mice treated with the synthesized hydrogel nanocomposite. Each raw biospeckle image is then converted into maps of morphological local-gradient matrices implemented from the combination of dilation and erosion operations at different radii up to 25 pixels. Subsequently, their intensity histogram statistics are computed, taking central moments as the feature set. Final characterization is achieved via a linear combination of the biospeckle statistics maintaining as much variance as possible using principal component analysis (PCA). The results confirmed by cytokine concentration measurement and histological investigation demonstrate that the innovative biospeckle image-guided system is ideal for investigating wound healing and suggest the potential of the hydrogel nanocomposite as an active dressing.
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- Doaa Youssef
- Department of Engineering Applications of Lasers, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt.
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- Department of Medical Applications of Lasers, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt
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Zhao Y, Wang X, Qi R, Yuan H. Recent Advances of Natural-Polymer-Based Hydrogels for Wound Antibacterial Therapeutics. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3305. [PMID: 37571202 PMCID: PMC10422483 DOI: 10.3390/polym15153305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Hydrogels have a three-dimensional network structure and high-water content, are similar in structure to the extracellular matrix, and are often used as wound dressings. Natural polymers have excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability and are commonly utilized to prepare hydrogels. Natural-polymer-based hydrogels can have excellent antibacterial and bioactive properties by loading antibacterial agents or being combined with therapeutics such as phototherapy, which has great advantages in the field of treatment of microbial infections. In the published reviews of hydrogels used in the treatment of infectious wounds, the common classification criteria of hydrogels include function, source of antibacterial properties, type of antibacterial agent, etc. However, there are few reviews on the classification of hydrogels based on raw materials, and the description of natural-polymer-based hydrogels is not comprehensive and detailed. In this paper, based on the principle of material classification, the characteristics of seven types of natural polymers that can be used to prepare hydrogels are discussed, respectively, and the application of natural-polymer-based hydrogels in the treatment of infectious wounds is described in detail. Finally, the research status, limitations, and prospects of natural-polymer-based hydrogels are briefly discussed.
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- Yue Zhao
- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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Wang Y, Wang S, Hu W, Kong S, Su F, Liu F, Li S. In situ Hydrogels Prepared by Photo-initiated Crosslinking of Acrylated Polymers for Local Delivery of Antitumor Drugs. J Pharm Sci 2023; 112:1863-1871. [PMID: 37201750 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2023.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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A triblock copolymer was synthesized by ring opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone in the presence of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). The resulted PCL-PEG-PCL triblock copolymer, PEG and monomethoxy (MPEG) were functionalized by end group acrylation. NMR and FT-IR analyses evidenced the successful synthesis and functionalization of polymers. A series of photo-crosslinked hydrogels composed of acrylated PEG-PCL-Acr and MPEG-Acr or PEG-Acr were prepared by exposure to visible light using lithium phenyl-2,4,6-trimethylbenzoylphosphinate as initiator. The hydrogels present a porous and interconnected structure as shown by SEM. The swelling performance of hydrogels is closely related to the crosslinking density and hydrophilic content. Addition of MPEG or PEG results in increase in water absorption capacity of hydrogels. In vitro degradation of hydrogels was realized in the presence of a lipase from porcine pancreas. Various degradation rates were obtained which mainly depend on the hydrogel composition. MTT assay confirmed the good biocompatibility of hydrogels. Importantly, in situ gelation was achieved by irradiation of a precursor solution injected in the abdomen of mice. Doxorubicin (DOX) was selected as a model antitumor drug to evaluate the potential of hydrogels in cancer therapy. Drug-loaded hydrogels were prepared by in situ encapsulation. In vitro drug release studies showed a sustained release during 28 days with small burst release. DOX-loaded hydrogels exhibit antitumor activity against A529 lung cancer cells comparable to free drug, suggesting that injectable in situ hydrogel with tunable properties could be most promising for local drug delivery in cancer therapy.
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- Yuandou Wang
- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China; Institute of High Performance Polymers, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China; Institute of High Performance Polymers, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China; Institute of High Performance Polymers, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China; Institute of High Performance Polymers, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China; Institute of High Performance Polymers, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China.
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM UMR 5635, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France.
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Thai VL, Candelas DO, Leach JK. Tuning the Microenvironment to Create Functionally Distinct Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Spheroids. Ann Biomed Eng 2023; 51:1558-1573. [PMID: 36809393 PMCID: PMC10264490 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-023-03162-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are under investigation for wound healing and tissue regeneration due to their potent secretome. Compared to monodisperse cells, MSC spheroids exhibit increased cell survival and enhanced secretion of endogenous factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), two key factors in wound repair. We previously upregulated the proangiogenic potential of homotypic MSC spheroids by manipulating microenvironmental culture conditions. However, this approach depends on the responsiveness of host endothelial cells (ECs)-a limitation when attempting to restore large tissue deficits and for patients with chronic wounds in which ECs are dysfunctional and unresponsive. To address this challenge, we used a Design of Experiments (DOE) approach to engineer functionally distinct MSC spheroids that maximize VEGF production (VEGFMAX) or PGE2 production (PGE2,MAX) while incorporating ECs that could serve as the basic building blocks for vessel formation. VEGFMAX produced 22.7-fold more VEGF with enhanced endothelial cell migration compared to PGE2,MAX, while PGE2,MAX produced 16.7-fold more PGE2 with accelerated keratinocyte migration compared to VEGFMAX. When encapsulated together in engineered protease-degradable hydrogels as a model of cell delivery, VEGFMAX and PGE2,MAX spheroids exhibited robust spreading into the biomaterial and enhanced metabolic activity. The distinct bioactivities of these MSC spheroids demonstrate the highly tunable nature of spheroids and provide a new approach to leverage the therapeutic potential of cell-based therapies.
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- Victoria L Thai
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Health, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, 95616, USA.
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Health, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA.
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Shao M, Shi Z, Zhang X, Zhai B, Sun J. Synthesis and Properties of Biodegradable Hydrogel Based on Polysaccharide Wound Dressing. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:1358. [PMID: 36836988 PMCID: PMC9967607 DOI: 10.3390/ma16041358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The metabolic disorder of the wound microenvironment can lead to a series of serious symptoms, especially chronic wounds, which result in significant pain in patients. At present, there is no effective and widely used wound dressing. Therefore, it is important to develop new multifunctional wound dressings. Hydrogel is an ideal wound dressing for medical nursing because of its abilities to absorb exudate and maintain wound wetting, its excellent biocompatibility, and its ability to provide a moist environment for wound repair. Because of these features, hydrogel overcomes the shortcomings of traditional dressings. Therefore, hydrogel has high medical value and is widely studied. In this study, a biodegradable hydrogel based on polysaccharide was synthesized and used as a wound dressing. The swelling degree and degradability of hydrogel were characterized as the characteristics of the wound dressing. The results showed that the prepared hydrogel was degraded with trypsin and in the soil environment. Furthermore, the wound dressing can effectively inhibit the bacterial environment, promote the deposition of the collagen structure of the wound tissue, and accelerate the healing of the wound. The proposed hydrogel has value in practical medical nursing application.
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Roumani S, Jeanneau C, Giraud T, Cotten A, Laucournet M, Sohier J, Pithioux M, About I. Osteogenic Potential of a Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogel Functionalized with Poly-Lysine Dendrigrafts (DGL) for Bone Regeneration. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16020862. [PMID: 36676600 PMCID: PMC9863473 DOI: 10.3390/ma16020862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Resorbable hydrogels are widely used as scaffolds for tissue engineering. These hydrogels can be modified by grafting dendrimer-linked functionalized molecules (dendrigrafts). Our aim was to develop a tunable poly(L-lysine) dendrigrafts (DGL)/PEG-based hydrogel with an inverse porosity and to investigate its osteogenic potential. DGL/PEG hydrogels were emulsified in a surfactant-containing oil solution to form microspheres. The toxicity was evaluated on Human Vascular Endothelial Cells (HUVECs) and Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hMSCs) with Live/Dead and MTT assays. The effects on HUVECs were investigated through C5 Complement expression by RT-PCR and C5a/TGF-β1 secretion by ELISA. Recruitment of hMSCs was investigated using Boyden chambers and their osteogenic differentiation was studied by measuring Alkaline Phosphatase activity (ALP) and BMP-2 secretion by ELISA. Adjusting the stirring speed during the emulsification allowed to obtain spherical microspheres with tunable diameters (10-1600 µm). The cell viability rate with the hydrogel was 95 and 100% with HUVECs and hMSCs, respectively. Incubating HUVECs with the biomaterial induced a 5-fold increase in TGF-β1 and a 3-fold increase in Complement C5a release. Furthermore, HUVEC supernatants obtained after incubation with the hydrogel induced a 2.5-fold increase in hMSC recruitment. The hydrogel induced a 3-fold increase both in hMSC ALP activity and BMP-2 secretion. Overall, the functionalized hydrogel enhanced the osteogenic potential by interacting with endothelial cells and hMSCs and represents a promising tool for bone tissue engineering.
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- Sandra Roumani
- Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, ISM, 13009 Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, ISM, 13009 Marseille, France
- APHM, Hôpital Timone, Pôle Odontologie, 13005 Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, ISM, 13009 Marseille, France
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- Laboratory for Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering (LBTI), UMR 5305, CNRS, Lyon University, 69367 Lyon, France
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- Laboratory for Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering (LBTI), UMR 5305, CNRS, Lyon University, 69367 Lyon, France
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- Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, ISM, 13009 Marseille, France
- Aix-Marseille University, APHM, CNRS, ISM, Sainte-Marguerite Hospital, Institute for Locomotion, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 13009 Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, ISM, 13009 Marseille, France
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Liu D, Zhao S, Jiang Y, Gao C, Wu Y, Liu Y. Biocompatible Dual Network Bovine Serum Albumin-Loaded Hydrogel-Accelerates Wound Healing. Eur Polym J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.111820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Injectable self-healing chitosan-based POSS-PEG hybrid hydrogel as wound dressing to promote diabetic wound healing. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 299:120198. [PMID: 36876768 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Promoting the healing of diabetic wounds remains a major challenge in scientific research today. A star-like eight-arm cross-linker octafunctionalized POSS of benzaldehyde-terminated polyethylene glycol (POSS-PEG-CHO) was synthesized, and crosslinked with hydroxypropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride chitosan (HACC) via Schiff base reaction to obtain Chitosan-based POSS-PEG hybrid hydrogels. The designed composite hydrogels exhibited strong mechanical strength, injectability, excellent self-healing efficiency, good cytocompatibility and antibacterial properties. Furthermore, the composite hydrogels could accelerate cells migration and proliferation, as expected by remarkably promoting wound healing in diabetic mice. The wounds treated with the composite hydrogels displayed faster regeneration of epithelial tissue, fewer inflammatory cells, more collagen deposition and higher expression level of VEGF. Therefore, Chitosan-based POSS-PEG hybrid hydrogel has great application potential as a dressing for promoting the healing of diabetic wounds.
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Growth Factor Binding Peptides in Poly (Ethylene Glycol) Diacrylate (PEGDA)-Based Hydrogels for an Improved Healing Response of Human Dermal Fibroblasts. Gels 2022; 9:gels9010028. [PMID: 36661794 PMCID: PMC9857753 DOI: 10.3390/gels9010028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Growth factors (GF) are critical cytokines in wound healing. However, the direct delivery of these biochemical cues into a wound site significantly increases the cost of wound dressings and can lead to a strong immunological response due to the introduction of a foreign source of GFs. To overcome this challenge, we designed a poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) hydrogel with the potential capacity to sequester autologous GFs directly from the wound site. We demonstrated that synthetic peptide sequences covalently tethered to PEGDA hydrogels physically retained human transforming growth factor beta 1 (hTGFβ1) and human vascular endothelial growth factor (hVEGF) at 3.2 and 0.6 ng/mm2, respectively. In addition, we demonstrated that retained hTGFβ1 and hVEGF enhanced human dermal fibroblasts (HDFa) average cell surface area and proliferation, respectively, and that exposure to both GFs resulted in up to 1.9-fold higher fraction of area covered relative to the control. After five days in culture, relative to the control surface, non-covalently bound hTGFβ1 significantly increased the expression of collagen type I and hTGFβ1 and downregulated vimentin and matrix metalloproteinase 1 expression. Cumulatively, the response of HDFa to hTGFβ1 aligns well with the expected response of fibroblasts during the early stages of wound healing.
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Kaur T, Joshi A, Singh N. Natural cocktail of bioactive factors conjugated on nanofibrous dressing for improved wound healing. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 143:213163. [PMID: 36327826 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213163] [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: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Any interference in the timely and orderly progression through all the phases of healing process can turn a minor injury into a chronic wound. Most of the wound dressings available in the market are moderately effective and have not shown satisfactory improvement in healing. Along with the appropriate wound management, it is imperative for a dressing to facilitate the wound repair process too. In the present research, we hypothesize to improve the wound healing process by applying cost effective natural cocktail of various bioactive factors. Bovine colostrum contains high levels of immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, hormones and cytokines which play significant role in wound healing. Hence, multifunctional colostrum conjugated PCL-PEG based nanofibrous dressings were developed and analyzed for their physicochemical properties and cellular responses. The dressings were also evaluated for cell migration, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. In-vivo wound healing ability was validated on a rat wound model. Numerous growth factors present in the colostrum showed their role in stimulation of skin repair and regeneration by direct action on genetic material. Significantly less inflammation in colostrum treated wounds was observed due to anti-inflammatory properties of lactoferrin. Thus obtained results confirmed the suitability of these multifunctional colostrum conjugated nanofibrous dressings for improved wound healing.
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- Tejinder Kaur
- Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India; Biomedical Engineering Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110029, India.
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Injectable carboxymethyl chitosan-genipin hydrogels encapsulating tea tree oil for wound healing. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 301:120348. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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He B, Wang J, Xie M, Xu M, Zhang Y, Hao H, Xing X, Lu W, Han Q, Liu W. 3D printed biomimetic epithelium/stroma bilayer hydrogel implant for corneal regeneration. Bioact Mater 2022; 17:234-247. [PMID: 35386466 PMCID: PMC8965162 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.01.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Corneal regeneration has always been a challenge due to its sophisticated structure and undesirable keratocyte-fibroblast transformation. Herein, we propose 3D printing of a biomimetic epithelium/stroma bilayer implant for corneal regeneration. Gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) and long-chain poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) are blended to form a two-component ink, which can be printed to different mechanically robust programmed PEGDA-GelMA objects by Digital Light Processing (DLP) printing technology, due to the toughening effect of crystalline crosslinks from long-chain PEGDA on GelMA hydrogel after photo-initiated copolymerization. The printed PEGDA-GelMA hydrogels support cell adhesion, proliferation, migration, meanwhile demonstrating a high light transmittance, and an appropriate swelling degree, nutrient permeation and degradation rate. A bi-layer dome-shaped corneal scaffold consisting of rabbit corneal epithelial cells (rCECs)-laden epithelia layer and rabbit adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (rASCs)-laden orthogonally aligned fibrous stroma layer can be printed out with a high fidelity and robustly surgical handling ability. This bi-layer cells-laden corneal scaffold is applied in a rabbit keratoplasty model. The post-operative outcome reveals efficient sealing of corneal defects, re-epithelialization and stromal regeneration. The concerted effects of microstructure of 3D printed corneal scaffold and precisely located cells in epithelia and stroma layer provide an optimal topographical and biological microenvironment for corneal regeneration. Crystalline microphase of long PEGDA is employed to toughen GelMA hydrogel. A bi-layer dome-shaped robust hydrogel-based biomimetic corneal scaffold is printed. The 3D printed cornea implant can efficiently repair the rabbits' corneal defect.
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Jiang T, Li Q, Qiu J, Chen J, Du S, Xu X, Wu Z, Yang X, Chen Z, Chen T. Nanobiotechnology: Applications in Chronic Wound Healing. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:3125-3145. [PMID: 35898438 PMCID: PMC9309282 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s372211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Wounds occur when skin integrity is broken and the skin is damaged. With progressive changes in the disease spectrum, the acute wounds caused by mechanical trauma have been become less common, while chronic wounds triggered with aging, diabetes and infection have become more frequent. Chronic wounds now affect more than 6 million people in the United States, amounting to 10 billion dollars in annual expenditure. However, the treatment of chronic wounds is associated with numerous challenges. Traditional remedies for chronic wounds include skin grafting, flap transplantation, negative-pressure wound therapy, and gauze dressing, all of which can cause tissue damage or activity limitations. Nanobiotechnology — which comprises a diverse array of technologies derived from engineering, chemistry, and biology — is now being applied in biomedical practice. Here, we review the design, application, and clinical trials for nanotechnology-based therapies for chronic wound healing, highlighting the clinical potential of nanobiotechnology in such treatments. By summarizing previous nanobiotechnology studies, we lay the foundation for future wound care via a nanotech-based multifunctional smart system.
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- Tao Jiang
- Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Sánchez-Cid P, Jiménez-Rosado M, Romero A, Pérez-Puyana V. Novel Trends in Hydrogel Development for Biomedical Applications: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14153023. [PMID: 35893984 PMCID: PMC9370620 DOI: 10.3390/polym14153023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Nowadays, there are still numerous challenges for well-known biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering (TE), wound healing and controlled drug delivery, which must be faced and solved. Hydrogels have been proposed as excellent candidates for these applications, as they have promising properties for the mentioned applications, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, great absorption capacity and tunable mechanical properties. However, depending on the material or the manufacturing method, the resulting hydrogel may not be up to the specific task for which it is designed, thus there are different approaches proposed to enhance hydrogel performance for the requirements of the application in question. The main purpose of this review article was to summarize the most recent trends of hydrogel technology, going through the most used polymeric materials and the most popular hydrogel synthesis methods in recent years, including different strategies of enhancing hydrogels’ properties, such as cross-linking and the manufacture of composite hydrogels. In addition, the secondary objective of this review was to briefly discuss other novel applications of hydrogels that have been proposed in the past few years which have drawn a lot of attention.
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- Correspondence: (P.S.-C.); (A.R.); Tel.: +34-954557179 (A.R.)
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Li C, Zhou Y, Liu S, Guo R, Lu C, Yin D, Zhang Y, Xu X, Dong N, Shi J. Surface Modification of Decellularized Heart Valve by the POSS-PEG Hybrid Hydrogel to Prepare a Composite Scaffold Material with Anticalcification Potential. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:3923-3935. [PMID: 35867892 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Tissue-engineered heart valves (TEHVs) are the most promising replacement for heart valve transplantation. Decellularized heart valve (DHV) is one of the most common scaffold materials for TEHVs. In actual clinical applications, the most widely used method for treating DHV is cross-linking it with glutaraldehyde, but this method could cause serious problems such as calcification. In this study, we introduced polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) nanoparticles into a poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) hydrogel to prepare a POSS-PEG hybrid hydrogel, and then coated them on the surface of DHV to prepare the composite scaffold. The chemical structures, microscopic morphologies, cell compatibilities, blood compatibilities, and anticalcification properties were further investigated. Experimental results showed that the composite scaffold had good blood compatibility and excellent cell compatibility and could promote cell adhesion and proliferation. In vivo and in vitro anticalcification experiments showed that the introduction of POSS nanoparticles could reduce the degree of calcification significantly and the composite scaffold had obvious anticalcification ability. The DHV surface-coated with the POSS-PEG hybrid hydrogel is an alternative scaffold material with anticalcification potential for an artificial heart valve, which provides an idea for the preparation of TEHVs.
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- Chuang Li
- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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Rasool N, Srivastava R, Singh Y. Cationized silica ceria nanocomposites to target biofilms in chronic wounds. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 138:212939. [PMID: 35913235 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.212939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Altered wound healing is a major challenge faced by both developed and developing nations. Biofilm formation has been identified as one of the causative factors for the progression of chronic wounds. The spread of biofilm is controlled by inhibiting the biofilm formation or disrupting the mature biofilm. Functional nanomaterials/enzymes with antimicrobial effects, such as metal oxides, rare earth metals, and carbon nanoparticles have been investigated to treat biofilm and overcome the drawbacks associated with the antibiotic therapy. Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CNPs) have drawn significant attention as a promising antimicrobial agent owing to their antibacterial, enzyme-mimetic, and crystalline properties but they suffer from poor colloidal stability and dispersity in an aqueous environment and size-dependent function. In this work, we have developed a functionalized silica ceria nanocomposite (FSC), as an antibiotic-free system, to treat biofilms. The FSC possesses a high surface area of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) combined with the intrinsic antibacterial activity of cerium oxide for biofilm inhibition. The nanocomposite was fabricated using silica and ceria precursors, and it exhibited a high surface area of 436 m2/g and an average particle size of around 450 nm. The physical and chemical properties of nanocomposite were characterized using FTIR, XRD, UV-Vis, BET, EDX, and XPS analysis. It exhibited a potent antioxidant activity (86%), positive haloperoxidase mimetic property, and broad-spectrum antibacterial activities. It showed 99.9% inhibition against S. aureus (Gram-positive) and 81% inhibition against E. coli (Gram-negative) within 12 and 24 h along with the significant inhibition of biofilm formation (80%) as well as the disruptive effect against the established biofilm (77%) of S. aureus. Cell viability assays indicated the proliferative nature of composite in normal basal conditions and increased cell viability (97%) in the presence of oxidative stress. Despite being a cationic nanomaterial, it showed a good hemocompatibility against human blood and caused complete wound closure in mouse fibroblast cell line within 24 h. The functionalized silica ceria nanocomposite developed has a strong potential in chronic wound healing applications.
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- Nahida Rasool
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar 140001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar 140001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar 140001, Punjab, India; Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar 140001, Punjab, India.
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Kaur G, Narayanan G, Garg D, Sachdev A, Matai I. Biomaterials-Based Regenerative Strategies for Skin Tissue Wound Healing. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:2069-2106. [PMID: 35451829 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Skin tissue wound healing proceeds through four major stages, including hematoma formation, inflammation, and neo-tissue formation, and culminates with tissue remodeling. These four steps significantly overlap with each other and are aided by various factors such as cells, cytokines (both anti- and pro-inflammatory), and growth factors that aid in the neo-tissue formation. In all these stages, advanced biomaterials provide several functional advantages, such as removing wound exudates, providing cover, transporting oxygen to the wound site, and preventing infection from microbes. In addition, advanced biomaterials serve as vehicles to carry proteins/drug molecules/growth factors and/or antimicrobial agents to the target wound site. In this review, we report recent advancements in biomaterials-based regenerative strategies that augment the skin tissue wound healing process. In conjunction with other medical sciences, designing nanoengineered biomaterials is gaining significant attention for providing numerous functionalities to trigger wound repair. In this regard, we highlight the advent of nanomaterial-based constructs for wound healing, especially those that are being evaluated in clinical settings. Herein, we also emphasize the competence and versatility of the three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technique for advanced wound management. Finally, we discuss the challenges and clinical perspective of various biomaterial-based wound dressings, along with prospective future directions. With regenerative strategies that utilize a cocktail of cell sources, antimicrobial agents, drugs, and/or growth factors, it is expected that significant patient-specific strategies will be developed in the near future, resulting in complete wound healing with no scar tissue formation.
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- Gurvinder Kaur
- Materials Science and Sensor Applications, Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandigarh 160030, India
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- Fiber and Polymer Science Program, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, United States
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- Materials Science and Sensor Applications, Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandigarh 160030, India
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- Materials Science and Sensor Applications, Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandigarh 160030, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Amity University Punjab, Mohali 140306, India
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Qi L, Zhang C, Wang B, Yin J, Yan S. Progress in hydrogels for skin wound repair. Macromol Biosci 2022; 22:e2100475. [PMID: 35388605 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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As the first defensive line between the human body and the outside world, the skin is vulnerable to damage from the external environment. Skin wounds can be divided into acute wounds (mechanical injuries, chemical injuries and surgical wounds, etc.) and chronic wounds (burns, infections, diabetes, etc.). In order to manage skin wound, a variety of wound dressings have been developed, including gauze, films, foams, nanofibers, hydrocolloids and hydrogels. Recently, hydrogels have received much attention because of their natural extracellular matrix (ECM)-mimik structure, tunable mechanical properties, and facile bioactive substance delivery capability. They show great potential application in skin wound repair. This paper first introduces the anatomy and function of the skin, the process of wound healing and conventional wound dressings, and then introduces the composition and construction methods of hydrogels. Next, this paper introduces the necessary properties of hydrogels in skin wound repair and the latest research progress of hydrogel dressings for skin wound repair. Finally, the future development goals of hydrogel materials in the field of wound healing are proposed. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Liangfa Qi
- Department of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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Hu W, Wang Y, Chen J, Yu P, Tang F, Hu Z, Zhou J, Liu L, Qiu W, Ye Y, Jia Y, Zhou S, Long J, Zeng Z. Regulation of biomaterial implantation-induced fibrin deposition to immunological functions of dendritic cells. Mater Today Bio 2022. [PMID: 35252832 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtadv.2022.100224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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The performance of implanted biomaterials is largely determined by their interaction with the host immune system. As a fibrous-like 3D network, fibrin matrix formed at the interfaces of tissue and material, whose effects on dendritic cells (DCs) remain unknown. Here, a bone plates implantation model was developed to evaluate the fibrin matrix deposition and DCs recruitment in vivo. The DCs responses to fibrin matrix were further analyzed by a 2D and 3D fibrin matrix model in vitro. In vivo results indicated that large amount of fibrin matrix deposited on the interface between the tissue and bone plates, where DCs were recruited. Subsequent in vitro testing denoted that DCs underwent significant shape deformation and cytoskeleton reorganization, as well as mechanical property alteration. Furthermore, the immune function of imDCs and mDCs were negatively and positively regulated, respectively. The underlying mechano-immunology coupling mechanisms involved RhoA and CDC42 signaling pathways. These results suggested that fibrin plays a key role in regulating DCs immunological behaviors, providing a valuable immunomodulatory strategy for tissue healing, regeneration and implantation.
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- Wenhui Hu
- School of Basic Medical Sciences / School of Biology & Engineering, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Immunity and Antibody Engineering in Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences / School of Biology & Engineering, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Immunity and Antibody Engineering in Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences / School of Biology & Engineering, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Immunity and Antibody Engineering in Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences / School of Biology & Engineering, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Immunity and Antibody Engineering in Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences / School of Biology & Engineering, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Immunity and Antibody Engineering in Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences / School of Biology & Engineering, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Immunity and Antibody Engineering in Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences / School of Biology & Engineering, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Immunity and Antibody Engineering in Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences / School of Biology & Engineering, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Immunity and Antibody Engineering in Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences / School of Biology & Engineering, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Immunity and Antibody Engineering in Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences / School of Biology & Engineering, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Immunity and Antibody Engineering in Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences / School of Biology & Engineering, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Immunity and Antibody Engineering in Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, PR China
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- Department of Head & Neck, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences / School of Biology & Engineering, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Infectious Immunity and Antibody Engineering in Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550025, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Endemic and Ethnic Diseases, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou, PR China
- State Key Laboratory of Functions & Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, PR China
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Liang Y, Shen Y, Sun X, Liang H. Preparation of stretchable and self-healable dual ionically cross-linked hydrogel based on chitosan/polyacrylic acid with anti-freezing property for multi-model flexible sensing and detection. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 193:629-637. [PMID: 34717973 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Revised: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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As a kind of promising material for flexible wearable electronics, conductive hydrogels have attracted extensive interests of researchers for their inherent merits such as superior mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and permeability. Herein, we constructed a new type of highly stretchable, anti-freezing, self-healable, and conductive hydrogel based on chitosan/polyacrylic acid. The large amount of ions inside the network had five functions for the proposed hydrogel, including excellent mechanical behaviors, high conductivity, self-recovery, self-healing and anti-freezing capability. Consequently, the proposed hydrogel possessed tunable stretchability (1190-1550%), tensile strength (0.96-2.56 MPa), toughness (5.7-14.7 MJ/m3), superior self-healing property (self-healing efficiency up to 83.7%), high conductivity (4.58-5.76 S/m), and excellent anti-freezing capability. To our knowledge, the self-healable hydrogel with balanced tensile strength, toughness, conductivity, and low-temperature tolerance can hardly be achieved till now. Furthermore, the conductive hydrogels exhibited high sensitivity (gauge factor up to 10.8) in a broad strain window (0-1000%) and could detect the conventional motion signals of human body such as bending of a knuckle, swallowing, and pressure signal at both room temperature and -20 °C. Moreover, the hydrogels could also be fabricated as flexible detectors to identify different temperatures, different kinds of solutions, and different concentrations of the solution.
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- Yongzhi Liang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; IAT-Chungu Joint Laboratory for Additive Manufacturing, Institute of Advanced Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China.
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Li Q, Liu K, Jiang T, Ren S, Kang Y, Li W, Yao H, Yang X, Dai H, Chen Z. Injectable and self-healing chitosan-based hydrogel with MOF-loaded α-lipoic acid promotes diabetic wound healing. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 131:112519. [PMID: 34857296 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The difficulty of wound healing in patients with diabetes mellitus remains a considerable challenge for clinical and scientific research. To address the problem of poor healing that affects chronic wounds in patients with diabetes, we developed an injectable self-healing hydrogel based on chitosan (CS), hyaluronic acid (HA), and kalium γ-cyclodextrin metal organic frameworks (K-γ-CD-MOFs) loaded α-lipoic acid (α-LA) with antibacterial activity and antioxidant performance. In vitro analysis showed that the hydrogel could promote cell proliferation and migration on the basis of Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay and Transwell experiments. Moreover, the addition of α-LA allowed the reversal of oxidative stress-induced cell damage. In vivo analyses were performed involving a full-thickness wound model in diabetic Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. The hydrogel dressing significantly promoted the wound healing process with better granulation tissue formation and more collagen deposition because of its multifunctional traits, suggesting that it can be an excellent treatment for chronic full-thickness skin wound healing.
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- Qianyun Li
- Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518052, China
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- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518052, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China.
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
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An Z, Zhang L, Liu Y, Zhao H, Zhang Y, Cao Y, Zhang Y, Pei R. Injectable thioketal-containing hydrogel dressing accelerates skin wound healing with the incorporation of reactive oxygen species scavenging and growth factor release. Biomater Sci 2021; 10:100-113. [PMID: 34792044 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01179k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Wound healing is a complex dynamic process. During the occurrence of skin injury, the excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) level is associated with sustained inflammatory response, which limits efficient wound repair. Although multifunctional hydrogels are considered ideal wound dressings due to their unique advantages, the development of hydrogel dressings with rapid gelling rates, shape adaptation, and antioxidant function is still a vital challenge. In this work, a ROS-responsive injectable polyethylene glycol hydrogel containing thioketal bonds (PEG-TK hydrogel) was synthesized and utilized to deliver epidermal growth factor (EGF). We adopted bio-orthogonal click chemistry for crosslinking the polymer chains to obtain the EGF@PEG-TK hydrogel with fast gelation time, injectability and shape-adaptability. More interestingly, the thioketal bonds in the PEG-TK hydrogel not only scavenged excessive ROS in the wound sites but also achieved responsive and controlled EGF release to facilitate regeneration. The EGF@PEG-TK hydrogel treatment offered the benefits of protecting cells from oxidative stress, accelerating wound closure, and reducing scar formation in the full-thickness skin defect model. This work provides a promising strategy for developing antioxidant hydrogel dressing for facilitating the repair of wounds.
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- Zhen An
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China.,CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China.,CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China.,CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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Hasan MM, Uddin MF, Zabin N, Shakil MS, Alam M, Achal FJ, Ara Begum MH, Hossen MS, Hasan MA, Morshed MM. Fabrication and Characterization of Chitosan-Polyethylene Glycol (Ch-Peg) Based Hydrogels and Evaluation of Their Potency in Rat Skin Wound Model. Int J Biomater 2021; 2021:4877344. [PMID: 34691184 PMCID: PMC8531824 DOI: 10.1155/2021/4877344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Thermal burns are a major cause of death and suffering around the globe. They can cause debilitating, life-altering injuries as well as lead to significant psychological and financial consequences. Several research works have been conducted in attempt to find a wound healing therapy that is successful. At present, hydrogels have been widely used in cutting-edge research for this purpose because they have suitable properties. This study aimed to see how therapy with chitosan-polyethylene glycol (Ch-Peg) based hydrogels affected the healing of burn wounds in rats. With the concern of public health, xanthan gum (X), boric acid (B), gelatin (Ge), polyethylene glycol (Peg), chitosan (Ch), glutaraldehyde (G), and HPLC-grade water were prepared using X : Ge : G, X : Ge : Peg : G, X : Ge : Ch : G, X : Ge : Peg : Ch : G, X : Ge : B : Ch : G, X : Ge : B : Peg : G, and X : Ge : B : Peg : Ch : G. The produced composite hydrogels were examined for swelling ability, biodegradability, rheological characteristics, and porosity. The 3D structure of the hydrogel was revealed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). After that, the structural characterization technique named Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to describe the composites (SEM). Lastly, in a rat skin wound model, the efficacy of the produced hydrogels was studied. Swelling ability, biodegradability, rheological properties, and porosity were all demonstrated in composite hydrogels that contained over 90% water. Hydrogels with good polymeric networks and porosity were observed using SEM. The existence of bound water and free, intra- and intermolecule hydrogen-linked OH and NH in the hydrogels was confirmed using FTIR. In a secondary burned rat model, all hydrogels showed significant wound healing effectiveness when compared to controls. When compared to other composite hydrogels, wounds treated with X : Ge : Peg : Ch : G, X : Ge : B : Peg : G, and X : Ge : B : Peg : Ch:G recovered faster after 28 days. In conclusion, this research suggests that X : Ge : Peg : Ch : G, X : Ge : B : Peg : G, and X : Ge : B : Peg : Ch : G could be used to treat skin injuries in the clinic.
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- Md Mahmudul Hasan
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Primeasia University, Banani, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh
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- BCSIR Laboratories, Bangladesh Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Shahbag, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Primeasia University, Banani, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh
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