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Li X, Huo R, Li L, Cherif H, Lan X, Weber MH, Haglund L, Li J. Composite Hydrogel Sealants for Annulus Fibrosus Repair. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:5094-5107. [PMID: 38979636 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00548] [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: 07/10/2024]
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Intervertebral disc (IVD) herniation is a leading cause of disability and lower back pain, causing enormous socioeconomic burdens. The standard of care for disc herniation is nucleotomy, which alleviates pain but does not repair the annulus fibrosus (AF) defect nor recover the biomechanical function of the disc. Existing bioadhesives for AF repair are limited by insufficient adhesion and significant mechanical and geometrical mismatch with the AF tissue, resulting in the recurrence of protrusion or detachment of bioadhesives. Here, we report a composite hydrogel sealant constructed from a composite of a three-dimensional (3D)-printed thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) mesh and tough hydrogel. We tailored the fiber angle and volume fraction of the TPU mesh design to match the angle-ply structure and mechanical properties of native AF. Also, we proposed and tested three types of geometrical design of the composite hydrogel sealant to match the defect shape and size. Our results show that the sealant could mimic native AF in terms of the elastic modulus, flexural modulus, and fracture toughness and form strong adhesion with the human AF tissue. The bovine IVD tests show the effectiveness of the composite hydrogel sealant for AF repair and biomechanics recovery and for preventing herniation with its heightened stiffness and superior adhesion. By harnessing the combined capabilities of 3D printing and bioadhesives, these composite hydrogel sealants demonstrate promising potential for diverse applications in tissue repair and regeneration.
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- Xuan Li
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 817 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C3, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 817 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C3, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1A3, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1A3, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 817 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C3, Canada
- Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1A3, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1A3, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1A3, Canada
- Shriners Hospital for Children, 1003 Decarie Blvd, Montreal, Montreal, Quebec H4A 0A9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 817 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C3, Canada
- Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1A3, Canada
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McGill University, 3775 Rue University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4, Canada
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Nakipoglu M, Tezcaner A, Contag CH, Annabi N, Ashammakhi N. Bioadhesives with Antimicrobial Properties. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300840. [PMID: 37269168 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Bioadhesives with antimicrobial properties enable easier and safer treatment of wounds as compared to the traditional methods such as suturing and stapling. Composed of natural or synthetic polymers, these bioadhesives seal wounds and facilitate healing while preventing infections through the activity of locally released antimicrobial drugs, nanocomponents, or inherently antimicrobial polers. Although many different materials and strategies are employed to develop antimicrobial bioadhesives, the design of these biomaterials necessitates a prudent approach as achieving all the required properties including optimal adhesive and cohesive properties, biocompatibility, and antimicrobial activity can be challenging. Designing antimicrobial bioadhesives with tunable physical, chemical, and biological properties will shed light on the path for future advancement of bioadhesives with antimicrobial properties. In this review, the requirements and commonly used strategies for developing bioadhesives with antimicrobial properties are discussed. In particular, different methods for their synthesis and their experimental and clinical applications on a variety of organs are reviewed. Advances in the design of bioadhesives with antimicrobial properties will pave the way for a better management of wounds to increase positive clinical outcomes.
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- Mustafa Nakipoglu
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
- Department of Engineering Sciences, School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Sciences, Bartin University, Bartin, 74000, Turkey
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- Department of Engineering Sciences, School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
- BIOMATEN, CoE in Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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Yang Z, Bao G, Huo R, Jiang S, Yang X, Ni X, Mongeau L, Long R, Li J. Programming hydrogel adhesion with engineered polymer network topology. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2023; 120:e2307816120. [PMID: 37725650 PMCID: PMC10523657 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2307816120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Hydrogel adhesion that can be easily modulated in magnitude, space, and time is desirable in many emerging applications ranging from tissue engineering and soft robotics to wearable devices. In synthetic materials, these complex adhesion behaviors are often achieved individually with mechanisms and apparatus that are difficult to integrate. Here, we report a universal strategy to embody multifaceted adhesion programmability in synthetic hydrogels. By designing the surface network topology of a hydrogel, supramolecular linkages that result in contrasting adhesion behaviors are formed on the hydrogel interface. The incorporation of different topological linkages leads to dynamically tunable adhesion with high-resolution spatial programmability without alteration of bulk mechanics and chemistry. Further, the association of linkages enables stable and tunable adhesion kinetics that can be tailored to suit different applications. We rationalize the physics of polymer chain slippage, rupture, and diffusion at play in the emergence of the programmable behaviors. With the understanding, we design and fabricate various soft devices such as smart wound patches, fluidic channels, drug-eluting devices, and reconfigurable soft robotics. Our study presents a simple and robust platform in which adhesion controllability in multiple aspects can be easily integrated into a single design of a hydrogel network.
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- Zhen Yang
- Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QCH3A 0C3, Canada
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- Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QCH3A 0C3, Canada
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- Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QCH3A 0C3, Canada
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- Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QCH3A 0C3, Canada
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- Mechanical Engineering, Colorado University Boulder, Boulder, CO80309
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- Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QCH3A 0C3, Canada
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- Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QCH3A 0C3, Canada
- Biomedical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QCH3A 2B4, Canada
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- Mechanical Engineering, Colorado University Boulder, Boulder, CO80309
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- Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QCH3A 0C3, Canada
- Biomedical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QCH3A 2B4, Canada
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Li X, Liu Y, Li L, Huo R, Ghezelbash F, Ma Z, Bao G, Liu S, Yang Z, Weber MH, Li-Jessen NYK, Haglund L, Li J. Tissue-mimetic hybrid bioadhesives for intervertebral disc repair. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:1705-1718. [PMID: 36857679 DOI: 10.1039/d2mh01242a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration and herniation often necessitate surgical interventions including a discectomy with or without a nucleotomy, which results in a loss of the normal nucleus pulposus (NP) and a defect in the annulus fibrosus (AF). Due to the limited regenerative capacity of the IVD tissue, the annular tear may remain a persistent defect and result in recurrent herniation post-surgery. Bioadhesives are promising alternatives but show limited adhesion performance, low regenerative capacity, and inability to prevent re-herniation. Here, we report hybrid bioadhesives that combine an injectable glue and a tough sealant to simultaneously repair and regenerate IVD post-nucleotomy. The glue fills the NP cavity while the sealant seals the AF defect. Strong adhesion occurs with the IVD tissues and survives extreme disc loading. Furthermore, the glue can match native NP mechanically, and support the viability and matrix deposition of encapsulated cells, serving as a suitable cell delivery vehicle to promote NP regeneration. Besides, biomechanical tests with bovine IVD motion segments demonstrate the capacity of the hybrid bioadhesives to restore the biomechanics of bovine discs under cyclic loading and to prevent permanent herniation under extreme loading. This work highlights the synergy of bioadhesive and tissue-engineering approaches. Future works are expected to further improve the tissue specificity of bioadhesives and prove their efficacy for tissue repair and regeneration.
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- Xuan Li
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 817 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3A 0C3, Canada.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McGill University, 3775 rue University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Room C10.148.2, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 817 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3A 0C3, Canada.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 817 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3A 0C3, Canada.
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3A7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 817 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3A 0C3, Canada.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 817 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3A 0C3, Canada.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 817 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3A 0C3, Canada.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 817 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3A 0C3, Canada.
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Room C10.148.2, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McGill University, 3775 rue University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4, Canada
- School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1, Canada
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Room C10.148.2, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 817 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3A 0C3, Canada.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McGill University, 3775 rue University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4, Canada
- Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Room C10.148.2, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.
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Lei Z, Xu W, Zhang G. Bio-inspired ionic skins for smart medicine. SMART MEDICINE 2023; 2:e20220026. [PMID: 39188555 PMCID: PMC11235715 DOI: 10.1002/smmd.20220026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Ionic skins are developed to mimic the mechanical properties and functions of natural skins. They have demonstrated substantial advantages to serve as the crucial interface to bridge the gap between humans and machines. The first-generation ionic skin is a stretchable capacitor comprising hydrogels as the ionic conductors and elastomers as the dielectrics, and realizes pressure and strain sensing through the measurement of the capacitance. Subsequent advances have been made to improve the mechanical properties of ionic skins and import diverse functions. For example, ultrahigh stretchability, strong interfacial adhesion, self-healing, moisturizing ability, and various sensing capabilities have been achieved separately or simultaneously. Most ionic skins are attached to natural skins to monitor bio-electrical signals continuously. Ionic skins have also been found with significant potential to serve as a smart drug-containing reservoir, which can release drugs spatially, temporally, and in a controllable way. Herein, this review focuses on the design and fabrication of ionic skins, and their applications related to smart medicine. Moreover, challenges and opportunities are also discussed. It is hoped that the development of bio-inspired ionic skins will provide a paradigm shift for self-diagnosis and healthcare.
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- Zhouyue Lei
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied SciencesHarvard UniversityCambridgeMassachusettsUSA
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied SciencesHarvard UniversityCambridgeMassachusettsUSA
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied SciencesHarvard UniversityCambridgeMassachusettsUSA
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Dai C, Wang Y, Shan Y, Ye C, Lv Z, Yang S, Cao L, Ren J, Yu H, Liu S, Shao Z, Li J, Chen W, Ling S. Cytoskeleton-inspired hydrogel ionotronics for tactile perception and electroluminescent display in complex mechanical environments. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:136-148. [PMID: 36317638 DOI: 10.1039/d2mh01034h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The emerging applications of hydrogel ionotronics (HIs) in devices and machines require them to maintain their robustness under complex mechanical environments. Nevertheless, existing HIs still suffer from various mechanical limitations, such as the lack of balance between softness, strength, toughness, and fatigue fracture under cyclic loads. Inspired by the structure of the cytoskeleton, this study develops a sustainable HI supported by a double filamentous network. This cytoskeleton-like structure can enhance the strength of the HI by 26 times and its toughness by 3 times. It also enables HI to tolerate extreme mechanical stimuli, such as severe deformation, long-term cyclic loading, and high-frequency shearing and shocking. The advantages of these structurally- and mechanically-optimized HI devices in tactile perception and electroluminescent display, i.e., two practical applications where complex mechanical stimuli need to be sustained, are demonstrated. The findings reported in this study can inspire the design of human skin-like robust and anti-fatigue-fracture HI devices for long-term stable use.
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- Chenchen Dai
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China.
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China.
- School of Textile & Clothing, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Jiangsu 224051, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China.
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 78 Jiuhua Roulevard North, Quzhou 324000, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China.
- Shanghai Clinical Research and Trial Center, Shanghai 201210, People's Republic of China
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Bao G, Gao Q, Cau M, Ali-Mohamad N, Strong M, Jiang S, Yang Z, Valiei A, Ma Z, Amabili M, Gao ZH, Mongeau L, Kastrup C, Li J. Liquid-infused microstructured bioadhesives halt non-compressible hemorrhage. Nat Commun 2022; 13:5035. [PMID: 36028516 PMCID: PMC9418157 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-32803-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Non-compressible hemorrhage is an unmet clinical challenge that accounts for high mortality in trauma. Rapid pressurized blood flows under hemorrhage impair the function and integrity of hemostatic agents and the adhesion of bioadhesive sealants. Here, we report the design and performance of bioinspired microstructured bioadhesives, formed with a macroporous tough xerogel infused with functional liquids. The xerogel can rapidly absorb interfacial fluids such as whole blood and promote blood clotting, while the infused liquids facilitate interfacial bonding, sealing, and antibacterial function. Their synergy enables the bioadhesives to form tough adhesion on ex vivo human and porcine tissues and diverse engineered surfaces without the need for compression, as well as on-demand instant removal and storage stability. We demonstrate a significantly improved hemostatic efficacy and biocompatibility in rats and pigs compared to non-structured counterparts and commercial products. This work opens new avenues for the development of bioadhesives and hemostatic sealants.
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- Guangyu Bao
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Michael Smith Laboratories, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Michael Smith Laboratories, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Michael Smith Laboratories, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
- Blood Research Institute, Versiti, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
- Department of Biochemistry, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Wang S, Li J, Pan Y, Liu F, Zeng L, Gao Y, Lu T. A double-network strategy for the tough tissue adhesion of hydrogels with long-term stability under physiological environment. SOFT MATTER 2022; 18:6192-6199. [PMID: 35856647 DOI: 10.1039/d2sm00688j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Achieving tough and stable tissue adhesion under a physiological environment is of great significance for the clinical applications of hydrogel adhesives. The current tough hydrogel adhesives face challenges in the preservation of the maximal adhesion for a long time due to swelling. Here, we propose a double-network strategy for tough tissue adhesion by a hydrogel with long-term stability under a physiological environment. A double-network hydrogel consisting of a covalently crosslinked primary network with tunable hydrophilicity and a non-covalently crosslinked secondary network with functional groups is designed. The primary network exhibited hydrophobicity in the physiological environment, which could constrict the secondary network and limit the swelling of the entire hydrogel. The secondary network could form strong interlinks with tissue and provide large energy dissipation through the unzipping of its noncovalent crosslinks when separated by a force. The combination of the two networks resulted in a tough and stable tissue adhesion. A poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)/calcium alginate hydrogel synthesized based on this strategy realized an adhesion energy of 300-500 J m-2 with porcine tissues, and the maximal adhesion could be maintained for over 1000 min after submerging in a PBS solution at 37 °C. The swelling behavior of the hydrogel and changes in mechanical properties under the physiological environment are studied, and its application in repairing the aorta wound is demonstrated.
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- Shuyang Wang
- State Key Lab for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Soft Machines Lab, School of Aerospace Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Lab for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Soft Machines Lab, School of Aerospace Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Lab for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Soft Machines Lab, School of Aerospace Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Lab for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Soft Machines Lab, School of Aerospace Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Lab for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Soft Machines Lab, School of Aerospace Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Lab for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Soft Machines Lab, School of Aerospace Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Lab for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Soft Machines Lab, School of Aerospace Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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Liu Y, Wang C, Xue J, Huang G, Zheng S, Zhao K, Huang J, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Yin T, Li Z. Body Temperature Enhanced Adhesive, Antibacterial and Recyclable Ionic Hydrogel for Epidermal Electrophysiological Monitoring. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2200653. [PMID: 35668708 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202200653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Hydrogel-based epidermal electrodes have attracted widespread attention in health monitoring and human-machine interfaces for their good biocompatibility, skin-matched Young's modulus, and stable in situ electrophysiological recording performance. However, it is difficult to make the exact conformal attachment between skin and electrodes because of the hair, wrinkles as well as complex, curved contours of the skin. This also results in signal distortion and large noise. Here, a body temperature enhanced skin-adhesive epidermal electrode is proposed based on non-covalent cross-linked network ionic hydrogel. The ionic hydrogel is fabricated by the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), branched polyethyleneimine (b-PEI) and calcium chloride (CaCl2 ), which demonstrates impressive performances including ultra-stretchability of 1291%, great adhesion to skin and other non-biological materials, stable conductivity of 3.09 S/m, recyclability and outstanding antibacterial ability, simultaneously. Specifically, the adhesion of the ionic hydrogel behaves as temperature-sensitive and could be enhanced by body temperature. Furthermore, the ionic hydrogel is utilized as epidermal electrodes, which displays seductive capability to record multifarious electrophysiological signals with high signal-to-noise ratio and ultra-low detection limit, including electrocardiogram (ECG), electromyogram (EMG) and electroencephalogram (EEG). The as-proposed body temperature enhanced skin-adhesive ionic hydrogel brings intelligent functions and broadens the way for epidermal electronics, promoting the development of healthcare electronics. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Ying Liu
- Y. Liu, C. Wang, X.J. Tao, J. Huang, Y. Q. Wang, Prof. Z. Li, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China.,Y. Liu, C. Wang, Prof. Z. Li, School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Y. Liu, C. Wang, X.J. Tao, J. Huang, Y. Q. Wang, Prof. Z. Li, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China.,Y. Liu, C. Wang, Prof. Z. Li, School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- J. T. Xue, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- G. H. Huang, S. Zheng, Prof. K. Zhao, State Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Science, Institute of psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.,G. H. Huang, S. Zheng, Prof. K. Zhao, Department of Psychology, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- G. H. Huang, S. Zheng, Prof. K. Zhao, State Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Science, Institute of psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.,G. H. Huang, S. Zheng, Prof. K. Zhao, Department of Psychology, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- G. H. Huang, S. Zheng, Prof. K. Zhao, State Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Science, Institute of psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.,G. H. Huang, S. Zheng, Prof. K. Zhao, Department of Psychology, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Y. Liu, C. Wang, X.J. Tao, J. Huang, Y. Q. Wang, Prof. Z. Li, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China.,J. Huang, Prof. Z. Li, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Y. Liu, C. Wang, X.J. Tao, J. Huang, Y. Q. Wang, Prof. Z. Li, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China.,Y.Q. Wang, College of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Y. Zhang, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430060, China
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- T. L. Yin, Reproductive Medicine Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430060, China
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- Y. Liu, C. Wang, X.J. Tao, J. Huang, Y. Q. Wang, Prof. Z. Li, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China.,Y. Liu, C. Wang, Prof. Z. Li, School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.,J. Huang, Prof. Z. Li, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.,Prof. Z. Li, Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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Taheri S, Bao G, He Z, Mohammadi S, Ravanbakhsh H, Lessard L, Li J, Mongeau L. Injectable, Pore-Forming, Perfusable Double-Network Hydrogels Resilient to Extreme Biomechanical Stimulations. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2102627. [PMID: 34811970 PMCID: PMC8805581 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202102627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Biological tissues hinge on blood perfusion and mechanical toughness to function. Injectable hydrogels that possess both high permeability and toughness have profound impacts on regenerative medicine but remain a long-standing challenge. To address this issue, injectable, pore-forming double-network hydrogels are fabricated by orchestrating stepwise gelation and phase separation processes. The interconnected pores of the resulting hydrogels enable direct medium perfusion through organ-sized matrices. The hydrogels are amenable to cell encapsulation and delivery while promoting cell proliferation and spreading. They are also pore insensitive, tough, and fatigue resistant. When tested in biomimetic perfusion bioreactors, the hydrogels maintain physical integrity under prolonged, high-frequency biomechanical stimulations (>6000 000 cycles at 120 Hz). The excellent biomechanical performance suggests the great potential of the new injectable hydrogel technology for repairing mechanically dynamic tissues, such as vocal folds, and other applications, such as tissue engineering, biofabrication, organs-on-chips, drug delivery, and disease modeling.
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- Sareh Taheri
- Department of Mechanical EngineeringMcGill UniversityMontrealQCH3A 0C3Canada
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringMcGill UniversityMontrealQCH3A 0C3Canada
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringMcGill UniversityMontrealQCH3A 0C3Canada
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringMcGill UniversityMontrealQCH3A 0C3Canada
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringMcGill UniversityMontrealQCH3A 0C3Canada
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringMcGill UniversityMontrealQCH3A 0C3Canada
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringMcGill UniversityMontrealQCH3A 0C3Canada
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringMcGill UniversityMontrealQCH3A 2B4Canada
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringMcGill UniversityMontrealQCH3A 0C3Canada
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Ravanbakhsh H, Karamzadeh V, Bao G, Mongeau L, Juncker D, Zhang YS. Emerging Technologies in Multi-Material Bioprinting. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2104730. [PMID: 34596923 PMCID: PMC8971140 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202104730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
Abstract
Bioprinting, within the emerging field of biofabrication, aims at the fabrication of functional biomimetic constructs. Different 3D bioprinting techniques have been adapted to bioprint cell-laden bioinks. However, single-material bioprinting techniques oftentimes fail to reproduce the complex compositions and diversity of native tissues. Multi-material bioprinting as an emerging approach enables the fabrication of heterogeneous multi-cellular constructs that replicate their host microenvironments better than single-material approaches. Here, bioprinting modalities are reviewed, their being adapted to multi-material bioprinting is discussed, and their advantages and challenges, encompassing both custom-designed and commercially available technologies are analyzed. A perspective of how multi-material bioprinting opens up new opportunities for tissue engineering, tissue model engineering, therapeutics development, and personalized medicine is offered.
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- Hossein Ravanbakhsh
- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3A0C3, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3A0G1, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3A0C3, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3A0C3, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3A0G1, Canada
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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