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Souza A, Kevin M, Rodriguez BJ, Reynaud EG. The use of fluid-phase 3D printing to pattern alginate-gelatin hydrogel properties to guide cell growth and behaviour in vitro. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:045024. [PMID: 38810635 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad51bf] [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: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Three-dimensional (3D) (bio)printing technology has boosted the advancement of the biomedical field. However, tissue engineering is an evolving field and (bio)printing biomimetic constructions for tissue formation is still a challenge. As a new methodology to facilitate the construction of more complex structures, we suggest the use of the fluid-phase 3D printing to pattern the scaffold's properties. The methodology consists of an exchangeable fluid-phase printing medium in which the constructions are fabricated and patterned during the printing process. Using the fluid-phase methodology, the biological and mechanical properties can be tailored promoting cell behaviour guidance and compartmentalization. In this study, we first assessed different formulations of alginate/gelatin to create a stable substrate capable to promote massive cell colonizationin vitroover time. Overall, formulations with lower gelatin content and 2-(N-morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid (MES) buffer as a solvent showed better stability under cell culture conditions and enhanced U2OS cell growth. Next, the fluid-phase showed better printing fidelity and resolution in comparison to air printing as it diminished the collapsing and the spread of the hydrogel strand. In sequence, the fluid-phase methodology was used to create functionalized alginate-gelatin-arginylglycylaspartic acid peptide (RGD) hydrogels via carbodiimides chemistry. The alginate-gelatin-RGD hydrogels showed an increase of 2.97-fold in cell growth and more spread substrate colonization in comparison to alginate-gelatin hydrogel. Moreover, the fluid-phase methodology was used to add RGD molecules to pre-determined parts of the alginate-gelatin substrate during the printing process promoting U2OS cell compartmentalization. In addition, different substrate stiffnesses were also created via fluid-phase by crosslinking the hydrogel with different concentrations of CaCl2during the printing process. As a result, the U2OS cells were also compartmentalized on the stiffer parts of the printings. Finally, our results showed that by combining stiffer hydrogel with RGD increasing concentrations we can create a synergetic effect and boost cell metabolism by up to 3.17-fold. This work presents an idea of a new printing process for tailoring multiple parameters in hydrogel substrates by using fluid-phase to generate more faithful replication of thein vivoenvironment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrea Souza
- School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College Dublin, Belfield Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College Dublin, Belfield Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Physics, University College Dublin, Belfield Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College Dublin, Belfield Dublin 4, Ireland
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Tevlek A. The role of decellularized cell derived extracellular matrix in the establishment and culture of in vitrobreast cancer tumor model. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:025037. [PMID: 38286003 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad2378] [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: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Decades of research have shown that two-dimensional cell culture studies are insufficient for preclinical cancer diagnosis and treatment, and that cancer cells in three-dimensional (3D) culture systems have better cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions, gene expression, heterogeneity, and structural complexity that more closely resemblein vivotumors. Researchers are still optimizing 3D culturing settings for different cancers. Despite promising tumor spheroid research, tumor cell-only aggregates lack the tumor microenvironment and cannot model tumors. Here, MCF-7 breast cancer cell derived decellularized extracellular matrix (CD-dECMs) were obtained and converted into autologous, biologically active, biocompatible, and non-immunogenic hydrogels to be used as micro-environment in both organoid formation and culture. For the production of organoids, CD-dECM doping concentrations ranging from 0.1 mg ml-1to 1.5 mg ml-1were evaluated, and the lowest concentration was found to be the most effective. For organoid culture, 8 mg ml-1CD-dECM, 4 mg ml-1rat tendon collagen type I (Col I) (4 mg ml-1) and a 1:1 (v/v) mixture of these two were used and the most viable and the biggest organoids were discovered in CD-dECM/Col I (1:1) group. The results show that autologous CD-dECM can replace hydrogels in tumor organoid generation and culture at low and high concentrations, respectively.
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- Atakan Tevlek
- Middle East Technical University (METU), MEMS Research and Application Center, 06530 Ankara, Turkey
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Wang H, Walles T, Wiese-Rischke C. Patient-Derived Lung Cancer "Sandwich Cultures" with a Preserved Tumor Microenvironment. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2024; 30:27-37. [PMID: 38115596 PMCID: PMC10818046 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2023.0199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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In the past, different spheroid-, organotypic-, and three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting lung cancer models were established for in vitro drug testing and personalized medicine. These tissue models cannot depict the tumor microenvironment (TME) and, therefore, research addressing tumor cell-TME interactions is limited. To overcome this hurdle, we applied patient-derived lung tumor samples to establish new in vitro models. To analyze the tissue model properties, we established two-dimensional (2D) and 3D coculture tissue models exposed to static and dynamic culture conditions that afforded tissue culture for up to 28 days. Our tissue models were characterized by hematoxylin eosin staining, M30 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and immunofluorescence staining against specific lung cancer markers (TTF-1 and p40/p63), cancer-associated fibroblast (CAF) markers (α-SMA and MCT4), and fibronectin (FN). The 3D models were generated with higher success rate than the corresponding 2D model. The cell density of the static 3D model increased from 21 to 28 days, whereas the apoptosis decreased. The dynamic 3D model possessed an even higher cell density than the static 3D model. We identified lung cancer cells, CAFs, and FN. Therefore, a novel in vitro 3D lung cancer model was established, which simulated the TME for 28 days and possessed a structural complexity.
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- Hailong Wang
- University Clinic for Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- University Clinic for Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- University Clinic for Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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Li Y, Liu J, Xu S, Wang J. 3D Bioprinting: An Important Tool for Tumor Microenvironment Research. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:8039-8057. [PMID: 38164264 PMCID: PMC10758183 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s435845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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The tumor microenvironment plays a crucial role in cancer development and treatment. Traditional 2D cell cultures fail to fully replicate the complete tumor microenvironment, while mouse tumor models suffer from time-consuming procedures and complex operations. However, in recent years, 3D bioprinting technology has emerged as a vital tool in studying the tumor microenvironment. 3D bioprinting is a revolutionary biomanufacturing technique that involves layer-by-layer stacking of biological materials, such as cells and biomaterial scaffolds, to create highly precise 3D biostructures. This technology enables the construction of intricate tissue and organ models in the laboratory, which are utilized for biomedical research, drug development, and personalized medicine. The application of 3D bioprinting has brought unprecedented opportunities to fields such as cancer research, tissue engineering, and organ transplantation. It has opened new possibilities for addressing real-world biological challenges and improving medical treatment outcomes. This review summarizes the applications of 3D bioprinting technology in the context of the tumor microenvironment, aiming to explore its potential impact on cancer research and treatment. The use of this cutting-edge technology promises significant advancements in understanding cancer biology and enhancing medical interventions.
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- Yilin Li
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China
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Lemarié L, Dargar T, Grosjean I, Gache V, Courtial EJ, Sohier J. Human Induced Pluripotent Spheroids' Growth Is Driven by Viscoelastic Properties and Macrostructure of 3D Hydrogel Environment. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:1418. [PMID: 38136009 PMCID: PMC10740696 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10121418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Stem cells, particularly human iPSCs, constitute a powerful tool for tissue engineering, notably through spheroid and organoid models. While the sensitivity of stem cells to the viscoelastic properties of their direct microenvironment is well-described, stem cell differentiation still relies on biochemical factors. Our aim is to investigate the role of the viscoelastic properties of hiPSC spheroids' direct environment on their fate. To ensure that cell growth is driven only by mechanical interaction, bioprintable alginate-gelatin hydrogels with significantly different viscoelastic properties were utilized in differentiation factor-free culture medium. Alginate-gelatin hydrogels of varying concentrations were developed to provide 3D environments of significantly different mechanical properties, ranging from 1 to 100 kPa, while allowing printability. hiPSC spheroids from two different cell lines were prepared by aggregation (⌀ = 100 µm, n > 1 × 104), included and cultured in the different hydrogels for 14 days. While spheroids within dense hydrogels exhibited limited growth, irrespective of formulation, porous hydrogels prepared with a liquid-liquid emulsion method displayed significant variations of spheroid morphology and growth as a function of hydrogel mechanical properties. Transversal culture (adjacent spheroids-laden alginate-gelatin hydrogels) clearly confirmed the separate effect of each hydrogel environment on hiPSC spheroid behavior. This study is the first to demonstrate that a mechanically modulated microenvironment induces diverse hiPSC spheroid behavior without the influence of other factors. It allows one to envision the combination of multiple formulations to create a complex object, where the fate of hiPSCs will be independently controlled by their direct microenvironment.
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- Lucas Lemarié
- SEGULA Technologies, 69100 Villeurbanne, France;
- 3d.FAB, CNRS UMR 5246, ICBMS (Institute of Molecular and Supramolecular Chemistry and Biochemistry), Université Lyon 1, 69622 Villeurbanne, France;
- CNRS UMR 5305, LBTI (Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering Laboratory), 69007 Lyon, France
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- CNRS UMR5261, INSERM U1315, INMG-PNMG (NeuroMyoGene Institute, Physiopathology and Genetics of the Neuron and the Muscle), Université Lyon 1, 69008 Lyon, France; (T.D.); (I.G.); (V.G.)
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- CNRS UMR5261, INSERM U1315, INMG-PNMG (NeuroMyoGene Institute, Physiopathology and Genetics of the Neuron and the Muscle), Université Lyon 1, 69008 Lyon, France; (T.D.); (I.G.); (V.G.)
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- CNRS UMR5261, INSERM U1315, INMG-PNMG (NeuroMyoGene Institute, Physiopathology and Genetics of the Neuron and the Muscle), Université Lyon 1, 69008 Lyon, France; (T.D.); (I.G.); (V.G.)
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- 3d.FAB, CNRS UMR 5246, ICBMS (Institute of Molecular and Supramolecular Chemistry and Biochemistry), Université Lyon 1, 69622 Villeurbanne, France;
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- CNRS UMR 5305, LBTI (Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering Laboratory), 69007 Lyon, France
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Di Gravina GM, Bari E, Croce S, Scocozza F, Pisani S, Conti B, Avanzini MA, Auricchio F, Cobianchi L, Torre ML, Conti M. Design and development of a hepatic lyo-dECM powder as a biomimetic component for 3D-printable hybrid hydrogels. Biomed Mater 2023; 19:015005. [PMID: 37992318 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad0ee2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Bioprinting offers new opportunities to obtain reliable 3Din vitromodels of the liver for testing new drugs and studying pathophysiological mechanisms, thanks to its main feature in controlling the spatial deposition of cell-laden hydrogels. In this context, decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM)-based hydrogels have caught more and more attention over the last years because of their characteristic to closely mimic the tissue-specific microenvironment from a biological point of view. In this work, we describe a new concept of designing dECM-based hydrogels; in particular, we set up an alternative and more practical protocol to develop a hepatic lyophilized dECM (lyo-dECM) powder as an 'off-the-shelf' and free soluble product to be incorporated as a biomimetic component in the design of 3D-printable hybrid hydrogels. To this aim, the powder was first characterized in terms of cytocompatibility on human and porcine mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), and the optimal powder concentration (i.e. 3.75 mg ml-1) to use in the hydrogel formulation was identified. Moreover, its non-immunogenicity and capacity to reactivate the elastase enzyme potency was proved. Afterward, as a proof-of-concept, the powder was added to a sodium alginate/gelatin blend, and the so-defined multi-component hydrogel was studied from a rheological point of view, demonstrating that adding the lyo-dECM powder at the selected concentration did not alter the viscoelastic properties of the original material. Then, a printing assessment was performed with the support of computational simulations, which were useful to definea priorithe hydrogel printing parameters as window of printability and its post-printing mechanical collapse. Finally, the proposed multi-component hydrogel was bioprinted with cells inside, and its post-printing cell viability for up to 7 d was successfully demonstrated.
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- Giulia M Di Gravina
- Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology Oncology Unit and Cell Factory, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic & Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
- PharmaExceed s.r.l., Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Chen Y, Wang L, Wang Y, Zhou Y. Microtube embedded hydrogel bioprinting for vascularization of tissue-engineered scaffolds. Biotechnol Bioeng 2023; 120:3592-3601. [PMID: 37638665 DOI: 10.1002/bit.28542] [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: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Vascular tissue engineering has been considered promising as one of the alternatives for viable artificial tissues and organs. Macro- and microscale hollow tubes fabricated with various techniques have been widely studied to mimic blood vessels. To date, the fabrication of biomimetic capillary vessels with sizes ranging from 1 to 10 µm is still challenging. In this paper, core-sheath microtubes were electrospun to mimic capillary vessels and were embedded in carboxymethyl cellulose/sodium alginate hydrogel for bioprinting. The results showed improved printing fidelity and promoted cell attachment. The tube concentration and tube length both had significant influences on filament size and merging area. Printed groups with higher microtube concentration showed higher microtube density, with filament/nozzle size ratio, and printed/designed grid area ratio closer to 100%. In the in vitro experiments, microtubes were not only compatible with human umbilical vein endothelial cells but also provided microtopographical cues to promote cell proliferation and morphogenesis in three-dimensional space. In summary, the microtubes fabricated by our groups have the potential for the bioprinting of vascularized soft tissue scaffolds.
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- Yan Chen
- Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, USA
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- Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, USA
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Shah DD, Raghani NR, Chorawala MR, Singh S, Prajapati BG. Harnessing three-dimensional (3D) cell culture models for pulmonary infections: State of the art and future directions. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 396:2861-2880. [PMID: 37266588 PMCID: PMC10235844 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02541-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
Pulmonary infections have been a leading etiology of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Upper and lower respiratory tract infections have multifactorial causes, which include bacterial, viral, and rarely, fungal infections. Moreover, the recent emergence of SARS-CoV-2 has created havoc and imposes a huge healthcare burden. Drug and vaccine development against these pulmonary pathogens like respiratory syncytial virus, SARS-CoV-2, Mycobacteria, etc., requires a systematic set of tools for research and investigation. Currently, in vitro 2D cell culture models are widely used to emulate the in vivo physiologic environment. Although this approach holds a reasonable promise over pre-clinical animal models, it lacks the much-needed correlation to the in vivo tissue architecture, cellular organization, cell-to-cell interactions, downstream processes, and the biomechanical milieu. In view of these inadequacies, 3D cell culture models have recently acquired interest. Mammalian embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells may display their remarkable self-organizing abilities in 3D culture, and the resulting organoids replicate important structural and functional characteristics of organs such the kidney, lung, gut, brain, and retina. 3D models range from scaffold-free systems to scaffold-based and hybrid models as well. Upsurge in organs-on-chip models for pulmonary conditions has anticipated encouraging results. Complexity and dexterity of developing 3D culture models and the lack of standardized working procedures are a few of the setbacks, which are expected to be overcome in the coming times. Herein, we have elaborated the significance and types of 3D cell culture models for scrutinizing pulmonary infections, along with the in vitro techniques, their applications, and additional systems under investigation.
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- Disha D Shah
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, L. M. College of Pharmacy Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, L. M. College of Pharmacy Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, L. M. College of Pharmacy Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University, Kherva, 384012, India.
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Deptuła M, Zawrzykraj M, Sawicka J, Banach-Kopeć A, Tylingo R, Pikuła M. Application of 3D- printed hydrogels in wound healing and regenerative medicine. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115416. [PMID: 37683592 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Hydrogels are three-dimensional polymer networks with hydrophilic properties. The modifiable properties of hydrogels and the structure resembling living tissue allow their versatile application. Therefore, increasing attention is focused on the use of hydrogels as bioinks for three-dimensional (3D) printing in tissue engineering. Bioprinting involves the fabrication of complex structures from several types of materials, cells, and bioactive compounds. Stem cells (SC), such as mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are frequently employed in 3D constructs. SCs have desirable biological properties such as the ability to differentiate into various types of tissue and high proliferative capacity. Encapsulating SCs in 3D hydrogel constructs enhances their reparative abilities and improves the likelihood of reaching target tissues. In addition, created constructs can simulate the tissue environment and mimic biological signals. Importantly, the immunogenicity of scaffolds is minimized through the use of patient-specific cells and the biocompatibility and biodegradability of the employed biopolymers. Regenerative medicine is taking advantage of the aforementioned capabilities in regenerating various tissues- muscle, bones, nerves, heart, skin, and cartilage.
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- Milena Deptuła
- Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Division of Embryology, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland.
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Technology and Biochemistry of Food, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Technology and Biochemistry of Food, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland
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- Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Division of Embryology, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland
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Kyriakopoulou K, Koutsakis C, Piperigkou Z, Karamanos NK. Recreating the extracellular matrix: novel 3D cell culture platforms in cancer research. FEBS J 2023; 290:5238-5247. [PMID: 36929947 DOI: 10.1111/febs.16778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Cancer initiation and progression heavily rely on microenvironmental cues derived from various components of the niche including the extracellular matrix (ECM). ECM is a complex macromolecular network that governs cell functionality. Although the two-dimensional (2D) cell culture systems provide useful information at the molecular level and preclinical testing, they could not accurately represent the in vivo matrix microenvironmental architecture. Hence, it is no surprise that researchers in the last decade have focussed their efforts on establishing novel advanced in vitro culture models that mimic tumour and tissue-specific niches and interactions. These numerous three-dimensional (3D) culture systems that are now widely available, as well as those still under development, grant researchers with new, improved tools to study cancer progression and to explore innovative therapeutic options. Herein, we report on the emerging methods and cutting-edge technologies in 3D cell culture platforms and discuss their potential use in unveiling tumour microenvironmental cues, drug screening and personalized treatment.
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- Konstantina Kyriakopoulou
- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiology Research Group, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Greece
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- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiology Research Group, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Greece
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- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiology Research Group, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Greece
- Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH)/Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT), Patras, Greece
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- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiology Research Group, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Greece
- Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH)/Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT), Patras, Greece
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Kaliampakou C, Lagopati N, Pavlatou EA, Charitidis CA. Alginate-Gelatin Hydrogel Scaffolds; An Optimization of Post-Printing Treatment for Enhanced Degradation and Swelling Behavior. Gels 2023; 9:857. [PMID: 37998946 PMCID: PMC10671076 DOI: 10.3390/gels9110857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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The generation of 3D structures comprises three interlinked phases: material development, the printing process, and post-printing treatment. Numerous factors control all three phases, making the optimization of the entire process a challenging task. Until now, the state of the art has mainly focused on optimizing material processability and calibration of the printing process. However, after the successful Direct Ink Writing (DIW) of a hydrogel scaffold, the post-printing stage holds equal importance, as this allows for the treatment of the structure to ensure the preservation of its structural integrity for a duration that is sufficient to enable successful cell attachment and proliferation before undergoing degradation. Despite this stage's pivotal role, there is a lack of extensive literature covering its optimization. By studying the crosslinking factors and leveling the post-treatment settings of alginate-gelatin hydrogel, this study proposes a method to enhance scaffolds' degradation without compromising the targeted swelling behavior. It introduces an experimental design implementing the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Design of Experiments (DoE), which elucidated the key parameters influencing scaffold degradation and swelling, and established an alginate ratio of 8% and being immersed for 15 min in 0.248 M CaCl2 as the optimal level configuration that generates a solution of 0.964 desirability, reaching a degradation time of 19.654 days and the swelling ratio of 50.00%.
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- Christina Kaliampakou
- RNanoLab, Research Unit of Advanced, Composite, Nano Materials & Nanotechnology, School of Chemical Engineering, Zografos Campus, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Heroon, Polytechniou St., 15780 Athens, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Biology, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
- Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of General Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Zografou Campus, 15772 Athens, Greece;
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- RNanoLab, Research Unit of Advanced, Composite, Nano Materials & Nanotechnology, School of Chemical Engineering, Zografos Campus, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Heroon, Polytechniou St., 15780 Athens, Greece;
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Souza A, Parnell M, Rodriguez BJ, Reynaud EG. Role of pH and Crosslinking Ions on Cell Viability and Metabolic Activity in Alginate-Gelatin 3D Prints. Gels 2023; 9:853. [PMID: 37998943 PMCID: PMC10670374 DOI: 10.3390/gels9110853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
Abstract
Alginate-gelatin hydrogels are extensively used in bioengineering. However, despite different formulations being used to grow different cell types in vitro, their pH and its effect, together with the crosslinking ions of these formulations, are still infrequently assessed. In this work, we study how these elements can affect hydrogel stability and printability and influence cell viability and metabolism on the resulting 3D prints. Our results show that both the buffer pH and crosslinking ion (Ca2+ or Ba2+) influence the swelling and degradation rates of prints. Moreover, buffer pH influenced the printability of hydrogel in the air but did not when printed directly in a fluid-phase CaCl2 or BaCl2 crosslinking bath. In addition, both U2OS and NIH/3T3 cells showed greater cell metabolic activity on one-layer prints crosslinked with Ca2+. In addition, Ba2+ increased the cell death of NIH/3T3 cells while having no effect on U2OS cell viability. The pH of the buffer also had an important impact on the cell behavior. U2OS cells showed a 2.25-fold cell metabolism increase on one-layer prints prepared at pH 8.0 in comparison to those prepared at pH 5.5, whereas NIH/3T3 cells showed greater metabolism on one-layer prints with pH 7.0. Finally, we observed a difference in the cell arrangement of U2OS cells growing on prints prepared from hydrogels with an acidic buffer in comparison to cells growing on those prepared using a neutral or basic buffer. These results show that both pH and the crosslinking ion influence hydrogel strength and cell behavior.
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- Andrea Souza
- School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland; (A.S.); (M.P.)
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- School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland; (A.S.); (M.P.)
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- School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland; (A.S.); (M.P.)
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Shen KH, Chiu TH, Teng KC, Yu J, Yeh YC. Fabrication of triple-crosslinked gelatin/alginate hydrogels for controlled release applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 250:126133. [PMID: 37543263 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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Hydrogels have been demonstrated as smart drug carriers to recognize the tumor microenvironment for cancer treatment, where the dynamic crosslinks in the hydrogel network contribute to the stimuli-responsive features but also result in poor stability and weak mechanical property of the hydrogels. Here, phenylboronic acid-grafted polyethyleneimine (PBA-PEI)-modified gelatin (PPG) was synthesized to crosslink alginate dialdehyde (ADA) through imine bonds and boronate ester bonds, and then calcium ions (Ca2+) were added to introduce the third calcium-carboxylate crosslinking in the network to form the triple-crosslinked PPG/ADA-Ca2+ hydrogels. Given the three types of dynamic bonds in the network, PPG/ADA-Ca2+ hydrogels possessed a self-healing manner, stimuli-responsiveness, and better mechanical properties compared to single- or double-crosslinked hydrogels. The controlled release capability of PPG/ADA-Ca2+ hydrogels was also demonstrated, showing the encapsulated molecules can be rapidly released from the hydrogel network in the presence of hydrogen peroxide while the release rate can be slowed down at acidic pH. Furthermore, PPG/ADA-Ca2+ hydrogels presented selected cytotoxicity and drug delivery to cancer cells due to the regulated degradation by the cellular microenvironment. Taken together, PPG/ADA-Ca2+ hydrogels have been demonstrated as promising biomaterials with multiple desirable properties and dynamic features to perform controlled molecule release for biomedical applications.
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- Ke-Han Shen
- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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Wu BX, Wu Z, Hou YY, Fang ZX, Deng Y, Wu HT, Liu J. Application of three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting in anti-cancer therapy. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20475. [PMID: 37800075 PMCID: PMC10550518 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20475] [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: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is a novel technology that enables the creation of 3D structures with bioinks, the biomaterials containing living cells. 3D bioprinted structures can mimic human tissue at different levels of complexity from cells to organs. Currently, 3D bioprinting is a promising method in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering applications, as well as in anti-cancer therapy research. Cancer, a type of complex and multifaceted disease, presents significant challenges regarding diagnosis, treatment, and drug development. 3D bioprinted models of cancer have been used to investigate the molecular mechanisms of oncogenesis, the development of cancers, and the responses to treatment. Conventional 2D cancer models have limitations in predicting human clinical outcomes and drug responses, while 3D bioprinting offers an innovative technique for creating 3D tissue structures that closely mimic the natural characteristics of cancers in terms of morphology, composition, structure, and function. By precise manipulation of the spatial arrangement of different cell types, extracellular matrix components, and vascular networks, 3D bioprinting facilitates the development of cancer models that are more accurate and representative, emulating intricate interactions between cancer cells and their surrounding microenvironment. Moreover, the technology of 3D bioprinting enables the creation of personalized cancer models using patient-derived cells and biomarkers, thereby advancing the fields of precision medicine and immunotherapy. The integration of 3D cell models with 3D bioprinting technology holds the potential to revolutionize cancer research, offering extensive flexibility, precision, and adaptability in crafting customized 3D structures with desired attributes and functionalities. In conclusion, 3D bioprinting exhibits significant potential in cancer research, providing opportunities for identifying therapeutic targets, reducing reliance on animal experiments, and potentially lowering the overall cost of cancer treatment. Further investigation and development are necessary to address challenges such as cell viability, printing resolution, material characteristics, and cost-effectiveness. With ongoing progress, 3D bioprinting can significantly impact the field of cancer research and improve patient outcomes.
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- Bing-Xuan Wu
- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- The Breast Center, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
- Department of Physiology/Changjiang Scholar's Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- The Breast Center, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
- Department of Physiology/Changjiang Scholar's Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- The Breast Center, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
- Department of Physiology/Changjiang Scholar's Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- The Breast Center, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
- Department of Physiology/Changjiang Scholar's Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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Xue W, Lee D, Kong Y, Kuss M, Huang Y, Kim T, Chung S, Dudley AT, Ro SH, Duan B. A Facile Strategy for the Fabrication of Cell-laden Porous Alginate Hydrogels Based on Two-phase Aqueous Emulsions. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2023; 33:2214129. [PMID: 38131003 PMCID: PMC10732541 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202214129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Porous alginate hydrogels possess many advantages as cell carriers. However, current pore generation methods require either complex or harsh fabrication processes, toxic components, or extra purification steps, limiting the feasibility and affecting the cellular survival and function. In this study, a simple and cell-friendly approach to generate highly porous cell-laden alginate hydrogels based on two-phase aqueous emulsions is reported. The pre-gel solutions, which contain two immiscible aqueous phases of alginate and caseinate, are crosslinked by calcium ions. The porous structure of the hydrogel construct is formed by subsequently removing the caseinate phase from the ion-crosslinked alginate hydrogel. Those porous alginate hydrogels possess heterogeneous pores around 100 μm and interconnected paths. Human white adipose progenitors (WAPs) encapsulated in these hydrogels self-organize into spheroids and show enhanced viability, proliferation, and adipogenic differentiation, compared to non-porous constructs. As a proof of concept, this porous alginate hydrogel platform is employed to prepare core-shell spheres for coculture of WAPs and colon cancer cells, with WAP clusters distributed around cancer cell aggregates, to investigate cellular crosstalk. This efficacious approach is believed to provide a robust and versatile platform for engineering porous-structured alginate hydrogels for applications as cell carriers and in disease modeling.
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- Wen Xue
- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA.; Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA
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- Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA.; Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA.; Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA.; Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA.; Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA
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- Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and the Redox Biology Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA
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- Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA.; Department of Genetics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and the Redox Biology Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA.; Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA.; Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA.; Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, USA
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Moghimi N, Hosseini SA, Dalan AB, Mohammadrezaei D, Goldman A, Kohandel M. Controlled tumor heterogeneity in a co-culture system by 3D bio-printed tumor-on-chip model. Sci Rep 2023; 13:13648. [PMID: 37607994 PMCID: PMC10444838 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40680-x] [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: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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Cancer treatment resistance is a caused by presence of various types of cells and heterogeneity within the tumor. Tumor cell-cell and cell-microenvironment interactions play a significant role in the tumor progression and invasion, which have important implications for diagnosis, and resistance to chemotherapy. In this study, we develop 3D bioprinted in vitro models of the breast cancer tumor microenvironment made of co-cultured cells distributed in a hydrogel matrix with controlled architecture to model tumor heterogeneity. We hypothesize that the tumor could be represented by a cancer cell-laden co-culture hydrogel construct, whereas its microenvironment can be modeled in a microfluidic chip capable of producing a chemical gradient. Breast cancer cells (MCF7 and MDA-MB-231) and non-tumorigenic mammary epithelial cells (MCF10A) were embedded in the alginate-gelatine hydrogels and printed using a multi-cartridge extrusion bioprinter. Our approach allows for precise control over position and arrangements of cells in a co-culture system, enabling the design of various tumor architectures. We created samples with two different types of cells at specific initial locations, where the density of each cell type was carefully controlled. The cells were either randomly mixed or positioned in sequential layers to create cellular heterogeneity. To study cell migration toward chemoattractant, we developed a chemical microenvironment in a chamber with a gradual chemical gradient. As a proof of concept, we studied different migration patterns of MDA-MB-231 cells toward the epithelial growth factor gradient in presence of MCF10A cells in different ratios using this device. Our approach involves the integration of 3D bioprinting and microfluidic devices to create diverse tumor architectures that are representative of those found in various patients. This provides an excellent tool for studying the behavior of cancer cells with high spatial and temporal resolution.
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- Nafiseh Moghimi
- Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Electrical Engineering Department, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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Mappa TA, Liu CM, Tseng CC, Ruslin M, Cheng JH, Lan WC, Huang BH, Cho YC, Hsieh CC, Kuo HH, Tsou CH, Shen YK. An Innovative Biofunctional Composite Hydrogel with Enhanced Printability, Rheological Properties, and Structural Integrity for Cell Scaffold Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3223. [PMID: 37571117 PMCID: PMC10421221 DOI: 10.3390/polym15153223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
Abstract
The present study was conducted to manipulate various biomaterials to find potential hydrogel formulations through three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting fabrication for tissue repair, reconstruction, or regeneration. The hydrogels were prepared using sodium alginate and gelatin combined with different concentrations of Pluronic F127 (6% (3 g), 8% (4 g), and 10% (5 g)) and were marked as AGF-6%, AGF-8%, and AGF-10%, respectively. The properties of the hydrogels were investigated using a contact angle goniometer, rheometer, and 3D bioprinter. In addition, the osteoblast-like cell line (MG-63) was used to evaluate the cell viability including hydrogels before and after 3D bioprinting. It was found that the ratio of contact angle was lowest at AGF-6%, and the rheological results were higher for all samples of AGF-6%, AGF-8%, and AGF-10% compared with the control sample. The printability indicated that the AGF-6% hydrogel possessed great potential in creating a cell scaffold with shape integrity. Moreover, the live/dead assay also presented the highest numbers of live cells before printing compared with after printing. However, the number of live cells on day 7 was higher than on day 1 before and after printing (** p < 0.01). Therefore, the combination of AGF-6% could be developed as a biofunctional hydrogel formulation for potential tissue regeneration applications.
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- Taufik Abdullah Mappa
- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan; (T.A.M.)
- School of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan;
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan;
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- Institute of Medical Science and Technology, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia;
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- Department of Mold and Die Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
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- Department of Oral Hygiene Care, Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health, Keelung 203, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Institute of Dental Science, College of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan;
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan; (T.A.M.)
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- School of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan;
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- Research Center for Biomedical Devices and Prototyping Production, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan;
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- Department of Dentistry, Zuoying Branch of Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan
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- School of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan;
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Boix-Lemonche G, Nagymihaly RM, Niemi EM, Josifovska N, Johansen S, Moe MC, Scholz H, Petrovski G. Intracorneal Implantation of 3D Bioprinted Scaffolds Containing Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Using Femtosecond-Laser-Assisted Intrastromal Keratoplasty. Macromol Biosci 2023; 23:e2200422. [PMID: 36729619 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Injury of the cornea is a complex biological process. Regeneration of the corneal stroma can be facilitated by the presence of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) and application of tissue equivalents. A new tissue-engineering strategy for corneal stroma regeneration is presented using cellularized 3D bioprinted hydrogel constructs implanted into organ cultured porcine corneas using femtosecond laser-assisted intrastromal keratoplasty. The ex vivo cultured, MSC-loaded 3D bioprinted structures remain intact, support cell survival, and contain de novo synthesized extracellular matrix components and migrating cells throughout the observation period. At day 14 postimplantation, the cellularized tissue equivalents contain few or no cells, as demonstrated by optical coherence tomography imaging and immunofluorescent staining. This study successfully combines a laboratory-based method with modern, patient-care practice to produce a cell-laden tissue equivalent for corneal implantation. Optimal bioink composition and cellularization of tissue equivalents are essential in fine-tuning a method to promote the current technique as a future treatment modality.
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- Gerard Boix-Lemonche
- Center for Eye Research and Innovative Diagnostics, Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, 0450, Norway
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- Vascular Biology and Surgery Group, Institute for Surgical Research and Department of Vascular Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Post Box 4950, Oslo, Nydalen, N-0424, Norway
- Hybrid Technology Hub, Centre of Excellence, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, 0349, Norway
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- Center for Eye Research and Innovative Diagnostics, Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, 0450, Norway
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- Center for Eye Research and Innovative Diagnostics, Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, 0450, Norway
- Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, 0450, Norway
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- Hybrid Technology Hub, Centre of Excellence, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, 0349, Norway
- Cell Transplantation and Tissue Engineering Group, Institute for Surgical Research and Section for Transplant Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Post Box 4950, Oslo, Nydalen, N-0424, Norway
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- Center for Eye Research and Innovative Diagnostics, Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, 0450, Norway
- Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, 0450, Norway
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Split School of Medicine and University Hospital Centre, Split, Croatia
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Antonelli F. 3D Cell Models in Radiobiology: Improving the Predictive Value of In Vitro Research. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10620. [PMID: 37445795 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241310620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Cancer is intrinsically complex, comprising both heterogeneous cellular composition and extracellular matrix. In vitro cancer research models have been widely used in the past to model and study cancer. Although two-dimensional (2D) cell culture models have traditionally been used for cancer research, they have many limitations, such as the disturbance of interactions between cellular and extracellular environments and changes in cell morphology, polarity, division mechanism, differentiation and cell motion. Moreover, 2D cell models are usually monotypic. This implies that 2D tumor models are ineffective at accurately recapitulating complex aspects of tumor cell growth, as well as their radiation responses. Over the past decade there has been significant uptake of three-dimensional (3D) in vitro models by cancer researchers, highlighting a complementary model for studies of radiation effects on tumors, especially in conjunction with chemotherapy. The introduction of 3D cell culture approaches aims to model in vivo tissue interactions with radiation by positioning itself halfway between 2D cell and animal models, and thus opening up new possibilities in the study of radiation response mechanisms of healthy and tumor tissues.
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- Francesca Antonelli
- Laboratory of Biomedical Technologies, Division of Health Protection Technologies, Agenzia Nazionale per le Nuove Tecnologie, l'Energia e lo Sviluppo Economico Sostenibile (ENEA), 00123 Rome, Italy
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Parodi I, Di Lisa D, Pastorino L, Scaglione S, Fato MM. 3D Bioprinting as a Powerful Technique for Recreating the Tumor Microenvironment. Gels 2023; 9:482. [PMID: 37367152 DOI: 10.3390/gels9060482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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In vitro three-dimensional models aim to reduce and replace animal testing and establish new tools for oncology research and the development and testing of new anticancer therapies. Among the various techniques to produce more complex and realistic cancer models is bioprinting, which allows the realization of spatially controlled hydrogel-based scaffolds, easily incorporating different types of cells in order to recreate the crosstalk between cancer and stromal components. Bioprinting exhibits other advantages, such as the production of large constructs, the repeatability and high resolution of the process, as well as the possibility of vascularization of the models through different approaches. Moreover, bioprinting allows the incorporation of multiple biomaterials and the creation of gradient structures to mimic the heterogeneity of the tumor microenvironment. The aim of this review is to report the main strategies and biomaterials used in cancer bioprinting. Moreover, the review discusses several bioprinted models of the most diffused and/or malignant tumors, highlighting the importance of this technique in establishing reliable biomimetic tissues aimed at improving disease biology understanding and high-throughput drug screening.
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- Ilaria Parodi
- Department of Computer Science, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy
- National Research Council of Italy, Institute of Electronic, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering (IEIIT), 16149 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Computer Science, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Computer Science, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy
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- National Research Council of Italy, Institute of Electronic, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering (IEIIT), 16149 Genoa, Italy
- React4life S.p.A., 16152 Genova, Italy
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- Department of Computer Science, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy
- National Research Council of Italy, Institute of Electronic, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering (IEIIT), 16149 Genoa, Italy
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Ketabat F, Maris T, Duan X, Yazdanpanah Z, Kelly ME, Badea I, Chen X. Optimization of 3D printing and in vitro characterization of alginate/gelatin lattice and angular scaffolds for potential cardiac tissue engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1161804. [PMID: 37304145 PMCID: PMC10248470 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1161804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Background: Engineering cardiac tissue that mimics the hierarchical structure of cardiac tissue remains challenging, raising the need for developing novel methods capable of creating structures with high complexity. Three-dimensional (3D)-printing techniques are among promising methods for engineering complex tissue constructs with high precision. By means of 3D printing, this study aims to develop cardiac constructs with a novel angular structure mimicking cardiac architecture from alginate (Alg) and gelatin (Gel) composite. The 3D-printing conditions were optimized and the structures were characterized in vitro, with human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and cardiomyocytes (H9c2 cells), for potential cardiac tissue engineering. Methods: We synthesized the composites of Alg and Gel with varying concentrations and examined their cytotoxicity with both H9c2 cells and HUVECs, as well as their printability for creating 3D structures of varying fibre orientations (angular design). The 3D-printed structures were characterized in terms of morphology by both scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and synchrotron radiation propagation-based imaging computed tomography (SR-PBI-CT), and elastic modulus, swelling percentage, and mass loss percentage as well. The cell viability studies were conducted via measuring the metabolic activity of the live cells with MTT assay and visualizing the cells with live/dead assay kit. Results: Among the examined composite groups of Alg and Gel, two combinations with ratios of 2 to 1 and 3 to 1 (termed as Alg2Gel1 and Alg3Gel1) showed the highest cell survival; they accordingly were used to fabricate two different structures: a novel angular and a conventional lattice structure. Scaffolds made of Alg3Gel1 showed higher elastic modulus, lower swelling percentage, less mass loss, and higher cell survival compared to that of Alg2Gel1. Although the viability of H9c2 cells and HUVECs on all scaffolds composed of Alg3Gel1 was above 99%, the group of the constructs with the angular design maintained significantly more viable cells compared to other investigated groups. Conclusion: The group of angular 3D-ptinted constructs has illustrated promising properties for cardiac tissue engineering by providing high cell viability for both endothelial and cardiac cells, high mechanical strength as well as appropriate swelling, and degradation properties during 21 days of incubation. Statement of Significance: 3D-printing is an emerging method to create complex constructs with high precision in a large scale. In this study, we have demonstrated that 3D-printing can be used to create compatible constructs from the composite of Alg and Gel with endothelial cells and cardiac cells. Also, we have demonstrated that these constructs are able to enhance the viability of cardiac and endothelial cells via creating a 3D structure mimicking the alignment and orientation of the fibers in the native heart.
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- Farinaz Ketabat
- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- Institut Catholique des arts et métiers (ICAM)- Site de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Kumar V, Packirisamy G. 3D porous sodium alginate-silk fibroin composite bead based in vitro tumor model for screening of anti-cancer drug and induction of magneto-apoptosis. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:124827. [PMID: 37207758 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The development of 3D scaffold-based in vitro tumor models can help to address the limitations of cell culture and animal models for designing and screening anticancer drugs. In this study, in vitro 3D tumor models using sodium alginate (SA) and sodium alginate/silk fibroin (SA/SF) porous beads were developed. The beads were non-toxic and A549 cells had a high tendency to adhere, proliferate, and form tumor-like aggregates within SA/SF beads. The 3D tumor model based on these beads had better efficacy for anti-cancer drug screening than the 2D cell culture model. Additionally, the SA/SF porous beads loaded with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles were used to explore their magneto-apoptosis ability. The cells exposed to a high magnetic field were more likely to undergo apoptosis than those exposed to a low magnetic field. These findings suggest that the SA/SF porous beads and SPIONs loaded SA/SF porous beads-based tumor models could be useful for drug screening, tissue engineering, and mechanobiology studies.
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- Vinay Kumar
- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India; Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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Strauß S, Grijalva Garces D, Hubbuch J. Analytics in Extrusion-Based Bioprinting: Standardized Methods Improving Quantification and Comparability of the Performance of Bioinks. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15081829. [PMID: 37111976 PMCID: PMC10144221 DOI: 10.3390/polym15081829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Three-dimensional bioprinting and especially extrusion-based printing as a most frequently employed method in this field is constantly evolving as a discipline in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. However, the lack of relevant standardized analytics does not yet allow an easy comparison and transfer of knowledge between laboratories regarding newly developed bioinks and printing processes. This work revolves around the establishment of a standardized method, which enables the comparability of printed structures by controlling for the extrusion rate based on the specific flow behavior of each bioink. Furthermore, printing performance was evaluated by image-processing tools to verify the printing accuracy for lines, circles, and angles. In addition, and complementary to the accuracy metrics, a dead/live staining of embedded cells was performed to investigate the effect of the process on cell viability. Two bioinks, based on alginate and gelatin methacryloyl, which differed in 1% (w/v) alginate content, were tested for printing performance. The automated image processing tool reduced the analytical time while increasing reproducibility and objectivity during the identification of printed objects. During evaluation of the processing effect of the mixing of cell viability, NIH 3T3 fibroblasts were stained and analyzed after the mixing procedure and after the extrusion process using a flow cytometer, which evaluated a high number of cells. It could be observed that the small increase in alginate content made little difference in the printing accuracy but had a considerable strong effect on cell viability after both processing steps.
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- Svenja Strauß
- Institute of Functional Interfaces, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- Institute of Process Engineering in Life Sciences, Section IV: Biomolecular Separation Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Functional Interfaces, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- Institute of Process Engineering in Life Sciences, Section IV: Biomolecular Separation Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Functional Interfaces, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- Institute of Process Engineering in Life Sciences, Section IV: Biomolecular Separation Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Costa FJP, Nave M, Lima-Sousa R, Alves CG, Melo BL, Correia IJ, de Melo-Diogo D. Development of Thiol-Maleimide hydrogels incorporating graphene-based nanomaterials for cancer chemo-photothermal therapy. Int J Pharm 2023; 635:122713. [PMID: 36764414 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Nano-sized materials have been widely explored in the biomedicine field, especially due to their ability to encapsulate drugs intended to be delivered to cancer cells. However, systemically administered nanomaterials face several barriers that can hinder their tumor-homing capacity. In this way, researchers are now focusing their efforts in developing technologies that can deliver the nanoparticles directly into the tumor tissue. Particularly, hydrogels assembled using Thiol-Maleimide Michael type additions are emerging for this purpose due to their capacity to incorporate high nanoparticles' doses in a compact 3D structure as well as good chemical selectivity, biocompatibility, and straightforward preparation. Nevertheless, such hydrogels have been mostly prepared using synthetic polymers, which is not ideal due to their poor biodegradability. In this work, a novel natural polymer-based Thiol-Maleimide hydrogel was produced for application in breast cancer chemo-photothermal therapy. To obtain natural polymers compatible with this crosslinking chemistry, Hyaluronic acid was endowed with Thiol groups and deacetylated Chitosan was grafted with Maleimide groups. Parallelly, Doxorubicin loaded Dopamine-reduced graphene oxide (DOX/DOPA-rGO) was prepared for attaining Near Infrared (NIR) light responsive chemo-photothermal nanoagents. By simply mixing Hyaluronic Acid-Thiol, deacetylated Chitosan-Maleimide and DOX/DOPA-rGO, Thiol-Maleimide crosslinked hydrogels incorporating this nanomaterial could be assembled (DOX/DOPA-rGO@TMgel). When breast cancer cells were incubated with DOPA-rGO@TMgel and exposed to NIR light (photothermal therapy), their viability was reduced to about 59 %. On the other hand, DOX/DOPA-rGO@TMgel (chemotherapy) reduced cancer cells' viability to 50 %. In stark contrast, the combined action of DOX/DOPA-rGO@TMgel and NIR light decreased breast cancer cells' viability to just 21 %, highlighting its chemo-photothermal potential.
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- Francisco J P Costa
- CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; CIEPQPF - Departamento de Engenharia Química, Universidade de Coimbra, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.
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da Rosa NN, Appel JM, Irioda AC, Mogharbel BF, de Oliveira NB, Perussolo MC, Stricker PEF, Rosa-Fernandes L, Marinho CRF, de Carvalho KAT. Three-Dimensional Bioprinting of an In Vitro Lung Model. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065852. [PMID: 36982923 PMCID: PMC10059924 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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In December 2019, COVID-19 emerged in China, and in January 2020, the World Health Organization declared a state of international emergency. Within this context, there is a significant search for new drugs to fight the disease and a need for in vitro models for preclinical drug tests. This study aims to develop a 3D lung model. For the execution, Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells (WJ-MSC) were isolated and characterized through flow cytometry and trilineage differentiation. For pulmonary differentiation, the cells were seeded in plates coated with natural functional biopolymer matrix as membrane until spheroid formation, and then the spheroids were cultured with differentiation inductors. The differentiated cells were characterized using immunocytochemistry and RT-PCR, confirming the presence of alveolar type I and II, ciliated, and goblet cells. Then, 3D bioprinting was performed with a sodium alginate and gelatin bioink in an extrusion-based 3D printer. The 3D structure was analyzed, confirming cell viability with a live/dead assay and the expression of lung markers with immunocytochemistry. The results showed that the differentiation of WJ-MSC into lung cells was successful, as well as the bioprinting of these cells in a 3D structure, a promising alternative for in vitro drug testing.
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- Nádia Nascimento da Rosa
- Advanced Therapy and Cellular Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Department, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Curitiba 80240-020, Brazil
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- Advanced Therapy and Cellular Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Department, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Curitiba 80240-020, Brazil
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- Advanced Therapy and Cellular Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Department, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Curitiba 80240-020, Brazil
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- Advanced Therapy and Cellular Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Department, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Curitiba 80240-020, Brazil
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- Advanced Therapy and Cellular Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Department, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Curitiba 80240-020, Brazil
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- Advanced Therapy and Cellular Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Department, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Curitiba 80240-020, Brazil
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- Advanced Therapy and Cellular Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Department, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Curitiba 80240-020, Brazil
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- Experimental Immunoparasitology Laboratory, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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- Experimental Immunoparasitology Laboratory, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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- Advanced Therapy and Cellular Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Department, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Curitiba 80240-020, Brazil
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Fang Z, Lu C, Du W, Wang X, Yang H, Shi M, Liu T, Xie Y, Wang S, Xu X, Li H, Wang H, Zheng Y. Injectable self-assembled dual-crosslinked alginate/recombinant collagen-based hydrogel for endometrium regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 236:123943. [PMID: 36889621 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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The disadvantages of mainstream therapies for endometrial injury are difficult to resolve, herein, we suggest an omnibearing improvement strategy by introducing an injectable multifunctional self-assembled dual-crosslinked sodium alginate/recombinant collagen hydrogel. The hydrogel possessed a reversible and dynamic double network based on dynamic covalent bonds and ionic interactions, which also contributed to excellent capability in viscosity and injectability. Moreover, it was also biodegradable with a suitable speed, giving off active ingredients during the degradation process and eventually disappearing completely. In vitro tests exhibited that the hydrogel was biocompatible and able to enhance endometrial stromal cells viability. These features synergistically promoted cell multiplication and maintenance of endometrial hormone homeostasis, which accelerated endometrial matrix regeneration and structural reconstruction after severe injury in vivo. Furthermore, we explored the interrelation between the hydrogel characteristics, endometrial structure, and postoperative uterine recovery, which would benefit deep research on regulation of uterine repair mechanism and optimization of hydrogel materials. The injectable hydrogel could achieve favourable therapeutic efficacy without the need of exogenous hormones or cells, which would be of clinical value in endometrium regeneration.
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- Ziyuan Fang
- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China; Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China; Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan Province 453003, China
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- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China; Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Sichuan Province 610065, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
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Dutta SD, Ganguly K, Randhawa A, Patil TV, Patel DK, Lim KT. Electrically stimulated 3D bioprinting of gelatin-polypyrrole hydrogel with dynamic semi-IPN network induces osteogenesis via collective signaling and immunopolarization. Biomaterials 2023; 294:121999. [PMID: 36669301 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.121999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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In recent years, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting of conductive hydrogels has made significant progress in the fabrication of high-resolution biomimetic structures with gradual complexity. However, the lack of an effective cross-linking strategy, ideal shear-thinning, appropriate yield strength, and higher print fidelity with excellent biofunctionality remains a challenge for developing cell-laden constructs, hindering the progress of extrusion-based 3D printing of conductive polymers. In this study, a highly stable and conductive bioink was developed based on polypyrrole-grafted gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA-PPy) with a triple cross-linking (thermo-photo-ionically) strategy for direct ink writing-based 3D printing applications. The triple-cross-linked hydrogel with dynamic semi-inner penetrating polymer network (semi-IPN) displayed excellent shear-thinning properties, with improved shape fidelity and structural stability during 3D printing. The as-fabricated hydrogel ink also exhibited "plug-like non-Newtonian" flow behavior with minimal disturbance. The bioprinted GelMA-PPy-Fe hydrogel showed higher cytocompatibility (93%) of human bone mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) under microcurrent stimulation (250 mV/20 min/day). Moreover, the self-supporting and tunable mechanical properties of the GelMA-PPy bioink allowed 3D printing of high-resolution biological architectures. As a proof of concept, we printed a full-thickness rat bone model to demonstrate the structural stability. Transcriptomic analysis revealed that the 3D bioprinted hBMSCs highly expressed gene hallmarks for NOTCH/mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/SMAD signaling while down-regulating the Wnt/β-Catenin and epigenetic signaling pathways during osteogenic differentiation for up to 7 days. These results suggest that the developed GelMA-PPy bioink is highly stable and non-toxic to hBMSCs and can serve as a promising platform for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Sayan Deb Dutta
- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Forest Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea; Institute of Forest Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea; Biomechagen Co., Ltd., Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea.
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Putri AP, Bose RK, Chalid M, Picchioni F. Rheological and Self-Healing Behavior of Hydrogels Synthesized from l-Lysine-Functionalized Alginate Dialdehyde. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15041010. [PMID: 36850295 PMCID: PMC9959054 DOI: 10.3390/polym15041010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Alginate dialdehyde and l-lysine-functionalized alginate dialdehyde were prepared to provide active aldehyde and l-lysine sites along the alginate backbone, respectively. Different concentrations of substrates and the reduction agent were added, and their influence on the degree of l-lysine substitution was evaluated. An amination reduction reaction (with l-lysine) was conducted on alginate dialdehyde with a 31% degree of oxidation. The NMR confirmed the presence of l-lysine functionality with the degree of substitution of 20%. The structural change of the polymer was observed via FTIR spectroscopy, confirming the formation of Schiff base covalent linkage after the crosslinking. The additional l-lysine sites on functionalized alginate dialdehyde provide more crosslinking sites on the hydrogel, which leads to a higher modulus storage rate than in the original alginate dialdehyde. This results in dynamic covalent bonds, which are attributed to the alginate derivative-gelatin hydrogels with shear-thinning and self-healing properties. The results suggested that the concentration and stoichiometric ratio of alginate dialdehyde, l-lysine-functionalized alginate dialdehyde, and gelatin play a fundamental role in the hydrogel's mechanical properties.
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- Arlina Prima Putri
- Department of Chemical Engineering—Product Technology, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
- Metallurgical and Material Engineering Department, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering—Product Technology, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Metallurgical and Material Engineering Department, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering—Product Technology, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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Noreen S, Hasan S, Ghumman SA, Anwar S, Gondal HY, Batool F, Noureen S. Formulation, Statistical Optimization, and In Vivo Pharmacodynamics of Cydonia oblonga Mucilage/Alginate Mucoadhesive Microspheres for the Delivery of Metformin HCl. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:5925-5938. [PMID: 36816641 PMCID: PMC9933240 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In recent years, attention has shifted toward the utilization of natural polymers for encapsulation and sustained release of health-hazardous drugs. The purpose of this work is to define and assess the sustained delivery potential and mucoadhesive potential of a Cydonia oblonga mucilage (COM) and sodium alginate (Na-Alg)-constituting polymeric delivery carrier of antidiabetic drugs with a specific end goal to retain metformin HCl in the stomach while expanding the drug's bioavailability. Metformin HCl was encapsulated in mucoadhesive microspheres by an ionic gelation method. Polymers with different combinations were tried, and the resulting mucoadhesive COM/Na-Alg microspheres were assessed for particle size (mm) PS/Y1, drug encapsulation efficiency DEE (%)/Y2, and in vitro percentage cumulative drug release R12h/Y3 using Drug Design Expert software version 10. The response surface methodology by a 32-central composite design predicted optimal synthesis parameters for the microspheres to be 295 mg for COM and 219 mg for Na-Alg. An optimized formulation was prepared under these conditions and used to evaluate the micrometric properties, morphology and structural characteristics, swelling behavior, in vitro drug release, and kinetics. Acute toxicity studies were carried out on blank COM/Na-Alg microspheres to deem them safe for in vivo studies. The DEE (%) was calculated to be 85.8 ± 1.67, whereas scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed a coarse surface with characteristic wrinkles and cracks with an optical microscopic particle size of 0.96 ± 2.45. The ex vivo tests showed great mucoadhesive properties and good swelling behavior with pH-responsive drug release and a significant reduction in in vivo blood glucose levels. The results advocated the use of optimized microspheres to enhance the bioactivity with a possible dose reduction, making it less symptomatic, reducing the expense of the treatment, and subsequently facilitating better patient compliance.
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- Sobia Noreen
- Institute
of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha40100, Pakistan
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- Institute
of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha40100, Pakistan
- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus, Sargodha40100, Pakistan
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- Institute
of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha40100, Pakistan
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- Institute
of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha40100, Pakistan
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- Institute
of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha40100, Pakistan
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Flores-Torres S, Jiang T, Kort-Mascort J, Yang Y, Peza-Chavez O, Pal S, Mainolfi A, Pardo LA, Ferri L, Bertos N, Sangwan V, Kinsella JM. Constructing 3D In Vitro Models of Heterocellular Solid Tumors and Stromal Tissues Using Extrusion-Based Bioprinting. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:542-561. [PMID: 36598339 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Malignant tumor tissues exhibit inter- and intratumoral heterogeneities, aberrant development, dynamic stromal composition, diverse tissue phenotypes, and cell populations growing within localized mechanical stresses in hypoxic conditions. Experimental tumor models employing engineered systems that isolate and study these complex variables using in vitro techniques are under development as complementary methods to preclinical in vivo models. Here, advances in extrusion bioprinting as an enabling technology to recreate the three-dimensional tumor milieu and its complex heterogeneous characteristics are reviewed. Extrusion bioprinting allows for the deposition of multiple materials, or selected cell types and concentrations, into models based upon physiological features of the tumor. This affords the creation of complex samples with representative extracellular or stromal compositions that replicate the biology of patient tissue. Biomaterial engineering of printable materials that replicate specific features of the tumor microenvironment offer experimental reproducibility, throughput, and physiological relevance compared to animal models. In this review, we describe the potential of extrusion-based bioprinting to recreate the tumor microenvironment within in vitro models.
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- Department of Intelligent Machinery and Instrument, College of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology Changsha, Hunan 410073, China
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- Department of Intelligent Machinery and Instrument, College of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology Changsha, Hunan 410073, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0G4, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3G 2M1, Canada
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- Department of Bioengineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0G4, Canada
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- Department of Bioengineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0G4, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3G 2M1, Canada.,Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3G 2M1, Canada
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- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), Montreal, Quebec H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3G 2M1, Canada
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- Department of Bioengineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0G4, Canada
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Xie D, Jia S, Ping D, Wang D, Cao L. Scaffold-based three-dimensional cell model of pancreatic cancer is more suitable than scaffold-free three-dimensional cell model of pancreatic cancer for drug discovery. Cytotechnology 2022; 74:657-667. [PMID: 36389286 PMCID: PMC9652184 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-022-00553-z] [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: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest malignancies. Three-dimensional (3D) pancreatic cancer cell models for drug screening have been established to improve treatment for pancreatic cancer. However, few studies focus on different drug responses and drug-related molecular mechanisms in various types of 3D cell models. In this study, we constructed 3D scaffold-free cell models and 3D scaffold-based cell models of pancreatic cancer, evaluated chemotherapeutic drug responses in different 3D models, assessed clinical relevance of the models, and investigated molecular mechanisms of chemoresistance and drug pathways in different 3D models. Both types of 3D models showed resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs, and scaffold-based pancreatic cancer models could better reflect in vivo drug efficacy than 2D and scaffold-free pancreatic cancer models did. Increased cell adhesion, extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis and drug transport were essential for drug resistance in 3D models, and anti-apoptosis might contribute to extreme chemoresistance in scaffold-free models. Moreover, scaffold-based pancreatic cancer models were more suitable than scaffold-free models for drug pathway research.
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- Dafei Xie
- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000 China
- Department of General Surgery, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, 310000 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, 310000 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000 China
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Gregory T, Benhal P, Scutte A, Quashie D, Harrison K, Cargill C, Grandison S, Savitsky MJ, Ramakrishnan S, Ali J. Rheological characterization of cell-laden alginate-gelatin hydrogels for 3D biofabrication. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2022; 136:105474. [PMID: 36191458 PMCID: PMC10226802 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Biofabrication of tissue models that closely mimic the tumor microenvironment is necessary for high-throughput anticancer therapeutics. Extrusion-based bioprinting of heterogeneous cell-laden hydrogels has shown promise in advancing rapid artificial tissue development. A major bottleneck limiting the rapid production of physiologically relevant tissue models is the current limitation in effectively printing large populations of cells. However, by significantly increasing hydrogel cell-seeding densities, the time required to produce tissues could be effectively reduced. Here, we explore the effects of increasing cell seeding densities on the viscoelastic properties, printability, and cell viability of two different alginate-gelatin hydrogel compositions. Rheological analysis of hydrogels of varying cell seeding densities reveals an inverse relationship between cell concentration and zero-shear viscosity. We also observe that as cell seeding densities increases, the storage moduli decrease, thus lowering the required printing pressures for gel extrusion. We also observe that increasing cell concentration can negatively impact the structural properties of the extruded material by increasing post-print line spreading. We find that hydrogels composed of higher molecular weight alginates and the highest cell-seeding densities (107 cells/mL) yield higher cell viability (>80%) and structural uniformity after printing. The optimized printing parameters determined for the alginate-gelatin bioinks explored may aid in the future rapid fabrication of functional tissue models for therapeutic screening.
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- Tyler Gregory
- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL, 32310, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL, 32310, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL, 32310, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL, 32310, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL, 32310, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL, 32310, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL, 32310, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL, 32310, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL, 32310, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL, 32310, USA.
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Padinharayil H, Alappat RR, Joy LM, Anilkumar KV, Wilson CM, George A, Valsala Gopalakrishnan A, Madhyastha H, Ramesh T, Sathiyamoorthi E, Lee J, Ganesan R. Advances in the Lung Cancer Immunotherapy Approaches. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:1963. [PMID: 36423060 PMCID: PMC9693102 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10111963] [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] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Despite the progress in the comprehension of LC progression, risk, immunologic control, and treatment choices, it is still the primary cause of cancer-related death. LC cells possess a very low and heterogeneous antigenicity, which allows them to passively evade the anticancer defense of the immune system by educating cytotoxic lymphocytes (CTLs), tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), regulatory T cells (Treg), immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), and myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs). Though ICIs are an important candidate in first-line therapy, consolidation therapy, adjuvant therapy, and other combination therapies involving traditional therapies, the need for new predictive immunotherapy biomarkers remains. Furthermore, ICI-induced resistance after an initial response makes it vital to seek and exploit new targets to benefit greatly from immunotherapy. As ICIs, tumor mutation burden (TMB), and microsatellite instability (MSI) are not ideal LC predictive markers, a multi-parameter analysis of the immune system considering tumor, stroma, and beyond can be the future-oriented predictive marker. The optimal patient selection with a proper adjuvant agent in immunotherapy approaches needs to be still revised. Here, we summarize advances in LC immunotherapy approaches with their clinical and preclinical trials considering cancer models and vaccines and the potential of employing immunology to predict immunotherapy effectiveness in cancer patients and address the viewpoints on future directions. We conclude that the field of lung cancer therapeutics can benefit from the use of combination strategies but with comprehension of their limitations and improvements.
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- Hafiza Padinharayil
- Jubilee Centre for Medical Research, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur 680005, Kerala, India
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- Jubilee Centre for Medical Research, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur 680005, Kerala, India
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- Jubilee Centre for Medical Research, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur 680005, Kerala, India
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- Jubilee Centre for Medical Research, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur 680005, Kerala, India
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- Life Sciences Industry Liaison Lab, School of Psychology and Life Sciences, Canterbury Christ Church University, Sandwich CT13 9ND, UK
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- Jubilee Centre for Medical Research, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur 680005, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki 889-1692, Japan
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24253, Republic of Korea
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Sonaye SY, Ertugral EG, Kothapalli CR, Sikder P. Extrusion 3D (Bio)Printing of Alginate-Gelatin-Based Composite Scaffolds for Skeletal Muscle Tissue Engineering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15227945. [PMID: 36431432 PMCID: PMC9695625 DOI: 10.3390/ma15227945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Volumetric muscle loss (VML), which involves the loss of a substantial portion of muscle tissue, is one of the most serious acute skeletal muscle injuries in the military and civilian communities. The injured area in VML may be so severely affected that the body loses its innate capacity to regenerate new functional muscles. State-of-the-art biofabrication methods such as bioprinting provide the ability to develop cell-laden scaffolds that could significantly expedite tissue regeneration. Bioprinted cell-laden scaffolds can mimic the extracellular matrix and provide a bioactive environment wherein cells can spread, proliferate, and differentiate, leading to new skeletal muscle tissue regeneration at the defect site. In this study, we engineered alginate−gelatin composite inks that could be used as bioinks. Then, we used the inks in an extrusion printing method to develop design-specific scaffolds for potential VML treatment. Alginate concentration was varied between 4−12% w/v, while the gelatin concentration was maintained at 6% w/v. Rheological analysis indicated that the alginate−gelatin inks containing 12% w/v alginate and 6% w/v gelatin were most suitable for developing high-resolution scaffolds with good structural fidelity. The printing pressure and speed appeared to influence the printing accuracy of the resulting scaffolds significantly. All the hydrogel inks exhibited shear thinning properties and acceptable viscosities, though 8−12% w/v alginate inks displayed properties ideal for printing and cell proliferation. Alginate content, crosslinking concentration, and duration played significant roles (p < 0.05) in influencing the scaffolds’ stiffness. Alginate scaffolds (12% w/v) crosslinked with 300, 400, or 500 mM calcium chloride (CaCl2) for 15 min yielded stiffness values in the range of 45−50 kPa, i.e., similar to skeletal muscle. The ionic strength of the crosslinking concentration and the alginate content significantly (p < 0.05) affected the swelling and degradation behavior of the scaffolds. Higher crosslinking concentration and alginate loading enhanced the swelling capacity and decreased the degradation kinetics of the printed scaffolds. Optimal CaCl2 crosslinking concentration (500 mM) and alginate content (12% w/v) led to high swelling (70%) and low degradation rates (28%) of the scaffolds. Overall, the results indicate that 12% w/v alginate and 6% w/v gelatin hydrogel inks are suitable as bioinks, and the printed scaffolds hold good potential for treating skeletal muscle defects such as VML.
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- Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA
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- Mechanical Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA
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Johnson PA, Menegatti S, Chambers AC, Alibhai D, Collard TJ, Williams AC, Bayley H, Perriman AW. A rapid high throughput bioprinted colorectal cancer spheroid platform for in vitrodrug- and radiation-response. Biofabrication 2022; 15:014103. [PMID: 36321254 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ac999f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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We describe the development of a high-throughput bioprinted colorectal cancer (CRC) spheroid platform with high levels of automation, information content, and low cell number requirement. This is achieved via the formulation of a hydrogel bioink with a compressive Young's modulus that is commensurate with that of colonic tissue (1-3 kPa), which supports exponential growth of spheroids from a wide range of CRC cell lines. The resulting spheroids display tight cell-cell junctions, bioink matrix-cell interactions and necrotic hypoxic cores. By combining high content light microscopy imaging and processing with rapid multiwell plate bioprinting, dose-response profiles are generated from CRC spheroids challenged with oxaliplatin (OX) and fluorouracil (5FU), as well as radiotherapy. Bioprinted CRC spheroids are shown to exhibit high levels of chemoresistance relative to cell monolayers, and OX was found to be significantly less effective against tumour spheroids than in monolayer culture, when compared to 5FU.
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- Peter A Johnson
- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3TA, United Kingdom
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- School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TD, United Kingdom
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- School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TD, United Kingdom
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- Wolfson Bioimaging Facility, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TD, United Kingdom
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- School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TD, United Kingdom
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- School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3TA, United Kingdom
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- School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TD, United Kingdom
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Banerjee D, Singh YP, Datta P, Ozbolat V, O'Donnell A, Yeo M, Ozbolat IT. Strategies for 3D bioprinting of spheroids: A comprehensive review. Biomaterials 2022; 291:121881. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Kakarla AB, Kong I, Nguyen TH, Kong C, Irving H. Boron nitride nanotubes reinforced gelatin hydrogel-based ink for bioprinting and tissue engineering applications. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 141:213103. [PMID: 36084352 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213103] [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: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The rapid evolution of 3D bioprinting technique, very few biomaterials have been studied and utilised as ink solutions to produce structures. In this work, a polymeric nanocomposite hydrogel-based ink solution was developed using boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) reinforced gelatin for 3D bioprinting of scaffolds. The ink solutions and printed scaffolds were characterised for their printability, mechanical, thermal, water uptake, and biological properties (cell viability and inflammation). The viscoelastic behaviour of the scaffolds indicated the increase in storage modulus with an increase in BNNTs composition. Additionally, the compressive strength of the scaffolds increased from 9.43 ± 1.3 kPa to 30.09 ± 1.5 kPa with the addition of BNNTs. Similarly, the thermal stability of the scaffolds enhanced with an increase in BNNTs composition. Furthermore, the scaffolds with a higher concentration of BNNTs displayed resilience in cell culture media at 37 °C for up to 14 days compared with pure gelatin scaffolds. The cell viability results showed a decreased viability rate with an increased concentration of BNNTs scaffolds. However, BNNTs incubated with cells did not display cytokine inflammation. Therefore, this work provides a potential hydrogel-based ink solution for 3D bioprinting of biomimetic tissue constructs with adequate structural stability for a wide range of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.
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- Akesh Babu Kakarla
- School of Computing Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria 3350, Australia
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- School of Computing Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria 3350, Australia.
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- Department of Rural Clinical Sciences, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Sciences, Bendigo, Victoria 3550, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Semenyih, Selangor 43500, Malaysia
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- Department of Rural Clinical Sciences, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Sciences, Bendigo, Victoria 3550, Australia
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Zawani M, Maarof M, Tabata Y, Motta A, Fauzi MB. Quercetin-Embedded Gelastin Injectable Hydrogel as Provisional Biotemplate for Future Cutaneous Application: Optimization and In Vitro Evaluation. Gels 2022; 8:gels8100623. [PMID: 36286124 PMCID: PMC9601625 DOI: 10.3390/gels8100623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Chronic wounds have become an epidemic in millions of patients and result in amputations. In order to overcome this, immediate treatment is a realistic strategy to minimize the risk of complications and aid in the healing rate of the cutaneous wound. Functionalized engineered biomaterials are proven to be a potential approach to embarking on skin wound management. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a quercetin-embedded gelatin−elastin (Gelastin) injectable hydrogel to act as a provisional biotemplate with excellent physicochemical properties, to be utilized for future cutaneous application. Briefly, the hydrogel was homogenously pre-mixed with genipin (GNP), followed by the incorporation of quercetin (QC). The physicochemical properties comprised the contact angle, swelling ratio, crosslinking degree, enzymatic biodegradation, and water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), as well as chemical characterization. Energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), XRD, and Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) analyses were conducted. Briefly, the findings demonstrated that the crosslinked hybrid biomatrix demonstrated better resilience at >100%, a contact angle of >20°, a swelling ratio average of 500 ± 10%, a degradation rate of <0.05 mg/hour, and a successful crosslinking degree (<70%free amine group), compared to the non-crosslinked hybrid biomatrix. In addition, the WVTR was >1500 g/m2 h, an optimal moisture content designed to attain regular cell function and proliferation. The outcomes convey that Gelastin-QC hydrogels deliver the optimum features to be used as a provisional biotemplate for skin tissue engineering purposes.
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- Mazlan Zawani
- Centre for Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials, Department of Regeneration Science and Engineering, Institute for Life and Medical Science (LiMe), Kyoto University, 53 Kawara-cho Shogoin, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto 606-8500, Japan
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, via Sommarive 9, 38123 Trento, Italy
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia
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Ze Y, Wang R, Deng H, Zhou Z, Chen X, Huang L, Yao Y. Three-dimensional bioprinting: A cutting-edge tool for designing and fabricating engineered living materials. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 140:213053. [PMID: 35964390 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213053] [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: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The design of engineered living materials (ELMs) is an emerging field developed from synthetic biology and materials science principles. ELMs are multi-scale bulk materials that combine the properties of self-healing and organism adaptability with the designed physicochemical or mechanical properties for functional applications in various fields, including therapy, electronics, and architecture. Among the many ELM design and manufacturing methods, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting stands out for its precise control over the structure of the fabricated constructs and the spatial distribution of cells. In this review, we summarize the progress in the field, cell type and material selection, and the latest applications of 3D bioprinting to manufacture ELMs, as well as their advantages and limitations, hoping to deepen our understanding and provide new insights into ELM design. We believe that 3D bioprinting will become an important development direction and provide more contributions to this field.
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- Yiting Ze
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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A Three-Dimensional Bioprinted Copolymer Scaffold with Biocompatibility and Structural Integrity for Potential Tissue Regeneration Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14163415. [PMID: 36015671 PMCID: PMC9413511 DOI: 10.3390/polym14163415] [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: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The present study was to investigate the rheological property, printability, and cell viability of alginate−gelatin composed hydrogels as a potential cell-laden bioink for three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting applications. The 2 g of sodium alginate dissolved in 50 mL of phosphate buffered saline solution was mixed with different concentrations (1% (0.5 g), 2% (1 g), 3% (1.5 g), and 4% (2 g)) of gelatin, denoted as GBH-1, GBH-2, GBH-3, and GBH-4, respectively. The properties of the investigated hydrogels were characterized by contact angle goniometer, rheometer, and bioprinter. In addition, the hydrogel with a proper concentration was adopted as a cell-laden bioink to conduct cell viability testing (before and after bioprinting) using Live/Dead assay and immunofluorescence staining with a human corneal fibroblast cell line. The analytical results indicated that the GBH-2 hydrogel exhibited the lowest loss rate of contact angle (28%) and similar rheological performance as compared with other investigated hydrogels and the control group. Printability results also showed that the average wire diameter of the GBH-2 bioink (0.84 ± 0.02 mm (*** p < 0.001)) post-printing was similar to that of the control group (0.79 ± 0.05 mm). Moreover, a cell scaffold could be fabricated from the GBH-2 bioink and retained its shape integrity for 24 h post-printing. For bioprinting evaluation, it demonstrated that the GBH-2 bioink possessed well viability (>70%) of the human corneal fibroblast cell after seven days of printing under an ideal printing parameter combination (0.4 mm of inner diameter needle, 0.8 bar of printing pressure, and 25 °C of printing temperature). Therefore, the present study suggests that the GBH-2 hydrogel could be developed as a potential cell-laden bioink to print a cell scaffold with biocompatibility and structural integrity for soft tissues such as skin, cornea, nerve, and blood vessel regeneration applications.
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Papadimitriou P, Andriotis EG, Fatouros D, Tzetzis D. Design and Prototype Fabrication of a Cost-Effective Microneedle Drug Delivery Apparatus Using Fused Filament Fabrication, Liquid Crystal Display and Semi-Solid Extrusion 3D Printing Technologies. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:1319. [PMID: 36014241 PMCID: PMC9415897 DOI: 10.3390/mi13081319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The current study describes the design of a cost-effective drug delivery apparatus that can be manufactured, assembled, and utilized as easily and quickly as possible, minimizing the time and expense of the supply chain. This apparatus could become a realistic alternative method of providing a vaccine or drug in harsh circumstances, including humanitarian disasters or a lack of medical and nursing staff, conditions that are frequently observed in developing countries. Simultaneously, with the use of microneedles (MNs), the apparatus can benefit from the numerous advantages offered by them during administration. The hollow microneedles in particular are internally perforated and are capable of delivering the active substance to the skin. The apparatus was designed with appropriate details in computer aided design software, and various 3D printing technologies were utilized in order to fabricate the prototype. The parts that required minimum accuracy, such as the main body of the apparatus, were fabricated with fused filament fabrication. The internal parts and the hollow microneedles were fabricated with liquid crystal display, and the substance for the drug loading carrier, which was an alginate gel cylinder, was fabricated with semi-solid extrusion 3D printing.
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- Petros Papadimitriou
- Digital Manufacturing and Materials Characterization Laboratory, School of Science and Technology, International Hellenic University, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Digital Manufacturing and Materials Characterization Laboratory, School of Science and Technology, International Hellenic University, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Investigation of Collagen-Incorporated Sodium Alginate Bioprinting Hydrogel for Tissue Engineering. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/jcs6080227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Tissue engineering is a promising area that is aimed at tissue regeneration and wound repair. Sodium alginate (SA) has been widely used as one of the most biocompatible materials for tissue engineering. The cost-efficiency and rapid gel ability made SA attractive in would healing and regeneration area. To improve printability and elasticity, many hydrogel-based bioinks were developed by mixing SA with other natural or synthetic polymers. In this paper, composite SA/COL bioink was used for the bioprinting of artificial cartilage tissue mimicries. The results showed that the concentration of both SA and COL has significant effects on filament diameter and merging. A higher concentration of the bioink solution led to better printing fidelity and less deformation. Overall, a higher SA concentration and a lower COL concentration contributed to a lower shrinkage ratio after crosslinking. In summary, the SA/COL composite bioink has favorable rheological properties and this study provided material composition optimization for future bioprinting of engineered tissues.
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Tyramine-Functionalized Alginate-Collagen Hybrid Hydrogel Inks for 3D-Bioprinting. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14153173. [PMID: 35956690 PMCID: PMC9371113 DOI: 10.3390/polym14153173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Extrusion-based 3D-bioprinting using hydrogels has exhibited potential in precision medicine; however, researchers are beset with several challenges. A major challenge of this technique is the production of constructs with sufficient height and fidelity to support cellular behavior in vivo. In this study, we present the 3D-bioprinting of cylindrical constructs with tunable gelation kinetics by controlling the covalent crosslinking density and gelation time of a tyramine-functionalized alginate hydrogel (ALG-TYR) via enzymatic reaction by horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The extruded filament was crosslinked for a second time on a support bath containing H2O2 to increase fidelity after printing. The resulting tubular construct, with a height of 6 mm and a wall thickness of 2 mm, retained its mechanical properties and had a maximum 2-fold swelling after 2 d. Furthermore, collagen (COL) was introduced into the ALG-TYR hydrogel network to increase the mechanical modulus and cell cytocompatibility, as the encapsulated fibroblast cells exhibited a higher cell viability in the ALG-TYR/COL construct (92.13 ± 0.70%) than in ALG-TYR alone (68.18 ± 3.73%). In summary, a vascular ECM-mimicking scaffold was 3D-bioprinted with the ALG-TYR/COL hybrid hydrogel, and this scaffold can support tissue growth for clinical translation in regenerative and personalized medicine.
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Alginate based hydrogel inks for 3D bioprinting of engineered orthopedic tissues. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 296:119964. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Navarro-López DE, Sánchez-Huerta TM, Flores-Jimenez MS, Tiwari N, Sanchez-Martinez A, Ceballos-Sanchez O, Garcia-Gonzalez A, Fuentes-Aguilar RQ, Sanchez-Ante G, Corona-Romero K, Rincón-Enríquez G, López-Mena ER. Nanocomposites based on doped ZnO nanoparticles for antibacterial applications. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Staros R, Michalak A, Rusinek K, Mucha K, Pojda Z, Zagożdżon R. Perspectives for 3D-Bioprinting in Modeling of Tumor Immune Evasion. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14133126. [PMID: 35804898 PMCID: PMC9265021 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14133126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In a living organism, cancer cells function in a specific microenvironment, where they exchange numerous physical and biochemical cues with other cells and the surrounding extracellular matrix (ECM). Immune evasion is a clinically relevant phenomenon, in which cancer cells are able to direct this interchange of signals against the immune effector cells and to generate an immunosuppressive environment favoring their own survival. A proper understanding of this phenomenon is substantial for generating more successful anticancer therapies. However, classical cell culture systems are unable to sufficiently recapture the dynamic nature and complexity of the tumor microenvironment (TME) to be of satisfactory use for comprehensive studies on mechanisms of tumor immune evasion. In turn, 3D-bioprinting is a rapidly evolving manufacture technique, in which it is possible to generate finely detailed structures comprised of multiple cell types and biomaterials serving as ECM-analogues. In this review, we focus on currently used 3D-bioprinting techniques, their applications in the TME research, and potential uses of 3D-bioprinting in modeling of tumor immune evasion and response to immunotherapies.
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- Rafał Staros
- Department of Immunology, Transplantation and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-006 Warsaw, Poland; (R.S.); (K.M.)
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Institute of Oncology, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland; (A.M.); (K.R.); (Z.P.)
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Institute of Oncology, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland; (A.M.); (K.R.); (Z.P.)
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- Department of Immunology, Transplantation and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-006 Warsaw, Poland; (R.S.); (K.M.)
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Institute of Oncology, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland; (A.M.); (K.R.); (Z.P.)
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- Department of Immunology, Transplantation and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-006 Warsaw, Poland; (R.S.); (K.M.)
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Institute of Oncology, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland; (A.M.); (K.R.); (Z.P.)
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-006 Warsaw, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-22-502-14-72; Fax: +48-22-502-21-59
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Shams E, Barzad MS, Mohamadnia S, Tavakoli O, Mehrdadfar A. A review on alginate-based bioinks, combination with other natural biomaterials and characteristics. J Biomater Appl 2022; 37:355-372. [PMID: 35510845 DOI: 10.1177/08853282221085690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The advent of three-dimensional (3D) Bioprinting increased the need for a suitable bioink in which Cells can live, proliferate and generate specific tissue and organ. Therefore, bioinks must have several physical and chemical characteristics that depend on the bioprinting modality and the target tissue. Alginate is considered a promising biomaterial for bioprinting due to its distinct physicochemical properties and diverse biological functions. However, some characteristics, such as cell adherence and biodegradability, are lacking, which can compensate when combined with other biomaterials, for example, gelatin, gelatin methacryloyl (GelMa), cellulose, silk fibroin, and hyaluronic acid. The alginate-gelatin blend receives considerable attention since gelatin has Arginine, Glycine, and Aspartate, the tripeptide Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) sequence that could sustain cell attachment. Some parameters assist the optimization of bioink features like temperature, biomaterials' concentration, and crosslinking time. For instance, the viscosity of alginate increases by enhancing its concentration, and while it exhibits shear thinning property, it will be printed correctly. This review interprets the alginate-based bioink, focusing on its composite with other natural biomaterials, especially gelatin. Also, it discusses the parameters that affect bioink functionality and cell viability.
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- Elika Shams
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, 48425University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.,Research and Development Department, Iranian National Algae Culture Collection, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, 48425University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.,Research and Development Department, Iranian National Algae Culture Collection, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, 48425University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.,Research and Development Department, Iranian National Algae Culture Collection, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, 48425University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.,Research and Development Department, Iranian National Algae Culture Collection, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, 48425University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.,Research and Development Department, Iranian National Algae Culture Collection, Tehran, Iran
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Ronzoni FL, Aliberti F, Scocozza F, Benedetti L, Auricchio F, Sampaolesi M, Cusella G, Redwan IN, Ceccarelli G, Conti M. Myoblast 3D bioprinting to burst in vitro skeletal muscle differentiation. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2022; 16:484-495. [PMID: 35246958 PMCID: PMC9311434 DOI: 10.1002/term.3293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Skeletal muscle regeneration is one of the major areas of interest in sport medicine as well as trauma centers. Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting (BioP) is nowadays widely adopted to manufacture 3D constructs for regenerative medicine but a comparison between the available biomaterial-based inks (bioinks) is missing. The present study aims to assess the impact of different hydrogels on the viability, proliferation, and differentiation of murine myoblasts (C2C12) encapsulated in 3D bioprinted constructs aided to muscle regeneration. We tested three different commercially available hydrogels bioinks based on: (1) gelatin methacrylate and alginate crosslinked by UV light; (2) gelatin methacrylate, xanthan gum, and alginate-fibrinogen; (3) nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC)/alginate-fibrinogen crosslinked with calcium chloride and thrombin. Constructs embedding the cells were manufactured by extrusion-based BioP and C2C12 viability, proliferation, and differentiation were assessed after 24 h, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days in culture. Although viability, proliferation, and differentiation were observed in all the constructs, among the investigated bioinks, the best results were obtained by using NFC/alginate-fibrinogen-based hydrogel from 7 to 14 days in culture, when the embedded myoblasts started fusing, forming at day 21 and day 28 multinucleated myotubes within the 3D bioprinted structures. The results revealed an extensive myotube alignment all over the linear structure of the hydrogel, demonstrating cell maturation, and enhanced myogenesis. The bioprinting strategies that we describe here denote a strong and endorsed approach for the creation of in vitro artificial muscle to improve skeletal muscle tissue engineering for future therapeutic applications.
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- Flavio L. Ronzoni
- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic MedicineHuman Anatomy UnitUniversity of PaviaPaviaItaly
- Department of Biomedical SciencesHumanitas UniversityPieve EmanueleItaly
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic MedicineHuman Anatomy UnitUniversity of PaviaPaviaItaly
- Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San MatteoCenter for Inherited Cardiovascular DiseasesTransplant Research AreaPaviaItaly
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- Department of Civil EngineeringUniversity of PaviaPaviaItaly
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic MedicineHuman Anatomy UnitUniversity of PaviaPaviaItaly
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic MedicineHuman Anatomy UnitUniversity of PaviaPaviaItaly
- Department of Development and RegenerationTranslational CardiomyologyKU LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic MedicineHuman Anatomy UnitUniversity of PaviaPaviaItaly
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic MedicineHuman Anatomy UnitUniversity of PaviaPaviaItaly
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- Department of Civil EngineeringUniversity of PaviaPaviaItaly
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Germain N, Dhayer M, Dekiouk S, Marchetti P. Current Advances in 3D Bioprinting for Cancer Modeling and Personalized Medicine. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23073432. [PMID: 35408789 PMCID: PMC8998835 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23073432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Tumor cells evolve in a complex and heterogeneous environment composed of different cell types and an extracellular matrix. Current 2D culture methods are very limited in their ability to mimic the cancer cell environment. In recent years, various 3D models of cancer cells have been developed, notably in the form of spheroids/organoids, using scaffold or cancer-on-chip devices. However, these models have the disadvantage of not being able to precisely control the organization of multiple cell types in complex architecture and are sometimes not very reproducible in their production, and this is especially true for spheroids. Three-dimensional bioprinting can produce complex, multi-cellular, and reproducible constructs in which the matrix composition and rigidity can be adapted locally or globally to the tumor model studied. For these reasons, 3D bioprinting seems to be the technique of choice to mimic the tumor microenvironment in vivo as closely as possible. In this review, we discuss different 3D-bioprinting technologies, including bioinks and crosslinkers that can be used for in vitro cancer models and the techniques used to study cells grown in hydrogels; finally, we provide some applications of bioprinted cancer models.
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- Nicolas Germain
- UMR 9020–UMR-S 1277–Canther–Cancer Heterogeneity, Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, Institut de Recherche Contre le Cancer de Lille, University Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, F-59000 Lille, France; (M.D.); (S.D.)
- Banque de Tissus, Centre de Biologie-Pathologie, CHU Lille, F-59000 Lille, France
- Correspondence: (N.G.); (P.M.); Tel.: +33-3-20-16-92-20 (P.M.)
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- UMR 9020–UMR-S 1277–Canther–Cancer Heterogeneity, Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, Institut de Recherche Contre le Cancer de Lille, University Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, F-59000 Lille, France; (M.D.); (S.D.)
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- UMR 9020–UMR-S 1277–Canther–Cancer Heterogeneity, Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, Institut de Recherche Contre le Cancer de Lille, University Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, F-59000 Lille, France; (M.D.); (S.D.)
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- UMR 9020–UMR-S 1277–Canther–Cancer Heterogeneity, Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, Institut de Recherche Contre le Cancer de Lille, University Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, F-59000 Lille, France; (M.D.); (S.D.)
- Banque de Tissus, Centre de Biologie-Pathologie, CHU Lille, F-59000 Lille, France
- Correspondence: (N.G.); (P.M.); Tel.: +33-3-20-16-92-20 (P.M.)
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Jia Y, Wei Z, Zhang S, Yang B, Li Y. Instructive Hydrogels for Primary Tumor Cell Culture: Current Status and Outlook. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2102479. [PMID: 35182456 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202102479] [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: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Primary tumor organoids (PTOs) growth in hydrogels have emerged as an important in vitro model that recapitulates many characteristics of the native tumor tissue, and have important applications in fundamental cancer research and for the development of useful therapeutic treatment. This paper begins with reviewing the methods of isolation of primary tumor cells. Then, recent advances on the instructive hydrogels as biomimetic extracellular matrix for primary tumor cell culture and construction of PTO models are summarized. Emerging microtechnology for growth of PTOs in microscale hydrogels and the applications of PTOs are highlighted. This paper concludes with an outlook on the future directions in the investigation of instructive hydrogels for PTO growth.
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- Yiyang Jia
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials College of Chemistry Jilin University 2699 Qianjin Street Changchun 130012 China
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- Department of Oncologic Gynecology The First Hospital of Jilin University Changchun 130021 China
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- Department of Oncologic Gynecology The First Hospital of Jilin University Changchun 130021 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials College of Chemistry Jilin University 2699 Qianjin Street Changchun 130012 China
- Joint Laboratory of Opto‐Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry The First Hospital of Jilin University Changchun 130021 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials College of Chemistry Jilin University 2699 Qianjin Street Changchun 130012 China
- Joint Laboratory of Opto‐Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry The First Hospital of Jilin University Changchun 130021 China
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