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Androschuk AM, Tam TH, Mahou R, Lo C, Salter MW, Sefton MV. Methacrylic acid-based biomaterials promote peripheral innervation in the subcutaneous space of mice. Biomaterials 2022; 289:121764. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Methacrylic Acid-Based Regenerative Biomaterials: Explorations into the MAAgic. REGENERATIVE ENGINEERING AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40883-022-00263-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A scalable device-less biomaterial approach for subcutaneous islet transplantation. Biomaterials 2020; 269:120499. [PMID: 33168223 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The subcutaneous space has been shown to be a suitable site for islet transplantation, however an abundance of islets is required to achieve normoglycemia, often requiring multiple donors. The loss of islets is due to the hypoxic conditions islets experience during revascularization, resulting in apoptosis. Therefore, to reduce the therapeutic dosage required to achieve normoglycemia, pre-vascularization of the subcutaneous space has been pursued. In this study, we highlight a biomaterial-based approach using a methacrylic acid copolymer coating to generate a robust pre-vascularized subcutaneous cavity for islet transplantation. We also devised a simple, but not-trivial, procedure for filling the cavity with an islet suspension in collagen. We show that the pre-vascularized site can support a marginal mass of islets to rapidly return streptozotocin-induced diabetic SCID/bg mice to normoglycemia. Furthermore, immunocompetent Sprague Daley rats remained normoglycemia for up to 70 days until they experienced graft destabilization as they outgrew their implants. This work highlights methacrylic acid-based biomaterials as a suitable pre-vascularization strategy for the subcutaneous space that is scalable and doesn't require exogenous cells or growth factors.
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Methacrylic acid copolymer coating of polypropylene mesh chamber improves subcutaneous islet engraftment. Biomaterials 2020; 259:120324. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Nour S, Imani R, Chaudhry GR, Sharifi AM. Skin wound healing assisted by angiogenic targeted tissue engineering: A comprehensive review of bioengineered approaches. J Biomed Mater Res A 2020; 109:453-478. [PMID: 32985051 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Skin injuries and in particular, chronic wounds, are one of the major prevalent medical problems, worldwide. Due to the pivotal role of angiogenesis in tissue regeneration, impaired angiogenesis can cause several complications during the wound healing process and skin regeneration. Therefore, induction or promotion of angiogenesis can be considered as a promising approach to accelerate wound healing. This article presents a comprehensive overview of current and emerging angiogenesis induction methods applied in several studies for skin regeneration, which are classified into the cell, growth factor, scaffold, and biological/chemical compound-based strategies. In addition, the advantages and disadvantages of these angiogenic strategies along with related research examples are discussed in order to demonstrate their potential in the treatment of wounds.
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- Shirin Nour
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
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- OU-WB Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biological Sciences, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, USA
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Tissue Engineering Group (NOCERAL), Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Coindre VF, Carleton MM, Sefton MV. Methacrylic Acid Copolymer Coating Enhances Constructive Remodeling of Polypropylene Mesh by Increasing the Vascular Response. Adv Healthc Mater 2019; 8:e1900667. [PMID: 31407481 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201900667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This study reports that a methacrylic acid (MAA)-based copolymer coating generates constructive remodeling of polypropylene (PP) surgical mesh in a subcutaneous model. This coating is non-bioresorbable and follows the architecture of the mesh without impeding connective tissue integration. Following implantation, the tissue response is biased toward vascularization instead of fibrosis. The vessel density around the MAA mesh is double that of the uncoated mesh two weeks after implantation. This initial vasculature regresses after two weeks while mature vessels remain, suggesting an enhanced healing response. Concurrently, the MAA coating alters the foreign body response to the mesh. Fewer infiltrating cells, macrophages, and foreign body giant cells are found at the tissue-material interface three weeks after implantation. The coating also dampens inflammation, with lower expression levels of pro-inflammatory and fibrogenic signals (e.g., Tgf-β1, Tnf-α, and Il1-β) and similar expression levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., Il10 and Il6) compared to the uncoated mesh. Contrary to other coatings that aim to mitigate the foreign body response to PP mesh, a MAA coating does not require the addition of any biological agents to have an effect, making the coated mesh an attractive candidate for soft tissue repair.
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- Virginie F. Coindre
- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of Toronto 160 College Street, Suite 406 Toronto Ontario M5S 3G9 Canada
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of Toronto 160 College Street, Suite 406 Toronto Ontario M5S 3G9 Canada
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of Toronto 160 College Street, Suite 406 Toronto Ontario M5S 3G9 Canada
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied ChemistryUniversity of Toronto 160 College Street, Suite 406 Toronto Ontario M5S 3G9 Canada
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The role of insulin growth factor-1 on the vascular regenerative effect of MAA coated disks and macrophage-endothelial cell crosstalk. Biomaterials 2017; 144:199-210. [PMID: 28841464 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2017.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Revised: 08/04/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The IGF-1 signaling pathway and IGF-1-dependent macrophage/endothelial cell crosstalk was found to be critical features of the vascular regenerative effect displayed by implanted methacrylic acid -co-isodecyl acrylate (MAA-co-IDA; 40% MAA) coated disks in CD1 mice. Inhibition of IGF-1 signaling using AG1024 an IGF1-R tyrosine kinase inhibitor abrogated vessel formation 14 days after disk implantation in a subcutaneous pocket. Explanted tissue had increased arginase 1 expression and reduced iNOS expression consistent with the greater shift from "M1" ("pro-inflammatory") macrophages to "M2" ("pro-angiogenic") macrophages for MAA coated disks relative to control MM (methyl methacrylate-co-IDA) disks; the latter did not generate a vascular response and the polarization shift was muted with AG1024. In vitro, medium conditioned by macrophages (both human dTHP1 cells and mouse bone marrow derived macrophages) had elevated IGF-1 mRNA and protein levels, while the cells had reduced IGF1-R but elevated IGFBP-3 mRNA levels. These cells also had reduced iNOS and elevated Arg1 expression, consistent with the in vivo polarization results, including the inhibitory effects of AG1024. On the other hand, HUVEC exposed to dTHP1 conditioned medium migrated and proliferated faster suggesting that the primary target of the macrophage released IGF-1 was endothelial cells. Although further investigation is warranted, IGF-1 appears to be a key feature underpinning the observed vascularization. Why MAA based materials have this effect remains to be defined, however.
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Mahou R, Zhang DK, Vlahos AE, Sefton MV. Injectable and inherently vascularizing semi-interpenetrating polymer network for delivering cells to the subcutaneous space. Biomaterials 2017; 131:27-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2017.03.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2017] [Revised: 03/20/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Wells LA, Guo H, Emili A, Sefton MV. The profile of adsorbed plasma and serum proteins on methacrylic acid copolymer beads: Effect on complement activation. Biomaterials 2017; 118:74-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2016.11.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2016] [Revised: 11/21/2016] [Accepted: 11/24/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Lisovsky A, Sefton MV. Shh pathway in wounds in non-diabetic Shh-Cre-eGFP/Ptch1-LacZ mice treated with MAA beads. Biomaterials 2016; 102:198-208. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2016.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2016] [Revised: 06/06/2016] [Accepted: 06/12/2016] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Lisovsky A, Zhang DKY, Sefton MV. Effect of methacrylic acid beads on the sonic hedgehog signaling pathway and macrophage polarization in a subcutaneous injection mouse model. Biomaterials 2016; 98:203-14. [PMID: 27264502 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2016.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2016] [Revised: 04/14/2016] [Accepted: 04/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Poly(methacrylic acid-co-methyl methacrylate) (MAA) beads promote a vascular regenerative response when used in diabetic wound healing. Previous studies reported that MAA beads modulated the expression of sonic hedgehog (Shh) and inflammation related genes in diabetic wounds. The aim of this work was to follow up on these observations in a subcutaneous injection model to study the host response in the absence of the confounding factors of diabetic wound healing. In this model, MAA beads improved vascularization in healthy mice of both sexes compared to control poly(methyl methacrylate) (MM) beads, with a stronger effect seen in males than females. MAA-induced vessels were perfusable, as evidenced from the CLARITY-processed images. In Shh-Cre-eGFP/Ptch1-LacZ non-diabetic transgenic mice, the increased vessel formation was accompanied by a higher density of cells expressing GFP (Shh) and β-Gal (patched 1, Ptch1) suggesting MAA enhanced the activation of the Shh pathway. Ptch1 is the Shh receptor and a target of the pathway. MAA beads also modulated the inflammatory cell infiltrate in CD1 mice: more neutrophils and more macrophages were noted with MAA relative to MM beads at days 1 and 7, respectively. In addition, MAA beads biased macrophages towards a MHCII-CD206+ ("M2") polarization state. This study suggests that the Shh pathway and an altered inflammatory response are two elements of the complex mechanism whereby MAA-based biomaterials effect vascular regeneration.
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- Alexandra Lisovsky
- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 164 College Street, Suite 407, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G9
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 164 College Street, Suite 407, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G9
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 164 College Street, Suite 407, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G9; Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, 164 College Street, Suite 407, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G9.
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Lisovsky A, Chamberlain MD, Wells LA, Sefton MV. Cell Interactions with Vascular Regenerative MAA-Based Materials in the Context of Wound Healing. Adv Healthc Mater 2015; 4:2375-87. [PMID: 26010569 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201500192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2015] [Revised: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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In diabetic patients the development of chronic non-healing wounds is a common complication. A methacrylic acid-based biomaterial is a vascular regenerative material that enhances diabetic healing without the use of cells or growth factors. The bioactive nature of this material is thought to be associated with its anionic charge or surface chemistry. Contact between the methacrylic acid-based biomaterial and tissue begins with protein (including complement) adsorption and is followed by interaction of the biomaterial with resident and infiltrating cells in the wound bed (e.g., macrophages and endothelial cells). This results in changes to their surface receptors to activate phosphorylation cascades that lead to differential activation of signalling pathways such as those involving osteopontin and sonic hedgehog. These changes modulate the phenotype of the cells in the wound bed, eventually improving vessel formation and wound healing. Understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms will have broad implications for biomaterials, not just the methacrylic acid-based material, and will facilitate the advancement of regenerative biomaterials for diverse applications.
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- Alexandra Lisovsky
- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering; University of Toronto; M5S 3G9 Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering; Queen's University; K7L 3N6 Canada
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering; University of Toronto; M5S 3G9 Canada
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry; University of Toronto; 164 College Street, Suite 407 Toronto Ontario M5S 3G9 Canada
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Chamberlain MD, Wells LA, Lisovsky A, Guo H, Isserlin R, Talior-Volodarsky I, Mahou R, Emili A, Sefton MV. Unbiased phosphoproteomic method identifies the initial effects of a methacrylic acid copolymer on macrophages. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2015; 112:10673-8. [PMID: 26261332 PMCID: PMC4553830 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1508826112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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An unbiased phosphoproteomic method was used to identify biomaterial-associated changes in the phosphorylation patterns of macrophage-like cells. The phosphorylation differences between differentiated THP1 (dTHP1) cells treated for 10, 20, or 30 min with a vascular regenerative methacrylic acid (MAA) copolymer or a control methyl methacrylate (MM) copolymer were determined by MS. There were 1,470 peptides (corresponding to 729 proteins) that were differentially phosphorylated in dTHP1 cells treated with the two materials with a greater cellular response to MAA treatment. In addition to identifying pathways (such as integrin signaling and cytoskeletal arrangement) that are well known to change with cell-material interaction, previously unidentified pathways, such as apoptosis and mRNA splicing, were also discovered.
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- Michael Dean Chamberlain
- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada M5S 3G9
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada M5S 3G9
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada M5S 3G9
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- Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada M5S 3G9
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- Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada M5S 3G9
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada M5S 3G9
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada M5S 3G9
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- Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada M5S 3G9
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada M5S 3G9; Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada M5S 3G9
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