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Wu KY, Fujioka JK, Goodyear E, Tran SD. Polymers and Biomaterials for Posterior Lamella of the Eyelid and the Lacrimal System. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:352. [PMID: 38337241 DOI: 10.3390/polym16030352] [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: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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The application of biopolymers in the reconstruction of the posterior lamella of the eyelid and the lacrimal system marks a significant fusion of biomaterial science with clinical advancements. This review assimilates research spanning 2015 to 2023 to provide a detailed examination of the role of biopolymers in reconstructing the posterior lamella of the eyelid and the lacrimal system. It covers the anatomy and pathophysiology of eyelid structures, the challenges of reconstruction, and the nuances of surgical intervention. This article progresses to evaluate the current gold standards, alternative options, and the desirable properties of biopolymers used in these intricate procedures. It underscores the advancements in the field, from decellularized grafts and acellular matrices to innovative natural and synthetic polymers, and explores their applications in lacrimal gland tissue engineering, including the promise of 3D bioprinting technologies. This review highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration between material scientists and clinicians in enhancing surgical outcomes and patient quality of life, emphasizing that such cooperation is pivotal for translating benchtop research into bedside applications. This collaborative effort is vital for restoring aesthetics and functionality for patients afflicted with disfiguring eyelid diseases, ultimately aiming to bridge the gap between innovative materials and their clinical translation.
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- Kevin Y Wu
- Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrook, QC J1G 2E8, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3C 3J7, Canada
- Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 1G1, Canada
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Xu P, Chen P, Gao Q, Sun Y, Cao J, Wu H, Ye J. Azithromycin-carrying and microtubule-orientated biomimetic poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) scaffolds for eyelid reconstruction. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1129606. [PMID: 37261116 PMCID: PMC10227510 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1129606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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Introduction Tarsal plate repair is the major challenge of eyelid reconstruction for the oculoplastic surgeon. The ideal synthetic tarsal plate substitute should imitate the microstructure and mechanical strength of the natural eyelid. The aim of this work was to develop a novel bionic substitute for eyelid reconstruction. Methods Three types of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) scaffolds (random, oriented, and azithromycin-loaded oriented scaffolds) were prepared using an improved thermal-induced phase separation technique. The microstructure of the scaffolds was examined by scanning electron microscopy. In vitro cytotoxicity was assessed using scaffold extracts. Fibroblast and primary rat meibomian gland epithelial cells (rMGCs) were cultured within the scaffolds, and their behavior was observed using fluorescence staining. Three types of PLGA scaffolds were implanted into rabbit eyelid defect in vivo to evaluate their inductive tissue repair function. Results We successfully fabricated three types of PLGA scaffolds with varying pore architectures, and the axially aligned scaffold demonstrated interconnected and vertically parallel channels. In vitro cytotoxicity tests using scaffold extracts revealed no apparent cytotoxicity. Fluorescence staining showed that both Fibroblast and rMGCs could adhere well onto the pore walls, with fibroblast elongating along the axially aligned porous structure. At 8 weeks post-implantation, all scaffolds were well integrated by fibrovascular tissue. The axially aligned scaffold groups exhibited faster degradation compared to the random scaffold group, with smaller fragments surrounded by mature collagen fibers. Conclusion The study found that the axially aligned scaffolds could well support and guide cellular activities in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, the axially aligned scaffold group showed a faster degradation rate with a matched integration rate compared to the random scaffold group. The findings suggest that the oriented scaffold is a promising alternative for eyelid tarsal plate substitutes.
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Yan Y, Ji Q, Fu R, Liu C, Yang J, Yin X, Li Q, Huang R. Biomaterials and tissue engineering strategies for posterior lamellar eyelid reconstruction: Replacement or regeneration? Bioeng Transl Med 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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- Yuxin Yan
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China
- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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Barik D, Kundu K, Dash M. Montmorillonite stabilized chitosan- co-mucin hydrogel for tissue engineering applications. RSC Adv 2021; 11:30329-30342. [PMID: 35480259 PMCID: PMC9041129 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra04803a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The role of polymers has played a crucial role in developing templates that can promote regeneration as tissue-engineered matrices. The present study aims to develop functional matrices involving the protein mucin. The mucin used in this study is characterised using MALDI-TOF TOF and CD spectroscopy prior to conjugation. Thereupon, a hybrid scaffold comprising of a polysaccharide, chitosan, chemically conjugated to a protein, mucin, and encapsulated with montmorillonite is developed. Grafting of hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) is done to overcome the issue of mechanical weakness that mucin hydrogels usually undergo. It was observed that the presence of montmorillonite led to the stability of the hydrogels. The conjugations with varied ratios of the polysaccharide and protein were characterized using spectroscopic techniques. The prepared gels showed appreciable material properties in terms of water uptake and porosity. Hydrogels with different ratios of the polysaccharide and protein were evaluated for their biocompatibility. The biological evaluation of the hydrogels was performed with MC3T3E1 and C2C12 cell lines indicating their potential for wider tissue engineering applications.
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- Debyashreeta Barik
- Institute of Life Sciences Nalco Square Odisha India .,School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University Bhubaneswar Odisha 751024 India
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- Institute of Life Sciences Nalco Square Odisha India
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- Institute of Life Sciences Nalco Square Odisha India
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Xu P, Feng X, Zheng H, Feng Z, Fu Z, Gao C, Ye J. A tarsus construct of a novel branched polyethylene with good elasticity for eyelid reconstruction in vivo. Regen Biomater 2020; 7:259-269. [PMID: 32523728 PMCID: PMC7266665 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbaa001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Revised: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Branched polyethylene (B-PE) elastomer was investigated for its potential medical application as a tarsus construct. The in vitro results showed that the B-PE and processed B-PE films or scaffolds did not exhibit noticeable cytotoxicity to the NIH3T3 fibroblasts and human vascular endothelial cells (ECs). The B-PE scaffolds with a pore size of 280–480 µm were prepared by using a gelatin porogen-leaching method. The porous scaffolds implanted subcutaneously in rats exhibited mild inflammatory response, collagen deposition and fast fibrovascularization, suggesting their good biocompatibility. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis showed low expression of pro-inflammatory genes and up-regulated expressions of collagen deposition and vascularization-related genes, validating the results of historical evaluation in a molecular level. The B-PE scaffolds and Medpor controls were transplanted in rabbits with eyelid defects. The B-PE scaffolds exhibited a similar elastic modulus and provided desirable repair effects with mild fibrous capsulation, less eyelid deformities, and were well integrated with the fibrovascular tissue compared with the Medpor controls.
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- Peifang Xu
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, College of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, College of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, China
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Sun MT, O’Connor AJ, Milne I, Biswas D, Casson R, Wood J, Selva D. Development of Macroporous Chitosan Scaffolds for Eyelid Tarsus Tissue Engineering. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2019; 16:595-604. [PMID: 31824822 PMCID: PMC6879684 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-019-00201-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Background Reconstruction of large eyelid defects remains challenging due to the lack of suitable eyelid tarsus tissue substitutes. We aimed to evaluate a novel bioengineered chitosan scaffold for use as an eyelid tarsus substitute. Methods Three-dimensional macroporous chitosan hydrogel scaffold were produced via cryogelation with specific biomechanical properties designed to directly match characteristics of native eyelid tarsus tissue. Scaffolds were characterized by confocal microscopy and tensile mechanical testing. To optimise biocompatibility, human eyelid skin fibroblasts were cultured from biopsy-sized samples of fresh eyelid skin. Immunological and gene expression analysis including specific fibroblast-specific markers were used to determine the rate of fibroblast de-differentiation in vitro and characterize cells cultured. Eyelid skin fibroblasts were then cultured over the chitosan scaffolds and the resultant adhesion and growth of cells were characterized using immunocytochemical staining. Results The chitosan scaffolds were shown to support the attachment and proliferation of NIH 3T3 mouse fibroblasts and human orbital skin fibroblasts in vitro. Our novel bioengineered chitosan scaffold has demonstrated biomechanical compatibility and has the ability to support human eyelid skin fibroblast growth and proliferation. Conclusions This bioengineered tissue has the potential to be used as a tarsus substitute during eyelid reconstruction, offering the opportunity to pre-seed the patient's own cells and represents a truly personalised approach to tissue engineering.
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- Michelle T. Sun
- Discipline of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, South Australian Institute of Ophthalmology, The University of Adelaide and Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Particulate Fluids Processing Centre, The University of Melbourne, Monash Road, Victoria, 3010 Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Particulate Fluids Processing Centre, The University of Melbourne, Monash Road, Victoria, 3010 Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Particulate Fluids Processing Centre, The University of Melbourne, Monash Road, Victoria, 3010 Australia
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- Discipline of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, South Australian Institute of Ophthalmology, The University of Adelaide and Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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- Discipline of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, South Australian Institute of Ophthalmology, The University of Adelaide and Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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- Discipline of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, South Australian Institute of Ophthalmology, The University of Adelaide and Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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Hann SY, Cui H, Esworthy T, Miao S, Zhou X, Lee SJ, Fisher JP, Zhang LG. Recent advances in 3D printing: vascular network for tissue and organ regeneration. Transl Res 2019; 211:46-63. [PMID: 31004563 PMCID: PMC6702061 DOI: 10.1016/j.trsl.2019.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Revised: 03/31/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Over the past years, the fabrication of adequate vascular networks has remained the main challenge in engineering tissues due to technical difficulties, while the ultimate objective of tissue engineering is to create fully functional and sustainable organs and tissues to transplant in the human body. There have been a number of studies performed to overcome this limitation, and as a result, 3D printing has become an emerging technique to serve in a variety of applications in constructing vascular networks within tissues and organs. 3D printing incorporated technical approaches allow researchers to fabricate complex and systematic architecture of vascular networks and offer various selections for fabrication materials and printing techniques. In this review, we will discuss materials and strategies for 3D printed vascular networks as well as specific applications for certain vascularized tissue and organ regeneration. We will also address the current limitations of vascular tissue engineering and make suggestions for future directions research may take.
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- Sung Yun Hann
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland; Center for Engineering Complex Tissues, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC; Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC; Department of Medicine, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC.
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Xu P, Gao Q, Feng X, Lou L, Zhu T, Gao C, Ye J. A biomimetic tarso-conjunctival biphasic scaffold for eyelid reconstruction in vivo. Biomater Sci 2019; 7:3373-3385. [PMID: 31233046 DOI: 10.1039/c9bm00431a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Conventional 3D porous scaffolds used as tarsal plate substitute may cause corneal irritation and conjunctival mucoid discharge, and even lead to blindness and cicatricial blepharon deformities. In this study, collagen/chitosan (Col/CS) sponges with thickness of 240 μm, 466 μm, and 724 μm were composited onto poly(propylene fumarate)-co-2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (PPF-HEMA) polymer networks to obtain the corresponding biphasic scaffolds, which simulate the natural anatomy of posterior lamella of eyelid. These three scaffolds exhibited a porous structure with porosity of ∼90%, simulated elastic modulus, appropriate degradation rate and good biocompatibility. Composited with Col/CS sponge of difference thickness, the scaffolds induced different cellular behaviors such as proliferation, distribution and stratification, by regulating the mechanical properties cells sensed as effective modulus. In a rabbit tarso-conjunctival defect model, the grafted biphasic scaffolds promoted re-epithelization with functional regenerated conjunctiva. Hence, the biphasic composite scaffolds may be a promising substitute for tarso-conjunctival repair.
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- Peifang Xu
- Department of Ophthalmology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, College of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, College of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, College of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, College of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, College of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, China.
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Cai Z, Wan Y, Becker ML, Long YZ, Dean D. Poly(propylene fumarate)-based materials: Synthesis, functionalization, properties, device fabrication and biomedical applications. Biomaterials 2019; 208:45-71. [PMID: 30991217 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2019.03.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2018] [Revised: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Poly(propylene fumarate) (PPF) is a biodegradable polymer that has been investigated extensively over the last three decades. It has led many scientists to synthesize and fabricate a variety of PPF-based materials for biomedical applications due to its controllable mechanical properties, tunable degradation and biocompatibility. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the progress made in improving PPF synthesis, resin formulation, crosslinking, device fabrication and post polymerization modification. Further, we highlight the influence of these parameters on biodegradation, biocompatibility, and their use in a number of regenerative medicine applications, especially bone tissue engineering. In particular, the use of 3D printing techniques for the fabrication of PPF-based scaffolds is extensively reviewed. The recent invention of a ring-opening polymerization method affords precise control of PPF molecular mass, molecular mass distribution (ƉM) and viscosity. Low ƉM facilitates time-certain resorption of 3D printed structures. Novel post-polymerization and post-printing functionalization methods have accelerated the expansion of biomedical applications that utilize PPF-based materials. Finally, we shed light on evolving uses of PPF-based materials for orthopedics/bone tissue engineering and other biomedical applications, including its use as a hydrogel for bioprinting.
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- Zhongyu Cai
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, 117585, Singapore; Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Chevron Science Center, 219 Parkman Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, United States.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials, College of Physics, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, United States
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanomaterials, College of Physics, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong Province, China; Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong Province, China.
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, United States.
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Regeneration of different types of tissues depends on the interplay of stem cells-laden constructs and microenvironments in vivo. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 94:938-948. [PMID: 30423782 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.10.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Revised: 09/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The ability of repair and regeneration of tissues or organs has been significantly improved by using biomaterials-based constructs. Our previous studies found the regeneration of both articular cartilage and subchondral bone by implantation of a poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA)/fibrin gel/bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs)/(lipofectamine/pDNA-transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1) construct in vivo, without the step of pre-induced differentiation of the laden stem cells in vitro. To substantiate the ability to regenerate multi-types of tissues by the same constructs, in this study the constructs were implanted into three types of tissues or tissue defects in vivo, including subcutaneous fascia layer, and ear cartilage and eyelid tarsal plate defects. The ear cartilage and eyelid tarsal plate defects were fully regenerated 8 w post-implantation, showing a similar morphology to the corresponding native tissues. In the neo ear cartilage, abundant chondrocytes with obvious lacunas and cartilage-specific extracellular matrices (ECMs) were found. Neo eyelid tarsal plate with mature meibomian gland acinar units was regenerated. Furthermore, expressions of the ECMs-specific genes and proteins, as well as the cell behavior modulatory factors, Sry related HMG box 9 (Sox9) and TGF-β1 were significantly up-regulated in the regenerated ear cartilages and eyelid tarsal plate than those in the subcutaneously implanted constructs, which were filled with fibrocytes, inflammatory cells, obvious vascularization and slight ECMs deposition. These results confirm firmly the ability to regenerate multi-types of tissues by a stem cells-laden construct via adapting to the microenvironments of corresponding tissues.
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Ye H, Zhang K, Kai D, Li Z, Loh XJ. Polyester elastomers for soft tissue engineering. Chem Soc Rev 2018; 47:4545-4580. [PMID: 29722412 DOI: 10.1039/c8cs00161h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Polyester elastomers are soft, biodegradable and biocompatible and are commonly used in various biomedical applications, especially in tissue engineering. These synthetic polyesters can be easily fabricated using various techniques such as solvent casting, particle leaching, molding, electrospinning, 3-dimensional printing, photolithography, microablation etc. A large proportion of tissue engineering research efforts have focused on the use of allografts, decellularized animal scaffolds or other biological materials as scaffolds, but they face the major concern of triggering immunological responses from the host, on top of other issues. This review paper will introduce the recent developments in elastomeric polyesters, their synthesis and fabrication techniques, as well as their application in the biomedical field, focusing primarily on tissue engineering in ophthalmology, cardiac and vascular systems. Some of the commercial and near-commercial polyesters used in these tissue engineering fields will also be described.
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- Hongye Ye
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-03 Innovis, Singapore 138634, Singapore.
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Díez-Pascual AM, Díez-Vicente AL. Multifunctional poly(glycolic acid-co-propylene fumarate) electrospun fibers reinforced with graphene oxide and hydroxyapatite nanorods. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:4084-4096. [DOI: 10.1039/c7tb00497d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Biocompatible and biodegradable PGA-co-PPF/HA/GO hybrid nanocomposite fibers with high stiffness and good bactericidal activity have been developed for soft tissue engineering.
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- Ana M. Díez-Pascual
- Analytical Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Department
- Faculty of Biology
- Environmental Sciences and Chemistry
- Alcalá University
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Hu B, Deng J, Zheng H, Yu S, Gao C. Synthesis of Chiral Oligomer-Grafted Biodegradable Polyurethanes and Their Chiral-Dependent Influence on Bone Marrow Stem Cell Behaviors. Macromol Rapid Commun 2016; 37:1331-6. [PMID: 27295370 DOI: 10.1002/marc.201600250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2016] [Revised: 05/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Chirality is one of the most fascinating and ubiquitous features in nature, especially in biological systems. The effects of chiral surfaces, especially in combination with degradable materials of good biocompatibility, on stem cell behaviors has not yet been tackled. In this communication, the chiral monomers N-acryloyl-l(d)-valine (l(d)-AV) are synthesized and are polymerized to obtain chiral (l(d)-PAV-SH) oligomers, which are covalently immobilized onto electron-deficient poly(propylene fumarate) polyurethane (PPFU) via Michael addition. The PPFU-l-PAV can interact more strongly and actively with bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) than PPFU-d-PAV, leading to a larger cell spreading area, faster migration velocity, and stronger osteodifferentiation tendency.
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- Bin Hu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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Jose RR, Rodriguez MJ, Dixon TA, Omenetto F, Kaplan DL. Evolution of Bioinks and Additive Manufacturing Technologies for 3D Bioprinting. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2016; 2:1662-1678. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.6b00088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 196] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- Rod R. Jose
- Department of Biomedical
Engineering, 4 Colby Street, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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- Department of Biomedical
Engineering, 4 Colby Street, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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- Department of Biomedical
Engineering, 4 Colby Street, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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- Department of Biomedical
Engineering, 4 Colby Street, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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- Department of Biomedical
Engineering, 4 Colby Street, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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Manavitehrani I, Fathi A, Badr H, Daly S, Negahi Shirazi A, Dehghani F. Biomedical Applications of Biodegradable Polyesters. Polymers (Basel) 2016; 8:E20. [PMID: 30979116 PMCID: PMC6432531 DOI: 10.3390/polym8010020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 260] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Revised: 01/08/2016] [Accepted: 01/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
The focus in the field of biomedical engineering has shifted in recent years to biodegradable polymers and, in particular, polyesters. Dozens of polyester-based medical devices are commercially available, and every year more are introduced to the market. The mechanical performance and wide range of biodegradation properties of this class of polymers allow for high degrees of selectivity for targeted clinical applications. Recent research endeavors to expand the application of polymers have been driven by a need to target the general hydrophobic nature of polyesters and their limited cell motif sites. This review provides a comprehensive investigation into advanced strategies to modify polyesters and their clinical potential for future biomedical applications.
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- Iman Manavitehrani
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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Li Q, Ma L, Gao C. Biomaterials for in situ tissue regeneration: development and perspectives. J Mater Chem B 2015; 3:8921-8938. [DOI: 10.1039/c5tb01863c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Biomaterials are of fundamental importance to in situ tissue regeneration, which has emerged as a powerful method to treat tissue defects. The development and perspectives of biomaterials for in situ tissue regeneration were summarized.
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- Qian Li
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310027
- China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310027
- China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310027
- China
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