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Zheng L, Jiang K, Tian D, Wu W, Xie M, He H, Sun R. Facile Preparation of Tough, Puncture-Resistant Antibacterial Polyrotaxane Hydrogel. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:37041-37051. [PMID: 38950151 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
Abstract
Slide-ring hydrogels containing polyrotaxane structures have been widely developed, but current methods are more complex, in which modified cyclodextrins, capped polyrotaxanes, and multistep reactions are often needed. Here, a simple one-pot method dissolving the pseudopolyrotaxane (pPRX) in a mixture of acrylamide and boric acid to form a slide-ring hydrogel by UV light is used to construct a tough, puncture-resistant antibacterial polyrotaxane hydrogel. As a new dynamic ring cross-linking agent, boric acid effectively improves the mechanical properties of the hydrogel and involves the hydrogel with fracture toughness. The polyrotaxane hydrogel can withstand 1 MPa compression stress and maintain the morphology integrity, showing 197.5 mJ puncture energy under a sharp steel needle puncture. Meanwhile, its significant antibacterial properties endow the hydrogel with potential applications in the biomedical field.
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- Lingji Zheng
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200241, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200241, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200241, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200241, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200241, People's Republic of China
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- Hangzhou SynRx Therapeutics Biomedical Technology Co.,Ltd, 1390 Cangxing Road, Cangqian Street, Yuhang District, Hangzhou ,Zhejiang 311121, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, 500 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200241, People's Republic of China
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Ma X, Liu S, Tang H, Yang R, Chi B, Ye Z. In situ photocrosslinked hyaluronic acid and poly (γ-glutamic acid) hydrogels as injectable drug carriers for load-bearing tissue application. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2018; 29:2252-2266. [PMID: 30311855 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2018.1535820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Due to the syringeability of precursor solution and convenience of open surgical treatment, injectable hydrogels have gained growing attention in drug delivery application. For load-bearing tissue, the excellent mechanical property is an important requirement for delivery vehicles to resist external stress and loads. Herein, we prepared mechanically robust injectable hydrogels (HA/γ-PGA hydrogels for short) using methacrylate-functionalized hyaluronic acid and poly (γ-glutamic acid) via photopolymerization. The HA/γ-PGA hydrogels showed outstanding anti-compression ability and could suffer a more than 80% strain. Meanwhile, after 5 cycles of compression, HA/γ-PGA hydrogels could still recover quickly against external stress, showing excellent shape recovery capability. Moreover, the mechanical properties could be modulated easily by changing the molar ratio of HA to γ-PGA. The drug release behavior was also evaluated and the drug-loaded HA/γ-PGA hydrogels showed a weak burst release and sustained release behavior. Additionally, HA/γ-PGA hydrogels also exhibited superior biocompatibility. Therefore, HA/γ-PGA hydrogels have great potential as injectable drug carriers for load-bearing tissue application.
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- Xuebin Ma
- a School of Chemical Engineering , Nanjing University of Science and Technology , Nanjing , China
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- a School of Chemical Engineering , Nanjing University of Science and Technology , Nanjing , China
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- b State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering , Nanjing Tech University , Nanjing , China
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- b State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering , Nanjing Tech University , Nanjing , China
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- b State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering , Nanjing Tech University , Nanjing , China
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- a School of Chemical Engineering , Nanjing University of Science and Technology , Nanjing , China
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Ghanian MH, Mirzadeh H, Baharvand H. In Situ Forming, Cytocompatible, and Self-Recoverable Tough Hydrogels Based on Dual Ionic and Click Cross-Linked Alginate. Biomacromolecules 2018; 19:1646-1662. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.8b00140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Mohammad Hossein Ghanian
- Department of Polymer Engineering and Color Technology, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 15875-4413, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Engineering and Color Technology, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 15875-4413, Iran
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- Department of Developmental Biology, University of Science and Culture, Tehran 1461968151, Iran
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Vedadghavami A, Minooei F, Mohammadi MH, Khetani S, Rezaei Kolahchi A, Mashayekhan S, Sanati-Nezhad A. Manufacturing of hydrogel biomaterials with controlled mechanical properties for tissue engineering applications. Acta Biomater 2017; 62:42-63. [PMID: 28736220 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 272] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2017] [Revised: 07/16/2017] [Accepted: 07/20/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Hydrogels have been recognized as crucial biomaterials in the field of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and drug delivery applications due to their specific characteristics. These biomaterials benefit from retaining a large amount of water, effective mass transfer, similarity to natural tissues and the ability to form different shapes. However, having relatively poor mechanical properties is a limiting factor associated with hydrogel biomaterials. Controlling the biomechanical properties of hydrogels is of paramount importance. In this work, firstly, mechanical characteristics of hydrogels and methods employed for characterizing these properties are explored. Subsequently, the most common approaches used for tuning mechanical properties of hydrogels including but are not limited to, interpenetrating polymer networks, nanocomposites, self-assembly techniques, and co-polymerization are discussed. The performance of different techniques used for tuning biomechanical properties of hydrogels is further compared. Such techniques involve lithography techniques for replication of tissues with complex mechanical profiles; microfluidic techniques applicable for generating gradients of mechanical properties in hydrogel biomaterials for engineering complex human tissues like intervertebral discs, osteochondral tissues, blood vessels and skin layers; and electrospinning techniques for synthesis of hybrid hydrogels and highly ordered fibers with tunable mechanical and biological properties. We finally discuss future perspectives and challenges for controlling biomimetic hydrogel materials possessing proper biomechanical properties. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Hydrogels biomaterials are essential constituting components of engineered tissues with the applications in regenerative medicine and drug delivery. The mechanical properties of hydrogels play crucial roles in regulating the interactions between cells and extracellular matrix and directing the cells phenotype and genotype. Despite significant advances in developing methods and techniques with the ability of tuning the biomechanical properties of hydrogels, there are still challenges regarding the synthesis of hydrogels with complex mechanical profiles as well as limitations in vascularization and patterning of complex structures of natural tissues which barricade the production of sophisticated organs. Therefore, in addition to a review on advanced methods and techniques for measuring a variety of different biomechanical characteristics of hydrogels, the new techniques for enhancing the biomechanics of hydrogels are presented. It is expected that this review will profit future works for regulating the biomechanical properties of hydrogel biomaterials to satisfy the demands of a variety of different human tissues.
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Zou X, Deng P, Zhou C, Hou Y, Chen R, Liang F, Liao L. Preparation of a novel antibacterial chitosan-poly(ethylene glycol) cryogel/silver nanoparticles composites. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2017; 28:1324-1337. [DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2017.1321346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Xueqing Zou
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- School of Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, P.R. China
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Bu Y, Shen H, Yang F, Yang Y, Wang X, Wu D. Construction of Tough, in Situ Forming Double-Network Hydrogels with Good Biocompatibility. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:2205-2212. [PMID: 28029238 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b15364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Hydrogels are required to have high mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and an easy fabrication process for biomedical applications. Double-network hydrogels, although strong, are limited because of the complicated preparation steps and toxic materials involved. In this study, we report a simple method to prepare tough, in situ forming polyethylene glycol (PEG)-agarose double-network (PEG-agarose DN) hydrogels with good biocompatibility. The hydrogels display excellent mechanical strength. Because of the easily in situ forming method, the resulting hydrogels can be molded into any form as needed. In vitro and in vivo experiments illustrate that the hydrogels exhibit satisfactory biocompatibility, and cells can attach and spread on the hydrogels. Furthermore, the residual amino groups in the network can also be functionalized for various biomedical applications in tissue engineering and cell research.
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- Yazhong Bu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics & Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, PR China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics & Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics & Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, PR China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics & Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, PR China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics & Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics & Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, PR China
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Yang Q, Song F, Zou X, Liao L. Preparation and mineralization of a biocompatible double network hydrogel. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2017; 28:431-443. [DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2017.1279044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Quanzhu Yang
- Department of Polymer Science, College of Chemistry and Molecular Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Science, College of Chemistry and Molecular Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Science, College of Chemistry and Molecular Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Polymer Science, College of Chemistry and Molecular Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China
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Xu W, Qian J, Zhang Y, Suo A, Cui N, Wang J, Yao Y, Wang H. A double-network poly(Nɛ-acryloyl L-lysine)/hyaluronic acid hydrogel as a mimic of the breast tumor microenvironment. Acta Biomater 2016; 33:131-41. [PMID: 26805429 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2016.01.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2015] [Revised: 12/19/2015] [Accepted: 01/20/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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To mimic the structure of breast tumor microenvironment, novel double-network poly(Nɛ-acryloyl L-lysine)/hyaluronic acid (pLysAAm/HA) hydrogels were fabricated by a two-step photo-polymerization process for in vitro three-dimensional (3D) cell culture. The morphology, mechanical properties, swelling and degradation behaviors of pLysAAm/HA hydrogels were investigated. The growth behavior and function of MCF-7 cells cultured on the hydrogels and standard 2D culture plates were compared. The results showed that pLysAAm/HA hydrogels had a highly porous microstructure with a double network and that their mechanical properties, swelling ratio and degradation rate depended on the degree of methacrylation of HA. The results of in vitro studies revealed that the pLysAAm/HA hydrogels could support MCF-7 cell adhesion, promote cell proliferation, and induce the diversification of cell morphologies and overexpression of VEGF, IL-8 and bFGF. The MCF-7 cells cultured on 3D hydrogels showed significantly increased migration and invasion abilities as compared to 2D-cultured cells. Preliminary in vivo results confirmed that the 3D culture of MCF-7 cells resulted in greater tumorigenesis than their 2D culture. These results indicate that the pLysAAm/HA hydrogels can provide a 3D microenvironment for MCF-7 cells that is more representative of the in vivo breast cancer. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Traditional 2D cell cultures cannot ideally represent their in vivo physiological conditions. In this work, we reported a method for preparing double-network poly(Nɛ-acryloyl L-lysine)/hyaluronic acid hydrogel, and demonstrated its suitability for use in mimicing breast tumor microenvironment. Results showed the prepared hydrogels had controllable mechanical properties, swelling ratio and degradation rate. The MCF-7 cells cultured in hydrogels expressed much higher levels of pro-angiogenic growth factors and displayed significantly enhanced migration and invasion abilities. The tumorigenic capability of MCF-7 cells pre-cultured in 3D hydrogels was enhanced significantly. Therefore, the novel hydrogel may provide a more physiologically relevant 3D in vitro model for breast cancer research. To our knowledge, this is the first report assessing a HA-based double-network hydrogel used as a tumor model.
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- Weijun Xu
- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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Highley CB, Prestwich GD, Burdick JA. Recent advances in hyaluronic acid hydrogels for biomedical applications. Curr Opin Biotechnol 2016; 40:35-40. [PMID: 26930175 DOI: 10.1016/j.copbio.2016.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 354] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2015] [Revised: 02/04/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is widely used in the design of engineered hydrogels, due to its biofunctionality, as well as numerous sites for modification with reactive groups. There are now widespread examples of modified HA macromers that form either covalent or physical hydrogels through crosslinking reactions such as with click chemistry or supramolecular assemblies of guest-host pairs. HA hydrogels range from relatively static matrices to those that exhibit spatiotemporally dynamic properties through external triggers like light. Such hydrogels are being explored for the culture of cells in vitro, as carriers for cells in vivo, or to deliver therapeutics, including in an environmentally responsive manner. The future will bring new examples of HA hydrogels due to the synthetic diversity of HA.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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