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Megha M, Mohan CC, Joy A, Unnikrishnan G, Thomas J, Haris M, Bhatt SG, Kolanthai E, Senthilkumar M. Vanadium and strontium co-doped hydroxyapatite enriched polycaprolactone matrices for effective bone tissue engineering: A synergistic approach. Int J Pharm 2024; 659:124266. [PMID: 38788971 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124266] [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: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Scientific research targeted at enhancing scaffold qualities has increased significantly during the last few decades. This emphasis frequently centres on adding different functions to scaffolds in order to increase their usefulness as instruments in the field of regenerative medicine. This study aims to investigate the efficacy of a multifunctional sustainable polymer scaffold, specifically Polycaprolactone (PCL) embedded with hydroxyapatite co-doped with vanadium and strontium (HVS), for bone tissue engineering applications. Polycaprolactone was used to fabricate the scaffold, while hydroxyapatite co-doped with vanadium and strontium (HVS) served as the nanofiller. A thorough investigation of the physicochemical and biological characteristics of the HVS nanofiller was carried out using cutting-edge techniques including Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and in vitro cell studies. A cell viability rate of more than 70 % demonstrated that the synthesised nanofiller was cytotoxic, but in an acceptable range. The mechanical, biological, and physicochemical properties of the scaffold were extensively evaluated after the nanofiller was integrated. The water absorption characteristics of scaffold were enhanced by the addition of HVS nanofillers, leading to increased swelling, porosity, and hydrophilicity. These improvements speed up the flow of nutrients and the infiltration of cells into the scaffold. The scaffold has been shown to have important properties that stimulate bone cell activity, including better biodegradability and improved mechanical strength, which increased from 5.30 ± 0.37 to 10.58 ± 0.42 MPa. Further, its considerable antimicrobial qualities, blood-compatible nature, and capacity to promote biomineralization strengthen its appropriateness for usage in biomedical applications. Mainly, enhanced Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, Alizarin Red Staining (ARS) activity, and excellent cell adhesive properties, indicating the outstanding osteogenic potential observed in rat bone marrow-derived stromal cells (rBMSC). These combined attributes highlight the pivotal role of these nanocomposite scaffolds in the field of bone tissue engineering.
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- M Megha
- Department of Physics, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, India
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- Department of Physics, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India; College of Arts and Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physics, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Physics, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, India; Inter University Centre for Nanomaterials and Devices, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, India
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- Department of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Centre, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.
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Ghaffari-Bohlouli P, Simińska-Stanny J, Jafari H, Mirzaei M, Nie L, Delporte C, Shavandi A. Printable hyaluronic acid hydrogel functionalized with yeast-derived peptide for skin wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 232:123348. [PMID: 36682658 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Targeted delivery of bioactive agents, growth factors, and drugs to skin wounds is a growing trend in biomaterials development for wound healing. This study presents a printable hyaluronic acid (HA) based hydrogel to deliver yeast-derived ACE-inhibitory peptide of VLSTSFPPW (VW-9) to the wound site. We first conjugated tyramine (Ty) on the carboxyl groups of the HA to form a phenol-functionalized HA (HA-Ty); then, the carboxylic acid groups of HA-Ty were aminated with ethylenediamine (HA-Ty-NH2). The primary amine groups of the HA-Ty-NH2 could then react with the carboxylic acids of the peptide. The hydrogel was then 3D printed and crosslinked with visible light. The modification of HA was confirmed by 1H NMR and FTIR. The swelling capacity of the conjugated hydrogels was 1.5-fold higher compared to the HA-Ty-NH2 hydrogel. The conjugated peptide did not affect on rheological properties and morphology of the hydrogels. The 3T3-L1 fibroblast cells seeded on the peptide-modified hydrogels exhibited higher viability than the hydrogels without the peptide, indicating that the peptide-enriched hydrogels may have the potential for wound healing applications.
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- Pejman Ghaffari-Bohlouli
- Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), École Polytechnique de Bruxelles, 3BIO-BioMatter, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50, CP 165/61, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), École Polytechnique de Bruxelles, 3BIO-BioMatter, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50, CP 165/61, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), École Polytechnique de Bruxelles, 3BIO-BioMatter, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50, CP 165/61, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), École Polytechnique de Bruxelles, 3BIO-BioMatter, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50, CP 165/61, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; Centre for Food Chemistry and Technology, Ghent University Global Campus, Incheon, South Korea; Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, geb. A, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
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- Laboratory of Pathophysiological and Nutritional Biochemistry, Medical School, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Route de Lennik, 808, CP611, Brussels 1070, Belgium
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- Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), École Polytechnique de Bruxelles, 3BIO-BioMatter, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50, CP 165/61, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
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Sericultural By-Products: The Potential for Alternative Therapy in Cancer Drug Design. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 28:molecules28020850. [PMID: 36677907 PMCID: PMC9861160 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Major progress has been made in cancer research; however, cancer remains one of the most important health-related burdens. Sericulture importance is no longer limited to the textile industry, but its by-products, such as silk fibroin or mulberry, exhibit great impact in the cancer research area. Fibroin, the pivotal compound that is found in silk, owns superior biocompatibility and biodegradability, representing one of the most important biomaterials. Numerous studies have reported its successful use as a drug delivery system, and it is currently used to develop three-dimensional tumor models that lead to a better understanding of cancer biology and play a great role in the development of novel antitumoral strategies. Moreover, sericin's cytotoxic effect on various tumoral cell lines has been reported, but also, it has been used as a nanocarrier for target therapeutic agents. On the other hand, mulberry compounds include various bioactive elements that are well known for their antitumoral activities, such as polyphenols or anthocyanins. In this review, the latest progress of using sericultural by-products in cancer therapy is discussed by highlighting their notable impact in developing novel effective drug strategies.
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Parekh N, C K B, Kane K, Panicker A, Nisal A, Wangikar P, Agawane S. Superior processability of Antheraea mylitta silk with cryo-milling: Performance in bone tissue regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 213:155-165. [PMID: 35609838 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.122] [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: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Non-mulberry silk polymers have a promising future in biomedical applications. However, the dissolution of non-mulberry silk fiber is a still challenge and this poor processability has limited the use of this material. Here, we report a unique protocol to process the Antheraea mylitta (AM) silk fiber. We have shown that the cryo-milling of silk fiber reduces the beta sheet content by more than 10% and results in an SF powder that completely dissolves in routine solvents like trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) within few hours to form highly concentrated solutions (~20 wt%). Further, these solutions can be processed using conventional processing techniques such as electrospinning to form 3D scaffolds. Bombyx mori (BM) silk was used as a control sample in the study. In-vitro studies were also performed to monitor cell adhesion and proliferation and hMSCs differentiation into osteogenic lineage. Finally, the osteogenic potential of the scaffolds was also evaluated by a 4-week implantation study in rat calvarial model. The in-vitro and in-vivo results show that the processing techniques do not affect the biocompatibility of the material and the AM scaffolds support bone regeneration. Our results, thus, show that cryo-milling facilitates enhanced processability of non-mulberry silk and therefore expands its potential in biomedical applications.
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- Nimisha Parekh
- Polymer Science and Engineering Division, CSIR-NCL, Pune 411008, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India.
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- Polymer Science and Engineering Division, CSIR-NCL, Pune 411008, India
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- Polymer Science and Engineering Division, CSIR-NCL, Pune 411008, India
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- Polymer Science and Engineering Division, CSIR-NCL, Pune 411008, India
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- Polymer Science and Engineering Division, CSIR-NCL, Pune 411008, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India.
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- PRADO, Preclinical Research and Development Organization Pvt. Ltd., Pune 410506, India
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- Biochemical Science Division, CSIR-NCL, Pune 411008, India
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Deshpande R, Shukla S, Kale A, Deshmukh N, Nisal A, Venugopalan P. Silk Fibroin Microparticle Scaffold for Use in Bone Void Filling: Safety and Efficacy Studies. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:1226-1238. [PMID: 35166518 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Silk fibroin (SF) is a natural biocompatible protein polymer extracted from cocoons of silkworm Bombyx mori. SF can be processed into a variety of different forms and shapes that can be used as scaffolds to support bone regeneration. Three-dimensional (3D) SF scaffolds have shown promise in bone-void-filling applications. In in vitro studies, it has been demonstrated that a microparticle-based SF (M-RSF) scaffold promotes the differentiation of stem cells into an osteoblastic lineage. The expression of differentiation markers was also significantly higher for M-RSF scaffolds as compared to other SF scaffolds and commercial ceramic scaffolds. In this work, we have evaluated the in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility of M-RSF scaffolds as per the ISO 10993 guidelines in a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)-certified facility. The cytotoxicity, immunogenicity, genotoxicity, systemic toxicity, and implantation studies confirmed that the M-RSF scaffold is biocompatible. Further, the performance of the M-RSF scaffold to support bone formation was evaluated in in vivo bone implantation studies in a rabbit model. Calcium sulfate (CaSO4) scaffolds were chosen as reference material for this study as they are one of the preferred materials for bone-void-filling applications. M-RSF scaffold implantation sites showed a higher number of osteoblast and osteoclast cells as compared to CaSO4 implantation sites indicating active bone remodeling. The number density of osteocytes was double for M-RSF scaffold implantation sites, and these M-RSF scaffold implantation sites were characterized by enhanced collagen deposition, pointing toward a finer quality of the new bone formed. Moreover, the M-RSF scaffold implantation sites had a negligible incidence of secondary fractures as compared to the CaSO4 implantation sites (∼50% sites with secondary fracture), implying a reduction in postsurgical complications. Thus, the study demonstrates that the M-RSF scaffold is nontoxic for bone-void-filling applications and facilitates superior healing of fracture defects as compared to commercial calcium-based bone void fillers.
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- Rucha Deshpande
- Serigen Mediproducts Pvt Ltd., Plot no. 9, Electronic Co-op Estate, Satara Road, Parvati Paytha, Pune 411009, India
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- Serigen Mediproducts Pvt Ltd., Plot no. 9, Electronic Co-op Estate, Satara Road, Parvati Paytha, Pune 411009, India
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- Intox Private Limited, Pune, 375, Urawade, Tal. Mulshi, Pune 412115, India
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- Intox Private Limited, Pune, 375, Urawade, Tal. Mulshi, Pune 412115, India
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- Polymer Science and Engineering Dept., CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune 411008, India
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- Polymer Science and Engineering Dept., CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune 411008, India
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Deshpande R, Shukla S, Sayyad R, Salunke S, Nisal A, Venugopalan P. Silk fibroin and ceramic scaffolds: Comparative in vitro studies for bone regeneration. Bioeng Transl Med 2021; 6:e10221. [PMID: 34589598 PMCID: PMC8459602 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Synthetic bone void fillers based on calcium ceramics are used to fill cavities in the bone and promote bone regeneration. More recently, silk fibroin (SF), a protein polymer obtained from Bombyx mori silkworm, has emerged as a promising material in bone void filling. In this work, we have compared the safety and efficacy of two types of silk fibroin-based bone void fillers with currently used and commercially available ceramic bone void fillers (based on calcium sulphate, beta tricalcium phosphate, and beta tricalcium phosphate with hydroxyapatite). Further, we have also evaluated these two types of SF scaffolds, which have strikingly different structural attributes. The biocompatibility of these scaffolds was comparable as assessed by cytotoxicity assay, cellular adhesion assay, and immunogenic assay. Ability of the scaffolds to support differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) into an osteoblastic lineage was also evaluated in an in vitro differentiation experiment using reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction analysis. These results revealed that cells cultured on SF scaffolds exhibit higher expression of early to late markers such as Runx2, BMPs, collagen, osterix, osteopontin, and osteocalcin as compared with ceramic-based scaffolds. This observation was further validated by studying the expression of alkaline phosphatase and calcium deposition. We also show that scaffolds made from same material of SF, but characterized by very different pore architectures, have diverse outcome in stem cell differentiation.
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- Rucha Deshpande
- Research and DevelopmentSerigen Mediproducts Pvt. Ltd.Satara RoadPuneMaharashtraIndia
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- Research and DevelopmentSerigen Mediproducts Pvt. Ltd.Satara RoadPuneMaharashtraIndia
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- Research and DevelopmentSerigen Mediproducts Pvt. Ltd.Satara RoadPuneMaharashtraIndia
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- Research and DevelopmentSerigen Mediproducts Pvt. Ltd.Satara RoadPuneMaharashtraIndia
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, CSIR‐National Chemical LaboratoryPuneIndia
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, CSIR‐National Chemical LaboratoryPuneIndia
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Grabska-Zielińska S, Sionkowska A, Olewnik-Kruszkowska E, Reczyńska K, Pamuła E. Is Dialdehyde Chitosan a Good Substance to Modify Physicochemical Properties of Biopolymeric Materials? Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3391. [PMID: 33806219 PMCID: PMC8037002 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The aim of this work was to compare physicochemical properties of three dimensional scaffolds based on silk fibroin, collagen and chitosan blends, cross-linked with dialdehyde starch (DAS) and dialdehyde chitosan (DAC). DAS was commercially available, while DAC was obtained by one-step synthesis. Structure and physicochemical properties of the materials were characterized using Fourier transfer infrared spectroscopy with attenuated total reflectance device (FTIR-ATR), swelling behavior and water content measurements, porosity and density observations, scanning electron microscopy imaging (SEM), mechanical properties evaluation and thermogravimetric analysis. Metabolic activity with AlamarBlue assay and live/dead fluorescence staining were performed to evaluate the cytocompatibility of the obtained materials with MG-63 osteoblast-like cells. The results showed that the properties of the scaffolds based on silk fibroin, collagen and chitosan can be modified by chemical cross-linking with DAS and DAC. It was found that DAS and DAC have different influence on the properties of biopolymeric scaffolds. Materials cross-linked with DAS were characterized by higher swelling ability (~4000% for DAS cross-linked materials; ~2500% for DAC cross-linked materials), they had lower density (Coll/CTS/30SF scaffold cross-linked with DAS: 21.8 ± 2.4 g/cm3; cross-linked with DAC: 14.6 ± 0.7 g/cm3) and lower mechanical properties (maximum deformation for DAC cross-linked scaffolds was about 69%; for DAS cross-linked scaffolds it was in the range of 12.67 ± 1.51% and 19.83 ± 1.30%) in comparison to materials cross-linked with DAC. Additionally, scaffolds cross-linked with DAS exhibited higher biocompatibility than those cross-linked with DAC. However, the obtained results showed that both types of scaffolds can provide the support required in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. The scaffolds presented in the present work can be potentially used in bone tissue engineering to facilitate healing of small bone defects.
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- Sylwia Grabska-Zielińska
- Department of Physical Chemistry and Physicochemistry of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 87-100 Toruń, Poland;
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- Department of Chemistry of Biomaterials and Cosmetics, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 87-100 Toruń, Poland;
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Physicochemistry of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 87-100 Toruń, Poland;
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- Department of Biomaterials and Composites, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH University of Science and Technology, 30-059 Kraków, Poland; (K.R.); (E.P.)
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- Department of Biomaterials and Composites, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH University of Science and Technology, 30-059 Kraków, Poland; (K.R.); (E.P.)
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Grabska-Zielińska S, Sionkowska A, Carvalho Â, Monteiro FJ. Biomaterials with Potential Use in Bone Tissue Regeneration-Collagen/Chitosan/Silk Fibroin Scaffolds Cross-Linked by EDC/NHS. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14051105. [PMID: 33652959 PMCID: PMC7956200 DOI: 10.3390/ma14051105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Blending of different biopolymers, e.g., collagen, chitosan, silk fibroin and cross-linking modifications of these mixtures can lead to new materials with improved physico-chemical properties, compared to single-component scaffolds. Three-dimensional scaffolds based on three-component mixtures of silk fibroin, collagen and chitosan, chemically cross-linked, were prepared and their physico-chemical and biological properties were evaluated. A mixture of EDC (N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N’-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride) and NHS (N-hydroxysuccinimide) was used as a cross-linking agent. FTIR was used to observe the position of the peaks characteristic for collagen, chitosan and silk fibroin. The following properties depending on the scaffold structure were studied: swelling behavior, liquid uptake, moisture content, porosity, density, and mechanical parameters. Scanning Electron Microscopy imaging was performed. Additionally, the biological properties of these materials were assessed, by metabolic activity assay. The results showed that the three-component mixtures, cross-linked by EDC/NHS and prepared by lyophilization method, presented porous structures. They were characterized by a high swelling degree. The composition of scaffolds has an influence on mechanical properties. All of the studied materials were cytocompatible with MG-63 osteoblast-like cells.
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- Sylwia Grabska-Zielińska
- Department of Physical Chemistry and Physicochemistry of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry of Biomaterials and Cosmetics, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 87-100 Toruń, Poland;
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- i3S—Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal; (Â.C.); (F.J.M.)
- INEB—Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
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- i3S—Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal; (Â.C.); (F.J.M.)
- INEB—Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- FEUP—Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Veiga A, Castro F, Rocha F, Oliveira A. Silk-based microcarriers: current developments and future perspectives. IET Nanobiotechnol 2020; 14:645-653. [PMID: 33108319 PMCID: PMC8676661 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2020.0058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Cell-seeded microcarriers (MCs) are currently one of the most promising topics in biotechnology. These systems are supportive structures for cell growth and expansion that allow efficient nutrient and gas transfer between the media and the attached cells. Silk proteins have been increasingly used for this purpose in the past few years due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability and non-toxicity. To date, several silk fibroin spherical MCs in combination with alginate, gelatin and calcium phosphates have been reported with very interesting outcomes. In addition, other silk-based three-dimensional structures such as microparticles with chitosan and collagen, as well as organoids, have been increasingly studied. In this study, the physicochemical and biological properties of these biomaterials, as well as the recent methodologies for their processing and for cell culture, are discussed. The potential biomedical applications are also addressed. In addition, an analysis of the future perspectives is presented, where the potential of innovative silk-based MCs processing technologies is highlighted.
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- Anabela Veiga
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology & Energy, Faculty of Engineering of Porto, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology & Energy, Faculty of Engineering of Porto, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology & Energy, Faculty of Engineering of Porto, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
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Generation of 3D Microparticles in Microchannels with Non-rectangular Cross Sections. BIOCHIP JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s13206-019-3308-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Ribeiro VP, Pina S, Costa JB, Cengiz IF, García-Fernández L, Fernández-Gutiérrez MDM, Paiva OC, Oliveira AL, San-Román J, Oliveira JM, Reis RL. Enzymatically Cross-Linked Silk Fibroin-Based Hierarchical Scaffolds for Osteochondral Regeneration. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:3781-3799. [PMID: 30609898 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b21259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Osteochondral (OC) regeneration faces several limitations in orthopedic surgery, owing to the complexity of the OC tissue that simultaneously entails the restoration of articular cartilage and subchondral bone diseases. In this study, novel biofunctional hierarchical scaffolds composed of a horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-cross-linked silk fibroin (SF) cartilage-like layer (HRP-SF layer) fully integrated into a HRP-SF/ZnSr-doped β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) subchondral bone-like layer (HRP-SF/dTCP layer) were proposed as a promising strategy for OC tissue regeneration. For comparative purposes, a similar bilayered structure produced with no ion incorporation (HRP-SF/TCP layer) was used. A homogeneous porosity distribution was achieved throughout the scaffolds, as shown by micro-computed tomography analysis. The ion-doped bilayered scaffolds presented a wet compressive modulus (226.56 ± 60.34 kPa) and dynamic mechanical properties (ranging from 403.56 ± 111.62 to 593.56 ± 206.90 kPa) superior to that of the control bilayered scaffolds (189.18 ± 90.80 kPa and ranging from 262.72 ± 59.92 to 347.68 ± 93.37 kPa, respectively). Apatite crystal formation, after immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF), was observed in the subchondral bone-like layers for the scaffolds incorporating TCP powders. Human osteoblasts (hOBs) and human articular chondrocytes (hACs) were co-cultured onto the bilayered structures and monocultured in the respective cartilage and subchondral bone half of the partitioned scaffolds. Both cell types showed good adhesion and proliferation in the scaffold compartments, as well as adequate integration of the interface regions. Osteoblasts produced a mineralized extracellular matrix (ECM) in the subchondral bone-like layers, and chondrocytes showed GAG deposition. The gene expression profile was different in the distinct zones of the bilayered constructs, and the intermediate regions showed pre-hypertrophic chondrocyte gene expression, especially on the BdTCP constructs. Immunofluorescence analysis supported these observations. This study showed that the proposed bilayered scaffolds allowed a specific stimulation of the chondrogenic and osteogenic cells in the co-culture system together with the formation of an osteochondral-like tissue interface. Hence, the structural adaptability, suitable mechanical properties, and biological performance of the hierarchical scaffolds make these constructs a desired strategy for OC defect regeneration.
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- Viviana P Ribeiro
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , Avepark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , Avepark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , Avepark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , Avepark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Polymeric Nanomaterials and Biomaterials Department , Spanish Council for Scientific Research (ICTP-CSIC) , 28006 Madrid , Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red. Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN) , 28029 Madrid , Spain
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Polymeric Nanomaterials and Biomaterials Department , Spanish Council for Scientific Research (ICTP-CSIC) , 28006 Madrid , Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red. Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN) , 28029 Madrid , Spain
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- ISEP-School of Engineering , Polytechnic Institute of Porto , 4200-072 Porto , Portugal
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- CBQF-Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia , Universidade Católica Portuguesa , 4200-072 Porto , Portugal
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Polymeric Nanomaterials and Biomaterials Department , Spanish Council for Scientific Research (ICTP-CSIC) , 28006 Madrid , Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red. Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN) , 28029 Madrid , Spain
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , Avepark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães , Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , Avepark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães , Portugal
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Pandey B, Chatterjee S, Parekh N, Yadav P, Nisal A, Sen Gupta S. Silk-Mesoporous Silica-Based Hybrid Macroporous Scaffolds using Ice-Templating Method: Mechanical, Release, and Biological Studies. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2018; 1:2082-2093. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.8b00553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Bhawana Pandey
- Polymer Science and Engineering Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411008, Maharashtra, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), New Delhi 110025, India
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- Polymer Science and Engineering Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411008, Maharashtra, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), New Delhi 110025, India
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- Polymer Science and Engineering Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411008, Maharashtra, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), New Delhi 110025, India
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- Polymer Science and Engineering Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411008, Maharashtra, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), New Delhi 110025, India
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- Polymer Science and Engineering Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411008, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohanpur, Kolkata, India
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Deshpande R, Kanitkar M, Kadam S, Dixit K, Chhabra H, Bellare J, Datar S, Kale VP. Matrix-entrapped cellular secretome rescues diabetes-induced EPC dysfunction and accelerates wound healing in diabetic mice. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0202510. [PMID: 30153276 PMCID: PMC6112628 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0202510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Cellular secretory products have infinite potential, which is only recently explored for research and therapeutic applications. The present study elaborated on the formation of a unique matrix-entrapped cellular secretome (MCS), a hydrogel-like secretome produced by bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells when cultured on a three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber matrix under specific conditions. These culture conditions support the growth of a mixed population predominantly comprising of endothelial precursor cells (EPCs), along with mesenchymal stromal cells and pericytes. Interestingly, such secretome is not formed in a pure culture of EPCs on the similarly formulated matrix, suggesting that a heterotypic cell-cell interaction is essential for the formation of MCS. In addition, the specific composition of the matrix was found to be a critical necessity for the formation of MCS. Furthermore, the application of the MCS as a substrate promotes the growth of EPCs in culture. It also rescues the diabetes-induced EPC dysfunction as assessed based on the parameters, such as viability, proliferation, colony formation, cellular adhesion, chemotactic migration, and tubule formation. MCS augments the levels of eNOS-specific mRNA (Nos3) and also promotes the restoration of the SDF1/CXCR4 axis in diabetic EPCs. Notably, a topical application of MCS on diabetic wounds leads to an accelerated wound closure. Thus, the current data showed that MCS forms an excellent cell-free biomaterial in the treatment of diabetic wounds and non-healing ulcers.
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- Rucha Deshpande
- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, University of Pune Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, University of Pune Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, University of Pune Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, University of Pune Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra India
- Department of Zoology, S.P.College, Pune, Maharashtra India
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, University of Pune Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Silk fibroin micro-particle scaffolds with superior compression modulus and slow bioresorption for effective bone regeneration. Sci Rep 2018; 8:7235. [PMID: 29740071 PMCID: PMC5940924 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-25643-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Silk fibroin (SF), a natural polymer produced by Bombyx mori silkworms, has been extensively explored to prepare porous scaffolds for tissue engineering applications. Here, we demonstrate, a scaffold made of SF, which exhibits compression modulus comparable to natural cancellous bone while retaining the appropriate porosities and interconnected pore architecture. The scaffolds also exhibit high resistance to in-vitro proteolytic degradation due to the dominant beta sheet conformation of the SF protein. Additionally, the scaffolds are prepared using a simple method of microparticle aggregation. We also demonstrate, for the first time, a method to prepare SF micro-particles using a Hexafluoroisopropanol-Methanol solvent-coagulant combination. SF microparticles obtained using this method are monodisperse, spherical, non-porous and extremely crystalline. These micro-particles have been further aggregated together to form a 3D scaffold. The aggregation is achieved by random packing of these microparticles and fusing them together using a dilute SF solution. Preliminary in-vitro cell culture and in-vivo implantation studies demonstrate that the scaffolds are biocompatible and they exhibit the appropriate early markers, making them promising candidates for bone regeneration.
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