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Yoshikawa O, Basoli V, Boschetto F, Rondinella A, Lanzutti A, Zhu W, Greco E, Thieringer FM, Xu H, Marin E. Simple Electrospinning Method for Biocompatible Polycaprolactone β-Carotene Scaffolds: Advantages and Limitations. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1371. [PMID: 38794563 PMCID: PMC11125378 DOI: 10.3390/polym16101371] [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: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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In this study, electrospun scaffolds were fabricated using polycaprolactone (PCL) loaded with varying concentrations of β-carotene (1.2%, 2.4%, and 3.6%) via the electrospinning technique. The electrospinning process involved the melting of PCL in acetic acid, followed by the incorporation of β-carotene powder under constant stirring. Raman spectroscopy revealed a homogeneous distribution of β-carotene within the PCL matrix. However, the β-carotene appeared in particulate form, rather than being dissolved and blended with the PCL matrix, a result also confirmed by thermogravimetric analysis. Additionally, X-ray diffraction analysis indicated a decrease in crystallinity with increasing β-carotene concentration. Mechanical testing of the scaffolds demonstrated an increase in ultimate strain, accompanied by a reduction in ultimate stress, indicating a potential plasticizing effect. Moreover, antimicrobial assays revealed a marginal antibacterial effect against Escherichia coli for scaffolds with higher β-carotene concentrations. Conversely, preliminary biological assessment using KUSA-A1 mesenchymal cells indicated enhanced cellular proliferation in response to the scaffolds, suggesting the potential biocompatibility and cell-stimulating properties of β-carotene-loaded PCL scaffolds. Overall, this study provides insights into the fabrication and characterization of electrospun PCL scaffolds containing β-carotene, laying the groundwork for further exploration in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.
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- Orion Yoshikawa
- Ceramic Physics Laboratory, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Sakyo-ku, Matsugasaki, Kyoto 606-8585, Japan; (O.Y.); (W.Z.)
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- Medical Additive Manufacturing Research Group (Swiss MAM), Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Hegenheimermattweg 167C, 4123 Allschwil, Switzerland; (V.B.); (F.M.T.)
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- Center for Excellence in Hip, Scottish Rite for Children, Dallas, TX 75219, USA;
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Polytechnic Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy; (A.R.); (A.L.)
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- Polytechnic Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy; (A.R.); (A.L.)
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- Ceramic Physics Laboratory, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Sakyo-ku, Matsugasaki, Kyoto 606-8585, Japan; (O.Y.); (W.Z.)
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, 34127 Trieste, Italy;
- National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), Trieste Research Unity, Via G. Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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- Medical Additive Manufacturing Research Group (Swiss MAM), Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Hegenheimermattweg 167C, 4123 Allschwil, Switzerland; (V.B.); (F.M.T.)
- Clinic of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Biobased Materials Science, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Sakyo-ku, Matsugasaki, Kyoto 606-8585, Japan;
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- Polytechnic Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy; (A.R.); (A.L.)
- Biomaterials Engineering Laboratory, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Sakyo-ku, Matsugasaki, Kyoto 606-8585, Japan
- Biomedical Research Center, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Sakyo-ku, Matsugasaki, Kyoto 606-8585, Japan
- Materials Innovation Laboratory, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Sakyo-ku, Matsugasaki, Kyoto 606-8585, Japan
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Arbab Solimani S, Irani S, Mohamadali M, Bakhshi H. Carboxymethyl Chitosan-Functionalized Polyaniline/Polyacrylonitrile Nano-Fibers for Neural Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023; 195:7638-7651. [PMID: 37071298 PMCID: PMC10754755 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04526-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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Electroconductive scaffolds based on polyaniline (PANi)/polyacrylonitrile (PAN) were fabricated and surface-functionalized by carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) as efficient scaffolds for nerve tissue regeneration. The results of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and water contact angle measurement approved the successful fabrication of CMC-functionalized PANi/PAN-based scaffolds. Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hADMSCs) were cultured on the scaffolds for 10 d in the presence or absence of β-carotene (βC, 20 µM) as a natural neural differentiation agent. The MTT and SEM results confirmed the attachment and proliferation of hADMSCs on the scaffolds. The expression of MAP2 at the mRNA and protein levels showed the synergic neurogenic induction effect of CMC-functionalization and βC for hADMSCs on the scaffolds. The CMC-functionalized nanofibrous PANi/PAN-based scaffolds are potential candidates for nerve tissue engineering.
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- Sahar Arbab Solimani
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science and Bioprocesses, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, Geiselbergstraße 68, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany.
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Gupta A, Mehta SK, Kumar A, Singh S. Advent of phytobiologics and nano-interventions for bone remodeling: a comprehensive review. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2023; 43:142-169. [PMID: 34957903 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2021.2010031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Bone metabolism constitutes the intricate processes of matrix deposition, mineralization, and resorption. Any imbalance in these processes leads to traumatic bone injuries and serious disease conditions. Therefore, bone remodeling plays a crucial role during the regeneration process maintaining the balance between osteoblastogenesis and osteoclastogenesis. Currently, numerous phytobiologics are emerging as the new therapeutics for the treatment of bone-related complications overcoming the synthetic drug-based side effects. They can either target osteoblasts, osteoclasts, or both through different mechanistic pathways for maintaining the bone remodeling process. Although phytobiologics have been widely used since tradition for the treatment of bone fractures recently, the research is accentuated toward the development of osteogenic phytobioactives, constituent-based drug designing models, and efficacious delivery of the phytobioactives. To achieve this, different plant extracts and successful isolation of their phytoconstituents are critical for osteogenic research. Hence, this review emphasizes the phytobioactives based research specifically enlisting the plants and their constituents used so far as bone therapeutics, their respective isolation procedures, and nanotechnological interventions in bone research. Also, the review enlists the vast array of folklore plants and the newly emerging nano-delivery systems in treating bone injuries as the future scope of research in the phytomedicinal orthopedic applications.
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- Archita Gupta
- Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India
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- Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India
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- Department of Biological Science and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India.,Centre for Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India.,The Mehta Family Centre for Engineering in Medicine, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India.,Centre for Nanosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India
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- Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India
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Gao SS, Zhao Y. The effects of β-carotene on osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Osteoporos Int 2022; 34:627-639. [PMID: 36380163 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-022-06593-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim is to evaluate the effect of β-carotene for osteoporosis and provide quantitative evidence. METHOD PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched for eligible studies. Fifteen studies were included. Random-effect model was applied to pool the odds ratio (OR). The risk of osteoporosis and fracture were compared between low β-carotene intake group and high β-carotene intake group. RESULT The intake of β-carotene was unassociated with the overall risk of osteoporosis [OR = 0.733, 95% Cl (0.528, 1.018), p = 0.064]. Subgroup analysis showed that the intake of β-carotene was negatively associated with the risk of osteoporosis in both male subgroup [OR = 0.7, 95% Cl (0.549, 0.893), I2 = 40.40%, p = 0.004] and female subgroup [OR = 0.684, 95% Cl (0.487, 0.960), I2 = 86.40%, p = 0.028]. There was also a negative association between β-carotene intake and osteoporosis in Asia subgroup [OR = 0.512, 95% Cl (0.403, 0.650), I2 = 0.00%, p = 0], whereas no association was observed in Western subgroup [OR = 1.107, 95% Cl (0.908, 1.350), I2 = 2.30%, p = 0.314]. In addition, random-effect model was adopted to pool the standard mean difference (SMD), and the results showed that β-carotene intake was positively associated with overall bone mineral density (BMD) [SMD = - 0.213, 95% Cl (- 0.391, - 0.034), I2 = 87.30%, p = 0.019]. Subgroup analysis showed that β-carotene intake was positively associated with BMD in Asian participants [SMD = - 0.394, 95% Cl (- 0.461, - 0.328), I2 = 0, p = 0], while unassociated in Western participants [SMD = - 0.047, 95% Cl (- 0.314, 0.219), I2 = 78.9%, p = 0.727]. CONCLUSION β-carotene may improve BMD and reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fracture. However, these effects could vary by gender and race and need to be further validated by longitudinal studies.
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- Sa Sa Gao
- Shi's Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shi's Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
- Science and Technology Department, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China.
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Martins BV, Dias MF, Ribeiro RADO, Leite MLDAES, Hebling J, Costa CADS. Innovative strategy for in-office tooth bleaching using violet LED and biopolymers as H 2O 2 catalysts. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2022; 38:102886. [PMID: 35523400 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.102886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the influence of coating the enamel with a nanofiber scaffold (NS) and a polymeric catalyst primer (PCP) on the esthetic efficacy, degradation kinetics of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and trans-amelodentinal cytotoxicity of bleaching gels subjected or not to violet-LED irradiation. METHODOLOGY The following groups were established (n=8): G1- No treatment (negative control); G2- NS+PCP; G3- LED; G4- NS+PCP+LED; G5- 35% H2O2 (positive control); G6- NS+PCP+35% H2O2+LED; G7- 20% H2O2; G8- NS+PCP+20% H2O2+LED; G9- 10% H2O2; G10- NS+PCP+10% H2O2+LED. For esthetic efficacy analysis, enamel/dentin discs were stained and exposed for 45 minutes to the bleaching protocols. To assess the cytotoxicity, the stained enamel/dentin discs were adapted to artificial pulp chambers, and the extracts (culture medium + components diffused through the discs) were collected and applied to MDPC-23 cells, which had their viability, oxidative stress, and morphology (SEM) evaluated. The amount of H2O2 diffused and hydroxyl radical (OH•) production were also determined (two-way ANOVA/Tukey/paired Student t-test; p<0.05). RESULTS G6 had the highest esthetic efficacy compared to the other groups (p<0.05). Besides the esthetic efficacy similar to conventional in-office bleaching (G5; p>0.05), G10 also showed the lowest toxic effect and oxidative stress to MDPC-23 cells compared to all bleached groups (p<0.05). CONCLUSION Coating the enamel with a nanofiber scaffold and a polymeric catalyst primer, followed by the application of 10%, 20%, or 35% H2O2 bleaching gels irradiated with a violet LED, stimulates H2O2 degradation, increasing esthetic efficacy and reducing the trans-amelodentinal toxicity of the treatment.
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- Beatriz Voss Martins
- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Genetics, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pathology, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araraquara, Brazil.
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Kabirkoohian A, Bakhshi H, Irani S, Sharifi F. Chemical Immobilization of Carboxymethyl Chitosan on Polycaprolactone Nanofibers as Osteochondral Scaffolds. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2022; 195:3888-3899. [PMID: 35488953 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-03916-6] [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] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) as a bio-based osteochondral inductive material was chemically immobilized on the surface of polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibers to fabricate scaffolds for osteochondral tissue engineering applications. The chemical immobilization process included the aminolysis of ester bonds and bonding of the primary amines with glutaraldehyde as a coupling agent. The SEM and FTIR results confirmed the successfulness of the CMC immobilization. The fabricated scaffolds presented cell viabilities of > 82% and supported the attachment and proliferation of the human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBM-MSCs). The CMC-immobilized scaffolds concentration dependently induced the diverse osteochondral differentiation pathways for the hBM-MSCs without using any external differential agents. According to the Alcian Blue and Alizarin Red staining and immunocytochemistry results, scaffolds with a higher content of CMC presented more chondro-inductivity and less osteoinductivity. Thus, the CMC-immobilized scaffolds can be employed as great potential candidates for osteochondral tissue engineering applications.
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- Anita Kabirkoohian
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science and Bioprocesses, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, Geiselbergstraße 68, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany.
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Hard Tissue Engineering Research Center, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Institute, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Laponite/amoxicillin-functionalized PLA nanofibrous as osteoinductive and antibacterial scaffolds. Sci Rep 2022; 12:6583. [PMID: 35449188 PMCID: PMC9023499 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10595-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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In this study, Amoxicillin (AMX) was loaded on laponite (LAP) nanoplates and then immobilized on the surface of electrospun polylactic acid (PLA) nanofibers to fabricate scaffolds with osteoinductive and antibacterial activities. The highest loading efficiency (49%) was obtained when the concentrations of AMX and LAP were 3 mg/mL and 1 mg/mL, respectively. FTIR and XRD spectroscopies and zeta potentiometry confirmed the successful encapsulating of AMX within LAP nanoplates. The immobilization of AMX-loaded LAPs on the surface of PLA nanofibers was verified by SEM and FTIR spectroscopy. In vitro release study showed a two-phase AMX release profile for the scaffolds; an initial burst release within the first 48 h and a later sustained release up to 21 days. In vitro antibacterial tests against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli presented the ability of scaffolds to inhibit the growth of both bacteria. The biocompatibility assays revealed the attachment and viability of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) cultured on the surface of scaffolds (p ≤ 0.05). The increased ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE (ALP) activity (p ≤ 0.001), calcium deposition, and expression of ALP and OSTEONECTIN genes indicated the osteoinductivity of functionalized scaffolds for hBMSCs. These LAP/AMX-functionalized scaffolds might be desirable candida for the treatment of bone defects.
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Asghari N, Irani S, Pezeshki-Moddaress M, Zandi M, Mohamadali M. Neuronal differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells by polyvinyl alcohol/Gelatin/crocin and beta-carotene. Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:2999-3006. [PMID: 35025028 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07123-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nerve tissues are important in coordinating the motions and movements of the body. Nerve tissue repair and regeneration is a slow process that might take a long time and cost a lot of money. As a result, tissue engineering was employed to treat nerve tissue lesions. The aim of this study was to investigate the proliferation of C6 cells and human mesenchymal stem cells derived bone marrow (hBMMSCs) differentiate into neuronal-like cells on the polyvinyl alcohol/gelatin/crocin (PVA/Gel/Cro) nanofiber scaffolds in vitro. METHODS PVA/Gel scaffolds containing crocin in three concentrations (1%, 3%, and 5%) were prepared by the electrospinning method. The human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) differentiation on the PVA/Gel/Cro 5% that induced by beta-carotene (βC), was analyzed during 10 days. Morphology of differentiated cells on the scaffolds was taken by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The expression of the neural cell markers was studied by quantitative reverse transcription- polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and immunocytochemistry (ICC). RESULTS MTT results of C6 cells culture on the scaffolds showed that proliferation and metabolic activity on PVA/Gel scaffold containing crocin 5% (PVA/Gel/Cro 5%) are significantly more than the other concentrations (P = 0.01). MSC differentiation to nerve-like cells was approved by MAP-2 expression at the mRNA level and NESTIN and MAP-2 at the protein level. CONCLUSIONS These results suggested that PVA/Gel/Cro 5% and βC could lead to hBMSCs differentiation to neural cells.
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- Niloofar Asghari
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Biomaterials, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Synergistic effect of cell and molecule: imprinted substrates for bone tissue engineering. Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:4595-4605. [DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07306-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ortecho-Zuta U, de Oliveira Duque CC, de Oliveira Ribeiro RA, Leite ML, Soares DG, Hebling J, Briso ALF, de Souza Costa CA. Polymeric biomaterials maintained the esthetic efficacy and reduced the cytotoxicity of in-office dental bleaching. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2021; 33:1139-1149. [PMID: 34251089 DOI: 10.1111/jerd.12805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Evaluate the kinetics of hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ) degradation, esthetic efficacy and cytotoxicity of a bleaching gel with 35%H2 O2 applied on enamel previously covered or not with polymeric nanofibrillar scaffold (SNan), polymeric primer catalyst (PPol), and both. Standardized enamel/dentin discs (n = 128) obtained from bovine teeth were adapted to pulp chambers. After covering enamel with the polymeric products, the bleaching gel was applied for 45 min, establishing the following groups: G1: no treatment (negative control); G2: 35%H2 O2 (positive control); G3: SNan; G4: PPol; G5: SNan + PPol; G6: SNan + 35%H2 O2 ; G7: PPol + 35%H2 O2 ; G8: SNan + PPol + 35%H2 O2 . The kinetics of H2 O2 degradation (n = 8), bleaching efficacy (ΔE/ΔWI; n = 8), trans-amelodentinal cytotoxicity (n = 8), and cell morphology (n = 4) were assessed (ANOVA/Tukey test; p < 0.05). Greater H2 O2 degradation occurred in G7 and G8. Bleaching efficacy (ΔE) was higher in G6, G7, and G8 in comparison with G2 (p < 0.05). However, no difference was observed for ΔWI (p > 0.05). G8 presented the lower level of trans-amelodentinal diffusion of H2 O2 , oxidative stress, and toxicity to the MDPC-23 cells (p < 0.05). Polymeric biomaterials increased the kinetics of H2 O2 decomposition, as well as maintained the esthetic efficacy and minimized the cytotoxicity caused by a bleaching gel with 35%H2 O2 . CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Application of a bleaching gel with 35%H2 O2 on enamel previously covered by polymeric biomaterials maintains the esthetic efficacy and reduces the cytotoxicity caused by a single session of in-office dental bleaching.
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- Uxua Ortecho-Zuta
- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, São Paulo University (USP), Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, Brazil
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Dadashkhan S, Irani S, Bonakdar S, Ghalandari B.
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- Sadaf Dadashkhan
- Department of Biology Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Biology Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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- National Cell Bank Department Pasteur Institute of Iran Tehran Iran
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- Department of Biology Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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Arab‐Ahmadi S, Irani S, Bakhshi H, Atyabi F, Ghalandari B. Immobilization of cobalt‐loaded laponite/carboxymethyl chitosan on polycaprolactone nanofiber for improving osteogenesis and angiogenesis activities. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Samira Arab‐Ahmadi
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Functional Polymer Systems Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP Potsdam Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
- Nanotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Applied Biophotonics Research Center, Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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Capuana E, Lopresti F, Carfì Pavia F, Brucato V, La Carrubba V. Solution-Based Processing for Scaffold Fabrication in Tissue Engineering Applications: A Brief Review. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2041. [PMID: 34206515 PMCID: PMC8271609 DOI: 10.3390/polym13132041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The fabrication of 3D scaffolds is under wide investigation in tissue engineering (TE) because of its incessant development of new advanced technologies and the improvement of traditional processes. Currently, scientific and clinical research focuses on scaffold characterization to restore the function of missing or damaged tissues. A key for suitable scaffold production is the guarantee of an interconnected porous structure that allows the cells to grow as in native tissue. The fabrication techniques should meet the appropriate requirements, including feasible reproducibility and time- and cost-effective assets. This is necessary for easy processability, which is associated with the large range of biomaterials supporting the use of fabrication technologies. This paper presents a review of scaffold fabrication methods starting from polymer solutions that provide highly porous structures under controlled process parameters. In this review, general information of solution-based technologies, including freeze-drying, thermally or diffusion induced phase separation (TIPS or DIPS), and electrospinning, are presented, along with an overview of their technological strategies and applications. Furthermore, the differences in the fabricated constructs in terms of pore size and distribution, porosity, morphology, and mechanical and biological properties, are clarified and critically reviewed. Then, the combination of these techniques for obtaining scaffolds is described, offering the advantages of mimicking the unique architecture of tissues and organs that are intrinsically difficult to design.
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- Elisa Capuana
- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, RU INSTM, Viale delle Scienze, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (E.C.); (F.L.); (F.C.P.); (V.B.)
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, RU INSTM, Viale delle Scienze, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (E.C.); (F.L.); (F.C.P.); (V.B.)
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, RU INSTM, Viale delle Scienze, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (E.C.); (F.L.); (F.C.P.); (V.B.)
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, RU INSTM, Viale delle Scienze, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (E.C.); (F.L.); (F.C.P.); (V.B.)
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, RU INSTM, Viale delle Scienze, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (E.C.); (F.L.); (F.C.P.); (V.B.)
- ATeN Center, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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Orafa Z, Irani S, Zamanian A, Bakhshi H, Nikukar H, Ghalandari B. Coating of Laponite on PLA Nanofibrous for Bone Tissue Engineering Application. Macromol Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13233-021-9028-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Shapourzadeh A, Atyabi SM, Irani S, Bakhshi H. Enhanced Adipose Mesenchymal Stem Cells Proliferation by Carboxymethyl-Chitosan Functionalized Polycaprolactone Nanofiber. IRANIAN BIOMEDICAL JOURNAL 2020; 24:236-42. [PMID: 32306721 PMCID: PMC7275816 DOI: 10.29252/ibj.24.4.236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 08/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Background Through combining two synthetic and natural polymers, scaffolds can be developed for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine purposes. Methods In this work, carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC; 20%) was grafted to Polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibers using the cold atmospheric plasma of helium. The PCL scaffolds were exposed to CAP, and functional groups were developed on the PCL surface. Results The results of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy confirmed CMC (20%) graft on PCL scaffold. The Thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide assay showed a significant enhancement (p < 0.05) in the cell affinity and proliferation of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) to CMC20%-graft-PCL scaffolds. After 14 days, bone differentiation was affirmed through alizarin red and calcium depositions. Conclusion Based on the results, the CMC20%-graft-PCL can support the proliferation of ADSCs and induce the differentiation into bone with longer culture time.
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- Atena Shapourzadeh
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Science, Islamic Azad University Damghan Branch, Damghan, Iran
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- Department of Pilot Nanobiotechnology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 13164, Iran
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- Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Universitatsstraße Bayreuth, Germany-Universitatsstraße Bayreuth, Germany
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Gelatin-crosslinked pectin nanofiber mats allowing cell infiltration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 112:110941. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Shapourzadeh A, Atyabi SM, Irani S, Bakhshi H. Osteoinductivity of polycaprolactone nanofibers grafted functionalized with carboxymethyl chitosan: Synergic effect of β-carotene and electromagnetic field. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 150:152-160. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2019] [Revised: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Sharifi F, Irani S, Azadegan G, Pezeshki-Modaress M, Zandi M, Saeed M. Co-electrospun gelatin-chondroitin sulfate/polycaprolactone nanofibrous scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcdf.2020.100215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Sharifi F, Atyabi SM, Irani S, Bakhshi H. Bone morphogenic protein-2 immobilization by cold atmospheric plasma to enhance the osteoinductivity of carboxymethyl chitosan-based nanofibers. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 231:115681. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Design and evaluation of Konjac glucomannan-based bioactive interpenetrating network (IPN) scaffolds for engineering vascularized bone tissues. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 143:30-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Akbarzadeh M, Pezeshki‐Modaress M, Zandi M. Biphasic, tough composite core/shell PCL/PVA‐GEL nanofibers for biomedical application. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Department of BiomaterialsIran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute Tehran Iran
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Tough, hybrid chondroitin sulfate nanofibers as a promising scaffold for skin tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 132:63-75. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.03.208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2019] [Revised: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Chondroitin sulfate immobilized PCL nanofibers enhance chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 136:616-624. [PMID: 31207331 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.06.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Revised: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) is used as a promising method in surface modification for immobilization of chondroitin sulfate functional biomacromolecules on PCL nanofibrous substrates for cartilage tissue engineering. The GAG-grafted scaffolds are able to successfully support the attachment and proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). The seeded scaffolds show the chondro-differentiation of MSCs during a 21-days cell culture in a non-differential medium. Expression of SOX9, Collagen10 and Collagen2 proved the chondro-inductive effect of GAG-grafted scaffolds. Besides, no external chondro-genic differential agent was used in the differentiation of MSCs to chondrocyte. The cells passed the last phase of chondrogenesis after 14 days of incubation. Thus, the GAG-fabricated fibrous scaffolds using CAP are potential candidates for cartilage tissue engineering.
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Meghdadi M, Atyabi SM, Pezeshki-Modaress M, Irani S, Noormohammadi Z, Zandi M. Cold atmospheric plasma as a promising approach for gelatin immobilization on poly(ε-caprolactone) electrospun scaffolds. Prog Biomater 2019; 8:65-75. [PMID: 30919328 PMCID: PMC6556167 DOI: 10.1007/s40204-019-0111-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Poly(Ɛ-caprolactone) (PCL) is a biocompatible polymer with a high potential to be used in tissue engineering especially in tight tissues. In the current study, cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is used as a promising method for immobilization of gelatin as a functional biomacromolecule on PCL nanofibrous substrates. The CAP surface modification leads to oxidation of chemical groups existing on the PCL surface without doing any damage to the bulk properties of biomaterials for gelatin biomacromolecule grafting. The water contact angle (WCA) of the CAP-treated surface and gelatin-grafted PCL using CAP indicates an effective increment in the hydrophilicity of the PCL surface. Also to achieve the highest levels of gelatin grafting on the PCL surface, two different grafting methods and gelatin concentration diversity are utilized in the grafting process. The immobilization of gelatin biomacromolecules onto the CAP surface-modified PCL nanofibers is investigated using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The gelatin-modified PCL substrates revealed uniform nanofibrous morphology with increased average fiber diameter. The results of FTIR spectra, including hydroxyl groups, NH groups, and amide II of gelatin-grafting peaks, confirm the gelatin immobilization on the surface of nanofibers. The metabolic activity of cultured mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) on the surface-modified scaffolds is evaluated using MTT analysis (P ≤ 0.05). The results of metabolic activity and also SEM and DAPI staining observations indicate proper attachment on the surface and viability for MSCs on the surface-immobilized nanofibrous scaffolds. Therefore, CAP treatment would be an effective method for biomacromolecule immobilization on nanofibers towards the enhancement of cell behavior.
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- Marziyeh Meghdadi
- Department of Biology, School of Basic Sciences, Sciences and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, School of Basic Sciences, Sciences and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, School of Basic Sciences, Sciences and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomaterial, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran
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Pezeshki-Modaress M, Zandi M, Rajabi S. Tailoring the gelatin/chitosan electrospun scaffold for application in skin tissue engineering: an in vitro study. Prog Biomater 2018; 7:207-218. [PMID: 30141130 PMCID: PMC6173676 DOI: 10.1007/s40204-018-0094-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/12/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The nanofibrous structure containing protein and polysaccharide has good potential in tissue engineering. The present work aims to study the role of chitosan in gelatin/chitosan nanofibrous scaffolds fabricated through electrospinning process under optimized condition. The performance of chitosan in gelatin/chitosan nanofibrous scaffolds was evaluated by mechanical tests, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and in vitro cell culture on scaffolds with different gelatin/chitosan blend ratios. To assay the influence of chitosan ratio on biocompatibility of the electrospun gelatin/chitosan scaffolds for skin tissue engineering, the culturing of the human dermal fibroblast cells (HDF) on nanofibers in terms of attachment, morphology and proliferation was evaluated. Morphological observation showed that HDF cells were attached and spread well on highly porous gelatin/chitosan nanofibrous scaffolds displaying spindle-like shapes and stretching. The fibrous morphologies of electrospun gelatin/chitosan scaffolds in culture medium were maintained during 7 days. Cell proliferation on electrospun gelatin/chitosan scaffolds was quantified by MTS assay, which revealed the positive effect of chitosan content (around 30%) as well as the nanofibrous structure on the biocompatibility (cell proliferation and attachment) of substrates.
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- Department of Biomaterials, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, P.O. Box: 14965/159, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, P.O. Box 19395/4644, Tehran, Iran
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Sharifi F, Atyabi SM, Norouzian D, Zandi M, Irani S, Bakhshi H. Polycaprolactone/carboxymethyl chitosan nanofibrous scaffolds for bone tissue engineering application. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 115:243-248. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.04.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Revised: 04/05/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Esmailian S, Irani S, Bakhshi H, Zandi M. Biodegradable bead-on-spring nanofibers releasing β-carotene for bone tissue engineering. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 92:800-806. [PMID: 30184809 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.07.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2017] [Revised: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/12/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Bead-on-string mats based on poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) releasing β-carotene (βC) as a natural osteogen were fabricated and used for bone tissue engineering. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) seeded on the scaffolds successfully differentiated to osteoblasts without using any a differential medium. The mats showed a small burst of β-carotene (24-27%) during the first day and a sustained slow release up to 21 days. The MTT and SEM results indicated good attachment and proliferation of MSCs on the scaffolds. Calcination of scaffolds and expression of RUNX2, SOX9, and osteonectin genes approved the differentiation of seeded MSCs to osteoblasts without using any external osteogenic differential agent. The scaffold loaded with 4% β-carotene not only induced the early phase of osteogenesis but also advanced the differentiation to the osteoblast maturation phase. Thus, these bead-on-string scaffolds can be used as a substrate for direct bone tissue engineering.
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- Setareh Esmailian
- Department of Biology, School of Basic Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, School of Basic Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Macromolecular Chemistry II, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany.
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- Department of Biomaterials, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran
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