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Torabizadeh F, Talaei-Khozani T, Yaghobi A, Walker M, Mirzaei E. Enhancing chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through synergistic effects of cellulose nanocrystals and plastic compression in collagen-based hydrogel for cartilage formation. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132848. [PMID: 38830491 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132848] [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: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Collagen-based (COL) hydrogels could be a promising treatment option for injuries to the articular cartilage (AC) becuase of their similarity to AC native extra extracellular matrix. However, the high hydration of COL hydrogels poses challenges for AC's mechanical properties. To address this, we developed a hydrogel platform that incorporating cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) within COL and followed by plastic compression (PC) procedure to expel the excessive fluid out. This approach significantly improved the mechanical properties of the hydrogels and enhanced the chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Radially confined PC resulted in higher collagen fibrillar densities together with reducing fibril-fibril distances. Compressed hydrogels containing CNCs exhibited the highest compressive modulus and toughness. MSCs encapsulated in these hydrogels were initially affected by PC, but their viability improved after 7 days. Furthermore, the morphology of the cells and their secretion of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) were positively influenced by the compressed COL-CNC hydrogel. Our findings shed light on the combined effects of PC and CNCs in improving the physical and mechanical properties of COL and their role in promoting chondrogenesis.
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- Farid Torabizadeh
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment, University of Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Astudillo-Ortiz E, Babo PS, Sunde PT, Galler KM, Gomez-Florit M, Gomes ME. Endodontic Tissue Regeneration: A Review for Tissue Engineers and Dentists. TISSUE ENGINEERING. PART B, REVIEWS 2023; 29:491-513. [PMID: 37051704 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2022.0211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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The paradigm shift in the endodontic field from replacement toward regenerative therapies has witnessed the ever-growing research in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine targeting pulp-dentin complex in the past few years. Abundant literature on the subject that has been produced, however, is scattered over diverse areas of knowledge. Moreover, the terminology and concepts are not always consensual, reflecting the range of research fields addressing this subject, from endodontics to biology, genetics, and engineering, among others. This fact triggered some misinterpretations, mainly when the denominations of different approaches were used as synonyms. The evaluation of results is not precise, leading to biased conjectures. Therefore, this literature review aims to conceptualize the commonly used terminology, summarize the main research areas on pulp regeneration, identify future trends, and ultimately clarify whether we are really on the edge of a paradigm shift in contemporary endodontics toward pulp regeneration.
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- Esteban Astudillo-Ortiz
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
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- Department of Endodontics, Institute of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Braga, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Portugal
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Monteiro RF, Bakht SM, Gomez-Florit M, Stievani FC, Alves ALG, Reis RL, Gomes ME, Domingues RMA. Writing 3D In Vitro Models of Human Tendon within a Biomimetic Fibrillar Support Platform. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 36952613 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Tendinopathies are poorly understood diseases for which treatment remains challenging. Relevant in vitro models to study human tendon physiology and pathophysiology are therefore highly needed. Here we propose the automated 3D writing of tendon microphysiological systems (MPSs) embedded in a biomimetic fibrillar support platform based on cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) self-assembly. Tendon decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) was used to formulate bioinks that closely recapitulate the biochemical signature of tendon niche. A monoculture system recreating the cellular patterns and phenotype of the tendon core was first developed and characterized. This system was then incorporated with a vascular compartment to study the crosstalk between the two cell populations. The combined biophysical and biochemical cues of the printed pattern and dECM hydrogel were revealed to be effective in inducing human-adipose-derived stem cells (hASCs) differentiation toward the tenogenic lineage. In the multicellular system, chemotactic effects promoted endothelial cells migration toward the direction of the tendon core compartment, while the established cellular crosstalk boosted hASCs tenogenesis, emulating the tendon development stages. Overall, the proposed concept is a promising strategy for the automated fabrication of humanized organotypic tendon-on-chip models that will be a valuable new tool for the study of tendon physiology and pathogenesis mechanisms and for testing new tendinopathy treatments.
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- Rosa F Monteiro
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs─Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, 4800 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs─Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, 4800 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs─Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, 4800 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 18607-400 Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 18607-400 Botucatu, Brazil
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs─Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, 4800 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs─Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, 4800 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs─Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, 4800 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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He X, Lu Q. Design and fabrication strategies of cellulose nanocrystal-based hydrogel and its highlighted application using 3D printing: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 301:120351. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Highly elastic and bioactive bone biomimetic scaffolds based on platelet lysate and biomineralized cellulose nanocrystals. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 292:119638. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Fernández-Garibay X, Gomez-Florit M, Domingues RMA, Gomes M, Fernandez-Costa JM, Ramon J. Xeno-free bioengineered human skeletal muscle tissue using human platelet lysate-based hydrogels. Biofabrication 2022; 14. [PMID: 36041422 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ac8dc8] [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: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
Bioengineered human skeletal muscle tissues have emerged in the last years as new in vitro systems for disease modeling. These bioartificial muscles are classically fabricated by encapsulating human myogenic precursor cells in a hydrogel scaffold that resembles the extracellular matrix. However, most of these hydrogels are derived from xenogenic sources, and the culture media is supplemented with animal serum, which could interfere in drug testing assays. On the contrary, xeno-free biomaterials and culture conditions in tissue engineering offer increased relevance for developing human disease models. In this work, we used human platelet lysate-based nanocomposite hydrogels (HUgel) as scaffolds for human skeletal muscle tissue engineering. These hydrogels consist of human platelet lysate reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals (a-CNC) that allow tunable mechanical, structural, and biochemical properties for the 3D culture of stem cells. Here, we developed hydrogel casting platforms to encapsulate human muscle satellite stem cells in HUgel. The a-CNC content was modulated to enhance matrix remodeling, uniaxial tension, and self-organization of the cells, resulting in the formation of highly aligned, long myotubes expressing sarcomeric proteins. Moreover, the bioengineered human muscles were subjected to electrical stimulation, and the exerted contractile forces were measured in a non-invasive manner. Overall, our results demonstrated that the bioengineered human skeletal muscles could be built in xeno-free cell culture platforms to assess tissue functionality, which is promising for drug development applications.
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- 3B's Research Group, University of Minho, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Braga, Braga, 4805-017, PORTUGAL
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- 3B's Research Group, University of Minho, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Braga, Braga, 4805-017, PORTUGAL
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- 3B's Research group, University of Minho, AvePark - Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Braga, Braga, 4704-553, PORTUGAL
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- Institute for Bioengineering in Catalonia, C/ Baldiri i reixac, 10-12, Barcelona, Catalunya, 08028, SPAIN
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- Institute for Bioengineering in Catalonia, C/ Baldiri i reixac, 10-12, Barcelona, Catalunya, 08028, SPAIN
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Torabizadeh F, Fadaie M, Mirzaei E, Sadeghi S, Nejabat GR. Tailoring structural properties, mechanical behavior and cellular performance of collagen hydrogel through incorporation of cellulose manofibrils and cellulose nanocrystals: A comparative study. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 219:438-451. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Calejo I, Labrador‐Rached CJ, Gomez‐Florit M, Docheva D, Reis RL, Domingues RMA, Gomes ME. Bioengineered 3D Living Fibers as In Vitro Human Tissue Models of Tendon Physiology and Pathology. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2102863. [PMID: 35596614 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202102863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Clinically relevant in vitro models of human tissue's health and disease are urgently needed for a better understanding of biological mechanisms essential for the development of novel therapies. Herein, physiological (healthy) and pathological (disease) tendon states are bioengineered by coupling the biological signaling of platelet lysate components with controlled 3D architectures of electrospun microfibers to drive the fate of human tendon cells in different composite living fibers (CLFs). In the CLFs-healthy model, tendon cells adopt a high cytoskeleton alignment and elongation, express tendon-related markers (scleraxis, tenomodulin, and mohawk) and deposit a dense tenogenic matrix. In contrast, cell crowding with low preferential orientation, high matrix deposition, and phenotypic drift leading to increased expression of nontendon related and fibrotic markers, are characteristics of the CLFs-diseased model. This diseased-like profile, also reflected in the increase of COL3/COL1 ratio, is further evident by the imbalance between matrix remodeling and degradation effectors, characteristic of tendinopathy. In summary, microengineered 3D in vitro models of human tendon healthy and diseased states are successfully fabricated. Most importantly, these innovative and versatile microphysiological models offer major advantages over currently used systems, holding promise for drugs screening and development of new therapies.
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- Isabel Calejo
- 3B's Research Group i3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials Biodegradables and Biomimetics University of Minho 4805‐017 Barco Guimarães Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group i3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials Biodegradables and Biomimetics University of Minho 4805‐017 Barco Guimarães Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group i3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials Biodegradables and Biomimetics University of Minho 4805‐017 Barco Guimarães Portugal
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery Department of Trauma Surgery University Hospital Regensburg Franz‐Josef Strauss‐Allee 11 93053 Regensburg Germany
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- 3B's Research Group i3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials Biodegradables and Biomimetics University of Minho 4805‐017 Barco Guimarães Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group i3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials Biodegradables and Biomimetics University of Minho 4805‐017 Barco Guimarães Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group i3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials Biodegradables and Biomimetics University of Minho 4805‐017 Barco Guimarães Portugal
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Graça AL, Gómez-Florit M, Osório H, Rodrigues MT, Domingues RMA, Reis RL, Gomes ME. Controlling the fate of regenerative cells with engineered platelet-derived extracellular vesicles. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:6543-6556. [PMID: 35420605 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr08108j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as cell-free nanotherapeutic agents for the potential treatment of multiple diseases and for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine strategies. Nevertheless, the field has typically relied on EVs derived from stem cells, the production of which in high quantities and high reproducibility is still under debate. Platelet-derived EVs were produced by a freeze-thaw method of platelet concentrates, a highly available clinical waste material. The aim of this study was to produce and thoroughly characterize platelet-derived EVs and understand their effects in adipose-tissue derived stem cells (hASCs), endothelial cells (HUVECs) and macrophages. Two different EV populations were obtained after differential centrifugation, namely small EVs (sEVs) and medium EVs (mEVs), which showed different size distributions and unique proteomic signatures. EV interaction with hASCs resulted in the modulation of the gene expression of markers related to their commitment toward different lineages. Moreover, mEVs showed higher angiogenic potential than sEVs, in a tube formation assay with HUVECs. Also, the EVs were able to modulate macrophage polarization. Altogether, these results suggest that platelet-derived EVs are promising candidates to be used as biochemical signals or therapeutic tools in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine approaches.
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- Ana L Graça
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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Patil TV, Patel DK, Dutta SD, Ganguly K, Santra TS, Lim KT. Nanocellulose, a versatile platform: From the delivery of active molecules to tissue engineering applications. Bioact Mater 2022; 9:566-589. [PMID: 34820589 PMCID: PMC8591404 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Nanocellulose, a biopolymer, has received wide attention from researchers owing to its superior physicochemical properties, such as high mechanical strength, low density, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. Nanocellulose can be extracted from wide range of sources, including plants, bacteria, and algae. Depending on the extraction process and dimensions (diameter and length), they are categorized into three main types: cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), and bacterial nanocellulose (BNC). CNCs are a highly crystalline and needle-like structure, whereas CNFs have both amorphous and crystalline regions in their network. BNC is the purest form of nanocellulose. The nanocellulose properties can be tuned by chemical functionalization, which increases its applicability in biomedical applications. This review highlights the fabrication of different surface-modified nanocellulose to deliver active molecules, such as drugs, proteins, and plasmids. Nanocellulose-mediated delivery of active molecules is profoundly affected by its topographical structure and the interaction between the loaded molecules and nanocellulose. The applications of nanocellulose and its composites in tissue engineering have been discussed. Finally, the review is concluded with further opportunities and challenges in nanocellulose-mediated delivery of active molecules.
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- Tejal V. Patil
- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Deptarment of Engineering Design, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, 600036, India
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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Chahal AS, Gómez-Florit M, Domingues RMA, Gomes ME, Tiainen H. Human Platelet Lysate-Loaded Poly(ethylene glycol) Hydrogels Induce Stem Cell Chemotaxis In Vitro. Biomacromolecules 2021; 22:3486-3496. [PMID: 34314152 PMCID: PMC8382254 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c00573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
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Platelet lysates
(PL) contain a selection of proteins and growth
factors (GFs) that are known to mediate cell activity. Many of these
biomolecules have been identified as chemoattractants with the capacity
to induce cell migration. In order to effectively deliver and retain
these biomolecules to the site of injury, a scaffold containing PL
could be an option. We use poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) hydrogels consisting
of 90 vol % PL to investigate their migratory potential on human mesenchymal
stem cells (hMSCs). Cells exposed to these hydrogels were tracked,
resulting in cell trajectories and detailed migratory parameters (velocity,
Euclidean distance, directness, and forward migration index). Volumetric
swelling ratios, hydrogel mechanical properties, and the release kinetics
of proteins and GFs from hydrogels were also assessed. Furthermore,
hMSC spheroids were encapsulated within the hydrogels to qualitatively
assess cell invasion by means of sprouting and disintegration of the
spheroid. Cell spheroids encapsulated within the PL-PEG gels exhibited
initial outgrowths and eventually colonized the 3D matrix successfully.
Results from this study confirmed that hMSCs exhibit directional migration
toward the PL-loaded hydrogel with increased velocity and directness,
compared to the controls. Overall, the incorporation of PL renders
the PEG hydrogel bioactive. This study demonstrates the capacity of
PL-loaded hydrogel constructs to attract stem cells for endogenous
tissue engineering purposes.
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- Aman S Chahal
- Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo, Geitmyrsveien 69-71, 0455 Oslo, Norway
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo, Geitmyrsveien 69-71, 0455 Oslo, Norway
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Ahn W, Lee JH, Kim SR, Lee J, Lee EJ. Designed protein- and peptide-based hydrogels for biomedical sciences. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:1919-1940. [PMID: 33475659 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb02604b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Proteins are fundamentally the most important macromolecules for biochemical, mechanical, and structural functions in living organisms. Therefore, they provide us with diverse structural building blocks for constructing various types of biomaterials, including an important class of such materials, hydrogels. Since natural peptides and proteins are biocompatible and biodegradable, they have features advantageous for their use as the building blocks of hydrogels for biomedical applications. They display constitutional and mechanical similarities with the native extracellular matrix (ECM), and can be easily bio-functionalized via genetic and chemical engineering with features such as bio-recognition, specific stimulus-reactivity, and controlled degradation. This review aims to give an overview of hydrogels made up of recombinant proteins or synthetic peptides as the structural elements building the polymer network. A wide variety of hydrogels composed of protein or peptide building blocks with different origins and compositions - including β-hairpin peptides, α-helical coiled coil peptides, elastin-like peptides, silk fibroin, and resilin - have been designed to date. In this review, the structures and characteristics of these natural proteins and peptides, with each of their gelation mechanisms, and the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties as well as biocompatibility of the resulting hydrogels are described. In addition, this review discusses the potential of using protein- or peptide-based hydrogels in the field of biomedical sciences, especially tissue engineering.
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- Wonkyung Ahn
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Applied Chemical Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea. and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- Center for Convergent Research of Emerging Virus Infection, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Applied Chemical Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
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Distler T, Kretzschmar L, Schneidereit D, Girardo S, Goswami R, Friedrich O, Detsch R, Guck J, Boccaccini AR, Budday S. Mechanical properties of cell- and microgel bead-laden oxidized alginate-gelatin hydrogels. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:3051-3068. [PMID: 33666608 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm02117b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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3D-printing technologies, such as biofabrication, capitalize on the homogeneous distribution and growth of cells inside biomaterial hydrogels, ultimately aiming to allow for cell differentiation, matrix remodeling, and functional tissue analogues. However, commonly, only the mechanical properties of the bioinks or matrix materials are assessed, while the detailed influence of cells on the resulting mechanical properties of hydrogels remains insufficiently understood. Here, we investigate the properties of hydrogels containing cells and spherical PAAm microgel beads through multi-modal complex mechanical analyses in the small- and large-strain regimes. We evaluate the individual contributions of different filler concentrations and a non-fibrous oxidized alginate-gelatin hydrogel matrix on the overall mechanical behavior in compression, tension, and shear. Through material modeling, we quantify parameters that describe the highly nonlinear mechanical response of soft composite materials. Our results show that the stiffness significantly drops for cell- and bead concentrations exceeding four million per milliliter hydrogel. In addition, hydrogels with high cell concentrations (≥6 mio ml-1) show more pronounced material nonlinearity for larger strains and faster stress relaxation. Our findings highlight cell concentration as a crucial parameter influencing the final hydrogel mechanics, with implications for microgel bead drug carrier-laden hydrogels, biofabrication, and tissue engineering.
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- T Distler
- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.
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- Institute of Applied Mechanics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.
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- Institute of Medical Biotechnology, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91056 Erlangen, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light and Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin, Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light and Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin, Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biotechnology, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91056 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.
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- Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light and Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin, Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany and Chair of Biological Optomechanics, Department of Physics, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.
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- Institute of Applied Mechanics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.
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Mendes BB, Daly AC, Reis RL, Domingues RMA, Gomes ME, Burdick JA. Injectable hyaluronic acid and platelet lysate-derived granular hydrogels for biomedical applications. Acta Biomater 2021; 119:101-113. [PMID: 33130309 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.10.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Towards the repair of damaged tissues, numerous scaffolds have been fabricated to recreate the complex extracellular matrix (ECM) environment to support desired cell behaviors; however, it is often challenging to design scaffolds with the requisite cell-anchorage sites, mechanical stability, and tailorable physicochemical properties necessary for many applications. To address this and to improve on the properties of hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogels, we combined photocrosslinkable norbornene-modified HA (NorHA) with human platelet lysate (PL). These PL-NorHA hybrid hydrogels supported the adhesion of cells when compared to NorHA hydrogels without PL, exhibited tailorable physicochemical properties based on the concentration of individual components, and released proteins over time. Using microfluidic techniques with on-chip mixing of NorHA and PL and subsequent photocrosslinking, spherical PL-NorHA microgels with a hierarchical fibrillar network were fabricated that exhibited the sustained delivery of PL proteins. Microgels could be jammed into granular hydrogels that exhibited shear-thinning and self-healing properties, enabling ejection from syringes and the fabrication of stable 3D constructs with 3D printing. Again, the inclusion of PL enhanced cellular interactions with the microgel structures. Overall, the combination of biomolecules and fibrin self-assembly arising from the enriched milieu of PL-derived proteins improved the bioactivity of HA-based hydrogels, enabling the formation of dynamic systems with modular design. The granular systems can be engineered to meet the complex demands of functional tissue repair using versatile processing techniques, such as with 3D printing.
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- Bárbara B Mendes
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco - Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, USA
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco - Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco - Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco - Guimarães, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal.
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
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Gomez-Florit M, Pardo A, Domingues RMA, Graça AL, Babo PS, Reis RL, Gomes ME. Natural-Based Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering Applications. Molecules 2020; 25:E5858. [PMID: 33322369 PMCID: PMC7763437 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25245858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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In the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, hydrogels are used as biomaterials to support cell attachment and promote tissue regeneration due to their unique biomimetic characteristics. The use of natural-origin materials significantly influenced the origin and progress of the field due to their ability to mimic the native tissues' extracellular matrix and biocompatibility. However, the majority of these natural materials failed to provide satisfactory cues to guide cell differentiation toward the formation of new tissues. In addition, the integration of technological advances, such as 3D printing, microfluidics and nanotechnology, in tissue engineering has obsoleted the first generation of natural-origin hydrogels. During the last decade, a new generation of hydrogels has emerged to meet the specific tissue necessities, to be used with state-of-the-art techniques and to capitalize the intrinsic characteristics of natural-based materials. In this review, we briefly examine important hydrogel crosslinking mechanisms. Then, the latest developments in engineering natural-based hydrogels are investigated and major applications in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are highlighted. Finally, the current limitations, future challenges and opportunities in this field are discussed to encourage realistic developments for the clinical translation of tissue engineering strategies.
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- Manuel Gomez-Florit
- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; (M.G.-F.); (A.P.); (R.M.A.D.); (A.L.G.); (P.S.B.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; (M.G.-F.); (A.P.); (R.M.A.D.); (A.L.G.); (P.S.B.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; (M.G.-F.); (A.P.); (R.M.A.D.); (A.L.G.); (P.S.B.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; (M.G.-F.); (A.P.); (R.M.A.D.); (A.L.G.); (P.S.B.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; (M.G.-F.); (A.P.); (R.M.A.D.); (A.L.G.); (P.S.B.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; (M.G.-F.); (A.P.); (R.M.A.D.); (A.L.G.); (P.S.B.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal; (M.G.-F.); (A.P.); (R.M.A.D.); (A.L.G.); (P.S.B.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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Recent advances in analytical, bioanalytical and miscellaneous applications of green nanomaterial. Trends Analyt Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2020.116109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Mendes BB, Gómez-Florit M, Araújo AC, Prada J, Babo PS, Domingues RMA, Reis RL, Gomes ME. Intrinsically Bioactive Cryogels Based on Platelet Lysate Nanocomposites for Hemostasis Applications. Biomacromolecules 2020; 21:3678-3692. [PMID: 32786530 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.0c00787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The currently used hemostatic agents are highly effective in stopping hemorrhages but have a limited role in the modulation of the wound-healing environment. Herein, we propose an intrinsically bioactive hemostatic cryogel based on platelet lysate (PL) and aldehyde-functionalized cellulose nanocrystals (a-CNCs). PL has attracted great attention as an inexpensive milieu of therapeutically relevant proteins; however, its application as a hemostatic agent exhibits serious constraints (e.g., structural integrity and short shelf-life). The incorporation of a-CNCs reinforced the low-strength PL matrix by covalent cross-linking its amine groups that exhibit an elastic interconnected porous network after full cryogelation. Upon blood immersion, the PL-CNC cryogels absorbed higher volumes of blood at a faster rate than commercial hemostatic porcine gelatin sponges. Simultaneously, the cryogels released biomolecules that increased stem cell proliferation, metabolic activity, and migration as well as downregulated the expression of markers of the fibrinolytic process. In an in vivo liver defect model, PL-CNC cryogels showed similar hemostatic performance in comparison with gelatin sponges and normal material-induced tissue response upon subcutaneous implantation. Overall, owing to their structure and bioactive composition, the proposed PL-CNC cryogels provide an alternative off-the-shelf hemostatic and antibacterial biomaterial with the potential to deliver therapeutically relevant proteins in situ.
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- Bárbara B Mendes
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, Avepark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, Avepark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, Avepark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal
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- UTAD, CECAV and Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, Avepark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, Avepark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, Avepark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, Avepark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4805-017, Portugal
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Cui X, Li J, Hartanto Y, Durham M, Tang J, Zhang H, Hooper G, Lim K, Woodfield T. Advances in Extrusion 3D Bioprinting: A Focus on Multicomponent Hydrogel-Based Bioinks. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e1901648. [PMID: 32352649 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201901648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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3D bioprinting involves the combination of 3D printing technologies with cells, growth factors and biomaterials, and has been considered as one of the most advanced tools for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM). However, despite multiple breakthroughs, it is evident that numerous challenges need to be overcome before 3D bioprinting will eventually become a clinical solution for a variety of TERM applications. To produce a 3D structure that is biologically functional, cell-laden bioinks must be optimized to meet certain key characteristics including rheological properties, physico-mechanical properties, and biofunctionality; a difficult task for a single component bioink especially for extrusion based bioprinting. As such, more recent research has been centred on multicomponent bioinks consisting of a combination of two or more biomaterials to improve printability, shape fidelity and biofunctionality. In this article, multicomponent hydrogel-based bioink systems are systemically reviewed based on the inherent nature of the bioink (natural or synthetic hydrogels), including the most current examples demonstrating properties and advances in application of multicomponent bioinks, specifically for extrusion based 3D bioprinting. This review article will assist researchers in the field in identifying the most suitable bioink based on their requirements, as well as pinpointing current unmet challenges in the field.
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- Xiaolin Cui
- Christchurch Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (CReaTE) Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
- Medical Technologies Centre of Research Excellence, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
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- Christchurch Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (CReaTE) Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- Christchurch Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (CReaTE) Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences, Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont, CA, 91711, USA
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- Christchurch Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (CReaTE) Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
- Medical Technologies Centre of Research Excellence, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
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- Christchurch Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (CReaTE) Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
- Medical Technologies Centre of Research Excellence, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
- Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
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- Christchurch Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (CReaTE) Group, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
- Medical Technologies Centre of Research Excellence, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
- Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
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Fabrication of cellulose nanocrystal reinforced nanocomposite hydrogel with self-healing properties. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 240:116289. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Zhang S, Huang D, Lin H, Xiao Y, Zhang X. Cellulose Nanocrystal Reinforced Collagen-Based Nanocomposite Hydrogel with Self-Healing and Stress-Relaxation Properties for Cell Delivery. Biomacromolecules 2020; 21:2400-2408. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.0c00345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Shuang Zhang
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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Mu Z, Chen K, Yuan S, Li Y, Huang Y, Wang C, Zhang Y, Liu W, Luo W, Liang P, Li X, Song J, Ji P, Cheng F, Wang H, Chen T. Gelatin Nanoparticle-Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin Double Network Hydrogels with Local Adaptability and Bioactivity for Enhanced Osteogenesis. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e1901469. [PMID: 31994326 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201901469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2019] [Revised: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Bone healing is a dynamic process regulated by biochemical signals such as chemokines and growth factors, and biophysical signals such as topographical and mechanical features of extracellular matrix or mechanical stimuli. Hereby, a mechanically tough and bioactive hydrogel based on autologous injectable platelet-rich fibrin (iPRF) modified with gelatin nanoparticles (GNPs) is developed. This composite hydrogel demonstrates a double network (DN) mechanism, wherein covalent network of fibrin serves to maintain material integrity, and self-assembled colloidal network of GNPs dissipates force upon loading. A rabbit sinus augmentation model is used to investigate the bioactivity and osteogenesis capacity of the DN hydrogels. The DN hydrogels adapt to the local environmental complexity of bone defects, i.e., accommodate the irregular shape of the defects and withstand the pressure formed in the maxillary sinus during animal's respiration process. The DN hydrogel is also demonstrated to absorb and prolong the release of the bioactive growth factors stemming from iPRF, which could have contributed to the early angiogenesis and osteogenesis observed inside the sinus. This adaptable and bioactive DN hydrogel can achieve enhanced bone regeneration in treating complex bone defects by maintaining long-term bone mass and withstanding the functional mechanical stimuli.
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- Zhixiang Mu
- Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqing Medical University Chongqing 401147 P. R. China
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- Key State Laboratory of Fine ChemicalsSchool of BioengineeringDalian University of Technology No. 2 Linggong Road, High‐tech District Dalian 116024 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqing Medical University Chongqing 401147 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqing Medical University Chongqing 401147 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqing Medical University Chongqing 401147 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqing Medical University Chongqing 401147 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Regenerative BiomaterialsDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringHealth Science CenterShenzhen University Shenzhen Guangdong Province 518037 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqing Medical University Chongqing 401147 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqing Medical University Chongqing 401147 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqing Medical University Chongqing 401147 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqing Medical University Chongqing 401147 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqing Medical University Chongqing 401147 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqing Medical University Chongqing 401147 P. R. China
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- Key State Laboratory of Fine ChemicalsSchool of Chemical EngineeringDalian University of Technology No. 2 Linggong Road, High‐tech District Dalian 116024 P. R. China
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- Key State Laboratory of Fine ChemicalsSchool of BioengineeringDalian University of Technology No. 2 Linggong Road, High‐tech District Dalian 116024 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqing Medical University Chongqing 401147 P. R. China
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Tendon injuries constitute a significant healthcare problem with variable clinical outcomes. The complex interplay of tissue homeostasis, degeneration, repair, and regeneration makes the development of successful delivery therapeutic strategies challenging. Platelet-rich hemoderivatives, a source of supra-physiologic concentrations of human therapeutic factors, are a promising application to treat tendon injuries from the perspective of tendon tissue engineering, although the outcomes remain controversial.
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Mendes BB, Gómez-Florit M, Osório H, Vilaça A, Domingues RMA, Reis RL, Gomes ME. Cellulose nanocrystals of variable sulfation degrees can sequester specific platelet lysate-derived biomolecules to modulate stem cell response. Chem Commun (Camb) 2020; 56:6882-6885. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cc01850c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Cellulose nanocrystals can bind different patterns of platelet lysate-derived protein in a surface sulfation dependent manner. The potential to direct stem cell fate by solid-phase presentation of defined protein coronas is demonstrated.
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- Bárbara B. Mendes
- 3B's Research Group
- I3Bs – Research Institute on Biomaterials
- Biodegradables and Biomimetics
- University of Minho
- Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
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- 3B's Research Group
- I3Bs – Research Institute on Biomaterials
- Biodegradables and Biomimetics
- University of Minho
- Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
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- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (I3S)
- Universidade do Porto
- Porto
- Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group
- I3Bs – Research Institute on Biomaterials
- Biodegradables and Biomimetics
- University of Minho
- Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
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- 3B's Research Group
- I3Bs – Research Institute on Biomaterials
- Biodegradables and Biomimetics
- University of Minho
- Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
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- 3B's Research Group
- I3Bs – Research Institute on Biomaterials
- Biodegradables and Biomimetics
- University of Minho
- Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
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- 3B's Research Group
- I3Bs – Research Institute on Biomaterials
- Biodegradables and Biomimetics
- University of Minho
- Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
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Gómez-Florit M, Domingues RM, Bakht SM, Mendes BB, Reis RL, Gomes ME. Natural Materials. Biomater Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-816137-1.00026-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Calejo I, Costa-Almeida R, Reis RL, Gomes ME. A Physiology-Inspired Multifactorial Toolbox in Soft-to-Hard Musculoskeletal Interface Tissue Engineering. Trends Biotechnol 2020; 38:83-98. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2019.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Echave MC, Domingues RMA, Gómez-Florit M, Pedraz JL, Reis RL, Orive G, Gomes ME. Biphasic Hydrogels Integrating Mineralized and Anisotropic Features for Interfacial Tissue Engineering. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:47771-47784. [PMID: 31789494 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b17826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The innate graded structural and compositional profile of musculoskeletal tissue interfaces is disrupted and replaced by fibrotic tissue in the context of disease and degeneration. Tissue engineering strategies focused on the restoration of the transitional complexity found in those junctions present special relevance for regenerative medicine. Herein, we developed a gelatin-based multiphasic hydrogel system, where sections with distinct composition and microstructure were integrated in a single unit. In each phase, hydroxyapatite particles or cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) were incorporated into an enzymatically cross-linked gelatin network to mimic bone or tendon tissue, respectively. Stiffer hydrogels were produced with the incorporation of mineralized particles, and magnetic alignment of CNC resulted in anisotropic structure formation. The evaluation of the biological commitment with human adipose-derived stem cells toward the tendon-to-bone interface revealed an aligned cell growth and higher synthesis and deposition of tenascin in the anisotropic phase, while the activity of the secreted alkaline phosphatase and the expression of osteopontin were induced in the mineralized phase. These results highlight the potential versatility offered by gelatin-transglutaminase enzyme tandem for the development of strategies that mimic the graded, composite, and complex intersections of the connective tissues.
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- Mari Carmen Echave
- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy , University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU , Paseo de la Universidad 7 , Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006 , Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN) , Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006 , Spain
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , University of Minho , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , University of Minho , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy , University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU , Paseo de la Universidad 7 , Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006 , Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN) , Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006 , Spain
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , University of Minho , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy , University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU , Paseo de la Universidad 7 , Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006 , Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN) , Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006 , Spain
- University Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology-UIRMI (UPV/EHU-Fundación Eduardo Anitua) , Vitoria 01006 , Spain
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine , University of Minho , AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
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Mendes BB, Gómez-Florit M, Hamilton AG, Detamore MS, Domingues RMA, Reis RL, Gomes ME. Human platelet lysate-based nanocomposite bioink for bioprinting hierarchical fibrillar structures. Biofabrication 2019; 12:015012. [DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ab33e8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Calejo I, Costa-Almeida R, Reis RL, Gomes ME. Enthesis Tissue Engineering: Biological Requirements Meet at the Interface. TISSUE ENGINEERING PART B-REVIEWS 2019; 25:330-356. [DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2018.0383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Isabel Calejo
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs—Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's—PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs—Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's—PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs—Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's—PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- The Discoveries Center for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs—Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's—PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- The Discoveries Center for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal
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Almeida H, Domingues RMA, Mithieux SM, Pires RA, Gonçalves AI, Gómez-Florit M, Reis RL, Weiss AS, Gomes ME. Tropoelastin-Coated Tendon Biomimetic Scaffolds Promote Stem Cell Tenogenic Commitment and Deposition of Elastin-Rich Matrix. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:19830-19840. [PMID: 31088069 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b04616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Tendon tissue engineering strategies that recreate the biophysical and biochemical native microenvironment have a greater potential to achieve regeneration. Here, we developed tendon biomimetic scaffolds using mechanically competent yarns of poly-ε-caprolactone, chitosan, and cellulose nanocrystals to recreate the inherent tendon hierarchy from a nano-to-macro scale. These were then coated with tropoelastin (TROPO) through polydopamine (PDA) linking, to mimic the native extracellular matrix (ECM) composition and elasticity. Both PDA and TROPO coatings decreased surface stiffness without masking the underlying substrate. We found that human adipose-derived stem cells (hASCs) seeded onto these TROPO biomimetic scaffolds more rapidly acquired their spindle-shape morphology and high aspect ratio characteristic of tenocytes. Immunocytochemistry shows that the PDA and TROPO-coated surfaces boosted differentiation of hASCs toward the tenogenic lineage, with sustained expression of the tendon-related markers scleraxis and tenomodulin up to 21 days of culture. Furthermore, these surfaces enabled the deposition of a tendon-like ECM, supported by the expression of collagens type I and III, tenascin, and decorin. Gene expression analysis revealed a downregulation of osteogenic and fibrosis markers in the presence of TROPO when compared with the control groups, suggesting proper ECM deposition. Remarkably, differentiated cells exposed to TROPO acquired an elastogenic profile due to the evident elastin synthesis and deposition, contributing to the formation of a more mimetic matrix in comparison with the PDA-coated and uncoated conditions. In summary, our biomimetic substrates combining biophysical and biological cues modulate stem cell behavior potentiating their long-term tenogenic commitment and the production of an elastin-rich ECM.
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- Helena Almeida
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , 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 , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , 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 , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , 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 , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , 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 , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , 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 , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , 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 , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics , 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 , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory , Braga/Guimarães , Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine , Headquarters at University of Minho , Avepark , Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães , Portugal
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Gao X, Gao L, Groth T, Liu T, He D, Wang M, Gong F, Chu J, Zhao M. Fabrication and properties of an injectable sodium alginate/PRP composite hydrogel as a potential cell carrier for cartilage repair. J Biomed Mater Res A 2019; 107:2076-2087. [PMID: 31087770 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Three-dimensional scaffolds like hydrogels can be employed as cell carriers for in vitro or in vivo colonization and have become a major research topic to replace damaged tissue. In the current study, a novel composite hydrogel composed of sodium alginate (SA) and platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) varying in blending ratios, cross-linked with calcium ions, released from calcium carbonate-D-Glucono-d-lactone (CaCO3 -GDL) was successfully prepared. It was found that addition of PRP changed largely the physical properties and biological performance of the composite hydrogels, which was depending on the blending ratio. The gelation rate and swelling ratio of alginate hydrogels were significantly reduced by the addition of PRP, which produced also a more homogeneous gel structure. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) investigation confirmed the incorporation of PRP-derived proteins in the hydrogel, where a porous structure with a pore size of 200-300 μm was found. On the other hand, an increase in surface roughness was observed after the addition of PRP. The compressive mechanical strength of SA/PRP composite hydrogel was enhanced in comparison to the pure SA gel. The composite hydrogels with the highest PRP content exhibited at a maximum compressive stress of 0.26 MPa a maximum strain of 55%, while the maximum compressive strain of pure SA hydrogels was only 45% at a stress of 0.08 MPa. It was also found that the in vitro degradation of the alginate gel was accelerated by the addition of PRP. In terms of cellular responses, all gels exhibited an excellent cytocompatibility. Indeed, the composite hydrogels supported bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells proliferation and their chondrogenesis with up-regulation of chondrogenic marker genes Sox9 and Aggrecan. Overall, the present study suggests a great potential of SA/PRP composite hydrogels as cell carriers for cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Xiang Gao
- Stem Cell Research and Cellular Therapy Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- School of Life Science, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
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- Biomedical Materials Group, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany.,Interdisciplinary Center of Materials Research, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Agricultural Products Processing Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Stem Cell Research and Cellular Therapy Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.,Department of Spinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Stem Cell Research and Cellular Therapy Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Stem Cell Research and Cellular Therapy Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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Nguyen NT, Milani AH, Jennings J, Adlam DJ, Freemont AJ, Hoyland JA, Saunders BR. Highly compressive and stretchable poly(ethylene glycol) based hydrogels synthesised using pH-responsive nanogels without free-radical chemistry. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:7921-7930. [PMID: 30964497 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr01535c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) based hydrogels are amongst the most studied synthetic hydrogels. However, reports on PEG-based hydrogels with high mechanical strength are limited. Herein, a class of novel, well-defined PEG-based nanocomposite hydrogels with tunable mechanical strength are synthesised via ring-opening reactions of diglycidyl ethers with carboxylate ions. The pH responsive crosslinked polyacid nanogels (NG) in the dispersed phase act as high functionality crosslinkers which covalently bond to the poly(ethylene glycol) diglycidyl ethers (PEGDGE) as the continuous matrix. A series of NG-x-PEG-y-z gels are prepared where x, y and z are concentrations of NGs, PEGDGE and the PEGDGE molecular weight, respectively. The hydrogel compositions and nano-structural homogeneity of the NGs have strong impact on the enhancement of mechanical properties which enables property tuning. Based on this design, a highly compressive PEG-based nanocomposite hydrogel (NG-13-PEG-20-6000) exhibits a compressive stress of 24.2 MPa, compressive fracture strain greater than 98% and a fracture energy density as high as 1.88 MJ m-3. The tensile fracture strain is 230%. This is amongst one of the most compressive PEG-based hydrogels reported to-date. Our chemically crosslinked gels are resilient and show highly recoverable dissipative energy. The cytotoxicity test shows that human nucleus pulposus (NP) cells remained viable after 8 days of culture time. The overall results highlight their potential for applications as replacements for intervertebral discs or articular cartilages.
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- Nam T Nguyen
- School of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.
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- School of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Sheffield, Brook Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S3 7HF, UK
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK and NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University NHS foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, M13 9WL, UK
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- School of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.
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Costa-Almeida R, Calejo I, Altieri R, Domingues RMA, Giordano E, Reis RL, Gomes ME. Exploring platelet lysate hydrogel-coated suture threads as biofunctional composite living fibers for cell delivery in tissue repair. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 14:034104. [PMID: 30844766 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ab0de6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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To engineer functional tissue substitutes, it is required a multi-component, multi-scale approach that combines both physical, chemical and biological cues. Fiber-based techniques have been explored in the field of tissue engineering to produce structures recapitulating tissue architecture and mechanical properties. In this work, we engineered biofunctional composite living fibers (CLF) as multi-compartment fibers with a mechanically competent core and a hydrogel layer. For this purpose, commercial silk suture threads were coated with a platelet lysate (PL) hydrogel by first embedding the threads in a thrombin solution and then incubating in PL. The fabrication set-up was optimized and the biological performance was studied by encapsulating human adipose-derived stem cells (hASCs). The developed coating process rendered CLF with a homogenous PL hydrogel layer covering suture threads. Encapsulated hASCs were viable up to 14 d in culture and were able to align at the surface of the core fiber and deposit collagen types I and III. In summary, the study shows that PL-hASCs hydrogel coated suture threads represent a simple multi-compartment and multifunctional system, with PL hydrogel offering biofunctionality to guide the biological activities of encapsulated cells in addition to the replication of tissue-level mechanical support provided by the suture threads.
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- Raquel Costa-Almeida
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, 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, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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Griffo A, Rooijakkers BJM, Hähl H, Jacobs K, Linder MB, Laaksonen P. Binding Forces of Cellulose Binding Modules on Cellulosic Nanomaterials. Biomacromolecules 2019; 20:769-777. [PMID: 30657665 PMCID: PMC6727214 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.8b01346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In
this study, the interaction forces between different cellulosic
nanomaterials and a protein domain belonging to cellulose binding
modules family 1 (CBM1) were investigated at the molecular scale.
Cellulose binding modules are protein domains found in carbohydrate
active enzymes having an affinity toward cellulosic materials. Here,
the binding force of a fusion protein containing a cellulose binding
module (CBM1) produced recombinantly in E. coli was quantified on different cellulose nanocrystals immobilized on
surfaces. Adhesion of the CBM on cellulose with different degrees
of crystallinity as well as on chitin nanocrystals was examined. This
study was carried out by single molecule force spectroscopy using
an atomic force microscope, which enables the detection of binding
force of individual molecules. The study contains a preliminary quantification
of the interactions at the molecular level that sheds light on the
development of new nanocellulose-based nanocomposites with improved
strength and elasticity.
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- Alessandra Griffo
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems , Aalto University , Espoo, FI-00076 Aalto , Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems , Aalto University , Espoo, FI-00076 Aalto , Finland
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- Department of Experimental Physics , Saarland University , Saarbrücken 66123 , Germany
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- Department of Experimental Physics , Saarland University , Saarbrücken 66123 , Germany
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems , Aalto University , Espoo, FI-00076 Aalto , Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems , Aalto University , Espoo, FI-00076 Aalto , Finland
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Du H, Liu W, Zhang M, Si C, Zhang X, Li B. Cellulose nanocrystals and cellulose nanofibrils based hydrogels for biomedical applications. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 209:130-144. [PMID: 30732792 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 373] [Impact Index Per Article: 74.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2018] [Revised: 01/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
The production of cellulose nanomaterials from lignocellulosic biomass opens an opportunity for the development and application of new materials in nanotechnology. Over the last decade, cellulose nanomaterials based hydrogels have emerged as promising materials in the field of biomedical applications due to their low toxicity, biocompatibility, biodegradability, as well as excellent mechanical stability. In this review, recent progress on the preparation of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) based hydrogels and their biomedical applications is summarized and discussed based on the analyses of the latest studies (especially for the reports in the past five years). We begin with a brief introduction of the differences in preparation methods and properties of two main types of cellulose nanomaterials: CNCs and CNFs isolated from lignocellulosic biomass. Then, various processes for the fabrication of CNCs based hydrogels and CNFs based hydrogels were elaborated, respectively, with the focus on some new methods (e.g. 3D printing). Furthermore, a number of biomedical applications of CNCs and CNFs based hydrogels, including drug delivery, wound dressings and tissue engineering scaffolds were highlighted. Finally, the prospects and ongoing challenges of CNCs and CNFs based hydrogels for biomedical applications were summarized. This work demonstrated that the CNCs and CNFs based hydrogels have great promise in a wide range of biomedical applications in the future.
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Affiliation(s)
- Haishun Du
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China; Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA; CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Materials, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China; State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Materials, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China.
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