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Olate-Moya F, Rubí-Sans G, Engel E, Mateos-Timoneda MÁ, Palza H. 3D Bioprinting of Biomimetic Alginate/Gelatin/Chondroitin Sulfate Hydrogel Nanocomposites for Intrinsically Chondrogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:3312-3324. [PMID: 38728671 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
Abstract
3D-printed hydrogel scaffolds biomimicking the extracellular matrix (ECM) are key in cartilage tissue engineering as they can enhance the chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) through the presence of active nanoparticles such as graphene oxide (GO). Here, biomimetic hydrogels were developed by cross-linking alginate, gelatin, and chondroitin sulfate biopolymers in the presence of GO as a bioactive filler, with excellent processability for developing bioactive 3D printed scaffolds and for the bioprinting process. A novel bioink based on our hydrogel with embedded human MSCs presented a cell survival rate near 100% after the 3D bioprinting process. The effects of processing and filler concentration on cell differentiation were further quantitatively evaluated. The nanocomposited hydrogels render high MSC proliferation and viability, exhibiting intrinsic chondroinductive capacity without any exogenous factor when used to print scaffolds or bioprint constructs. The bioactivity depended on the GO concentration, with the best performance at 0.1 mg mL-1. These results were explained by the rational combination of the three biopolymers, with GO nanoparticles having carboxylate and sulfate groups in their structures, therefore, biomimicking the highly negatively charged ECM of cartilage. The bioactivity of this biomaterial and its good processability for 3D printing scaffolds and 3D bioprinting techniques open up a new approach to developing novel biomimetic materials for cartilage repair.
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- Felipe Olate-Moya
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Biotecnología y Materiales, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, Universidad de Chile, Avenida Beauchef 851, 8370458 Santiago, Chile
- IMPACT, Center of Interventional Medicine for Precision and Advanced Cellular Therapy, Avenida Monseñor Álvaro del Portillo 12455, 7620086 Las Condes, Chile
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- Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Carrer de Baldiri Reixac, 10, 12, 08028, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
- CIBER en Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- IMEM-BRT Group, Departament de Ciència i Enginyeria de Materials, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), C/Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
- Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Carrer de Baldiri Reixac, 10, 12, 08028, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
- CIBER en Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Josep Trueta Street s/n, 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Univesitat Internacional de Catalunya, Josep Trueta Street s/n, 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Biotecnología y Materiales, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, Universidad de Chile, Avenida Beauchef 851, 8370458 Santiago, Chile
- IMPACT, Center of Interventional Medicine for Precision and Advanced Cellular Therapy, Avenida Monseñor Álvaro del Portillo 12455, 7620086 Las Condes, Chile
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Pien N, Deroose N, Meeremans M, Perneel C, Popovici CŞ, Dubruel P, De Schauwer C, Van Vlierberghe S. Tailorable acrylate-endcapped urethane-based polymers for precision in digital light processing: Versatile solutions for biomedical applications. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 162:213923. [PMID: 38875803 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
Abstract
Bioengineering seeks to replicate biological tissues exploiting scaffolds often based on polymeric biomaterials. Digital light processing (DLP) has emerged as a potent technique to fabricate tissue engineering (TE) scaffolds. However, the scarcity of suitable biomaterials with desired physico-chemical properties along with processing capabilities limits DLP's potential. Herein, we introduce acrylate-endcapped urethane-based polymers (AUPs) for precise physico-chemical tuning while ensuring optimal computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) mimicry. Varying the polymer backbone (i.e. poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) versus poly(propylene glycol) (PPG)) and photo-crosslinkable endcap (i.e. di-acrylate versus hexa-acrylate), we synthesized a series of photo-crosslinkable materials labeled as UPEG2, UPEG6, UPPG2 and UPPG6. Comprehensive material characterization including physico-chemical and biological evaluations, was followed by a DLP processing parametric study for each material. The impact of the number of acrylate groups per polymer (2 to 6) on the physico-chemical properties was pronounced, as reflected by a reduced swelling, lower water contact angles, accelerated crosslinking kinetics, and increased Young's moduli upon increasing the acrylate content. Furthermore, the different polymer backbones also exerted a substantial effect on the properties, including the absence of crystallinity, remarkably reduced swelling behaviors, a slight reduction in Young's modulus, and slower crosslinking kinetics for UPPG vs UPEG. The mechanical characteristics of DLP-printed samples showcased the ability to tailor the materials' stiffness (ranging from 0.4 to 5.3 MPa) by varying endcap chemistry and/or backbone. The in vitro cell assays confirmed biocompatibility of the material as such and the DLP-printed discs. Furthermore, the structural integrity of 3D scaffolds was preserved both in dry and swollen state. By adjusting the backbone chemistry or acrylate content, the post-swelling dimensions could be customized towards the targeted application. This study showcases the potential of these materials offering tailorable properties to serve many biomedical applications such as cartilage TE.
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- Nele Pien
- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 Building S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; Veterinary Stem Cell Research Unit, Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, 9280 Merelbeke, Belgium.
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- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 Building S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 Building S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; Veterinary Stem Cell Research Unit, Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, 9280 Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 Building S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 Building S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; Veterinary Stem Cell Research Unit, Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, 9280 Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 Building S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Veterinary Stem Cell Research Unit, Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, 9280 Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 Building S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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Najihah AZ, Hassan MZ, Ismail Z. Current trend on preparation, characterization and biomedical applications of natural polysaccharide-based nanomaterial reinforcement hydrogels: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132411. [PMID: 38821798 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132411] [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: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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The tunable properties of hydrogels have led to their widespread use in various biomedical applications such as wound treatment, drug delivery, contact lenses, tissue engineering and 3D bioprinting. Among these applications, natural polysaccharide-based hydrogels, which are fabricated from materials like agarose, alginate, chitosan, hyaluronic acid, cellulose, pectin and chondroitin sulfate, stand out as preferred choices due to their biocompatibility and advantageous fabrication characteristics. Despite the inherent biocompatibility, polysaccharide-based hydrogels on their own tend to be weak in physiochemical and mechanical properties. Therefore, further reinforcement in the hydrogel is necessary to enhance its suitability for specific applications, ensuring optimal performance in diverse settings. Integrating nanomaterials into hydrogels has proven effective in improving the overall network and performance of the hydrogel. This approach also addresses the limitations associated with pure hydrogels. Next, an overview of recent trends in the fabrication and applications of hydrogels was presented. The characterization of hydrogels was further discussed, focusing specifically on the reinforcement achieved with various hydrogel materials used so far. Finally, a few challenges associated with hydrogels by using polysaccharide-based nanomaterial were also presented.
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- A Z Najihah
- Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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Wang X, Tao J, Zhou J, Shu Y, Xu J. Excessive load promotes temporomandibular joint chondrocyte apoptosis via Piezo1/endoplasmic reticulum stress pathway. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18472. [PMID: 38842129 PMCID: PMC11154833 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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Excessive load on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a significant factor in the development of TMJ osteoarthritis, contributing to cartilage degeneration. The specific mechanism through which excessive load induces TMJ osteoarthritis is not fully understood; however, mechanically-activated (MA) ion channels play a crucial role. Among these channels, Piezo1 has been identified as a mediator of chondrocyte catabolic responses and is markedly increased in osteoarthritis. Our observations indicate that, under excessive load conditions, endoplasmic reticulum stress in chondrocytes results in apoptosis of the TMJ chondrocytes. Importantly, using the Piezo1 inhibitor GsMTx4 demonstrates its potential to alleviate this condition. Furthermore, Piezo1 mediates endoplasmic reticulum stress in chondrocytes by inducing calcium ion influx. Our research substantiates the role of Piezo1 as a pivotal ion channel in mediating chondrocyte overload. It elucidates the link between excessive load, cell apoptosis, and calcium ion influx through Piezo1. The findings underscore Piezo1 as a key player in the pathogenesis of TMJ osteoarthritis, shedding light on potential therapeutic interventions for this condition.
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- Xiaohui Wang
- College of StomatologyChongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqingChina
- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqingChina
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- College of StomatologyChongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqingChina
- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqingChina
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- College of StomatologyChongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqingChina
- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqingChina
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- College of StomatologyChongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqingChina
- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqingChina
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- College of StomatologyChongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher EducationChongqingChina
- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Oral Diseases and Biomedical SciencesChongqingChina
- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and EngineeringChongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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Shi L, Ura K, Takagi Y. Effects of self-assembled type II collagen fibrils on the morphology and growth of pre-chondrogenic ATDC5 cells. OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE OPEN 2024; 6:100450. [PMID: 38444516 PMCID: PMC10914481 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2024.100450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Objective Although type II collagen could have marked potential for developing cartilage tissue engineering (CTE) scaffolds, its erratic supply and viscous nature have limited these studies, and there are no studies on the use of marine-derived type II collagen fibrils for CTE scaffold materials. In this study, we aimed to generate a fibril-based, thin-layered scaffold from marine-derived type II collagen and investigate its chondrogenic potential. Methods Time-lapse observations revealed the cell adhesion process. The Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay, light microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy were performed to detect proliferation and filopodium morphology. Alcian blue staining was used to show the deposition of extracellular secretions, and qRT-PCR was performed to reveal the expression levels of chondrogenesis-related genes. Results The cell adhesion speed was similar in both fibril-coated and control molecule-coated groups, but the cellular morphology, proliferation, and chondrogenesis activity differed. On fibrils, more elongated finer filopodia showed inter-cell communications, whereas the slower proliferation suggested an altered cell cycle. Extracellular secretions occurred before day 14 and continued until day 28 on fibrils, and on fibrils, the expression of the chondrogenesis-related genes Sox9 (p < 0.001), Col10a1 (p < 0.001), Acan (p < 0.001), and Col2a1 (p = 0.0049) was significantly upregulated on day 21. Conclusion Marine-derived type II collagen was, for the first time, fabricated into a fibril state. It showed rapid cellular affinity and induced chondrogenesis with extracellular secretions. We presented a new model for studying chondrogenesis in vitro and a potential alternative material for cell-laden CTE research.
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- Linyan Shi
- Graduate School of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido University, 3-1-1 Minato-Cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido, 041-8611, Japan
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- Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido University, 3-1-1 Minato-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido, 041-8611, Japan
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- Faculty of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido University, 3-1-1 Minato-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido, 041-8611, Japan
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Tamo AK, Djouonkep LDW, Selabi NBS. 3D Printing of Polysaccharide-Based Hydrogel Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications: A Review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 270:132123. [PMID: 38761909 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132123] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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In tissue engineering, 3D printing represents a versatile technology employing inks to construct three-dimensional living structures, mimicking natural biological systems. This technology efficiently translates digital blueprints into highly reproducible 3D objects. Recent advances have expanded 3D printing applications, allowing for the fabrication of diverse anatomical components, including engineered functional tissues and organs. The development of printable inks, which incorporate macromolecules, enzymes, cells, and growth factors, is advancing with the aim of restoring damaged tissues and organs. Polysaccharides, recognized for their intrinsic resemblance to components of the extracellular matrix have garnered significant attention in the field of tissue engineering. This review explores diverse 3D printing techniques, outlining distinctive features that should characterize scaffolds used as ideal matrices in tissue engineering. A detailed investigation into the properties and roles of polysaccharides in tissue engineering is highlighted. The review also culminates in a profound exploration of 3D polysaccharide-based hydrogel applications, focusing on recent breakthroughs in regenerating different tissues such as skin, bone, cartilage, heart, nerve, vasculature, and skeletal muscle. It further addresses challenges and prospective directions in 3D printing hydrogels based on polysaccharides, paving the way for innovative research to fabricate functional tissues, enhancing patient care, and improving quality of life.
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- Arnaud Kamdem Tamo
- Institute of Microsystems Engineering IMTEK, University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany; Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies FIT, University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany; Freiburg Materials Research Center FMF, University of Freiburg, 79104 Freiburg, Germany; Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères (IMP), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, INSA de Lyon, Université Jean Monnet, CNRS, UMR 5223, 69622 Villeurbanne CEDEX, France.
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- College of Petroleum Engineering, Yangtze University, Wuhan 430100, China; Key Laboratory of Drilling and Production Engineering for Oil and Gas, Wuhan 430100, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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Wang S, Jia Z, Dai M, Feng X, Tang C, Liu L, Cao L. Advances in natural and synthetic macromolecules with stem cells and extracellular vesicles for orthopedic disease treatment. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131874. [PMID: 38692547 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131874] [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: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
Abstract
Serious orthopedic disorders resulting from myriad diseases and impairments continue to pose a considerable challenge to contemporary clinical care. Owing to its limited regenerative capacity, achieving complete bone tissue regeneration and complete functional restoration has proven challenging with existing treatments. By virtue of cellular regenerative and paracrine pathways, stem cells are extensively utilized in the restoration and regeneration of bone tissue; however, low survival and retention after transplantation severely limit their therapeutic effect. Meanwhile, biomolecule materials provide a delivery platform that improves stem cell survival, increases retention, and enhances therapeutic efficacy. In this review, we present the basic concepts of stem cells and extracellular vesicles from different sources, emphasizing the importance of using appropriate expansion methods and modification strategies. We then review different types of biomolecule materials, focusing on their design strategies. Moreover, we summarize several forms of biomaterial preparation and application strategies as well as current research on biomacromolecule materials loaded with stem cells and extracellular vesicles. Finally, we present the challenges currently impeding their clinical application for the treatment of orthopedic diseases. The article aims to provide researchers with new insights for subsequent investigations.
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- Supeng Wang
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325200, China; Jiujiang City Key Laboratory of Cell Therapy, The First Hospital of Jiujiang City, Jiujiang 332000, China; Ningxia Medical University, Ningxia 750004, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325200, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325200, China
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- Jiujiang City Key Laboratory of Cell Therapy, The First Hospital of Jiujiang City, Jiujiang 332000, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325200, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325200, China.
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- Jiujiang City Key Laboratory of Cell Therapy, The First Hospital of Jiujiang City, Jiujiang 332000, China.
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Zhan Y, Jiang W, Liu Z, Wang Z, Guo K, Sun J. Utilizing bioprinting to engineer spatially organized tissues from the bottom-up. Stem Cell Res Ther 2024; 15:101. [PMID: 38589956 PMCID: PMC11003108 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-024-03712-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
Abstract
In response to the growing demand for organ substitutes, tissue engineering has evolved significantly. However, it is still challenging to create functional tissues and organs. Tissue engineering from the 'bottom-up' is promising on solving this problem due to its ability to construct tissues with physiological complexity. The workflow of this strategy involves two key steps: the creation of building blocks, and the subsequent assembly. There are many techniques developed for the two pivotal steps. Notably, bioprinting is versatile among these techniques and has been widely used in research. With its high level of automation, bioprinting has great capacity in engineering tissues with precision and holds promise to construct multi-material tissues. In this review, we summarize the techniques applied in fabrication and assembly of building blocks. We elaborate mechanisms and applications of bioprinting, particularly in the 'bottom-up' strategy. We state our perspectives on future trends of bottom-up tissue engineering, hoping to provide useful reference for researchers in this field.
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- Yichen Zhan
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Superficial Organ Reconstruction, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Superficial Organ Reconstruction, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
- Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Superficial Organ Reconstruction, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
- Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Superficial Organ Reconstruction, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
- Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Superficial Organ Reconstruction, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
- Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Superficial Organ Reconstruction, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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Gao F, Yang X, Song W. Bioinspired Supramolecular Hydrogel from Design to Applications. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300753. [PMID: 37599261 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
Abstract
Nature offers a wealth of opportunities to solve scientific and technological issues based on its unique structures and function. The dynamic non-covalent interaction is considered to be the main base of living functions of creatures including humans, animals, and plants. Supramolecular hydrogels formed by non-covalent bonding interactions has become a unique platform for constructing promising materials for medicine, energy, electronic, and biological substitute. In this review, the self-assemble principle of supramolecular hydrogels is summarized. Next, the stimulation of external environment that triggers the assembly or disassembly of supramolecular hydrogels are recapitulated, including temperature, mechanics, light, pH, ions, etc. The main applications of bioinspired supramolecular hydrogels in terms of bionic objects including humans, animals, and plants are also described. Although so many efforts are done for revealing the synergized mechanism of the function and non-covalent interactions on the supramolecular hydrogel, the complexity and variability between stimulus and non-covalent bonding in the supramolecular system still require impeccable theories. As an outlook, the bioinspired supramolecular hydrogel is just beginning to exhibit its great potential in human life, offering significant opportunities in drug delivery and screening, implantable devices and substitutions, tissue engineering, micro-fluidic devices, and biosensors.
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- Feng Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Carranza T, Tejo-Otero A, Bengoechea C, Guerrero P, de la Caba K. Optimization of Ink Composition and 3D Printing Process to Develop Soy Protein-Based Scaffolds. Gels 2024; 10:223. [PMID: 38667642 PMCID: PMC11049190 DOI: 10.3390/gels10040223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Inks based on soybean protein isolate (SPI) were developed and their formulations were optimized as a function of the ink heat treatment and the content of other biopolymers to assess the effects of protein-polysaccharides and protein-protein interactions. First, the rheological behavior of the inks was analyzed in relation to the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) concentration employed (20, 25, and 30 wt%) and, as a result of the analysis, the ink with 25 wt% PVA was selected. Additionally, sodium alginate (SA) and gelatin (GEL) were added to the formulations to improve the viscoelastic properties of the inks and the effect of the SA or GEL concentrations (1, 2, and 3 wt%) was studied. All inks showed shear thinning behavior and self-supporting abilities. Among all the 3D printed scaffolds, those with higher SA (3 wt%) or GEL (2 and 3 wt%) content showed higher shape fidelity and were selected for further characterization. Texture profile analysis demonstrated that the scaffolds prepared with previously heat-treated inks containing 3 wt% GEL showed the highest strength. Additionally, these scaffolds showed a higher water-uptake capacity profile.
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- Teresa Carranza
- BIOMAT Research Group, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Escuela de Ingeniería de Gipuzkoa, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; (T.C.); (A.T.-O.)
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- BIOMAT Research Group, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Escuela de Ingeniería de Gipuzkoa, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; (T.C.); (A.T.-O.)
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- Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, Calle Virgen de África, 7, 41011 Sevilla, Spain;
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- BIOMAT Research Group, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Escuela de Ingeniería de Gipuzkoa, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; (T.C.); (A.T.-O.)
- Basque Center for Materials (BCMaterials), Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
- Proteinmat Materials SL, Avenida de Tolosa 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- BIOMAT Research Group, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Escuela de Ingeniería de Gipuzkoa, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; (T.C.); (A.T.-O.)
- Basque Center for Materials (BCMaterials), Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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Branković M, Zivic F, Grujovic N, Stojadinovic I, Milenkovic S, Kotorcevic N. Review of Spider Silk Applications in Biomedical and Tissue Engineering. Biomimetics (Basel) 2024; 9:169. [PMID: 38534854 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9030169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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This review will present the latest research related to the production and application of spider silk and silk-based materials in reconstructive and regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, with a focus on musculoskeletal tissues, and including skin regeneration and tissue repair of bone and cartilage, ligaments, muscle tissue, peripheral nerves, and artificial blood vessels. Natural spider silk synthesis is reviewed, and the further recombinant production of spider silk proteins. Research insights into possible spider silk structures, like fibers (1D), coatings (2D), and 3D constructs, including porous structures, hydrogels, and organ-on-chip designs, have been reviewed considering a design of bioactive materials for smart medical implants and drug delivery systems. Silk is one of the toughest natural materials, with high strain at failure and mechanical strength. Novel biomaterials with silk fibroin can mimic the tissue structure and promote regeneration and new tissue growth. Silk proteins are important in designing tissue-on-chip or organ-on-chip technologies and micro devices for the precise engineering of artificial tissues and organs, disease modeling, and the further selection of adequate medical treatments. Recent research indicates that silk (films, hydrogels, capsules, or liposomes coated with silk proteins) has the potential to provide controlled drug release at the target destination. However, even with clear advantages, there are still challenges that need further research, including clinical trials.
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- Marija Branković
- Institute for Information Technologies, University of Kragujevac, Jovana Cvijića bb, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Liceja Knezevine Srbije 1A, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Liceja Knezevine Srbije 1A, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Liceja Knezevine Srbije 1A, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Clinic for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Clinical Center, Zmaj Jovina 30, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovića 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Liceja Knezevine Srbije 1A, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Liceja Knezevine Srbije 1A, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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Ribeiro M, Simões M, Vitorino C, Mascarenhas-Melo F. Hydrogels in Cutaneous Wound Healing: Insights into Characterization, Properties, Formulation and Therapeutic Potential. Gels 2024; 10:188. [PMID: 38534606 DOI: 10.3390/gels10030188] [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: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Hydrogels are polymeric materials that possess a set of characteristics meeting various requirements of an ideal wound dressing, making them promising for wound care. These features include, among others, the ability to absorb and retain large amounts of water and the capacity to closely mimic native structures, such as the extracellular matrix, facilitating various cellular processes like proliferation and differentiation. The polymers used in hydrogel formulations exhibit a broad spectrum of properties, allowing them to be classified into two main categories: natural polymers like collagen and chitosan, and synthetic polymers such as polyurethane and polyethylene glycol. This review offers a comprehensive overview and critical analysis of the key polymers that can constitute hydrogels, beginning with a brief contextualization of the polymers. It delves into their function, origin, and chemical structure, highlighting key sources of extraction and obtaining. Additionally, this review encompasses the main intrinsic properties of these polymers and their roles in the wound healing process, accompanied, whenever available, by explanations of the underlying mechanisms of action. It also addresses limitations and describes some studies on the effectiveness of isolated polymers in promoting skin regeneration and wound healing. Subsequently, we briefly discuss some application strategies of hydrogels derived from their intrinsic potential to promote the wound healing process. This can be achieved due to their role in the stimulation of angiogenesis, for example, or through the incorporation of substances like growth factors or drugs, such as antimicrobials, imparting new properties to the hydrogels. In addition to substance incorporation, the potential of hydrogels is also related to their ability to serve as a three-dimensional matrix for cell culture, whether it involves loading cells into the hydrogel or recruiting cells to the wound site, where they proliferate on the scaffold to form new tissue. The latter strategy presupposes the incorporation of biosensors into the hydrogel for real-time monitoring of wound conditions, such as temperature and pH. Future prospects are then ultimately addressed. As far as we are aware, this manuscript represents the first comprehensive approach that brings together and critically analyzes fundamental aspects of both natural and synthetic polymers constituting hydrogels in the context of cutaneous wound healing. It will serve as a foundational point for future studies, aiming to contribute to the development of an effective and environmentally friendly dressing for wounds.
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- Mariana Ribeiro
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- CISUC-Center for Informatics and Systems, University of Coimbra, Pinhal de Marrocos, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal
- Coimbra Chemistry Centre, Institute of Molecular Sciences-IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3000-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CISUC-Center for Informatics and Systems, University of Coimbra, Pinhal de Marrocos, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal
- CIBIT-Coimbra Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Translational Research, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Coimbra Chemistry Centre, Institute of Molecular Sciences-IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3000-535 Coimbra, Portugal
- CIBIT-Coimbra Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Translational Research, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Higher School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, Rua da Cadeia, 6300-307 Guarda, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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Chen C, Wu D, Wang Z, Liu L, He J, Li J, Chu B, Wang S, Yu B, Liu W. Peptide-Based Hydrogel Scaffold Facilitates Articular Cartilage Damage Repair. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:11336-11348. [PMID: 38407027 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Articular cartilage injury is a common disease in clinical medicine. Because of its special physiological structure and lack of blood, lymph, and nerves, its ability to regenerate once damaged is very limited. In this study, we designed and synthesized a series of self- and coassembled cartilage-inducing functional peptide molecules and constructed a coassembled functional peptide hydrogel based on phenylboronic acid-o-dihydroxy "click chemistry" cross-linking to promote aggregation and signal transduction of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the early stage and differentiation toward cartilage, thereby promoting the repair of cartilage damage. Three functional peptide molecules were produced using solid-phase peptide synthesis technology, yielding a purity higher than 95%. DOPA-FEFEFEFEGHSNGLPL (DFP) and PBA-FKFKFKFKGHAVDI (BFP) were coassembled at near-neutral pH to form hydrogels (C Gels) based on phenylboronic acid-o-dihydroxy click chemistry cross-linking and effectively loaded transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 with a release period of up to 2 weeks. Furthermore, chondrocytes and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) were cocultured with functional peptide hydrogels, and the results displayed that the coassembled functional peptide hydrogel group C Gels significantly promoted the proliferation of chondrocytes and MSCs. The chondrocyte markers collagen type I, collagen type II, and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) in the coassembled functional peptide hydrogel group were significantly higher than those in the control group, indicating that it can induce the differentiation of MSCs into cartilage. In vivo experiments demonstrated that the size and thickness of the new cartilage in the compound gel group were the most beneficial to cartilage regeneration. These results indicated that peptide hydrogels are a promising therapeutic option for cartilage regeneration.
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- Changsheng Chen
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Implant Devices, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Implant Devices, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Implant Devices, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Implant Devices, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Implant Devices, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen 361024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Implant Devices, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Implant Devices, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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Asl SK, Rahimzadegan M, Asl AK. Progress in cardiac tissue engineering and regeneration: Implications of gelatin-based hybrid scaffolds. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129924. [PMID: 38311143 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129924] [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: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Cardiovascular diseases, particularly myocardial infarction (MI), remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Current treatments for MI, more palliative than curative, have limitations in reversing the disease completely. Tissue engineering (TE) has emerged as a promising strategy to address this challenge and may lead to improved therapeutic approaches for MI. Gelatin-based scaffolds, including gelatin and its derivative, gelatin methacrylate (GelMA), have attracted significant attention in cardiac tissue engineering (CTE) due to their optimal physical and biochemical properties and capacity to mimic the native extracellular matrix (ECM). CTE mainly recruits two classes of gelatin/GelMA-based scaffolds: hydrogels and nanofibrous. This article reviews state-of-the-art gelatin/GelMA-based hybrid scaffolds currently applied for CTE and regenerative therapy. Hybrid scaffolds, fabricated by combining gelatin/GelMA hydrogel or nanofibrous scaffolds with other materials such as natural/synthetic polymers, nanoparticles, protein-based biomaterials, etc., are explored for enhanced cardiac tissue regeneration functionality. The engraftment of stem/cardiac cells, bioactive molecules, or drugs into these hybrid systems shows great promise in cardiac tissue repair and regeneration. Finally, the role of gelatin/GelMA scaffolds combined with the 3D bioprinting strategy in CTE will also be briefly highlighted.
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- Siamak Kazemi Asl
- Deputy of Education, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
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- Functional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shohada Tajrish Comprehensive Neurosurgical Center of Excellence, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Functional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shohada Tajrish Comprehensive Neurosurgical Center of Excellence, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Li X, Zhao W, Zhou D, Li P, Zhao C, Zhou Q, Wang Y. Construction of Integral Decellularized Cartilage Using a Novel Hydrostatic Pressure Bioreactor. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2024; 30:113-129. [PMID: 38183634 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2023.0265] [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] [Indexed: 01/08/2024] Open
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The decellularized extracellular matrix (ECM) of cartilage is a widely used natural bioscaffold for constructing tissue-engineered cartilage due to its good biocompatibility and regeneration properties. However, current decellularization methods for accessing decellularized cartilaginous tissues require multiple steps and a relatively long duration to produce decellularized cartilage. In addition, most decellularization strategies lead to damage of the microstructure and loss of functional components of the cartilaginous matrix. In this study, a novel decellularization strategy based on a hydrostatic pressure (HP) bioreactor was introduced, which aimed to improve the efficiency of producing integral decellularized cartilage pieces by combining physical and chemical decellularization methods in a perfusing manner. Two types of cartilaginous tissues, auricular cartilage (AC) and nucleus pulposus (NP) fibrocartilage, were selected for comparison of the effects of ordinary, positive, and negative HP-based decellularization according to the cell clearance ratio, microstructural changes, ECM components, and mechanical properties. The results indicated that applying positive HP improved the efficiency of producing decellularized AC, but no significant differences in decellularization efficiency were found between the ordinary and negative HP-treated groups. However, compared with the ordinary HP treatment, the application of the positive or negative HP did not affect the efficiency of decellularized NP productions. Moreover, neither positive nor negative HP influenced the preservation of the microstructure and components of the AC matrix. However, applying negative HP disarranged the fibril distribution of the NP matrix and reduced glycosaminoglycans and collagen type II contents, two essential ECM components. In addition, the positive HP was beneficial for maintaining the mechanical properties of decellularized cartilage. The recellularization experiments also verified the good biocompatibility of the decellularized cartilage produced by the present bioreactor-based decellularization method under positive HP. Overall, applying positive HP-based decellularization resulted in a superior effect on the production of close-to-natural scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering. Impact statement In this study, we successfully constructed a novel hydrostatic pressure (HP) bioreactor and used this equipment to produce decellularized cartilage by combining physical and chemical decellularization methods in a perfusing manner. We found that positive HP-based decellularization could improve the production efficiency of integral decellularized cartilage pieces and promote the maintenance of matrix components and mechanical properties. This new decellularization strategy exhibited a superior effect in the production of close-to-natural scaffolds and positively impacts cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Xiaoxiao Li
- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Tissue Repairing and Biotechnology Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Jiulongpo People's Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Tissue Repairing and Biotechnology Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Tissue Repairing and Biotechnology Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Wang X, Dai W, Gao C, Zhang L, Wan Z, Zhang T, Wang Y, Tang Y, Yu Y, Yang X, Cai Q. Spatiotemporal Modulated Scaffold for Endogenous Bone Regeneration via Harnessing Sequentially Released Guiding Signals. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:58873-58887. [PMID: 38058149 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c13963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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The design of a scaffold that can regulate the sequential differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells (BMSCs) according to the endochondral ossification (ECO) mechanism is highly desirable for effective bone regeneration. In this study, we successfully fabricated a dual-networked composite hydrogel composed of gelatin and hyaluronic acid (termed GCDH-M), which can sequentially release chondroitin sulfate (CS) and magnesium/silicon (Mg/Si) ions to provide spatiotemporal guidance for chondrogenesis, angiogenesis, and osteogenesis. The fast release of CS is from the GCDH hydrogel, and the sustained releases of Mg/Si ions are from poly(lactide-co-glycolide) microspheres embedded in the hydrogel. There is a difference in the release rates between CS and ions, resulting in the ability for the fast release of CS and sustained release of ions. The dual networks between the modified gelatin and hyaluronic acid via covalent bonding and host-guest interactions render the hydrogel with some dynamic feature to meet the differentiation development of BMSCs laden inside the hydrogel, i.e., transforming into a chondrogenic phenotype, further to a hypertrophic phenotype and eventually to an osteogenic phenotype. As evidenced by the results of in vitro and in vivo evaluations, this GCDH-M composite hydrogel was proved to be able to create an optimal microenvironment for embedded BMSCs responding to the sequential guiding signals, which aligns with the rhythm of the ECO process and ultimately boosts bone regeneration. The promising outcome achieved with this innovative hydrogel system sheds light on novel scaffold design targeting bone tissue engineering.
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- Xinyu Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- SINOPEC Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Xiang C, Guo Z, Wang Z, Zhang J, Chen W, Li X, Wei X, Li P. Fabrication and characterization of porous, degradable, biocompatible poly(vinyl alcohol)/tannic acid/gelatin/hyaluronic acid hydrogels with good mechanical properties for cartilage tissue engineering. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2023; 34:2198-2216. [PMID: 37403564 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2023.2230855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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At present, articular cartilage repair and regeneration remain still one of the most concerned problems due to its poor self-healing capacity. Among the tissue engineering materials, hydrogel is considered an ideal candidate due to its similarity to extracellular matrices. Despite the good biocompatibility of gelatin and hyaluronic acid hydrogels, they are still limited to serve as tissue engineering materials by fast degradation rate and poor mechanical performances. In order to solve these problems, novel polyvinyl alcohol/tannic acid/gelatin/hyaluronic acid (PTGH) hydrogels are prepared by a facile physical crosslinked method. The PTGH hydrogels exhibit a high moisture content (85%) and porosity (87%). Meanwhile, the porous microstructures and mechanical properties (compressive strength: 0.85-2.59 MPa; compressive modulus: 57.88-124.27 kPa) can be controlled by adjusting the mass ratio of PT/GH. In vitro degradation analysis shows that the PTGH hydrogels can be degraded gradually in PBS solution with the presence of lysozyme. For this gel system, based on the hydrogen bonds among molecules, it improved the mechanical properties of gelatin and hyaluronic acid hydrogels. With the degradation of PTGH hydrogels, the release of gelatin and hyaluronic acid can have a continuous effort for the cartilage tissue regeneration and repair. In addition, in vitro cell culture results show that the PTGH hydrogels have no negative effects on chondrocytes growth and proliferation. In all, the PTGH hydrogels exhibit potential applications for articular cartilage tissue repair and regeneration.
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- Changxin Xiang
- College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair, Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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Zagoskin YD, Sergeeva YE, Fomina YS, Sukhinov DV, Malakhov SN, Osidak EO, Khramtsova EA, Gotovtsev PM, Chvalun SN, Grigoriev TE. Porous Polylactide Microparticles as Effective Fillers for Hydrogels. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:565. [PMID: 38132504 PMCID: PMC10741550 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8080565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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High-strength composite hydrogels based on collagen or chitosan-genipin were obtained via mixing using highly porous polylactide (PLA) microparticles with diameters of 50-75 µm and porosity values of over 98%. The elastic modulus of hydrogels depended on the filler concentration. The modulus increased from 80 kPa to 400-600 kPa at a concentration of porous particles of 12-15 wt.% and up to 1.8 MPa at a filling of 20-25 wt.% for collagen hydrogels. The elastic modulus of the chitosan-genipin hydrogel increases from 75 kPa to 900 kPa at a fraction of particles of 20 wt.%. These elastic modulus values cover a range of strength properties from connective tissue to cartilage tissue. It is important to note that the increase in strength in this case is accompanied by a decrease in the density of the material, that is, an increase in porosity. PLA particles were loaded with C-phycocyanin and showed an advanced release profile up to 48 h. Thus, composite hydrogels mimic the structure, biomechanics and release of biomolecules in the tissues of a living organism.
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- Yuriy D. Zagoskin
- National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, 123182 Moscow, Russia; (Y.D.Z.); (Y.E.S.); (Y.S.F.); (D.V.S.); (S.N.M.); (S.N.C.); (T.E.G.)
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- National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, 123182 Moscow, Russia; (Y.D.Z.); (Y.E.S.); (Y.S.F.); (D.V.S.); (S.N.M.); (S.N.C.); (T.E.G.)
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, National Research University, 141700 Dolgoprudny, Russia
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- National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, 123182 Moscow, Russia; (Y.D.Z.); (Y.E.S.); (Y.S.F.); (D.V.S.); (S.N.M.); (S.N.C.); (T.E.G.)
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- National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, 123182 Moscow, Russia; (Y.D.Z.); (Y.E.S.); (Y.S.F.); (D.V.S.); (S.N.M.); (S.N.C.); (T.E.G.)
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- National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, 123182 Moscow, Russia; (Y.D.Z.); (Y.E.S.); (Y.S.F.); (D.V.S.); (S.N.M.); (S.N.C.); (T.E.G.)
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- Imtek Ltd., 121552 Moscow, Russia;
- Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and Immunology, 117198 Moscow, Russia
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- N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia;
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- National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, 123182 Moscow, Russia; (Y.D.Z.); (Y.E.S.); (Y.S.F.); (D.V.S.); (S.N.M.); (S.N.C.); (T.E.G.)
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, National Research University, 141700 Dolgoprudny, Russia
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- National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, 123182 Moscow, Russia; (Y.D.Z.); (Y.E.S.); (Y.S.F.); (D.V.S.); (S.N.M.); (S.N.C.); (T.E.G.)
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- National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, 123182 Moscow, Russia; (Y.D.Z.); (Y.E.S.); (Y.S.F.); (D.V.S.); (S.N.M.); (S.N.C.); (T.E.G.)
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, National Research University, 141700 Dolgoprudny, Russia
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Lin P, Fu D, Zhang T, Ma S, Zhou F. Microgel-Modified Bilayered Hydrogels Dramatically Boosting Load-Bearing and Lubrication. ACS Macro Lett 2023; 12:1450-1456. [PMID: 37842942 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.3c00398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Hydrogel-based articular cartilage replacement materials are promising candidates for their potential to provide both high load-bearing capacity and low friction performance, similar to natural cartilage. Nevertheless, the design of these materials presents a significant challenge in reconciling the conflicting demands of the load-bearing capacity and lubrication. Despite extensive research in this area, there is still room for improvement in the creation of hydrogel-based materials that effectively meet these demands. Herein, a facile strategy is provided to realize simultaneously high load-bearing and low friction properties on the proposed hydrogel by modifying the surface of mechanically strong annealled PVA-PAAc hydrogel with a high hydration potential PAAm-co-PAMPS microgel. Consequently, a bilayer hydrogel with a porous surface and a compact substrate has been obtained. Compressive experiments confirmed that the bilayer hydrogel exhibited excellent mechanical strength with a compressive strength of 32.23 MPa at 90% strain. A high load-bearing (applied load up to 30 N), extremely low friction coefficiency (0.01-0.05) and excellent wear resistance (COF low to 0.03 after a 4 h test at 10 N using a steel ball as the contact pair) are successfully achieved. These findings provide new perspectives for the design of articular cartilage materials.
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- Peng Lin
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, Anhui 243002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, Anhui 243002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, Anhui 243002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
- Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai, 264006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
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Chen J, Xu W, Dai T, Jiao S, Xue X, Jiang J, Li S, Meng Q. Pioglitazone-Loaded Cartilage-Targeted Nanomicelles (Pio@C-HA-DOs) for Osteoarthritis Treatment. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:5871-5890. [PMID: 37873552 PMCID: PMC10590558 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s428938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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Background Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a popular biological material for osteoarthritis (OA) treatment. Pioglitazone, a PPAR-γ agonist, has been found to inhibit OA, but its use is limited because achieving the desired local drug concentration after administration is challenging. Purpose Herein, we constructed HA-based cartilage-targeted nanomicelles (C-HA-DOs) to deliver pioglitazone in a sustained manner and evaluated their efficacy in vitro and in vivo. Methods C-HA-DOs were chemically synthesized with HA and the WYRGRL peptide and dodecylamine. The products were characterized by FT-IR, 1H NMR, zeta potential and TEM. The drug loading rate and cumulative, sustained drug release from Pio@C-HA-DOs were determined, and their biocompatibility and effect on oxidative stress in chondrocytes were evaluated. The uptake of C-HA-DOs by chondrocytes and their effect on OA-related genes were examined in vitro. The nanomicelle distribution in the joint cavity was observed by in vivo small animal fluorescence imaging (IVIS). The therapeutic effects of C-HA-DOs and Pio@C-HA-DOs in OA rats were analysed histologically. Results The C-HA-DOs had a particle size of 198.4±2.431 nm, a surface charge of -8.290±0.308 mV, and a critical micelle concentration of 25.66 mg/Land were stable in solution. The cumulative drug release from the Pio@C-HA-DOs was approximately 40% at pH 7.4 over 24 hours and approximately 50% at pH 6.4 over 4 hours. Chondrocytes rapidly take up C-HA-DOs, and the uptake efficiency is higher under oxidative stress. In chondrocytes, C-HA-DOs, and Pio@C-HA-DOs inhibited H2O2-induced death, reduced intracellular ROS levels, and restored the mitochondrial membrane potential. The IVIS images confirmed that the micelles target cartilage. Pio@C-HA-DOs reduced the degradation of collagen II and proteoglycans by inhibiting the expression of MMP and ADAMTS, ultimately delaying OA progression in vitro and in vivo. Conclusion Herein, C-HA-DOs provided targeted drug delivery to articular cartilage and improved the role of pioglitazone in the treatment of OA.
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- Junyan Chen
- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, People’s Republic of China
- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Traumatic Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510220, People’s Republic of China
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Zhang Z, Mu Y, Zhou H, Yao H, Wang DA. Cartilage Tissue Engineering in Practice: Preclinical Trials, Clinical Applications, and Prospects. TISSUE ENGINEERING. PART B, REVIEWS 2023; 29:473-490. [PMID: 36964757 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2022.0190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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Articular cartilage defects significantly compromise the quality of life in the global population. Although many strategies are needed to repair articular cartilage, including microfracture, autologous osteochondral transplantation, and osteochondral allograft, the therapeutic effects remain suboptimal. In recent years, with the development of cartilage tissue engineering, scientists have continuously improved the formulations of therapeutic cells, biomaterial-based scaffolds, and biological factors, which have opened new avenues for better therapeutics of cartilage lesions. This review focuses on advances in cartilage tissue engineering, particularly in preclinical trials and clinical applications, prospects, and challenges.
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- Zhen Zhang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
- Karolinska Institutet Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine, HKSTP, Sha Tin, Hong Kong SAR
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, P.R. China
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Ravanetti F, Borghetti P, Zoboli M, Veloso PM, De Angelis E, Ciccimarra R, Saleri R, Cacchioli A, Gazza F, Machado R, Ragionieri L, Attanasio C. Biomimetic approach for an articular cartilage patch: Combination of decellularized cartilage matrix and silk-elastin-like-protein (SELP) hydrogel. Ann Anat 2023; 250:152144. [PMID: 37574174 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2023.152144] [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: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Articular cartilage degradation due to injury, disease and aging is a common clinical issue as current regenerative therapies are unable to fully replicate the complex microenvironment of the native tissue which, being avascular, is featured by very low ability to self-regenerate. The extracellular matrix (ECM), constituting almost 90% of the entire tissue, plays a critical role in its function and resistance to compressive forces. In this context, the current tissue engineering strategies are only partially effective in restoring the biology and function of the native tissue. A main issue in tissue regeneration is treatment failure due to scarce integration of the engineered construct, often following a gradual detachment of the graft. In this scenario, we aimed to create an adhesive patch able to adequately support cartilage regeneration as a promising tool for the treatment of cartilage injuries and diseases. For this, we produced an engineered construct composed of decellularized ECM (dECM) obtained from horse joint cartilage, to support tissue regeneration, coupled with a Silk-Elastin-Like Proteins (SELP) hydrogel, which acts as a biological glue, to guarantee an adequate adherence to the host tissue. Following the production of the two biomaterials we characterized them by assessing: 1) dECM morphological, chemical, and ultrastructural features along with its capability to support chondrocyte proliferation, specific marker expression and ECM synthesis; 2) SELP microarchitecture, cytocompatibility and mechanical properties. Our results demonstrated that both materials hold unique properties suitable to be exploited to produce a tailored microenvironment to support cell growth and differentiation providing a proof of concept concerning the in vitro biological and mechanical efficacy of the construct. The SELP hydrogel displayed a very interesting physical behavior due to its high degree of resistance to mechanical stress, which is generally associated with physiological mechanical load during locomotion. Intriguingly, the shear-thinning behavior of the hydrogel may also make it suitable to be applied and spread over non-homogeneous surfaces, therefore, we hypothesize that the hybrid biomaterial proposed may be a real asset in the treatment of cartilage defects and injuries.
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- F Ravanetti
- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Italy
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Department of Biology and Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability (IB-S), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
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Hemati H, Haghiralsadat F, Hemati M, Sargazi G, Razi N. Design and Evaluation of Liposomal Sulforaphane-Loaded Polyvinyl Alcohol/Polyethylene Glycol (PVA/PEG) Hydrogels as a Novel Drug Delivery System for Wound Healing. Gels 2023; 9:748. [PMID: 37754429 PMCID: PMC10529978 DOI: 10.3390/gels9090748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Hydrogel scaffold has been widely applied as drug delivery systems for treating skin injuries. However, the poor drug loading and rapid drug release of hydrogel restricted their application. In the current study, we present a nanoliposome containing sulforaphane (SF) as a nano-drug delivery system that is encapsulated within the scaffold hydrogel system to overcome these limitations and improve wound healing. The hydrogel substrate consisting of 10% polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/5% polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG400) was prepared by the freeze-thaw method, and the nanoliposomal system was manufactured by the thin film hydration method at different molar ratios of cholesterol: SPC: DPPC: DSPE-PEG2000. The nanoliposome and hydrogel system was characterized by physicochemical analyses. The findings achieved from the optimization of the sulforaphane-loaded nanoliposome (SFNL) displayed an increase in the molar ratio of SPC, leading to a higher entrapment efficiency and a gradual release profile. Narrow size distribution, optimal electrical charge, and the lack of molecular interactions between SF and nanoliposome components in the FTIR analysis make SFNL a suitable drug delivery system for the wound healing process. The obtained SFNL-encapsulated freeze-thawed hydrogel system has sufficient and specific swelling ability at different pH values and increased mechanical strength and elongation. Additionally, the release pattern of SFNL at different pH values showed that the release of SF from liposomes depends on the pH value of the environment and accelerates in line with decreasing pH values. Encapsulation of nanoliposomal SF in the hydrogel structure provides a sustained release pattern of SF compared to its free form and increased as the pH environments continued to raise. The cytotoxicity and cell uptake of SFNL-loaded hydrogels against human skin fibroblasts (HFF cell line) were investigated. The in vitro analyses displayed that the toxicity properties of SF and SFNL were dose-dependent, and SFNL exhibited lower toxicity compared to free SF. Furthermore, the proper cell compatibility of the prepared hydrogel against the HFF cell line was confirmed by the MTT assay. These findings imply that the hydrogel scaffold loaded with SFNL may have wound-healing potential.
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- Hamide Hemati
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Yazd University, Yazd P.O. Box 81195741, Iran;
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- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd P.O. Box 89195999, Iran
- Department of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, School of Paramedicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd P.O. Box 8916188635, Iran
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- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd P.O. Box 89195999, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd P.O. Box 8916188635, Iran
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- Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam P.O. Box 7661713669, Iran;
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- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd P.O. Box 89195999, Iran
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran P.O. Box 1477893855, Iran
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Ghandforoushan P, Alehosseini M, Golafshan N, Castilho M, Dolatshahi-Pirouz A, Hanaee J, Davaran S, Orive G. Injectable hydrogels for cartilage and bone tissue regeneration: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 246:125674. [PMID: 37406921 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Annually, millions of patients suffer from irreversible injury owing to the loss or failure of an organ or tissue caused by accident, aging, or disease. The combination of injectable hydrogels and the science of stem cells have emerged to address this persistent issue in society by generating minimally invasive treatments to augment tissue function. Hydrogels are composed of a cross-linked network of polymers that exhibit a high-water retention capacity, thereby mimicking the wet environment of native cells. Due to their inherent mechanical softness, hydrogels can be used as needle-injectable stem cell carrier materials to mend tissue defects. Hydrogels are made of different natural or synthetic polymers, displaying a broad portfolio of eligible properties, which include biocompatibility, low cytotoxicity, shear-thinning properties as well as tunable biological and physicochemical properties. Presently, novel ongoing developments and native-like hydrogels are increasingly being used broadly to improve the quality of life of those with disabling tissue-related diseases. The present review outlines various future and in-vitro applications of injectable hydrogel-based biomaterials, focusing on the newest ongoing developments of in-situ forming injectable hydrogels for bone and cartilage tissue engineering purposes.
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- Parisa Ghandforoushan
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran; Clinical Research Development, Unit of Tabriz Valiasr Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Networking Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; University Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology - UIRMI (UPV/EHU-Fundación Eduardo Anitua), Vitoria, Spain; University of the Basque Country, Spain.
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McMillan A, McMillan N, Gupta N, Kanotra SP, Salem AK. 3D Bioprinting in Otolaryngology: A Review. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2203268. [PMID: 36921327 PMCID: PMC10502192 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202203268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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The evolution of tissue engineering and 3D bioprinting has allowed for increased opportunities to generate musculoskeletal tissue grafts that can enhance functional and aesthetic outcomes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Despite literature reporting successes in the fabrication of cartilage and bone scaffolds for applications in the head and neck, the full potential of this technology has yet to be realized. Otolaryngology as a field has always been at the forefront of new advancements and technology and is well poised to spearhead clinical application of these engineered tissues. In this review, current 3D bioprinting methods are described and an overview of potential cell types, bioinks, and bioactive factors available for musculoskeletal engineering using this technology is presented. The otologic, nasal, tracheal, and craniofacial bone applications of 3D bioprinting with a focus on engineered graft implantation in animal models to highlight the status of functional outcomes in vivo; a necessary step to future clinical translation are reviewed. Continued multidisciplinary efforts between material chemistry, biological sciences, and otolaryngologists will play a key role in the translation of engineered, 3D bioprinted constructs for head and neck surgery.
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- Alexandra McMillan
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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Qu Y, He S, Luo S, Zhao J, Liang R, Liao C, Zheng L. Photocrosslinkable, Injectable Locust Bean Gum Hydrogel Induces Chondrogenic Differentiation of Stem Cells for Cartilage Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2203079. [PMID: 36881328 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202203079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Due to the limited therapeutic efficacy of current treatments, articular cartilage regeneration is still challenging work. Scaffold-based tissue engineering provides a promising strategy for cartilage regeneration, but most scaffolds are limited by poor mechanical properties or unfavorable biocompatibility. Here, a novel photocrosslinkable, injectable locust bean gum (LBG)-methacrylate (MA) hydrogel is reported as a biomimetic extracellular matrix (ECM) for cartilage repair with minimal invasive operation. LBG-MA hydrogels show controllable degradation rate and improve mechanical properties and excellent biocompatibility. More importantly, LBG-MA hydrogel significantly induces bone mesenchymal stem cells to chondrogenic differentiation in vitro, as evidenced by high accumulation of cartilage-specific ECM components glycosaminoglycan and upregulated expression of key chondrogenic genes (collagen type II, aggrecan, and sex determining region Y-box9). Besides, the hydrogel is injectable, which can be in situ crosslinked via UV irradiation. Further, the photocrosslinkable hydrogels accelerate cartilage healing in vivo after 8 weeks of therapy. A strategy is provided here for photocrosslinkable, injectable, biodegradable scaffold fabrication based on native polysaccharide polymer for minimal invasive cartilage repair.
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- Yangyang Qu
- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, International Joint Laboratory on Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissues, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, International Joint Laboratory on Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissues, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, International Joint Laboratory on Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissues, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Ninth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Beihai, Guangxi, 536000, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, International Joint Laboratory on Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissues, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, International Joint Laboratory on Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissues, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- Pharmaceutical college, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, International Joint Laboratory on Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissues, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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Thomas J, Chopra V, Rajput S, Guha R, Chattopadhyay N, Ghosh D. Post-Implantation Stiffening by a Bioinspired, Double-Network, Self-Healing Hydrogel Facilitates Minimally Invasive Cell Delivery for Cartilage Regeneration. Biomacromolecules 2023. [PMID: 37376790 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Injectable hydrogels have demonstrated advantages in cartilage repair by enabling the delivery of cells through a minimally invasive approach. However, several injectable hydrogels suffer from rapid degradation and low mechanical strength. Moreover, higher mechanical stiffness in hydrogels can have a detrimental effect on post-implantation cell viability. To address these challenges, we developed an in situ forming bioinspired double network hydrogel (BDNH) that exhibits temperature-dependent stiffening after implantation. The BDNH mimics the microarchitecture of aggrecan, with hyaluronic acid-conjugated poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) providing rigidity and Schiff base crosslinked polymers serving as the ductile counterpart. BDNHs exhibited self-healing property and enhanced stiffness at physiological temperature. Excellent cell viability, long time cell proliferation, and cartilage specific matrix production were observed in the chondrocytes cultured in the BDNH hydrogel. Evidence of cartilage regeneration in a rabbit cartilage defect model using chondrocyte-laden BDNH has suggested it to be a potential candidate for cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Jijo Thomas
- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Division of Endocrinology and Centre for Research in ASTHI, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226031, India
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- Laboratory Animal Facility, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226031, India
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- Division of Endocrinology and Centre for Research in ASTHI, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226031, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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Qiu H, Deng J, Wei R, Wu X, Chen S, Yang Y, Gong C, Cui L, Si Z, Zhu Y, Wang R, Xiong D. A lubricant and adhesive hydrogel cross-linked from hyaluronic acid and chitosan for articular cartilage regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 243:125249. [PMID: 37295698 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Trauma-induced articular cartilage damages are common in clinical practice. Hydrogels have been used to fill the cartilage defects and act as extracellular matrices for cell migration and tissue regeneration. Lubrication and stability of the filler materials are essential to achieve a satisfying healing effect in cartilage regeneration. However, conventional hydrogels failed to provide a lubricous effect, or could not anchor to the wound to maintain a stable curing effect. Herein, we fabricated dually cross-linked hydrogels using oxidized hyaluronic acid (OHA) and N-(2-hydroxypropyl)-3-trimethylammonium chitosan chloride (HTCC) methacrylate (HTCCMA). The OHA/HTCCMA hydrogels, which were dynamically cross-linked and then covalently cross-linked by photo-irradiation, showed appropriate rheological properties and self-healing capability. The hydrogels exhibited moderate and stable tissue adhesion property due to formation of dynamic covalent bonds with the cartilage surface. The coefficient of friction values were 0.065 and 0.078 for the dynamically cross-linked and double-cross-linked hydrogels, respectively, demonstrating superior lubrication. In vitro studies showed that the hydrogels had good antibacterial ability and promoted cell proliferation. In vivo studies confirmed that the hydrogels were biocompatible and biodegradable, and exhibited a robust regenerating ability for articular cartilage. This lubricant-adhesive hydrogel is expected to be promising for the treatment of joint injuries as well as regeneration.
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- Haofeng Qiu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China; Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315300, PR China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315300, PR China; Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325035, PR China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315300, PR China; Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325035, PR China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315300, PR China; School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, PR China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315300, PR China; School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, PR China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315300, PR China; Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 325035, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637459, Singapore
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- School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, PR China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315300, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China.
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Pan Y, Li Y, Dong W, Jiang B, Yu Y, Chen Y. Role of nano-hydrogels coated exosomes in bone tissue repair. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1167012. [PMID: 37229488 PMCID: PMC10204869 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1167012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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With the development of nanotechnology, nanomaterials are widely applied in different areas. Some nanomaterials are designed to be biocompatible and can be used in the medical field, playing an important role in disease treatment. Exosomes are nanoscale vesicles with a diameter of 30-200 nm. Studies have shown that exosomes have the effect of angiogenesis, tissue (skin, tendon, cartilage, et al.) repair and reconstruction. Nano-hydrogels are hydrogels with a diameter of 200 nm or less and can be used as the carrier to transport the exosomes into the body. Some orthopedic diseases, such as bone defects and bone infections, are difficult to handle. The emergence of nano-hydrogels coated exosomes may provide a new idea to solve these problems, improving the prognosis of patients. This review summarizes the function of nano-hydrogels coated exosomes in bone tissue repair, intending to illustrate the potential use and application of nano-hydrogels coated exosomes in bone disease.
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- Yuqi Pan
- Department of Joint Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Cell–scaffold interactions in tissue engineering for oral and craniofacial reconstruction. Bioact Mater 2023; 23:16-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Ravi S, Chokkakula LPP, Giri PS, Korra G, Dey SR, Rath SN. 3D Bioprintable Hypoxia-Mimicking PEG-Based Nano Bioink for Cartilage Tissue Engineering. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:19921-19936. [PMID: 37058130 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c00389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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As hypoxia plays a significant role in the formation and maintenance of cartilage tissue, aiming to develop native hypoxia-mimicking tissue engineering scaffolds is an efficient method to treat articular cartilage (AC) defects. Cobalt (Co) is documented for its hypoxic-inducing effects in vitro by stabilizing the hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), a chief regulator of stem cell fate. Considering this, we developed a novel three-dimensional (3D) bioprintable hypoxia-mimicking nano bioink wherein cobalt nanowires (Co NWs) were incorporated into the poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) hydrogel system as a hypoxia-inducing agent and encapsulated with umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UMSCs). In the current study, we investigated the impact of Co NWs on the chondrogenic differentiation of UMSCs in the PEGDA hydrogel system. Herein, the hypoxia-mimicking nano bioink (PEGDA+Co NW) was rheologically optimized to bioprint geometrically stable cartilaginous constructs. The bioprinted 3D constructs were evaluated for their physicochemical characterization, swelling-degradation behavior, mechanical properties, cell proliferation, and the expression of chondrogenic markers by histological, immunofluorescence, and reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) methods. The results disclosed that, compared to the control (PEGDA) group, the hypoxia-mimicking nano bioink (PEGDA+Co NW) group outperformed in print fidelity and mechanical properties. Furthermore, live/dead staining, double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) content, and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) content demonstrated that adding low amounts of Co NWs (<20 ppm) into PEGDA hydrogel system supported UMSC adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. Histological and immunofluorescence staining of the PEGDA+Co NW bioprinted structures revealed the production of type 2 collagen (COL2) and sulfated GAGs, rendering it a feasible option for cartilage repair. It was further corroborated by a significant upregulation of the hypoxia-mediated chondrogenic and downregulation of the hypertrophic/osteogenic marker expression. In conclusion, the hypoxia-mimicking hydrogel system, including PEGDA and Co2+ ions, synergistically directs the UMSCs toward the chondrocyte lineage without using expensive growth factors and provides an alternative strategy for translational applications in the cartilage tissue engineering field.
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- Subhashini Ravi
- Regenerative Medicine and Stem cell Laboratory (RMS), Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi 502284, Telangana, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi 502284, Telangana, India
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- Regenerative Medicine and Stem cell Laboratory (RMS), Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi 502284, Telangana, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sri Manjeera Super Specialty Hospital, Sangareddy 502001, Medak, Telangana, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi 502284, Telangana, India
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- Regenerative Medicine and Stem cell Laboratory (RMS), Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi 502284, Telangana, India
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Castañeda-Rodríguez S, González-Torres M, Ribas-Aparicio RM, Del Prado-Audelo ML, Leyva-Gómez G, Gürer ES, Sharifi-Rad J. Recent advances in modified poly (lactic acid) as tissue engineering materials. J Biol Eng 2023; 17:21. [PMID: 36941601 PMCID: PMC10029204 DOI: 10.1186/s13036-023-00338-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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As an emerging science, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine focus on developing materials to replace, restore or improve organs or tissues and enhancing the cellular capacity to proliferate, migrate and differentiate into different cell types and specific tissues. Renewable resources have been used to develop new materials, resulting in attempts to produce various environmentally friendly biomaterials. Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) is a biopolymer known to be biodegradable and it is produced from the fermentation of carbohydrates. PLA can be combined with other polymers to produce new biomaterials with suitable physicochemical properties for tissue engineering applications. Here, the advances in modified PLA as tissue engineering materials are discussed in light of its drawbacks, such as biological inertness, low cell adhesion, and low degradation rate, and the efforts conducted to address these challenges toward the design of new enhanced alternative biomaterials.
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- Samanta Castañeda-Rodríguez
- Conacyt & Laboratorio de Biotecnología, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Conacyt & Laboratorio de Biotecnología, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico.
- Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico.
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- Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
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Yu H, Zhao L, Wang L. Double‐network
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/gelatin/borax hydrogels with self‐healing, strength, stretchable, stable, and transparent properties. J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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- Huanyang Yu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin Jianzhu University Changchun People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin Jianzhu University Changchun People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Building Energy‐Saving Technology Engineering of Jilin Provincial, School of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin Jianzhu University Changchun People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin Jianzhu University Changchun People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Building Energy‐Saving Technology Engineering of Jilin Provincial, School of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin Jianzhu University Changchun People's Republic of China
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Talaei A, O'Connell CD, Sayyar S, Maher M, Yue Z, Choong PF, Wallace GG. Optimizing the composition of gelatin methacryloyl and hyaluronic acid methacryloyl hydrogels to maximize mechanical and transport properties using response surface methodology. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:526-537. [PMID: 36269163 PMCID: PMC10092314 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35169] [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: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Hydrogel materials are promising candidates in cartilage tissue engineering as they provide a 3D porous environment for cell proliferation and the development of new cartilage tissue. Both the mechanical and transport properties of hydrogel scaffolds influence the ability of encapsulated cells to produce neocartilage. In photocrosslinkable hydrogels, both of these material properties can be tuned by changing the crosslinking density. However, the interdependent nature of the structural, physical and biological properties of photocrosslinkable hydrogels means that optimizing composition is typically a complicated process, involving sequential and/or iterative steps of physiochemical and biological characterization. The combinational nature of the variables indicates that an exhaustive analysis of all reasonable concentration ranges would be impractical. Herein, response surface methodology (RSM) was used to efficiently optimize the composition of a hybrid of gelatin-methacryloyl (GelMA) and hyaluronic acid methacryloyl (HAMA) with respect to both mechanical and transport properties. RSM was employed to investigate the effect of GelMA, HAMA, and photoinitiator concentration on the shear modulus and diffusion coefficient of the hydrogel membrane. Two mathematical models were fitted to the experimental data and used to predict the optimum hydrogel composition. Finally, the optimal composition was tested and compared with the predicted values.
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- Alireza Talaei
- ARC ITTC in Additive Biomanufacturing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES), Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, AIIM Facility, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,BioFab3D, Aikenhead Center for Medical Discovery, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES), Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, AIIM Facility, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.,Australian National Fabrication Facility-Materials Node, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES), Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, AIIM Facility, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.,Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organization, Manufacturing Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES), Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, AIIM Facility, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Orthopaedic Department, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- ARC ITTC in Additive Biomanufacturing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES), Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, AIIM Facility, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.,Australian National Fabrication Facility-Materials Node, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Aswathy J, Resmi R, Joseph J, Joseph R, John A, Abraham A. Calotropis gigantea incorporated alginate dialdehyde-gelatin hydrogels for cartilage tissue regeneration in Osteoarthritis. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2023]
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Qiu F, Fan X, Chen W, Xu C, Li Y, Xie R. Recent Progress in Hydrogel-Based Synthetic Cartilage: Focus on Lubrication and Load-Bearing Capacities. Gels 2023; 9:gels9020144. [PMID: 36826314 PMCID: PMC9957070 DOI: 10.3390/gels9020144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Articular cartilage (AC), which covers the ends of bones in joints, particularly the knee joints, provides a robust interface to maintain frictionless movement during daily life due to its remarkable lubricating and load-bearing capacities. However, osteoarthritis (OA), characterized by the progressive degradation of AC, compromises the properties of AC and thus leads to frayed and rough interfaces between the bones, which subsequently accelerates the progression of OA. Hydrogels, composed of highly hydrated and interconnected polymer chains, are potential candidates for AC replacement due to their physical and chemical properties being similar to those of AC. In this review, we summarize the recent progress of hydrogel-based synthetic cartilage, or cartilage-like hydrogels, with a particular focus on their lubrication and load-bearing properties. The different formulations, current limitations, and challenges of such hydrogels are also discussed. Moreover, we discuss the future directions of hydrogel-based synthetic cartilage to repair and even regenerate the damaged AC.
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- Fei Qiu
- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Bio-Fabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Bio-Fabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Bio-Fabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Bio-Fabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Ganzhou 341000, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- Correspondence: (Y.L.); (R.X.)
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Bio-Fabrication in Tissue Engineering of Jiangxi Province, Ganzhou 341000, China
- School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- Correspondence: (Y.L.); (R.X.)
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Pan M, Wang P, Xu Z, Kuai Y. High‐strength, ultrastretchable hydrophobic association hydrogel reinforced by tailored modified carboxymethyl cellulose. J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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- Min Pan
- School of Chemical Engineering Changchun University of Technology Chang Chun China
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- School of Chemical Engineering Changchun University of Technology Chang Chun China
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- School of Chemical Engineering Changchun University of Technology Chang Chun China
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- School of Chemical Engineering Changchun University of Technology Chang Chun China
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Dehghan-Baniani D, Mehrjou B, Chu PK, Lee WYW, Wu H. Recent Advances in "Functional Engineering of Articular Cartilage Zones by Polymeric Biomaterials Mediated with Physical, Mechanical, and Biological/Chemical Cues". Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 12:e2202581. [PMID: 36571465 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202202581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Articular cartilage (AC) plays an unquestionable role in joint movements but unfortunately the healing capacity is restricted due to its avascular and acellular nature. While cartilage tissue engineering has been lifesaving, it is very challenging to remodel the complex cartilage composition and architecture with gradient physio-mechanical properties vital to proper tissue functions. To address these issues, a better understanding of the intrinsic AC properties and how cells respond to stimuli from the external microenvironment must be better understood. This is essential in order to take one step closer to producing functional cartilaginous constructs for clinical use. Recently, biopolymers have aroused much attention due to their versatility, processability, and flexibility because the properties can be tailored to match the requirements of AC. This review highlights polymeric scaffolds developed in the past decade for reconstruction of zonal AC layers including the superficial zone, middle zone, and deep zone by means of exogenous stimuli such as physical, mechanical, and biological/chemical signals. The mimicked properties are reviewed in terms of the biochemical composition and organization, cell fate (morphology, orientation, and differentiation), as well as mechanical properties and finally, the challenges and potential ways to tackle them are discussed.
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- Dorsa Dehghan-Baniani
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Division of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China.,Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, SH Ho Scoliosis Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, SH Ho Scoliosis Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Joint Scoliosis Research Centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Nanjing University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine, CUHK InnoHK Centres, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Division of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China.,Department of Chemistry and the Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clearwater Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Injectable decellularized cartilage matrix hydrogel encapsulating urine-derived stem cells for immunomodulatory and cartilage defect regeneration. NPJ Regen Med 2022; 7:75. [PMID: 36550127 PMCID: PMC9780205 DOI: 10.1038/s41536-022-00269-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Reconstruction of complex cartilage defects has remained a great challenge for tissue engineering due to the lack of stem cells and chronic inflammation within the joint. In this study, we have developed an injectable pig cartilage-derived decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) hydrogels for the repair of cartilage defects, which has shown sound biocompatibility and immunomodulatory capacity both in vitro and in vivo. The dECM hydrogels can enhance the chondrogenic differentiation of human urine-derived stem cells (USCs). As shown by in vitro experiment, the USCs in the dECM hydrogels have survived, proliferated, and produced a mass of cartilage-specific extracellular matrix containing collagen II and aggrecan. And the USCs-laden dECM hydrogels have shown the capacity to promote the secretion of extracellular matrix, modulate the immune response and promote cartilage regeneration in the rat model for cartilage defect.
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Ju Y, Hu Y, Yang P, Xie X, Fang B. Extracellular vesicle-loaded hydrogels for tissue repair and regeneration. Mater Today Bio 2022; 18:100522. [PMID: 36593913 PMCID: PMC9803958 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are a collective term for nanoscale or microscale vesicles secreted by cells that play important biological roles. Mesenchymal stem cells are a class of cells with the potential for self-healing and multidirectional differentiation. In recent years, numerous studies have shown that EVs, especially those secreted by mesenchymal stem cells, can promote the repair and regeneration of various tissues and, thus, have significant potential in regenerative medicine. However, due to the rapid clearance capacity of the circulatory system, EVs are barely able to act persistently at specific sites for repair of target tissues. Hydrogels have good biocompatibility and loose and porous structural properties that allow them to serve as EV carriers, thereby prolonging the retention in certain specific areas and slowing the release of EVs. When EVs are needed to function at specific sites, the EV-loaded hydrogels can stand as an excellent approach. In this review, we first introduce the sources, roles, and extraction and characterization methods of EVs and describe their current application status. We then review the different types of hydrogels and discuss factors influencing their abilities to carry and release EVs. We summarize several strategies for loading EVs into hydrogels and characterizing EV-loaded hydrogels. Furthermore, we discuss application strategies for EV-loaded hydrogels and review their specific applications in tissue regeneration and repair. This article concludes with a summary of the current state of research on EV-loaded hydrogels and an outlook on future research directions, which we hope will provide promising ideas for researchers.
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Key Words
- 4-arm-PEG-MAL, four-armed polyethylene glycol (PEG) functionalized with maleimide group
- AD/CS/RSF, alginate-dopamine chondroitin sulfate and regenerated silk fibroin
- ADSC, Adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells
- ADSC-EVs, adipose mesenchymal stem cells derived EVs
- ADSC-Exos, adipose mesenchymal stem cells derived exosomes
- ATRP, Atom transfer radical polymerization
- BCA, bicinchoninic acid
- BMSC, Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
- BMSC-EVs, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells derived EVs
- BMSC-Exos, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells derived exosomes
- CGC, chitosan-gelatin-chondroitin sulfate
- CL, chitosan lactate
- CNS, central nervous system
- CPCs, cardiac progenitor cells
- CS-g-PEG, chitosan-g-PEG
- DPSC-Exos, dental pulp stem cells derived exosomes
- ECM, extracellular matrix
- EGF, epidermal growth factor
- EVMs, extracellular vesicles mimetics
- EVs, Extracellular vesicles
- Exos, Exosomes
- Exosome
- Extracellular vesicle
- FEEs, functionally engineered EVs
- FGF, fibroblast growth factor
- GelMA, Gelatin methacryloyl
- HA, Hyaluronic acid
- HAMA, Hyaluronic acid methacryloyl
- HG, nano-hydroxyapatite-gelatin
- HIF-1 α, hypoxia-inducible factor-1 α
- HS-HA, hypoxia-sensitive hyaluronic acid
- HUVEC, human umbilical vein endothelial cell
- Hydrogel
- LAP, Lithium Phenyl (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphinate
- LSCM, laser scanning confocal microscopy
- MC-CHO, Aldehyde methylcellulose
- MMP, matrix metalloproteinase
- MNs, microneedles
- MSC-EVs, mesenchymal stem cells derived EVs
- MSC-Exos, mesenchymal stem cells derived exosomes
- MSCs, mesenchymal stem cells
- NPCs, neural progenitor cells
- NTA, nanoparticle tracking analysis
- OHA, oxidized hyaluronic acid
- OSA, oxidized sodium alginate
- PDA, Polydopamine
- PDLLA, poly(D l-lactic acid)
- PDNPs-PELA, Polydopamine nanoparticles incorporated poly (ethylene glycol)-poly(ε-cap-rolactone-co-lactide)
- PEG, Polyethylene glycol
- PF-127, Pluronic F-127
- PHEMA, phenoxyethyl methacrylate
- PIC, photo-induced imine crosslinking
- PKA, protein kinase A system
- PLA, Poly lactic acid
- PLGA, polylactic acid-hydroxy acetic acid copolymer
- PLLA, poly(l-lactic acid)
- PPy, polypyrrole
- PVA, polyvinyl alcohol
- RDRP, Reversible deactivation radical polymerization
- Regeneration
- SCI, spinal cord injury
- SEM, Scanning electron microscopy
- SF, Silk fibroin
- SPT, single-particle tracking
- TEM, transmission electron microscopy
- Tissue repair
- UMSC, umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells
- UMSC-EVs, umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells derived EVs
- UMSC-Exos, umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells derived exosomes
- UV, ultraviolet
- VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor
- VEGF-R, vascular endothelial growth factor receptor
- WB, western blotting
- dECM, decellularized ECM
- hiPS-MSC-Exos, human induced pluripotent stem cell-MSC-derived exosomes
- iPS-CPCs, pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiac progenitors
- nHP, nanohydroxyapatite/poly-ε-caprolactone
- sEVs, small extracellular vesicles
- β-TCP, β-Tricalcium Phosphate
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- Yikun Ju
- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China,Corresponding author.
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Todros S, Spadoni S, Barbon S, Stocco E, Confalonieri M, Porzionato A, Pavan PG. Compressive Mechanical Behavior of Partially Oxidized Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogels for Cartilage Tissue Repair. BIOENGINEERING (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:bioengineering9120789. [PMID: 36550995 PMCID: PMC9774902 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9120789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels are extensively used as scaffolds for tissue engineering, although their biodegradation properties have not been optimized yet. To overcome this limitation, partially oxidized PVA has been developed by means of different oxidizing agents, obtaining scaffolds with improved biodegradability. The oxidation reaction also allows tuning the mechanical properties, which are essential for effective use in vivo. In this work, the compressive mechanical behavior of native and partially oxidized PVA hydrogels is investigated, to evaluate the effect of different oxidizing agents, i.e., potassium permanganate, bromine, and iodine. For this purpose, PVA hydrogels are tested by means of indentation tests, also considering the time-dependent mechanical response. Indentation results show that the oxidation reduces the compressive stiffness from about 2.3 N/mm for native PVA to 1.1 ÷ 1.4 N/mm for oxidized PVA. During the consolidation, PVA hydrogels exhibit a force reduction of about 40% and this behavior is unaffected by the oxidizing treatment. A poroviscoelastic constitutive model is developed to describe the time-dependent mechanical response, accounting for the viscoelastic polymer matrix properties and the flow of water molecules within the matrix during long-term compression. This model allows to estimate the long-term Young's modulus of PVA hydrogels in drained conditions (66 kPa for native PVA and 34-42 kPa for oxidized PVA) and can be exploited to evaluate their performances under compressive stress in vivo, as in the case of cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Silvia Todros
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, via Venezia 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, via Venezia 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Neurosciences, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, via A. Gabelli 65, 35121 Padova, Italy
- L.i.f.e.L.a.b. Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria (CORIS), Regione Veneto, via N. Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, via A. Gabelli 65, 35121 Padova, Italy
- L.i.f.e.L.a.b. Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria (CORIS), Regione Veneto, via N. Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, via Venezia 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, via A. Gabelli 65, 35121 Padova, Italy
- L.i.f.e.L.a.b. Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria (CORIS), Regione Veneto, via N. Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, via Venezia 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
- Fondazione Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica Città della Speranza, Corso Stati Uniti 4, 35127 Padova, Italy
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Combining thermosensitive physical self-assembly and covalent cycloaddition chemistry as simultaneous dual cross-linking mechanisms for the preparation of injectable hydrogels with tuneable properties. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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3D Bioprinting of Smart Oxygen-Releasing Cartilage Scaffolds. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040252. [PMID: 36412893 PMCID: PMC9680294 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Three-dimensional bioprinting is a powerful technique for manufacturing improved engineered tissues. Three-dimensional bioprinted hydrogels have significantly advanced the medical field to repair cartilage tissue, allowing for such constructs to be loaded with different components, such as cells, nanoparticles, and/or drugs. Cartilage, as an avascular tissue, presents extreme difficulty in self-repair when it has been damaged. In this way, hydrogels with optimal chemical and physical properties have been researched to respond to external stimuli and release various bioactive agents to further promote a desired tissue response. For instance, methacryloyl gelatin (GelMA) is a type of modified hydrogel that allows for the encapsulation of cells, as well as oxygen-releasing nanoparticles that, in the presence of an aqueous medium and through controlled porosity and swelling, allow for internal and external environmental exchanges. This review explores the 3D bioprinting of hydrogels, with a particular focus on GelMA hydrogels, to repair cartilage tissue. Recent advances and future perspectives are described.
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Luo M, Chen M, Bai J, Chen T, He S, Peng W, Wang J, Zhi W, Weng J. A bionic composite hydrogel with dual regulatory functions for the osteochondral repair. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 219:112821. [PMID: 36108368 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Due to the avascular nature of cartilage, it is difficult to heal and regenerate spontaneously after injury. At present, tissue engineering has become a promising strategy for repairing damaged cartilage, but the use of seed cells and growth factors is limited. In addition, the importance of mechanical compatibility of scaffold materials is often ignored. In this study, osteochondral scaffold was designed as a bilayer structure with a dense γ-Polyglutamic acid/carboxymethyl chitosan/bacterial cellulose (PGA/CMCS/BC) hydrogel cartilage layer and a porous nano HA-containing PGA/CMCS/BC hydrogel osteogenic layer. In addition, bioactive ions were introduced into the hydrogel scaffold to adjust the mechanical and swelling properties of the material to match the mechanical properties of natural articular cartilage. At the same time, based on the structural characteristics of bone and cartilage, magnesium and copper ions were introduced into the double-layer hydrogel scaffold, respectively, to prepare the cartilage layer and the bone layer, which endowed the material with excellent antibacterial properties and achieved the purpose of the integrated repair of bone and cartilage. The results showed that, after adding magnesium ions, the tensile breaking strength of material was increased from 0.66 MPa to 1.37 MPa,the corresponding compression modulus of the material (strain 0-12%) increased from 0.15 MPa to 0.58 MPa whilst the maximum mass swelling rate decreased from 155% to 75%. The results of in vivo experiments show that the group with bioactive ions had a much better effect on the repair of osteochondral defects, compared with group without bioactive ions, demonstrating such double ion regulation strategy is a very practical strategy for the treatment of osteochondral defects.
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- Minyue Luo
- Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.
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- Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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Phan VHG, Murugesan M, Nguyen PPT, Luu CH, Le NHH, Nguyen HT, Manivasagan P, Jang ES, Li Y, Thambi T. Biomimetic injectable hydrogel based on silk fibroin/hyaluronic acid embedded with methylprednisolone for cartilage regeneration. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 219:112859. [PMID: 36162179 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Articular cartilage injury is characterized by limited self-repair capacity due to the shortage of blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves. Hence, this study aims to exploit a classic injectable hydrogel platform that can restore the cartilage defects with minimally invasive surgery, which is similar to the natural extracellular microenvironment, and highly porous network for cell adhesion and proliferation. In this study, an injectable scaffold system comprised of silk fibroin (SF) and hyaluronic acid (HA) was developed to adapt the above requirements. Besides, methylprednisolone (MP) was encapsulated by SF/HA scaffold for alleviating inflammation. The SF/HA hydrogel scaffold was prepared by chemical cross-linking between the lysine residues of SF via Schiff base formation, and pore diameter of the obtained hydrogels was 100.47 ± 32.09 µm. The highly porous nature of hydrogel could further benefit the soft tissue regeneration. Compared with HA-free hydrogels, SF/HA hydrogel showed more controlled release on MP. In ovo experiment of chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) demonstrated that SF/HA hydrogels not altered the angiogenesis and formation of blood vessels, thus making it suitable for cartilage regeneration. Furthermore, in vivo gel formation was validated in mice model, suggesting in situ gel formation of SF/HA hydrogels. More importantly, SF/HA hydrogels exhibited the controlled biodegradation. Overall, SF/HA hydrogels provide further insights to the preparation of effective scaffold for tissue regeneration and pave the way to improve the articular cartilage injury treatment.
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- V H Giang Phan
- Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin si, Gyeonggi do 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Daehak-ro 61, Gumi, Gyeongbuk 39177, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Daehak-ro 61, Gumi, Gyeongbuk 39177, Republic of Korea
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- College of Materials and Textile Engineering & Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, Zhejiang Province, PR China.
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin si, Gyeonggi do 17104, Republic of Korea.
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A Macroporous Cryogel with Enhanced Mechanical Properties for Osteochondral Regeneration In vivo. CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10118-022-2835-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Gao C, Fu L, Yu Y, Zhang X, Yang X, Cai Q. Strategy of a cell-derived extracellular matrix for the construction of an osteochondral interlayer. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:6472-6485. [PMID: 36173310 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm01230h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Osteochondral defects pose an enormous challenge due to the lack of an effective repair strategy. To tackle this issue, the importance of a calcified cartilage interlayer (CCL) in modulating osteochondral regeneration should be valued. Herein, we proposed that an extracellular matrix (ECM) derived from a suitable cell source might efficiently promote the formation of calcified cartilage. To the end, cell sheets from four kinds of cells, including bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), pre-osteoblasts (MC3T3), chondrocytes (Cho), and artificially induced hypertrophic chondrocytes (HCho), were obtained by seeding the cells on electrospun fibrous meshes, followed by decellularization to prepare decellularized ECMs (D-ECMs) for BMSC re-seeding and differentiation studies. For cell proliferation, the BMSC-derived D-ECM exhibited the strongest promotion effect. For inducing the hypertrophic phenotype of re-seeded BMSCs, both the BMSC-derived and HCho-derived D-ECMs demonstrated stronger capacity in up-regulating the depositions of related proteins and the expressions of marker genes, as compared to the MC3T3-derived and Cho-derived D-ECMs. Accordingly, from the histological results of their subcutaneous implantation in rats, both the BMSC-derived and HCho-derived D-ECMs displayed obvious Masson's trichrome and Safranin-O/Fast-Green staining colors simultaneously, representing the characteristics related to osteogenesis and chondrogenesis. Differently, MC3T3-derived and Cho-derived D-ECMs were mainly detected during the osteogenic or chondrogenic expression, respectively. These findings confirmed that the BMSC-derived D-ECM could induce hypertrophic chondrocytes, though being a little inferior to the HCho-derived D-ECM. Overall, the BMSC-derived D-ECM could be a potential material in constructing the interlayer for osteochondral tissue engineering scaffolds to improve the regeneration efficiency.
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- Chenyuan Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China. .,Foshan (Southern China) Institute for New Materials, Foshan 528200, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
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Zhu S, Li Y, He Z, Ji L, Zhang W, Tong Y, Luo J, Yu D, Zhang Q, Bi Q. Advanced injectable hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:954501. [PMID: 36159703 PMCID: PMC9493100 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.954501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The rapid development of tissue engineering makes it an effective strategy for repairing cartilage defects. The significant advantages of injectable hydrogels for cartilage injury include the properties of natural extracellular matrix (ECM), good biocompatibility, and strong plasticity to adapt to irregular cartilage defect surfaces. These inherent properties make injectable hydrogels a promising tool for cartilage tissue engineering. This paper reviews the research progress on advanced injectable hydrogels. The cross-linking method and structure of injectable hydrogels are thoroughly discussed. Furthermore, polymers, cells, and stimulators commonly used in the preparation of injectable hydrogels are thoroughly reviewed. Finally, we summarize the research progress of the latest advanced hydrogels for cartilage repair and the future challenges for injectable hydrogels.
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- Senbo Zhu
- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Operating Room, Department of Nursing, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Qing Bi,
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Chen X, Han S, Wu W, Wu Z, Yuan Y, Wu J, Liu C. Harnessing 4D Printing Bioscaffolds for Advanced Orthopedics. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2106824. [PMID: 35060321 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202106824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The development of programmable functional biomaterials makes 4D printing add a new dimension, time (t), based on 3D structures (x, y, z), therefore, 4D printed constructs could transform their morphology or function over time in response to environmental stimuli. Nowadays, highly efficient bone defect repair remains challenging in clinics. Combining programmable biomaterials, living cells, and bioactive factors, 4D bioprinting provides greater potential for constructing dynamic, personalized, and precise bone tissue engineering scaffolds by complex structure formation and functional maturation. Therefore, 4D bioprinting has been regarded as the next generation of bone repair technology. This review focuses on 4D printing and its advantages in orthopedics. The applications of different smart biomaterials and 4D printing strategies are briefly introduced. Furthermore, one summarizes the recent advancements of 4D printing in bone tissue engineering, uncovering the addressed and unaddressed medical requirements. In addition, current challenges and future perspectives are further discussed, which will offer more inspiration about the clinical transformation of this emerging 4D bioprinting technology in bone regeneration.
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- Xi Chen
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instrument of Guangdong Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instrument of Guangdong Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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Sringam J, Pankongadisak P, Trongsatitkul T, Suppakarn N. Improving Mechanical Properties of Starch-Based Hydrogels Using Double Network Strategy. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14173552. [PMID: 36080626 PMCID: PMC9460441 DOI: 10.3390/polym14173552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This work aims to improve the mechanical properties of starch-based hydrogels using a double-network (DN) strategy. The single network (SN) starch hydrogel was first prepared using glutaraldehyde as a crosslinker. The compressive properties of the SN hydrogels were influenced by both crosslinker content and crosslinking time. The SN starch hydrogel possessing the best mechanical properties was then fabricated into DN hydrogels. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and borax were used as a secondary polymer and a crosslinker, respectively. The PVA–borax complexation partly enhanced the DN hydrogel’s compressive modulus by 30% and its toughness by 39%. DN hydrogels were found to have denser microstructures than SN hydrogels. To be specific, their walls thickened and grew more continuous while their pores shrank. The increased crosslinking density resulted in changes to the microstructure, which were well correlated with their porosity and water uptake capacity. An in vitro cytotoxicity test of the DN hydrogels revealed that they were non-toxic to chondrocytes. This work demonstrated that double networking is a simple but effective strategy for improving mechanical properties of starch-based hydrogels without sacrificing their biocompatibility. This approach can be used to tailor hydrogel properties to fulfill requirements for biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering and other related fields.
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- Jiradet Sringam
- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Biomechanics Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Correspondence: (T.T.); (N.S.)
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- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Microbial Technology for Agricultural Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Correspondence: (T.T.); (N.S.)
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