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Lan X, Ma Z, Dimitrov A, Kunze M, Mulet-Sierra A, Ansari K, Osswald M, Seikaly H, Boluk Y, Adesida AB. Double crosslinked hyaluronic acid and collagen as a potential bioink for cartilage tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:132819. [PMID: 38830498 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132819] [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: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
Abstract
The avascular nature of hyaline cartilage results in limited spontaneous self-repair and regenerative capabilities when damaged. Recent advances in three-dimensional bioprinting have enabled the precise dispensing of cell-laden biomaterials, commonly referred to as 'bioinks', which are emerging as promising solutions for tissue regeneration. An effective bioink for cartilage tissue engineering needs to create a micro-environment that promotes cell differentiation and supports neocartilage tissue formation. In this study, we introduced an innovative bioink composed of photocurable acrylated type I collagen (COLMA), thiol-modified hyaluronic acid (THA), and poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) for 3D bioprinting cartilage grafts using human nasal chondrocytes. Both collagen and hyaluronic acid, being key components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in the human body, provide essential biological cues for tissue regeneration. We evaluated three formulations - COLMA, COLMA+THA, and COLMA+THA+PEGDA - for their printability, cell viability, structural integrity, and capabilities in forming cartilage-like ECM. The addition of THA and PEGDA significantly enhanced these properties, showcasing the potential of this bioink in advancing applications in cartilage repair and reconstructive surgery.
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- Xiaoyi Lan
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Department of Surgery, Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery & Surgical Research, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery & Surgical Research, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery & Surgical Research, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery & Surgical Research, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery & Surgical Research, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM), Misericordia Community Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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- Department of Surgery, Divisions of Orthopedic Surgery & Surgical Research, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Qiu Y, Yang T, Zhang H, Dai H, Gao H, Feng W, Xu D, Duan J. The application of pH-responsive hyaluronic acid-based essential oils hydrogels with enhanced anti-biofilm and wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 275:133559. [PMID: 38955300 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133559] [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: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
Abstract
pH could play vital role in the wound healing process due to the bacterial metabolites, which is one essential aspect of desirable wound dressings lies in being pH-responsive. This work has prepared a degradable hyaluronic acid hydrogel dressing with wound pH response-ability. The aldehyde-modified hyaluronic acid (AHA) was obtained, followed by complex mixture formation of eugenol and oregano antibacterial essential oil in the AHA-CMCS hydrogel through the Schiff base reaction with carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS). This hydrogel composite presents pH-responsiveness, its disintegration mass in acidic environment (pH = 5.5) is 4 times that of neutral (pH = 7.2), in which the eugenol release rate increases from 37.6 % to 82.1 %. In vitro antibacterial and in vivo wound healing investigations verified that hydrogels loaded with essential oils have additional 5 times biofilm removal efficiency, and significantly accelerate wound healing. Given its excellent anti-biofilm and target-release properties, the broad application of this hydrogel in bacteria-associated wound management is anticipated.
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- Yuanhao Qiu
- College of Medicine, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan, Henan 467000, China; College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Medicine, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan, Henan 467000, China
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- College of Medicine, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan, Henan 467000, China
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- College of Medicine, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan, Henan 467000, China
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- College of Medicine, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan, Henan 467000, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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Wang Y, Zhong F, Xiao F, Li J, Liu X, Ni G, Wang T, Zhang W. Host-defence caerin 1.1 and 1.9 peptides suppress glioblastoma U87 and U118 cell proliferation through the modulation of mitochondrial respiration and induce the downregulation of CHI3L1. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0304149. [PMID: 38848430 PMCID: PMC11161062 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, poses a significant global health challenge with a considerable mortality rate. With the predicted increase in glioblastoma incidence, there is an urgent need for more effective treatment strategies. In this study, we explore the potential of caerin 1.1 and 1.9, host defence peptides derived from an Australian tree frog, in inhibiting glioblastoma U87 and U118 cell growth. Our findings demonstrate the inhibitory impact of caerin 1.1 and 1.9 on cell growth through CCK8 assays. Additionally, these peptides effectively curtail the migration of glioblastoma cells in a cell scratch assay, exhibiting varying inhibitory effects among different cell lines. Notably, the peptides hinder the G0/S phase replication in both U87 and U118 cells, pointing to their impact on the cell cycle. Furthermore, caerin 1.1 and 1.9 show the ability to enter the cytoplasm of glioblastoma cells, influencing the morphology of mitochondria. Proteomics experiments reveal intriguing insights, with a decrease in CHI3L1 expression and an increase in PZP and JUNB expression after peptide treatment. These proteins play roles in cell energy metabolism and inflammatory response, suggesting a multifaceted impact on glioblastoma cells. In conclusion, our study underscores the substantial anticancer potential of caerin 1.1 and 1.9 against glioblastoma cells. These findings propose the peptides as promising candidates for further exploration in the realm of glioblastoma management, offering new avenues for developing effective treatment strategies.
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- Yichen Wang
- The First Affiliated Hospital/Clinical Medical School, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital/Clinical Medical School, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Zhongˈao Biomedical Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital/Clinical Medical School, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital/Clinical Medical School, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Zhongˈao Biomedical Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital/Clinical Medical School, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Zhongˈao Biomedical Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
- Cancer Research Institute, First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital/Clinical Medical School, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Zhongˈao Biomedical Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
- Cancer Research Institute, First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Centre for Bioinnovation, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore BC, QLD, Australia
- School of Science, Technology and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore BC, QLD, Australia
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- The First Affiliated Hospital/Clinical Medical School, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Cancer Research Institute, First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy for Pituitary Disease, Guangzhou, China
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Kondapaneni RV, Gurung SK, Nakod PS, Goodarzi K, Yakati V, Lenart NA, Rao SS. Glioblastoma mechanobiology at multiple length scales. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 160:213860. [PMID: 38640876 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213860] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), a primary brain cancer, is one of the most aggressive forms of human cancer, with a very low patient survival rate. A characteristic feature of GBM is the diffuse infiltration of tumor cells into the surrounding brain extracellular matrix (ECM) that provide biophysical, topographical, and biochemical cues. In particular, ECM stiffness and composition is known to play a key role in controlling various GBM cell behaviors including proliferation, migration, invasion, as well as the stem-like state and response to chemotherapies. In this review, we discuss the mechanical characteristics of the GBM microenvironment at multiple length scales, and how biomaterial scaffolds such as polymeric hydrogels, and fibers, as well as microfluidic chip-based platforms have been employed as tissue mimetic models to study GBM mechanobiology. We also highlight how such tissue mimetic models can impact the field of GBM mechanobiology.
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- Raghu Vamsi Kondapaneni
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA.
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Gholamali I, Vu TT, Jo SH, Park SH, Lim KT. Exploring the Progress of Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels: Synthesis, Characteristics, and Wide-Ranging Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2439. [PMID: 38793505 PMCID: PMC11123044 DOI: 10.3390/ma17102439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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This comprehensive review delves into the world of hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogels, exploring their creation, characteristics, research methodologies, and uses. HA hydrogels stand out among natural polysaccharides due to their distinct features. Their exceptional biocompatibility makes them a top choice for diverse biomedical purposes, with a great ability to coexist harmoniously with living cells and tissues. Furthermore, their biodegradability permits their gradual breakdown by bodily enzymes, enabling the creation of temporary frameworks for tissue engineering endeavors. Additionally, since HA is a vital component of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in numerous tissues, HA hydrogels can replicate the ECM's structure and functions. This mimicry is pivotal in tissue engineering applications by providing an ideal setting for cellular growth and maturation. Various cross-linking techniques like chemical, physical, enzymatic, and hybrid methods impact the mechanical strength, swelling capacity, and degradation speed of the hydrogels. Assessment tools such as rheological analysis, electron microscopy, spectroscopy, swelling tests, and degradation studies are employed to examine their attributes. HA-based hydrogels feature prominently in tissue engineering, drug distribution, wound recovery, ophthalmology, and cartilage mending. Crafting HA hydrogels enables the production of biomaterials with sought-after qualities, offering avenues for advancements in the realm of biomedicine.
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- Iman Gholamali
- Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; (I.G.); (S.-H.J.)
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- Department of Smart Green Technology Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea;
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- Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; (I.G.); (S.-H.J.)
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- Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea; (I.G.); (S.-H.J.)
- Major of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Display Semiconductor Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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Rane A, Tate S, Sumey JL, Zhong Q, Zong H, Purow B, Caliari SR, Swami NS. Open-Top Patterned Hydrogel-Laden 3D Glioma Cell Cultures for Creation of Dynamic Chemotactic Gradients to Direct Cell Migration. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:3470-3477. [PMID: 38652035 PMCID: PMC11094679 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00041] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
Abstract
The laminar flow profiles in microfluidic systems coupled to rapid diffusion at flow streamlines have been widely utilized to create well-controlled chemical gradients in cell cultures for spatially directing cell migration. However, within hydrogel-based closed microfluidic systems of limited depth (≤0.1 mm), the biomechanical cues for the cell culture are dominated by cell interactions with channel surfaces rather than with the hydrogel microenvironment. Also, leaching of poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) constituents in closed systems and the adsorption of small molecules to PDMS alter chemotactic profiles. To address these limitations, we present the patterning and integration of a PDMS-free open fluidic system, wherein the cell-laden hydrogel directly adjoins longitudinal channels that are designed to create chemotactic gradients across the 3D culture width, while maintaining uniformity across its ∼1 mm depth to enhance cell-biomaterial interactions. This hydrogel-based open fluidic system is assessed for its ability to direct migration of U87 glioma cells using a hybrid hydrogel that includes hyaluronic acid (HA) to mimic the brain tumor microenvironment and gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) to offer the adhesion motifs for promoting cell migration. Chemotactic gradients to induce cell migration across the hydrogel width are assessed using the chemokine CXCL12, and its inhibition by AMD3100 is validated. This open-top hydrogel-based fluidic system to deliver chemoattractant cues over square-centimeter-scale areas and millimeter-scale depths can potentially serve as a robust screening platform to assess emerging glioma models and chemotherapeutic agents to eradicate them.
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- Aditya Rane
- Chemistry, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States
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- Electrical
and Computer Engineering, University of
Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States
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- Chemical
Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States
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- Neurology,
School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, United States
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- Microbiology,
Immunology & Cancer Biology, School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, United States
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- Neurology,
School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, United States
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- Chemical
Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States
- Biomedical
Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States
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- Chemistry, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States
- Electrical
and Computer Engineering, University of
Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904, United States
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Goodarzi K, Lane R, Rao SS. Varying the RGD concentration on a hyaluronic acid hydrogel influences dormancy versus proliferation in brain metastatic breast cancer cells. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024; 112:710-720. [PMID: 38018303 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37651] [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: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
Abstract
A majority of breast cancer deaths occur due to metastasis of cancer cells to distant organs. In particular, brain metastasis is very aggressive with an extremely low survival rate. Breast cancer cells that metastasize to the brain can enter a state of dormancy, which allows them to evade death. The brain microenvironment provides biophysical, biochemical, and cellular cues, and plays an important role in determining the fate of dormant cancer cells. However, how these cues influence dormancy remains poorly understood. Herein, we employed hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogels with a stiffness of ~0.4 kPa as an in vitro biomimetic platform to investigate the impact of biochemical cues, specifically alterations in RGD concentration, on dormancy versus proliferation in MDA-MB-231Br brain metastatic breast cancer cells. We applied varying concentrations of RGD peptide (0, 1, 2, or 4 mg/mL) to HA hydrogel surfaces and confirmed varying degrees of surface functionalization using a fluorescently labeled RGD peptide. Post functionalization, ~10,000 MDA-MB-231Br cells were seeded on top of the hydrogels and cultured for 5 days. We found that an increase in RGD concentration led to changes in cell morphology, with cells transitioning from a rounded to spindle-like morphology as well as an increase in cell spreading area. Also, an increase in RGD concentration resulted in an increase in cell proliferation. Cellular dormancy was assessed using the ratio of phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (p-ERK) to phosphorylated p38 (p-p38) positivity, which was significantly lower in hydrogels without RGD and in hydrogels with lowest RGD concentration compared to hydrogels functionalized with higher RGD concentration. We also demonstrated that the HA hydrogel-induced cellular dormancy was reversible. Finally, we demonstrated the involvement of β1 integrin in mediating cell phenotype in our hydrogel platform. Overall, our results provide insight into the role of biochemical cues in regulating dormancy versus proliferation in brain metastatic breast cancer cells.
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- Kasra Goodarzi
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
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He S, Chen J, Zhao Y, Wang R, He Y, Chen S, Yang Y, Zhu C, Zhao J, Fang J. Fabrication of hyaluronic acid-altered gold complex delivery for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma therapy with high antitumor efficacy and low in vivo toxicity. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2024; 253:112877. [PMID: 38484648 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2024.112877] [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: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
Abstract
The use of multifunctional nanomedicines in the treatment of tumors is gaining popularity. Here, we constructed a nanodrug delivery system (HA/Au-PDA@CZT) that targets tumors and responds to pH and near-infrared (NIR) dual stimuli. By precisely interacting with an overexpressed CD44 receptor in specific cancer cells, hyaluronic acid (HA) is coated on the Au-PDA NP surface for tumor-targeting abilities. When exposed to NIR radiation, polydopamine (PDA) and gold nanoshells exhibit exceptional photothermal performance that has the potential to both accelerate and kill HLAC 78 head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cells. Antitumor investigations conducted in vivo and in vitro demonstrated that nanomedicine had remarkable synergistic benefits with chemotherapy and photothermal treatment. Only 25.2% of the cells in the HA/Au-PDA@CZT with a NIR irradiation group were viable. Any group's lowest tumor volume was shown in the tumor mice subjected to HA/Au-PDA@CZT with NIR at 0.3 ± 0.1. Consequently, for synergistic chemo-photothermal therapy, our logically designed nanoplatform would be the potential for a head and neck squamous tumor-targeting drug delivery system.
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- Shizhi He
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China.
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Ziai Y, Lanzi M, Rinoldi C, Zargarian SS, Zakrzewska A, Kosik-Kozioł A, Nakielski P, Pierini F. Developing strategies to optimize the anchorage between electrospun nanofibers and hydrogels for multi-layered plasmonic biomaterials. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:1246-1258. [PMID: 38356619 PMCID: PMC10863722 DOI: 10.1039/d3na01022h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
Abstract
Polycaprolactone (PCL), a recognized biopolymer, has emerged as a prominent choice for diverse biomedical endeavors due to its good mechanical properties, exceptional biocompatibility, and tunable properties. These attributes render PCL a suitable alternative biomaterial to use in biofabrication, especially the electrospinning technique, facilitating the production of nanofibers with varied dimensions and functionalities. However, the inherent hydrophobicity of PCL nanofibers can pose limitations. Conversely, acrylamide-based hydrogels, characterized by their interconnected porosity, significant water retention, and responsive behavior, present an ideal matrix for numerous biomedical applications. By merging these two materials, one can harness their collective strengths while potentially mitigating individual limitations. A robust interface and effective anchorage during the composite fabrication are pivotal for the optimal performance of the nanoplatforms. Nanoplatforms are subject to varying degrees of tension and physical alterations depending on their specific applications. This is particularly pertinent in the case of layered nanostructures, which require careful consideration to maintain structural stability and functional integrity in their intended applications. In this study, we delve into the influence of the fiber dimensions, orientation and surface modifications of the nanofibrous layer and the hydrogel layer's crosslinking density on their intralayer interface to determine the optimal approach. Comprehensive mechanical pull-out tests offer insights into the interfacial adhesion and anchorage between the layers. Notably, plasma treatment of the hydrophobic nanofibers and the stiffness of the hydrogel layer significantly enhance the mechanical effort required for fiber extraction from the hydrogels, indicating improved anchorage. Furthermore, biocompatibility assessments confirm the potential biomedical applications of the proposed nanoplatforms.
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- Yasamin Ziai
- Department of Biosystems and Soft Matter, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Warsaw 02-106 Poland
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, University of Bologna 40136 Bologna Italy
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- Department of Biosystems and Soft Matter, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Warsaw 02-106 Poland
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- Department of Biosystems and Soft Matter, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Warsaw 02-106 Poland
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- Department of Biosystems and Soft Matter, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Warsaw 02-106 Poland
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- Department of Biosystems and Soft Matter, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Warsaw 02-106 Poland
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- Department of Biosystems and Soft Matter, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Warsaw 02-106 Poland
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- Department of Biosystems and Soft Matter, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Warsaw 02-106 Poland
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Wei Y, Fu J, Liu E, Gao J, Lv Y, Li Z. Injectable hydrogels doped with PDA nanoparticles for photothermal bacterial inhibition and rapid wound healing in vitro. RSC Adv 2024; 14:2778-2791. [PMID: 38234872 PMCID: PMC10792480 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08219a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
Abstract
The difficulty of wound healing due to skin defects has been a great challenge due to the complex inflammatory microenvironment. Delayed wound healing severely affects the quality of life of patients and represents a significant economic burden for public health systems worldwide. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the development of novel wound dressings that can efficiently resist drug-resistant bacteria and have superior wound repair capabilities in clinical applications. In this study, we designed an adhesive antimicrobial hydrogel dressing (GMH) based on methacrylic-anhydride-modified gelatin and oxidized hyaluronic acid formed by Schiff base and UV-induced double cross-linking for infected wound repair. By inserting PDA nanoparticles into the hydrogel (GMH/PDA), the hydrogel has the capability of photothermal conversion and exhibits good photothermal antimicrobial properties under near-infrared (NIR) light irradiation, which helps to reduce the inflammatory response and avoid bacterial infections during the wound healing process. In addition, GMH/PDA hydrogel exhibits excellent injectability, allowing the hydrogel dressings to be adapted to complex wound surfaces, making them promising candidates for wound therapy. In conclusion, the multifunctional injectable GMH/PDA hydrogel possesses high antimicrobial efficiency, antioxidant properties and good biocompatibility, making them promising candidates for the treatment of infected skin wounds.
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- Ying Wei
- Department of Operating Room, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University 266003 Qingdao China
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- Department of Operating Room, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University 266003 Qingdao China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University 266003 Qingdao China
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- Department of Outpatient, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University 266003 Qingdao China
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- Department of Outpatient, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University 266003 Qingdao China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University 266003 Qingdao China
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Liu J, Du C, Huang W, Lei Y. Injectable smart stimuli-responsive hydrogels: pioneering advancements in biomedical applications. Biomater Sci 2023; 12:8-56. [PMID: 37969066 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01352a] [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: 11/17/2023]
Abstract
Hydrogels have established their significance as prominent biomaterials within the realm of biomedical research. However, injectable hydrogels have garnered greater attention compared with their conventional counterparts due to their excellent minimally invasive nature and adaptive behavior post-injection. With the rapid advancement of emerging chemistry and deepened understanding of biological processes, contemporary injectable hydrogels have been endowed with an "intelligent" capacity to respond to various endogenous/exogenous stimuli (such as temperature, pH, light and magnetic field). This innovation has spearheaded revolutionary transformations across fields such as tissue engineering repair, controlled drug delivery, disease-responsive therapies, and beyond. In this review, we comprehensively expound upon the raw materials (including natural and synthetic materials) and injectable principles of these advanced hydrogels, concurrently providing a detailed discussion of the prevalent strategies for conferring stimulus responsiveness. Finally, we elucidate the latest applications of these injectable "smart" stimuli-responsive hydrogels in the biomedical domain, offering insights into their prospects.
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- Jiacheng Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Cruz-Acuña R, Kariuki SW, Sugiura K, Karaiskos S, Plaster EM, Loebel C, Efe G, Karakasheva T, Gabre JT, Hu J, Burdick JA, Rustgi AK. Engineered hydrogel reveals contribution of matrix mechanics to esophageal adenocarcinoma and identifies matrix-activated therapeutic targets. J Clin Invest 2023; 133:e168146. [PMID: 37788109 PMCID: PMC10688988 DOI: 10.1172/jci168146] [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: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Increased extracellular matrix (ECM) stiffness has been implicated in esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) progression, metastasis, and resistance to therapy. However, the underlying protumorigenic pathways are yet to be defined. Additional work is needed to develop physiologically relevant in vitro 3D culture models that better recapitulate the human tumor microenvironment and can be used to dissect the contributions of matrix stiffness to EAC pathogenesis. Here, we describe a modular, tumor ECM-mimetic hydrogel platform with tunable mechanical properties, defined presentation of cell-adhesive ligands, and protease-dependent degradation that supports robust in vitro growth and expansion of patient-derived EAC 3D organoids (EAC PDOs). Hydrogel mechanical properties control EAC PDO formation, growth, proliferation, and activation of tumor-associated pathways that elicit stem-like properties in the cancer cells, as highlighted through in vitro and in vivo environments. We also demonstrate that the engineered hydrogel serves as a platform for identifying potential therapeutic targets to disrupt the contribution of protumorigenic matrix mechanics in EAC. Together, these studies show that an engineered PDO culture platform can be used to elucidate underlying matrix-mediated mechanisms of EAC and inform the development of therapeutics that target ECM stiffness in EAC.
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- Ricardo Cruz-Acuña
- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- BioFrontiers Institute and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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Sablatura LK, Bircsak KM, Shepherd P, Bathina M, Queiroz K, Farach-Carson MC, Kittles RA, Constantinou PE, Saleh A, Navone NM, Harrington DA. A 3D Perfusable Platform for In Vitro Culture of Patient Derived Xenografts. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2201434. [PMID: 36461624 PMCID: PMC10235208 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202201434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Many advanced cancer models, such as patient-derived xenografts (PDXs), offer significant benefits in their preservation of the native tumor's heterogeneity and susceptibility to treatments, but face significant barriers to use in their reliance on a rodent host for propagation and screening. PDXs remain difficult to implement in vitro, particularly in configurations that enable both detailed cellular analysis and high-throughput screening (HTS). Complex multilineage co-cultures with stromal fibroblasts, endothelium, and other cellular and structural components of the tumor microenvironment (TME) further complicate ex vivo implementation. Herein, the culture of multiple prostate cancer (PCa)-derived PDX models as 3D clusters within engineered biomimetic hydrogel matrices, in a HTS-compatible multiwell microfluidic format, alongside bone marrow-derived stromal cells and a perfused endothelial channel. Polymeric hydrogel matrices are customized for each cell type, enabling cell survival in vitro and facile imaging across all conditions. PCa PDXs demonstrate unique morphologies and reliance on TME partners, retention of known phenotype, and expected sensitivity or resistance to standard PCa therapeutics. This novel integration of technologies provides a fully human model, and expands the information to be gathered from each specimen, while avoiding the time and labor involved with animal-based testing.
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- Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology Research, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Division of Health Equities, Department of Population Sciences, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of BioSciences, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
- Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, 77054, USA
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- Division of Health Equities, Department of Population Sciences, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of BioSciences, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
- Sheikh Ahmed Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology Research, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of BioSciences, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
- Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, 77054, USA
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Asghari S, Mahmoudifard M. The detection of the captured circulating tumor cells on the core-shell nanofibrous membrane using hyaluronic acid-functionalized graphene quantum dots. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:1121-1132. [PMID: 36727427 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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In recent years, cancerous cases have increased remarkably worldwide, and metastasis is the leading cause of death. Therefore, research on the early detection of cancer and metastasis has expanded to aid successful cancer treatment. Here in this paper, at the first step, an electrospun nanofibrous membrane (NFM) with a core-shell structure was fabricated from PCL and HA to achieve cancer cell capturing (about 75% of cells). On the other hand, hyaluronic acid (HA)-functionalized graphene quantum dots (GQDs) were used to detect captured cancer cells on NFM through the changes in photoluminescence intensity. Therefore, CD44 receptor-HA interaction is the main principle used for both entrapment and detection of cancer cells. Results demonstrated the GQD-HA fluorescent intensity of solution decreased through the increase of the captured cancer cell numbers on NFM, which is related to the more adsorption of GQD nanocomposites to the CD44 receptors. In contrast, this intensity for noncancerous cells was steady with any cell concentrations. This difference shows the system's remarkable selectivity and specificity, which can be crucial in fluorescent imaging for accurate cancer diagnosis.
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- Sahar Asghari
- Department of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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Cheng KC, Sun YM, Hsu SH. Development of double network polyurethane-chitosan composite bioinks for soft neural tissue engineering. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:3592-3606. [PMID: 36943068 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00120b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is an emerging manufacturing technology to print materials with cells for tissue engineering applications. In this study, we prepared novel ternary soft segment-based biodegradable polyurethane (tPU) using waterborne processes. The ternary soft segment included poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), polylactide, and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB). tPU2 with a soft segment of PCL, poly(D,L-lactide), and PHB in a molar ratio of 0.7 : 0.2 : 0.1 demonstrated lower stiffness (∼2.3 kPa) and a greater tan δ value (∼0.64) and maintained good vitality (91.3%) of neural stem cells (NSCs) among various tPUs. The bioprinted tPU2 constructs facilitated cell proliferation (∼200% in 7 days) and neural differentiation of NSCs. Meanwhile, tPU2 formed double network composite hydrogels with gelatin or agarose, and the composite hydrogels showed good biocompatibility and achieved high-resolution (∼80 μm nozzle) bioprinting. In addition, a new series of double network polyurethane-chitosan composite (PUC) hydrogels were developed by combining tPU2 with a self-healing chitosan hydrogel. The PUC hydrogel demonstrated self-healing properties and bioprintability without the need for a post-crosslinking process. The bioprinted PUC composite hydrogel promoted cell proliferation (∼300% in 7 days) and neural differentiation of NSCs better than the tPU2 bioink. This study revealed new formulae of a polyurethane bioink and a polyurethane-chitosan composite bioink for 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering applications.
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- Kun-Chih Cheng
- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China
- Graduate School of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China
- R&D Center for Membrane Technology, Chung Yuan University, Chung-Li, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
- Institute of Cellular and System Medicine, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Engineering Hydrogels for Modulation of Dendritic Cell Function. Gels 2023; 9:gels9020116. [PMID: 36826287 PMCID: PMC9957133 DOI: 10.3390/gels9020116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Dendritic cells (DCs), the most potent antigen-presenting cells, are necessary for the effective activation of naïve T cells. DCs encounter numerous microenvironments with different biophysical properties, such as stiffness and viscoelasticity. Considering the emerging importance of mechanical cues for DC function, it is essential to understand the impacts of these cues on DC function in a physiological or pathological context. Engineered hydrogels have gained interest for the exploration of the impacts of biophysical matrix cues on DC functions, owing to their extracellular-matrix-mimetic properties, such as high water content, a sponge-like pore structure, and tunable mechanical properties. In this review, the introduction of gelation mechanisms of hydrogels is first summarized. Then, recent advances in the substantial effects of developing hydrogels on DC function are highlighted, and the potential molecular mechanisms are subsequently discussed. Finally, persisting questions and future perspectives are presented.
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Peyton SR, Platt MO, Cukierman E. Challenges and Opportunities Modeling the Dynamic Tumor Matrisome. BME FRONTIERS 2023; 4:0006. [PMID: 37849664 PMCID: PMC10521682 DOI: 10.34133/bmef.0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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We need novel strategies to target the complexity of cancer and, particularly, of metastatic disease. As an example of this complexity, certain tissues are particularly hospitable environments for metastases, whereas others do not contain fertile microenvironments to support cancer cell growth. Continuing evidence that the extracellular matrix (ECM) of tissues is one of a host of factors necessary to support cancer cell growth at both primary and secondary tissue sites is emerging. Research on cancer metastasis has largely been focused on the molecular adaptations of tumor cells in various cytokine and growth factor environments on 2-dimensional tissue culture polystyrene plates. Intravital imaging, conversely, has transformed our ability to watch, in real time, tumor cell invasion, intravasation, extravasation, and growth. Because the interstitial ECM that supports all cells in the tumor microenvironment changes over time scales outside the possible window of typical intravital imaging, bioengineers are continuously developing both simple and sophisticated in vitro controlled environments to study tumor (and other) cell interactions with this matrix. In this perspective, we focus on the cellular unit responsible for upholding the pathologic homeostasis of tumor-bearing organs, cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), and their self-generated ECM. The latter, together with tumoral and other cell secreted factors, constitute the "tumor matrisome". We share the challenges and opportunities for modeling this dynamic CAF/ECM unit, the tools and techniques available, and how the tumor matrisome is remodeled (e.g., via ECM proteases). We posit that increasing information on tumor matrisome dynamics may lead the field to alternative strategies for personalized medicine outside genomics.
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- Shelly R. Peyton
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Cancer Signaling & Microenvironment Program, Marvin and Concetta Greenberg Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Kondapaneni RV, Shevde LA, Rao SS. A Biomimetic Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel Models Mass Dormancy in Brain Metastatic Breast Cancer Spheroids. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2023; 7:e2200114. [PMID: 36354182 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202200114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Approximately 90% of breast cancer related mortalities are due to metastasis to distant organs. At the metastatic sites, cancer cells are capable of evading death by exhibiting cellular or mass dormancy. However, the mechanisms involved in attaining dormancy at the metastatic site are not well understood. This is partly due to the lack of experimental models to study metastatic site-specific interactions, particularly in the context of brain metastatic breast cancer (BMBC). Herein, an in vitro hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogel-based model is developed to study mass dormancy in BMBC. HA hydrogels with a stiffness of ≈0.4 kPa are utilized to mimic the brain extracellular matrix. MDA-MB-231Br or BT474Br3 BMBC spheroids are prepared and cultured on top of HA hydrogels or in suspension for 7 days. HA hydrogel induced a near mass dormant state in spheroids by achieving a balance between proliferating and dead cells. In contrast, these spheroids displayed growth in suspension cultures. The ratio of %p-ERK to %p-p38 positive cells is significantly lower in HA hydrogels compared to suspension cultures. Further, it is demonstrated that hydrogel induced mass dormant state is reversible. Overall, such models provide useful tools to study dormancy in BMBC and could be employed for drug screening.
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- Raghu Vamsi Kondapaneni
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487, USA
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- Department of Pathology, O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487, USA
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Lourenço D, Lopes R, Pestana C, Queirós AC, João C, Carneiro EA. Patient-Derived Multiple Myeloma 3D Models for Personalized Medicine-Are We There Yet? Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:12888. [PMID: 36361677 PMCID: PMC9657251 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232112888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
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Despite the wide variety of existing therapies, multiple myeloma (MM) remains a disease with dismal prognosis. Choosing the right treatment for each patient remains one of the major challenges. A new approach being explored is the use of ex vivo models for personalized medicine. Two-dimensional culture or animal models often fail to predict clinical outcomes. Three-dimensional ex vivo models using patients' bone marrow (BM) cells may better reproduce the complexity and heterogeneity of the BM microenvironment. Here, we review the strengths and limitations of currently existing patient-derived ex vivo three-dimensional MM models. We analyze their biochemical and biophysical properties, molecular and cellular characteristics, as well as their potential for drug testing and identification of disease biomarkers. Furthermore, we discuss the remaining challenges and give some insight on how to achieve a more biomimetic and accurate MM BM model. Overall, there is still a need for standardized culture methods and refined readout techniques. Including both myeloma and other cells of the BM microenvironment in a simple and reproducible three-dimensional scaffold is the key to faithfully mapping and examining the relationship between these players in MM. This will allow a patient-personalized profile, providing a powerful tool for clinical and research applications.
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- Diana Lourenço
- Myeloma Lymphoma Research Group—Champalimaud Experimental Clinical Research Programme of Champalimaud Foundation, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Myeloma Lymphoma Research Group—Champalimaud Experimental Clinical Research Programme of Champalimaud Foundation, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Myeloma Lymphoma Research Group—Champalimaud Experimental Clinical Research Programme of Champalimaud Foundation, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal
- Centre of Statistics and Its Applications, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Myeloma Lymphoma Research Group—Champalimaud Experimental Clinical Research Programme of Champalimaud Foundation, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Myeloma Lymphoma Research Group—Champalimaud Experimental Clinical Research Programme of Champalimaud Foundation, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, NOVA Medical School, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
- Hemato-Oncology Department of Champalimaud Foundation, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Myeloma Lymphoma Research Group—Champalimaud Experimental Clinical Research Programme of Champalimaud Foundation, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal
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Nourany M, Rahimi‐Darestani Y, Nayebi M, Kiany P. The Impact of Soft Segment Crystallization and Cross‐Link Density on the Shape Memory Performance of the PCL‐PTMG/Graphene‐ Based Polyurethane Nanocomposites. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202202649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Mohammad Nourany
- Amirkabir University of Technology Polymer Engineering and Color Technology Tehran Iran
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- Amirkabir University of Technology Chemical Engineering Department Tehran Iran
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- Amirkabir University of Technology Polymer Engineering and Color Technology Tehran Iran
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Jo YJ, Gulfam M, Jo SH, Gal YS, Oh CW, Park SH, Lim KT. Multi-stimuli responsive hydrogels derived from hyaluronic acid for cancer therapy application. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 286:119303. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Behrouz T, Behrooz S, Sarkhosh H, Nourany M. A novel multi‐functional model thermoset and
PDA
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nanocomposite based on graphene and an amphiphilic block copolymer. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Toktam Behrouz
- Polymer Engineering and Color Technology Amirkabir University of Technology Tehran Iran
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- Polymer Engineering and Color Technology Amirkabir University of Technology Tehran Iran
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- Biomedical Engineering Amirkabir University of Technology Tehran Iran
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- Polymer Engineering and Color Technology Amirkabir University of Technology Tehran Iran
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Kamkar M, Janmaleki M, Erfanian E, Sanati‐Nezhad A, Sundararaj U. Covalently cross‐linked hydrogels: Mechanisms of nonlinear viscoelasticity. CAN J CHEM ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cjce.24388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Milad Kamkar
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering University of Calgary 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary Alberta Canada
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- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta T2N1N4 Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering University of Calgary 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary Alberta Canada
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- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta T2N1N4 Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering University of Calgary 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary Alberta Canada
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Liao Y, Xie L, Ye J, Chen T, Huang T, Shi L, Yuan M. Sprayable Hydrogel for Biomedical Applications. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:2759-2771. [PMID: 35445676 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00338d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Polymeric hydrogels have extraordinary potential to be utilized for biomedical applications. Recently, sprayable hydrogels have received increasing attention for their biocompatibility, degradability, tunable mechanical properties and rapid spray-filming abilities. In...
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- Yingying Liao
- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
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