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Alsharabasy AM, Pandit A. Hyaluronan-based Hydrogels for 3D Modelling of Tumour Tissues. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2024. [PMID: 39345138 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2024.0271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/01/2024] Open
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Although routine 2D cell culture techniques have advanced basic cancer research owing to their simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and reproducibility, they have limitations that necessitate the development of advanced 3D tumour models that better recapitulate the tumour microenvironment. Various biomaterials have been used to establish these 3D models, enabling the study of cancer cell behaviour within different matrices. Hyaluronic acid (HA), a key component of the extracellular matrix in tumour tissues, has been widely studied and employed in the development of multiple cancer models. This review first examines the role of HA in tumours, including its function as an extracellular matrix (ECM) component and regulator of signalling pathways that affect tumour progression. It then explores HA-based models for various cancers, focusing on HA as a central component of the 3D matrix and its mobilization within the matrix for targeted studies of cell behaviour and drug testing. The tumour models discussed included those for breast cancer, glioblastoma, fibrosarcoma, gastric cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, and melanoma. The review concludes with a discussion of future prospects for developing more robust and high-throughput HA-based models to more accurately mimic the tumour microenvironment and improve drug testing.
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- Amir M Alsharabasy
- University of Galway, CÚRAM. SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, Biomedical Sciences building, Newcastle, Galway, Ireland, Ireland, H91 W2TY;
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- University of Galway, CÚRAM, SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, Galway, Ireland;
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Alkabli J. Recent advances in the development of chitosan/hyaluronic acid-based hybrid materials for skin protection, regeneration, and healing: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 279:135357. [PMID: 39245118 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135357] [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: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 08/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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Biomaterials play vital roles in regenerative medicine, specifically in tissue engineering applications. They promote angiogenesis and facilitate tissue creation and repair. The most difficult aspect of this field is acquiring smart biomaterials that possess qualities and functions that either surpass or are on par with those of synthetic products. The biocompatibility, biodegradability, film-forming capacity, and hydrophilic nature of the non-sulfated glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) (hyaluronic acid (HA) and chitosan (CS)) have attracted significant attention. In addition, CS and HA possess remarkable inherent biological capabilities, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent progress made in designing and fabricating CS/HA-based hybrid materials for dermatology applications. Various formulations utilizing CS/HA have been developed, including hydrogels, microspheres, films, foams, membranes, and nanoparticles, based on the fabrication protocol (physical or chemical). Each formulation aims to enhance the materials' remarkable biological properties while also addressing their limited stability in water and mechanical strength. Additionally, this review gave a thorough outline of future suggestions for enhancing the mechanical strength of CS/HA wound dressings, along with methods to include biomolecules to make them more useful in skin biomedicine applications.
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- J Alkabli
- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences and Arts-Alkamil, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 23218, Saudi Arabia.
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Della Sala F, Longobardo G, di Gennaro M, Messina F, Borzacchiello A. The interplay between hyaluronic acid and stem cell secretome boosts pulmonary differentiation in 3D biomimetic microenvironments. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 276:133793. [PMID: 38992542 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133793] [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: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MCSs) secretome provide MSC-like therapeutic effects in preclinical models of lung injury, circumventing safety concerns with the use of live cells. Secretome consists of Extracellular Vesicles (EVs), including populations of nano- to micro-sized particles (exosomes and microvesicles) delimited by a phospholipidic bilayer. However, its poor stability and bioavailability severely limit its application. The role of Hyaluronic acid (HA) as potential carrier in biomedical applications has been widely demonstrated. Here, we investigated the interplay between HA and MSCs- secretome blends and their ability to exert a bioactive effect on pulmonary differentiation in a 3D microenvironment mimicking lung niche. To this aim, the physical-chemical properties of HA/Secre blends have been characterized at low, medium and high HA Molecular Weights (MWs), by means of SEM/TEM, DLS, confocal microscopy and FTIR. Collectively physical-chemical properties highlight the interplay between the HA and the EVs. In 3D matrices, HA/Secre blends showed to promote differentiation in pulmonary lineage, improved as the MW of the HA in the blends decreased. Finally, HA/Secre blends' ability to cross an artificial mucus has been demonstrated. Overall, this work provides new insights for the development of future devices for the therapy of respiratory diseases that are still unmet.
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- Francesca Della Sala
- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council (IPCB-CNR), Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council (IPCB-CNR), Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, 80125 Naples, Italy; Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale V. Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council (IPCB-CNR), Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council (IPCB-CNR), Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, 80125 Naples, Italy.
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Dodd RJ, Blundell CD, Sattelle BM, Enghild JJ, Milner CM, Day AJ. Chemical modification of hyaluronan oligosaccharides differentially modulates hyaluronan-hyaladherin interactions. J Biol Chem 2024; 300:107668. [PMID: 39128716 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2024.107668] [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: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 08/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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The glycosaminoglycan hyaluronan (HA) is a ubiquitous, nonsulfated polysaccharide with diverse biological roles mediated through its interactions with HA-binding proteins (HABPs). Most HABPs belong to the Link module superfamily, including the major HA receptor, CD44, and secreted protein TSG-6, which catalyzes the covalent transfer of heavy chains from inter-α-inhibitor onto HA. The structures of the HA-binding domains (HABDs) of CD44 (HABD_CD44) and TSG-6 (Link_TSG6) have been determined and their interactions with HA extensively characterized. The mechanisms of binding are different, with Link_TSG6 interacting with HA primarily via ionic and CH-π interactions, whereas HABD_CD44 binds solely via hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces. Here, we exploit these differences to generate HA oligosaccharides, chemically modified at their reducing ends, that bind specifically and differentially to these target HABPs. Hexasaccharides (HA6AN) modified with 2- or 3-aminobenzoic acid (HA6-2AA, HA6-3AA) or 2-amino-4-methoxybenzoic acid (HA6-2A4MBA), had increased affinities for Link_TSG6 compared to unmodified HA6AN. These modifications did not increase the affinity for CD44_HABD. A model of HA6-2AA (derived from the solution dynamic 3D structure of HA4-2AA) was docked into the Link_TSG6 structure, providing evidence that the 2AA-carboxyl forms a salt bridge with Arginine-81. These modeling results informed a second series of chemical modifications for HA oligosaccharides, which again showed differential binding to the two proteins. Several modifications to HA4 and HA6 were found to convert the oligosaccharide into substrates for heavy chain transfer, whereas unmodified HA4 and HA6 are not. This study has generated valuable research tools to further understand HA biology.
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- Rebecca J Dodd
- Wellcome Centre for Cell Matrix Research, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom; Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Wellcome Centre for Cell Matrix Research, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom; Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom; Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Wellcome Centre for Cell Matrix Research, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom; Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom; Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Kim D, Lee MJ, Arai Y, Ahn J, Lee GW, Lee SH. Ultrasound-triggered three dimensional hyaluronic acid hydrogel promotes in vitro and in vivo reprogramming into induced pluripotent stem cells. Bioact Mater 2024; 38:331-345. [PMID: 38764447 PMCID: PMC11101682 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.05.011] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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Cellular reprogramming technologies have been developed with different physicochemical factors to improve the reprogramming efficiencies of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Ultrasound is a clinically applied noncontact biophysical factor known for regulating various cellular behaviors but remains uninvestigated for cellular reprogramming. Here, we present a new reprogramming strategy using low-intensity ultrasound (LIUS) to improve cellular reprogramming of iPSCs in vitro and in vivo. Under 3D microenvironment conditions, increased LIUS stimulation shows enhanced cellular reprogramming of the iPSCs. The cellular reprogramming process facilitated by LIUS is accompanied by increased mesenchymal to epithelial transition and histone modification. LIUS stimulation transiently modulates the cytoskeletal rearrangement, along with increased membrane fluidity and mobility to increase HA/CD44 interactions. Furthermore, LIUS stimulation with HA hydrogel can be utilized in application of both human cells and in vivo environment, for enhanced reprogrammed cells into iPSCs. Thus, LIUS stimulation with a combinatorial 3D microenvironment system can improve cellular reprogramming in vitro and in vivo environments, which can be applied in various biomedical fields.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, 04620, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, 04620, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, 04620, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, 04620, Seoul, South Korea
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Lagunas-Rangel FA. Naked mole-rat hyaluronan. Biochimie 2024; 220:58-66. [PMID: 38158036 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2023.12.008] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Naked mole rats (NMRs) are renowned for their exceptional longevity and remarkable maintenance of health throughout their lifetime. Their subterranean lifestyle has led to adaptations that have resulted in elevated levels of a very high molecular weight hyaluronan in their tissues. Hyaluronan, a glycosaminoglycan, is a key component of the extracellular matrix, which plays a critical role in maintaining tissue structure and regulating cell signaling pathways. This phenomenon in NMRs is attributed to a higher processing and production capacity by some of their hyaluronan synthases, along with lower degradation by certain hyaluronidases. Furthermore, this adaptation indirectly confers several advantages to NMRs, such as the preservation of skin elasticity and youthful appearance, accelerated wound healing, protection against oxidative stress, and resistance to conditions such as cancer and arthritis, largely attributable to CD44 signaling and other intricate mechanisms. Thus, the main objective of this study was to conduct a comprehensive study of the distinctive features of NMR hyaluronan, particularly emphasizing the currently known molecular mechanisms that contribute to its beneficial properties. Furthermore, this research delves into the potential applications of NMR hyaluronan in both cosmetic and therapeutic fields, as well as the challenges involved.
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- Francisco Alejandro Lagunas-Rangel
- Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados Del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Elhiss S, Hamdi A, Chahed L, Boisson-Vidal C, Majdoub H, Bouchemal N, Laschet J, Kraiem J, Le Cerf D, Maaroufi RM, Chaubet F, Ben Mansour M. Hyaluronic acid from bluefin tuna by-product: Structural analysis and pharmacological activities. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130424. [PMID: 38428772 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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The fishing and aquaculture industries generate a huge amount of waste during processing and preservation operations, especially those of tuna. Recovering these by-products is a major economic and environmental challenge for manufacturers seeking to produce new active biomolecules of interest. A new hyaluronic acid was extracted from bluefin tuna's vitreous humour to assess its antioxidant and pharmacological activities. The characterization by infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), nuclear magnetic resonance ((1D1H) and 2D (1H COSY, 1H/13C HSQC)) and size exclusion chromatography (SEC/MALS/DRI/VD) revealed that the extracted polysaccharide was a hyaluronic acid with high uronic acid content (55.8 %) and a weight average molecular weight of 888 kDa. This polymer possesses significant anti-radical activity and ferrous chelating capacity. In addition, pharmacological evaluation of its anti-inflammatory and analgesic potential, using preclinical models, in comparison with reference drugs (Dexamethasone, diclofenac, and acetylsalicylate of lysine), revealed promising anti-inflammatory activity as well as interesting peripheral and central antinociceptive activity. Therefore, our new hyaluronic acid compound may therefore serve as a potential drug candidate for the treatment of pain sensation and inflammation of various pathological origins.
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- Sawsen Elhiss
- Laboratoire de Génétique, Biodiversité et Valorisation des Bioressources (LR11ES41), University of Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Chemical, Galenic and Pharmacological Development of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Monastir 5000, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Génétique, Biodiversité et Valorisation des Bioressources (LR11ES41), University of Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Interfaces and Advanced Materials, Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, CNRS, CSPBAT, F-93000 Bobigny, France
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- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, INSERM, LVTS, F-75018 Paris, France
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- Laboratory of Chemical, Galenic and Pharmacological Development of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Monastir 5000, Tunisia
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- Université Rouen Normandie, INSA Rouen Normandie, CNRS, Normandie Univ, PBS UMR 6270, 76000 Rouen, France
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- Laboratoire de Génétique, Biodiversité et Valorisation des Bioressources (LR11ES41), University of Monastir, Tunisia
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- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, INSERM, LVTS, F-75018 Paris, France; Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, INSERM, LVTS, Institut Galilée, F-93430 Villetaneuse, France
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- Laboratoire de Génétique, Biodiversité et Valorisation des Bioressources (LR11ES41), University of Monastir, Tunisia.
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Ansari M, Darvishi A. A review of the current state of natural biomaterials in wound healing applications. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1309541. [PMID: 38600945 PMCID: PMC11004490 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1309541] [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: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Skin, the largest biological organ, consists of three main parts: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. Wounds are abnormal wounds in various forms, such as lacerations, burns, chronic wounds, diabetic wounds, acute wounds, and fractures. The wound healing process is dynamic, complex, and lengthy in four stages involving cells, macrophages, and growth factors. Wound dressing refers to a substance that covers the surface of a wound to prevent infection and secondary damage. Biomaterials applied in wound management have advanced significantly. Natural biomaterials are increasingly used due to their advantages including biomimicry of ECM, convenient accessibility, and involvement in native wound healing. However, there are still limitations such as low mechanical properties and expensive extraction methods. Therefore, their combination with synthetic biomaterials and/or adding bioactive agents has become an option for researchers in this field. In the present study, the stages of natural wound healing and the effect of biomaterials on its direction, type, and level will be investigated. Then, different types of polysaccharides and proteins were selected as desirable natural biomaterials, polymers as synthetic biomaterials with variable and suitable properties, and bioactive agents as effective additives. In the following, the structure of selected biomaterials, their extraction and production methods, their participation in wound healing, and quality control techniques of biomaterials-based wound dressings will be discussed.
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- Mojtaba Ansari
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Meybod University, Meybod, Iran
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Liu H, Chen Y, Wang H, Luo X, Xie D, Ji Q, Tian L. Efficacy of hyaluronic acid in the treatment of nasal inflammatory diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1350063. [PMID: 38384292 PMCID: PMC10879391 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1350063] [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: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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Background: Hyaluronic acid (HA), the main component of the extracellular matrix, has the ability to promote tissue repair and regulate inflammation. It is used in otolaryngology as an adjuvant treatment to alleviate postoperative nasal symptoms. However, there is currently insufficient evidence demonstrating the therapeutic efficacy of HA for patients with nasal inflammatory diseases (NIDs). Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical HA in the treatment of NID patients without receiving surgery. Methods: In this meta-analysis, comprehensive searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Web of Science. Keywords searched included "hyaluronic acid," "sinusitis," "allergic rhinitis," "rhinitis," and "randomized controlled trials (RCTs)." The Cochrane Collaboration's "Risk of Bias Assessment" tool was used to assess the quality of the included trials, and the meta-analysis was performed using the RevMan 5.3 and STATA 15 statistical software. Results: A total of 11 articles and 825 participants were enrolled. For the primary outcomes, the pooled results revealed that HA significantly improves nasal obstruction (SMD, -0.53; 95% CI, -0.92 to -0.14; p = 0.008; and I2 = 79%) and rhinorrhea (SMD, -0.71; 95% CI, -1.27 to -0.15; p = 0.01; and I2 = 90%) in patients with NIDs. As for the secondary outcomes, the pooled results demonstrated that when compared with the control group, HA could significantly improve nasal endoscopic scores (p < 0.05), rhinitis scores (p < 0.05), rhinomanometry (p < 0.05), nasal neutrophils (p < 0.05), and mucociliary clearance (p < 0.05). However, no significant differences were observed between the two groups regarding nasal itching, sneezing, hyposmia, quality-of-life scores, and nasal eosinophils. For the risk of bias, 54.5% and 45.5% of trials had a low risk of bias in the randomization process and deviation of the intended intervention, respectively. Conclusion: In the present study, the results reveal that HA might ameliorate symptoms of patients with NIDs. However, more clinical trials with larger participant cohorts are required to confirm this result. Systematic review registration number: clinicaltrials.gov, identifier CRD42023414539.
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- Huixia Liu
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Chengdu First People’s Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Riopedre-Fernandez M, Biriukov D, Dračínský M, Martinez-Seara H. Hyaluronan-arginine enhanced and dynamic interaction emerges from distinctive molecular signature due to electrostatics and side-chain specificity. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 325:121568. [PMID: 38008475 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121568] [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: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Hyaluronan is a natural carbohydrate polymer with a negative charge that fosters gel-like conditions crucial for its cellular functions and industrial applications. As a recognized ligand for proteins, understanding their mutual interactions provides solid ground to tune hyaluronan's gel properties using biocompatible peptides. This work employs NMR and molecular dynamics simulations to identify molecular motifs relevant to hyaluronan-peptide interactions using arginine, lysine, and glycine oligopeptides. Arginine-rich peptides exhibit the strongest binding to hyaluronan according to chemical shift perturbation measurements, followed distantly by the similarly charged lysine. This difference highlights the significance of electrostatics and the peculiarities of the guanidinium side chain in arginine, capable of non-polar interactions that further stabilize the binding. Additional nuclear Overhauser effect measurements do not show stable interaction partners, precluding strong and well-defined complexes. Finally, molecular simulations support our findings and show an extended but significant interaction region, especially for arginine, responsible for the observed enhanced binding, which can also promote cross-linking of hyaluronan polymers. Our findings pave the way for optimizing biocompatible peptides to alter hyaluronan gels' properties efficiently and also explain why hyaluronan-protein interaction typically involves positively charged arginine-rich regions also capable of forming hydrogen bonds and non-polar interactions.
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- Miguel Riopedre-Fernandez
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Flemingovo nám. 2, Prague 6 16000, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Flemingovo nám. 2, Prague 6 16000, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Flemingovo nám. 2, Prague 6 16000, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Flemingovo nám. 2, Prague 6 16000, Czech Republic.
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Ji G, Li Y, Zhang Z, Li H, Sun P. Recent advances of novel targeted drug delivery systems based on natural medicine monomers against hepatocellular carcinoma. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24667. [PMID: 38312669 PMCID: PMC10834828 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24667] [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: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most prevalent type of liver cancer, is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. Surgical interventions are often ineffective, leading HCC patients to rely on systemic chemotherapy. Unfortunately, commonly used chemotherapeutic drugs have limited efficacy and can adversely affect vital organs, causing significant physical and psychological distress for patients. Natural medicine monomers (NMMs) have shown promising efficacy and safety profiles in HCC treatment, garnering attention from researchers. In recent years, the development of novel targeted drug delivery systems (TDDS) combining NMMs with nanocarriers has emerged. These TDDS aim to concentrate drugs effectively in HCC cells by manipulating the characteristics of nanomedicines, leveraging receptor and ligand interactions, and utilizing endogenous stimulatory responses to promote specific nanomedicines distribution. This comprehensive review presents recent research on TDDS for HCC treatment using NMMs from three perspectives: passive TDDS, active TDDS, and stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems (SDDS). It consolidates the current state of research on TDDS for HCC treatment with NMMs and highlights the potential of these innovative approaches in improving treatment outcomes. Moreover, the review also identifies research gaps in the related fields to provide references for future targeted therapy research in HCC.
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- Guanjie Ji
- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250012, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China
- Grade Three Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparation of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250014, China
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Zarei N, Hassanzadeh-Tabrizi SA. Alginate/hyaluronic acid-based systems as a new generation of wound dressings: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127249. [PMID: 37802435 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Skin is the largest organ of the human body, which acts as a protective barrier against pathogens. Therefore, a lot of research has been carried out on wound care and healing. Creating an ideal environment for wound healing and optimizing the local and systemic conditions of the patient play critical roles in successful wound care. Many products have been developed for improving the wound environment and providing a protected and moist area for fast healing. However, there is still high demand for new systems with high efficiency. The first generation of wound dressings merely covered the wound, while the subsequent/last generations covered it and aided in healing it in different ways. In modern wound dressings, the kind of used materials and their complexity play a crucial role in the healing process. These new systems support wound healing by lowering inflammation, exudate, slough, and bacteria. This study addresses a review of alginate/hyaluronic acid-based wound dressings developed so far as well as binary and ternary systems and their role in wound healing. Our review corroborates that these systems can open up a new horizon for wounds that do not respond to usual treatments and have a long curing period.
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- Nazanin Zarei
- Advanced Materials Research Center, Department of Materials Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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- Advanced Materials Research Center, Department of Materials Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.
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Bergonzani M, Anghinoni ML, Pedrazzi G, Maglitto F, Varazzani A, Sesenna E, Ferri A. Nebulized hyaluronic acid improves nasal symptoms after orthognathic surgery: a randomized clinical trial. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2023; 27:617-623. [PMID: 35835925 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-022-01093-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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PURPOSE After maxillary osteotomy in orthognathic surgery, patients report nasal breathing discomfort in early postoperative period. Topical hyaluronic acid (HA) has been proven to have beneficial effects on the upper airway tract mucosa. This prospective randomized controlled study was designed to analyze the effect on nasal obstruction of nebulized HA during the recovery process after maxillary osteotomy. METHODS Patients were randomized to control and treatment groups. The postoperative treatment differed only for additional nebulized HA provided to the treatment group. The level of nasal obstruction, and its impact on quality of life, was assessed every 3 days for the first 15 days postoperatively using a questionnaire. Demographic and other variables (maxillary osteotomy type and surgical movements) were analyzed. Differences in quantitative data were tested using Student's t-test, the Mann-Whitney U test, and mixed repeated measures ANOVA. RESULTS Twenty-four subjects were included in each group; differences in age, sex, type of maxillary osteotomy, and movements were non-statistically significative. At the beginning of treatment (T0), the two groups had comparable questionnaire scores regarding nasal breathing discomfort (p >0.05), whereas statistically significant differences were found at days 3, 6, 9, and 12 (p <0.05). A significant decrease in nasal breathing discomfort over time was observed in both groups, with trends that differed between the two, indicating faster improvement in the treatment group. CONCLUSION Nebulized HA can be a useful additional treatment in early postoperative period after orthognathic surgery. Patients reported more rapid improvement of nasal respiratory symptoms, indicating a potential role for HA in reducing recovery time and patient discomfort after maxillary surgery.
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- Michela Bergonzani
- Maxillo-Facial Surgery Division, Head and Neck Department, University Hospital of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43100, Parma, Italy.
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- Maxillo-Facial Surgery Division, Head and Neck Department, University Hospital of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43100, Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Neuroscience and Interdepartmental Center of Robust Statistics (Ro.S.A.), Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Division of Maxillo-Facial and ENT Oncological Surgery, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy
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- Maxillo-Facial Surgery Division, Head and Neck Department, University Hospital of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43100, Parma, Italy
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- Maxillo-Facial Surgery Division, Head and Neck Department, University Hospital of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43100, Parma, Italy
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- Maxillo-Facial Surgery Division, Head and Neck Department, University Hospital of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43100, Parma, Italy
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Price ZK, Lokman NA, Sugiyama M, Koya Y, Yoshihara M, Oehler MK, Kajiyama H, Ricciardelli C. Disabled-2: a protein up-regulated by high molecular weight hyaluronan has both tumor promoting and tumor suppressor roles in ovarian cancer. Cell Mol Life Sci 2023; 80:320. [PMID: 37815603 PMCID: PMC10564841 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-023-04972-9] [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: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Although the pro-tumorigenic functions of hyaluronan (HA) are well documented there is limited information on the effects and targets of different molecular weight HA. Here, we investigated the effects of 27 kDa, 183 kDa and 1000 kDa HA on ES-2 ovarian cancer cells overexpressing the stem cell associated protein, Notch3. 1000 kDA HA promoted spheroid formation in ES-2 cells mixed with ES-2 overexpressing Notch3 (1:3). We report disabled-2 (DAB2) as a novel protein regulated by 1000 kDa HA and further investigated its role in ovarian cancer. DAB2 was downregulated in ovarian cancer compared to normal tissues but increased in metastatic ovarian tumors compared to primary tumors. High DAB2 expression was associated with poor patient outcome and positively correlated with HA synthesis enzyme HAS2, HA receptor CD44 and EMT and macrophage markers. Stromal DAB2 immunostaining was significantly increased in matched ovarian cancer tissues at relapse compared to diagnosis and associated with reduced survival. The proportion of DAB2 positive macrophages was significantly increased in metastatic ovarian cancer tissues compared to primary cancers. However, DAB2 overexpression significantly reduced invasion by both A2780 and OVCAR3 cells in vivo. Our research identifies a novel relationship between HA signalling, Notch3 and DAB2. We highlight a complex relationship of both pro-tumorigenic and tumor suppressive functions of DAB2 in ovarian cancer. Our findings highlight that DAB2 has a direct tumor suppressive role on ovarian cancer cells. The pro-tumorigenic role of DAB2 may be mediated by tumour associated macrophages and requires further investigation.
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- Zoe K Price
- Reproductive Cancer Group, Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Adelaide Medical School, Robinson Research Institute, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building, The University of Adelaide, Level 5, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Reproductive Cancer Group, Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Adelaide Medical School, Robinson Research Institute, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building, The University of Adelaide, Level 5, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Collaborative Research, Bell Research Center, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Collaborative Research, Bell Research Center, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Reproductive Cancer Group, Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Adelaide Medical School, Robinson Research Institute, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building, The University of Adelaide, Level 5, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Reproductive Cancer Group, Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Adelaide Medical School, Robinson Research Institute, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building, The University of Adelaide, Level 5, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia.
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Svandova E, Vesela B, Kratochvilova A, Holomkova K, Oralova V, Dadakova K, Burger T, Sharpe P, Lesot H, Matalova E. Markers of dental pulp stem cells in in vivo developmental context. Ann Anat 2023; 250:152149. [PMID: 37574172 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2023.152149] [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: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Teeth and their associated tissues contain several populations of mesenchymal stem cells, one of which is represented by dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). These cells have mainly been characterised in vitro and numerous positive and negati ve markers for these cells have been suggested. To investigate the presence and localization of these molecules during development, forming dental pulp was examined using the mouse first mandibular molar as a model. The stages corresponding to postnatal (P) days 0, 7, 14, and 21 were investigated. The expression was monitored using customised PCR Arrays. Additionally, in situ localization of the key trio of markers (Cd73, Cd90, Cd105 coded by genes Nt5e, Thy1, Eng) was performed at prenatal and postnatal stages using immunohistochemistry. The expression panel of 24 genes assigned as in vitro markers of DPSCs or mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) revealed their developmental dynamics during formation of dental pulp mesenchyme. Among the positive markers, Vcam1, Fgf2, Nes were identified as increasing and Cd44, Cd59b, Mcam, Alcam as decreasing between perinatal vs. postnatal stages towards adulthood. Within the panel of negative DPSC markers, Cd14, Itgb2, Ptprc displayed increased and Cd24a decreased levels at later stages of pulp formation. Within the key trio of markers, Nt5e did not show any significant expression difference within the investigated period. Thy1 displayed a strong decrease between P0 and P7 while Eng increased between these stages. In situ localization of Cd73, Cd90 and Cd105 showed them overlap in differentiated odontoblasts and in the sub-odontoblastic layer that is speculated to host odontoblast progenitors. The highly prevalent expression of particularly Cd73 and Cd90 opens the question of potential multiple functions of these molecules. The results from this study add to the in vitro based knowledge by showing dynamics in the expression of DPSC/MSC markers during dental pulp formation in an in vivo context and thus with respect to the natural environment important for commitment of stem cells.
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- Eva Svandova
- Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Brno, Czech Republic; Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Brno, Czech Republic; Veterinary University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Veterinary University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Brno, Czech Republic; King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
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- Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Brno, Czech Republic; Veterinary University, Brno, Czech Republic
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Yang Y, Li B, Wang M, Pan S, Wang Y, Gu J. Effect of natural polymer materials on skin healing based on internal wound microenvironment: a review. Front Chem 2023; 11:1257915. [PMID: 37731458 PMCID: PMC10507733 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1257915] [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: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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The concept of wound microenvironment has been discussed for a long time. However, the mechanism of the internal microenvironment is relatively little studied. Here, we present a systematic discussion on the mechanism of natural polymer materials such as chitosan, cellulose, collagen and hyaluronic acid through their effects on the internal wound microenvironment and regulation of wound healing, in order to more comprehensively explain the concept of wound microenvironment and provide a reference for further innovative clinical for the preparation and application of wound healing agents.
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- Ying Yang
- The People’s Hospital of SND, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Guzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- The People’s Hospital of SND, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Suzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Fernández-Tabanera E, García-García L, Rodríguez-Martín C, Cervera ST, González-González L, Robledo C, Josa S, Martínez S, Chapado L, Monzón S, Melero-Fernández de Mera RM, Alonso J. CD44 Modulates Cell Migration and Invasion in Ewing Sarcoma Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11774. [PMID: 37511533 PMCID: PMC10381016 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The chimeric EWSR1::FLI1 transcription factor is the main oncogenic event in Ewing sarcoma. Recently, it has been proposed that EWSR1::FLI1 levels can fluctuate in Ewing sarcoma cells, giving rise to two cell populations. EWSR1::FLI1low cells present a migratory and invasive phenotype, while EWSR1::FLI1high cells are more proliferative. In this work, we described how the CD44 standard isoform (CD44s), a transmembrane protein involved in cell adhesion and migration, is overexpressed in the EWSR1::FLI1low phenotype. The functional characterization of CD44s (proliferation, clonogenicity, migration, and invasion ability) was performed in three doxycycline-inducible Ewing sarcoma cell models (A673, MHH-ES1, and CADO-ES1). As a result, CD44s expression reduced cell proliferation in all the cell lines tested without affecting clonogenicity. Additionally, CD44s increased cell migration in A673 and MHH-ES1, without effects in CADO-ES1. As hyaluronan is the main ligand of CD44s, its effect on migration ability was also assessed, showing that high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA) blocked cell migration while low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (LMW-HA) increased it. Invasion ability was correlated with CD44 expression in A673 and MHH-ES1 cell lines. CD44s, upregulated upon EWSR1::FLI1 knockdown, regulates cell migration and invasion in Ewing sarcoma cells.
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- Enrique Fernández-Tabanera
- Unidad de Tumores Sólidos Infantiles, Instituto de Investigación de Enfermedades Raras (IIER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28220 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (U758, CB06/07/1009, CIBERER-ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), 28015 Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Tumores Sólidos Infantiles, Instituto de Investigación de Enfermedades Raras (IIER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28220 Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Tumores Sólidos Infantiles, Instituto de Investigación de Enfermedades Raras (IIER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28220 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (U758, CB06/07/1009, CIBERER-ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Tumores Sólidos Infantiles, Instituto de Investigación de Enfermedades Raras (IIER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28220 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (U758, CB06/07/1009, CIBERER-ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Tumores Sólidos Infantiles, Instituto de Investigación de Enfermedades Raras (IIER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28220 Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Tumores Sólidos Infantiles, Instituto de Investigación de Enfermedades Raras (IIER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28220 Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Tumores Sólidos Infantiles, Instituto de Investigación de Enfermedades Raras (IIER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28220 Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Tumores Sólidos Infantiles, Instituto de Investigación de Enfermedades Raras (IIER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28220 Madrid, Spain
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- Bioinformatics Unit, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28220 Madrid, Spain
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- Bioinformatics Unit, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28220 Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Tumores Sólidos Infantiles, Instituto de Investigación de Enfermedades Raras (IIER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28220 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (U758, CB06/07/1009, CIBERER-ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Tumores Sólidos Infantiles, Instituto de Investigación de Enfermedades Raras (IIER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28220 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (U758, CB06/07/1009, CIBERER-ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Guarise C, Acquasaliente L, Pasut G, Pavan M, Soato M, Garofolin G, Beninatto R, Giacomel E, Sartori E, Galesso D. The role of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid in mucoadhesion on an ocular surface model. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 143:105908. [PMID: 37209594 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105908] [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: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is frequently formulated in eye drops to improve the stability of the tear film by hydration and lubrication. Mucoadhesion is related to the ocular residence time and therefore to the effectiveness of the eye drops. The ocular residence time of the HA formulation is correlated with the ability of HA to create specific strong interactions in the ocular surface with the mucus layer, mainly composed of a mixture of secreted mucins (MUC; gel forming MUC5AC and MUC2) and shed membrane-bound soluble mucins (MUC1, MUC4, and MUC16). Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial pathology of the preocular tear film with possible damage to the ocular surface classified in two types: (1) aqueous-deficient dry eye and (2) evaporative dry eye, caused by a decrease in goblet cell density that reduces MUC expression and/or by meibomian gland dysfunction, that results in a drop in the lipidic fraction of the tear film. In this work, the binding affinity between HA and MUC2 has been evaluated with three complementary approaches because the secreted MUCs play a pivotal role in the viscoelastic properties of the tear film: 1. Rheological analysis, measuring the mucoadhesive index and the complex viscosity in relation to MM (Molecular Mass) and concentration; 2. Fluorescence analysis, using a fluorescent hydrophobic probe, to investigate the conformational change of MUC2 during the interaction with the HA polymer; 3. Surface plasmon resonance analysis, used to measure the affinity between MUC2 (immobilized on the surface of a sensor chip) and the HA polymers that flowed on it at the molecular level. For all these tests, the mucoadhesive performance of the natural HA linearly increases with the MM, whereas cross-linked HA and other emollient and gelling agents (formulated in artificial tears) do not show the same mucoadhesive properties (with the exception of xanthan gum). The mucoadhesive performance of high MM HA has also been confirmed in conditions that simulate the pathological condition of the tear film during DED by decreasing the MUC2 or oleic acid concentration. Physico-chemical analysis of a series of marketed artificial tears confirms the linear correlation between the MM of the HA used in the products and the mucoadhesive index measured on the ocular surface model.
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- Cristian Guarise
- Fidia Farmaceutici S.p.A., via Ponte della Fabbrica 3/A, 35031, Abano Terme, PD, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Italy
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- Fidia Farmaceutici S.p.A., via Ponte della Fabbrica 3/A, 35031, Abano Terme, PD, Italy
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- Fidia Farmaceutici S.p.A., via Ponte della Fabbrica 3/A, 35031, Abano Terme, PD, Italy
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- Fidia Farmaceutici S.p.A., via Ponte della Fabbrica 3/A, 35031, Abano Terme, PD, Italy
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- Fidia Farmaceutici S.p.A., via Ponte della Fabbrica 3/A, 35031, Abano Terme, PD, Italy
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- Fidia Farmaceutici S.p.A., via Ponte della Fabbrica 3/A, 35031, Abano Terme, PD, Italy
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- Fidia Farmaceutici S.p.A., via Ponte della Fabbrica 3/A, 35031, Abano Terme, PD, Italy
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- Fidia Farmaceutici S.p.A., via Ponte della Fabbrica 3/A, 35031, Abano Terme, PD, Italy
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Serini S, Trombino S, Curcio F, Sole R, Cassano R, Calviello G. Hyaluronic Acid-Mediated Phenolic Compound Nanodelivery for Cancer Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1751. [PMID: 37376199 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15061751] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Phenolic compounds are bioactive phytochemicals showing a wide range of pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anticancer effects. Moreover, they are associated with fewer side effects compared to most currently used antitumor drugs. Combinations of phenolic compounds with commonly used drugs have been largely studied as an approach aimed at enhancing the efficacy of anticancer drugs and reducing their deleterious systemic effects. In addition, some of these compounds are reported to reduce tumor cell drug resistance by modulating different signaling pathways. However, often, their application is limited due to their chemical instability, low water solubility, or scarce bioavailability. Nanoformulations, including polyphenols in combination or not with anticancer drugs, represent a suitable strategy to enhance their stability and bioavailability and, thus, improve their therapeutic activity. In recent years, the development of hyaluronic acid-based systems for specific drug delivery to cancer cells has represented a pursued therapeutic strategy. This is related to the fact that this natural polysaccharide binds to the CD44 receptor that is overexpressed in most solid cancers, thus allowing its efficient internalization in tumor cells. Moreover, it is characterized by high biodegradability, biocompatibility, and low toxicity. Here, we will focus on and critically analyze the results obtained in recent studies regarding the use of hyaluronic acid for the targeted delivery of bioactive phenolic compounds to cancer cells of different origins, alone or in combination with drugs.
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- Simona Serini
- Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Section of General Pathology, School of Medicine and Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo F. Vito, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo F. Vito, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Section of General Pathology, School of Medicine and Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo F. Vito, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo F. Vito, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Jabbari F, Babaeipour V, Saharkhiz S. Comprehensive review on biosynthesis of hyaluronic acid with different molecular weights and its biomedical applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 240:124484. [PMID: 37068534 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA), an anionic and nonsulfated glycosaminoglycan, is the main structural component of various tissues and plays an important role in various biological processes. Given the promising properties of HA, such as high cellular compatibility, moisture retention, antiaging, proper interaction with cells, and CD44 targeting, HA can be widely used extensively in drug delivery, tissue engineering, wound healing, and cancer therapy. HA can obtain from animal tissues and microbial fermentation, but its applications depend on its molecular weight. Microbial fermentation is a common method for HA production on an industrial scale and S. zooepidemicus is the most frequently used strain in HA production. Culture conditions including pH, temperature, agitation rate, aeration speed, shear stress, dissolved oxygen, and bioreactor type significantly affect HA biosynthesis properties. In this review all the HA production methods and purification techniques to improve its physicochemical and biological properties for various biomedical applications are discussed in details. In addition, we showed that how HA molecular weight can significantly affect its properties and applications.
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- Farzaneh Jabbari
- Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Department, Materials and Energy Research Center, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Iran.
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Iran
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Berdiaki A, Neagu M, Spyridaki I, Kuskov A, Perez S, Nikitovic D. Hyaluronan and Reactive Oxygen Species Signaling—Novel Cues from the Matrix? Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12040824. [PMID: 37107200 PMCID: PMC10135151 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12040824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Hyaluronan (HA) is a naturally occurring non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) localized to the cell surface and the tissue extracellular matrix (ECM). It is composed of disaccharides containing glucuronic acid and N-acetylglucosamine, is synthesized by the HA synthase (HAS) enzymes and is degraded by hyaluronidase (HYAL) or reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) actions. HA is deposited as a high molecular weight (HMW) polymer and degraded to low molecular weight (LMW) fragments and oligosaccharides. HA affects biological functions by interacting with HA-binding proteins (hyaladherins). HMW HA is anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antiangiogenic, whereas LMW HA has pro-inflammatory, pro-angiogenetic, and oncogenic effects. ROS/RNS naturally degrade HMW HA, albeit at enhanced levels during tissue injury and inflammatory processes. Thus, the degradation of endothelial glycocalyx HA by increased ROS challenges vascular integrity and can initiate several disease progressions. Conversely, HA exerts a vital role in wound healing through ROS-mediated HA modifications, which affect the innate immune system. The normal turnover of HA protects against matrix rigidification. Insufficient turnover leads to increased tissue rigidity, leading to tissue dysfunction. Both endogenous and exogenous HMW HA have a scavenging capacity against ROS. The interactions of ROS/RNS with HA are more complex than presently perceived and present an important research topic.
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Karousou E, Parnigoni A, Moretto P, Passi A, Viola M, Vigetti D. Hyaluronan in the Cancer Cells Microenvironment. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15030798. [PMID: 36765756 PMCID: PMC9913668 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15030798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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The presence of the glycosaminoglycan hyaluronan in the extracellular matrix of tissues is the result of the cooperative synthesis of several resident cells, that is, macrophages and tumor and stromal cells. Any change in hyaluronan concentration or dimension leads to a modification in stiffness and cellular response through receptors on the plasma membrane. Hyaluronan has an effect on all cancer cell behaviors, such as evasion of apoptosis, limitless replicative potential, sustained angiogenesis, and metastasis. It is noteworthy that hyaluronan metabolism can be dramatically altered by growth factors and matrikines during inflammation, as well as by the metabolic homeostasis of cells. The regulation of HA deposition and its dimensions are pivotal for tumor progression and cancer patient prognosis. Nevertheless, because of all the factors involved, modulating hyaluronan metabolism could be tough. Several commercial drugs have already been described as potential or effective modulators; however, deeper investigations are needed to study their possible side effects. Moreover, other matrix molecules could be identified and targeted as upstream regulators of synthetic or degrading enzymes. Finally, co-cultures of cancer, fibroblasts, and immune cells could reveal potential new targets among secreted factors.
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Role of Hyaluronic Acid in Selected Malignant Neoplasms in Women. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11020304. [PMID: 36830841 PMCID: PMC9953106 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11020304] [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: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a significant glycosaminoglycan component of the extracellular matrix, playing an essential role in cell localization and proliferation. However, high levels of HA may also correlate with multidrug resistance of tumor cells, an increased tendency to metastasize, or cancer progression, and thus represent a very unfavorable prognosis for cancer patients. The purpose of this review article is to summarize the results of studies describing the relationship between HA, the main ligand of the CD44 receptor, or other components of the HA signaling pathway. In addition, we review the course of selected female malignancies, i.e., breast, cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancer, with the main focus on the mechanisms oriented to CD44. We also analyze reports on the beneficial use of HA-containing preparations in adjuvant therapy among patients with these types of cancer. Data from the literature suggest that HA and its family members may be critical prognostic biomarkers of selected malignancies among women. Nevertheless, the results of the available studies are inconclusive, and the actual clinical significance of HA expression analysis is still quite enigmatic. In our opinion, the HA-CD44 signaling pathway should be an attractive target for future research related to targeted therapy in gynecological cancers.
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Liu Q, Hu L, Wang C, Cheng M, Liu M, Wang L, Pan P, Chen J. Renewable marine polysaccharides for microenvironment-responsive wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 225:526-543. [PMID: 36395940 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.109] [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: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Marine polysaccharides (MPs) are an eco-friendly and renewable resource with a distinctive set of biological functions and are regarded as biological materials that can be in contact with tissues and body fluids for an extended time and promote tissue or organ regeneration. Skin tissue is easily invaded by the external environment due to its softness and large surface area. However, the body's natural physiological healing process is often too slow or suffers from the incomplete restoration of skin structure and function. Functional wound dressings are crucial for skin tissue engineering. Herein, popular MPs from different sources are summarized systematically. In particular, the structure-effectiveness of MP-based wound dressings and the physiological remodeling process of different wounds are reviewed in detail. Finally, the prospect of MP-based smart wound dressings is stated in conjunction with the wound microenvironment and provides new opportunities for high-value biomedical applications of MPs.
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- Qing Liu
- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China.
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China.
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Guo Q, Yang C, Gao F. The state of CD44 activation in cancer progression and therapeutic targeting. FEBS J 2022; 289:7970-7986. [PMID: 34478583 DOI: 10.1111/febs.16179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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CD44, a non-kinase transmembrane glycoprotein, is ubiquitously expressed on various types of cells, especially cancer stem cells (CSCs), and has been implicated in cancer onset and aggressiveness. The major ligand for the CD44, hyaluronan (HA), binds to and interacts with CD44, which in turn triggers downstream signaling cascades, thereby promoting cellular behaviors such as proliferation, motility, invasiveness and chemoresistance. The CD44-HA interaction is cell-specific and strongly affected by the state of CD44 activation. Therefore, the binding of HA to CD44 is essential for the activation of CD44 during which the detailed regulatory mechanism needs to be clarified. Different CD44 activation states distribute in human carcinoma and normal tissue; however, whether CD44 activation is a critical requirement for tumor initiation, progression and notorious CSC properties remains to be clarified. A deeper understanding of the regulation of CD44 activation may facilitate the development of novel targeted drugs in the future. Here, we review the current findings concerning the states of CD44 activation on the cell surface, the underlying regulatory mechanisms of CD44 activation, the known role for CD44 activation in tumor progression and CSC hallmarks, as well as the potential of HA-coated nanoparticle for targeting activated CD44 for cancer therapy.
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- Qian Guo
- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.,Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.,Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Carvalho AM, Valcarcel J, Soares da Costa D, Gomes M, Vázquez JA, Reis RL, Novoa-Carballal R, Pashkuleva I. Hyaluronan Brush-like Copolymers Promote CD44 Declustering in Breast Cancer Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:41779-41789. [PMID: 36053163 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c11864] [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: 06/15/2023]
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We report on the synthesis of hyaluronan (HA) brush-like copolymers and their application as antagonists of tumorigenic CD44-HA interactions. HA (4.8 kDa, ca. 24 saccharides) was grafted on 2-hydrohyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) by end-on oxime ligation. The obtained copolymers were compared with low and high molecular weight HA in terms of hydrolysis kinetics in the presence of hyaluronidase (isothermal titration calorimetry) and interactions with CD44 (surface plasmon resonance). The results evidenced that the high molecular weight HA and HA-g-HEMA have a much higher affinity to CD44 than low molecular weight HA. Additionally, slower enzymatic degradation was observed for the copolymer, making it an excellent candidate for active targeting of tumorigenic CD44-HA interactions. We, therefore, investigated the effect of the copolymer on cancer cell lines with different expression of CD44 and observed an efficient declustering of CD44 that is usually associated with reduction of metastasis and drug resistance.
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- Ana M Carvalho
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017Barco, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Grupo de Reciclado y Valorización de Materiales Residuales (REVAL), Instituto de Investigacións Mariñas (IIM-CSIC), Eduardo Cabello 6, Vigo36208, Galicia, Spain
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017Barco, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017Barco, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Grupo de Reciclado y Valorización de Materiales Residuales (REVAL), Instituto de Investigacións Mariñas (IIM-CSIC), Eduardo Cabello 6, Vigo36208, Galicia, Spain
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017Barco, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017Barco, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017Barco, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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Cao Z, Yuan G, Zeng L, Bai L, Liu X, Wu M, Sun R, Chen Z, Jiang Y, Gao Q, Chen Y, Zhang Y, Pan Y, Wang J. Macrophage-Targeted Sonodynamic/Photothermal Synergistic Therapy for Preventing Atherosclerotic Plaque Progression Using CuS/TiO 2 Heterostructured Nanosheets. ACS NANO 2022; 16:10608-10622. [PMID: 35759554 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c02177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) are two effective strategies for the treatment of atherosclerotic plaques. However, the low yield of reactive oxygen species (ROS) of conventional organic sonosensitizers and the low biosafety of hyperthermia limit the therapeutic efficacy of SDT and PTT. Herein, we report copper sulfide/titanium oxide heterostructure nanosheets modified with hyaluronic acid (HA) and PEG (HA-HNSs) for low-intensity sonodynamic and mild-photothermal synergistic therapy for early atherosclerotic plaques. CuS/TiO2 heterostructure nanosheets (HNSs) show high electron-hole separation efficiency and superior sonodynamic performance, because it has high surface energy crystal facets as well as a narrow band. Moreover, HNSs exhibit intense absorbance in the NIR-II region, which endows the nanosheets with excellent photothermal performance. With a further modification of HA, HA-HNSs can selectively target intraplaque proinflammatory macrophages through CD44-HA interaction. Because SDT reduces the expression of heat shock protein 90 and PTT facilitates the sonocatalytic process, the combination of SDT and PTT based on HA-HNSs could synergistically induce proinflammatory macrophage apoptosis. More importantly, the synergistic therapy prevents the progression of early atherosclerotic plaque by removing lesional macrophages and mitigating inflammation. Taken together, this work provides a macrophage-targeting sonodynamic/photothermal synergistic therapy, which is an effective translational clinical intervention for early atherosclerotic plaques.
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Garantziotis S, Savani RC. Proteoglycans in Toll-like receptor responses and innate immunity. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2022; 323:C202-C214. [PMID: 35675639 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00088.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The extracellular matrix (ECM) is an active and dynamic feature of tissues that not only provides gross structure but also plays key roles in cellular responses. The ever-changing microenvironment responds dynamically to cellular and external signals, and in turn influences cell fate, tissue development, and response to environmental injury or microbial invasion. It is therefore paramount to understand how the ECM components interact with each other, the environment and cells, and how they mediate their effects. Among the ECM components that have recently garnered increased attention, proteoglycans (PGs) deserve special note. Recent evidence strongly suggests that they play a crucial role both in health maintenance and disease development. In particular, proteoglycans dictate whether homeostasis or cell death will result from a given injury, by triggering and modulating activation of the innate immune system, via a conserved array of receptors that recognize exogenous (infectious) or endogenous (tissue damage) molecular patterns. Innate immune activation by proteoglycans has important implications for the understanding of cell-matrix interactions in health and disease. In this review, we will summarize the current state of knowledge of innate immune signaling by proteoglycans, discuss the implications, and explore future directions to define progress in this area of extracellular matrix biology.
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- Stavros Garantziotis
- Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
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- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Center for Pulmonary & Vascular Biology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Xu T, Han L, Jia L. Facile calcium ion-regulated grafting of dense and highly stretched hyaluronan for selective mediation of cancer cells rolling under high-speed flow. Acta Biomater 2022; 146:177-186. [PMID: 35568119 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.05.005] [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: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The development of materials that selectively mediate the rolling of cancer cells is important for the high-throughput enrichment of high-speed cancer cells. Here we constructed a dense and stretched low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA9.6k)-modified surface to selectively promote the rolling of CD44-high cancer cells. The HA surface (calcium ion-regulated HA9.6k surface, Ca-rHA) was fabricated via a calcium ion-regulated method, where calcium ion incorporation induced the shrink of HA9.6k chains to achieve the highest reported grafting density of about 2.73 ± 0.20 × 104 HA chains μm-2. Upon the removal of calcium ions, the dense HA9.6k chains switched to a highly stretched conformation. The high density and flexibility of Ca-rHA bearing abundant binding sites enhanced the rolling of CD44-high cancer cells and reduced the velocity of cells from 1389 µm s-1 to 99 µm s-1 (7%), comparable to that of the physiological rolling event and outperforming traditional grafting-to HA and E-selectin, without causing phenotypic changes. When processing complex samples under high-speed flow, Ca-rHA selectively mediated the rolling of cancer cells and enriched their ratio to peripheral blood mononuclear cells from 1:1 to 15:1. As the only reported artificial biomaterial capable of selectively mediating the rolling of cancer cells under a physiological high-speed flow, Ca-rHA holds promise in enriching intact cells for downstream analysis in the clinics by encouraging the surface-cell contacts. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The development of materials that selectively mediate the rolling of cancer cells is important for the high-throughput enrichment of cancer cells rolling under high-speed flow, yet is less reported. To selectively promote the rolling of cancer stem cell marker CD44-high cancer cells, a surface with dense and stretched low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA9.6k) was constructed. With Ca2+ regulation, HA9.6k chains shrank to achieve the highest reported grafting density of 2.73 ± 0.20 × 104 chains μm-2 and further switched to a highly stretched conformation after the removal of Ca2+ ions. As the only reported artificial biomaterial capable of selectively mediating the rolling of cancer cells under a physiological high-speed flow, this Ca2+-regulated HA9.6k surface holds promise in enriching intact cells for downstream analysis in the clinics.
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- Ting Xu
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, PR China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, PR China.
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, PR China.
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Kazemi Y, Dehghani S, Nosrati R, Taghdisi SM, Abnous K, Alibolandi M, Ramezani M. Recent progress in the early detection of cancer based on CD44 biomarker; nano-biosensing approaches. Life Sci 2022; 300:120593. [PMID: 35500679 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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CD44 is a cell matrix adhesion molecule overexpressed on the cell surfaces of the major cancers. CD44 as a cancer-related biomarker has an essential role in the invasion and metastasis of cancer. The detection and quantification of CD44 can provide essential information useful for clinical cancer diagnosis. In this regard, biosensors with sensitive and specific properties, give prominence to the development of CD44 detection platforms. To date, various aptamer-based sensitive-enhancers together with nanoparticles (NPs) have been combined into the biosensors systems to provide an innovative biosensing method (aptasensors/nano-aptasensors) with substantially improved detection limit. This review article discusses the recent advances in the field of biosensors, nanobiosensors, and aptasensors for the quantitative determination of CD44 and the detection of CD44-expressing cancer cells.
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- Youkabed Kazemi
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Carvalho AM, Soares da Costa D, Reis RL, Pashkuleva I. Influence of Hyaluronan Density on the Behavior of Breast Cancer Cells with Different CD44 Expression. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2101309. [PMID: 34694735 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202101309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Molecular gradients are common in biosystems and play an essential role in physiological and pathological processes. During carcinogenesis, for example, hyaluronan (HA) homeostasis is dysregulated by cancer cells and the altered synthesis and degradation processes result in the formation of HA gradients within the tumor microenvironment. Herein, a platform is developed to study the biological role of HA gradient in breast cancer cells. Cells with different aggressiveness and expression of CD44-the main HA receptor usually overexpressed in breast cancers, are selected for this study. The developed platform is compatible with several imaging modalities and allows assessment of cell density, morphology, CD44 expression, and cell motility in a function of HA density. Using high-throughput analysis, it is shown that cells that do not express CD44 do not change along the gradient, while CD44 positive cells respond differently to the HA gradient depending on the level of CD44 expression and HA density. This different response is associated with the activation of different signaling pathways by the CD44-HA interactions.
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- Ana M. Carvalho
- 3B's Research Group ‐ Biomaterials Biodegradable and Biomimetics Avepark ‐ Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra Barco 4805‐017 Portugal
- ICVS/3B's ‐ PT Government Associate Laboratory University of Minho Braga/Guimarães Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group ‐ Biomaterials Biodegradable and Biomimetics Avepark ‐ Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra Barco 4805‐017 Portugal
- ICVS/3B's ‐ PT Government Associate Laboratory University of Minho Braga/Guimarães Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group ‐ Biomaterials Biodegradable and Biomimetics Avepark ‐ Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra Barco 4805‐017 Portugal
- ICVS/3B's ‐ PT Government Associate Laboratory University of Minho Braga/Guimarães Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group ‐ Biomaterials Biodegradable and Biomimetics Avepark ‐ Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra Barco 4805‐017 Portugal
- ICVS/3B's ‐ PT Government Associate Laboratory University of Minho Braga/Guimarães Portugal
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CD44-Targeted Carriers: The Role of Molecular Weight of Hyaluronic Acid in the Uptake of Hyaluronic Acid-Based Nanoparticles. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15010103. [PMID: 35056160 PMCID: PMC8781203 DOI: 10.3390/ph15010103] [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: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology offers advanced biomedical tools for diagnosis and drug delivery, stressing the value of investigating the mechanisms by which nanocarriers interact with the biological environment. Herein, the cellular response to CD44-targeted nanoparticles (NPs) was investigated. CD44, the main hyaluronic acid (HA) receptor, is widely exploited as a target for therapeutic purposes. HA NPs were produced by microfluidic platform starting from HA with different molecular weights (Mw, 280, 540, 820 kDa) by polyelectrolyte complexation with chitosan (CS). Thanks to microfluidic technology, HA/CS NPs with the same physical features were produced, and only the effects of HA Mw on CD44-overexpressing cells (human mesenchymal stem cells, hMSCs) were studied. This work provides evidence of the HA/CS NPs biocompatibility regardless the HA Mw and reveals the effect of low Mw HA in improving the cell proliferation. Special attention was paid to the endocytic mechanisms used by HA/CS NPs to enter hMSCs. The results show the notable role of CD44 and the pronounced effect of HA Mw in the NPs’ internalization. HA/CS NPs uptake occurs via different endocytic pathways simultaneously, and most notably, NPs with 280 kDa HA were internalized by clathrin-mediated endocytosis. Instead, NPs with 820 kDa HA revealed a greater contribution of caveolae and cytoskeleton components.
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Kocurkova A, Nesporova K, Sandanusova M, Kerberova M, Lehka K, Velebny V, Kubala L, Ambrozova G. Endogenously-Produced Hyaluronan and Its Potential to Regulate the Development of Peritoneal Adhesions. Biomolecules 2021; 12:biom12010045. [PMID: 35053193 PMCID: PMC8773905 DOI: 10.3390/biom12010045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Formation of peritoneal adhesions (PA) is one of the major complications following intra-abdominal surgery. It is primarily caused by activation of the mesothelial layer and underlying tissues in the peritoneal membrane resulting in the transition of mesothelial cells (MCs) and fibroblasts to a pro-fibrotic phenotype. Pro-fibrotic transition of MCs—mesothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (MMT), and fibroblasts activation to myofibroblasts are interconnected to changes in cellular metabolism and culminate in the deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) in the form of fibrotic tissue between injured sides in the abdominal cavity. However, ECM is not only a mechanical scaffold of the newly synthetized tissue but reciprocally affects fibrosis development. Hyaluronan (HA), an important component of ECM, is a non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan consisting of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (GlcNAc) and D-glucuronic acid (GlcUA) that can affect the majority of processes involved in PA formation. This review considers the role of endogenously produced HA in the context of different fibrosis-related pathologies and its overlap in the development of PA.
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- Anna Kocurkova
- Institute of Biophysics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, 612 65 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.K.); (M.S.); (M.K.); (L.K.)
- Institute of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, 611 37 Brno, Czech Republic
- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, 656 91 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Contipro a.s., Dolní Dobrouč 401, 561 02 Dolní Dobrouč, Czech Republic; (K.N.); (K.L.); (V.V.)
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- Institute of Biophysics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, 612 65 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.K.); (M.S.); (M.K.); (L.K.)
- Institute of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, 611 37 Brno, Czech Republic
- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, 656 91 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biophysics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, 612 65 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.K.); (M.S.); (M.K.); (L.K.)
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- Contipro a.s., Dolní Dobrouč 401, 561 02 Dolní Dobrouč, Czech Republic; (K.N.); (K.L.); (V.V.)
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- Contipro a.s., Dolní Dobrouč 401, 561 02 Dolní Dobrouč, Czech Republic; (K.N.); (K.L.); (V.V.)
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- Institute of Biophysics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, 612 65 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.K.); (M.S.); (M.K.); (L.K.)
- Institute of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, 611 37 Brno, Czech Republic
- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital, 656 91 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biophysics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, 612 65 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.K.); (M.S.); (M.K.); (L.K.)
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Hassn Mesrati M, Syafruddin SE, Mohtar MA, Syahir A. CD44: A Multifunctional Mediator of Cancer Progression. Biomolecules 2021; 11:1850. [PMID: 34944493 PMCID: PMC8699317 DOI: 10.3390/biom11121850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 53.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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CD44, a non-kinase cell surface transmembrane glycoprotein, has been widely implicated as a cancer stem cell (CSC) marker in several cancers. Cells overexpressing CD44 possess several CSC traits, such as self-renewal and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) capability, as well as a resistance to chemo- and radiotherapy. The CD44 gene regularly undergoes alternative splicing, resulting in the standard (CD44s) and variant (CD44v) isoforms. The interaction of such isoforms with ligands, particularly hyaluronic acid (HA), osteopontin (OPN) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), drive numerous cancer-associated signalling. However, there are contradictory results regarding whether high or low CD44 expression is associated with worsening clinicopathological features, such as a higher tumour histological grade, advanced tumour stage and poorer survival rates. Nonetheless, high CD44 expression significantly contributes to enhanced tumourigenic mechanisms, such as cell proliferation, metastasis, invasion, migration and stemness; hence, CD44 is an important clinical target. This review summarises current research regarding the different CD44 isoform structures and their roles and functions in supporting tumourigenesis and discusses CD44 expression regulation, CD44-signalling pathways and interactions involved in cancer development. The clinical significance and prognostic value of CD44 and the potential of CD44 as a therapeutic target in cancer are also addressed.
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- Malak Hassn Mesrati
- Nanobiotechnology Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400 UPM, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia; (S.E.S.); (M.A.M.)
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- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia; (S.E.S.); (M.A.M.)
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- Nanobiotechnology Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400 UPM, Selangor, Malaysia;
- UPM-MAKNA Cancer Research Laboratory, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400 UPM, Selangor, Malaysia
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Della Sala F, Silvestri T, Borzacchiello A, Mayol L, Ambrosio L, Biondi M. Hyaluronan-coated nanoparticles for active tumor targeting: Influence of polysaccharide molecular weight on cell uptake. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 210:112240. [PMID: 34864635 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.112240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Here we aimed to correlate different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid (HA), 200, 800 and 1437 kDa, used to decorate poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)-based nanoparticles (NPs), to their cell uptakes. NP internalization kinetics in CD44-overexpressing breast carcinoma cells were quantified, using healthy fibroblast cells as reference. Actually, NP uptake and selectivity by tumor cells were maximized for NPs HA 800 kDa, while being minimum for NPs HA1400 kDa. This unexpected result could be explained considering that the interaction between NPs and tumor cells is dictated by rearrangement and conformation of that segment of HA chain that actually protrudes from the NPs. Overall, results obtained in this work point at how HA molecular weight, is pivotal project parameter in NP formulation to promote active targeting in the CD44 overexpressing cancer cells.
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- Francesca Della Sala
- Istituto per i Polimeri, Compositi e Biomateriali, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (IPCB-CNR), Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Napoli Federico II, Via Domenico Montesano 49, Napoli, Italy
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- Istituto per i Polimeri, Compositi e Biomateriali, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (IPCB-CNR), Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, Napoli, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Domenico Montesano 49, Napoli, Italy; Centro di Ricerca Interdipartimentale sui Biomateriali (CRIB), Università di Napoli Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, Napoli, Italy.
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- Istituto per i Polimeri, Compositi e Biomateriali, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (IPCB-CNR), Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Napoli Federico II, Via Domenico Montesano 49, Napoli, Italy; Centro di Ricerca Interdipartimentale sui Biomateriali (CRIB), Università di Napoli Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, Napoli, Italy
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Zapp C, Mundinger P, Boehm H. Natural Presentation of Glycosaminoglycans in Synthetic Matrices for 3D Angiogenesis Models. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:729670. [PMID: 34671601 PMCID: PMC8521059 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.729670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are long, linear polysaccharides that occur in the extracellular matrix of higher organisms and are either covalently attached to protein cores, as proteoglycans or in free form. Dependent on their chemical composition and structure, GAGs orchestrate a wide range of essential functions in tissue homeostasis. Accordingly, GAG-based biomaterials play a major role in tissue engineering. Current biomaterials exploit crosslinks between chemically modified GAG chains. Due to modifications along the GAG chains, they are limited in their GAG-protein interactions and accessibility to dissect the biochemical and biophysical properties that govern GAG functions. Herein, a natural presentation of GAGs is achieved by a terminal immobilization of GAGs to a polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel. A physicochemical characterization showed that different end-thiolated GAGs can be incorporated within physiological concentration ranges, while the mechanical properties of the hydrogel are exclusively tunable by the PEG polymer concentration. The functional utility of this approach was illustrated in a 3D cell culture application. Immobilization of end-thiolated hyaluronan enhanced the formation of capillary-like sprouts originating from embedded endothelial cell spheroids. Taken together, the presented PEG/GAG hydrogels create a native microenvironment with fine-tunable mechanobiochemical properties and are an effective tool for studying and employing the bioactivity of GAGs.
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- Cornelia Zapp
- Department of Cellular Biophysics, Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, Heidelberg, Germany.,Institute for Physical Chemistry, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cellular Biophysics, Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, Heidelberg, Germany.,Institute for Physical Chemistry, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cellular Biophysics, Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, Heidelberg, Germany.,Institute for Physical Chemistry, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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Della Sala F, Fabozzi A, di Gennaro M, Nuzzo S, Makvandi P, Solimando N, Pagliuca M, Borzacchiello A. Advances in Hyaluronic-Acid-Based (Nano)Devices for Cancer Therapy. Macromol Biosci 2021; 22:e2100304. [PMID: 34657388 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Cancer is the main cause of fatality all over the world with a considerable growth rate. Many biologically active nanoplatforms are exploited for tumor treatment. Of nanodevices, hyaluronic acid (HA)-based systems have shown to be promising candidates for cancer therapy due to their high biocompatibility and cell internalization. Herein, surface functionalization of different nanoparticles (NPs), e.g., organic- and inorganic-based NPs, is highlighted. Subsequently, HA-based nanostructures and their applications in cancer therapy are presented.
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- Francesca Della Sala
- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council, IPCB-CNR, Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, Naples, 80125, Italy
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- Altergon Italia s.r.l, Zona Industriale ASI, Morra De Sanctis (AV), 83040, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council, IPCB-CNR, Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, Naples, 80125, Italy
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- Altergon Italia s.r.l, Zona Industriale ASI, Morra De Sanctis (AV), 83040, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council, IPCB-CNR, Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, Naples, 80125, Italy
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- Altergon Italia s.r.l, Zona Industriale ASI, Morra De Sanctis (AV), 83040, Italy
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- Altergon Italia s.r.l, Zona Industriale ASI, Morra De Sanctis (AV), 83040, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council, IPCB-CNR, Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, Naples, 80125, Italy
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Garantziotis S. Modulation of hyaluronan signaling as a therapeutic target in human disease. Pharmacol Ther 2021; 232:107993. [PMID: 34587477 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2021.107993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The extracellular matrix is an active participant, modulator and mediator of the cell, tissue, organ and organismal response to injury. Recent research has highlighted the role of hyaluronan, an abundant glycosaminoglycan constituent of the extracellular matrix, in many fundamental biological processes underpinning homeostasis and disease development. From this basis, emerging studies have demonstrated the therapeutic potential of strategies which target hyaluronan synthesis, biology and signaling, with significant promise as therapeutics for a variety of inflammatory and immune diseases. This review summarizes the state of the art in this field and discusses challenges and opportunities in what could emerge as a new class of therapeutic agents, that we term "matrix biologics".
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- Stavros Garantziotis
- Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA.
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Wang ST, Neo BH, Betts RJ. Glycosaminoglycans: Sweet as Sugar Targets for Topical Skin Anti-Aging. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2021; 14:1227-1246. [PMID: 34548803 PMCID: PMC8449875 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s328671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are long, linear polysaccharides comprised of repeating disaccharide units with pleiotropic biological functions, with the non-sulfated GAG hyaluronic acid (HA), and sulfated GAGs dermatan sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, heparan sulfate, keratan sulfate, and to a lesser extent heparin all being expressed in skin. Their ability to regulate keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation, inflammatory processes and extracellular matrix composition and quality demonstrates their critical role in regulating skin physiology. Similarly, the water-binding properties of GAGs and structural qualities, particularly for HA, are crucial for maintaining proper skin form and hydration. The biological importance of GAGs, as well as extensive evidence that their properties and functions are altered in both chronological and extrinsic skin aging, makes them highly promising targets to improve cosmetic skin quality. Within the present review, we examine the cutaneous biological activity of GAGs alongside the protein complexes they form called proteoglycans and summarize the age-related changes of these molecules in skin. We also examine current topical interventional approaches to modulate GAGs for improved skin quality such as direct exogenous administration of GAGs, with a particular interest in strategies targeted at potentiating GAG levels in skin through either attenuating GAG degradation or increasing GAG production.
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- Siew Tein Wang
- L'Oréal Research & Innovation, L'Oréal Singapore, Singapore
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- L'Oréal Research & Innovation, L'Oréal Singapore, Singapore
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Cai SS, Li T, Akinade T, Zhu Y, Leong KW. Drug delivery carriers with therapeutic functions. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 176:113884. [PMID: 34302897 PMCID: PMC8440421 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.113884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Design of micro- or nanocarriers for drug delivery has primarily been focused on properties such as hydrophobicity, biodegradability, size, shape, surface charge, and toxicity, so that they can achieve optimal delivery with respect to drug loading, release kinetics, biodistribution, cellular uptake, and biocompatibility. Incorporation of stimulus-sensitive moieties into the carriers would lead to "smart" delivery systems. A further evolution would be to endow the carrier with a therapeutic function such that it no longer serves as a mere passive entity to release the drug at the target tissue but can be viewed as a therapeutic agent in itself. In this review, we will discuss recent and ongoing efforts over the past decade to design therapeutic drug carriers that confer a biological benefit, including ROS scavenging or generating, pro- or anti-inflammatory, and immuno-evasive properties, to enhance the overall therapeutic efficacy of the delivery systems.
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- Shuting S. Cai
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York 10027, New York, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York 10027, New York, United States
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- Graduate Program in Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical Studies, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York 10027, New York, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York 10027, New York, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York 10027, New York, United States,Department of Systems Biology, Columbia University, New York 10027, New York, United States,Corresponding author , Mailing address: 351 Engineering Terrace, Mail Code 8904, 1210 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027
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Kaul A, Short WD, Keswani SG, Wang X. Immunologic Roles of Hyaluronan in Dermal Wound Healing. Biomolecules 2021; 11:1234. [PMID: 34439900 PMCID: PMC8394879 DOI: 10.3390/biom11081234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Hyaluronic acid (HA), a glycosaminoglycan ubiquitous in the skin, has come into the limelight in recent years for its role in facilitating dermal wound healing. Specifically, HA's length of linearly repeating disaccharides-in other words, its molecular weight (MW)-determines its effects. High molecular weight (HMW)-HA serves an immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory role, whereas low molecular weight (LMW)-HA contributes to immunostimulation and thus inflammation. During the inflammatory stage of tissue repair, direct and indirect interactions between HA and the innate and adaptive immune systems are of particular interest for their long-lasting impact on wound repair. This review seeks to synthesize the literature on wound healing with a focus on HA's involvement in the immune subsystems.
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- Laboratory for Regenerative Tissue Repair, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (A.K.); (W.D.S.)
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- Laboratory for Regenerative Tissue Repair, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (A.K.); (W.D.S.)
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Serini S, Cassano R, Bruni M, Servidio C, Calviello G, Trombino S. Characterization of a hyaluronic acid and folic acid-based hydrogel for cisplatin delivery: Antineoplastic effect in human ovarian cancer cells in vitro. Int J Pharm 2021; 606:120899. [PMID: 34324990 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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We successfully prepared and characterized a hyaluronic acid- and folic acid-based hydrogel for the delivery of cisplatin (GEL-CIS) with the aim to induce specific and efficient incorporation of CIS into ovarian cancer (OC) cells, improve its antineoplastic effect and avoid CIS-resistance. The slow and controlled release of the drug from the polymeric network and its swelling degree at physiologic pH suggested its suitability for CIS delivery in OC. We compared here the effects of pure CIS to that of GEL-CIS on human OC cell lines, either wild type or CIS-resistant, in basal conditions and in the presence of macrophage-derived conditioned medium, mimicking the action of tumor-associated macrophages in vivo. GEL-CIS inhibited OC cell growth and migration more efficiently than pure CIS and modulated the expression of proteins involved in the Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition, a process playing a key role in OC metastatic spread and resistance to CIS.
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- Simona Serini
- Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Section of General Pathology, School of Medicine and Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo F. Vito, 00168 Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo F. Vito, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Section of General Pathology, School of Medicine and Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo F. Vito, 00168 Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo F. Vito, 00168 Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende, Cosenza, Italy
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Hyaluronic acid in ocular drug delivery. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 264:118006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Role of the interactions of soft hyaluronan nanomaterials with CD44 and supported bilayer membranes in the cellular uptake. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 205:111916. [PMID: 34146785 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.111916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Increasing valence by acting on nanomaterial morphology can enhance the ability of a ligand to specifically bind to targeted cells. Herein, we investigated cell internalization of soft hyaluronic acid (HA) nanoplatelets (NPs) that exhibit a typical hexagonal shape, flat surfaces and high aspect ratio (Γ≈12 to 20), as characterized by atomic force microscopy in hydrated conditions. Fluorescence imaging revealed that internalization of HA-NPs by a T24 tumor cell line and by macrophages was higher than native polysaccharide in a dose-dependent and time-dependent manners. The ability of HA-NPs to efficiently compete with native HA assessed using Bio-layer interferometry showed that NPs had a stronger interaction with recombinant CD44 receptor compared to native HA. The results were discussed regarding physical properties of the NPs and the implication of multivalent interactions in HA binding to CD44. Experiments conducted on supported bilayer membranes with different compositions showed that non-specific interactions of NPs with lipid membranes were negligible. Our findings provide insights into intracellular drug delivery using soft HA-NPs through receptor-mediated multivalent interactions.
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Amorim S, Pashkuleva I, Reis CA, Reis RL, Pires RA. Tunable layer-by-layer films containing hyaluronic acid and their interactions with CD44. J Mater Chem B 2021; 8:3880-3885. [PMID: 32222753 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb00407c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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We report on the development of layer-by-layer (LbL) constructs whose viscoelastic properties and bioactivity can be finely tuned by using polyanions of different size and/or crosslinking. As a polyanion we used hyaluronic acid (HA) - a multi-signaling biomolecule whose bioactivity depends on its molecular weight. We investigated the interplay between the mechanical properties of the LbL systems built using HA of different sizes and the specific HA-mediated biochemical interactions. We characterized the assembled materials and their interactions with CD44, the main HA receptor, by Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation (QCM-D), Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). We observed that the presence of CD44 resulted in the disruption of the non-crosslinked multilayers, while crosslinked films remain stable and bind CD44 in a HA molecular weight and charge specific fashion.
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- Sara Amorim
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Portugal. and ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal and The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Portugal. and ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- i3S, University of Porto, Portugal and IPATIMUP, Porto, Portugal and Department of Pathology and Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Porto University, Portugal and Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Portugal. and ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal and The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Portugal. and ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal and The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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Koltai T, Reshkin SJ, Carvalho TMA, Cardone RA. Targeting the Stromal Pro-Tumoral Hyaluronan-CD44 Pathway in Pancreatic Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3953. [PMID: 33921242 PMCID: PMC8069142 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22083953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the deadliest malignancies. Present-day treatments have not shown real improvements in reducing the high mortality rate and the short survival of the disease. The average survival is less than 5% after 5 years. New innovative treatments are necessary to curtail the situation. The very dense pancreatic cancer stroma is a barrier that impedes the access of chemotherapeutic drugs and at the same time establishes a pro-proliferative symbiosis with the tumor, thus targeting the stroma has been suggested by many authors. No ideal drug or drug combination for this targeting has been found as yet. With this goal in mind, here we have explored a different complementary treatment based on abundant previous publications on repurposed drugs. The cell surface protein CD44 is the main receptor for hyaluronan binding. Many malignant tumors show over-expression/over-activity of both. This is particularly significant in pancreatic cancer. The independent inhibition of hyaluronan-producing cells, hyaluronan synthesis, and/or CD44 expression, has been found to decrease the tumor cell's proliferation, motility, invasion, and metastatic abilities. Targeting the hyaluronan-CD44 pathway seems to have been bypassed by conventional mainstream oncological practice. There are existing drugs that decrease the activity/expression of hyaluronan and CD44: 4-methylumbelliferone and bromelain respectively. Some drugs inhibit hyaluronan-producing cells such as pirfenidone. The association of these three drugs has never been tested either in the laboratory or in the clinical setting. We present a hypothesis, sustained by hard experimental evidence, suggesting that the simultaneous use of these nontoxic drugs can achieve synergistic or added effects in reducing invasion and metastatic potential, in PDAC. A non-toxic, low-cost scheme for inhibiting this pathway may offer an additional weapon for treating pancreatic cancer.
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- Department of Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy; (T.M.A.C.); (R.A.C.)
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- Department of Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy; (T.M.A.C.); (R.A.C.)
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- Department of Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy; (T.M.A.C.); (R.A.C.)
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Johnson LA, Banerji S, Lagerholm BC, Jackson DG. Dendritic cell entry to lymphatic capillaries is orchestrated by CD44 and the hyaluronan glycocalyx. Life Sci Alliance 2021; 4:4/5/e202000908. [PMID: 33687996 PMCID: PMC8008951 DOI: 10.26508/lsa.202000908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
CD44 anchors the hyaluronan glycocalyx on migrating dendritic cells to permit docking to the endothelial receptor LYVE-1, thus orchestrating lymphatic trafficking through modulating glycocalyx density. DCs play a vital role in immunity by conveying antigens from peripheral tissues to draining lymph nodes, through afferent lymphatic vessels. Critical to the process is initial docking to the lymphatic endothelial receptor LYVE-1 via its ligand hyaluronan on the DC surface. How this relatively weak binding polymer is configured for specific adhesion to LYVE-1, however, is unknown. Here, we show that hyaluronan is anchored and spatially organized into a 400–500 nm dense glycocalyx by the leukocyte receptor CD44. Using gene knockout and by modulating CD44-hyaluronan interactions with monoclonal antibodies in vitro and in a mouse model of oxazolone-induced skin inflammation, we demonstrate that CD44 is required for DC adhesion and transmigration across lymphatic endothelium. In addition, we present evidence that CD44 can dynamically control the density of the hyaluronan glycocalyx, regulating the efficiency of DC trafficking to lymph nodes. Our findings define a previously unrecognized role for CD44 in lymphatic trafficking and highlight the importance of the CD44:HA:LYVE-1 axis in its regulation.
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Affiliation(s)
- Louise A Johnson
- Medical Research Council (MRC) Human Immunology Unit, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Medical Research Council (MRC) Human Immunology Unit, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Wolfson Imaging Centre Oxford, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Medical Research Council (MRC) Human Immunology Unit, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Sari RP, Revianti S, Andriani D, Prananingrum W, Rahayu RP, Sudjarwo SA. The Effect of Anadara granosa Shell's-Stichopus hermanni Scaffold on CD44 and IL-10 Expression to Decrease Osteoclasts in Socket Healing. Eur J Dent 2021; 15:228-235. [PMID: 33511601 PMCID: PMC8184269 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1719215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Objectives
This article aimed to investigate the effect of
Anadara granosa
(AG) shell’s–
Stichopus hermanni
scaffold on cluster of differentiation (CD)44 and interleukin-10 (IL-10) expression to decrease osteoclasts in socket healing.
Materials and Methods
Thirty male Wistar rats were divided into five groups. The lower left incisor was extracted, then given a placebo for group control (K), the treatment group was administered with scaffold from AG shells, and a treatment group with scaffold from blood cockle shell–
S. hermanni
with the concentration of 0.4, 0.8, and 1.6% (AGSH0.4; AGSH0.8; AGSH1.6). We made a bone graft from a combination of AGSH extract using the freeze-dried method. The socket was sutured by silk braid immediately. Third and Seventh days postextraction, animals are killed. CD44 and IL-10 expression were examined with immunohistochemistry, as well as osteoclast was examined with hematoxylin-eosin.
Statistical Analysis
The data were analyzed using a one-way analysis of variance (for CD44 and osteoclast) and Kruskal–Wallis’ test (for IL-10) followed by a post hoc test in which the result of
p
< 0.05.
Results
Scaffold from a combination of AGSH increased CD44 expression significantly, which enhanced IL-10 expression thereby decreased the number of osteoclasts in socket healing on days 3 and 7.
Conclusion
Scaffold of AG shell–
S. hermanni
with a concentration of 0.8% was effective to enhance CD44 and IL-10 expression to decrease osteoclast in socket healing after tooth extraction.
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- Rima Parwati Sari
- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Hang Tuah, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Hang Tuah, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Hang Tuah, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Biomaterial, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Hang Tuah, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Maxilofacial, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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Carvalho AM, Soares da Costa D, Paulo PMR, Reis RL, Pashkuleva I. Co-localization and crosstalk between CD44 and RHAMM depend on hyaluronan presentation. Acta Biomater 2021; 119:114-124. [PMID: 33091625 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
Abstract
CD44 and the receptor for hyaluronic acid-mediated motility (RHAMM) are the main hyaluronan (HA) receptors. They are commonly overexpressed in different cancers activating signaling pathways related to tumor progression, metastasis and chemoresistance. Besides their involvement in signal transduction via interaction with HA, currently, there is a little information about the possible crosstalk between CD44 and RHAMM and the role of HA in this process. In the present work, we used immunocytochemistry combined with Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) microscopy and co-immunoprecipitation to elucidate the involvement of HA in CD44 and RHAMM expression, co-localization and crosstalk. We studied breast cancer cells lines with different degrees of invasiveness and expression of these receptors in the absence of exogenous HA and compared the data with the results obtained for cultures supplemented with either soluble HA or seeded on substrates with end-on immobilized HA. Our results demonstrated that cells response depends on the HA presentation: CD44/RHAMM complexation was upregulated in all cell lines upon interaction with immobilized HA, but not with its soluble form. Moreover, the results showed that the expression of both CD44 and RHAMM is regulated via interactions with HA indicating cell-specific feedback loop(s) in the signaling cascade.
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- Ana M Carvalho
- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradable and Biomimetics, Avepark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradable and Biomimetics, Avepark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, Portugal
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradable and Biomimetics, Avepark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradable and Biomimetics, Avepark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, Portugal.
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Lee SW, Kim J, Do M, Namkoong E, Lee H, Ryu JH, Park K. Developmental role of hyaluronic acid and its application in salivary gland tissue engineering. Acta Biomater 2020; 115:275-287. [PMID: 32853803 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Dry mouth, or xerostomia, caused by salivary gland dysfunction significantly impacts oral/systemic health and quality of life. Although in vitro-generated artificial salivary glands have been considered as the fundamental solution, its structural complexity is difficult to reproduce using current biomaterials. Therefore, understanding and recapitulating the roles of biomacromolecules in salivary gland organogenesis is needed to solve these problems. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a macromolecule abundant during salivary gland organogenesis, but its role remains unknown. Here, we verify the effects of HA on salivary gland organogenesis and artificial organ germ formation in solubilized and substrate-immobilized forms. In embryonic submandibular glands (eSMG), we found dense HA layers encapsulating proliferative c-Kit+ progenitor cells that were expressing CD44, an HA receptor. The blockage of HA synthesis, or degradation of HA, impaired eSMG growth by ablating the c-Kit+ progenitor cell population. We also found that high-molecular-weight (HMW) HA has a significant role in eSMG growth. Based on these findings, we discovered that HA is also crucial for in vitro formation of salivary gland organ germs, one of the most promising candidates for salivary gland tissue regeneration. We significantly enhanced salivary gland organ germ formation by supplementing HMW HA in solution; this effect was further increased when the HMW HA was immobilized on the substrate by polydopamine/HA co-immobilization. Our study suggests that the current use of HA in salivary gland tissue engineering can be further optimized.
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- Sang-Woo Lee
- Department of Physiology, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul 110-749, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul 110-749, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Nature-inspired Technology (CNiT), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul 110-749, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Nature-inspired Technology (CNiT), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Carbon Convergence Engineering, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul 110-749, Republic of Korea.
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