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Carton F, Malatesta M. Nanotechnological Research for Regenerative Medicine: The Role of Hyaluronic Acid. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3975. [PMID: 38612784 PMCID: PMC11012323 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073975] [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: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a linear, anionic, non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan occurring in almost all body tissues and fluids of vertebrates including humans. It is a main component of the extracellular matrix and, thanks to its high water-holding capacity, plays a major role in tissue hydration and osmotic pressure maintenance, but it is also involved in cell proliferation, differentiation and migration, inflammation, immunomodulation, and angiogenesis. Based on multiple physiological effects on tissue repair and reconstruction processes, HA has found extensive application in regenerative medicine. In recent years, nanotechnological research has been applied to HA in order to improve its regenerative potential, developing nanomedical formulations containing HA as the main component of multifunctional hydrogels systems, or as core component or coating/functionalizing element of nanoconstructs. This review offers an overview of the various uses of HA in regenerative medicine aimed at designing innovative nanostructured devices to be applied in various fields such as orthopedics, dermatology, and neurology.
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie 8, 37134 Verona, Italy;
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Sivakumar PM, Yetisgin AA, Demir E, Sahin SB, Cetinel S. Polysaccharide-bioceramic composites for bone tissue engineering: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 250:126237. [PMID: 37567538 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Limitations associated with conventional bone substitutes such as autografts, increasing demand for bone grafts, and growing elderly population worldwide necessitate development of unique materials as bone graft substitutes. Bone tissue engineering (BTE) would ensure therapy advancement, efficiency, and cost-effective treatment modalities of bone defects. One way of engineering bone tissue scaffolds by mimicking natural bone tissue composed of organic and inorganic phases is to utilize polysaccharide-bioceramic hybrid composites. Polysaccharides are abundant in nature, and present in human body. Biominerals, like hydroxyapatite are present in natural bone and some of them possess osteoconductive and osteoinductive properties. Ion doped bioceramics could substitute protein-based biosignal molecules to achieve osteogenesis, vasculogenesis, angiogenesis, and stress shielding. This review is a systemic summary on properties, advantages, and limitations of polysaccharide-bioceramic/ion doped bioceramic composites along with their recent advancements in BTE.
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- Ponnurengam Malliappan Sivakumar
- Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey; Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Viet Nam; School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Viet Nam.
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- Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey; Sabanci University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nano-Engineering Program, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey; Sabanci University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering Program, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey; Sabanci University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering Program, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey; Sabanci University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering Program, Istanbul 34956, Turkey.
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Swain S, Koduru JR, Rautray TR. Mangiferin-Enriched Mn-Hydroxyapatite Coupled with β-TCP Scaffolds Simultaneously Exhibit Osteogenicity and Anti-Bacterial Efficacy. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2206. [PMID: 36984085 PMCID: PMC10054241 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) containing β-tricalcium phosphate and manganese (Mn)-substituted hydroxyapatite (HAP) was synthesized. Biomedical scaffolds were prepared using this synthesized powder on a sacrificial polyurethane sponge template after the incorporation of mangiferin (MAN). Mn was substituted at a concentration of 5% and 10% in HAP to examine the efficacy of Mn at various concentrations. The phase analysis of the as-formed BCP scaffold was carried out by X-ray diffraction analysis, while the qualitative observation of morphology and the osteoblast cell differentiation were carried out by scanning electron microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy techniques. Gene expressions of osteocalcin, collagen 1, and RUNX2 were carried out using qRT-PCR analyses. Significantly higher (p < 0.05) levels of ALP activity were observed with extended osteoblast induction on the mangiferin-incorporated BCP scaffolds. After characterization of the specimens, it was found that the scaffolds with 10% Mn-incorporated BCP with mangiferin showed better osteogenicity and simultaneously the same scaffolds exhibited higher anti-bacterial properties as observed from the bacterial viability test. This study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of Mn and MAN in BCP for osteogenicity and antibacterial action.
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- Subhasmita Swain
- Biomaterials and Tissue Regeneration Lab., CETMS, ITER, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar 751030, Odisha, India
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, 20 Kwangwoon-Ro, Wolgye-Dong, Nowon-Gu, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Regeneration Lab., CETMS, ITER, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar 751030, Odisha, India
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Nimbalkar Y, Gharat SA, Tanna V, Nikam VS, Nabar S, Sawarkar SP. Modification and Functionalization of Polymers for Targeting to Bone Cancer and Bone Regeneration. Crit Rev Biomed Eng 2023; 51:21-58. [PMID: 37560878 DOI: 10.1615/critrevbiomedeng.2023043780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Bone is one of the most complex, inaccessible body structures, responsible for calcium storage and haematopoiesis. The second highest cause of death across the world is cancer. Amongst all the types of cancers, bone cancer treatment modalities are limited due to the structural complexity and inaccessibility of bones. The worldwide incidence of bone diseases and bone defects due to cancer, infection, trauma, age-related bone degeneration is increasing. Currently different conventional therapies are available for bone cancer such as chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy, but they have several disadvantages associated with them. Nanomedicine is being extensively researched as viable therapeutics to mitigate drug resistance in cancer therapy and promote bone regeneration. Several natural polymers such as chitosan, dextran, alginate, hyaluronic acid, and synthetic polymers like polyglycolic acid, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid), polycaprolactone are investigated for their application in nanomedicine for bone cancer treatment and bone regeneration. Nanocarriers have shown promising results in preclinical experimental studies. However, they still face a major drawback of inadequate targetability. The paper summarizes the status of research and the progress made so far in modifications and functionalization of natural polymers for improving their site specificity and targeting for effective treatment of bone cancer and enhancing bone regeneration.
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- Yogesh Nimbalkar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, University of Mumbai, Vile Parle West, Mumbai 400056 India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, University of Mumbai, Vile Parle West, Mumbai 400056 India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, University of Mumbai, Vile Parle West, Mumbai 400056 India
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- Department of Pharmacology, STES's Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Pharmacy, Kondhwa, S.P. Pune University, Pune 411048, India
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- Radiation Medicine Centre, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, University of Mumbai, Vile Parle West, Mumbai 400056 India
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Sikkema R, Keohan B, Zhitomirsky I. Hyaluronic-Acid-Based Organic-Inorganic Composites for Biomedical Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:4982. [PMID: 34501070 PMCID: PMC8434239 DOI: 10.3390/ma14174982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Applications of natural hyaluronic acid (HYH) for the fabrication of organic-inorganic composites for biomedical applications are described. Such composites combine unique functional properties of HYH with functional properties of hydroxyapatite, various bioceramics, bioglass, biocements, metal nanoparticles, and quantum dots. Functional properties of advanced composite gels, scaffold materials, cements, particles, films, and coatings are described. Benefiting from the synergy of properties of HYH and inorganic components, advanced composites provide a platform for the development of new drug delivery materials. Many advanced properties of composites are attributed to the ability of HYH to promote biomineralization. Properties of HYH are a key factor for the development of colloidal and electrochemical methods for the fabrication of films and protective coatings for surface modification of biomedical implants and the development of advanced biosensors. Overcoming limitations of traditional materials, HYH is used as a biocompatible capping, dispersing, and structure-directing agent for the synthesis of functional inorganic materials and composites. Gel-forming properties of HYH enable a facile and straightforward approach to the fabrication of antimicrobial materials in different forms. Of particular interest are applications of HYH for the fabrication of biosensors. This review summarizes manufacturing strategies and mechanisms and outlines future trends in the development of functional biocomposites.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S4L7, Canada; (R.S.); (B.K.)
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