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Zhang J, Suttapreyasri S, Leethanakul C, Samruajbenjakun B. Fabrication of vascularized tissue-engineered bone models using triaxial bioprinting. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024; 112:1093-1106. [PMID: 38411369 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37694] [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: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Bone tissue is a highly vascularized tissue. When constructing tissue-engineered bone models, both the osteogenic and angiogenic capabilities of the construct should be carefully considered. However, fabricating a vascularized tissue-engineered bone to promote vascular formation and bone generation, while simultaneously establishing nutrition channels to facilitate nutrient exchange within the constructs, remains a significant challenge. Triaxial bioprinting, which not only allows the independent encapsulation of different cell types while simultaneously forming nutrient channels, could potentially emerge as a strategy for fabricating vascularized tissue-engineered bone. Moreover, bioinks should also be applied in combination to promote both osteogenesis and angiogenesis. In this study, employing triaxial bioprinting, we used a blend bioink of gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA), sodium alginate (Alg), and different concentrations of nano beta-tricalcium phosphate (nano β-TCP) encapsulated MC3T3-E1 preosteoblasts as the outer layer, a mixed bioink of GelMA and Alg loaded with human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) as the middle layer, and gelatin as a sacrificial material to form nutrient channels in the inner layer to fabricate vascularized bone constructs simulating the microenvironment for bone and vascular tissues. The results showed that the addition of nano β-TCP could adjust the mechanical, swelling, and degradation properties of the constructs. Biological assessments revealed the cell viability of constructs containing different concentrations of nano β-TCP was higher than 90% on day 7, The cell-laden constructs containing 3% (w/v) nano β-TCP exhibited better osteogenic (higher Alkaline phosphatase activity and larger Osteocalcin positive area) and angiogenic (the gradual increased CD31 positive area) potential. Therefore, using triaxial bioprinting technology and employing GelMA, Alg, and nano β-TCP as bioink components could fabricate vascularized bone tissue constructs, offering a novel strategy for vascularized bone tissue engineering.
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- Junbiao Zhang
- Orthodontic Section, Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
- Guiyang Hospital of Stomatology, Guiyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- Orthodontic Section, Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Orthodontic Section, Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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Silva-Barroso AS, Cabral CSD, Ferreira P, Moreira AF, Correia IJ. Lignin-enriched tricalcium phosphate/sodium alginate 3D scaffolds for application in bone tissue regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 239:124258. [PMID: 37003376 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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The bone is a connective, vascularized, and mineralized tissue that confers protection to organs, and participates in the support and locomotion of the human body, maintenance of homeostasis, as well as in hematopoiesis. However, throughout the lifetime, bone defects may arise due to traumas (mechanical fractures), diseases, and/or aging, which when too extensive compromise the ability of the bone to self-regenerate. To surpass such clinical situation, different therapeutic approaches have been pursued. Rapid prototyping techniques using composite materials (consisting of ceramics and polymers) have been used to produce customized 3D structures with osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties. In order to reinforce the mechanical and osteogenic properties of these 3D structures, herein, a new 3D scaffold was produced through the layer-by-layer deposition of a tricalcium phosphate (TCP), sodium alginate (SA), and lignin (LG) mixture using the Fab@Home 3D-Plotter. Three different TCP/LG/SA formulations, LG/SA ratio 1:3, 1:2, or 1:1, were produced and subsequently evaluated to determine their suitability for bone regeneration. The physicochemical assays demonstrated that the LG inclusion improved the mechanical resistance of the scaffolds, particularly in the 1:2 ratio, since a 15 % increase in the mechanical strength was observed. Moreover, all TCP/LG/SA formulations showed an enhanced wettability and maintained their capacity to promote the osteoblasts' adhesion and proliferation as well as their bioactivity (formation of hydroxyapatite crystals). Such results support the LG inclusion and application in the development of 3D scaffolds aimed for bone regeneration.
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- A S Silva-Barroso
- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CIEPQPF-Departamento de Engenharia Química, Universidade de Coimbra, Rua Silvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal; Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Rua Pedro Nunes, 3030-199 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; CPIRN-UDI/IPG-Center of Potential and Innovation in Natural Resources, Research Unit for Inland Development, Instituto Politécnico da Guarda, Avenida Dr. Francisco de Sá Carneiro, 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.
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Machowska A, Klara J, Ledwójcik G, Wójcik K, Dulińska-Litewka J, Karewicz A. Clindamycin-Loaded Halloysite Nanotubes as the Antibacterial Component of Composite Hydrogel for Bone Repair. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14235151. [PMID: 36501546 PMCID: PMC9739121 DOI: 10.3390/polym14235151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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A new drug delivery system consisting of clindamycin phosphate entrapped in acid-etched halloysite nanotubes was successfully prepared and characterized. It was then used as an antibacterial component of the multicomponent hydrogel designed as a material for bone regeneration. First, halloysite (HNT) was etched and clindamycin phosphate (CP) was entrapped in both raw and modified nanotubes, resulting in HNT-CP and EHNT-CP systems. They were characterized using SEM, TEM, TGA and FTIR; the entrapment efficiency and release of CP from both systems were also studied. EHNT-CP was then used as an antibacterial component of the two hydrogels composed of alginate, collagen and β-TCP. The hydrogels were prepared using different crosslinking procedures but had the same composition. The morphology, porosity, degradation rate, CP release profile, cytocompatibility, antibacterial activity and ability to induce biomineralization were studied for both materials. The hydrogel obtained by a chemical crosslinking with EDC followed by the physical crosslinking with calcium ions had better properties and was shown to have potential as a bone repair material.
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- Adrianna Machowska
- Department of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 2 Gronostajowa St., 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 2 Gronostajowa St., 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 2 Gronostajowa St., 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 7, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Chair of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical College, Jagiellonian University, 31-034 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 2 Gronostajowa St., 30-387 Kraków, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-12-686-25-33
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Saadi MASR, Maguire A, Pottackal NT, Thakur MSH, Ikram MM, Hart AJ, Ajayan PM, Rahman MM. Direct Ink Writing: A 3D Printing Technology for Diverse Materials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2108855. [PMID: 35246886 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 76.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Additive manufacturing (AM) has gained significant attention due to its ability to drive technological development as a sustainable, flexible, and customizable manufacturing scheme. Among the various AM techniques, direct ink writing (DIW) has emerged as the most versatile 3D printing technique for the broadest range of materials. DIW allows printing of practically any material, as long as the precursor ink can be engineered to demonstrate appropriate rheological behavior. This technique acts as a unique pathway to introduce design freedom, multifunctionality, and stability simultaneously into its printed structures. Here, a comprehensive review of DIW of complex 3D structures from various materials, including polymers, ceramics, glass, cement, graphene, metals, and their combinations through multimaterial printing is presented. The review begins with an overview of the fundamentals of ink rheology, followed by an in-depth discussion of the various methods to tailor the ink for DIW of different classes of materials. Then, the diverse applications of DIW ranging from electronics to food to biomedical industries are discussed. Finally, the current challenges and limitations of this technique are highlighted, followed by its prospects as a guideline toward possible futuristic innovations.
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- M A S R Saadi
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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Hurtado A, Aljabali AAA, Mishra V, Tambuwala MM, Serrano-Aroca Á. Alginate: Enhancement Strategies for Advanced Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23094486. [PMID: 35562876 PMCID: PMC9102972 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23094486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Alginate is an excellent biodegradable and renewable material that is already used for a broad range of industrial applications, including advanced fields, such as biomedicine and bioengineering, due to its excellent biodegradable and biocompatible properties. This biopolymer can be produced from brown algae or a microorganism culture. This review presents the principles, chemical structures, gelation properties, chemical interactions, production, sterilization, purification, types, and alginate-based hydrogels developed so far. We present all of the advanced strategies used to remarkably enhance this biopolymer’s physicochemical and biological characteristics in various forms, such as injectable gels, fibers, films, hydrogels, and scaffolds. Thus, we present here all of the material engineering enhancement approaches achieved so far in this biopolymer in terms of mechanical reinforcement, thermal and electrical performance, wettability, water sorption and diffusion, antimicrobial activity, in vivo and in vitro biological behavior, including toxicity, cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation, immunological response, biodegradation, porosity, and its use as scaffolds for tissue engineering applications. These improvements to overcome the drawbacks of the alginate biopolymer could exponentially increase the significant number of alginate applications that go from the paper industry to the bioprinting of organs.
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- Alejandro Hurtado
- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Laboratory, Centro de Investigación Traslacional San Alberto Magno, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, c/Guillem de Castro 94, 46001 Valencia, Spain;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid 21163, Jordan;
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India;
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Ulster University, Coleraine BT52 1SA, Northern Ireland, UK;
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- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Laboratory, Centro de Investigación Traslacional San Alberto Magno, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, c/Guillem de Castro 94, 46001 Valencia, Spain;
- Correspondence:
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Meng C, Su W, Liu M, Yao S, Ding Q, Yu K, Xiong Z, Chen K, Guo X, Bo L, Sun T. Controlled delivery of bone morphogenic protein-2-related peptide from mineralised extracellular matrix-based scaffold induces bone regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 126:112182. [PMID: 34082982 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Ideal bone tissue engineering scaffolds composed of extracellular matrix (ECM) require excellent osteoconductive ability to imitate the bone environment. We developed a mineralised tissue-derived ECM-modified true bone ceramic (TBC) scaffold for the delivery of aspartic acid-modified bone morphogenic protein-2 (BMP-2) peptide (P28) and assessed its osteogenic capacity. Decellularized ECM from porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) was coated onto the surface of TBC, followed by mineralisation modification (mSIS/TBC). P28 was subsequently immobilised onto the scaffolds in the absence of a crosslinker. The alkaline phosphatase activity and other osteogenic differentiation marker results showed that osteogenesis of the P28/mSIS/TBC scaffolds was significantly greater than that of the TBC and mSIS/TBC groups. In addition, to examine the osteoconductive capability of this system in vivo, we established a rat calvarial bone defect model and evaluated the new bone area and new blood vessel density. Histological observation showed that P28/mSIS/TBC exhibited favourable bone regeneration efficacy. This study proposes the use of mSIS/TBC loaded with P28 as a promising osteogenic scaffold for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Chunqing Meng
- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Taikang Tongji Hospital, Wuhan 430050, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
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Robotic in situ 3D bio-printing technology for repairing large segmental bone defects. J Adv Res 2020; 30:75-84. [PMID: 34026288 PMCID: PMC8132211 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2020.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Introduction The traditional clinical treatment of long segmental bone defects usually requires multiple operations and depends on donor availability. The 3D bio-printing technology constitutes a great potential therapeutic tool for such an injury. However, in situ 3D bio-printing remains a major challenge. Objectives In this study, we report the repair of long segmental bone defects by in situ 3D bio-printing using a robotic manipulator 3D printer in a swine model. Methods We systematically optimized bio-ink gelation under physiological conditions to achieve desirable mechanical properties suitable for bone regeneration, and a D-H kinematic model was used to improve printing accuracy to 0.5 mm. Results These technical improvements allowed the repair of long segmental defects generated on the right tibia of pigs using 3D bio-printing within 12 min. The 3D bio-printing group showed improved treatment effects after 3 months. Conclusion These findings indicated that robotic in situ 3D bio-printing is promising for direct clinical application.
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Photocurable Biopolymers for Coaxial Bioprinting. Methods Mol Biol 2020; 2147:45-54. [PMID: 32840809 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-0611-7_4] [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: 03/10/2023]
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Thanks to their unique advantages, additive manufacturing technologies are revolutionizing almost all sectors of the industrial and academic worlds, including tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. In particular, 3D bioprinting is rapidly emerging as a first-choice approach for the fabrication-in one step-of advanced cell-laden hydrogel constructs to be used for in vitro and in vivo studies. This technique consists in the precise deposition layer-by-layer of sub-millimetric hydrogel strands in which living cells are embedded. A key factor of this process consists in the proper formulation of the hydrogel precursor solution, the so-called bioink. Ideal bioinks should be able, on the one side, to support cell growth and differentiation and, on the other, to allow the high-resolution deposition of cell-laden hydrogel strands. The latter feature requires the extruded solution to instantaneously undergo a sol-gel transition to avoid its collapse after deposition.To address this challenge, researchers are recently focusing their attention on the synthesis of several derivatives of natural biopolymers to enhance their printability. Here, we present an approach for the synthesis of photocurable derivatives of natural biopolymers-namely, gelatin methacrylate, hyaluronic acid methacrylate, chondroitin sulfate methacrylate, and PEGylated fibrinogen-that can be used to formulate tailored innovative bioinks for coaxial-based 3D bioprinting applications.
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Lauer A, Wolf P, Mehler D, Götz H, Rüzgar M, Baranowski A, Henrich D, Rommens PM, Ritz U. Biofabrication of SDF-1 Functionalized 3D-Printed Cell-Free Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Regeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E2175. [PMID: 32245268 PMCID: PMC7139557 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21062175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Large segmental bone defects occurring after trauma, bone tumors, infections or revision surgeries are a challenge for surgeons. The aim of our study was to develop a new biomaterial utilizing simple and cheap 3D-printing techniques. A porous polylactide (PLA) cylinder was printed and functionalized with stromal-derived factor 1 (SDF-1) or bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP-7) immobilized in collagen type I. Biomechanical testing proved biomechanical stability and the scaffolds were implanted into a 6 mm critical size defect in rat femur. Bone growth was observed via x-ray and after 8 weeks, bone regeneration was analyzed with µCT and histological staining methods. Development of non-unions was detected in the control group with no implant. Implantation of PLA cylinder alone resulted in a slight but not significant osteoconductive effect, which was more pronounced in the group where the PLA cylinder was loaded with collagen type I. Addition of SDF-1 resulted in an osteoinductive effect, with stronger new bone formation. BMP-7 treatment showed the most distinct effect on bone regeneration. However, histological analyses revealed that newly formed bone in the BMP-7 group displayed a holey structure. Our results confirm the osteoinductive character of this 3D-biofabricated cell-free new biomaterial and raise new options for its application in bone tissue regeneration.
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- Alina Lauer
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, BiomaTiCS, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (A.L.); (P.W.); (D.M.); (M.R.); (A.B.); (P.M.R.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, BiomaTiCS, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (A.L.); (P.W.); (D.M.); (M.R.); (A.B.); (P.M.R.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, BiomaTiCS, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (A.L.); (P.W.); (D.M.); (M.R.); (A.B.); (P.M.R.)
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- CBU—Cell Biology Unit, PKZI, University Medical Center, BiomaTiCS, Johannes Gutenberg University, 55131 Mainz, Germany;
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, BiomaTiCS, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (A.L.); (P.W.); (D.M.); (M.R.); (A.B.); (P.M.R.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, BiomaTiCS, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (A.L.); (P.W.); (D.M.); (M.R.); (A.B.); (P.M.R.)
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Goethe University Frankfurt, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany;
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, BiomaTiCS, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (A.L.); (P.W.); (D.M.); (M.R.); (A.B.); (P.M.R.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, BiomaTiCS, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (A.L.); (P.W.); (D.M.); (M.R.); (A.B.); (P.M.R.)
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3D printing of hydroxyapatite/tricalcium phosphate scaffold with hierarchical porous structure for bone regeneration. Biodes Manuf 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s42242-019-00056-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Bonilla-Gameros L, Chevallier P, Sarkissian A, Mantovani D. Silver-based antibacterial strategies for healthcare-associated infections: Processes, challenges, and regulations. An integrated review. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2019; 24:102142. [PMID: 31843661 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2019.102142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Revised: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. One of the main routes of transmission is by contact with contaminated surfaces, where nosocomial pathogens form sessile communities called biofilms. When forming biofilms, these pathogens are extremely resistant to antibiotics and standard cleaning procedures. In this regard, in order to eliminate the extent of biofilm formation on these surfaces, intensive efforts have been deployed, particularly in recent years, to develop new antibacterial surfaces containing silver or silver compounds, which can be used to prevent the formation of biofilm. In this review, recent developments in the design and manufacturing of silver-based antibacterial surfaces are described in detail. Up-to-date toxicity and governmental regulations are then extensively presented. Finally, based on current research in this promising field, the main challenges and perspectives for their effective implementation are discussed.
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- Linda Bonilla-Gameros
- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (CRC-I) Department of Min-Met-Mat Engineering and the CHU de Québec Research Center, Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (CRC-I) Department of Min-Met-Mat Engineering and the CHU de Québec Research Center, Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (CRC-I) Department of Min-Met-Mat Engineering and the CHU de Québec Research Center, Laval University, Québec, QC, Canada.
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Rastogi P, Kandasubramanian B. Review of alginate-based hydrogel bioprinting for application in tissue engineering. Biofabrication 2019; 11:042001. [PMID: 31315105 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ab331e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 258] [Impact Index Per Article: 51.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The dawn of 3D printing in medicine has given the field the hope of vitality in many patients fighting a multitude of diseases. Also entitled bioprinting, this appertains to its sequential printing of precursor ink, embodying cells and polymer/composite in a predetermined trajectory. The precursor ink, in addition to cells, is predominantly constituted of hydrogels due to its biodegradability and ability to mimic the body's anatomy and mechanical features, e.g. bones, etc. This review paper is devoted to explicating the bioprinting (3D/4D) of alginate hydrogels, which are extracts from brown algae, through extrusion additive manufacturing. Alginates are salt derivatives of alginic acid and constitute long chains of polysaccharides, which provides pliability and gelling adeptness to their structure. Alginate hydrogel (employed for extrusion) can be pristine or composite relying on the requisite properties (target application controlled or in vivo environment), e.g. alginate-natural (gelatin/agarose/collagen/hyaluronic acid/etc) and alginate-synthetic (polyethylene glycol (PEG)/pluronic F-127/etc). Extrusion additive manufacturing of alginate is preponderate among others with its uncomplicated processing, material efficiency (cut down on wastage), and outspread adaptability for viscosities (0.03-6 * 104 Pa.s), but the procedure is limited by resolution (200 μm) in addition to accuracy. However, 3D-fabricated biostructures display rigidness (unvarying with conditions) i.e. lacks a smart response, which is reassured by accounting time feature as a noteworthy accessory to printing, interpreted as 4D bioprinting. This review propounds the specific processing itinerary for alginate (meanwhile traversing across its composites/blends with natural and synthetic consideration) in extrusion along with its pre-/during/post-processing parameters intrinsic to the process. Furthermore, propensity is also presented in its (alginate extrusion processing) application for tissue engineering, i.e. bones, cartilage (joints), brain (neural), ear, heart (cardiac), eyes (corneal), etc, due to a worldwide quandary over accessibility to natural organs for diverse types of diseases. Additionally, the review contemplates recently invented advance printing, i.e. 4D printing for biotic species, with its challenges and future opportunities.
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- Prasansha Rastogi
- Rapid Prototyping Laboratory, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DU), Ministry of Defence, Girinagar, Pune- 411025, India
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Production and characterization of a novel asymmetric 3D printed construct aimed for skin tissue regeneration. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 181:994-1003. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.06.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Revised: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Liu J, Sun L, Xu W, Wang Q, Yu S, Sun J. Current advances and future perspectives of 3D printing natural-derived biopolymers. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 207:297-316. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.11.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 173] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2018] [Revised: 11/21/2018] [Accepted: 11/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Kumar Meena L, Rather H, Kedaria D, Vasita R. Polymeric microgels for bone tissue engineering applications – a review. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2019.1570512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Lalit Kumar Meena
- Biomaterials & Biomimetics laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, India
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- Biomaterials & Biomimetics laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, India
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- Biomaterials & Biomimetics laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, India
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- Biomaterials & Biomimetics laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, India
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Yu F, Han X, Zhang K, Dai B, Shen S, Gao X, Teng H, Wang X, Li L, Ju H, Wang W, Zhang J, Jiang Q. Evaluation of a polyvinyl alcohol-alginate based hydrogel for precise 3D bioprinting. J Biomed Mater Res A 2018; 106:2944-2954. [PMID: 30329209 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Revised: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- Fei Yu
- Drum Tower of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University; Nanjing China
- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery; Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery; Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery; Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University; Nanjing China
- Model Animal Research Center; Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery; Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University; Nanjing China
- Model Animal Research Center; Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery; Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- Model Animal Research Center; Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- Model Animal Research Center; Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering; Southeast University; Nanjing China
- Institue of Medical 3D Printing, Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering; Southeast University; Nanjing China
- Institue of Medical 3D Printing, Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- Department of Physics; Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- School of Medicine; Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- Drum Tower of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University; Nanjing China
- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery; Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University; Nanjing China
- Model Animal Research Center; Nanjing University; Nanjing China
- Institue of Medical 3D Printing, Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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Ji K, Wang Y, Wei Q, Zhang K, Jiang A, Rao Y, Cai X. Application of 3D printing technology in bone tissue engineering. Biodes Manuf 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s42242-018-0021-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Diogo GS, Senra EL, Pirraco RP, Canadas RF, Fernandes EM, Serra J, Pérez-Martín RI, Sotelo CG, Marques AP, González P, Moreira-Silva J, Silva TH, Reis RL. Marine Collagen/Apatite Composite Scaffolds Envisaging Hard Tissue Applications. Mar Drugs 2018; 16:E269. [PMID: 30081528 PMCID: PMC6117652 DOI: 10.3390/md16080269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2018] [Revised: 07/21/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The high prevalence of bone defects has become a worldwide problem. Despite the significant amount of research on the subject, the available therapeutic solutions lack efficiency. Autografts, the most commonly used approaches to treat bone defects, have limitations such as donor site morbidity, pain and lack of donor site. Marine resources emerge as an attractive alternative to extract bioactive compounds for further use in bone tissue-engineering approaches. On one hand they can be isolated from by-products, at low cost, creating value from products that are considered waste for the fish transformation industry. One the other hand, religious constraints will be avoided. We isolated two marine origin materials, collagen from shark skin (Prionace glauca) and calcium phosphates from the teeth of two different shark species (Prionace glauca and Isurus oxyrinchus), and further proposed to mix them to produce 3D composite structures for hard tissue applications. Two crosslinking agents, 1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride/N-Hydroxysuccinimide (EDC/NHS) and hexamethylene diisocyanate (HMDI), were tested to enhance the scaffolds' properties, with EDC/NHS resulting in better properties. The characterization of the structures showed that the developed composites could support attachment and proliferation of osteoblast-like cells. A promising scaffold for the engineering of bone tissue is thus proposed, based on a strategy of marine by-products valorisation.
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- Gabriela S Diogo
- 3B's Research Group-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, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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- New Materials Group, Department of Applied Physics, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur IISGS, University of Vigo, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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- 3B's Research Group-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, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group-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, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group-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, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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- New Materials Group, Department of Applied Physics, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur IISGS, University of Vigo, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas (CSIC), Eduardo Cabello 6, 36208 Vigo, Spain.
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- 3B's Research Group-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, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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- New Materials Group, Department of Applied Physics, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur IISGS, University of Vigo, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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- 3B's Research Group-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, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group-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, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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- 3B's Research Group-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, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
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Chin SY, Poh YC, Kohler AC, Sia SK. An Additive Manufacturing Technique for the Facile and Rapid Fabrication of Hydrogel-based Micromachines with Magnetically Responsive Components. J Vis Exp 2018:56727. [PMID: 30080207 PMCID: PMC6126519 DOI: 10.3791/56727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based hydrogels are biocompatible hydrogels that have been approved for use in humans by the FDA. Typical PEG-based hydrogels have simple monolithic architectures and often function as scaffolding materials for tissue engineering applications. More sophisticated structures typically take a long time to fabricate and do not contain moving components. This protocol describes a photolithography method that allows for facile and rapid microfabrication of PEG structures and devices. This strategy involves an in-house developed fabrication stage that allows for the rapid fabrication of 3D structures by building upwards in a layer-by-layer fashion. Independent moving components can also be aligned and assembled onto support structures to form integrated devices. These independent components are doped with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles that are sensitive to magnetic actuation. In this manner, the fabricated devices can be actuated using external magnets to yield movement of the components within. Hence, this technique allows for the fabrication of sophisticated MEMS-like devices (micromachines) that are composed entirely out of a biocompatible hydrogel, able to function without an onboard power source, and respond to a contact-less method of actuation. This manuscript describes the fabrication of both the fabrication set-up as well as the step-by-step method for the microfabrication of these hydrogels-based MEMS-like devices.
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- Sau Yin Chin
- Molecular Engineering Laboratory, Biomedical Sciences Institute, Agency for Science Technology and Research; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University
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In vitro characterization of 3D printed scaffolds aimed at bone tissue regeneration. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2018; 165:207-218. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.02.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2017] [Revised: 02/02/2018] [Accepted: 02/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Sun T, Yao S, Liu M, Yang Y, Ji Y, Cui W, Qu Y, Guo X. Composite Scaffolds of Mineralized Natural Extracellular Matrix on True Bone Ceramic Induce Bone Regeneration Through Smad1/5/8 and ERK1/2 Pathways. Tissue Eng Part A 2018; 24:502-515. [PMID: 28602124 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2017.0179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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- Tingfang Sun
- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Taikang Tongji Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Jang TS, Jung HD, Pan HM, Han WT, Chen S, Song J. 3D printing of hydrogel composite systems: Recent advances in technology for tissue engineering. Int J Bioprint 2018; 4:126. [PMID: 33102909 PMCID: PMC7582009 DOI: 10.18063/ijb.v4i1.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2017] [Accepted: 11/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) printing of hydrogels is now an attractive area of research due to its capability to fabricate intricate, complex and highly customizable scaffold structures that can support cell adhesion and promote cell infiltration for tissue engineering. However, pure hydrogels alone lack the necessary mechanical stability and are too easily degraded to be used as printing ink. To overcome this problem, significant progress has been made in the 3D printing of hydrogel composites with improved mechanical performance and biofunctionality. Herein, we provide a brief overview of existing hydrogel composite 3D printing techniques including laser based-3D printing, nozzle based-3D printing, and inkjet printer based-3D printing systems. Based on the type of additives, we will discuss four main hydrogel composite systems in this review: polymer- or hydrogel-hydrogel composites, particle-reinforced hydrogel composites, fiber-reinforced hydrogel composites, and anisotropic filler-reinforced hydrogel composites. Additionally, several emerging potential applications of hydrogel composites in the field of tissue engineering and their accompanying challenges are discussed in parallel.
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- Tae-Sik Jang
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Liquid Processing & Casting Technology R&D Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Wu T, Yu S, Chen D, Wang Y. Bionic Design, Materials and Performance of Bone Tissue Scaffolds. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2017; 10:E1187. [PMID: 29039749 PMCID: PMC5666993 DOI: 10.3390/ma10101187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Revised: 09/30/2017] [Accepted: 10/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Design, materials, and performance are important factors in the research of bone tissue scaffolds. This work briefly describes the bone scaffolds and their anatomic structure, as well as their biological and mechanical characteristics. Furthermore, we reviewed the characteristics of metal materials, inorganic materials, organic polymer materials, and composite materials. The importance of the bionic design in preoperative diagnosis models and customized bone scaffolds was also discussed, addressing both the bionic structure design (macro and micro structure) and the bionic performance design (mechanical performance and biological performance). Materials and performance are the two main problems in the development of customized bone scaffolds. Bionic design is an effective way to solve these problems, which could improve the clinical application of bone scaffolds, by creating a balance between mechanical performance and biological performance.
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- Tong Wu
- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Industrial Design, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Industrial Design, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Industrial Design, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
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De Sá KD, Figueira DR, Miguel SP, Correia TR, Silva AP, Correia IJ. 3D scaffolds coated with nanofibers displaying bactericidal activity for bone tissue applications. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2016.1236338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Kevin D. De Sá
- CICS-UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Centro de Ciência e Tecnologia Aeroespaciais, Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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Jahan K, Tabrizian M. Composite biopolymers for bone regeneration enhancement in bony defects. Biomater Sci 2017; 4:25-39. [PMID: 26317131 DOI: 10.1039/c5bm00163c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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For the past century, various biomaterials have been used in the treatment of bone defects and fractures. Their role as potential substitutes for human bone grafts increases as donors become scarce. Metals, ceramics and polymers are all materials that confer different advantages to bone scaffold development. For instance, biocompatibility is a highly desirable property for which naturally-derived polymers are renowned. While generally applied separately, the use of biomaterials, in particular natural polymers, is likely to change, as biomaterial research moves towards mixing different types of materials in order to maximize their individual strengths. This review focuses on osteoconductive biocomposite scaffolds which are constructed around natural polymers and their performance at the in vitro/in vivo stages and in clinical trials.
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- K Jahan
- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, 3640 University Street, Montreal, QC H3A 2B2, Canada.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, 3640 University Street, Montreal, QC H3A 2B2, Canada. and Biomedical Engineering, Duff Medical Building, Room 313, McGill, Montreal, H3A 2B4, Canada
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Dong SL, Han L, Du CX, Wang XY, Li LH, Wei Y. 3D Printing of Aniline Tetramer-Grafted-Polyethylenimine and Pluronic F127 Composites for Electroactive Scaffolds. Macromol Rapid Commun 2017; 38. [PMID: 28045217 DOI: 10.1002/marc.201600551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2016] [Revised: 10/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Electroactive hydrogel scaffolds are fabricated by the 3D-printing technique using composites of 30% Pluronic F127 and aniline tetramer-grafted-polyethylenimine (AT-PEI) copolymers with various contents from 2.5% to 10%. The synthesized AT-PEI copolymers can self-assemble into nanoparticles with the diameter of ≈50 nm and display excellent electroactivity due to AT conjugation. The copolymers are then homogeneously distributed into 30% Pluronic F127 solution by virtue of the thermosensitivity of F127, denoted as F/AT-PEI composites. Macroscopic photographs of latticed scaffolds elucidate their excellent printability of F/AT-PEI hydrogels for the 3D-printing technique. The conductivities of the printed F/AT-PEI scaffolds are all higher than 2.0 × 10-3 S cm-1 , which are significantly improved compared with that of F127 scaffold with only 0.94 × 10-3 S cm-1 . Thus, the F/AT-PEI scaffolds can be considered as candidates for application in electrical stimulation of tissue regeneration such as repair of muscle and cardiac nerve tissue.
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- Shi-Lei Dong
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Printed Electronics, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing, 102600, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Printed Electronics, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing, 102600, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Printed Electronics, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing, 102600, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Printed Electronics, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing, 102600, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Printed Electronics, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing, 102600, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Printed Electronics, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing, 102600, China.,Department of Chemistry and Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Three-dimensional (3D) printing is becoming an increasingly common technique to fabricate scaffolds and devices for tissue engineering applications. This is due to the potential of 3D printing to provide patient-specific designs, high structural complexity, rapid on-demand fabrication at a low-cost. One of the major bottlenecks that limits the widespread acceptance of 3D printing in biomanufacturing is the lack of diversity in "biomaterial inks". Printability of a biomaterial is determined by the printing technique. Although a wide range of biomaterial inks including polymers, ceramics, hydrogels and composites have been developed, the field is still struggling with processing of these materials into self-supporting devices with tunable mechanics, degradation, and bioactivity. This review aims to highlight the past and recent advances in biomaterial ink development and design considerations moving forward. A brief overview of 3D printing technologies focusing on ink design parameters is also included.
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- Murat Guvendiren
- New Jersey Center for Biomaterials, Rutgers—The State University of New Jersey, 145 Bevier Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, United States
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- New Jersey Center for Biomaterials, Rutgers—The State University of New Jersey, 145 Bevier Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, United States
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- Laboratório de Biomateriais Poliméricos (Poli-Bio), Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Avenida Bento Gonçaves, 9500, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- New Jersey Center for Biomaterials, Rutgers—The State University of New Jersey, 145 Bevier Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, United States
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Shuai C, Cao Y, Dan G, Gao C, Feng P, Wu P. Improvement in degradability of 58s glass scaffolds by ZnO and β-TCP modification. Bioengineered 2016; 7:342-351. [PMID: 27710432 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2016.1197032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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58s bioactive glass shows great potential for bone defects repair. However, at early repairing stage, the degradation rate of 58s glass is too fast due to the fast ion-exchange. At later repairing stage, the degradation rate of 58s glass is too slow due to the high dense mineral layer. In this work, Zinc oxide (ZnO) and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) were introduced into 58s glass bone scaffolds to improve the degradability. The results showed that ZnO could decrease the degradation rate and promote the stability of 58s glass at early repairing stage. Moreover, the presence of β-TCP appeared to increase the degradation rate at a later stage of repairing. Furthermore, in vitro biocompatibility study, carried out using human osteoblast-like cells (MG63), demonstrated that ZnO and β-TCP enhanced cell attachment and proliferation. The study provided a reference for further research in bone tissue engineering.
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- Cijun Shuai
- a State Key Laboratory of High Performance Complex Manufacturing, Central South University , Changsha , P.R. China.,c Shenzhen Research Institute, Central South University , Shenzhen , P.R. China
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- a State Key Laboratory of High Performance Complex Manufacturing, Central South University , Changsha , P.R. China
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- d School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University , Changsha , P.R. China
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- a State Key Laboratory of High Performance Complex Manufacturing, Central South University , Changsha , P.R. China
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- a State Key Laboratory of High Performance Complex Manufacturing, Central South University , Changsha , P.R. China
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- b College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University , Xiangtan , P.R. China
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Correia TR, Figueira DR, de Sá KD, Miguel SP, Fradique RG, Mendonça AG, Correia IJ. 3D Printed scaffolds with bactericidal activity aimed for bone tissue regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 93:1432-1445. [PMID: 27267575 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Revised: 05/30/2016] [Accepted: 06/02/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Nowadays, the incidence of bone disorders has steeply ascended and it is expected to double in the next decade, especially due to the ageing of the worldwide population. Bone defects and fractures lead to reduced patient's quality of life. Autografts, allografts and xenografts have been used to overcome different types of bone injuries, although limited availability, immune rejection or implant failure demand the development of new bone replacements. Moreover, the bacterial colonization of bone substitutes is the main cause of implant rejection. To vanquish these drawbacks, researchers from tissue engineering area are currently using computer-aided design models or medical data to produce 3D scaffolds by Rapid Prototyping (RP). Herein, Tricalcium phosphate (TCP)/Sodium Alginate (SA) scaffolds were produced using RP and subsequently functionalized with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) through two different incorporation methods. The obtained results revealed that the composite scaffolds produced by direct incorporation of AgNPs are the most suitable for being used in bone tissue regeneration since they present appropriate mechanical properties, biocompatibility and bactericidal activity.
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- Tiago R Correia
- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; Departamento de Química, Universidade da Beira Interior, R. Marquês d'Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.
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Fradique R, Correia TR, Miguel SP, de Sá KD, Figueira DR, Mendonça AG, Correia IJ. Production of new 3D scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration by rapid prototyping. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2016; 27:69. [PMID: 26886817 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-016-5681-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2015] [Accepted: 01/27/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The incidence of bone disorders, whether due to trauma or pathology, has been trending upward with the aging of the worldwide population. The currently available treatments for bone injuries are rather limited, involving mainly bone grafts and implants. A particularly promising approach for bone regeneration uses rapid prototyping (RP) technologies to produce 3D scaffolds with highly controlled structure and orientation, based on computer-aided design models or medical data. Herein, tricalcium phosphate (TCP)/alginate scaffolds were produced using RP and subsequently their physicochemical, mechanical and biological properties were characterized. The results showed that 60/40 of TCP and alginate formulation was able to match the compression and present a similar Young modulus to that of trabecular bone while presenting an adequate biocompatibility. Moreover, the biomineralization ability, roughness and macro and microporosity of scaffolds allowed cell anchoring and proliferation at their surface, as well as cell migration to its interior, processes that are fundamental for osteointegration and bone regeneration.
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- R Fradique
- CICS-UBI-Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal
- Department of Chemistry, University of Beira Interior, R. Marquês d'Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal.
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Fabrication and in vitro biological activity of βTCP-Chitosan-Fucoidan composite for bone tissue engineering. Carbohydr Polym 2015; 134:799-807. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.07.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Revised: 07/29/2015] [Accepted: 07/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Dreher R, Starly B. Biofabrication of Multimaterial Three-Dimensional Constructs Embedded With Patterned Alginate Strands Encapsulating PC12 Neural Cell Lines. J Nanotechnol Eng Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1115/1.4031173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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In this study, we report the bioprinting of a three-dimensional (3D) heterogeneous conduit structure encapsulating PC12 neural cells. A core–shell-based hybrid construct is fabricated by combining electrospinning, polymer extrusion, and cell-based bioprinting processes to create a multiscale and multimaterial conduit structure. PC12 nerve cells were shown to be printed with high cell viability (>95%) and to proliferate within the rolled construct at a rate consistent with traditional two-dimensional (2D) culture. Light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) have also shown encapsulation of cells within the printed alginate gel and an even cell distribution throughout the heterogeneous cellular construct.
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- Rachel Dreher
- University of Oklahoma Bioengineering Center, Norman, OK 73019 e-mail:
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- Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695 e-mail:
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Siddiqui N, Pramanik K, Jabbari E. Osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells in freeze-gelled chitosan/nano β-tricalcium phosphate porous scaffolds crosslinked with genipin. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2015; 54:76-83. [PMID: 26046270 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2014] [Revised: 02/28/2015] [Accepted: 05/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The objective of this work was to investigate material properties and osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) in genipin (GN) crosslinked chitosan/nano β-tricalcium phosphate (CS/nano β-TCP) scaffolds, and compare the results with tripolyphosphate (TPP) crosslinked scaffolds. Porous crosslinked CS/nano β-TCP scaffolds were produced by freeze-gelation using GN (CBG scaffold) and TPP (CBT scaffold) as crosslinkers. The prepared CBT and CBG scaffolds were characterized with respect to porosity, pore size, water content, wettability, compressive strength, mass loss, and osteogenic differentiation of hMSCs. All scaffolds displayed interconnected honeycomb-like microstructures. There was a significant difference between the average pore size, porosity, contact angle, and percent swelling of CBT and CBG scaffolds. The average pore size of CBG scaffolds was higher than CBT, the porosity of CBG was lower than CBT, the water contact angle of CBG was higher than CBT, and the percent swelling of CBG was lower than CBT. At a given crosslinker concentration, there was not a significant difference in compressive modulus and mass loss of CBG and CBT scaffolds. Metabolic activity of hMSCs seeded in CBG scaffolds was slightly higher than CBT. Furthermore, CBG scaffolds displayed slightly higher extent of mineralization after 21 days of incubation in osteogenic medium compared to CBT.
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- Nadeem Siddiqui
- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008, India
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- Biomimetic Materials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA.
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Siddiqui N, Pramanik K. Development of fibrin conjugated chitosan/nano β-TCP composite scaffolds with improved cell supportive property for bone tissue regeneration. J Appl Polym Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/app.41534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Nadeem Siddiqui
- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering; National Institute of Technology; Rourkela India 769008
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering; National Institute of Technology; Rourkela India 769008
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Talebian S, Mehrali M, Mohan S, Balaji raghavendran HR, Mehrali M, Khanlou HM, Kamarul T, Afifi AM, Abass AA. Chitosan (PEO)/bioactive glass hybrid nanofibers for bone tissue engineering. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra06761d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Incorporation of bioactive glass into chitosan (PEO) nanofibers leads to improvement of strength and bone-cell differentiation capability.
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- Sepehr Talebian
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Faculty
- University of Malaya
- 50603 Kulala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Faculty
- University of Malaya
- 50603 Kulala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Tissue Engineering Group (TEG)
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- NOCERAL
- Faculty of Medicine
- University of Malaya
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Faculty
- University of Malaya
- 50603 Kulala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Faculty
- University of Malaya
- 50603 Kulala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Tissue Engineering Group (TEG)
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- NOCERAL
- Faculty of Medicine
- University of Malaya
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Faculty
- University of Malaya
- 50603 Kulala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Tissue Engineering Group (TEG)
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- NOCERAL
- Faculty of Medicine
- University of Malaya
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