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Wu Y, Gu S, Cobb JM, Dunn GH, Muth TA, Simchick CJ, Li B, Zhang W, Hua X. E2-Loaded Microcapsules and Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells with Injectable Scaffolds for Endometrial Regeneration Application. Tissue Eng Part A 2024; 30:115-130. [PMID: 37930721 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.0238] [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] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) have been recognized as new candidates for the treatment of serious endometrial injuries. However, owing to the local microenvironment of damaged endometrium, transplantation of BMSCs yielded disappointing results. In this study, Pectin-Pluronic® F-127 hydrogel as scaffolds were fabricated to provide three-dimensional architecture for the attachment, growth, and migration of BMSCs. E2 was encapsulated into the W/O/W microspheres to construct pectin-based E2-loaded microcapsules (E2 MPs), which has the potential to serve as a long-term reliable source of E2 for endometrial regeneration. Then, the BMSCs/E2 MPs/scaffolds system was injected into the uterine cavity of mouse endometrial injury model for treatment. At 4 weeks after transplantation, the system increased proliferative abilities of uterine endometrial cells, facilitated microvasculature regeneration, and restored the ability of endometrium to receive an embryo, suggesting that the BMSCs/E2 MPs/scaffolds system is a promising treatment option for endometrial regeneration. Furthermore, the mechanism of E2 in promoting the repair of endometrial injury was also investigated. Exosomes are critical paracrine mediators that act as biochemical cues to direct stem cell differentiation. In this study, it was found that the expression of endometrial epithelial cell (EEC) markers was upregulated in BMSCs treated by exosomes secreted from endometrial stromal cells (ESCs-Exos). Exosomes derived from E2-stimulated ESCs further promoted the expression level of EECs markers in BMSCs, suggesting exosomes released from ESCs by E2 stimulation could enhance the differentiation efficiency of BMSCs. Therefore, exosomes derived from ESCs play paracrine roles in endometrial regeneration stimulated by E2 and provide optimal estrogenic response.
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- Yuelin Wu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Program, Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Program, Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Program, Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Program, Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Program, Department of Physics and Chemistry, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Obstetrics, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Patrocinio D, Galván-Chacón V, Gómez-Blanco JC, Miguel SP, Loureiro J, Ribeiro MP, Coutinho P, Pagador JB, Sanchez-Margallo FM. Biopolymers for Tissue Engineering: Crosslinking, Printing Techniques, and Applications. Gels 2023; 9:890. [PMID: 37998980 PMCID: PMC10670821 DOI: 10.3390/gels9110890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Currently, tissue engineering has been dedicated to the development of 3D structures through bioprinting techniques that aim to obtain personalized, dynamic, and complex hydrogel 3D structures. Among the different materials used for the fabrication of such structures, proteins and polysaccharides are the main biological compounds (biopolymers) selected for the bioink formulation. These biomaterials obtained from natural sources are commonly compatible with tissues and cells (biocompatibility), friendly with biological digestion processes (biodegradability), and provide specific macromolecular structural and mechanical properties (biomimicry). However, the rheological behaviors of these natural-based bioinks constitute the main challenge of the cell-laden printing process (bioprinting). For this reason, bioprinting usually requires chemical modifications and/or inter-macromolecular crosslinking. In this sense, a comprehensive analysis describing these biopolymers (natural proteins and polysaccharides)-based bioinks, their modifications, and their stimuli-responsive nature is performed. This manuscript is organized into three sections: (1) tissue engineering application, (2) crosslinking, and (3) bioprinting techniques, analyzing the current challenges and strengths of biopolymers in bioprinting. In conclusion, all hydrogels try to resemble extracellular matrix properties for bioprinted structures while maintaining good printability and stability during the printing process.
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- David Patrocinio
- CCMIJU, Bioengineering and Health Technologies, Jesus Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, 10071 Cáceres, Spain; (D.P.); (V.G.-C.); (J.B.P.)
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- CCMIJU, Bioengineering and Health Technologies, Jesus Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, 10071 Cáceres, Spain; (D.P.); (V.G.-C.); (J.B.P.)
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- CCMIJU, Bioengineering and Health Technologies, Jesus Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, 10071 Cáceres, Spain; (D.P.); (V.G.-C.); (J.B.P.)
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- CPIRN-IPG, Center of Potential and Innovation of Natural Resources, Polytechnic of Guarda, 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal (M.P.R.)
- CICS-UBI, Health Science Research Center, University of Beira Interior, 6201-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CPIRN-IPG, Center of Potential and Innovation of Natural Resources, Polytechnic of Guarda, 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal (M.P.R.)
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- CPIRN-IPG, Center of Potential and Innovation of Natural Resources, Polytechnic of Guarda, 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal (M.P.R.)
- CICS-UBI, Health Science Research Center, University of Beira Interior, 6201-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CPIRN-IPG, Center of Potential and Innovation of Natural Resources, Polytechnic of Guarda, 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal (M.P.R.)
- CICS-UBI, Health Science Research Center, University of Beira Interior, 6201-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CCMIJU, Bioengineering and Health Technologies, Jesus Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, 10071 Cáceres, Spain; (D.P.); (V.G.-C.); (J.B.P.)
- CIBER CV, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red—Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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- CIBER CV, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red—Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
- Scientific Direction, Jesus Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, 10071 Cáceres, Spain
- TERAV/ISCIII, Red Española de Terapias Avanzadas, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (RICORS, RD21/0017/0029), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Mirek A, Belaid H, Bartkowiak A, Barranger F, Salmeron F, Kajdan M, Grzeczkowicz M, Cavaillès V, Lewińska D, Bechelany M. Gelatin methacrylate hydrogel with drug-loaded polymer microspheres as a new bioink for 3D bioprinting. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 150:213436. [PMID: 37104964 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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3D bioprinted hydrogel constructs are advanced systems of a great drug delivery application potential. One of the bioinks that has recently gained a lot of attention is gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogel exhibiting specific properties, including UV cross-linking possibility. The present study aimed to develop a new bioink composed of GelMA and gelatin modified by addition of polymer (polycaprolactone or polyethersulfone) microspheres serving as bioactive substance carriers. The prepared microspheres suspension in GelMA/gelatin bioink was successfully bioprinted and subjected to various tests, which showed that the addition of microspheres and their type affects the physicochemical properties of the printouts. The hydrogel stability and structure was examined using scanning electron and optical microscopy, its thermal properties with differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis and its biocompatibility on HaCaT cells using viability assay and electron microscopy. Analyses also included tests of hydrogel equilibrium swelling ratio and release of marker substance. Subsequently, the matrices were loaded with ampicillin and the antibiotic release was validated by monitoring the antibacterial activity on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. It was concluded that GelMA/gelatin bioink is a good and satisfying material for potential medical use. Depending on the polymer used, the addition of microspheres improves its structure, thermal and drug delivery properties.
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- Adam Mirek
- Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-109 Warsaw, Poland; Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-109 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- IRCM, Institut de Recherche en Cancérologie de Montpellier, INSERM U1194, Université Montpellier, Montpellier F-34298, France
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- IRCM, Institut de Recherche en Cancérologie de Montpellier, INSERM U1194, Université Montpellier, Montpellier F-34298, France
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- Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-109 Warsaw, Poland
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- IRCM, Institut de Recherche en Cancérologie de Montpellier, INSERM U1194, Université Montpellier, Montpellier F-34298, France
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- Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-109 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier cedex 5, France; Gulf University for Science and Technology, GUST, Kuwait.
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Development of Gelatin-Coated Hydrogel Microspheres for Novel Bioink Design: A Crosslinker Study. Pharmaceutics 2022; 15:pharmaceutics15010090. [PMID: 36678719 PMCID: PMC9864922 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The development of vascularized tissue is a substantial challenge within the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Studies have shown that positively-charged microspheres exhibit dual-functions: (1) facilitation of vascularization and (2) controlled release of bioactive compounds. In this study, gelatin-coated microspheres were produced and processed with either EDC or transglutaminase, two crosslinkers. The results indicated that the processing stages did not significantly impact the size of the microspheres. EDC and transglutaminase had different effects on surface morphology and microsphere stability in a simulated colonic environment. Incorporation of EGM and TGM into bioink did not negatively impact bioprintability (as indicated by density and kinematic viscosity), and the microspheres had a uniform distribution within the scaffold. These microspheres show great potential for tissue engineering applications.
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Bostancı NS, Büyüksungur S, Hasirci N, Tezcaner A. Potential of pectin for biomedical applications: a comprehensive review. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2022; 33:1866-1900. [PMID: 35699216 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2022.2088525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Pectin is a polysaccharide extracted from various plants, such as apples, oranges, lemons, and it possesses some beneficial effects on human health, including being hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic. Therefore, pectin is used in various pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. Meanwhile, its low mechanical strength and fast degradation rate limit its usage as drug delivery devices and tissue engineering scaffolds. To enhance these properties, it can be modified or combined with other organic molecules or polymers and/or inorganic compounds. These materials can be prepared as nano sized drug carriers in the form of spheres, capsules, hydrogels, self assamled micelles, etc., for treatment purposes (mostly cancer). Different composites or blends of pectin can also be produced as membranes, sponges, hydrogels, or 3D printed matrices for tissue regeneration applications. This review is concentrated on the properties of pectin based materials and focus especially on the utilization of these materials as drug carriers and tissue engineering scaffolds, including 3D printed and 3D bioprinted systems covering the studies in the last decade and especially in the last 5 years.
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- Nazlı Seray Bostancı
- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey
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- Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, METU BIOMATEN, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey
- Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, METU BIOMATEN, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Chemistry, METU, Ankara, Turkey
- Tissue Engineering and Biomaterial Research Center, Near East University, (NEU), Lefkosa, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey
- Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, METU BIOMATEN, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Engineering Sciences, METU, Ankara, Turkey
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Eivazzadeh-Keihan R, Noruzi EB, Aliabadi HAM, Sheikhaleslami S, Akbarzadeh AR, Hashemi SM, Gorab MG, Maleki A, Cohan RA, Mahdavi M, Poodat R, Keyvanlou F, Esmaeili MS. Recent advances on biomedical applications of pectin-containing biomaterials. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 217:1-18. [PMID: 35809676 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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There is a growing demand for biomaterials developing with novel properties for biomedical applications hence, hydrogels with 3D crosslinked polymeric structures obtained from natural polymers have been deeply inspected in this field. Pectin a unique biopolymer found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables is extensively used in the pharmaceutical, food, and textile industries due to its ability to form a thick gel-like solution. Considering biocompatibility, biodegradability, easy gelling capability, and facile manipulation of pectin-based biomaterials; they have been thoroughly investigated for various potential biomedical applications including drug delivery, wound healing, tissue engineering, creation of implantable devices, and skin-care products.
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- Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan
- Nanobiotechnology Department, New Technologies Research Group, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Protein Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Medical Biotechnology, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran; Advanced Chemical Studies Lab, Department of Chemistry, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Chemical Studies Lab, Department of Chemistry, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Nanobiotechnology Department, New Technologies Research Group, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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Pectin Microspheres: Synthesis Methods, Properties, and Their Multidisciplinary Applications. CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/chemistry4010011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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There is great contemporary interest in using cleaner technologies through green chemistry and utilizing biopolymers as raw material. Pectin is found on plant cell walls, and it is commonly extracted from fruit shells, mostly apples or citrus fruits. Pectin has applications in many areas of commercial relevance; for this reason, it is possible to find available information about novel methods to transform pectin and pursuing enhanced features, with the structuring of biopolymer microspheres being highly cited to enhance its activity. The structuring of polymers is a technique that has been growing in recent decades, due to its potential for diverse applications in various fields of science and technology. Several techniques are used for the synthesis of microspheres, such as ionotropic gelation, extrusion, aerosol drying, or emulsions, with the latter being the most commonly used method based on its reproducibility and simplicity. The most cited applications are in drug delivery, especially for the treatment of colon diseases and digestive-tract-related issues. In the industrial field, it is used for protecting encapsulated compounds; moreover, the environmental applications mainly include the bioremediation of toxic substances. However, there are still many possibilities for expanding the use of this biopolymer in the environmental field.
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Agarwal T, Costantini M, Maiti TK. Extrusion 3D printing with Pectin-based ink formulations: Recent trends in tissue engineering and food manufacturing. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING ADVANCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bea.2021.100018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Kanungo M, Wang Y, Hutchinson N, Kroll E, DeBruine A, Kumpaty S, Ren L, Wu Y, Hua X, Zhang W. Development of Gelatin-Coated Microspheres for Novel Bioink Design. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:3339. [PMID: 34641153 PMCID: PMC8512326 DOI: 10.3390/polym13193339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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A major challenge in tissue engineering is the formation of vasculature in tissue and organs. Recent studies have shown that positively charged microspheres promote vascularization, while also supporting the controlled release of bioactive molecules. This study investigated the development of gelatin-coated pectin microspheres for incorporation into a novel bioink. Electrospray was used to produce the microspheres. The process was optimized using Design-Expert® software. Microspheres underwent gelatin coating and EDC catalysis modifications. The results showed that the concentration of pectin solution impacted roundness and uniformity primarily, while flow rate affected size most significantly. The optimal gelatin concentration for microsphere coating was determined to be 0.75%, and gelatin coating led to a positively charged surface. When incorporated into bioink, the microspheres did not significantly alter viscosity, and they distributed evenly in bioink. These microspheres show great promise for incorporation into bioink for tissue engineering applications.
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- Muskan Kanungo
- Biomolecular Engineering Program, Physics and Chemistry Department, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA; (M.K.); (E.K.); (A.D.)
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA;
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- Biomedical Engineering Program, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA;
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- Biomolecular Engineering Program, Physics and Chemistry Department, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA; (M.K.); (E.K.); (A.D.)
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- Biomolecular Engineering Program, Physics and Chemistry Department, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA; (M.K.); (E.K.); (A.D.)
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- Mechanical Engineering Program Department, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA;
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China;
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201204, China;
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201204, China;
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- Biomolecular Engineering Program, Physics and Chemistry Department, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA; (M.K.); (E.K.); (A.D.)
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Phakousonh D, Wang Y, Schlicht S, Wiskirchen S, Bos T, Ren L, Chen J, Hua X, Lee J, Krishnan S, Suresh KS, Jaisankar A, Ramalingam M, Zhang W. Design and Stability Improvement of Pectin-Based Red Blood Cell-Mimicking Microcapsules for Oxygen Therapeutics. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2021; 17:1798-1805. [PMID: 34688324 DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2021.3154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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A pectin-oligochitosan microcapsule system has recently been developed for novel oxygen therapeutic design. To improve the stability of the pectin-oligochitosan microcapsules in physiological conditions, both covalent (glutaraldehyde) and noncovalent (Mn2+ and Ca2+) cross-linkers were tested. The chemistry and morphology of the microcapsules were studied using FTIR and SEM, respectively. Results showed that glutaraldehyde is an effective cross-linker, even at low concentrations and short incubation times, and the glutaraldehyde cross-linking does not negatively impact the morphology of the microcapsules. Moreover, it was confirmed that the hemoglobin could be retained within the microcapsules with a minimal release.
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- Damien Phakousonh
- BioMolecular Engineering Program, Physics and Chemistry Department, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA
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- BioMolecular Engineering Program, Physics and Chemistry Department, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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- BioMolecular Engineering Program, Physics and Chemistry Department, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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- BioMolecular Engineering Program, Physics and Chemistry Department, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201204, China
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- BioMolecular Engineering Program, Physics and Chemistry Department, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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- Biomaterials and Organ Engineering Group, Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics, School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, TamilNadu, India
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- Biomaterials and Organ Engineering Group, Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics, School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, TamilNadu, India
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- Biomaterials and Organ Engineering Group, Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics, School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, TamilNadu, India
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- Biomaterials and Organ Engineering Group, Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics, School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, TamilNadu, India
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- BioMolecular Engineering Program, Physics and Chemistry Department, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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Lapomarda A, Cerqueni G, Geven MA, Chiesa I, De Acutis A, De Blasi M, Montemurro F, De Maria C, Mattioli-Belmonte M, Vozzi G. Physicochemical Characterization of Pectin-Gelatin Biomaterial Formulations for 3D Bioprinting. Macromol Biosci 2021; 21:e2100168. [PMID: 34173326 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Developing biomaterial formulations with specific biochemical characteristics and physical properties suitable for bioprinting of 3D scaffolds is a pivotal challenge in tissue engineering. Therefore, the design of novel bioprintable formulations is a continuously evolving research field. In this work, the authors aim at expanding the library of biomaterial inks by blending two natural biopolymers: pectin and gelatin. Cytocompatible formulations are obtained by combining pectin and gelatin at different ratios and using (3-glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane (GPTMS) as single crosslinking agent. It is shown that the developed formulations are all suitable for extrusion-based 3D bioprinting. Self-supporting scaffolds with a designed macroporosity and micropores in the bioprinted struts are successfully obtained by combining extrusion-based bioprinting and freeze-drying. The presence of gelatin in these formulations allows for the modulation of porosity, of water uptake and of scaffold stiffness in respect to pure pectin scaffolds. Results demonstrate that these new biomaterial formulations, processed with this specific approach, are promising candidates for the fabrication of tissue-like scaffolds for tissue regeneration.
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- Anna Lapomarda
- Research Center 'E. Piaggio', University of Pisa, Via Diotisalvi, 1, Pisa, 56122, Italy.,Department of Ingegneria dell'Informazione, University of Pisa, Via Girolamo Caruso, 16, Pisa, 56122, Italy
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- Department of Scienze Cliniche e Molecolari, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/A, Ancona, 60121, Italy
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- Laboratory of Polymers and Biomaterials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, Genova, 16163, Italy
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- Research Center 'E. Piaggio', University of Pisa, Via Diotisalvi, 1, Pisa, 56122, Italy.,Department of Ingegneria dell'Informazione, University of Pisa, Via Girolamo Caruso, 16, Pisa, 56122, Italy
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- Research Center 'E. Piaggio', University of Pisa, Via Diotisalvi, 1, Pisa, 56122, Italy
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- Department of Ingegneria dell'Informazione, University of Pisa, Via Girolamo Caruso, 16, Pisa, 56122, Italy
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- Research Center 'E. Piaggio', University of Pisa, Via Diotisalvi, 1, Pisa, 56122, Italy
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- Research Center 'E. Piaggio', University of Pisa, Via Diotisalvi, 1, Pisa, 56122, Italy.,Department of Ingegneria dell'Informazione, University of Pisa, Via Girolamo Caruso, 16, Pisa, 56122, Italy
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- Department of Scienze Cliniche e Molecolari, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Tronto 10/A, Ancona, 60121, Italy
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- Research Center 'E. Piaggio', University of Pisa, Via Diotisalvi, 1, Pisa, 56122, Italy.,Department of Ingegneria dell'Informazione, University of Pisa, Via Girolamo Caruso, 16, Pisa, 56122, Italy
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