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OBJECTIVE Hydrogel scaffolds have attracted attention to develop cellular therapy and tissue engineering platforms for regenerative medicine applications. Among factors, local mechanical properties of scaffolds drive the functionalities of cell niche. Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), the standard method to characterize mechanical properties of hydrogels, restricts development in tissue engineering because the measurement provides a single elasticity value for the sample, requires direct contact, and represents a destructive evaluation preventing longitudinal studies on the same sample. We propose a novel technique, acoustic force elastography microscopy (AFEM), to evaluate elastic properties of tissue engineering scaffolds. RESULTS AFEM can resolve localized and two-dimensional (2D) elastic properties of both transparent and opaque materials with advantages of being non-contact and non-destructive. Gelatin hydrogels, neat synthetic oligo[poly(ethylene glycol)fumarate] (OPF) scaffolds, OPF hydroxyapatite nanocomposite scaffolds and ex vivo biological tissue were examined with AFEM to evaluate the elastic modulus. These measurements of Young's modulus range from approximately 2 kPa to over 100 kPa were evaluated and are in good agreement with finite element simulations, surface wave measurements, and DMA tests. CONCLUSION The AFEM can resolve localized and 2D elastic properties of hydrogels, scaffolds and thin biological tissues. These materials can either be transparent or non-transparent and their evaluation can be done in a non-contact and non-destructive manner, thereby facilitating longitudinal evaluation. SIGNIFICANCE AFEM is a promising technique to quantify elastic properties of scaffolds for tissue engineering and will be applied to provide new insights for exploring elastic changes of cell-laden scaffolds for tissue engineering and material science.
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Ingavle G, Das M. Bench to Bedside: New Therapeutic Approaches with Extracellular Vesicles and Engineered Biomaterials for Targeting Therapeutic Resistance of Cancer Stem Cells. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:4673-4696. [PMID: 36194142 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cancer has recently been the second leading cause of death worldwide, trailing only cardiovascular disease. Cancer stem cells (CSCs), represented as tumor-initiating cells (TICs), are mainly liable for chemoresistance and disease relapse due to their self-renewal capability and differentiating capacity into different types of tumor cells. The intricate molecular mechanism is necessary to elucidate CSC's chemoresistance properties and cancer recurrence. Establishing efficient strategies for CSC maintenance and enrichment is essential to elucidate the mechanisms and properties of CSCs and CSC-related therapeutic measures. Current approaches are insufficient to mimic the in vivo chemical and physical conditions for the maintenance and growth of CSC and yield unreliable research results. Biomaterials are now widely used for simulating the bone marrow microenvironment. Biomaterial-based three-dimensional (3D) approaches for the enrichment of CSC provide an excellent promise for future drug discovery and elucidation of molecular mechanisms. In the future, the biomaterial-based model will contribute to a more operative and predictive CSC model for cancer therapy. Design strategies for materials, physicochemical cues, and morphology will offer a new direction for future modification and new methods for studying the CSC microenvironment and its chemoresistance property. This review highlights the critical roles of the microenvironmental cues that regulate CSC function and endow them with drug resistance properties. This review also explores the latest advancement and challenges in biomaterial-based scaffold structure for therapeutic approaches against CSC chemoresistance. Since the recent entry of extracellular vesicles (EVs), cell-derived nanostructures, have opened new avenues of investigation into this field, which, together with other more conventionally studied signaling pathways, play an important role in cell-to-cell communication. Thus, this review further explores the subject of EVs in-depth. This review also discusses possible future biomaterial and biomaterial-EV-based models that could be used to study the tumor microenvironment (TME) and will provide possible therapeutic approaches. Finally, this review concludes with potential perspectives and conclusions in this area.
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- Ganesh Ingavle
- Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research (SCSCR) and Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (SSBS), SIU, Lavale, Pune 412115, India
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- Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research (SCSCR) and Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (SSBS), SIU, Lavale, Pune 412115, India
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Effect of Biomedical Materials in the Implementation of a Long and Healthy Life Policy. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9050865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This paper is divided into seven main parts. Its purpose is to review the literature to demonstrate the importance of developing bioengineering and global production of biomaterials to care for the level of healthcare in the world. First, the general description of health as a universal human value and assumptions of a long and healthy life policy is presented. The ethical aspects of the mission of medical doctors and dentists were emphasized. The coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic has had a significant impact on health issues, determining the world’s health situation. The scope of the diseases is given, and specific methods of their prevention are discussed. The next part focuses on bioengineering issues, mainly medical engineering and dental engineering, and the need for doctors to use technical solutions supporting medicine and dentistry, taking into account the current stage Industry 4.0 of the industrial revolution. The concept of Dentistry 4.0 was generally presented, and a general Bioengineering 4.0 approach was suggested. The basics of production management and the quality loop of the product life cycle were analyzed. The general classification of medical devices and biomedical materials necessary for their production was presented. The paper contains an analysis of the synthesis and characterization of biomedical materials supporting medicine and dentistry, emphasizing additive manufacturing methods. Numerous examples of clinical applications supported considerations regarding biomedical materials. The economic conditions for implementing various biomedical materials groups were supported by forecasts for developing global markets for biomaterials, regenerative medicine, and tissue engineering. In the seventh part, recapitulation and final remarks against the background of historical retrospection, it was emphasized that the technological processes of production and processing of biomedical materials and the systematic increase in their global production are a determinant of the implementation of a long and healthy policy.
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Liang W, Chen X, Dong Y, Zhou P, Xu F. Recent advances in biomaterials as instructive scaffolds for stem cells in tissue repair and regeneration. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2020.1848832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Wenqing Liang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shaoxing People’s Hospital, Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Shaoxing, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xinchang People’s Hospital, Shaoxing, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shaoxing People’s Hospital, Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Shaoxing, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, P. R. China
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Lutzweiler G, Ndreu Halili A, Engin Vrana N. The Overview of Porous, Bioactive Scaffolds as Instructive Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration and Their Clinical Translation. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E602. [PMID: 32610440 PMCID: PMC7407612 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12070602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Porous scaffolds have been employed for decades in the biomedical field where researchers have been seeking to produce an environment which could approach one of the extracellular matrixes supporting cells in natural tissues. Such three-dimensional systems offer many degrees of freedom to modulate cell activity, ranging from the chemistry of the structure and the architectural properties such as the porosity, the pore, and interconnection size. All these features can be exploited synergistically to tailor the cell-material interactions, and further, the tissue growth within the voids of the scaffold. Herein, an overview of the materials employed to generate porous scaffolds as well as the various techniques that are used to process them is supplied. Furthermore, scaffold parameters which modulate cell behavior are identified under distinct aspects: the architecture of inert scaffolds (i.e., pore and interconnection size, porosity, mechanical properties, etc.) alone on cell functions followed by comparison with bioactive scaffolds to grasp the most relevant features driving tissue regeneration. Finally, in vivo outcomes are highlighted comparing the accordance between in vitro and in vivo results in order to tackle the future translational challenges in tissue repair and regeneration.
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- Gaëtan Lutzweiler
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Medicale, UMR_S 1121, 11 rue Humann, 67085 Strasbourg CEDEX, France
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- Department of Information Technology, Aleksander Moisiu University, 2001 Durres, Albania;
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Del Bakhshayesh AR, Asadi N, Alihemmati A, Tayefi Nasrabadi H, Montaseri A, Davaran S, Saghati S, Akbarzadeh A, Abedelahi A. An overview of advanced biocompatible and biomimetic materials for creation of replacement structures in the musculoskeletal systems: focusing on cartilage tissue engineering. J Biol Eng 2019; 13:85. [PMID: 31754372 PMCID: PMC6854707 DOI: 10.1186/s13036-019-0209-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering, as an interdisciplinary approach, is seeking to create tissues with optimal performance for clinical applications. Various factors, including cells, biomaterials, cell or tissue culture conditions and signaling molecules such as growth factors, play a vital role in the engineering of tissues. In vivo microenvironment of cells imposes complex and specific stimuli on the cells, and has a direct effect on cellular behavior, including proliferation, differentiation and extracellular matrix (ECM) assembly. Therefore, to create appropriate tissues, the conditions of the natural environment around the cells should be well imitated. Therefore, researchers are trying to develop biomimetic scaffolds that can produce appropriate cellular responses. To achieve this, we need to know enough about biomimetic materials. Scaffolds made of biomaterials in musculoskeletal tissue engineering should also be multifunctional in order to be able to function better in mechanical properties, cell signaling and cell adhesion. Multiple combinations of different biomaterials are used to improve above-mentioned properties of various biomaterials and to better imitate the natural features of musculoskeletal tissue in the culture medium. These improvements ultimately lead to the creation of replacement structures in the musculoskeletal system, which are closer to natural tissues in terms of appearance and function. The present review article is focused on biocompatible and biomimetic materials, which are used in musculoskeletal tissue engineering, in particular, cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Azizeh Rahmani Del Bakhshayesh
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Barati G, Rahmani A, Nadri S. In vitro differentiation of conjunctiva mesenchymal stem cells into insulin producing cells on natural and synthetic electrospun scaffolds. Biologicals 2019; 62:33-38. [PMID: 31635936 DOI: 10.1016/j.biologicals.2019.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Polymers are used in tissue engineering as a scaffold. In this study the differentiation capability of conjunctiva mesenchymal stem cells (CJMSCs) on natural and synthetic nanofibrous electrospun scaffolds into insulin producing cells (IPCs) were studied. Natural Silk fibroin and synthetic PLLA polymers were used to fabricate electrospun scaffolds. These scaffolds are characterized by SEM and CJMSCs were differentiated into IPCs on these scaffolds. The differentiation efficiency was measured by analysis the expression of specific pancreatic markers by RT-qPCR and insulin release capacity via ELISA. Microscopy analysis showed the fabrication of uniform nanofibers and the formation of the islet-like clusters at the end of differentiation period. Significant differences in expression of Pdx-1 and glucagon were observed in PLLA scaffold compared to Silk scaffold (Fold: 1.625 and 1.434, respectively; P-value ≤ 0.0001 for both). Furthermore, insulin secretion at high glucose concentration was significantly higher in cells differentiated on PLLA scaffold than those cultured on Silk scaffold (P-value: 0.012). The scaffolds can enhance the differentiation of IPCs from CJMSCs. In this way, PLLA synthetic scaffold was more efficient than Silk natural scaffold. We conclude that the nanofibrous scaffolds reported herein could be used as a potential supportive matrix for islet tissue engineering.
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- Ghasem Barati
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran; Zanjan Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran; Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
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Tavassoli H, Alhosseini SN, Tay A, Chan PP, Weng Oh SK, Warkiani ME. Large-scale production of stem cells utilizing microcarriers: A biomaterials engineering perspective from academic research to commercialized products. Biomaterials 2018; 181:333-346. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2018.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Revised: 07/07/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Hoberman AR, Cirino C, McCarthy MB, Cote MP, Pauzenberger L, Beitzel K, Mazzocca AD, Dyrna F. Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Enhanced by Platelet-Rich Plasma Maintain Adhesion to Scaffolds in Arthroscopic Simulation. Arthroscopy 2018; 34:872-881. [PMID: 29146168 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2017.08.291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2016] [Revised: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 08/25/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess the response of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (bMSCs) enhanced by platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the setting of a normal human tendon (NHT), a demineralized bone matrix (DBM), and a fibrin scaffold (FS) with simulated arthroscopic mechanical washout stress. METHODS Bone marrow was aspirated from the humeral head and concentrated. BMSCs were counted, plated, and grown to confluence. Cells were seeded onto 3 different scaffolds: (1) NHT, (2) DBM, and (3) FS. Each scaffold was treated with a combination of (+)/(-) PRP and (+)/(-) arthroscopic washout simulation. A period of 60 minutes was allotted before arthroscopic washout. Adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation assays were performed to assess cellular activity in each condition. RESULTS Significant differences were seen in mesenchymal stromal cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation among the scaffolds. DBM and FS showed superior results to NHT for cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. PRP significantly enhanced cellular adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. Arthroscopic simulation did not significantly decrease bMSC adhesion. CONCLUSIONS We found that the type of scaffold impacts bMSCs' behavior. Both scaffolds (DBM and FS) were superior to NHT. The use of an arthroscopic simulator did not significantly decrease the adhesion of bMSCs to the scaffolds nor did it decrease their biologic differentiation potential. In addition, PRP enhanced cellular adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Improved healing after tendon repair can lead to better clinical outcomes. BMSCs are attractive for enhancing healing given their accessibility and regenerative potential. Application of bMSCs using scaffolds as cell carriers relies on arthroscopic feasibility.
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- Alexander R Hoberman
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A..
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University, Munich, Germany
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Yao Q, Zhang W, Hu Y, Chen J, Shao C, Fan X, Fu Y. Electrospun collagen/poly(L-lactic acid-co-ε-caprolactone) scaffolds for conjunctival tissue engineering. Exp Ther Med 2017; 14:4141-4147. [PMID: 29104630 PMCID: PMC5658689 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2017.5073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2016] [Accepted: 03/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Conjunctival injuries are general but intractable ocular surface diseases, the sequelae of which are particularly challenging to treat. A promising therapy for conjunctival injuries is to employ biodegradable scaffolds to deliver conjunctival epithelial cells for repairing damaged or diseased conjunctiva. In the present study, an ultrathin porous nanofibrous scaffold was fabricated by using collagen and poly(L-lactic acid-co-ε-caprolactone) (PLCL) and displayed a thickness of 20 µm, with a high porosity and an average fiber diameter of 248.83±26.44 nm. Conjunctival epithelial cells seeded on the scaffolds proliferated well and had a high cell viability. Reverse-transcription quantitative PCR showed the expression of conjunctival epithelial cell-specific genes; in addition, there was no significant difference in the inflammatory gene expression between cells grown on collagen/PLCL scaffolds and tricalcium phosphate scaffolds. After co-culture for 2 weeks in vitro, epithelial cell stratification was observed using hematoxylin and eosin staining, exhibiting three to four epithelial-cell layers. In conclusion, these results suggested that collagen/PLCL scaffolds have potential application for repairing conjunctival epithelial coloboma.
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- Qinke Yao
- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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Driessen BJ, Logie C, Vonk LA. Cellular reprogramming for clinical cartilage repair. Cell Biol Toxicol 2017; 33:329-349. [PMID: 28144824 PMCID: PMC5493710 DOI: 10.1007/s10565-017-9382-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 01/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The repair of articular cartilage needs a sufficient number of chondrocytes to replace the defect tissue, and therefore, expansion of cells is generally required. Chondrocytes derived by cellular reprogramming may provide a solution to the limitations of current (stem) cell-based therapies. In this article, two distinct approaches-induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-mediated reprogramming and direct lineage conversion-are analysed and compared according to criteria that encompass the qualification of the method and the derived chondrocytes for the purpose of clinical application. Progress in iPSC generation has provided insights into the replacement of reprogramming factors by small molecules and chemical compounds. As follows, multistage chondrogenic differentiation methods have shown to improve the chondrocyte yield and quality. Nevertheless, the iPSC 'detour' remains a time- and cost-consuming approach. Direct conversion of fibroblasts into chondrocytes provides a slight advantage over these aspects compared to the iPSC detour. However, the requirement of constitutive transgene expression to inhibit hypertrophic differentiation limits this approach of being translated to the clinic. It can be concluded that the quality of the derived chondrocytes highly depends on the characteristics of the reprogramming method and that this is important to keep in mind during the experimental set-up. Further research into both reprogramming approaches for clinical cartilage repair has to include proper control groups and epigenetic profiling to optimize the techniques and eventually derive functionally stable articular chondrocytes.
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- Britta J.H. Driessen
- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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In Vitro Production of Cartilage Tissue from Rabbit Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Polycaprolactone Scaffold. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2017; 1084:45-60. [PMID: 29299874 DOI: 10.1007/5584_2017_133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In vitro production of tissues or tissue engineering is a promising approach to produce artificial tissues for regenerative medicine. There are at least three important components of tissue engineering, including stem cells, scaffolds and growth factors. This study aimed to produce cartilage tissues in vitro from culture and chondrogenic differentiation of rabbit bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs), induced by chondrogenesis medium, on biodegradable polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds. BMMSCs were isolated from rabbit bone marrow according to the standard protocol. The adherence, proliferation and differentiation of BMMSCs on scaffolds were investigated using two scaffold systems: PCL scaffolds and collagen-coated PCL (PCL/col) scaffolds. The results showed that BMMSCs could attach and grow on both PCL and PCL/col scaffolds. However, the adhesion efficacy of BMMSCs on the PCL/col scaffolds was significantly better than on PCL scaffolds. Under induced conditions, BMMSCs on PLC/col scaffolds showed increased aggrecan accumulation and upregulated expression of chondrogenesis-associated genes (e.g. collagen type II, collagen type I, aggrecan and collagen type X) after 3, 7, 21 and 28 days of induction. These in vitro cartilage tissues could form mature chondrocyte-like cells after they were grafted into rabbits. The results suggest that use of BMMSCs in combination with polycaprolactone scaffolds and chondrogenesis medium can be a way to form in vitro cartilage tissue.
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Krishna L, Dhamodaran K, Jayadev C, Chatterjee K, Shetty R, Khora SS, Das D. Nanostructured scaffold as a determinant of stem cell fate. Stem Cell Res Ther 2016; 7:188. [PMID: 28038681 PMCID: PMC5203716 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-016-0440-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The functionality of stem cells is tightly regulated by cues from the niche, comprising both intrinsic and extrinsic cell signals. Besides chemical and growth factors, biophysical signals are important components of extrinsic signals that dictate the stem cell properties. The materials used in the fabrication of scaffolds provide the chemical cues whereas the shape of the scaffolds provides the biophysical cues. The effect of the chemical composition of the scaffolds on stem cell fate is well researched. Biophysical signals such as nanotopography, mechanical forces, stiffness of the matrix, and roughness of the biomaterial influence the fate of stem cells. However, not much is known about their role in signaling crosstalk, stem cell maintenance, and directed differentiation. Among the various techniques for scaffold design, nanotechnology has special significance. The role of nanoscale topography in scaffold design for the regulation of stem cell behavior has gained importance in regenerative medicine. Nanotechnology allows manipulation of highly advanced surfaces/scaffolds for optimal regulation of cellular behavior. Techniques such as electrospinning, soft lithography, microfluidics, carbon nanotubes, and nanostructured hydrogel are described in this review, along with their potential usage in regenerative medicine. We have also provided a brief insight into the potential signaling crosstalk that is triggered by nanomaterials that dictate a specific outcome of stem cells. This concise review compiles recent developments in nanoscale architecture and its importance in directing stem cell differentiation for prospective therapeutic applications.
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- Lekshmi Krishna
- Stem Cell Research Lab, GROW Lab, Narayana Nethralaya Foundation, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.,School of Bioscience and Technology, VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Stem Cell Research Lab, GROW Lab, Narayana Nethralaya Foundation, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.,School of Bioscience and Technology, VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Vitreoretina Services, Narayana Nethralaya Eye Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Narayana Nethralaya Eye Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Stem Cell Research Lab, GROW Lab, Narayana Nethralaya Foundation, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
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Voss A, McCarthy MB, Hoberman A, Cote MP, Imhoff AB, Mazzocca AD, Beitzel K. Extracellular Matrix of Current Biological Scaffolds Promotes the Differentiation Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Arthroscopy 2016; 32:2381-2392.e1. [PMID: 27353434 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2016.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2015] [Revised: 04/24/2016] [Accepted: 04/26/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to quantitatively assess the ability of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (bMSC) to differentiate toward bone, fat, cartilage, and tendon lineages when grown on commercially available scaffolds compared with control and native tendon tissue. METHODS BMSCs were cultured and analyzed by fluorescent automated cells sorting for surface markers CD73, -90, and -105. BMSCs were grown on rotator cuff tendon (RCT), decellularized human dermis patch (DDP), bilayer collagen matrix, and fibrin matrix (FM) to test their differentiation potential using quantitative polymerase chain reaction and establish markers for osteogenic, adipogenic, chondrogenic, and tenogenic lineages. Immunocytochemical testing was used to determine the specific proteins present on the scaffolds. RESULTS Alkaline phosphatase and osteocalcin gene expression was significantly higher on RCT (P < .001) and collagen scaffold (CS) (P < .001) compared with DDP and FM scaffolds (P < .001, P < .001). When differentiated toward a cartilage lineage, bMSCs grown on CS had significantly more type II collagen and aggrecan compared with DDP (P < .001, P < .001), FM (P < .001, P < .001), and RCT (P < .001, P < .001). Differentiated bMSCs grown on the CS had a significant increase in PPARγ and FABP4 gene expression compared with bMSCs grown on all other scaffolds (all P < .001). The differentiation of bMSCs into tendon on CSs had significantly more tenacin C, decorin, and type III collagen gene expression when compared with RCT, DDP, and FM (all P < .001). Decorin gene expression in the control undifferentiated CS was also significantly increased, suggesting that the matrix alone may promote a tenogenic lineage (P = .637). CONCLUSIONS Differences in the extracellular matrix composition of scaffolds significantly impact their potential to promote differentiation of bMSCs. Comparing the native RCT to the tested scaffolds showed that a high content of type I and III collagen significantly increased the potential of bMSCs to differentiate toward bone, tendon, fat, and cartilage lineages. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This in vitro study shows the differences between commercially available scaffolds for rotator cuff repairs. Therefore, these results support clinical use depending on the surgical intention and the potential of bMSCs to differentiate into bone, tendon, cartilage, and fat tissue.
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- Andreas Voss
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A.; Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University, Munich, Germany
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Satyam A, Kumar P, Cigognini D, Pandit A, Zeugolis DI. Low, but not too low, oxygen tension and macromolecular crowding accelerate extracellular matrix deposition in human dermal fibroblast culture. Acta Biomater 2016; 44:221-31. [PMID: 27506127 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2016.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2016] [Revised: 07/31/2016] [Accepted: 08/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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UNLABELLED A key challenge of in vitro organogenesis is the development in timely manner tissue equivalents. Herein, we assessed the simultaneous effect of oxygen tension (0.5%, 2% and 20%), foetal bovine serum concentration (0.5% and 10%) and macromolecular crowding (75μg/ml carrageenan) in human dermal fibroblast culture. Our data demonstrate that cells cultured at 2% oxygen tension, in the presence of carrageenan and at 0.5% serum concentration deposited within 3days in culture more extracellular matrix than cells grown for 14days, at 20% oxygen tension, 10% serum concentration and in the absence of carrageenan. These data suggest that optimal oxygen tension coupled with macromolecular crowding are important in vitro microenvironment modulators for accelerated development of tissue-like modules in vitro. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE To enable clinical translation and commercialisation of in vitro organogenesis therapies, we cultured human dermal fibroblast at 2% oxygen tension, under macromolecular crowding conditions (75μg/ml carrageenan) and at low foetal bovine serum concentration (0.5%). Within 3days in culture, more extracellular matrix was deposited under these conditions than cells grown for 14days, at 20% oxygen tension, 10% FBS concentration and in the absence of crowding agents. These data bring us closer to the development of more clinically relevant tissue-like modules.
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- Abhigyan Satyam
- Regenerative, Modular & Developmental Engineering Laboratory (REMODEL), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland; Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland
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- Regenerative, Modular & Developmental Engineering Laboratory (REMODEL), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland; Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland
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- Regenerative, Modular & Developmental Engineering Laboratory (REMODEL), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland; Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland
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- Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland
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- Regenerative, Modular & Developmental Engineering Laboratory (REMODEL), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland; Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), Biomedical Sciences Building, National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland.
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Biomaterials have played an increasingly prominent role in the success of biomedical devices and in the development of tissue engineering, which seeks to unlock the regenerative potential innate to human tissues/organs in a state of deterioration and to restore or reestablish normal bodily function. Advances in our understanding of regenerative biomaterials and their roles in new tissue formation can potentially open a new frontier in the fast-growing field of regenerative medicine. Taking inspiration from the role and multi-component construction of native extracellular matrices (ECMs) for cell accommodation, the synthetic biomaterials produced today routinely incorporate biologically active components to define an artificial in vivo milieu with complex and dynamic interactions that foster and regulate stem cells, similar to the events occurring in a natural cellular microenvironment. The range and degree of biomaterial sophistication have also dramatically increased as more knowledge has accumulated through materials science, matrix biology and tissue engineering. However, achieving clinical translation and commercial success requires regenerative biomaterials to be not only efficacious and safe but also cost-effective and convenient for use and production. Utilizing biomaterials of human origin as building blocks for therapeutic purposes has provided a facilitated approach that closely mimics the critical aspects of natural tissue with regard to its physical and chemical properties for the orchestration of wound healing and tissue regeneration. In addition to directly using tissue transfers and transplants for repair, new applications of human-derived biomaterials are now focusing on the use of naturally occurring biomacromolecules, decellularized ECM scaffolds and autologous preparations rich in growth factors/non-expanded stem cells to either target acceleration/magnification of the body's own repair capacity or use nature's paradigms to create new tissues for restoration. In particular, there is increasing interest in separating ECMs into simplified functional domains and/or biopolymeric assemblies so that these components/constituents can be discretely exploited and manipulated for the production of bioscaffolds and new biomimetic biomaterials. Here, following an overview of tissue auto-/allo-transplantation, we discuss the recent trends and advances as well as the challenges and future directions in the evolution and application of human-derived biomaterials for reconstructive surgery and tissue engineering. In particular, we focus on an exploration of the structural, mechanical, biochemical and biological information present in native human tissue for bioengineering applications and to provide inspiration for the design of future biomaterials.
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Biofunctionalization via flow shear stress resistant adhesive polysaccharide, hyaluronic acid-catechol, for enhanced in vitro endothelialization. J IND ENG CHEM 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2015.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Qi C, Yan X, Huang C, Melerzanov A, Du Y. Biomaterials as carrier, barrier and reactor for cell-based regenerative medicine. Protein Cell 2015; 6:638-53. [PMID: 26088192 PMCID: PMC4537472 DOI: 10.1007/s13238-015-0179-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2015] [Accepted: 05/11/2015] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Cell therapy has achieved tremendous success in regenerative medicine in the past several decades. However, challenges such as cell loss, death and immune-rejection after transplantation still persist. Biomaterials have been designed as carriers to deliver cells to desirable region for local tissue regeneration; as barriers to protect transplanted cells from host immune attack; or as reactors to stimulate host cell recruitment, homing and differentiation. With the assistance of biomaterials, improvement in treatment efficiency has been demonstrated in numerous animal models of degenerative diseases compared with routine free cell-based therapy. Emerging clinical applications of biomaterial assisted cell therapies further highlight their great promise in regenerative therapy and even cure for complex diseases, which have been failed to realize by conventional therapeutic approaches.
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- Chunxiao Qi
- />Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China
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- />Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China
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- />Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital; Medical Center, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 102218 China
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- />Cellular and Molecular Technologies Laboratory, MIPT, Dolgoprudny, 141701 Russia
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- />Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China
- />Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, 310003 China
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Bigham-Sadegh A, Oryan A. Selection of animal models for pre-clinical strategies in evaluating the fracture healing, bone graft substitutes and bone tissue regeneration and engineering. Connect Tissue Res 2015; 56:175-94. [PMID: 25803622 DOI: 10.3109/03008207.2015.1027341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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In vitro assays can be useful in determining biological mechanism and optimizing scaffold parameters, however translation of the in vitro results to clinics is generally hard. Animal experimentation is a better approximation than in vitro tests, and usage of animal models is often essential in extrapolating the experimental results and translating the information in a human clinical setting. In addition, usage of animal models to study fracture healing is useful to answer questions related to the most effective method to treat humans. There are several factors that should be considered when selecting an animal model. These include availability of the animal, cost, ease of handling and care, size of the animal, acceptability to society, resistance to surgery, infection and disease, biological properties analogous to humans, bone structure and composition, as well as bone modeling and remodeling characteristics. Animal experiments on bone healing have been conducted on small and large animals, including mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, pigs, goats and sheep. This review also describes the molecular events during various steps of fracture healing and explains different means of fracture healing evaluation including biomechanical, histopathological and radiological assessments.
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- Amin Bigham-Sadegh
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Shahrekord University , Shahrekord , Iran and
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Ghasemi-Mobarakeh L, Prabhakaran MP, Tian L, Shamirzaei-Jeshvaghani E, Dehghani L, Ramakrishna S. Structural properties of scaffolds: Crucial parameters towards stem cells differentiation. World J Stem Cells 2015; 7:728-744. [PMID: 26029344 PMCID: PMC4444613 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v7.i4.728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2014] [Revised: 12/18/2014] [Accepted: 03/05/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering is a multidisciplinary field that applies the principles of engineering and life-sciences for regeneration of damaged tissues. Stem cells have attracted much interest in tissue engineering as a cell source due to their ability to proliferate in an undifferentiated state for prolonged time and capability of differentiating to different cell types after induction. Scaffolds play an important role in tissue engineering as a substrate that can mimic the native extracellular matrix and the properties of scaffolds have been shown to affect the cell behavior such as the cell attachment, proliferation and differentiation. Here, we focus on the recent reports that investigated the various aspects of scaffolds including the materials used for scaffold fabrication, surface modification of scaffolds, topography and mechanical properties of scaffolds towards stem cells differentiation effect. We will present a more detailed overview on the effect of mechanical properties of scaffolds on stem cells fate.
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Khan F, Tanaka M, Ahmad SR. Fabrication of polymeric biomaterials: a strategy for tissue engineering and medical devices. J Mater Chem B 2015; 3:8224-8249. [DOI: 10.1039/c5tb01370d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Fabrication of biomaterials scaffolds using various methods and techniques is discussed, utilising biocompatible, biodegradable and stimuli-responsive polymers and their composites. This review covers the lithography and printing techniques, self-organisation and self-assembly methods for 3D structural scaffolds generation, and smart hydrogels, for tissue regeneration and medical devices.
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- Ferdous Khan
- Senior Polymer Chemist
- ECOSE-Biopolymer
- Knauf Insulation Limited
- St. Helens
- UK
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- Biomaterials Science Group
- Department of Biochemical Engineering
- Graduate School of Science and Engineering
- Yamagata University
- Yonezawa
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- Centre for Applied Laser Spectroscopy
- CDS
- DEAS
- Cranfield University
- Swindon
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Zhou H, Lu Q, Guo Q, Chae J, Fan X, Elisseeff JH, Grant MP. Vitrified collagen-based conjunctival equivalent for ocular surface reconstruction. Biomaterials 2014; 35:7398-406. [PMID: 24933512 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2014.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2014] [Accepted: 05/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The main functions of the conjunctiva, an essential part of the ocular surface, are to maintain the equilibrium of the tear film and to protect the eye. Upon injuries, the prerequisite to successful ocular surface repair is conjunctival reconstruction. Tissue engineering techniques, including transplantation of autografts, amniotic membranes and numerous synthetic/natural materials, have been developed. However, none of these strategies is completely satisfactory due to lack of goblet cell repopulation, poor mechanical properties or non-standardized preparation procedure. Here, we cultured conjunctival epithelial cells on vitrified collagen membranes and developed a tissue equivalent for repairing damaged conjunctiva. Optimized vitrified collagen has superior mechanical and optical properties to previous biomaterials for ocular surface application, and its unique fibrillar structure significantly benefited conjunctival epithelial cell growth and the phenotypic development in vitro. In a rabbit model, vitrified collagen greatly promoted conjunctival regeneration with rapid re-epithelization, sufficient repopulation of goblet cells and minimized fibrosis and wound contracture, proved by gene expression analyses and histological staining. In conclusion, we have demonstrated the potential suitability of utilizing vitrified collagen-based tissue equivalent in ocular surface reconstruction.
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- Huifang Zhou
- Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA; Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China; Oculoplastics Division, Ocular and Orbital Trauma Center, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
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- Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
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- Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
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- Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA.
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- Oculoplastics Division, Ocular and Orbital Trauma Center, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA.
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Leferink A, Schipper D, Arts E, Vrij E, Rivron N, Karperien M, Mittmann K, van Blitterswijk C, Moroni L, Truckenmüller R. Engineered micro-objects as scaffolding elements in cellular building blocks for bottom-up tissue engineering approaches. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2014; 26:2592-2599. [PMID: 24395427 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201304539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2013] [Revised: 11/23/2013] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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A material-based bottom-up approach is proposed towards an assembly of cells and engineered micro-objects at the macroscale. We show how shape, size and wettability of engineered micro-objects play an important role in the behavior of cells on these objects. This approach can, among other applications, be used as a tool to engineer complex 3D tissues of clinically relevant size.
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- A Leferink
- Department of Tissue Regeneration, MIRA Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine, University of Twente, 7522, NB, Enschede, The Netherlands
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Fan Z, Shen Y, Zhang F, Zuo B, Lu Q, Wu P, Xie Z, Dong Q, Zhang H. Control of olfactory ensheathing cell behaviors by electrospun silk fibroin fibers. Cell Transplant 2013; 22 Suppl 1:S39-50. [PMID: 24153024 DOI: 10.3727/096368913x672190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs), the only glial cell type that normally penetrates the transition zone between the peripheral and central nervous systems, are one of the most promising candidates for cell transplantation in repairing spinal cord injury (SCI). However, we must manipulate and regulate OECs' behavior to make these cells effective in cell transplantation. In the present study, we assessed the response of rat OECs to different variants of nanofibrous silk fibroin mats with regard to cell morphology, adhesion, proliferation, and migration and the related gene and protein expression. Results showed that OECs adhere and spread more easily on Tussah silk fibroin (TSF) fibers than Bombyx mori silk fibroin fibers, resulting in a higher rate of cell proliferation and gene and protein expression, examined by RT-PCR and ELISA. In addition, the morphology of OECs on microfibers is mainly polygonal with short protrusions, whereas the OECs on nanofibers exhibit a bipolar shape with long protrusions that align along the fibers, especially when aligned fibers are employed. Moreover, OECs on silk fibroin nanofibers migrate more efficiently than those on poly-L-lysine (PLL). Based on the experimental results, the morphology, adhesion, spread, gene and protein expression, and migration of OECs could be modulated and regulated by adjusting the contents and structure of silk fibroin nanofibers, shedding light on the control of OECs' behavior in nerve tissue engineering and thus the future therapeutic intervention for nerve repair after injury. This manuscript is published as part of the International Association of Neurorestoratology (IANR) supplement issue of Cell Transplantation.
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Bayati V, Altomare L, Tanzi MC, Farè S. Adipose-derived stem cells could sense the nano-scale cues as myogenic-differentiating factors. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2013; 24:2439-2447. [PMID: 23793565 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-013-4983-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2013] [Accepted: 06/10/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Microenvironmental cues, such as surface topography and substrate stiffness, may affect stem cells adhesion, morphology, alignment, proliferation and differentiation. Adipose derived stem cells (ASCs) have attracted considerable interest in regenerative medicine due to their easy isolation, extensive in vitro expandability and ability to differentiate along a number of different tissue-specific lineages. The aim of this work was to investigate ASCs adhesion, alignment and differentiation into myogenic lineage on nanofibrous polymeric scaffolds with anisotropic topography. Nanostructured scaffolds with randomized or parallel fibers were fabricated by electrospinning using polycaprolactone (PCL) and the polycarbonate-urethane ChronoFlex AL 80A (CFAL). Cells expressed myosin (fast skeletal) and tropomyosin in all surface topographies 7 days after seeding but myotube formation was only observed on CFAL scaffolds and only few myotubes were formed on PCL scaffolds. The different cell behavior could be ascribed to two main parameters: fibers dimensions and fibers orientation of the substrates that could result in a better myotube formation on CFAL scaffolds.
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- V Bayati
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Morphological Cues for Regulation of Cell Adhesion and Motility with Tailored Electrospun Scaffolds of PCL and PCL/PVP Blends. Cell Mol Bioeng 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s12195-013-0293-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Ambre AH, Katti DR, Katti KS. Nanoclays mediate stem cell differentiation and mineralized ECM formation on biopolymer scaffolds. J Biomed Mater Res A 2013; 101:2644-60. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.34561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2012] [Revised: 10/10/2012] [Accepted: 11/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Avinash H. Ambre
- Department of Civil Engineering; North Dakota State University; Fargo; North Dakota 58105
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- Department of Civil Engineering; North Dakota State University; Fargo; North Dakota 58105
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- Department of Civil Engineering; North Dakota State University; Fargo; North Dakota 58105
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Hwang NS, Varghese S, Lee HJ, Zhang Z, Elisseeff J. Biomaterials directed in vivo osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal cells derived from human embryonic stem cells. Tissue Eng Part A 2013; 19:1723-32. [PMID: 23510052 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2013.0064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Spontaneous differentiation of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) is generally inefficient and leads to a heterogeneous population of differentiated and undifferentiated cells, limiting the potential use of hESCs for cell-based therapy and studies of specific differentiation programs. Here, we demonstrate biomaterial-dependent commitment of a mesenchymal cell population derived from hESCs toward the osteogenic lineage in vivo. In skeletal development, bone formation from condensing mesenchymal cells involves two distinct pathways: endochondral and intramembraneous bone formation. In this study, we demonstrate that the hESC-derived mesenchymal cells differentiate and regenerate in vivo bone tissues through two different pathways depending upon the local cues present in a scaffold microenvironment. Hydroxyapatite (HA) was incorporated into biodegradable poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/poly(l-lactic acid) (PLGA/PLLA) scaffolds to enhance bone formation. The HA microenvironment stabilized the β-catenin and upregulated Runx2, resulting in faster bone formation through intramembraneous ossification. hESC-derived mesenchymal cells seeded on the PLGA/PLLA scaffold without HA, however, showed minimal levels Runx2, and differentiated via endochondral ossification, as evidenced by formation of cartilaginous tissue, followed by calcification and increased blood vessel invasion. These results indicate that the ossification mechanisms of the hESC-derived mesenchymal stem cells can be regulated by the scaffold-mediated microenvironments, and bone tissue can be formed.
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- Nathaniel S Hwang
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute for Chemical Processing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Lu Q, Zhang Y, Elisseeff JH. Carnitine and acetylcarnitine modulate mesenchymal differentiation of adult stem cells. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2013; 9:1352-62. [DOI: 10.1002/term.1747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2012] [Revised: 01/30/2013] [Accepted: 03/16/2013] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Qiaozhi Lu
- Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute; Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Baltimore MD USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore MD USA
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- Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute; Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Baltimore MD USA
- Cellular and Molecular Medicine; Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Baltimore MD USA
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- Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute; Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Baltimore MD USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Baltimore MD USA
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Hamilton SK, Bloodworth NC, Massad CS, Hammoudi TM, Suri S, Yang PJ, Lu H, Temenoff JS. Development of 3D hydrogel culture systems with on-demand cell separation. Biotechnol J 2013; 8:485-95. [PMID: 23447378 PMCID: PMC3747669 DOI: 10.1002/biot.201200200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2012] [Revised: 12/14/2012] [Accepted: 01/30/2013] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Recently there has been an increased interest in the effects of paracrine signaling between groups of cells, particularly in the context of better understanding how stem cells contribute to tissue repair. Most current 3D co-culture methods lack the ability to effectively separate two cell populations after the culture period, which is important for simultaneously analyzing the reciprocal effects of each cell type on the other. Here, we detail the development of a 3D hydrogel co-culture system that allows us to culture different cell types for up to 7 days and subsequently separate and isolate the different cell populations using enzyme-sensitive glues. Separable 3D co-culture laminates were prepared by laminating PEG-based hydrogels with enzyme-degradable hydrogel adhesives. Encapsulated cell populations exhibited good segregation with well-defined interfaces. Furthermore, constructs can be separated on-demand upon addition of the appropriate enzyme, while cell viability remains high throughout the culture period, even after laminate separation. This platform offers great potential for a variety of basic cell signaling studies as the incorporation of an enzyme-sensitive adhesive interface allows the on-demand separation of individual cell populations for immediate analysis or further culture to examine persistence of co-culture effects and paracrine signaling on cell populations.
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- Sharon K. Hamilton
- W.H Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University 313 Ferst Drive, Room 2112 Atlanta, GA 30332
- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology 311 Ferst Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30332
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- W.H Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University 313 Ferst Drive, Room 2112 Atlanta, GA 30332
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- W.H Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University 313 Ferst Drive, Room 2112 Atlanta, GA 30332
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- W.H Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University 313 Ferst Drive, Room 2112 Atlanta, GA 30332
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology 311 Ferst Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30332
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- W.H Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University 313 Ferst Drive, Room 2112 Atlanta, GA 30332
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology 311 Ferst Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30332
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- W.H Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University 313 Ferst Drive, Room 2112 Atlanta, GA 30332
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Singh A, Deans TL, Elisseeff JH. Photomodulation of Cellular Gene Expression in Hydrogels. ACS Macro Lett 2013; 2:269-272. [PMID: 35581895 DOI: 10.1021/mz300591m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Biomaterials are designed to mimic aspects of various extracellular matrix environments, through chemical modifications to input biological or chemical signals. However, the dynamic nature and timing of gene expression during cellular events is much more difficult to mimic and control in these synthetic environments. Here, we utilized concepts of photochemistry combined with click chemistry for synthetic biology applications to modulate cellular gene expression in poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) hydrogels. Specifically, a genetic inducer, isopropyl β-d-1-thiogalactopyranoside (IPTG), is covalently linked to PEG via a biocompatible and easy to synthesize 2-(2-azido-6-nitrophenyl)ethoxycarbonyl (ANPEOC) photocleavable moiety that, on a short exposure to UV light, effectively releases IPTG and activates gene expression of enhanced green fluorescence protein (EGFP). We anticipate that combining concepts of material chemistry with synthetic biology will further enable the construction of highly defined engineered niches that are capable of controlling both intrinsic and extrinsic cellular events.
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- Anirudha Singh
- Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 400 North Broadway, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 400 North Broadway, Baltimore, Maryland
21231, United States
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- Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 400 North Broadway, Baltimore, Maryland
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Underhill GH. Stem cell bioengineering at the interface of systems-based models and high-throughput platforms. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-SYSTEMS BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2012; 4:525-45. [DOI: 10.1002/wsbm.1189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Hybrid biomaterials are systems created from components of at least two distinct classes of molecules, for example, synthetic macromolecules and proteins or peptide domains. The synergistic combination of two types of structures may produce new materials that possess unprecedented levels of structural organization and novel properties. This Review focuses on biorecognition-driven self-assembly of hybrid macromolecules into functional hydrogel biomaterials. First, basic rules that govern the secondary structure of peptides are discussed, and then approaches to the specific design of hybrid systems with tailor-made properties are evaluated, followed by a discussion on the similarity of design principles of biomaterials and macromolecular therapeutics. Finally, the future of the field is briefly outlined.
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- Jindřich Kopeček
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, USA.
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Kopeček J, Yang J. “Intelligente” Biomaterialien durch Selbstorganisation von Hybridhydrogelen. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201201040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Li J, Tao R, Wu W, Cao H, Xin J, Li J, Guo J, Jiang L, Gao C, Demetriou AA, Farkas DL, Li L. 3D PLGA scaffolds improve differentiation and function of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived hepatocytes. Stem Cells Dev 2011; 19:1427-36. [PMID: 20055663 DOI: 10.1089/scd.2009.0415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED Liver tissue engineering with hepatic stem cells provides a promising alternative to liver transplantation in patients with acute and chronic hepatic failure. In this study, a three-dimensional (3D) bioscaffold was introduced for differentiation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) into hepatocytes. For hepatocyte differentiation, third passage BMSCs isolated from normal adult F344 rats were seeded into collagen-coated poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (C-PLGA) 3D scaffolds with hepatocyte differentiation medium for 3 weeks. Hepatogenesis in scaffolds was characterized by reverse transcript PCR, western blot, confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), periodic acid-Schiff staining, histochemistry, and biochemical assays with hepatic-specific genes and markers. A monolayer culture system was used as a control differentiation group. The results showed that isolated cells possessed the basic features of BMSCs. Differentiated hepatocyte-like cells in C-PLGA scaffolds expressed hepatocyte-specific markers [eg, albumin (ALB), alpha-fetoprotein, cytokeratin 18, hepatocyte nuclear factor 4alpha, and cytochrome P450] at mRNA and protein levels. Most markers were expressed in C-PLGA group 1 week earlier than in the control group. Results of biocompatibility indicated that the differentiated hepatocyte-like cells grew more stably in C-PLGA scaffolds than that in controls during a 3-week differentiation period. The significantly higher metabolic functions in hepatocyte-like cells in the C-PLGA scaffold group further demonstrated the important role of the scaffold. CONCLUSION As the phenomenon of transdifferentiation is uncommon, our successful transdifferentiation rates of BMSCs to mature hepatocytes prove the superiority of the C-PLGA scaffold in providing a suitable environment for such a differentiation. This material can possibly be used as a bioscaffold for liver tissue engineering in future clinical therapeutic applications.
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- Jun Li
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Poinern GEJ, Shackleton R, Mamun SI, Fawcett D. Significance of novel bioinorganic anodic aluminum oxide nanoscaffolds for promoting cellular response. Nanotechnol Sci Appl 2011; 4:11-24. [PMID: 24198483 DOI: 10.2147/nsa.s13913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Tissue engineering is a multidisciplinary field that can directly benefit from the many advancements in nanotechnology and nanoscience. This article reviews a novel biocompatible anodic aluminum oxide (AAO, alumina) membrane in terms of tissue engineering. Cells respond and interact with their natural environment, the extracellular matrix, and the landscape of the substrate. The interaction with the topographical features of the landscape occurs both in the micrometer and nanoscales. If all these parameters are favorable to the cell, the cell will respond in terms of adhesion, proliferation, and migration. The role of the substrate/scaffold is crucial in soliciting a favorable response from the cell. The size and type of surface feature can directly influence the response and behavior of the cell. In the case of using an AAO membrane, the surface features and porosity of the membrane can be dictated at the nanoscale during the manufacturing stage. This is achieved by using general laboratory equipment to perform a relatively straightforward electrochemical process. During this technique, changing the operational parameters of the process directly controls the nanoscale features produced. For example, the pore size, pore density, and, hence, density can be effectively controlled during the synthesis of the AAO membrane. In addition, being able to control the pore size and porosity of a biomaterial such as AAO significantly broadens its application in tissue engineering.
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- Gérrard Eddy Jai Poinern
- Murdoch Applied Nanotechnology Research Group, Department of Physics, Energy Studies and Nanotechnology, School of Engineering and Energy, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
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Hwang NS, Zhang C, Hwang YS, Varghese S. Mesenchymal stem cell differentiation and roles in regenerative medicine. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-SYSTEMS BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2010; 1:97-106. [PMID: 20835984 DOI: 10.1002/wsbm.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Adult stem cells with multi or unipotent differentiation potential are present in almost all tissues of adult organisms. The main function of these stem cells is to support normal repair and rejuvenation of diseased and aging tissues. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) isolated from the bone marrow have the potential to differentiate into multiple connective tissues. Advancements in understanding tissue specific differentiation of MSCs in conjunction with global genomic and proteomic profiling of MSCs have not only provided insights into their biology but also made MSC based clinical trials a reality for treating various debilitating diseases and genetic disorders. The emerging evidence that MSCs are immunosuppressive makes them an even more attractive candidate for regenerative medicine as rejections of transplants by the recipient could be a limiting step for moving the stem cells based therapies from "bedside to bed side." To a large extent the therapeutic potential of MSCs is attributed to their differentiation ability. The fate and commitment of MSCs are regulated by various instructive signals from their immediate vicinity or microenvironment, which comprises many biological molecules (soluble and insoluble) and biomechanical forces. These biochemical and biophysical factors play a pivotal role in determining the efficacy of MSC differentiation and their contribution to the repair process. In this review, we discuss the characteristics of MSCs, their differentiation potential toward different skeletal tissues (cartilage and bone), and their emerging role in regenerative medicine.
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- Nathaniel S Hwang
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0412, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0412, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0412, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0412, USA
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Guo YL, Wang W, Otaigbe JU. Biocompatibility of synthetic poly(ester urethane)/polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane matrices with embryonic stem cell proliferation and differentiation. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2010; 4:553-64. [PMID: 20213627 PMCID: PMC2946510 DOI: 10.1002/term.272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Incorporation of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) into poly(ester urethanes) (PEU) as a building block results in a PEU/POSS hybrid polymer with increased mechanical strength and thermostability. An attractive feature of the new polymer is that it forms a porous matrix when cast in the form of a thin film, making it potentially useful in tissue engineering. In this study, we present detailed microscopic analysis of the PEU/POSS matrix and demonstrate its biocompatibility with cell culture. The PEU/POSS polymer forms a continuous porous matrix with open pores and interconnected grooves. From SEM image analysis, it is calculated that there are about 950 pores/mm(2) of the matrix area with pore diameter size in the range 1-15 µm. The area occupied by the pores represents approximately 7.6% of the matrix area. Using mouse embryonic stem cells (ESCs), we demonstrate that the PEU/POSS matrix provides excellent support for cell proliferation and differentiation. Under the cell culture condition optimized to maintain self-renewal, ESCs grown on a PEU/POSS matrix exhibit undifferentiated morphology, express pluripotency markers and have a similar growth rate to cells grown on gelatin. When induced for differentiation, ESCs underwent dramatic morphological change, characterized by the loss of clonogenecity and increased cell size, with well-expanded cytoskeleton networks. Differentiated cells are able to form a continuous monolayer that is closely embedded in the matrix. The excellent compatibility between the PEU/POSS matrix and ESC proliferation/differentiation demonstrates the potential of using PEU/POSS polymers in future ESC-based tissue engineering.
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- Yan-Lin Guo
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, USA.
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Freytes DO, Wan LQ, Vunjak-Novakovic G. Geometry and force control of cell function. J Cell Biochem 2010; 108:1047-58. [PMID: 19795385 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.22355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Tissue engineering is becoming increasingly ambitious in its efforts to create functional human tissues, and to provide stem cell scientists with culture systems of high biological fidelity. Novel engineering designs are being guided by biological principles, in an attempt to recapitulate more faithfully the complexities of native cellular milieu. Three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds are being designed to mimic native-like cell environments and thereby elicit native-like cell responses. Also, the traditional focus on molecular regulatory factors is shifting towards the combined application of molecular and physical factors. Finally, methods are becoming available for the coordinated presentation of molecular and physical factors in the form of controllable spatial and temporal gradients. Taken together, these recent developments enable the interrogation of cellular behavior within dynamic culture settings designed to mimic some aspects of native tissue development, disease, or regeneration. We discuss here these advanced cell culture environments, with emphasis on the derivation of design principles from the development (the biomimetic paradigm) and the geometry-force control of cell function (the biophysical regulation paradigm).
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- Donald O Freytes
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, New York 10032, USA
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Wang C, Varshney RR, Wang DA. Therapeutic cell delivery and fate control in hydrogels and hydrogel hybrids. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2010; 62:699-710. [PMID: 20138940 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2010.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 145] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2009] [Revised: 01/29/2010] [Accepted: 02/01/2010] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Hydrogels are synthetic or natural polymer networks that closely mimic native extracellular matrices. As hydrogel-based vehicles are being increasingly employed in therapeutic cell delivery, two inherent traits of most common hydrogels, namely low cell affinity and high cell constraint, have significantly drawn the attention of biomedical community. These two properties lead to the unfavourable settlement of anchorage-dependent cells (ADCs) and unsatisfactory cell delivery or tissue formation in hydrogel matrices. Tissue engineers have correspondingly made many efforts involving chemical modification or physical hybridisation to facilitate ADC settlement and promote tissue formation. On the other hand, these two 'bio-inert' characteristics have particularly favoured oncological cell therapists, who expect to utilize hydrogels to provide sufficiently high confinement of the delivered cells for anti-cancer purposes. In general, control of cell fate and behaviours in these three-dimensional (3D) microenvironments has become the central aim for hydrogel-mediated cell delivery, towards which various models based on hydrogels and their hybrids have emerged. In this paper, we will first review the development of strategies aiming to overcome the aforementioned two 'shortcomings' by (i) establishing ADC survival and (ii) creating space for tissue formation respectively, and then introduce how people take advantage of these 'disadvantages' of hydrogel encapsulation for (iii) an enhanced confinement of cell motion.
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- Chunming Wang
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Republic of Singapore
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Marklein RA, Burdick JA. Controlling stem cell fate with material design. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2010; 22:175-89. [PMID: 20217683 DOI: 10.1002/adma.200901055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Advances in our understanding of stem cell interactions with their environment are leading to the development of new materials-based approaches to control stem cell behavior toward cellular culture and tissue regeneration applications. Materials can provide cues based on chemistry, mechanics, structure, and molecule delivery that control stem cell fate decisions and matrix formation. These approaches are helping to advance clinical translation of a range of stem cell types through better expansion techniques and scaffolding for use in tissue engineering approaches for the regeneration of many tissues. With this in mind, this progress report covers basic concepts and recent advances in the use of materials for manipulating stem cells.
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- Ross A Marklein
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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BACKGROUND Because the hepatic portal system may not be the optimal site for islet transplantation, several extrahepatic sites have been studied. Here, we examine an intramuscular transplantation site, bioengineered to better support islet neovascularization, engraftment, and survival, and we demonstrate that at this novel site, grafted beta cell mass may be quantitated in a real-time noninvasive manner by positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. METHODS Streptozotocin-induced rats were pretreated intramuscularly with a biocompatible angiogenic scaffold received syngeneic islet transplants 2 weeks later. The recipients were monitored serially by blood glucose and glucose tolerance measurements and by PET imaging of the transplant site with [11C] dihydrotetrabenazine. Parallel histopathologic evaluation of the grafts was performed using insulin staining and evaluation of microvasularity. RESULTS Reversal of hyperglycemia by islet transplantation was most successful in recipients pretreated with bioscaffolds containing angiogenic factors when compared with those who received no bioscaffolds or bioscaffolds not treated with angiogenic factors. PET imaging with [11C] dihydrotetrabenazine, insulin staining, and microvascular density patterns were consistent with islet survival, increased levels of angiogenesis, and with reversal of hyperglycemia. CONCLUSIONS Induction of increased neovascularization at an intramuscular site significantly improves islet transplant engraftment and survival compared with controls. The use of a nonhepatic transplant site may avoid intrahepatic complications and permit the use of PET imaging to measure and follow transplanted beta cell mass in real time. These findings have important implications for effective islet implantation outside of the liver and offer promising possibilities for improving islet survival, monitoring, and even prevention of islet loss.
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Nguyen D, Sa S, Pegan JD, Rich B, Xiang G, McCloskey KE, Manilay JO, Khine M. Tunable shrink-induced honeycomb microwell arrays for uniform embryoid bodies. LAB ON A CHIP 2009; 9:3338-44. [PMID: 19904398 DOI: 10.1039/b914091c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Embryoid body (EB) formation closely recapitulates early embryonic development with respect to lineage commitment. Because it is greatly affected by cell-cell and cell-substrate interactions, the ability to control the initial number of cells in the aggregates and to provide an appropriate substrate are crucial parameters for uniform EB formation. Here we report of an ultra-rapid fabrication and culture method utilizing a laser-jet printer to generate closely arrayed honeycomb microwells of tunable sizes for the induction of uniform EBs from single cell suspension. By printing various microwell patterns onto pre-stressed polystyrene sheets, and through heat induced shrinking, high aspect micromolds are generated. Notably, we achieve rounded bottom polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) wells not easily achievable with standard microfabrication methods, but critical to achieve spherical EBs. Furthermore, by simply controlling the size of the microwells and the concentration of the cell suspension we can control the initial size of the cell aggregate, thus influencing lineage commitment. In addition, these microwells are easily adaptable and scalable to most standard well plates and easily integrated into commercial liquid handling systems to provide an inexpensive and easy high throughput compound screening platform.
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- Diep Nguyen
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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Yang F, Mei Y, Langer R, Anderson DG. High throughput optimization of stem cell microenvironments. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2009; 12:554-61. [PMID: 19601753 DOI: 10.2174/138620709788681916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Stem cells have great potential as cell sources for regenerative medicine due to both their self-renewal and multi-lineage differentiation capacity. Despite advances in the field of stem cell biology, major challenges remain before stem cells can be widely used for therapeutic purposes. One challenge is to develop reproducible methods to control stem cell growth and differentiation. The niche in which stem cells reside is a complex, multi-factorial environment. In contrast to using cells alone, biomaterials can provide initial structural support, and allow cells to adhere, proliferate and differentiate in a three-dimensional environment. Researchers have incorporated signals into the biomaterials that can promote desired cell functions in a spatially and temporally controlled manner. Despite progress in biomaterial design and methods to modulate cellular behavior, many of the complex signal networks that regulate cell-material interactions remain unclear. Due to the vast numbers of material properties to be explored and the complexity of cell-surface interactions, it is often difficult to optimize stem cell microenvironments using conventional, iterative approaches. To address these challenges, high throughput screening of combinatorial libraries has emerged as a novel approach to achieve rapid screening with reduced materials and costs. In this review, we discuss recent research in the area of high throughput approaches for characterization and optimization of cellular interactions with their microenvironments. In contrast to conventional approaches, screening combinatorial libraries can result in the discovery of unexpected material solutions to these complex problems.
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- Fan Yang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.
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Mondy WL, Cameron D, Timmermans JP, De Clerck N, Sasov A, Casteleyn C, Piegl LA. Computer-aided design of microvasculature systems for use in vascular scaffold production. Biofabrication 2009; 1:035002. [PMID: 20811106 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5082/1/3/035002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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In vitro biomedical engineering of intact, functional vascular networks, which include capillary structures, is a prerequisite for adequate vascular scaffold production. Capillary structures are necessary since they provide the elements and compounds for the growth, function and maintenance of 3D tissue structures. Computer-aided modeling of stereolithographic (STL) micro-computer tomographic (micro-CT) 3D models is a technique that enables us to mimic the design of vascular tree systems containing capillary beds, found in tissues. In our first paper (Mondy et al 2009 Tissue Eng. at press), using micro-CT, we studied the possibility of using vascular tissues to produce data capable of aiding the design of vascular tree scaffolding, which would help in the reverse engineering of a complete vascular tree system including capillary bed structures. In this paper, we used STL models of large datasets of computer-aided design (CAD) data of vascular structures which contained capillary structures that mimic those in the dermal layers of rabbit skin. Using CAD software we created from 3D STL models a bio-CAD design for the development of capillary-containing vascular tree scaffolding for skin. This method is designed to enhance a variety of therapeutic protocols including, but not limited to, organ and tissue repair, systemic disease mediation and cell/tissue transplantation therapy. Our successful approach to in vitro vasculogenesis will allow the bioengineering of various other types of 3D tissue structures, and as such greatly expands the potential applications of biomedical engineering technology into the fields of biomedical research and medicine.
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Tuan RS. Skin and bones (and cartilage): the dermal fibroblast connection. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2009; 5:471-2. [PMID: 19710666 PMCID: PMC3612427 DOI: 10.1038/nrrheum.2009.170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Guilak F, Cohen DM, Estes BT, Gimble JM, Liedtke W, Chen CS. Control of stem cell fate by physical interactions with the extracellular matrix. Cell Stem Cell 2009; 5:17-26. [PMID: 19570510 DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2009.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1344] [Impact Index Per Article: 89.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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A diverse array of environmental factors contributes to the overall control of stem cell activity. In particular, new data continue to mount on the influence of the extracellular matrix (ECM) on stem cell fate through physical interactions with cells, such as the control of cell geometry, ECM geometry/topography at the nanoscale, ECM mechanical properties, and the transmission of mechanical or other biophysical factors to the cell. Here, we review some of the physical processes by which cues from the ECM can influence stem cell fate, with particular relevance to the use of stem cells in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Farshid Guilak
- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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Wu DQ, Wang T, Lu B, Xu XD, Cheng SX, Jiang XJ, Zhang XZ, Zhuo RX. Fabrication of supramolecular hydrogels for drug delivery and stem cell encapsulation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2008; 24:10306-10312. [PMID: 18680318 DOI: 10.1021/la8006876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Supramolecular hydrogels self-assembled by alpha-cyclodextrin and methoxypolyethylene glycol-poly(caprolactone)-(dodecanedioic acid)-poly(caprolactone)-methoxypolyethylene glycol (MPEG-PCL-MPEG) triblock polymers were prepared and characterized in vitro and in vivo. The sustained release of dextran-fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) from the hydrogels lasted for more than 1 month, which indicated that the hydrogels were promising for controlled drug delivery. ECV304 cells and marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) were encapsulated and cultured in the hydrogels, during which the morphologies of the cells could be kept. The in vitro cell viability studies and the in vivo histological studies demonstrated that the hydrogels were non-cytotoxic and biocompatible, which indicated that the hydrogels prepared were promising candidates as injectable scaffolds for tissue engineering applications.
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- De-Qun Wu
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Hydrophobic surfaces for enhanced differentiation of embryonic stem cell-derived embryoid bodies. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2008; 105:14459-64. [PMID: 18791068 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0807235105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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With their unique ability to differentiate into all cell types, embryonic stem (ES) cells hold great therapeutic promise. To improve the efficiency of embryoid body (EB)-mediated ES cell differentiation, we studied murine EBs on the basis of their size and found that EBs with an intermediate size (diameter 100-300 microm) are the most proliferative, hold the greatest differentiation potential, and have the lowest rate of cell death. In an attempt to promote the formation of this subpopulation, we surveyed several biocompatible substrates with different surface chemical parameters and identified a strong correlation between hydrophobicity and EB development. Using self-assembled monolayers of various lengths of alkanethiolates on gold substrates, we directly tested this correlation and found that surfaces that exhibit increasing hydrophobicity enrich for the intermediate-size EBs. When this approach was applied to the human ES cell system, similar phenomena were observed. Our data demonstrate that hydrophobic surfaces serve as a platform to deliver uniform EB populations and may significantly improve the efficiency of ES cell differentiation.
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