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Cross-Najafi AA, Farag K, Chen AM, Smith LJ, Zhang W, Li P, Ekser B. The Long Road to Develop Custom-built Livers: Current Status of 3D Liver Bioprinting. Transplantation 2024; 108:357-368. [PMID: 37322580 PMCID: PMC10724374 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000004668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Although liver transplantation is the gold-standard therapy for end-stage liver disease, the shortage of suitable organs results in only 25% of waitlisted patients undergoing transplants. Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is an emerging technology and a potential solution for personalized medicine applications. This review highlights existing 3D bioprinting technologies of liver tissues, current anatomical and physiological limitations to 3D bioprinting of a whole liver, and recent progress bringing this innovation closer to clinical use. We reviewed updated literature across multiple facets in 3D bioprinting, comparing laser, inkjet, and extrusion-based printing modalities, scaffolded versus scaffold-free systems, development of an oxygenated bioreactor, and challenges in establishing long-term viability of hepatic parenchyma and incorporating structurally and functionally robust vasculature and biliary systems. Advancements in liver organoid models have also increased their complexity and utility for liver disease modeling, pharmacologic testing, and regenerative medicine. Recent developments in 3D bioprinting techniques have improved the speed, anatomical, and physiological accuracy, and viability of 3D-bioprinted liver tissues. Optimization focusing on 3D bioprinting of the vascular system and bile duct has improved both the structural and functional accuracy of these models, which will be critical in the successful expansion of 3D-bioprinted liver tissues toward transplantable organs. With further dedicated research, patients with end-stage liver disease may soon be recipients of customized 3D-bioprinted livers, reducing or eliminating the need for immunosuppressive regimens.
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- Arthur A. Cross-Najafi
- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University of School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- 3D Bioprinting Core, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Wee CY, Lim QRT, Zhao Y, Xu X, Yang Z, Wang D, Thian ES. Optimizing fabrication parameters via Taguchi method for production of high yield hydroxyapatite microsphere scaffolds using Drop-on-Demand inkjet method. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:1938-1955. [PMID: 37378477 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Drop on demand (DOD) inkjet method is a cost-efficient way of producing hydroxyapatite (HAp) microsphere scaffolds with narrow size distribution. However, DOD fabrication parameters may influence the yield and characteristics of the microsphere scaffolds. Testing different permutations and combinations of fabrication parameters is costly and time consuming. Taguchi method could be used as a predictive tool for optimizing the key fabrication parameters to produce HAp microspheres with desired yield and properties, minimizing the number of experimental combinations to be tested. The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of the fabrication parameters on the characteristics of the microspheres formed and determine optimum parameter conditions for producing high yield HAp microsphere scaffolds with the desired properties intended to serve as potential bone substitutes. We aimed to achieve microspheres with high production yield, microsphere size of <230 μm, micropore sizes <1 μm, rough surface morphology and high sphericity. Experiments were conducted using Taguchi method with a L9 orthogonal array at three levels per parameter to determine optimum parameter values for (1) operating pressure, (2) shutter speed duration, (3) nozzle height and (4) CaCl2 concentration. Based on signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio analysis, the identified optimum parameter conditions for operating pressure, shutter speed duration, nozzle height and CaCl2 concentration to be 0.9-1.3 bar, 100 ms, 8 cm and 0.4 M respectively. The microspheres obtained had an average size of 213 μm, 0.45 μm micropore size, high sphericity index of 0.95 and high production yield of 98%. Confirmation tests and ANOVA results affirms the validity of Taguchi method in optimizing HAp microspheres with high yield, desired size, micropore size and shape. HAp microsphere scaffolds produced by optimum conditions were subjected to a 7-day in-vitro study. Cells remained viable and continued to proliferate (increased 1.2-fold) over 7 days with microspheres maintaining high cell density with cells bridging between microspheres. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) assay increased 1.5-fold from day 1, suggesting good osteogenic potency of HAp microspheres as potential bone substitutes.
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- Chien Yi Wee
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Hainan Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Zhejiang Biocare Biotechnology Co.Ltd, Shaoxing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Hainan Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Jin Z, Huang X, Tan W, Luo X, Cen L, Zhou Y. Synergetic effect of 3D porous microsphere structure and activation of adenosine A2B receptor signal on promoting osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 151:213457. [PMID: 37172432 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Biodegradable microspheres offer great potential as functional building blocks for bottom-up bone tissue engineering. However, it remains challenging to understand and regulate cell behaviors in fabrication of injectable bone microtissues using microspheres. The study aims to develop an adenosine functionalized poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) microsphere to enhance cell loading efficiency and inductive osteogenesis potential, and subsequently to investigate adenosine signaling-mediated osteogenic differentiation in cells grown on three-dimensional (3D) microspheres and flat control. Adenosine was loaded on PLGA porous microspheres via polydopamine coating, and the cell adhesion and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) were improved on these microspheres. It was found that adenosine A2B receptor (A2BR) was further activated by adenosine treatment, which consequently enhanced osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. This effect was more obvious on 3D microspheres compared to 2D flats. However, the promotion of osteogenesis on the 3D microspheres was not eliminated by blocking the A2BR with antagonist. Finally, adenosine functionalized microspheres could fabricate injectable microtissues in vitro, and improve cell delivery and osteogenic differentiation after injection in vivo. Therefore, it is considered that adenosine loaded PLGA porous microspheres will be of good value in minimally invasive injection surgery and bone tissue repair.
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- Ziyang Jin
- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, School of Bioengineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, School of Bioengineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Multiphase Materials Chemical Engineering, Department of Product Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, School of Bioengineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China.
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Nong LM, Jiang YQ, Zhou SY, Gao GM, Ma Y, Jiang XJ, Han L. Removal of collagen three-dimensional scaffold bubbles utilizing a vacuum suction technique. Cell Tissue Bank 2023; 24:181-190. [PMID: 35794499 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-022-10020-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The process of generating type I/II collagen scaffolds is fraught with bubble formation, which can interfere with the three-dimensional structure of the scaffold. Herein, we applied low-temperature vacuum freeze-drying to remove mixed air bubbles under negative pressure. Type I and II rubber sponges were acid-solubilized via acid lysis and enzymolysis. Thereafter, vacuum negative pressure was applied to remove bubbles, and the cover glass press method was applied to shape the type I/II original scaffold. Vacuum negative pressure was applied for a second time to remove any residual bubbles. Subsequent application of carbamide/N-hydroxysuccinimide cross-linked the scaffold. The traditional method was used as the control group. The structure and number of residual bubbles and pore sizes of the two scaffolds were compared. Based on the relationship between the pressure and the number of residual bubbles, a curve was created, and the time of ice formation was calculated. The bubble content of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P < 0.05). The pore diameter of the type I/II collagen scaffold was higher in the experimental group than in the control group. The time of icing effect of type I and II collagen solution was 136.54 ± 5.26 and 144.40 ± 6.45 s, respectively. The experimental scaffold had a more regular structure with actively proliferating chondrocytes that possessed adherent pseudopodia. The findings indicated that the vacuum negative pressure method did not affect the physical or chemical properties of collagen, and these scaffolds exhibited good biocompatibility with chondrocytes.
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- Lu-Ming Nong
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Laboratory, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China.
- Changzhou Second People's Hospital, No. 29 Xinglong Lane, Tian-Ning District, Changzhou City, 213000, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Feng Z, Su X, Wang T, Sun X, Yang H, Guo S. The Role of Microsphere Structures in Bottom-Up Bone Tissue Engineering. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020321. [PMID: 36839645 PMCID: PMC9964570 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Bone defects have caused immense healthcare concerns and economic burdens throughout the world. Traditional autologous allogeneic bone grafts have many drawbacks, so the emergence of bone tissue engineering brings new hope. Bone tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary biomedical engineering method that involves scaffold materials, seed cells, and "growth factors". However, the traditional construction approach is not flexible and is unable to adapt to the specific shape of the defect, causing the cells inside the bone to be unable to receive adequate nourishment. Therefore, a simple but effective solution using the "bottom-up" method is proposed. Microspheres are structures with diameters ranging from 1 to 1000 µm that can be used as supports for cell growth, either in the form of a scaffold or in the form of a drug delivery system. Herein, we address a variety of strategies for the production of microspheres, the classification of raw materials, and drug loading, as well as analyze new strategies for the use of microspheres in bone tissue engineering. We also consider new perspectives and possible directions for future development.
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- Ziyi Feng
- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110002, China; (Z.F.); (X.S.); (T.W.)
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110002, China; (Z.F.); (X.S.); (T.W.)
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110002, China; (Z.F.); (X.S.); (T.W.)
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- School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, No. 77, Puhe Road, Shenyang 110122, China
- Correspondence: (X.S.); (S.G.)
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- School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, No. 77, Puhe Road, Shenyang 110122, China;
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110002, China; (Z.F.); (X.S.); (T.W.)
- Correspondence: (X.S.); (S.G.)
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Chen P, Zhou Z, Liu W, Huang T, Wu W, Yi M, Zhang C, He X, Fang J. Preparation and Properties of Sodium Alginate/Silk Fibroin Microcarriers. J MACROMOL SCI B 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00222348.2022.2093014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- Ping Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Functional Application of Fine Polymers, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Functional molecular, Ministry of Education, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Controllable Preparation and Functional Application of Fine Polymers, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P. R. China
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- Daqing Petrochemical Research Institute of CNPC, Daqing, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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Kesim MG, Durucan C, Atila D, Keskin D, Tezcaner A. Decellularized adipose tissue matrix-coated and simvastatin-loaded hydroxyapatite microspheres for bone regeneration. Biotechnol Bioeng 2022; 119:2574-2589. [PMID: 35707929 DOI: 10.1002/bit.28154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Simvastatin (SIM)-loaded and human decellularized adipose tissue (DAT)-coated porous hydroxyapatite (HAp) microspheres were developed for the first time to investigate their potential on bone regeneration. Microspheres were loaded with SIM and then coated with DAT for modifying SIM release and improving their biological response. HAp microspheres were prepared by water-in-oil emulsion method using camphene (C10 H16 ) as porogen followed by camphene removal by freeze-drying and sintering at 1200°C for 3 h. Sintered HAp microspheres with an average particle size of ~400 µm were porous and spherical in shape. Microspheres were incubated with 1, 2.5, and 5 mg/ml SIM stock solutions for drug loading, and drug loading was determined as 7.5 ± 0.79, 20.41 ± 1.93, and 46.26 ± 0.29 µg SIM/mg microspheres, respectively. SIM loading increased with the increase of the initial SIM loading amount. Faster SIM release was observed in DAT-coated microspheres compared to bare counterparts. Higher SaoS-2 cell attachment and proliferation were observed on DAT-coated microspheres. Significantly higher alkaline phosphatase activity of SaoS-2 cells was observed on DAT-coated microspheres containing 0.01 mg/ml SIM than all other groups (p < 0.01). DAT-coated microspheres loaded with SIM at low doses hold promise for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Merve G Kesim
- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.,Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Center of Excellence, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Center of Excellence, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.,Department of Engineering Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.,Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Center of Excellence, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.,Department of Engineering Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.,Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Center of Excellence, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.,Department of Engineering Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
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Ladeira B, Custodio C, Mano J. Core-Shell Microcapsules: Biofabrication and Potential Applications in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:2122-2153. [DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01974k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The construction of biomaterial scaffolds that accurately recreate the architecture of living tissues in vitro is a major challenge in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Core-shell microcapsules...
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Multiple Ion Scaffold-Based Delivery Platform for Potential Application in Early Stages of Bone Regeneration. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14247676. [PMID: 34947272 PMCID: PMC8706177 DOI: 10.3390/ma14247676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bone has the intrinsic capacity to regenerate itself, as long as the damage is small, through the sequential stimulation of specific phases, such as angiogenesis followed by osteogenesis. However, when the damage is extensive it is unable to regenerate and bone tissue engineering is used as an alternative. In this study, we developed a platform to allow the triple ion delivery with sequential delivery capacity to potentially stimulate antibacterial, angiogenic and osteogenic processes. The scaffold-based platform consisted of alginate/hydroxyapatite (HA) microparticles embedded in alginate fibers. Firstly, microparticles were developed using different ratios of alginate:HA using the spraying method, resulting in a high reproducibility of the technique. Microparticle size between 100–300 µm and ratio 1:40 resulted in a more spherical morphology and were selected for their incorporation into alginate fiber. Different amounts of copper and cobalt were added with the microparticles and alginate fiber, respectively, were used as model ions which could eventually modulate and mimic antimicrobial and angiogenic processes. Moreover, calcium ion was also incorporated in both, in order to provide the system with potential osteogenic properties together with HA. The multiple delivery of copper, cobalt and calcium released were in the therapeutic range as measured by induced coupled plasma (ICP), providing a promising delivery strategy for tissue engineering.
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A Paradigm Shift in Tissue Engineering: From a Top–Down to a Bottom–Up Strategy. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9060935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering (TE) was initially designed to tackle clinical organ shortage problems. Although some engineered tissues have been successfully used for non-clinical applications, very few (e.g., reconstructed human skin) have been used for clinical purposes. As the current TE approach has not achieved much success regarding more broad and general clinical applications, organ shortage still remains a challenging issue. This very limited clinical application of TE can be attributed to the constraints in manufacturing fully functional tissues via the traditional top–down approach, where very limited cell types are seeded and cultured in scaffolds with equivalent sizes and morphologies as the target tissues. The newly proposed developmental engineering (DE) strategy towards the manufacture of fully functional tissues utilises a bottom–up approach to mimic developmental biology processes by implementing gradual tissue assembly alongside the growth of multiple cell types in modular scaffolds. This approach may overcome the constraints of the traditional top–down strategy as it can imitate in vivo-like tissue development processes. However, several essential issues must be considered, and more mechanistic insights of the fundamental, underpinning biological processes, such as cell–cell and cell–material interactions, are necessary. The aim of this review is to firstly introduce and compare the number of cell types, the size and morphology of the scaffolds, and the generic tissue reconstruction procedures utilised in the top–down and the bottom–up strategies; then, it will analyse their advantages, disadvantages, and challenges; and finally, it will briefly discuss the possible technologies that may overcome some of the inherent limitations of the bottom–up strategy.
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Elashry MI, Baulig N, Wagner AS, Klymiuk MC, Kruppke B, Hanke T, Wenisch S, Arnhold S. Combined macromolecule biomaterials together with fluid shear stress promote the osteogenic differentiation capacity of equine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Stem Cell Res Ther 2021; 12:116. [PMID: 33579348 PMCID: PMC7879632 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-021-02146-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Combination of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and biomaterials is a rapidly growing approach in regenerative medicine particularly for chronic degenerative disorders including osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. The present study examined the effect of biomaterial scaffolds on equine adipose-derived MSC morphology, viability, adherence, migration, and osteogenic differentiation. Methods MSCs were cultivated in conjunction with collagen CultiSpher-S Microcarrier (MC), nanocomposite xerogels B30 and combined B30 with strontium (B30Str) biomaterials in osteogenic differentiation medium either under static or mechanical fluid shear stress (FSS) culture conditions. The data were generated by histological means, live cell imaging, cell viability, adherence and migration assays, semi-quantification of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and quantification of the osteogenic markers runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) expression. Results The data revealed that combined mechanical FSS with MC but not B30 enhanced MSC viability and promoted their migration. Combined osteogenic medium with MC, B30, and B30Str increased ALP activity compared to cultivation in basal medium. Osteogenic induction with MC, B30, and B30Str resulted in diffused matrix mineralization. The combined osteogenic induction with biomaterials under mechanical FSS increased Runx2 protein expression either in comparison to those cells cultivated in BM or those cells induced under static culture. Runx2 and ALP expression was upregulated following combined osteogenic differentiation together with B30 and B30Str regardless of static or FSS culture. Conclusions Taken together, the data revealed that FSS in conjunction with biomaterials promoted osteogenic differentiation of MSCs. This combination may be considered as a marked improvement for clinical applications to cure bone defects. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13287-021-02146-7.
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- Mohamed I Elashry
- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Frankfurter Str. 98, 35392, Giessen, Germany.
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- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Frankfurter Str. 98, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Clinic of Small Animals, c/o Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, 35392, Giessen, Germany.,Institute of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Frankfurter Str. 98, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Materials Science, Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials, Technische Universität Dresden, Budapester Str. 27, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Materials Science, Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials, Technische Universität Dresden, Budapester Str. 27, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Clinic of Small Animals, c/o Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Frankfurter Str. 98, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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Zhao YZ, Chen R, Xue PP, Luo LZ, Zhong B, Tong MQ, Chen B, Yao Q, Yuan JD, Xu HL. Magnetic PLGA microspheres loaded with SPIONs promoted the reconstruction of bone defects through regulating the bone mesenchymal stem cells under an external magnetic field. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 122:111877. [PMID: 33641893 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.111877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) have been presented to regulate the migration and osteogenic differentiation of bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) under magnetic field (MF). However, the toxicity and short residence for the massively exposed SPIONs at bone defects compromises their practical application. Herein, SPIONs were encapsulated into PLGA microspheres to overcome these shortcomings. Three types of PLGA microspheres (PFe-I, PFe-II and PFe-III) were prepared by adjusting the feeding amount of SPIONs, in which the practical SPIONs loading amounts was 1.83%, 1.38% and 1.16%, respectively. The average diameter of the fabricated microspheres ranged from 160 μm to 200 μm, having the porous and rough surfaces displayed by SEM. Moreover, they displayed the magnetic property with a saturation magnetization of 0.16 emu/g. In vitro cell studies showed that most of BMSCs were adhered on the surface of PFe-II microspheres after 2 days of co-culture. Moreover, the osteoblasts differentiation of BMSCs was significantly promoted by PFe-II microspheres after 2 weeks of co-culture, as shown by detecting osteogenesis-related proteins expressions of ALP, COLI, OPN and OCN. Afterward, PFe-II microspheres were surgically implanted into the defect zone of rat femoral bone, followed by exposure to an external MF, to evaluate their bone repairing effect in vivo. At 6th week after treatment with PFe-II + MF, the bone mineral density (BMD, 263.97 ± 25.99 mg/cm3), trabecular thickness (TB.TH, 0.58 ± 0.08 mm), and bone tissue volume/total tissue volume (BV/TV, 78.28 ± 5.01%) at the defect zone were markedly higher than that of the PFe-II microspheres alone (BMD, 194.34 ± 26.71 mg/cm3; TB.TH, 0.41 ± 0.07 mm; BV/TV, 50.49 ± 6.41%). Moreover, the higher expressions of ALP, COLI, OPN and OCN in PFe-II + MF group were displayed in the repairing bone. Collectively, magnetic PLGA microspheres together with MF may be a promising strategy for repairing bone defects.
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- Ying-Zheng Zhao
- Department of Ultrasonography, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province 325000, China; Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province 325035, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province 325035, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province 325035, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province 325035, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province 325035, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province 325000, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province 325000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province 325000, China; Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province 325035, China.
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Bosch-Rué E, Diez-Tercero L, Giordano-Kelhoffer B, Delgado LM, Bosch BM, Hoyos-Nogués M, Mateos-Timoneda MA, Tran PA, Gil FJ, Perez RA. Biological Roles and Delivery Strategies for Ions to Promote Osteogenic Induction. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 8:614545. [PMID: 33520992 PMCID: PMC7841204 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.614545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Bone is the most studied tissue in the field of tissue regeneration. Even though it has intrinsic capability to regenerate upon injury, several pathologies and injuries could hamper the highly orchestrated bone formation and resorption process. Bone tissue engineering seeks to mimic the extracellular matrix of the tissue and the different biochemical pathways that lead to successful regeneration. For many years, the use of extrinsic factors (i.e., growth factors and drugs) to modulate these biological processes have been the preferred choice in the field. Even though it has been successful in some instances, this approach presents several drawbacks, such as safety-concerns, short release profile and half-time life of the compounds. On the other hand, the use of inorganic ions has attracted significant attention due to their therapeutic effects, stability and lower biological risks. Biomaterials play a key role in such strategies where they serve as a substrate for the incorporation and release of the ions. In this review, the methodologies used to incorporate ions in biomaterials is presented, highlighting the osteogenic properties of such ions and the roles of biomaterials in controlling their release.
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- Elia Bosch-Rué
- Bioengineering Institute of Technology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Interface Science and Materials Engineering Group, School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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Peticone C, Thompson DDS, Dimov N, Jevans B, Glass N, Micheletti M, Knowles JC, Kim HW, Cooper-White JJ, Wall IB. Characterisation of osteogenic and vascular responses of hMSCs to Ti-Co doped phosphate glass microspheres using a microfluidic perfusion platform. J Tissue Eng 2020; 11:2041731420954712. [PMID: 33178409 PMCID: PMC7592314 DOI: 10.1177/2041731420954712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Using microspherical scaffolds as building blocks to repair bone defects of
specific size and shape has been proposed as a tissue engineering strategy.
Here, phosphate glass (PG) microcarriers doped with 5 mol % TiO2 and
either 0 mol % CoO (CoO 0%) or 2 mol % CoO (CoO 2%) were investigated for their
ability to support osteogenic and vascular responses of human mesenchymal stem
cells (hMSCs). Together with standard culture techniques, cell-material
interactions were studied using a novel perfusion microfluidic bioreactor that
enabled cell culture on microspheres, along with automated processing and
screening of culture variables. While titanium doping was found to support hMSCs
expansion and differentiation, as well as endothelial cell-derived vessel
formation, additional doping with cobalt did not improve the functionality of
the microspheres. Furthermore, the microfluidic bioreactor enabled screening of
culture parameters for cell culture on microspheres that could be potentially
translated to a scaled-up system for tissue-engineered bone manufacturing.
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- Carlotta Peticone
- Department of Biochemical Engineering, University College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Engineering Research, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, University College London, London, UK
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- Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, University College London Eastman Dental Institute, London, UK.,The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, UCL Campus, London, UK.,Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.,UCL Eastman-Korea Dental Medicine Innovation Centre, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.,Institute for Tissue Regeneration Engineering, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.,UCL Eastman-Korea Dental Medicine Innovation Centre, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.,Institute for Tissue Regeneration Engineering, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, Australia.,School of Chemical Engineering, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, University College London, London, UK.,Institute for Tissue Regeneration Engineering, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.,Aston Medical Research Institute and School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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Veiga A, Castro F, Rocha F, Oliveira A. Silk-based microcarriers: current developments and future perspectives. IET Nanobiotechnol 2020; 14:645-653. [PMID: 33108319 PMCID: PMC8676661 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2020.0058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Cell-seeded microcarriers (MCs) are currently one of the most promising topics in biotechnology. These systems are supportive structures for cell growth and expansion that allow efficient nutrient and gas transfer between the media and the attached cells. Silk proteins have been increasingly used for this purpose in the past few years due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability and non-toxicity. To date, several silk fibroin spherical MCs in combination with alginate, gelatin and calcium phosphates have been reported with very interesting outcomes. In addition, other silk-based three-dimensional structures such as microparticles with chitosan and collagen, as well as organoids, have been increasingly studied. In this study, the physicochemical and biological properties of these biomaterials, as well as the recent methodologies for their processing and for cell culture, are discussed. The potential biomedical applications are also addressed. In addition, an analysis of the future perspectives is presented, where the potential of innovative silk-based MCs processing technologies is highlighted.
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- Anabela Veiga
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology & Energy, Faculty of Engineering of Porto, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology & Energy, Faculty of Engineering of Porto, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology & Energy, Faculty of Engineering of Porto, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
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Combined Delivery of Two Different Bioactive Factors Incorporated in Hydroxyapatite Microcarrier for Bone Regeneration. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2020; 17:607-624. [PMID: 32803541 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-020-00257-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The delivery of growth factors using a carrier system presents a promising and innovative tool in tissue engineering and dentistry today. Two of the foremost bioactive factors, bone morphogenetic protein-2 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), are widely applied using a ceramic scaffold. The aim of this study was to determine the use of hydroxyapatite microcarrier (MC) for dual delivery of osteogenic and angiogenic factors to accelerate hard tissue regeneration during the regenerative process. METHODS Two MCs of different sizes were fabricated by emulsification of gelatin and alpha-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP). The experimental group was divided based on the combination of MC size and growth factors. For investigating the in vitro properties, rat mesenchymal stem cells (rMSCs) were harvested from bone marrow of the femur and tibia. For in vivo experiments, MC with/without growth factors was applied into the standardized, 5-mm diameter defects, which were made bilaterally on the parietal bone of the rat. The animals were allowed to heal for 8 weeks, and samples were harvested and analyzed by micro-computed tomography and histology. RESULTS Improved proliferation of rat mesenchymal stem cells was observed with VEGF loaded MC. For osteogenic differentiation, dual growth factors delivered by MC showed higher osteogenic gene expression, alkaline phosphatse production and calcium deposition. The in vivo results revealed statistically significant increase in new bone formation when dual growth factors were delivered by MC. Dual growth factors administered on a calcium phosphate matrix showed significantly enhanced osteogenic potential. CONCLUSION We propose this system has potential clinical utility in providing solutions for craniofacial bone defects, with the added benefit of early availability.
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Tsai AC, Jeske R, Chen X, Yuan X, Li Y. Influence of Microenvironment on Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapeutic Potency: From Planar Culture to Microcarriers. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:640. [PMID: 32671039 PMCID: PMC7327111 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) are a promising candidate in cell therapy as they exhibit multilineage differentiation, homing to the site of injury, and secretion of trophic factors that facilitate tissue healing and/or modulate immune response. As a result, hMSC-derived products have attracted growing interests in preclinical and clinical studies. The development of hMSC culture platforms for large-scale biomanufacturing is necessary to meet the requirements for late-phase clinical trials and future commercialization. Microcarriers in stirred-tank bioreactors have been widely utilized in large-scale expansion of hMSCs for translational applications because of a high surface-to-volume ratio compared to conventional 2D planar culture. However, recent studies have demonstrated that microcarrier-expanded hMSCs differ from dish- or flask-expanded cells in size, morphology, proliferation, viability, surface markers, gene expression, differentiation potential, and secretome profile which may lead to altered therapeutic potency. Therefore, understanding the bioprocessing parameters that influence hMSC therapeutic efficacy is essential for the optimization of microcarrier-based bioreactor system to maximize hMSC quantity without sacrificing quality. In this review, biomanufacturing parameters encountered in planar culture and microcarrier-based bioreactor culture of hMSCs are compared and discussed with specific focus on cell-adhesion surface (e.g., discontinuous surface, underlying curvature, microcarrier stiffness, porosity, surface roughness, coating, and charge) and the dynamic microenvironment in bioreactor culture (e.g., oxygen and nutrients, shear stress, particle collision, and aggregation). The influence of dynamic culture in bioreactors on hMSC properties is also reviewed in order to establish connection between bioprocessing and stem cell function. This review addresses fundamental principles and concepts for future design of biomanufacturing systems for hMSC-based therapy.
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- Ang-Chen Tsai
- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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A variety of materials-based approaches to accelerate the regeneration of damaged bone have been developed to meet the important clinical need for improved bone fillers. This comprehensive review covers the materials and technologies used in modular microcarrier-based methods for delivery of progenitor cells in orthopaedic repair applications. It provides an overview of the field and the rationale for using microcarriers combined with osteoprogenitor cells for bone regeneration in particular. The general concepts and methods used in microcarrier-based cell culture and delivery are described, and methods for fabricating and characterizing microcarriers designed for specific indications are presented. A comprehensive review of the current literature on the use of microcarriers in bone regeneration is provided, with emphasis on key developments in the field and their impact. The studies reviewed are organized according to the broad classes of materials that are used for fabricating microcarriers, including polysaccharides, proteins and peptides, ceramics, and synthetic polymers. In addition, composite microcarriers that incorporate multiple material types or that are mineralized biomimetically are included. In each case, the fabrication, processing, characterization, and resulting function of the microcarriers is described, with an emphasis on their ability to support osteogenic differentiation of progenitor cells in vitro, and their effectiveness in healing bone defects in vivo. In addition, a summary of the current state of the field is provided, as are future perspectives on how microcarrier technologies may be enhanced to create improved cell-based therapies for bone regeneration.
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- Chukwuma E Nweke
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Biomedical Engineering Building, University of Michigan, 1101 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. and Macromolecular Science & Engineering Program, North Campus Research Complex, University of Michigan, 2800 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Biomedical Engineering Building, University of Michigan, 1101 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. and Macromolecular Science & Engineering Program, North Campus Research Complex, University of Michigan, 2800 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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Bodiou V, Moutsatsou P, Post MJ. Microcarriers for Upscaling Cultured Meat Production. Front Nutr 2020; 7:10. [PMID: 32154261 PMCID: PMC7045063 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2020.00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Due to the considerable environmental impact and the controversial animal welfare associated with industrial meat production, combined with the ever-increasing global population and demand for meat products, sustainable production alternatives are indispensable. In 2013, the world's first laboratory grown hamburger made from cultured muscle cells was developed. However, coming at a price of $300.000, and being produced manually, substantial effort is still required to reach sustainable large-scale production. One of the main challenges is scalability. Microcarriers (MCs), offering a large surface/volume ratio, are the most promising candidates for upscaling muscle cell culture. However, although many MCs have been developed for cell lines and stem cells typically used in the medical field, none have been specifically developed for muscle stem cells and meat production. This paper aims to discuss the MCs' design criteria for skeletal muscle cell proliferation and subsequently for meat production based on three scenarios: (1) MCs are serving only as a temporary substrate for cell attachment and proliferation and therefore they need to be separated from the cells at some stage of the bioprocess, (2) MCs serve as a temporary substrate for cell proliferation but are degraded or dissolved during the bioprocess, and (3) MCs are embedded in the final product and therefore need to be edible. The particularities of each of these three bioprocesses will be discussed from the perspective of MCs as well as the feasibility of a one-step bioprocess. Each scenario presents advantages and drawbacks, which are discussed in detail, nevertheless the third scenario appears to be the most promising one for a production process. Indeed, using an edible material can limit or completely eliminate dissociation/degradation/separation steps and even promote organoleptic qualities when embedded in the final product. Edible microcarriers could also be used as a temporary substrate similarly to scenarios 1 and 2, which would limit the risk of non-edible residues.
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- Vincent Bodiou
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, School for Cardiovascular Diseases, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Mosa Meat BV, Maastricht, Netherlands
- CARIM, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, School for Cardiovascular Diseases, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, School for Cardiovascular Diseases, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Mosa Meat BV, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, School for Cardiovascular Diseases, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Mosa Meat BV, Maastricht, Netherlands
- CARIM, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, School for Cardiovascular Diseases, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Asadniaye Fardjahromi M, Razmjou A, Vesey G, Ejeian F, Banerjee B, Chandra Mukhopadhyay S, Ebrahimi Warkiani M. Mussel inspired ZIF8 microcarriers: a new approach for large-scale production of stem cells. RSC Adv 2020; 10:20118-20128. [PMID: 35520442 PMCID: PMC9054200 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra04090h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have high porosity, large surface area, and tunable functionality and have been widely used for drug loading. The aim of this study was to exploit unique features of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF8) to develop an innovative composite microcarrier (MC) for human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) adhesion and proliferation. ZIF8 MCs were prepared by immobilization of polydopamine/polyethyleneimine (PDA/PEI) and ZIF8 on the surface of polystyrene beads. The chemical properties of MCs such as coating stability and homogeneity were characterized by different techniques such as ATR-FTIR, XRD, EDX, SEM, and contact angle. The prepared MCs were tested using human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hADSCs) in both static and dynamic conditions, and results were compared to a commercially available MC (Star-Plus), polydopamine coated MCs and amine-functionalized MCs as a control. Results show that PDA/PEI/ZIF8 coated MCs (in short: ZIF8 MCs) provides an excellent biocompatible environment for hADSCs adhesion and growth. In conclusion, ZIF8 MCs represent suitable and low-cost support for hADSCs culture and expansion, which can maximize cell yield and viability while preserving hADSCs multipotency. The present findings have revealed this strategy has the potential for chemical and topographical modification of MCs in tissue engineering applications. Mussel inspired ZIF8 microcarriers with high surface area, biocompatibility, and nanoscale surface roughness are applied to enhance mesenchymal stem cell attachment and proliferation in 3D cell culture.![]()
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- Department of Biotechnology
- Faculty of Biological Science and Technology
- University of Isfahan
- Isfahan
- Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology
- Faculty of Biological Science and Technology
- University of Isfahan
- Isfahan
- Iran
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- School of Biomedical Engineering
- University of Technology Sydney
- Sydney
- Australia
- Institute of Molecular Medicine
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Luetchford KA, Chaudhuri JB, De Bank PA. Silk fibroin/gelatin microcarriers as scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 106:110116. [PMID: 31753329 PMCID: PMC6891254 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2018] [Revised: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Microcarrier cell scaffolds have potential as injectable cell delivery vehicles or as building blocks for tissue engineering. The use of small cell carriers allows for a 'bottom up' approach to tissue assembly when moulding microparticles into larger structures, which can facilitate the introduction of hierarchy by layering different matrices and cell types, while evenly distributing cells through the structure. In this work, silk fibroin (SF), purified from Bombyx mori cocoons, was blended with gelatin (G) to produce materials composed of varying ratios of the two components (SF: G 25:75, 50:50, and 75:25). Cell compatibility to these materials was first confirmed in two-dimensional culture and found to be equivalent to standard tissue culture plastic, and better than SF or G alone. The mechanical properties of the blends were investigated and the blended materials were found to have increased Young's moduli over SF alone. Microcarriers of SF/G blends with defined diameters were generated in a reproducible manner through the use of an axisymmetric flow focussing device, constructed from off-the-shelf parts and fittings. These SF/G microcarriers supported adhesion of rat mesenchymal stem cells with high degrees of efficiency under dynamic culture conditions and, after culturing in osteogenic differentiation medium, cells were shown to have characteristics typical of osteoblasts. This work illustrates that microcarriers composed of SF/G blends are promising building blocks for osteogenic tissue engineering.
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- Kim A Luetchford
- Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
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Derakhti S, Safiabadi-Tali SH, Amoabediny G, Sheikhpour M. Attachment and detachment strategies in microcarrier-based cell culture technology: A comprehensive review. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 103:109782. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.109782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Trucillo E, Bisceglia B, Valdrè G, Giordano E, Reverchon E, Maffulli N, Della Porta G. Growth factor sustained delivery from poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid microcarriers and its mass transfer modeling by finite element in a dynamic and static three-dimensional environment bioengineered with stem cells. Biotechnol Bioeng 2019; 116:1777-1794. [PMID: 30905072 DOI: 10.1002/bit.26975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) microcarriers (0.8 ± 0.2 μm) have been fabricated with a load of 20 μg/gPLGA by an emulsion-based-proprietary technology to sustained deliver human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (hBMP2), a growth factor largely used for osteogenic induction. hBMP2 release profile, measured in vitro, showed a moderate "burst" release of 20% of the load in first 3 days, followed by a sustained release of 3% of the load along the following 21 days. PLGA microbeads loaded with fluorescent marker (8 mg/gPLGA ) and hydroxyapatite (30 mg/gPLGA ) were also fabricated and successfully dispersed within three-dimensional (3D) alginate scaffold (Ca-alginate 2% wt/wt) in a range between 50 and 200 mg/cm3 ; the presence of microcarriers within the scaffold induced a variation of its stiffness between 0.03 and 0.06 MPa; whereas the scaffold surface area was monitored always in the range of 190-200 m2 /g. Uniform microcarriers dispersion was obtained up to 200 mg/cm3 ; higher loading values in the 3D scaffold produced large aggregates. The release data and the surface area were, then, used to simulate by finite element modeling the hBMP2 mass transfer within the 3D hydrogel bioengineered with stem cells, in dynamic and static cultivations. The simulation was developed with COMSOL Multiphysics® giving a good representation of hBMP2 mass balances along microbeads (bulk eroded) and on cell surface (cell binding). hBMP2 degradation rate was also taken into account in the simulations. hBMP2 concentration of 20 ng/cm3 was set as a target because it has been described as the minimum effective value for stem cells stimulation versus the osteogenic phenotype. The sensitivity analysis suggested the best microbeads/cells ratio in the 3D microenvironment, along 21 days of cultivations in both static and dynamic cultivation (perfusion) conditions. The simulated formulation was so assembled experimentally using human mesenchymal stem cells and an improved scaffold stiffness up to 0.09 MPa (n = 3; p ≤ 0.01) was monitored after 21 days of cultivation; moreover a uniform extracellular matrix deposition within the 3D system was detected by Von Kossa staining, especially in dynamic conditions. The results indicated that the described tool can be useful for the design of 3D bioengineered microarchitecture by quantitative understanding.
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- Emanuele Trucillo
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science, University of Bologna, Bologna, BO, Italy
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- Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering "Guglielmo Marconi" (DEI), University of Bologna, Cesena, FC, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Translational Medicine Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Baronissi, SA, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Fisciano, SA, Italy.,Translational Medicine Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Baronissi, SA, Italy
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Tanimowo Aiyelabegan H, Ebadi M, Ali Kardar G, Lotfibakhshaiesh N, Abedin Dorkoosh F, Ebrahimi_Barough S, Sadroddiny E. k-Casein upregulates osteogenic differentiation on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells cultured on agarose microcarriers. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2019.1570511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Hammed Tanimowo Aiyelabegan
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Immunology, Asthma and Allergy Research Institute, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Torizal FG, Horiguchi I, Sakai Y. Physiological Microenvironmental Conditions in Different Scalable Culture Systems for Pluripotent Stem Cell Expansion and Differentiation. Open Biomed Eng J 2019. [DOI: 10.2174/1874120701913010041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Human Pluripotent Stem Cells (PSCs) are a valuable cell type that has a wide range of biomedical applications because they can differentiate into many types of adult somatic cell. Numerous studies have examined the clinical applications of PSCs. However, several factors such as bioreactor design, mechanical stress, and the physiological environment have not been optimized. These factors can significantly alter the pluripotency and proliferation properties of the cells, which are important for the mass production of PSCs. Nutritional mass transfer and oxygen transfer must be effectively maintained to obtain a high yield. Various culture systems are currently available for optimum cell propagation by maintaining the physiological conditions necessary for cell cultivation. Each type of culture system using a different configuration with various advantages and disadvantages affecting the mechanical conditions in the bioreactor, such as shear stress. These factors make it difficult to preserve the cellular viability and pluripotency of PSCs. Additional limitations of the culture system for PSCs must also be identified and overcome to maintain the culture conditions and enable large-scale expansion and differentiation of PSCs. This review describes the different physiological conditions in the various culture systems and recent developments in culture technology for PSC expansion and differentiation.
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De Silva Thompson D, Peticone C, Burova I, Shipley RJ, Knowles JC, Kim HW, Micheletti M, Wall IB. Assessing behaviour of osteoblastic cells in dynamic culture conditions using titanium-doped phosphate glass microcarriers. J Tissue Eng 2019; 10:2041731419825772. [PMID: 30800261 PMCID: PMC6378638 DOI: 10.1177/2041731419825772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Tissue engineering is a promising approach for bone regeneration; yet challenges remain that limit successful translation to patients. It is necessary to understand how real-world manufacturing processes will affect the constituent cells and biomaterials that are needed to create engineered bone. Bioactive phosphate glasses processed into microspheres are an attractive platform for expanding bone-forming cells and also for driving their osteogenic differentiation and maturation. The aim of this study was to assess whether Ti-doped phosphate glass microspheres could support osteoblastic cell responses in dynamic cell culture environments. Dynamic culture conditions were achieved using microwell studies under orbital agitation. Dimensionless parameters such as the Froude number were used to inform the choice of agitation speeds, and the impact on cell proliferation and microunit formation was quantified. We found that phosphate glass microspheres doped with titanium dioxide at both 5 and 7 mol% provided a suitable biomaterial platform for effective culture of MG63 osteoblastic cells and was not cytotoxic. Dynamic culture conditions supported expansion of MG63 cells and both 150 and 300 rpm orbital shake resulted in higher cell yield than static cultures at the end of the culture (day 13). The Froude number analysis provided insight into how the microunit size could be manipulated to enable an appropriate agitation speed to be used, while ensuring buoyancy of the microunits. These small-scale experiments and analyses provide understanding of the impact of fluid flow on cell expansion that will have increasing importance when scaling up to process technologies that can deliver clinical quantities of cell-microsphere units. Such knowledge will enable future engineering of living bone-like material using processing systems such as bioreactors that use mixing and agitation for nutrient transfer, therefore introducing cells to dynamic culture conditions.
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London, UK
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- Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, UK.,The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, University College London, London, UK.,Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.,UCL Eastman-Korea Dental Medicine Innovation Centre, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.,UCL Eastman-Korea Dental Medicine Innovation Centre, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.,Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, University College London, London, UK.,Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.,Aston Medical Research Institute and School of Life & Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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Nabavinia M, Khoshfetrat AB, Naderi-Meshkin H. Nano-hydroxyapatite-alginate-gelatin microcapsule as a potential osteogenic building block for modular bone tissue engineering. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 97:67-77. [PMID: 30678955 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.12.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2018] [Revised: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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To develop osteogenic building blocks for modular bone tissue engineering applications, influence of gelatin as cell adhesive molecule and nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) as osteoconductive component was examined on alginate-based hydrogel properties and microencapsulated osteoblast-like cell behavior by using factorial experimental design technique. nHA and alginate showed a statistically significant impact on swelling reduction, and improvement of stability and mechanical strength of hydrogels, respectively. Gelatin influence, however, was in a reverse manner. nHA played imperative roles in promoting microencapsulated osteoblastic cell proliferation and function due to its bioactivity and mechanical strength improvement of hydrogels to the modulus range of mineralized bone tissue in vivo. The results and their statistical analysis also revealed the importance of interaction effect of gelatin and nHA. Proliferation and osteogenic function of the cells fluctuated with increasing gelatin concentration of microcapsules in the presence of nHA, demonstrating that hydrogel properties should be balanced to provide an efficient 3D osteoconductive microcapsule. Alginate (1%)-gelatin (2.5%)-nHA (0.5%) microcapsule with compressive modulus of 0.19 MPa ± 0.02, swelling ratio of 52% ± 8 (24 h) and degradation rate of 12% ± 4 (96 h) revealed a maximum performance for the cell proliferation and function, indicating a potential microcapsule composition to prepare building blocks for modular bone tissue engineering.
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- Mahboubeh Nabavinia
- Chemical Engineering Faculty, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz 51335-1996, Iran; Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Research Laboratory, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz 51335-1996, Iran
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- Chemical Engineering Faculty, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz 51335-1996, Iran; Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Research Laboratory, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz 51335-1996, Iran.
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Academic Center of Education, Culture, and Research (ACECR), Khorasan Razavi Branch, Mashhad, Iran
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Microcapsule Technology for Controlled Growth Factor Release in Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev 2018; 26:e2-e9. [PMID: 29722766 DOI: 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Tissue engineering strategies have relied on engineered 3-dimensional (3D) scaffolds to provide architectural templates that can mimic the native cell environment. Among the several technologies proposed for the fabrication of 3D scaffold, that can be attractive for stem cell cultivation and differentiation, moulding or bioplotting of hydrogels allow the stratification of layers loaded with cells and with specific additives to obtain a predefined microstructural organization. Particularly with bioplotting technology, living cells, named bio-ink, and additives, such as biopolymer microdevices/nanodevices for the controlled delivery of growth factors or biosignals, can be organized spatially into a predesigned 3D pattern by automated fabrication with computer-aided digital files. The technologies for biopolymer microcarrier/nanocarrier fabrication can be strategic to provide a controlled spatiotemporal delivery of specific biosignals within a microenvironment that can better or faster address the stem cells loaded within it. In this review, some examples of growth factor-controlled delivery by biopolymer microdevices/nanodevices embedded within 3D hydrogel scaffolds will be described, to achieve a bioengineered 3D interactive microenvironment for stem cell differentiation. Conventional and recently proposed technologies for biopolymer microcapsule fabrication for controlled delivery over several days will also be illustrated and critically discussed.
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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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Kuterbekov M, Machillot P, Lhuissier P, Picart C, Jonas AM, Glinel K. Solvent-free preparation of porous poly(l-lactide) microcarriers for cell culture. Acta Biomater 2018; 75:300-311. [PMID: 29883812 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2018] [Revised: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Porous polymeric microcarriers are a versatile class of biomaterial constructs with extensive use in drug delivery, cell culture and tissue engineering. Currently, most methods for their production require potentially toxic organic solvents with complex setups which limit their suitability for biomedical applications and their large-scale production. Herein, we report an organic, solvent-free method for the fabrication of porous poly(l-lactide) (PLLA) microcarriers. The method is based on the spherulitic crystallization of PLLA in its miscible blends with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). It is shown that the PLLA spherulites are easily recovered as microcarriers from the blends by a water-based process. Independent control over microcarrier size and porosity is demonstrated, with a higher crystallization temperature leading to a larger size, and a higher PLLA content in the starting blend resulting in a lower microcarrier porosity. Microcarriers are shown to be biocompatible for the culture of murine myoblasts and human adipose stromal/stem cells (hASC). Moreover, they support not only the long-term proliferation of both cell types but also hASC differentiation toward osseous tissues. Furthermore, while no significant differences are observed during cell proliferation on microcarriers of two different porosities, microcarriers of lower porosity induce a stronger hASC osteogenic differentiation, as evidenced by higher ALP enzymatic activity and matrix mineralization. Consequently, the proposed organic-solvent-free method for the fabrication of biocompatible porous PLLA microcarriers represents an innovative methodology for ex vivo cell expansion and its application in stem cell therapy and tissue engineering. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE We report a new solvent-free method for the preparation of porous polymeric microcarriers for cell culture, based on biocompatible poly(l-lactide), with independently controllable size and porosity. This approach, based on the spherulitic crystallization in polymer blends, offers the advantages of simple implementation, biological and environmental safety, easy adaptability and up-scalablility. The suitability of these microcarriers is demonstrated for long-term culture of both murine myoblasts and human adipose stromal/stem cells (hASCs). We show that prepared microcarriers support the osteogenic differentiation of hASCs, provided microcarriers of properly-tuned porosity are used. Hence, this new method is an important addition to the arsenal of microcarrier fabrication techniques, which will contribute to the adoption, regulatory approval and eventually clinical availability of microcarrier-based treatments and therapies.
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- Mirasbek Kuterbekov
- Université catholique de Louvain, Institute of Condensed Matter & Nanosciences (Bio & Soft Matter), Croix du Sud 1, box L7.04.02, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium; Communauté Université Grenoble Alpes, LMGP, 3 parvis Louis Néel, 38016 Grenoble, France
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- CNRS UMR 5628 (LMGP), 3 parvis Louis Néel, 38016 Grenoble, France
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- Université Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, SIMAP, Grenoble, France
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- Communauté Université Grenoble Alpes, LMGP, 3 parvis Louis Néel, 38016 Grenoble, France; CNRS UMR 5628 (LMGP), 3 parvis Louis Néel, 38016 Grenoble, France
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- Université catholique de Louvain, Institute of Condensed Matter & Nanosciences (Bio & Soft Matter), Croix du Sud 1, box L7.04.02, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
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- Université catholique de Louvain, Institute of Condensed Matter & Nanosciences (Bio & Soft Matter), Croix du Sud 1, box L7.04.02, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
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Dashnyam K, Lee JH, Mandakhbayar N, Jin GZ, Lee HH, Kim HW. Intra-articular biomaterials-assisted delivery to treat temporomandibular joint disorders. J Tissue Eng 2018; 9:2041731418776514. [PMID: 29785258 PMCID: PMC5954570 DOI: 10.1177/2041731418776514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as myofascial pain syndrome, is considered one of the prevalent chronic pain diseases caused by muscle inflammation and cartilage degradation in head and neck, and thus influences even biopsychosocial conditions in a lifetime. There are several current treatment methodologies relieving inflammation and preventing degradation of the joint complex. One of the promising non-surgical treatment methods is an intra-articular injection of drugs such as corticosteroids, analgesics, and anti-depressants. However, the side effects of drugs due to frequent injections and over-doses, including dizziness, dry mouth, and possible drug dependency are considered limitations. Thus, the delivery of therapeutic molecules through the use of nano/microparticles is currently considered as a promising strategy primarily due to the controlled release. This review highlights the nano/microparticle systems for effective intra-articular therapeutics delivery to prevent cartilage degradation and protect subchondral bone in a temporomandibular joint.
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- Khandmaa Dashnyam
- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea.,Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea.,Department of Biomaterials Science, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea.,Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea.,Department of Biomaterials Science, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea.,Department of Biomaterials Science, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea.,Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea.,Department of Biomaterials Science, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea
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Qu M, Xiao W, Tian J, Wang S, Li H, Liu X, Yang X, Li B, Liao X. Fabrication of superparamagnetic nanofibrous poly(l
-lactic acid)/γ-Fe2
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microspheres for cell carriers. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2018; 107:511-520. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2017] [Revised: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 03/25/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Moyuan Qu
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University; Chengdu China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
- Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biomedical Detection Technology; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
- Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biomedical Detection Technology; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
- Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biomedical Detection Technology; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
- Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biomedical Detection Technology; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
- Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biomedical Detection Technology; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
- Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biomedical Detection Technology; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
- Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biomedical Detection Technology; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
- Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nano/Micro Biomedical Detection Technology; Chongqing University of Science and Technology; Chongqing China
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Gupta V, Khan Y, Berkland CJ, Laurencin CT, Detamore MS. Microsphere-Based Scaffolds in Regenerative Engineering. Annu Rev Biomed Eng 2018. [PMID: 28633566 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-bioeng-071516-044712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Microspheres have long been used in drug delivery applications because of their controlled release capabilities. They have increasingly served as the fundamental building block for fabricating scaffolds for regenerative engineering because of their ability to provide a porous network, offer high-resolution control over spatial organization, and deliver growth factors/drugs and/or nanophase materials. Because they provide physicochemical gradients via spatiotemporal release of bioactive factors and nanophase ceramics, microspheres are a desirable tool for engineering complex tissues and biological interfaces. In this review we describe various methods for microsphere fabrication and sintering, and elucidate how these methods influence both micro- and macroscopic scaffold properties, with a special focus on the nature of sintering. Furthermore, we review key applications of microsphere-based scaffolds in regenerating various tissues. We hope to inspire researchers to join a growing community of investigators using microspheres as tissue engineering scaffolds so that their full potential in regenerative engineering may be realized.
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- Vineet Gupta
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Campus, Farmington, Connecticut 06030; , .,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269.,Institute for Regenerative Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Campus, Farmington, Connecticut 06030
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045; .,Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Campus, Farmington, Connecticut 06030; , .,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269.,Institute for Regenerative Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Campus, Farmington, Connecticut 06030
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019;
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Gupta D, Grant DM, Zakir Hossain KM, Ahmed I, Sottile V. Role of geometrical cues in bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell survival, growth and osteogenic differentiation. J Biomater Appl 2017; 32:906-919. [DOI: 10.1177/0885328217745699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Dhanak Gupta
- Wolfson Centre for Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering and Modelling (STEM), School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Wolfson Centre for Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering and Modelling (STEM), School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Yuan Y, Shi X, Gan Z, Wang F. Modification of porous PLGA microspheres by poly-l-lysine for use as tissue engineering scaffolds. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2017; 161:162-168. [PMID: 29078165 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.10.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2017] [Revised: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 10/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Due to their good biocompatibility, biodegradability and special shapes, porous poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microspheres show a wide application in the field of tissue engineering. Herein we demonstrate a simple and low-cost method for modifying porous PLGA microspheres with poly-l-lysine (PLL) to promote cell growth on the microspheres. Porous PLGA microspheres were first treated by sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution to introduce carboxyl groups on their surface. Then, the hydrolyzed microspheres (PLGA-H) were immerged in PLL solution to yield PLL-impregnated microspheres (PLGA-PLL). Cell experiments showed that although the cytotoxicity of microspheres was slightly increased after PLL modification, their cell viability was still higher than 85%. Compared with PLGA and PLGA-H microspheres, PLGA-PLL microspheres were more favorable for MG63 cell to attach and proliferate due to their increased initial cell attachment numbers and enhanced cell-matrix interactions. This new modification method of porous PLGA microspheres proposes a route toward efficient repair of tissue defects at reduced risk and cost level.
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- Yin Yuan
- Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
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Peticone C, De Silva Thompson D, Owens GJ, Kim HW, Micheletti M, Knowles JC, Wall I. Towards modular bone tissue engineering using Ti–Co-doped phosphate glass microspheres: cytocompatibility and dynamic culture studies. J Biomater Appl 2017; 32:295-310. [DOI: 10.1177/0885328217720812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The production of large quantities of functional vascularized bone tissue ex vivo still represent an unmet clinical challenge. Microcarriers offer a potential solution to scalable manufacture of bone tissue due to their high surface area-to-volume ratio and the capacity to be assembled using a modular approach. Microcarriers made of phosphate bioactive glass doped with titanium dioxide have been previously shown to enhance proliferation of osteoblast progenitors and maturation towards functional osteoblasts. Furthemore, doping with cobalt appears to mimic hypoxic conditions that have a key role in promoting angiogenesis. This characteristic could be exploited to meet the clinical requirement of producing vascularized units of bone tissue. In the current study, the human osteosarcoma cell line MG-63 was cultured on phosphate glass microspheres doped with 5% mol titanium dioxide and different concentrations of cobalt oxide (0%, 2% and 5% mol), under static and dynamic conditions (150 and 300 rpm on an orbital shaker). Cell proliferation and the formation of aggregates of cells and microspheres were observed over a period of two weeks in all glass compositions, thus confirming the biocompatibility of the substrate and the suitability of this system for the formation of compact micro-units of tissue. At the concentrations tested, cobalt was not found to be cytotoxic and did not alter cell metabolism. On the other hand, the dynamic environment played a key role, with moderate agitation having a positive effect on cell proliferation while higher agitation resulting in impaired cell growth. Finally, in static culture assays, the capacity of cobalt doping to induce vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) upregulation by osteoblastic cells was observed, but was not found to increase linearly with cobalt oxide content. In conclusion, Ti–Co phosphate glasses were found to support osteoblastic cell growth and aggregate formation that is a necessary precursor to tissue formation and the upregaulation of VEGF production can potentially support vascularization.
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- Carlotta Peticone
- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Bernard Katz Building, University College London, Gower Street, London, UK
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Bernard Katz Building, University College London, Gower Street, London, UK
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- Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & Institute for Tissue Regeneration Engineering, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Bernard Katz Building, University College London, Gower Street, London, UK
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- Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, UK
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & Institute for Tissue Regeneration Engineering, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
- Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, UCL Campus, Gower Street, London, UK
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Bernard Katz Building, University College London, Gower Street, London, UK
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & Institute for Tissue Regeneration Engineering, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
- Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, UCL Campus, Gower Street, London, UK
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Biodegradable poly-ε-caprolactone microcarriers for efficient production of human mesenchymal stromal cells and secreted cytokines in batch and fed-batch bioreactors. Cytotherapy 2017; 19:419-432. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2016.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Revised: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 11/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Li B, Liu Z, Yang J, Yi Z, Xiao W, Liu X, Yang X, Xu W, Liao X. Preparation of bioactive β-tricalcium phosphate microspheres as bone graft substitute materials. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 70:1200-1205. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.03.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Revised: 02/21/2016] [Accepted: 03/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Perez RA, Jung CR, Kim HW. Biomaterials and Culture Technologies for Regenerative Therapy of Liver Tissue. Adv Healthc Mater 2017; 6. [PMID: 27860372 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201600791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2016] [Revised: 09/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Regenerative approach has emerged to substitute the current extracorporeal technologies for the treatment of diseased and damaged liver tissue. This is based on the use of biomaterials that modulate the responses of hepatic cells through the unique matrix properties tuned to recapitulate regenerative functions. Cells in liver preserve their phenotype or differentiate through the interactions with extracellular matrix molecules. Therefore, the intrinsic properties of the engineered biomaterials, such as stiffness and surface topography, need to be tailored to induce appropriate cellular functions. The matrix physical stimuli can be combined with biochemical cues, such as immobilized functional groups or the delivered actions of signaling molecules. Furthermore, the external modulation of cells, through cocultures with nonparenchymal cells (e.g., endothelial cells) that can signal bioactive molecules, is another promising avenue to regenerate liver tissue. This review disseminates the recent approaches of regenerating liver tissue, with a focus on the development of biomaterials and the related culture technologies.
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- Roman A. Perez
- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN); Dankook University; Cheonan 330-714 Republic of Korea
- Regenerative Medicine Research Institute; Universitat Internacional de Catalunya; Barcelona 08017 Spain
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine; Dankook University; Cheonan 330-714 Republic of Korea
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- Gene Therapy Research Unit; KRIBB; 125 Gwahak-ro Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN); Dankook University; Cheonan 330-714 Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine; Dankook University; Cheonan 330-714 Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomaterials Science; Dankook University Dental College; Cheonan 330-714 Republic of Korea
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Wrinkling Non-Spherical Particles and Its Application in Cell Attachment Promotion. Sci Rep 2016; 6:30463. [PMID: 27461741 PMCID: PMC4962049 DOI: 10.1038/srep30463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2015] [Accepted: 07/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Surface wrinkled particles are ubiquitous in nature and present in different sizes and shapes, such as plant pollens and peppercorn seeds. These natural wrinkles provide the particles with advanced functions to survive and thrive in nature. In this work, by combining flow lithography and plasma treatment, we have developed a simple method that can rapidly create wrinkled non-spherical particles, mimicking the surface textures in nature. Due to the oxygen inhibition in flow lithography, the non-spherical particles synthesized in a microfluidic channel are covered by a partially cured polymer (PCP) layer. When exposed to plasma treatment, this PCP layer rapidly buckles, forming surface-wrinkled particles. We designed and fabricated various particles with desired shapes and sizes. The surfaces of these shapes were tuned to created wrinkle morphologies by controlling UV exposure time and the washing process. We further demonstrated that wrinkles on the particles significantly promoted cell attachment without any chemical modification, potentially providing a new route for cell attachment for various biomedical applications.
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Jin GZ, Park JH, Wall I, Kim HW. Isolation and culture of primary rat adipose derived stem cells using porous biopolymer microcarriers. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2016; 13:242-250. [PMID: 30603405 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-016-0040-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2016] [Revised: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are an attractive source of material for mesenchymal stem cell research due to the abundance of adipose and relative ease of access compared with bone marrow. A key consideration for research is whether cell isolation methods can be improved, to reduce the process steps needed to isolate and expand cell material. In the current study, we used macroporous biopolymer microcarriers to isolate primary ADSCs. We found that the method was capable of isolating ADSCs that were subsequently capable of being transferred to culture dishes and expanded in vitro. Moreover, flow cytometry revealed that they expressed typical stem cell markers and were capable of undergoing tri-lineage differentiation. In summary, it is feasible to use biopolymer microcarriers for retrieval of viable ADSCs that retain identity markers of stem cell function.
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- Guang-Zhen Jin
- 1Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, 119 Dandae-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, 31116 Korea.,2Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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- 1Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, 119 Dandae-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, 31116 Korea.,2Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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- 1Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, 119 Dandae-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, 31116 Korea.,3Department of Biochemical Engineering, University College London, Gordon Street, London, WC1H 0AH UK
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- 1Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, 119 Dandae-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, 31116 Korea.,2Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea.,4Department of Biomaterials Science, Dankook University Dental College, Cheonan, Korea
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Pullulan microcarriers for bone tissue regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2016; 63:439-49. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2015] [Revised: 02/02/2016] [Accepted: 03/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Emmerson SJ, Gargett CE. Endometrial mesenchymal stem cells as a cell based therapy for pelvic organ prolapse. World J Stem Cells 2016; 8:202-215. [PMID: 27247705 PMCID: PMC4877564 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v8.i5.202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2015] [Revised: 12/23/2015] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the pelvic organs (bladder, bowel or uterus) herniate into the vagina, causing incontinence, voiding, bowel and sexual dysfunction, negatively impacting upon a woman’s quality of life. POP affects 25% of all women and results from childbirth injury. For 19% of all women, surgical reconstructive surgery is required for treatment, often augmented with surgical mesh. The surgical treatment fails in up to 30% of cases or results in adverse effects, such as pain and mesh erosion into the bladder, bowel or vagina. Due to these complications the Food and Drug Administration cautioned against the use of vaginal mesh and several major brands have been recently been withdrawn from market. In this review we will discuss new cell-based approaches being developed for the treatment of POP. Several cell types have been investigated in animal models, including a new source of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSC) derived from human endometrium. The unique characteristics of endometrial MSC, methods for their isolation and purification and steps towards their development for good manufacturing practice production will be described. Animal models that could be used to examine the potential for this approach will also be discussed as will a rodent model showing promise in developing an endometrial MSC-based therapy for POP. The development of a preclinical large animal model for assessing tissue engineering constructs for treating POP will also be mentioned.
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Jamshidi P, Chouhan G, Williams RL, Cox SC, Grover LM. Modification of gellan gum with nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite facilitates cell expansion and spontaneous osteogenesis. Biotechnol Bioeng 2016; 113:1568-76. [DOI: 10.1002/bit.25915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Revised: 12/21/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Parastoo Jamshidi
- School of Metallurgy and Materials; University of Birmingham; Edgbaston B15 2TT United Kingdom
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- School of Chemical Engineering; University of Birmingham; Edgbaston B15 2TT United Kingdom
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- School of Chemical Engineering; University of Birmingham; Edgbaston B15 2TT United Kingdom
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- School of Chemical Engineering; University of Birmingham; Edgbaston B15 2TT United Kingdom
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- School of Chemical Engineering; University of Birmingham; Edgbaston B15 2TT United Kingdom
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Cuzmar E, Perez RA, Manzanares MC, Ginebra MP, Franch J. In Vivo Osteogenic Potential of Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite/Collagen Microspheres: Comparison with Injectable Cement Pastes. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0131188. [PMID: 26132468 PMCID: PMC4488499 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0131188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2015] [Accepted: 05/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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The osteogenic capacity of biomimetic calcium deficient hydroxyapatite microspheres with and without collagen obtained by emulsification of a calcium phosphate cement paste has been evaluated in an in vivo model, and compared with an injectable calcium phosphate cement with the same composition. The materials were implanted into a 5 mm defect in the femur condyle of rabbits, and bone formation was assessed after 1 and 3 months. The histological analysis revealed that the cements presented cellular activity only in the margins of the material, whereas each one of the individual microspheres was covered with osteogenic cells. Consequently, bone ingrowth was enhanced by the microspheres, with a tenfold increase compared to the cement, which was associated to the higher accessibility for the cells provided by the macroporous network between the microspheres, and the larger surface area available for osteoconduction. No significant differences were found in terms of bone formation associated with the presence of collagen in the materials, although a more extensive erosion of the collagen-containing microspheres was observed.
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- Erika Cuzmar
- Medicine and Animal Surgery Department, Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), V Building, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
- Veterinarian Clinical Science Institute, Universidad Austral de Chile. Fundo Teja Norte, Valdivia, Chile
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- Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), Avda. Diagonal 647, E-08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 330–714, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan 330–714, Republic of Korea
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- Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics Department, University of Barcelona (UB), C/ Feixa Llarga s/n, 08907, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), Avda. Diagonal 647, E-08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Medicine and Animal Surgery Department, Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), V Building, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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Perez RA, Kim HW. Core-shell designed scaffolds for drug delivery and tissue engineering. Acta Biomater 2015; 21:2-19. [PMID: 25792279 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2015.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2014] [Revised: 03/03/2015] [Accepted: 03/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Scaffolds that secure and deliver therapeutic ingredients like signaling molecules and stem cells hold great promise for drug delivery and tissue engineering. Employing a core-shell design for scaffolds provides a promising solution. Some unique methods, such as co-concentric nozzle extrusion, microfluidics generation, and chemical confinement reactions, have been successful in producing core-shelled nano/microfibers and nano/microspheres. Signaling molecules and drugs, spatially allocated to the core and/or shell part, can be delivered in a controllable and sequential manner for optimal therapeutic effects. Stem cells can be loaded within the core part on-demand, safely protected from the environments, which ultimately affords ex vivo culture and in vivo tissue engineering. The encapsulated cells experience three-dimensional tissue-mimic microenvironments in which therapeutic molecules are secreted to the surrounding tissues through the semi-permeable shell. Tuning the material properties of the core and shell, changing the geometrical parameters, and shaping them into proper forms significantly influence the release behaviors of biomolecules and the fate of the cells. This topical issue highlights the immense usefulness of core-shell designs for the therapeutic actions of scaffolds in the delivery of signaling molecules and stem cells for tissue regeneration and disease treatment.
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- Roman A Perez
- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan 330-714, Republic of Korea; Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 330-714, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan 330-714, Republic of Korea; Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 330-714, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomaterials Science, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan 330-714, Republic of Korea.
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Increasing efficiency of human mesenchymal stromal cell culture by optimization of microcarrier concentration and design of medium feed. Cytotherapy 2015; 17:163-73. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2014.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2014] [Revised: 08/14/2014] [Accepted: 08/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Perez RA, Shin SH, Han CM, Kim HW. Bioactive injectables based on calcium phosphates for hard tissues: A recent update. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s13770-015-0096-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Abeille F, Mittler F, Obeid P, Huet M, Kermarrec F, Dolega ME, Navarro F, Pouteau P, Icard B, Gidrol X, Agache V, Picollet-D'hahan N. Continuous microcarrier-based cell culture in a benchtop microfluidic bioreactor. LAB ON A CHIP 2014; 14:3510-8. [PMID: 25012393 DOI: 10.1039/c4lc00570h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Microfluidic bioreactors are expected to impact cell therapy and biopharmaceutical production due to their ability to control cellular microenvironments. This work presents a novel approach for continuous cell culture in a microfluidic system. Microcarriers (i.e., microbeads) are used as growth support for anchorage-dependent mammalian cells. This approach eases the manipulation of cells within the system and enables harmless extraction of cells. Moreover, the microbioreactor uses a perfusion function based on the biocompatible integration of a porous membrane to continuously feed the cells. The perfusion rate is optimized through simulations to provide a stable biochemical environment. Thermal management is also addressed to ensure a homogeneous bioreactor temperature. Eventually, incubator-free cell cultures of Drosophila S2 and PC3 cells are achieved over the course of a week using this bioreactor. In future applications, a more efficient alternative to harvesting cells from microcarriers is also anticipated as suggested by our positive results from the microcarrier digestion experiments.
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- F Abeille
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, F-38000 Grenoble, France
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