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Štěpánková K, Ozaltin K, Sáha P, Vargun E, Domincová-Bergerová E, Vesel A, Mozetič M, Lehocký M. Carboxymethylated and Sulfated Furcellaran from Furcellaria lumbricalis and Its Immobilization on PLA Scaffolds. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:720. [PMID: 38475404 DOI: 10.3390/polym16050720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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This study involved the creation of highly porous PLA scaffolds through the porogen/leaching method, utilizing polyethylene glycol as a porogen with a 75% mass ratio. The outcome achieved a highly interconnected porous structure with a thickness of 25 μm. To activate the scaffold's surface and improve its hydrophilicity, radiofrequency (RF) air plasma treatment was employed. Subsequently, furcellaran subjected to sulfation or carboxymethylation was deposited onto the RF plasma treated surfaces with the intention of improving bioactivity. Surface roughness and water wettability experienced enhancement following the surface modification. The incorporation of sulfate/carboxymethyl group (DS = 0.8; 0.3, respectively) is confirmed by elemental analysis and FT-IR. Successful functionalization of PLA scaffolds was validated by SEM and XPS analysis, showing changes in topography and increases in characteristic elements (N, S, Na) for sulfated (SF) and carboxymethylated (CMF). Cytocompatibility was evaluated by using mouse embryonic fibroblast cells (NIH/3T3).
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- Kateřina Štěpánková
- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida Tomase Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida Tomase Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida Tomase Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Kotekli, 48000 Mugla, Turkey
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida Tomase Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Department of Surface Engineering, Jozef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Surface Engineering, Jozef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Trida Tomase Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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Li Y, Huang X, Fu W, Zhang Z, Xiao K, Lv H. Preparation of PDA-GO/CS composite scaffold and its effects on the biological properties of human dental pulp stem cells. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:157. [PMID: 38297260 PMCID: PMC10832331 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03849-4] [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: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Reduced graphene oxide (rGO) is an graphene oxide (GO) derivative of graphene, which has a large specific surface area and exhibited satisfactory physicochemical characteristics. In this experiment, GO was reduced by PDA to generate PDA-GO complex, and then PDA-GO was combined with Chitosan (CS) to synthesize PDA-GO/CS composite scaffold. PDA-GO was added to CS to improve the degradation rate of CS, and it was hoped that PDA-GO/CS composite scaffolds could be used in bone tissue engineering. Physicochemical and antimicrobial properties of the different composite scaffolds were examined to find the optimal mass fraction. Besides, we examined the scaffold's biocompatibility by Phalloidin staining and Live and Dead fluorescent staining.Finally, we applied ALP staining, RT-qPCR, and Alizarin red S staining to detect the effect of PDA-GO/CS on the osteogenic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). The results showed that PDA-GO composite was successfully prepared and PDA-GO/CS composite scaffold was synthesized by combining PDA-GO with CS. Among them, 0.3%PDA-GO/CS scaffolds improves the antibacterial activity and hydrophilicity of CS, while reducing the degradation rate. In vitro, PDA-GO/CS has superior biocompatibility and enhances the early proliferation, migration and osteogenic differentiation of hDPSCs. In conclusion, PDA-GO/CS is a new scaffold materialsuitable for cell culture and has promising application prospect as scaffold for bone tissue engineering.
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- Yaoyao Li
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China.
- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China.
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Chiriac Ş, Popescu RC, Pele MM, Ghiţulică CD, Cucuruz A, Geanaliu-Nicolae RE, Stancu IC, Voicu G, Ciocan LT. New 3D Printed Scaffolds Based on Walstromite Synthesized by Sol-Gel Method. J Funct Biomater 2024; 15:19. [PMID: 38248686 PMCID: PMC10817440 DOI: 10.3390/jfb15010019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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This study explores the potential utilization of walstromite (BaCa2Si3O9) as a foundational material for creating new bioceramics in the form of scaffolds through 3D printing technology. To achieve this objective, this study investigates the chemical-mineralogical, morphological, and structural characteristics, as well as the biological properties, of walstromite-based bioceramics. The precursor mixture for walstromite synthesis is prepared through the sol-gel method, utilizing pure reagents. The resulting dried gelatinous precipitate is analyzed through complex thermal analysis, leading to the determination of the optimal calcination temperature. Subsequently, the calcined powder is characterized via X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, indicating the presence of calcium and barium silicates, as well as monocalcium silicate. This powder is then employed in additive 3D printing, resulting in ceramic scaffolds. The specific ceramic properties of the scaffold, such as apparent density, absorption, open porosity, and compressive strength, are assessed and fall within practical use limits. X-ray diffraction analysis confirms the formation of walstromite as a single phase in the ceramic scaffold. In vitro studies involving immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF) for 7 and 14 days, as well as contact with osteoblast-like cells, reveal the scaffold's ability to form a phosphate layer on its surface and its biocompatibility. This study concludes that the walstromite-based ceramic scaffold exhibits promising characteristics for potential applications in bone regeneration and tissue engineering.
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- Ştefania Chiriac
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (Ş.C.)
- National R&D Institute for Non-Ferrous and Rare Metals, INCDMNR-IMNR, 077145 Pantelimon, Romania
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- Department of Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Faculty of Medical Engineering, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- Deparment of Life and Environmental Physics, National Institute for R&D in Physics and Nuclear Engineering-Horia Hulubei, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- Department of Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Faculty of Medical Engineering, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (Ş.C.)
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- Department of Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Faculty of Medical Engineering, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Faculty of Medical Engineering, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (Ş.C.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (Ş.C.)
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- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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Lei H, Zhou Z, Liu L, Gao C, Su Z, Tan Z, Feng P, Liu M, Zhou C, Fan Y, Zhang X. Icariin-loaded 3D-printed porous Ti6Al4V reconstruction rods for the treatment of necrotic femoral heads. Acta Biomater 2023; 169:625-640. [PMID: 37536494 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.07.057] [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: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is a prevalent hip joint disease. Due to the damage and destruction of the blood supply of the femoral head, the ischemic necrosis of bone cells and bone marrow leads to the structural changes and the collapse of the femoral head. In this study, an icariin-loaded 3D-printed porous Ti6Al4V reconstruction rod (referred to as reconstruction rod) was prepared by 3D printing technology. The mechanical validity of the reconstruction rod was verified by finite element analysis. Through infilling of mercapto hyaluronic acid hydrogel containing icariin into the porous structure, the loading of icariin was achieved. The biological efficacy of the reconstruction rod was confirmed through in vitro cell experiments, which demonstrated its ability to enhance MC3T3-E1 cell proliferation and facilitate cellular adhesion and spreading. The therapeutic efficacy of the reconstruction rod was validated in vivo through a femoral head necrosis model using animal experiments. The results demonstrated that the reconstruction rod facilitated osteogenesis and neovascularization, leading to effective osseointegration between bone and implant. This study provides innovative strategy for the treatment of early avascular necrosis of the femoral head. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The bioactivity of medical titanium alloy implants plays an important role in bone tissue engineering. This study proposed a medicine and device integrated designed porous Ti6Al4V reconstruction rod for avascular necrosis of the femoral head, whose macroscopic structure was customized by selective laser melting. The bionic porous structure of the reconstruction rod promoted the growth of bone tissue and formed an effective interface integration. Meanwhile, the loaded icariin promoted new bone and vascular regeneration, and increased the bone mass and bone density. Therefore, the implantation of reconstruction rod interfered with the further development of necrosis and provided a positive therapeutic effect. This study provides innovative strategies for the treatment of early avascular necrosis of femoral head.
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- Haoyuan Lei
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 610064, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; Department of Orthopaedics, Jiujiang First People's Hospital, Jiujiang 332000, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518033, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 610064, Chengdu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 610064, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 610064, Chengdu, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 610064, Chengdu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 610064, Chengdu, China
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Zaia R, Quinto GM, Camargo LCS, Ribeiro RT, Carmona-Ribeiro AM. Transient Coatings from Nanoparticles Achieving Broad-Spectrum and High Antimicrobial Performance. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:816. [PMID: 37375764 DOI: 10.3390/ph16060816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Cationic and hydrophilic coatings based on casting and drying water dispersions of two different nanoparticles (NPs) onto glass are here described and evaluated for antimicrobial activity. Discoid cationic bilayer fragments (BF) surrounded by carboxy-methylcellulose (CMC) and poly (diallyl dimethyl ammonium) chloride (PDDA) NPs and spherical gramicidin D (Gr) NPs dispersed in water solution were cast onto glass coverslips and dried, forming a coating quantitatively evaluated against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. From plating and colony forming units (CFU) counting, all strains interacting for 1 h with the coatings lost viability from 105 to 106, to zero CFU, at two sets of Gr and PDDA doses: 4.6 and 25 μg, respectively, or, 0.94 and 5 μg, respectively. Combinations produced broad spectrum, antimicrobial coatings; PDDA electrostatically attached to the microbes damaging cell walls, allowing Gr NPs interaction with the cell membrane. This concerted action promoted optimal activity at low Gr and PDDA doses. Further washing and drying of the deposited dried coatings showed that they were washed out so that antimicrobial activity was no longer present on the glass surface. Significant applications in biomedical materials can be foreseen for these transient coatings.
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- Rachel Zaia
- Biocolloids Laboratory, Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, 748, Butantan, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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- Biocolloids Laboratory, Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, 748, Butantan, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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- Biocolloids Laboratory, Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, 748, Butantan, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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- Biocolloids Laboratory, Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, 748, Butantan, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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- Biocolloids Laboratory, Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, 748, Butantan, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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Kalia VC, Patel SKS, Lee JK. Exploiting Polyhydroxyalkanoates for Biomedical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15081937. [PMID: 37112084 PMCID: PMC10144186 DOI: 10.3390/polym15081937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are biodegradable plastic. Numerous bacteria produce PHAs under environmental stress conditions, such as excess carbon-rich organic matter and limitations of other nutritional elements such as potassium, magnesium, oxygen, phosphorus, and nitrogen. In addition to having physicochemical properties similar to fossil-fuel-based plastics, PHAs have unique features that make them ideal for medical devices, such as easy sterilization without damaging the material itself and easy dissolution following use. PHAs can replace traditional plastic materials used in the biomedical sector. PHAs can be used in a variety of biomedical applications, including medical devices, implants, drug delivery devices, wound dressings, artificial ligaments and tendons, and bone grafts. Unlike plastics, PHAs are not manufactured from petroleum products or fossil fuels and are, therefore, environment-friendly. In this review, a recent overview of applications of PHAs with special emphasis on biomedical sectors, including drug delivery, wound healing, tissue engineering, and biocontrols, are discussed.
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- Vipin Chandra Kalia
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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Fan L, Ren Y, Emmert S, Vučković I, Stojanovic S, Najman S, Schnettler R, Barbeck M, Schenke-Layland K, Xiong X. The Use of Collagen-Based Materials in Bone Tissue Engineering. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043744. [PMID: 36835168 PMCID: PMC9963569 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Synthetic bone substitute materials (BSMs) are becoming the general trend, replacing autologous grafting for bone tissue engineering (BTE) in orthopedic research and clinical practice. As the main component of bone matrix, collagen type I has played a critical role in the construction of ideal synthetic BSMs for decades. Significant strides have been made in the field of collagen research, including the exploration of various collagen types, structures, and sources, the optimization of preparation techniques, modification technologies, and the manufacture of various collagen-based materials. However, the poor mechanical properties, fast degradation, and lack of osteoconductive activity of collagen-based materials caused inefficient bone replacement and limited their translation into clinical reality. In the area of BTE, so far, attempts have focused on the preparation of collagen-based biomimetic BSMs, along with other inorganic materials and bioactive substances. By reviewing the approved products on the market, this manuscript updates the latest applications of collagen-based materials in bone regeneration and highlights the potential for further development in the field of BTE over the next ten years.
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- Lu Fan
- NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University of Tübingen, Markwiesenstr. 55, 72770 Reutlingen, Germany
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Medical Faculty, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Silcherstr. 7/1, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Clinic and Policlinic for Dermatology and Venereology, University Medical Center Rostock, Strempelstraße 13, 18057 Rostock, Germany
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- Clinic and Policlinic for Dermatology and Venereology, University Medical Center Rostock, Strempelstraße 13, 18057 Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinic for Dental Medicine, 18000 Niš, Serbia
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- Department for Cell and Tissue Engineering, Scientific Research Center for Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, 18000 Niš, Serbia
- Department of Biology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, 18000 Niš, Serbia
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- Department for Cell and Tissue Engineering, Scientific Research Center for Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, 18000 Niš, Serbia
- Department of Biology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, 18000 Niš, Serbia
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- University Medical Centre, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, 35390 Giessen, Germany
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- Clinic and Policlinic for Dermatology and Venereology, University Medical Center Rostock, Strempelstraße 13, 18057 Rostock, Germany
- BerlinAnalytix GmbH, Ullsteinstraße 108, 12109 Berlin, Germany
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- NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University of Tübingen, Markwiesenstr. 55, 72770 Reutlingen, Germany
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Medical Faculty, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Silcherstr. 7/1, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
- Correspondence: (K.S.-L.); (X.X.); Tel.: +49-(0)-71215153010 (K.S.-L.); +49+(0)-71215153413 (X.X.)
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- NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University of Tübingen, Markwiesenstr. 55, 72770 Reutlingen, Germany
- Correspondence: (K.S.-L.); (X.X.); Tel.: +49-(0)-71215153010 (K.S.-L.); +49+(0)-71215153413 (X.X.)
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Bellucci D, Scalzone A, Ferreira AM, Cannillo V, Gentile P. Adhesive Bioinspired Coating for Enhancing Glass-Ceramics Scaffolds Bioactivity. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:8080. [PMID: 36431564 PMCID: PMC9699021 DOI: 10.3390/ma15228080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Bioceramic scaffolds, composed of a biphasic composite containing bioactive glass and hydroxyapatite, were prepared in this work to overcome the intrinsic limits of the two components taken separately (in particular, their specific reactivities and dissolution rates, which should be tunable as a function of the given clinical requirements). To mimic the biological environment and tune the different stages of cellular response, a coating with gelatin and chondroitin sulphate via Layer-by-Layer (LbL) assembly was presented and discussed. The resulting functionalized scaffolds were affected by the coating in terms of microstructure and porosity. In addition, the LbL coating significantly enhanced the seeded cell behaviour, with high adhesion, proliferation and osteogenic activity, as revealed by the alkaline phosphatase activity and overexpression of osteopontin and osteocalcin.
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- Devis Bellucci
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria “Enzo Ferrari”, Università Degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Via P. Vivarelli 10, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Stephenson Building, Claremont Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
- Center for Advanced Biomaterials for Health Care@CRIB Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Stephenson Building, Claremont Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria “Enzo Ferrari”, Università Degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Via P. Vivarelli 10, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Stephenson Building, Claremont Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
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Calcium Phosphate-Based Biomaterials for Bone Repair. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040187. [PMID: 36278657 PMCID: PMC9589993 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Traumatic, tumoral, and infectious bone defects are common in clinics, and create a big burden on patient's families and society. Calcium phosphate (CaP)-based biomaterials have superior properties and have been widely used for bone defect repair, due to their similarities to the inorganic components of human bones. The biological performance of CaPs, as a determining factor for their applications, are dependent on their physicochemical properties. Hydroxyapatite (HAP) as the most thermally stable crystalline phase of CaP is mostly used in the form of ceramics or composites scaffolds with polymers. Nanostructured CaPs with large surface areas are suitable for drug/gene delivery systems. Additionally, CaP scaffolds with hierarchical nano-/microstructures have demonstrated excellent ability in promoting bone regeneration. This review focuses on the relationships and interactions between the physicochemical/biological properties of CaP biomaterials and their species, sizes, and morphologies in bone regeneration, including synthesis strategies, structure control, biological behavior, and the mechanisms of CaP in promoting osteogenesis. This review will be helpful for scientists and engineers to further understand CaP-based biomaterials (CaPs), and be useful in developing new high-performance biomaterials for bone repair.
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Hossein Ehsani A, Rahmati S, Nikkhoo M, Etemadi Haghighi S, Haghpanahi M. Using different unit-cell geometries to generate bone tissue scaffolds by additive manufacturing technology. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2022; 236:896-908. [DOI: 10.1177/09544119221099786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The design and manufacturing three-dimensional scaffolds are a significant concept in bone tissue engineering (BTE). Firstly, from the perspective of manufacturing, Additive manufacturing (AM) technology has achieved great attraction in the field of BTE during the past few years. In the field of BTE, the possibility of generating complex porous structures with high precision compared to typical manufacturing methods has made AM the leading option for scaffold production. Secondly, from the design perspective, design porous scaffold plays a decisive role in BTE since scaffold design with an appropriate architectures have to lead to proper strength and porosity. The purpose of this research is extraction of optimal architecture to achieve maximum mechanical strength of BTE scaffolds. Hence, the geometry structures of the unit-cell have been selected in Cube, Cylinder and Hexagonal prism. On the other hand, for considering the porosity effects, three different unit-cell size have been chosen, and a total of nine scaffolds have been designed. Designed scaffolds were fabricated using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printer and dimensional features of scaffolds were evaluated by comparing the designed scaffolds with scanning electron microscope (SEM). The specimens were exposed to mechanical compression test and the results were validated with the finite element analysis (FEA). Verified experimental and FEM results offered an excellent possible unit-cell geometry to be applied in design and manufacturing of BTE scaffolds.
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- Amir Hossein Ehsani
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomechanics Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Cintra CCV, Ferreira-Ermita DAC, Loures FH, Araújo PMAG, Ribeiro IM, Araújo FR, Valente FL, Reis ECC, Costa ACFM, Bicalho SMCM, Borges APB. In vitro characterization of hydroxyapatite and cobalt ferrite nanoparticles compounds and their biocompatibility in vivo. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2022; 33:21. [PMID: 35129688 PMCID: PMC8821076 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-022-06640-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Bioactive materials in combination with antibiotics have been widely developed for the treatment of bone infection. Thus, this work aims to characterize six biomaterials formulated with different concentrations of hydroxyapatite and cobalt ferrite nanoparticles, in addition to the antibiotic ciprofloxacin, using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the antibiotic diffusion test on agar. Furthermore, in vivo biocompatibility and the reabsorption process of these materials were analyzed. XRD showed that both hydroxyapatite and cobalt ferrite present high crystallinity. The photomicrographs obtained by SEM revealed that composites have a complex surface, evidenced by the irregular arrangement of the hydroxyapatite and cobalt ferrite granules, besides demonstrating the interaction between their components. The antibiotic-diffusion test showed that all biomaterials produced an inhibition halo in Staphylococcus aureus cultures. For the biocompatibility study, composites were surgically implanted in the dorsal region of rabbits. At 15, 30, 70, and 100 days, biopsies of the implanted regions were performed. The biomaterials were easily identified during histological analysis and no significant inflammatory process, nor histological signs of toxicity or rejection by the adjacent tissue were observed. We can conclude that the biomaterials analyzed are biocompatible, degradable, and effective in inhibiting the in vitro growth of Staphylococcus aureus. Graphical abstract.
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- Veterinary Department, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brasil
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- Laboratory of Synthesis of Ceramic Materials, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campina Grande, Brasil
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- Veterinary Department, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brasil
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- Veterinary Department, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brasil
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- Veterinary Department, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brasil
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Conductive polycaprolactone/gelatin/polyaniline nanofibres as functional scaffolds for cardiac tissue regeneration. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2021.105064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Feng ZG, Fang Z, Xing Y, Wang H, Geng X, Ye L, Zhang A, Gu Y. Remodeling of Structurally Reinforced (TPU+PCL/PCL)-Hep Electro-spun Small Diameter Bilayer Vascular Grafts Interposed in Rat Ab-dominal Aorta. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:4257-4270. [DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01653a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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As the thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomer possesses good biocompatibility and mechanical properties similar to native vascular tissues as well, it is intended to co-electrospin with poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) onto the outer...
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Ting MS, Travas-Sejdic J, Malmström J. Modulation of hydrogel stiffness by external stimuli: soft materials for mechanotransduction studies. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:7578-7596. [PMID: 34596202 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01415c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Mechanotransduction is an important process in determining cell survival, proliferation, migration and differentiation. The extracellular matrix (ECM) is the component of natural tissue that provides structural support and biochemical signals to adhering cells. The ECM is dynamic and undergoes physical and biochemical changes in response to various stimuli and there is an interest in understanding the effect of dynamic changes in stiffness on cell behaviour and fate. Therefore, stimuli-responsive hydrogels have been developed to mimic the cells' microenvironment in a controlled fashion. Herein, we review strategies for dynamic modulation of stiffness using various stimuli, such as light, temperature and pH. Special emphasis is placed on conducting polymer (CP) hydrogels and their fabrication procedures. We believe that the redox properties of CPs and hydrogels' biological properties make CPs hydrogels a promising substrate to investigate the effect of dynamic stiffness changes and mechanical actuation on cell fate in future studies.
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- Matthew S Ting
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. .,MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Wellington, New Zealand.,Polymer Biointerface Centre, School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Wellington, New Zealand.,Polymer Biointerface Centre, School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. .,MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Wellington, New Zealand.,Polymer Biointerface Centre, School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Raturi G, Shree S, Sharma A, Panesar PS, Goswami S. Recent approaches for enhanced production of microbial polyhydroxybutyrate: Preparation of biocomposites and applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 182:1650-1669. [PMID: 33992649 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.05.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In modern decades, an increase in environmental awareness has attracted the keen interest of researchers to investigate eco-sustainable, recyclable materials to minimize reliance on petroleum-based polymeric compounds. Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) is amorphous, linear, and biodegradable bacterial polyesters that belong to the polyhydroxyalkanoates family with enormous applications in many fields. The present review provides comprehensive information on polyhydroxybutyrate production from different biomass feedstock. Various studies on PHB production by genetically engineered bacterial cells and optimization of parameters have been discussed. Recent technological innovation in processing polyhydroxybutyrate-based biocomposite through the different process has also been examined. Besides this, the potential applications of the derived competent biocomposites in the other fields have been depicted.
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- Gaurav Raturi
- Department of Agri-Biotechnology, National Agri-food Biotechnology Institute, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Texas A&M University, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Centre of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal 148106, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Centre of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India.
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Leite ML, Soares DG, Anovazzi G, Anselmi C, Hebling J, de Souza Costa CA. Fibronectin-loaded Collagen/Gelatin Hydrogel Is a Potent Signaling Biomaterial for Dental Pulp Regeneration. J Endod 2021; 47:1110-1117. [PMID: 33887309 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Guided tissue regeneration has been considered a promising biological strategy to replace conventional endodontic therapies of teeth with incomplete root formation. Therefore, in the present study, a collagen/gelatin hydrogel either containing dosages of fibronectin (FN), or not, was developed and assessed concerning their bioactive and chemotactic potential on human apical papilla cells (hAPCs). METHODS Hydrogels were prepared by varying the ratio of collagen and gelatin (Col/Gel; v/v), and used to establish the following groups: Collagen (positive control); Col/Gel 4:6; Col/Gel 6:4; Col/Gel 8:2. The viability, adhesion, and spreading of cells seeded on the hydrogels were evaluated. Different concentrations of FN (0, 5, or 10 μg/mL) were incorporated into the best formulation of the collagen/gelatin hydrogel selected. Then, the hAPCs seeded on the biomaterials were assessed concerning the cell migration, viability, adhesion and spreading, and gene expression of ITGA5, ITGAV, COL1A1, and COL3A1. RESULTS The Col/Gel 8:2 group exhibited better cell viability, adhesion and spreading in comparison with Control. Higher values of hAPC migration, viability, adhesion, spreading and gene expression of pulp regeneration markers were found, the higher the concentration was of FN incorporated into the collagen/gelatin hydrogel. CONCLUSION Collagen/gelatin hydrogel with 10 μg/mL of FN had potent bioactive and chemotactic effects on cultured hAPCs.
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- Maria Luísa Leite
- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araraquara School of Dentistry, Univ. Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil
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- Departament of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Araraquara School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Departament of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Araraquara School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Departament of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Araraquara School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pathology, Araraquara School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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d’Avanzo N, Bruno MC, Giudice A, Mancuso A, Gaetano FD, Cristiano MC, Paolino D, Fresta M. Influence of Materials Properties on Bio-Physical Features and Effectiveness of 3D-Scaffolds for Periodontal Regeneration. Molecules 2021; 26:1643. [PMID: 33804244 PMCID: PMC7999474 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26061643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Periodontal diseases are multifactorial disorders, mainly due to severe infections and inflammation which affect the tissues (i.e., gum and dental bone) that support and surround the teeth. These pathologies are characterized by bleeding gums, pain, bad breath and, in more severe forms, can lead to the detachment of gum from teeth, causing their loss. To date it is estimated that severe periodontal diseases affect around 10% of the population worldwide thus making necessary the development of effective treatments able to both reduce the infections and inflammation in injured sites and improve the regeneration of damaged tissues. In this scenario, the use of 3D scaffolds can play a pivotal role by providing an effective platform for drugs, nanosystems, growth factors, stem cells, etc., improving the effectiveness of therapies and reducing their systemic side effects. The aim of this review is to describe the recent progress in periodontal regeneration, highlighting the influence of materials' properties used to realize three-dimensional (3D)-scaffolds, their bio-physical characteristics and their ability to provide a biocompatible platform able to embed nanosystems.
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- Nicola d’Avanzo
- Department of Health Science, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario—Germaneto, Viale Europa, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (N.d.); (M.C.B.); (A.G.); (A.M.)
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti−Pescara “G. d’Annunzio”, I-66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario—Germaneto, Viale Europa, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (N.d.); (M.C.B.); (A.G.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Health Science, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario—Germaneto, Viale Europa, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (N.d.); (M.C.B.); (A.G.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Health Science, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario—Germaneto, Viale Europa, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (N.d.); (M.C.B.); (A.G.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D’Alcontres 31, I-98166 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario—Germaneto, Viale Europa, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario—Germaneto, Viale Europa, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- Department of Health Science, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario—Germaneto, Viale Europa, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (N.d.); (M.C.B.); (A.G.); (A.M.)
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Biomaterials in treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Neurochem Int 2021; 145:105008. [PMID: 33684545 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2021.105008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a non-recoverable progressive neurodegenerative disorder most prevalent but not limited to the old age population. After all the scientific efforts, there are still many unmet criteria and loopholes in available treatment and diagnostic strategies, limiting their efficacy. The poor drug efficacy is attributed to various biological hurdles, including blood-brain barrier (BBB) and peripheral side effects as most prominent ones and the lack of promising carriers to precisely deliver the drug to the brain by conserving its therapeutic potency. The increasing disease prevalence and unavailability of effective therapy calls for developing a more innovative, convenient and affordable way to treat AD. To fulfill such need, researchers explored various biomaterials to develop potential vectors or other forms to target the bioactives in the brain by preserving their inherent properties, improving the existing lacuna like poor solubility, permeability and bioavailability etc. and minimize the side effect. The unique characteristic properties of biomaterials are used to develop different drug carriers, surface modifying target active ligands, functional carriers, drug conjugate, biosensing probe, diagnostic tool and many more. The nanoparticulate system and other colloidal carriers like hydrogel and biodegradable scaffold can effectively target the drug moieties to the brain. Also, the use of different target-acting ligands and stimuli-responsive carriers assures the site-specificity and controlled release at the desired site by interaction with receptors and various exo- and endogenous stimuli. This review article has highlighted the application of biomaterials for targeting the drug to the brain and as promising diagnostic tools to detect the markers for better AD management. The work particularly focuses on the use of biomaterials as smart drug carriers including pH, thermo, photo, electro and magnetically triggered system; novel drug carriers for brain targeting including polymeric carriers (polymeric nanoparticle, dendrimer and polymeric micelle); lipid carrier (liposome, nanoemulsion, NLC and SLN); inorganic nanoparticles (quantum dots, gold nanoparticles etc.); and other drug vectors (hydrogel, biodegradable scaffold, and carbon nanotube) in treatment of AD. It also highlighted the application of some novel carrier systems and biomaterials as biosensor and other diagnostic tools for early and precise AD diagnosis.
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Post-corrosion mechanical properties of absorbable open cell iron foams with hollow struts. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2021; 117:104413. [PMID: 33640846 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In-depth analyses of post-corrosion mechanical properties and architecture of open cell iron foams with hollow struts as absorbable bone scaffolds were carried out. Variations in the architectural features of the foams after 14 days of immersion in a Hanks' solution were investigated using micro-computed tomography and scanning electron microscope images. Finite element Kelvin foam model was developed, and the numerical modeling and experimental results were compared against each other. It was observed that the iron foam samples were mostly corroded in the periphery regions. Except for quasi-elastic gradient, other mechanical properties (i.e. compressive strength, yield strength and energy absorbability) decreased monotonically with immersion time. Presence of adherent corrosion products enhanced the load-bearing capacity of the open cell iron foams at small strains. The finite element prediction for the quasi-elastic response of the 14-day corroded foam was in an agreement with the experimental results. This study highlights the importance of considering corrosion mechanism when designing absorbable scaffolds; this is indispensable to offer desirable mechanical properties in porous materials during degradation in a biological environment.
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Synthesis and Characterization of Polyaniline-Chitosan Patches with Enhanced Stability in Physiological Conditions. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12122870. [PMID: 33266121 PMCID: PMC7761375 DOI: 10.3390/polym12122870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Electroconductive polymeric patches are being developed in the hope to interface with the electroresponsive tissues. For these constructs, conjugated polymers are considered as conductive components for their electroactive nature. Conversely, the clinical applications of these conductive polymeric patches are limited due to their short operational time, a decrease in their electroactivity occurs with the passage of time. This paper reports on the polymerization of aniline on prefabricated chitosan films on microscopic glass slides in the presence of sodium phytate. The strong chelation among sodium phytate, aniline and chitosan led to the formation of electoconductive polymeric patch. We assume that immobilization of sodium phytate in the polymeric patch helps to prevent electric deterioration, extend its electronic stability and reduce sheet resistance. The patch oxidized after three weeks (21 days) of incubation in phosphate buffer (pH 7.4 as physiological medium). This feasible fabrication technique set the foundation to design electronically stable, conjugated polymer-based patches, by providing a robust system of conduction that could be used with electroactive tissues such as cardiac muscles at the interface.
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Simpson CR, Kelly HM, Murphy CM. Synergistic use of biomaterials and licensed therapeutics to manipulate bone remodelling and promote non-union fracture repair. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2020; 160:212-233. [PMID: 33122088 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2020.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Disrupted bone metabolism can lead to delayed fracture healing or non-union, often requiring intervention to correct. Although the current clinical gold standard bone graft implants and commercial bone graft substitutes are effective, they possess inherent drawbacks and are limited in their therapeutic capacity for delayed union and non-union repair. Research into advanced biomaterials and therapeutic biomolecules has shown great potential for driving bone regeneration, although few have achieved commercial success or clinical translation. There are a number of therapeutics, which influence bone remodelling, currently licensed for clinical use. Providing an alternative local delivery context for these therapies, can enhance their efficacy and is an emerging trend in bone regenerative therapeutic strategies. This review aims to provide an overview of how biomaterial design has advanced from currently available commercial bone graft substitutes to accommodate previously licensed therapeutics that target local bone restoration and healing in a synergistic manner, and the challenges faced in progressing this research towards clinical reality.
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- Christopher R Simpson
- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Dublin, Ireland
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- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Dublin, Ireland; School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Dublin, Ireland
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- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Dublin, Ireland; Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Dublin, Ireland; Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), RCSI and TCD, Dublin, Ireland.
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Arsenie L, Pinese C, Bethry A, Valot L, Verdie P, Nottelet B, Subra G, Darcos V, Garric X. Star-poly(lactide)-peptide hybrid networks as bioactive materials. Eur Polym J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.109990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Emechebe GA, Obiweluozor FO, Jeong IS, Park JK, Park CH, Kim CS. Merging 3D printing with electrospun biodegradable small-caliber vascular grafts immobilized with VEGF. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2020; 30:102306. [PMID: 32992018 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2020.102306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The major challenge of commercially available vascular substitutes comes from their limitations in terms of hydrophobic surface, which is hostile to cell growth. To date, tissue-engineered and synthetic grafts have not translated well to clinical trials when looking at small diameters. We conceptualized a cell-free structurally reinforced biodegradable vascular graft recapitulating the anisotropic feature of a native blood vessel. The nanofibrous scaffold is designed in such a way that it will gradually degrade systematically to yield a neo-vessel, facilitated by an immobilized bioactive molecule-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). The nano-topographic cue of the device is capable of direct host cell infiltration. We evaluated the burst pressure, histology, hemocompatibility, compression test, and mechanical analysis of the new graft. The graft implanted into the carotid artery of a porcine model demonstrated a good patency rate as early as two week post-implantation. This graft reinforced design approach when employed in vascular tissue engineering might strongly influencing regenerative medicine.
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- Gladys A Emechebe
- Department of Bionanosystem Engineering Graduate School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju City, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Graduate School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju city, Republic of Korea; Department of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital and Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital and Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanosystem Engineering Graduate School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju City, Republic of Korea; Department of Mechanical Engineering Graduate School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju city, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanosystem Engineering Graduate School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju City, Republic of Korea; Department of Mechanical Engineering Graduate School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju city, Republic of Korea.
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Suárez M, Fernández-García E, Fernández A, López-Píriz R, Díaz R, Torrecillas R. Novel antimicrobial phosphate-free glass-ceramic scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration. Sci Rep 2020; 10:13171. [PMID: 32826917 PMCID: PMC7442813 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-68370-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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In this study a phosphate-free glass-ceramic porous scaffold was synthesized by a three-step methodology involving slurry preparation, induction of porosity by surfactant-assisted foaming following by freeze-drying and sintering. This inorganic scaffold was characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope (SEM), degradation and bioactivity. Thermal treatment at 750 °C showed two new crystalline phases, combeite and nepheline, into the glassy matrix responsible for its properties. The cell response of the scaffold was also evaluated for using as a bone graft substitute. A commercial Biphasic Calcium Phosphate, BCP, scaffold was assessed in parallel as reference material. Microstructures obtained by SEM showed the presence of macro, meso and microporosity. The glass-ceramic scaffold possesses an interconnected porosity around 31% with a crack-pore system that promote the protein adsorption and cell attachment. Glass-ceramic scaffold with high concentration of calcium ions shows an antimicrobial behavior against Escherichia coli after 24 h of contact. Nepheline phase present in the glass-ceramic structure is responsible for its high mechanical properties being around 87 MPa. Glass-ceramic scaffold promotes greater protein adsorption and therefore the attachment, spreading and osteodifferentiation of Adipose Derived Stem Cells than BCP scaffold. A higher calcification was induced by glass-ceramic scaffold compared to reference BCP material.
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- M Suárez
- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Center (CINN-CSIC), Universidad de Oviedo (UO), Principado de Asturias, Avda de la Vega 4-6, 33940, El Entrego, Spain.
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Av. Roma, s/n, 33011, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain.
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- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Center (CINN-CSIC), Universidad de Oviedo (UO), Principado de Asturias, Avda de la Vega 4-6, 33940, El Entrego, Spain
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- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Center (CINN-CSIC), Universidad de Oviedo (UO), Principado de Asturias, Avda de la Vega 4-6, 33940, El Entrego, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Av. Roma, s/n, 33011, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Center (CINN-CSIC), Universidad de Oviedo (UO), Principado de Asturias, Avda de la Vega 4-6, 33940, El Entrego, Spain
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- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Center (CINN-CSIC), Universidad de Oviedo (UO), Principado de Asturias, Avda de la Vega 4-6, 33940, El Entrego, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Av. Roma, s/n, 33011, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Center (CINN-CSIC), Universidad de Oviedo (UO), Principado de Asturias, Avda de la Vega 4-6, 33940, El Entrego, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, Av. Roma, s/n, 33011, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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Zhao H, Zhang X, Zhou D, Weng Y, Qin W, Pan F, Lv S, Zhao X. Collagen, polycaprolactone and attapulgite composite scaffolds for in vivo bone repair in rabbit models. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 15:045022. [PMID: 32224507 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ab843f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Although numerous materials have been explored as bone scaffolds, many of them are limited by their low osteoconductivity and high biodegradability. Therefore, new materials are desired to induce bone cell proliferation and facilitate bone formation. Attapulgite (ATP) is a hydrated silicate that exists in nature as a fibrillar clay mineral and is well known for its large specific surface area, high viscosity, and high absorption capacity, and therefore has the potential to be a new type of bone repair material due to its unique physicochemical properties. In this study, composite scaffolds composed of collagen/polycaprolactone/attapulgite (CPA) or collagen/polycaprolactone (CP) were fabricated through a salt-leaching method. The morphology, composition, microstructure, physical, and mechanical characteristics of the CPA and CP scaffolds were assessed. Cells from the mouse multipotent mesenchymal precursor cell line (D1 cells) were cocultured with the scaffolds, and cell adhesion, proliferation, and gene expression on the CPA and CP scaffolds were analyzed. Adult rabbits with radius defects were used to evaluate the performance of these scaffolds in repairing bone defects over 4-12 weeks. The experimental results showed that the cells demonstrated excellent attachment ability on the CPA scaffolds, as well as remarkable upregulation of the levels of osteoblastic markers such as Runx2, Osterix, collagen 1, osteopontin, and osteocalcin. Furthermore, results from radiography, micro-computed tomography, histological and immunohistochemical analysis demonstrated that abundant new bones were formed on the CPA scaffolds. Ultimately, these results demonstrated that CPA composite scaffolds show excellent potential in bone tissue engineering applications, with the capacity to be used as effective bone regeneration and repair scaffolds in clinical applications.
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- Hongbin Zhao
- Medical Research Centre, Changzhou Second People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou 213164, People's Republic of China
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Janarthanan G, Pillai MM, Kulasekaran SS, Rajendran S, Bhattacharyya A. Engineered knee meniscus construct: understanding the structure and impact of functionalization in 3D environment. Polym Bull (Berl) 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-019-02874-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Photoluminescent functionalized carbon quantum dots loaded electroactive Silk fibroin/PLA nanofibrous bioactive scaffolds for cardiac tissue engineering. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2019; 202:111680. [PMID: 31810038 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2019.111680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Tissue engineering and stem cell rehabilitation are the hopeful aspects that are being investigated for the management of Myocardial Infarction (MI); cardiac patches have been used to start myocardial rejuvenation. In this study, we engineered p-phenylenediamine surface functionalized (modif-CQD) into the Silk fibroin/PLA (SF/PLA) nanofibrous bioactive scaffolds with improved physico-chemical abilities, mechanical and cytocompatibility to cardiomyocytes. The micrograph results visualized the morphological improved spherical modif-CQD have been equivalently spread throughout the SF/PLA bioactive cardiac scaffolds. The fabricated CQD@SF/PLA nanofibrous bioactive scaffolds were highly porous with fully consistent pores; effectively improved young modulus and swelling asset for the suitability and effective implantation efficacy. The scaffolds were prepared with rat cardiomyocytes and cultured for up to 7 days, without electrical incentive. After 7 days of culture, the scaffold pores all over the construct volume were overflowing with cardiomyocytes. The metabolic activity and viability of the cardiomyocytes in CQD@SF/PLA scaffolds were significantly higher than cardiomyocytes in Silk fibroin /PLA scaffolds. The integration of CQD also influenced greatly and increases the expression of cardiac-marker genes. The results of the present investigations evidently recommended that well-organized cardiac nanofibrous scaffold with greater cardiac related mechanical abilities and biocompatibilities for cardiac tissue engineering and nursing care applications.
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Li R, Lin S, Zhu M, Deng Y, Chen X, Wei K, Xu J, Li G, Bian L. Synthetic presentation of noncanonical Wnt5a motif promotes mechanosensing-dependent differentiation of stem cells and regeneration. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2019; 5:eaaw3896. [PMID: 31663014 PMCID: PMC6795506 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aaw3896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Noncanonical Wnt signaling in stem cells is essential to numerous developmental events. However, no prior studies have capitalized on the osteoinductive potential of noncanonical Wnt ligands to functionalize biomaterials in enhancing the osteogenesis and associated skeleton formation. Here, we investigated the efficacy of the functionalization of biomaterials with a synthetic Wnt5a mimetic ligand (Foxy5 peptide) to promote the mechanosensing and osteogenesis of human mesenchymal stem cells by activating noncanonical Wnt signaling. Our findings showed that the immobilized Wnt5a mimetic ligand activated noncanonical Wnt signaling via the up-regulation of Disheveled 2 and downstream RhoA-ROCK signaling, leading to enhanced intracellular calcium level, F-actin stability, actomyosin contractility, and cell adhesion structure development. This enhanced mechanotransduction in stem cells promoted the in vitro osteogenic lineage commitment and the in vivo healing of rat calvarial defects. Our work provides valuable guidance for the developmentally inspired design of biomaterials for a wide array of therapeutic applications.
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- Rui Li
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, New Territories 999077, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, New Territories 999077, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, New Territories 999077, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, New Territories 999077, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, New Territories 999077, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Laboratory for Biomimetic Membranes and Textiles, Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, CH-9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Biomedical Research Center, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, New Territories 999077, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, New Territories 999077, Hong Kong, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, New Territories 999077, Hong Kong, P. R. China
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, P. R. China
- Center of Novel Biomaterials, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, New Territories, 999077 Hong Kong, P.R. China
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Naghavi Alhosseini S, Moztarzadeh F, Karkhaneh A, Dodel M, Khalili M, Eslami Arshaghi T, Elahirad E, Mozafari M. Improved cellular response on functionalized polypyrrole interfaces. J Cell Physiol 2019; 234:15279-15287. [PMID: 30697725 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.28173] [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: 11/25/2018] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Neuroregeneration strategies involve multiple factors to stimulate nerve regeneration. Neural support with chemical and physical cues to optimize neural growth and replacing the lesion neuron and axons are crucial for designing neural scaffolds, which is a promising treatment approach. In this study, polypyrrole polymerization and its functionalization at the interface developed by glycine and gelatin for further optimization of cellular response. Nanofibrous scaffolds were fabricated by electrospinning of polyvinyl alcohol and chitosan solutions. The electrospun scaffolds were polymerized on the surface by pyrrole monomers to form an electroactive interface for further applications in neural tissue engineering. The polymerized polypyrrole showed a positive zeta potential value of 57.5 ± 5.46 mV. The in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility of the glycine and gelatin-functionalized polypyrrole-coated scaffolds were evaluated. No inflammatory cells were observed for the implanted scaffolds. Further, DAPI nucleus staining showed a superior cell attachment on the gelatin-functionalized polypyrrole-coated scaffolds. The topography and tuned positively charged polypyrrole interface with gelatin functionalization is expected to be particularly efficient physical and chemical simultaneous factors for promoting neural cell adhesion.
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- Sanaz Naghavi Alhosseini
- Biomaterials Group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomaterials Group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomaterials Group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering, Stem Cell Technology Research Center, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomaterials Group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering, Stem Cell Technology Research Center, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Bioengineering Research Group, Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Department, Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC), Tehran, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Camacho P, Busari H, Seims KB, Schwarzenberg P, Dailey HL, Chow LW. 3D printing with peptide-polymer conjugates for single-step fabrication of spatially functionalized scaffolds. Biomater Sci 2019; 7:4237-4247. [PMID: 31393469 DOI: 10.1039/c9bm00887j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Biodegradable polymer-based scaffolds are widely used to provide support during early stages of regeneration and can be functionalized with various chemical groups or bioactive cues to promote desired cellular behavior. However, these scaffolds are often modified post-fabrication, which can lead to undesired changes and homogeneously distributed chemistries that fail to mimic the spatial biochemical organization found in native tissues. To address these challenges, surface functionalization can be achieved by 3D printing with pre-functionalized biodegradable polymers, such as peptide-modified polymer conjugates, to control the deposition of preferred chemistries. Peptide-PCL conjugates were synthesized with the canonical cell adhesion peptide motif RGDS or its negative control RGES and 3D printed into scaffolds displaying one or both peptides. The peptides were also modified with bioorthogonal groups, biotin and azide, to visualize peptide concentration and location by labeling with complementary fluorophores. Peptide concentration on the scaffold surface increased with increasing peptide-PCL conjugate concentration added to the ink prior to 3D printing, and scaffolds printed with the highest RGDS(biotin)-PCL concentrations showed a significant increase in NIH3T3 fibroblast adhesion. To demonstrate spatial control of peptide functionalization, multiple printer heads were used to print both peptide-PCL conjugates into the same construct in alternating patterns. Cells preferentially attached and spread on RGDS(biotin)-PCL fibers compared to RGES(azide)-PCL fibers, illustrating how spatial functionalization can be used to influence local cell behavior within a single biomaterial. This presents a versatile platform to generate multifunctional biomaterials that can mimic the biochemical organization found in native tissues to support functional regeneration.
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- Paula Camacho
- Department of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Bethlehem, PA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA. and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA
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Sarkar B, Siddiqui Z, Nguyen PK, Dube N, Fu W, Park S, Jaisinghani S, Paul R, Kozuch SD, Deng D, Iglesias-Montoro P, Li M, Sabatino D, Perlin DS, Zhang W, Mondal J, Kumar VA. Membrane-Disrupting Nanofibrous Peptide Hydrogels. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:4657-4670. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Biplab Sarkar
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982, United States
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, 500075 Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982, United States
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- Public Health Research Institute, Rutgers University—New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey 07103, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey 07079-2646, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey 07079-2646, United States
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- Public Health Research Institute, Rutgers University—New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey 07103, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982, United States
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, 500075 Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982, United States
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07103, United States
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, New Jersey 07103 United States
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Cao B, Li Y, Yang T, Bao Q, Yang M, Mao C. Bacteriophage-based biomaterials for tissue regeneration. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2019; 145:73-95. [PMID: 30452949 PMCID: PMC6522342 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2018.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2017] [Revised: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Bacteriophage, also called phage, is a human-safe bacteria-specific virus. It is a monodisperse biological nanostructure made of proteins (forming the outside surface) and nucleic acids (encased in the protein capsid). Among different types of phages, filamentous phages have received great attention in tissue regeneration research due to their unique nanofiber-like morphology. They can be produced in an error-free format, self-assemble into ordered scaffolds, display multiple signaling peptides site-specifically, and serve as a platform for identifying novel signaling or homing peptides. They can direct stem cell differentiation into specific cell types when they are organized into proper patterns or display suitable peptides. These unusual features have allowed scientists to employ them to regenerate a variety of tissues, including bone, nerves, cartilage, skin, and heart. This review will summarize the progress in the field of phage-based tissue regeneration and the future directions in this field.
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- Binrui Cao
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Stephenson Life Science Research Center, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology, University of Oklahoma, 101 Stephenson Parkway, Norman, OK 73019, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Stephenson Life Science Research Center, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology, University of Oklahoma, 101 Stephenson Parkway, Norman, OK 73019, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310027, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310027, China
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- Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Stephenson Life Science Research Center, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology, University of Oklahoma, 101 Stephenson Parkway, Norman, OK 73019, United States; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310027, China.
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Nagrath M, Alhalawani A, Rahimnejad Yazdi A, Towler MR. Bioactive glass fiber fabrication via a combination of sol-gel process with electro-spinning technique. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 101:521-538. [PMID: 31029347 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Revised: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Malvika Nagrath
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Ryerson University, Toronto M5B 2K3, ON, Canada; Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto M5B 1W8, ON, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto M5B 1W8, ON, Canada; Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Ryerson University, Toronto M5B 2K3, ON, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto M5B 1W8, ON, Canada; Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Ryerson University, Toronto M5B 2K3, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Ryerson University, Toronto M5B 2K3, ON, Canada; Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto M5B 1W8, ON, Canada; Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Ryerson University, Toronto M5B 2K3, ON, Canada.
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Lei B, Guo B, Rambhia KJ, Ma PX. Hybrid polymer biomaterials for bone tissue regeneration. Front Med 2019; 13:189-201. [PMID: 30377934 PMCID: PMC6445757 DOI: 10.1007/s11684-018-0664-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2017] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Native tissues possess unparalleled physiochemical and biological functions, which can be attributed to their hybrid polymer composition and intrinsic bioactivity. However, there are also various concerns or limitations over the use of natural materials derived from animals or cadavers, including the potential immunogenicity, pathogen transmission, batch to batch consistence and mismatch in properties for various applications. Therefore, there is an increasing interest in developing degradable hybrid polymer biomaterials with controlled properties for highly efficient biomedical applications. There have been efforts to mimic the extracellular protein structure such as nanofibrous and composite scaffolds, to functionalize scaffold surface for improved cellular interaction, to incorporate controlled biomolecule release capacity to impart biological signaling, and to vary physical properties of scaffolds to regulate cellular behavior. In this review, we highlight the design and synthesis of degradable hybrid polymer biomaterials and focus on recent developments in osteoconductive, elastomeric, photoluminescent and electroactive hybrid polymers. The review further exemplifies their applications for bone tissue regeneration.
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- Bo Lei
- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
- Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
- Macromolecular Science and Engineering Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
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Singla R, Abidi SMS, Dar AI, Acharya A. Nanomaterials as potential and versatile platform for next generation tissue engineering applications. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2019; 107:2433-2449. [PMID: 30690870 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Tissue engineering (TE) is an emerging field where alternate/artificial tissues or organ substitutes are implanted to mimic the functionality of damaged or injured tissues. Earlier efforts were made to develop natural, synthetic, or semisynthetic materials for skin equivalents to treat burns or skin wounds. Nowadays, many more tissues like bone, cardiac, cartilage, heart, liver, cornea, blood vessels, and so forth are being engineered using 3-D biomaterial constructs or scaffolds that could deliver active molecules such as peptides or growth factors. Nanomaterials (NMs) due to their unique mechanical, electrical, and optical properties possess significant opportunities in TE applications. Traditional TE scaffolds were based on hydrolytically degradable macroporous materials, whereas current approaches emphasize on controlling cell behaviors and tissue formation by nano-scale topography that closely mimics the natural extracellular matrix. This review article gives a comprehensive outlook of different organ specific NMs which are being used for diversified TE applications. Varieties of NMs are known to serve as biological alternatives to repair or replace a portion or whole of the nonfunctional or damaged tissue. NMs may promote greater amounts of specific interactions stimulated at the cellular level, ultimately leading to more efficient new tissue formation. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater 107B: 2433-2449, 2019.
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- Rubbel Singla
- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176061, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176061, India
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- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176061, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176061, India
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- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176061, India
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- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176061, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176061, India
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Fernandes HR, Gaddam A, Rebelo A, Brazete D, Stan GE, Ferreira JMF. Bioactive Glasses and Glass-Ceramics for Healthcare Applications in Bone Regeneration and Tissue Engineering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 11:E2530. [PMID: 30545136 PMCID: PMC6316906 DOI: 10.3390/ma11122530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2018] [Revised: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The discovery of bioactive glasses (BGs) in the late 1960s by Larry Hench et al. was driven by the need for implant materials with an ability to bond to living tissues, which were intended to replace inert metal and plastic implants that were not well tolerated by the body. Among a number of tested compositions, the one that later became designated by the well-known trademark of 45S5 Bioglass® excelled in its ability to bond to bone and soft tissues. Bonding to living tissues was mediated through the formation of an interfacial bone-like hydroxyapatite layer when the bioglass was put in contact with biological fluids in vivo. This feature represented a remarkable milestone, and has inspired many other investigations aiming at further exploring the in vitro and in vivo performances of this and other related BG compositions. This paradigmatic example of a target-oriented research is certainly one of the most valuable contributions that one can learn from Larry Hench. Such a goal-oriented approach needs to be continuously stimulated, aiming at finding out better performing materials to overcome the limitations of the existing ones, including the 45S5 Bioglass®. Its well-known that its main limitations include: (i) the high pH environment that is created by its high sodium content could turn it cytotoxic; (ii) and the poor sintering ability makes the fabrication of porous three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds difficult. All of these relevant features strongly depend on a number of interrelated factors that need to be well compromised. The selected chemical composition strongly determines the glass structure, the biocompatibility, the degradation rate, and the ease of processing (scaffolds fabrication and sintering). This manuscript presents a first general appraisal of the scientific output in the interrelated areas of bioactive glasses and glass-ceramics, scaffolds, implant coatings, and tissue engineering. Then, it gives an overview of the critical issues that need to be considered when developing bioactive glasses for healthcare applications. The aim is to provide knowledge-based tools towards guiding young researchers in the design of new bioactive glass compositions, taking into account the desired functional properties.
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- Hugo R Fernandes
- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania.
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Development of 3D scaffolds using nanochitosan/silk-fibroin/hyaluronic acid biomaterials for tissue engineering applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 120:876-885. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.08.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Rijal G, Li W. Native-mimicking in vitro microenvironment: an elusive and seductive future for tumor modeling and tissue engineering. J Biol Eng 2018; 12:20. [PMID: 30220913 PMCID: PMC6136168 DOI: 10.1186/s13036-018-0114-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Human connective tissues are complex physiological microenvironments favorable for optimal survival, function, growth, proliferation, differentiation, migration, and death of tissue cells. Mimicking native tissue microenvironment using various three-dimensional (3D) tissue culture systems in vitro has been explored for decades, with great advances being achieved recently at material, design and application levels. These achievements are based on improved understandings about the functionalities of various tissue cells, the biocompatibility and biodegradability of scaffolding materials, the biologically functional factors within native tissues, and the pathophysiological conditions of native tissue microenvironments. Here we discuss these continuously evolving physical aspects of tissue microenvironment important for human disease modeling, with a focus on tumors, as well as for tissue repair and regeneration. The combined information about human tissue spaces reflects the necessities of considerations when configuring spatial microenvironments in vitro with native fidelity to culture cells and regenerate tissues that are beyond the formats of 2D and 3D cultures. It is important to associate tissue-specific cells with specific tissues and microenvironments therein for a better understanding of human biology and disease conditions and for the development of novel approaches to treat human diseases.
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- Girdhari Rijal
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Washington State University, Spokane, WA 99210 USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Washington State University, Spokane, WA 99210 USA
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Sunandhakumari VJ, Vidhyadharan AK, Alim A, Kumar D, Ravindran J, Krishna A, Prasad M. Fabrication and In Vitro Characterization of Bioactive Glass/Nano Hydroxyapatite Reinforced Electrospun Poly(ε-Caprolactone) Composite Membranes for Guided Tissue Regeneration. Bioengineering (Basel) 2018; 5:bioengineering5030054. [PMID: 30011946 PMCID: PMC6163249 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering5030054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background: Current resorbable and non-resorbable membranes act as a physical barrier to avoid connective and epithelial tissue downgrowth into the defect, favoring the regeneration of periodontal tissues. These conventional membranes possess many structural and bio-functional limitations. We hypothesized that the next-generation of guided tissue regeneration (GTR) membranes for periodontal tissue engineering will be a biologically active, spatially designed nanofibrous biomaterial that closely mimics the native extra-cellular matrix (ECM). Methods: GTR membranes made of poly(ε-Caprolactone) with a molecular weight of 80,000 reinforced with different weight concentrations of nano-Hydroxyapatite/Bioactive glass (2%, 5%, 10%, 15%) is fabricated by the method of electrospinning. After fabrication, in vitro properties are evaluated. Results: The electrospun nanofibrous membranes possessed excellent mechanical properties initially and after one month of degradation in phosphate buffer solution (PBS). Moreover, none of the fabricated membranes were found to be cytotoxic at lower concentrations and higher concentrations. Comparing the overall properties, PCL (poly(e-caprolactone)) + BG (Bioactive glass) 2% exhibited superior cell attachment and percentage of viable cells, increased fiber and pore diameter which satisfies the ideal properties needed for GTR membranes. Conclusion: Composite nanofibrous membranes prepared by electrospinning are suitable for use as a GTR membrane and are a useful prototype for further development of a final membrane for clinical use.
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- Vishnu Jayakumar Sunandhakumari
- Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, PMS College of Dental Science and Research Centre, Trivandrum 695028, India.
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- Department of Endodontics and Implant Dentistry, S.U.T.A.M.S Medical College, Trivandrum 695028, India.
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, PMS College of Dental Science and Research Centre, Trivandrum 695028, India.
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- Department of Community Dentistry, PMS College of Dental Science and Research Centre, Trivandrum 695028, India.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, PSM College of Dental Science and Research, Thrissur 680519, India.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amrita School of Dentistry, Cochin 682041, India.
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- Department of Prosthodontics, PMS College of Dental Science and Research Centre, Trivandrum 695028, India.
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Al Halabi F, Gryshkov O, Kuhn AI, Kapralova VM, Glasmacher B. Force induced piezoelectric effect of polyvinylidene fluoride and polyvinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene nanofibrous scaffolds. Int J Artif Organs 2018; 41:811-822. [DOI: 10.1177/0391398818785049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Polyvinylidene fluoride and its co-polymer with trifluoroethylene are promising biomaterials for supporting nerve regeneration processes because of their proven biocompatibility and piezoelectric properties that could stimulate cell ingrowth due to electrical activity upon mechanical deformation. This study reports the piezoelectric effect of electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride scaffolds in response to mechanical loading. An impact test machine was used to evaluate the generation of electrical voltage upon application of an impact load. Scaffolds were produced via electrospinning from polyvinylidene fluoride and polyvinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene with concentrations of 10–20 wt% dissolved in N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) and acetone (6:4). The structural and thermal properties of scaffolds were analyzed using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Differential Scanning Calorimetry, respectively. The piezoelectric response of the scaffolds was induced using a custom-made manual impact press machine. Impact forces between 0.4 and 14 N were applied. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Differential Scanning Calorimetry results demonstrated the piezoelectric effect of the electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride and polyvinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene scaffolds. All the scaffolds exhibited a piezoelectric polar beta-phase formation. Their thermal enthalpies were higher than the value of the initial materials and exhibited a better tendency of crystallization. The electrospun scaffolds exhibited piezoelectric responses in form of voltage by applying impact load. Polyvinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene scaffolds showed higher values in the range of 6–30 V as compared to pure polyvinylidene fluoride. Here, the mechanically induced electrical impulses measured were between 2.5 and 8 V. Increasing the impact forces did not increase the piezoelectric effect. The results demonstrate the possibility of producing electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride and polyvinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene scaffolds as nerve guidance with piezoelectric response. Further experiments must be carried out to analyze the piezoelectricity at dynamic conditions.
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- Fedaa Al Halabi
- Institute for Multiphase Processes, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Multiphase Processes, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Multiphase Processes, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Higher School of Applied Physics and Space Technologies, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Institute for Multiphase Processes, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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Injectable self-crosslinking HA-SH/Col I blend hydrogels for in vitro construction of engineered cartilage. Carbohydr Polym 2018; 190:57-66. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.02.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2017] [Revised: 02/14/2018] [Accepted: 02/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Du J, Chen H, Qing L, Yang X, Jia X. Biomimetic neural scaffolds: a crucial step towards optimal peripheral nerve regeneration. Biomater Sci 2018; 6:1299-1311. [PMID: 29725688 PMCID: PMC5978680 DOI: 10.1039/c8bm00260f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Peripheral nerve injury is a common disease that affects more than 20 million people in the United States alone and remains a major burden to society. The current gold standard treatment for critical-sized nerve defects is autologous nerve graft transplantation; however, this method is limited in many ways and does not always lead to satisfactory outcomes. The limitations of autografts have prompted investigations into artificial neural scaffolds as replacements, and some neural scaffold devices have progressed to widespread clinical use; scaffold technology overall has yet to be shown to be consistently on a par with or superior to autografts. Recent advances in biomimetic scaffold technologies have opened up many new and exciting opportunities, and novel improvements in material, fabrication technique, scaffold architecture, and lumen surface modifications that better reflect biological anatomy and physiology have independently been shown to benefit overall nerve regeneration. Furthermore, biomimetic features of neural scaffolds have also been shown to work synergistically with other nerve regeneration therapy strategies such as growth factor supplementation, stem cell transplantation, and cell surface glycoengineering. This review summarizes the current state of neural scaffolds, highlights major advances in biomimetic technologies, and discusses future opportunities in the field of peripheral nerve regeneration.
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- Jian Du
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. ; Tel: +1 410-706-5025
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. ; Tel: +1 410-706-5025
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. ; Tel: +1 410-706-5025
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. ; Tel: +1 410-706-5025
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. ; Tel: +1 410-706-5025
- Department of Orthopedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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Urbanek O, Kołbuk D, Wróbel M. Articular cartilage: New directions and barriers of scaffolds development – review. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2018.1452224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Olga Urbanek
- Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Ortopedika – Centre for Specialized Surgery, Warsaw, Poland
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Sánchez-González S, Diban N, Urtiaga A. Hydrolytic Degradation and Mechanical Stability of Poly(ε-Caprolactone)/Reduced Graphene Oxide Membranes as Scaffolds for In Vitro Neural Tissue Regeneration. MEMBRANES 2018; 8:E12. [PMID: 29510552 PMCID: PMC5872194 DOI: 10.3390/membranes8010012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Revised: 02/23/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The present work studies the functional behavior of novel poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) membranes functionalized with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanoplatelets under simulated in vitro culture conditions (phosphate buffer solution (PBS) at 37 °C) during 1 year, in order to elucidate their applicability as scaffolds for in vitro neural regeneration. The morphological, chemical, and DSC results demonstrated that high internal porosity of the membranes facilitated water permeation and procured an accelerated hydrolytic degradation throughout the bulk pathway. Therefore, similar molecular weight reduction, from 80 kDa to 33 kDa for the control PCL, and to 27 kDa for PCL/rGO membranes, at the end of the study, was observed. After 1 year of hydrolytic degradation, though monomers coming from the hydrolytic cleavage of PCL diffused towards the PBS medium, the pH was barely affected, and the rGO nanoplatelets mainly remained in the membranes which envisaged low cytotoxic effect. On the other hand, the presence of rGO nanomaterials accelerated the loss of mechanical stability of the membranes. However, it is envisioned that the gradual degradation of the PCL/rGO membranes could facilitate cells infiltration, interconnectivity, and tissue formation.
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- Sandra Sánchez-González
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Cantabria, Avda. Los Castros s/n, 39005 Santander, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Cantabria, Avda. Los Castros s/n, 39005 Santander, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Cantabria, Avda. Los Castros s/n, 39005 Santander, Spain.
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Zhu M, Liu P, Shi H, Tian Y, Ju X, Jiang S, Li Z, Wu M, Niu Z. Balancing antimicrobial activity with biological safety: bifunctional chitosan derivative for the repair of wounds with Gram-positive bacterial infections. J Mater Chem B 2018; 6:3884-3893. [DOI: 10.1039/c8tb00620b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Because of the balance between antimicrobial activity and biological safety, the bifunctional chitosan derivative could control infections and promote healing simultaneously.
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- Meng Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing 100190
- China
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- TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology
- Nankai University
- Tianjin 300457
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing 100190
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing 100190
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing 100190
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing 100190
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing 100190
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing 100190
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing 100190
- China
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Wang QG, Wimpenny I, Dey RE, Zhong X, Youle PJ, Downes S, Watts DC, Budd PM, Hoyland JA, Gough JE. The unique calcium chelation property of poly(vinyl phosphonic acid-co-acrylic acid) and effects on osteogenesis in vitro. J Biomed Mater Res A 2018; 106:168-179. [PMID: 28884508 PMCID: PMC5725684 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2017] [Revised: 08/14/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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There is a clear clinical need for a bioactive bone graft substitute. Poly(vinyl phosphonic acid-co-acrylic acid) (PVPA-co-AA) has been identified as a promising candidate for bone regeneration but there is little evidence to show its direct osteogenic effect on progenitor or mature cells. In this study mature osteoblast-like cells (SaOS-2) and human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hBM-MSCs) were cultured with PVPA-co-AA polymers with different VPA:AA ratio and at different concentrations in vitro. We are the first to report the direct osteogenic effect of PVPA-co-AA polymer on bone cells and, more importantly, this effect was dependent on VPA:AA ratio and concentration. Under the optimized conditions, PVPA-co-AA polymer not only has an osteoconductive effect, enhancing SaOS-2 cell mineralization, but also has an osteoinductive effect to promote hBM-MSCs' osteogenic differentiation. Notably, the same PVPA-co-AA polymer at different concentrations could lead to differential osteogenic effects on both SaOS-2 and hBM-MSCs in vitro. This study furthers knowledge of the PVPA-co-AA polymer in osteogenic studies, which is critical when utilizing the PVPA-co-AA polymer for the design of novel bioactive polymeric tissue engineering scaffolds for future clinical applications. © 2017 The Authors Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part A: 106A: 168-179, 2018.
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- Qi Guang Wang
- National Engineering Research Center for BiomaterialsSichuan UniversityChengdu610064China
- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUnited Kingdom
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- School of MaterialsThe University of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUnited Kingdom
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- School of ChemistryUniversity of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUnited Kingdom
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- School of ChemistryUniversity of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUnited Kingdom
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- School of ChemistryUniversity of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUnited Kingdom
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- School of MaterialsThe University of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUnited Kingdom
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- Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences and Photon Science InstituteUniversity of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUnited Kingdom
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- School of ChemistryUniversity of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUnited Kingdom
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUnited Kingdom
- NIHR Manchester Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit, Central Manchester Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science CentreManchesterUnited Kingdom
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- School of MaterialsThe University of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUnited Kingdom
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Shin YC, Song SJ, Hong SW, Oh JW, Hwang YS, Choi YS, Han DW. Graphene-Functionalized Biomimetic Scaffolds for Tissue Regeneration. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2018; 1064:73-89. [PMID: 30471027 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-0445-3_5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Graphene is a two-dimensional atomic layer of graphite, where carbon atoms are assembled in a honeycombed lattice structure. Recently, graphene family nanomaterials, including pristine graphene, graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide, have increasingly attracted a great deal of interest from researchers in a variety of science, engineering and industrial fields because of their unique structural and functional features. In particular, extensive studies have been actively conducted in the biomedical and related fields, including multidisciplinary and emerging areas, as their stimulating effects on cell behaviors have been becoming an increasing concern. Herein, we are attempting to summarize some of recent findings in the fields of tissue regeneration concerning the graphene family nanomaterial-functionalized biomimetic scaffolds, and to provide the promising perspectives for the possible applications of graphene family nanomaterial.
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- Yong Cheol Shin
- Research Center for Energy Convergence Technology, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, College of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, College of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Nanoenergy Engineering, College of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Maxillofacial Biomedical Engineering, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- School of Human Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, Australia
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- Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, College of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea.
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Proposal of a Novel Natural Biomaterial, the Scleral Ossicle, for the Development of Vascularized Bone Tissue In Vitro. Biomedicines 2017; 6:biomedicines6010003. [PMID: 29295590 PMCID: PMC5874660 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines6010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Revised: 12/11/2017] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Recovering of significant skeletal defects could be partially abortive due to the perturbations that affect the regenerative process when defects reach a critical size, thus resulting in a non-healed bone. The current standard treatments include allografting, autografting, and other bone implant techniques. However, although they are commonly used in orthopedic surgery, these treatments have some limitations concerning their costs and their side effects such as potential infections or malunions. On this account, the need for suitable constructs to fill the gap in wide fractures is still urgent. As an innovative solution, scleral ossicles (SOs) can be put forward as natural scaffolds for bone repair. SOs are peculiar bony plates forming a ring at the scleral-corneal border of the eyeball of lower vertebrates. In the preliminary phases of the study, these ossicles were structurally and functionally characterized. The morphological characterization was performed by SEM analysis, MicroCT analysis and optical profilometry. Then, UV sterilization was carried out to obtain a clean support, without neither contaminations nor modifications of the bone architecture. Subsequently, the SO biocompatibility was tested in culture with different cell lines, focusing the attention to the differentiation capability of endothelial and osteoblastic cells on the SO surface. The results obtained by the above mentioned analysis strongly suggest that SOs can be used as bio-scaffolds for functionalization processes, useful in regenerative medicine.
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Yang K, Zhou C, Fan H, Fan Y, Jiang Q, Song P, Fan H, Chen Y, Zhang X. Bio-Functional Design, Application and Trends in Metallic Biomaterials. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 19:E24. [PMID: 29271916 PMCID: PMC5795975 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19010024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Revised: 11/27/2017] [Accepted: 12/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Introduction of metals as biomaterials has been known for a long time. In the early development, sufficient strength and suitable mechanical properties were the main considerations for metal implants. With the development of new generations of biomaterials, the concepts of bioactive and biodegradable materials were proposed. Biological function design is very import for metal implants in biomedical applications. Three crucial design criteria are summarized for developing metal implants: (1) mechanical properties that mimic the host tissues; (2) sufficient bioactivities to form bio-bonding between implants and surrounding tissues; and (3) a degradation rate that matches tissue regeneration and biodegradability. This article reviews the development of metal implants and their applications in biomedical engineering. Development trends and future perspectives of metallic biomaterials are also discussed.
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- Ke Yang
- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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- School of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
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- School of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
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- Department of Applied Mechanics, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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Movileanu L, Harpa M, Branzaniuc K, Suciu H, Cotoi OS, Olah P, Simionescu D. A Standardized Dissection Protocol to Generate Aortic Valvular Scaffolds from Porcine Hearts. ACTA MEDICA MARISIENSIS 2017; 63:133-135. [PMID: 31080636 DOI: 10.1515/amma-2017-0029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe a particular harvesting procedure for isolating intact porcine aortic heart valve roots as potential sources for biologic scaffolds. METHODS Fresh porcine hearts were brought to the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Targu Mures. The aortic roots were extracted from the porcine hearts by anatomical dissection. For this purpose, we used a basic surgical instrument kit. This initial phase was the first step in obtaining acellular extracellular matrix as a biologic scaffold material. RESULTS Aortic roots were isolated with preservation of the ascending aorta as well as the intact aortic sinus and coronaries together with the adjacent myocardial tissue and anterior leaflet of the mitral valve. This approach allowed for safe mounting of roots into mounting rings for perfusion decellularization. CONCLUSIONS The described procedure is a feasible protocol for obtaining intact biological valvular scaffolds from porcine hearts. Reduced requirements regarding tools and personnel underline the easiness of aortic root harvesting using this particular procedure.
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tirgu Mureş, Romania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tirgu Mureş, Romania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tirgu Mureş, Romania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tirgu Mureş, Romania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tirgu Mureş, Romania, Biocompatibility and Tissue Regeneration Laboratories, Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, USA
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