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Hashemi-Afzal F, Fallahi H, Bagheri F, Collins MN, Eslaminejad MB, Seitz H. Advancements in hydrogel design for articular cartilage regeneration: A comprehensive review. Bioact Mater 2025; 43:1-31. [PMID: 39318636 PMCID: PMC11418067 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2024] [Revised: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024] Open
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This review paper explores the cutting-edge advancements in hydrogel design for articular cartilage regeneration (CR). Articular cartilage (AC) defects are a common occurrence worldwide that can lead to joint breakdown at a later stage of the disease, necessitating immediate intervention to prevent progressive degeneration of cartilage. Decades of research into the biomedical applications of hydrogels have revealed their tremendous potential, particularly in soft tissue engineering, including CR. Hydrogels are highly tunable and can be designed to meet the key criteria needed for a template in CR. This paper aims to identify those criteria, including the hydrogel components, mechanical properties, biodegradability, structural design, and integration capability with the adjacent native tissue and delves into the benefits that CR can obtain through appropriate design. Stratified-structural hydrogels that emulate the native cartilage structure, as well as the impact of environmental stimuli on the regeneration outcome, have also been discussed. By examining recent advances and emerging techniques, this paper offers valuable insights into developing effective hydrogel-based therapies for AC repair.
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- Fariba Hashemi-Afzal
- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, 14115-111, Iran
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, 14115-111, Iran
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 USA
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- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, 14115-111, Iran
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- School of Engineering, Bernal Institute and Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Sciences Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, 16635-148, Iran
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology, University of Rostock, Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 6, 18059 Rostock, Germany
- Department Life, Light & Matter, University of Rostock, Albert-Einstein-Straße 25, 18059 Rostock, Germany
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Claxton N, Luse MA, Isakson BE, Highley CB. Engineering Granular Hydrogels without Interparticle Cross-Linking to Support Multicellular Organization. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:7594-7605. [PMID: 39585331 PMCID: PMC11632665 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c01563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2024] [Revised: 11/13/2024] [Accepted: 11/14/2024] [Indexed: 11/26/2024]
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Advancing three-dimensional (3D) tissue constructs is central to creating in vitro models and engineered tissues that recapitulate biology. Materials that are permissive to cellular behaviors, including proliferation, morphogenesis of multicellular structures, and motility, will support the emergence of tissue structures. Granular hydrogels in which there is no interparticle cross-linking exhibit dynamic properties that may be permissive to such cellular behaviors. However, designing granular hydrogels that lack interparticle cross-linking but support cellular self-organization remains underexplored relative to granular systems stabilized by interparticle cross-linking. In this study, we developed a polyethylene glycol-based granular hydrogel system, with average particle diameters under 40 μm. This granular hydrogel exhibited bulk stress-relaxing behaviors and compatibility with custom microdevices to sustain cell cultures without degradation. The system was studied in conjunction with cocultures of endothelial cells and fibroblasts, known for their spontaneous network formation. Cross-linking, porosity, and cell-adhesive ligands (such as RGD) were manipulated to control system properties. Toward supporting cellular activity, increased porosity was found to enhance the formation of cellular networks, whereas RGD reduced network formation in the system studied. This research highlights the potential of un-cross-linked granular systems to support morphogenetic processes, like vasculogenesis and tissue maturation, offering insights into material design for 3D cell culture systems.
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- Natasha
L. Claxton
- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, University of
Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, United States
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- Department
of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, United States
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- Department
of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, United States
- Robert
M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, United States
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, University of
Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, United States
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, United States
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Liu Y, Li S, Zhu J, Fan L, Wang L. Rapid preparation of injectable dual-network hydrogels for biomedical applications using UV-triggered sulfhydryl click reactions. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 244:114180. [PMID: 39217728 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.114180] [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: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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The use of hydrogels to mimic natural cartilage implantation can effectively solve the current problems of insufficient cartilage donors and low rate of injury healing. In particular, injectable hydrogels are less invasive in clinical applications and better able to fill uneven injury surfaces. Here, we prepared NorCS and CS-SH by modifying chitosan with 5-norbornene-2-carboxylic acid and N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, respectively. Dual-network hydrogels were prepared by using UV-triggered thiol-ene click reaction between NorCS and CS-SH and the metal coordination between SA and Ca2+. The prepared hydrogels can be cross-linked quickly and exhibit excellent degradability, self-healing and injectable properties. At the same time, the hydrogel also showed good cytocompatibility and could significantly restore the motor function of mice. This study provides an effective strategy for preparing injectable hydrogels capable of rapid cross-linking.
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- Yanhao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affifiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Black Soils Conservation and Utilization, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130102, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China.
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Tymińska A, Karska N, Skoniecka A, Zawrzykraj M, Banach-Kopeć A, Mania S, Zieliński J, Kondej K, Gurzawska-Comis K, Skowron PM, Tylingo R, Rodziewicz-Motowidło S, Pikuła M. A novel chitosan-peptide system for cartilage tissue engineering with adipose-derived stromal cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 181:117683. [PMID: 39561590 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117683] [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: 08/23/2024] [Revised: 11/06/2024] [Accepted: 11/07/2024] [Indexed: 11/21/2024] Open
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The natural healing process of cartilage injuries often fails to fully restore the tissue's biological and mechanical functions. Cartilage grafts are costly and require surgical intervention, often associated with complications such as intraoperative infection and rejection by the recipient due to ischemia. Novel tissue engineering technologies aim to ideally fill the cartilage defect to prevent disease progression or regenerate damaged tissue. Despite many studies on designing biocompatible composites to stimulate chondrogenesis, only few focus on peptides and carriers that promote stem cell proliferation or differentiation to promote healing. Our research aimed to design a carbohydrate chitosan-based biomaterial to stimulate stem cells into the chondrogenesis pathway. Our strategy was to combine chitosan with a novel peptide (UG28) that sequence was based on the copin protein. The construct stimulated human adipose-derived stem cells (AD-SCs) cells to undergo chondrogenic differentiation. Chitosan 75/500 allows AD-SCs to grow and has no harmful effects on the cells. The combination of UG28 peptide with the chitosan composite offers promising properties for cell differentiation, indicating its potential for clinical applications in cartilage regeneration.
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- Agata Tymińska
- Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Division of Embryology, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk 80-211, Poland.
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk 80-308, Poland
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- Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Division of Embryology, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk 80-211, Poland
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- Division of Clinical Anatomy, Department of Anatomy, Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-211, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Technology and Biotechnology of Food Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk 80-233, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Technology and Biotechnology of Food Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk 80-233, Poland
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- Department of Oncologic Surgery, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk 80-214, Poland
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk 80-214, Poland
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Vennelyst Boulevard 9, Aarhus C DK-8000, Denmark
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, 80-308, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Technology and Biotechnology of Food Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk 80-233, Poland
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- Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Division of Embryology, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk 80-211, Poland.
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Zhu W, Wang H, Feng B, Liu G, Bian Y, Zhao T, Wang Q, Weng X. Self-Healing Hyaluronic Acid-based Hydrogel with miRNA140-5p Loaded MON-PEI Nanoparticles for Chondrocyte Regeneration: Schiff Base Self-Assembly Approach. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2406479. [PMID: 39498998 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202406479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2024] [Revised: 10/09/2024] [Indexed: 11/07/2024]
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Articular cartilage defects present a significant therapeutic challenge due to the inherent avascular and aneural characteristics of cartilage tissue. Gene therapy has emerged as a promising strategy for cartilage regeneration, particularly through the use of functional RNA and biomaterial-assisted frameworks. In this study, an innovative gene-activated self-healing hydrogel is developed and fabricated for the controlled release of miR140-5p, a key regulator of cartilage regeneration. The hydrogel, crosslinked via UV radiation, is composed of aminated hyaluronic acid and a modified photosensitizer (NB). To enhance the scaffold's structural integrity and gene delivery efficiency, mineralized silk fibroin and miR140-5p-loaded MON-PEI nanoparticles are incorporated. These findings demonstrate that this novel hydrogel (miR140-5p-CaP@mSF-HA-NB) effectively encapsulates and releases miR140-5p, exhibits excellent biocompatibility, and promotes enhanced cartilage regeneration in both in vitro and in vivo models. Therefore, this gene-activated hydrogel holds significant potential for clinical applications in the treatment of articular cartilage defects.
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- Wei Zhu
- Department of Orthopedics, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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Choi H, Choi WS, Jeong JO. A Review of Advanced Hydrogel Applications for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery Systems as Biomaterials. Gels 2024; 10:693. [PMID: 39590049 PMCID: PMC11594258 DOI: 10.3390/gels10110693] [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: 09/16/2024] [Revised: 10/21/2024] [Accepted: 10/23/2024] [Indexed: 11/28/2024] Open
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Hydrogels are known for their high water retention capacity and biocompatibility and have become essential materials in tissue engineering and drug delivery systems. This review explores recent advancements in hydrogel technology, focusing on innovative types such as self-healing, tough, smart, and hybrid hydrogels, each engineered to overcome the limitations of conventional hydrogels. Self-healing hydrogels can autonomously repair structural damage, making them well-suited for applications in dynamic biomedical environments. Tough hydrogels are designed with enhanced mechanical properties, enabling their use in load-bearing applications such as cartilage regeneration. Smart hydrogels respond to external stimuli, including changes in pH, temperature, and electromagnetic fields, making them ideal for controlled drug release tailored to specific medical needs. Hybrid hydrogels, made from both natural and synthetic polymers, combine bioactivity and mechanical resilience, which is particularly valuable in engineering complex tissues. Despite these innovations, challenges such as optimizing biocompatibility, adjusting degradation rates, and scaling up production remain. This review provides an in-depth analysis of these emerging hydrogel technologies, highlighting their transformative potential in both tissue engineering and drug delivery while outlining future directions for their development in biomedical applications.
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- Hoon Choi
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea;
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA
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Pareek P, Chaudhary S, Singh S, Thodikayil AT, Kalyanasundaram D, Kumar S. Bridging biomimetic and bioenergetics scaffold: Cellulose-graphene oxide-arginine functionalized aerogel for stem cell-mediated cartilage repair. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 278:134608. [PMID: 39134192 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134608] [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: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/18/2024]
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The avascular nature of cartilage tissue limits inherent regenerative capacity to counter any damage and this has become a substantial burden to the health of individuals. As a result, there is a high demand to repair and regenerate cartilage. Existing tissue engineering approaches for cartilage regeneration typically produce either microporous or nano-fibrous scaffolds lacking the desired biological outcome due to lack of biomimetic dual architecture of microporous construct with nano-fibrous interconnected structures like the native cartilage. Most of these scaffolds also fail to suppress ROS generation and provide sustained bioenergetics to cells, resulting in the loss of metabolic activity under avascular microenvironment of cartilage. A dual architecture microporous construct with nano-fibrous interconnected network of cellulose aerogel reinforced with arginine-coated graphene oxide (CNF-GO-Arg aerogel) was developed for cartilage regeneration. The designed dual-architectured CNF-GO-Arg aerogel using dual ice templating assembly demonstrates 80 % strain recovery ability under compression. The release of Arginine from CNF-GO-Arg aerogel supported 41 % reduction in intracellular ROS activity and promoted chondrogenic differentiation of hMSCs by shifting mitochondrial bioenergetics towards oxidative phosphorylation indicated by JC-1 dye staining. Overall developed CNF-GO-Arg aerogel provided multifunctionality via biomimetic morphology, cellular bioenergetics, and suppressed ROS generation to address the need for regeneration of cartilage.
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- Puneet Pareek
- Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India; Department of Biomedical Engineering, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India; Department of Biomedical Engineering, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
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Karami P, Laurent A, Philippe V, Applegate LA, Pioletti DP, Martin R. Cartilage Repair: Promise of Adhesive Orthopedic Hydrogels. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:9984. [PMID: 39337473 PMCID: PMC11432485 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25189984] [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: 08/08/2024] [Revised: 09/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Cartilage repair remains a major challenge in human orthopedic medicine, necessitating the application of innovative strategies to overcome existing technical and clinical limitations. Adhesive hydrogels have emerged as promising candidates for cartilage repair promotion and tissue engineering, offering key advantages such as enhanced tissue integration and therapeutic potential. This comprehensive review navigates the landscape of adhesive hydrogels in cartilage repair, discussing identified challenges, shortcomings of current treatment options, and unique advantages of adhesive hydrogel products and scaffolds. While emphasizing the critical need for in situ lateral integration with surrounding tissues, we dissect current limitations and outline future perspectives for hydrogel scaffolds in cartilage repair. Moreover, we examine the clinical translation pathway and regulatory considerations specific to adhesive hydrogels. Overall, this review synthesizes the existing insights and knowledge gaps and highlights directions for future research regarding adhesive hydrogel-based devices in advancing cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Peyman Karami
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital of Lausanne, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
- Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopaedics, Institute of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, EPFL, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Manufacturing Department, LAM Biotechnologies SA, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
- Regenerative Therapy Unit, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Service, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital of Lausanne, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
- Regenerative Therapy Unit, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Service, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
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- Regenerative Therapy Unit, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Service, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
- Center for Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, University of Zurich, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
- Oxford OSCAR Suzhou Center, Oxford University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopaedics, Institute of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, EPFL, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital of Lausanne, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Pande S, Pati F, Chakraborty P. Harnessing Peptide-Based Hydrogels for Enhanced Cartilage Tissue Engineering. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:5885-5905. [PMID: 39159490 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00879] [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] [Indexed: 08/21/2024]
Abstract
Cartilage tissue engineering remains a formidable challenge due to its complex, avascular structure and limited regenerative capacity. Traditional approaches, such as microfracture, autografts, and stem cell delivery, often fail to restore functional tissue adequately. Recently, there has been a surge in the exploration of new materials that mimic the extracellular microenvironment necessary to guide tissue regeneration. This review investigates the potential of peptide-based hydrogels as an innovative solution for cartilage regeneration. These hydrogels, formed via supramolecular self-assembly, exhibit excellent properties, including biocompatibility, ECM mimicry, and controlled biodegradation, making them highly suitable for cartilage tissue engineering. This review explains the structure of cartilage and the principles of supramolecular and peptide hydrogels. It also delves into their specific properties relevant to cartilage regeneration. Additionally, this review presents recent examples and a comparative analysis of various peptide-based hydrogels used for cartilage regeneration. The review also addresses the translational challenges of these materials, highlighting regulatory hurdles and the complexities of clinical application. This comprehensive investigation provides valuable insights for biomedical researchers, tissue engineers, and clinical professionals aiming to enhance cartilage repair methodologies.
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- Shreya Pande
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy 502284, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy 502284, Telangana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy 502284, Telangana, India
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Kalairaj MS, Pradhan R, Saleem W, Smith MM, Gaharwar AK. Intra-Articular Injectable Biomaterials for Cartilage Repair and Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303794. [PMID: 38324655 PMCID: PMC11468459 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage deterioration and subsequent inflammatory changes in the underlying bone. Injectable hydrogels have emerged as a promising approach for controlled drug delivery in cartilage therapies. This review focuses on the latest developments in utilizing injectable hydrogels as vehicles for targeted drug delivery to promote cartilage repair and regeneration. The pathogenesis of osteoarthritis is discussed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disease progression. Subsequently, the various types of injectable hydrogels used for intra-articular delivery are discussed. Specifically, physically and chemically crosslinked injectable hydrogels are critically analyzed, with an emphasis on their fabrication strategies and their capacity to encapsulate and release therapeutic agents in a controlled manner. Furthermore, the potential of incorporating growth factors, anti-inflammatory drugs, and cells within these injectable hydrogels are discussed. Overall, this review offers a comprehensive guide to navigating the landscape of hydrogel-based therapeutics in osteoarthritis.
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCollege of EngineeringTexas A&M UniversityCollege StationTX77843USA
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCollege of EngineeringTexas A&M UniversityCollege StationTX77843USA
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- Department of Veterinary Integrative BiosciencesSchool of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical SciencesTexas A&M UniversityCollege StationTX77843USA
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCollege of EngineeringTexas A&M UniversityCollege StationTX77843USA
- Department of Material Science and EngineeringCollege of EngineeringTexas A&M UniversityCollege StationTX77843USA
- Genetics and Genomics Interdisciplinary ProgramTexas A&M UniversityCollege StationTX77843USA
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Zhang H, Zhou Z, Zhang F, Wan C. Hydrogel-Based 3D Bioprinting Technology for Articular Cartilage Regenerative Engineering. Gels 2024; 10:430. [PMID: 39057453 PMCID: PMC11276275 DOI: 10.3390/gels10070430] [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: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Articular cartilage is an avascular tissue with very limited capacity of self-regeneration. Trauma or injury-related defects, inflammation, or aging in articular cartilage can induce progressive degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis. There are significant clinical demands for the development of effective therapeutic approaches to promote articular cartilage repair or regeneration. The current treatment modalities used for the repair of cartilage lesions mainly include cell-based therapy, small molecules, surgical approaches, and tissue engineering. However, these approaches remain unsatisfactory. With the advent of three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology, tissue engineering provides an opportunity to repair articular cartilage defects or degeneration through the construction of organized, living structures composed of biomaterials, chondrogenic cells, and bioactive factors. The bioprinted cartilage-like structures can mimic native articular cartilage, as opposed to traditional approaches, by allowing excellent control of chondrogenic cell distribution and the modulation of biomechanical and biochemical properties with high precision. This review focuses on various hydrogels, including natural and synthetic hydrogels, and their current developments as bioinks in 3D bioprinting for cartilage tissue engineering. In addition, the challenges and prospects of these hydrogels in cartilage tissue engineering applications are also discussed.
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- Hongji Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China; (H.Z.); (Z.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine (Shenzhen Base), Ministry of Education, School of Biomedical Sciences Core Laboratory, Institute of Stem Cell, Genomics and Translational Research, Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China; (H.Z.); (Z.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine (Shenzhen Base), Ministry of Education, School of Biomedical Sciences Core Laboratory, Institute of Stem Cell, Genomics and Translational Research, Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China; (H.Z.); (Z.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine (Shenzhen Base), Ministry of Education, School of Biomedical Sciences Core Laboratory, Institute of Stem Cell, Genomics and Translational Research, Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China; (H.Z.); (Z.Z.); (F.Z.)
- Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine (Shenzhen Base), Ministry of Education, School of Biomedical Sciences Core Laboratory, Institute of Stem Cell, Genomics and Translational Research, Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Primorac D, Molnar V, Tsoukas D, Uzieliene I, Tremolada C, Brlek P, Klarić E, Vidović D, Zekušić M, Pachaleva J, Bernotiene E, Wilson A, Mobasheri A. Tissue engineering and future directions in regenerative medicine for knee cartilage repair: a comprehensive review. Croat Med J 2024; 65:268-287. [PMID: 38868973 PMCID: PMC11157252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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This review evaluates the current landscape and future directions of regenerative medicine for knee cartilage repair, with a particular focus on tissue engineering strategies. In this context, scaffold-based approaches have emerged as promising solutions for cartilage regeneration. Synthetic scaffolds, while offering superior mechanical properties, often lack the biological cues necessary for effective tissue integration. Natural scaffolds, though biocompatible and biodegradable, frequently suffer from inadequate mechanical strength. Hybrid scaffolds, combining elements of both synthetic and natural materials, present a balanced approach, enhancing both mechanical support and biological functionality. Advances in decellularized extracellular matrix scaffolds have shown potential in promoting cell infiltration and integration with native tissues. Additionally, bioprinting technologies have enabled the creation of complex, bioactive scaffolds that closely mimic the zonal organization of native cartilage, providing an optimal environment for cell growth and differentiation. The review also explores the potential of gene therapy and gene editing techniques, including CRISPR-Cas9, to enhance cartilage repair by targeting specific genetic pathways involved in tissue regeneration. The integration of these advanced therapies with tissue engineering approaches holds promise for developing personalized and durable treatments for knee cartilage injuries and osteoarthritis. In conclusion, this review underscores the importance of continued multidisciplinary collaboration to advance these innovative therapies from bench to bedside and improve outcomes for patients with knee cartilage damage.
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- Dragan Primorac
- Dragan Primorac, Poliklinika Sv. Katarina, Branimirova 71E, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia,
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Yu C, Xu J, Heidari G, Jiang H, Shi Y, Wu A, Makvandi P, Neisiany RE, Zare EN, Shao M, Hu L. Injectable hydrogels based on biopolymers for the treatment of ocular diseases. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:132086. [PMID: 38705321 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132086] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Injectable hydrogels based on biopolymers, fabricated utilizing diverse chemical and physical methodologies, exhibit exceptional physical, chemical, and biological properties. They have multifaceted applications encompassing wound healing, tissue regeneration, and across diverse scientific realms. This review critically evaluates their largely uncharted potential in ophthalmology, elucidating their diverse applications across an array of ocular diseases. These conditions include glaucoma, cataracts, corneal disorders (spanning from age-related degeneration to trauma, infections, and underlying chronic illnesses), retina-associated ailments (such as diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD)), eyelid abnormalities, and uveal melanoma (UM). This study provides a thorough analysis of applications of injectable hydrogels based on biopolymers across these ocular disorders. Injectable hydrogels based on biopolymers can be customized to have specific physical, chemical, and biological properties that make them suitable as drug delivery vehicles, tissue scaffolds, and sealants in the eye. For example, they can be engineered to have optimum viscosity to be injected intravitreally and sustain drug release to treat retinal diseases. Their porous structure and biocompatibility promote cellular infiltration to regenerate diseased corneal tissue. By accentuating their indispensable role in ocular disease treatment, this review strives to present innovative and targeted approaches in this domain, thereby advancing ocular therapeutics.
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- Caiyu Yu
- Department of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou 325000, China; School of Optometry and Ophthalmology and Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Optometry and Ophthalmology and Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Natural Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11 222, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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- School of Optometry and Ophthalmology and Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, Zhejiang 324000, China; Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh 174103, India; Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India
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- Biotechnology Centre, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 8, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland; Department of Polymer Engineering, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar 9617976487, Iran
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- School of Chemistry, Damghan University, Damghan 36716-45667, Iran; Centre of Research Impact and Outreach, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140417, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou 325000, China.
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- Department of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou 325000, China; National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China.
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Wei B, Xu Y, Tang C, Liu NQ, Li X, Yao Q, Wang L. An injectable active hydrogel based on BMSC-derived extracellular matrix for cartilage regeneration enhancement. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 160:213857. [PMID: 38657287 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Articular cartilage injury impairs joint function and necessitates orthopedic intervention to restore the structure and function of the cartilage. Extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffolds derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) can effectively promote cell adhesion, proliferation, and chondrogenesis. However, pre-shaped ECM scaffolds have limited applicability due to their poor fit with the irregular surface of most articular cartilage defects. In this study, we fabricated an injectable active ECM hydrogel from autologous BMSCs-derived ECM by freeze-drying, liquid nitrogen milling, and enzymatic digestion. Moreover, our in vitro and in vivo results demonstrated that the prepared hydrogel enhanced chondrocyte adhesion and proliferation, chondrogenesis, cartilage regeneration, and integration with host tissue, respectively. These findings indicate that active ECM components can provide trophic support for cell proliferation and differentiation, restoring the structure and function of damaged cartilage.
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- Bo Wei
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China; Cartilage Regeneration Center, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China; Cartilage Regeneration Center, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China; Cartilage Regeneration Center, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China; Cartilage Regeneration Center, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China; Cartilage Regeneration Center, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China; Cartilage Regeneration Center, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, China.
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Liu L, Li Z, Yang B, Jia X, Wang S. Recent Research Progress on Polyamidoamine-Engineered Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications. Biomolecules 2024; 14:620. [PMID: 38927024 PMCID: PMC11201556 DOI: 10.3390/biom14060620] [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: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Hydrogels are three-dimensional crosslinked functional materials with water-absorbing and swelling properties. Many hydrogels can store a variety of small functional molecules to structurally and functionally mimic the natural extracellular matrix; hence, they have been extensively studied for biomedical applications. Polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers have an ethylenediamine core and a large number of peripheral amino groups, which can be used to engineer various polymer hydrogels. In this review, an update on the progress of using PAMAM dendrimers for multifunctional hydrogel design was given. The synthesis of these hydrogels, which includes click chemistry reactions, aza-Michael addition, Schiff base reactions, amidation reactions, enzymatic reactions, and radical polymerization, together with research progress in terms of their application in the fields of drug delivery, tissue engineering, drug-free tumor therapy, and other related fields, was discussed in detail. Furthermore, the biomedical applications of PAMAM-engineered nano-hydrogels, which combine the advantages of dendrimers, hydrogels, and nanoparticles, were also summarized. This review will help researchers to design and develop more functional hydrogel materials based on PAMAM dendrimers.
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- Li Liu
- Outpatient Department of Anhui Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 120 Wanshui Road, Hefei High-Tech Zone, Hefei 230000, China
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- Outpatient Department of Anhui Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 120 Wanshui Road, Hefei High-Tech Zone, Hefei 230000, China
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- Outpatient Department of Anhui Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 120 Wanshui Road, Hefei High-Tech Zone, Hefei 230000, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China
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Cheng Y, Zhang H, Wei H, Yu CY. Injectable hydrogels as emerging drug-delivery platforms for tumor therapy. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:1151-1170. [PMID: 38319379 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01840g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Tumor therapy continues to be a prominent field within biomedical research. The development of various drug carriers has been propelled by concerns surrounding the side effects and targeting efficacy of various chemotherapeutic drugs and other therapeutic agents. These carriers strive to enhance drug concentration at tumor sites, minimize systemic side effects, and improve therapeutic outcomes. Among the reported delivery systems, injectable hydrogels have emerged as an emerging candidate for the in vivo delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs due to their minimal invasive drug delivery properties. This review systematically summarizes the composition and preparation methodologies of injectable hydrogels and further highlights the delivery mechanisms of diverse drugs using these hydrogels for tumor therapy, along with an in-depth discussion on the optimized therapeutic efficiency of drugs encapsulated within the hydrogels. The work concludes by providing a dynamic forward-looking perspective on the potential challenges and possible solutions of the in situ injectable hydrogels for non-surgical and real-time diagnostic applications.
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- Yao Cheng
- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 W Changsheng Road, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 W Changsheng Road, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 W Changsheng Road, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 W Changsheng Road, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China.
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Majood M, Agrawal O, Garg P, Selvam A, Yadav SK, Singh S, Kalyansundaram D, Verma YK, Nayak R, Mohanty S, Mukherjee M. Carbon quantum dot-nanocomposite hydrogel as Denovo Nexus in rapid chondrogenesis. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 157:213730. [PMID: 38101066 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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The incapability of cartilage to naturally regenerate and repair chronic muscular injuries urges the development of competent bionic rostrums. There is a need to explore faster strategies for chondrogenic engineering using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Along these lines, rapid chondrocyte differentiation would benefit the transplantation demand affecting osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. In this report, a de novo nanocomposite was constructed by integrating biogenic carbon quantum dot (CQD) filler into synthetic hydrogel prepared from dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) and acrylic acid (AAc). The dominant structural integrity of synthetic hydrogel along with the chondrogenic differentiation potential of garlic peel derived CQDs led to faster chondrogenesis within 14 days. By means of extensive chemical and morphological characterization techniques, we illustrate that the hydrogel nanocomposite possesses lucrative features to influence rapid chondrogenesis. These results were further corroborated by bright field imaging, Alcian blue staining and Masson trichome staining. Thus, this stratagem of chondrogenic engineering conceptualizes to be a paragon in clinical wound care for the rapid manufacturing of chondrocytes.
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- Misba Majood
- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India
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- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India
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- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India
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- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India; Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India
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- Center of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Center of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Center of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Division of Stem Cell & Gene Therapy Research, Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Delhi 110054, India
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- Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India
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- Stem Cell Facility, DBT center of Excellence, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
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- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India.
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Han Q, Bai L, Qian Y, Zhang X, Wang J, Zhou J, Cui W, Hao Y, Yang X. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory injectable hydrogel microspheres for in situ treatment of tendinopathy. Regen Biomater 2024; 11:rbae007. [PMID: 38414798 PMCID: PMC10898336 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbae007] [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: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Tendinopathy is a common disorder that causes local dysfunction and reduces quality of life. Recent research has indicated that alterations in the inflammatory microenvironment play a vital role in the pathogenesis of tendinopathy. Herein, injectable methacrylate gelatin (GelMA) microspheres (GM) were fabricated and loaded with heparin-dopamine conjugate (HDC) and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF). GM@HDC@HGF were designed to balance the inflammatory microenvironment by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation, thereby regulating extracellular matrix (ECM) metabolism and halting tendon degeneration. Combining growth factors with heparin was expected to improve the encapsulation rate and maintain the long-term efficacy of HGF. In addition, the catechol groups on dopamine have adhesion and antioxidant properties, allowing potential attachment at the injured site, and better function synergized with HGF. GM@HDC@HGF injected in situ in rat Achilles tendinopathy (AT) models significantly down-regulated oxidative stress and inflammation, and ameliorated ECM degradation. In conclusion, the multifunctional platform developed presents a promising alternative for the treatment of tendinopathy.
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- Qibin Han
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215008, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215008, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kunshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Suzhou 215300, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215008, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215008, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215008, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215008, P.R. China
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Campbell TM, Trudel G. Protecting the regenerative environment: selecting the optimal delivery vehicle for cartilage repair-a narrative review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1283752. [PMID: 38333081 PMCID: PMC10850577 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1283752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Focal cartilage defects are common in youth and older adults, cause significant morbidity and constitute a major risk factor for developing osteoarthritis (OA). OA is the most common musculoskeletal (MSK) disease worldwide, resulting in pain, stiffness, loss of function, and is currently irreversible. Research into the optimal regenerative approach and methods in the setting of either focal cartilage defects and/or OA holds to the ideal of resolving both diseases. The two fundamentals required for cartilage regenerative treatment are 1) the biological element contributing to the regeneration (e.g., direct application of stem cells, or of an exogenous secretome), and 2) the vehicle by which the biological element is suspended and delivered. The vehicle provides support to the regenerative process by providing a protective environment, a structure that allows cell adherence and migration, and a source of growth and regenerative factors that can activate and sustain regeneration. Models of cartilage diseases include osteochondral defect (OCD) (which usually involve one focal lesion), or OA (which involves a more diffuse articular cartilage loss). Given the differing nature of these models, the optimal regenerative strategy to treat different cartilage diseases may not be universal. This could potentially impact the translatability of a successful approach in one condition to that of the other. An analogy would be the repair of a pothole (OCD) versus repaving the entire road (OA). In this narrative review, we explore the existing literature evaluating cartilage regeneration approaches for OCD and OA in animal then in human studies and the vehicles used for each of these two conditions. We then highlight strengths and challenges faced by the different approaches presented and discuss what might constitute the optimal cartilage regenerative delivery vehicle for clinical cartilage regeneration.
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- T. Mark Campbell
- Elisabeth Bruyère Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Bone and Joint Research Laboratory, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Bone and Joint Research Laboratory, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- The Ottawa Hospital, Department of Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Josino R, Stimamiglio MA. Bioactive decellularized extracellular matrix-based hydrogel supports human adipose tissue-derived stem cell maintenance and fibrocartilage phenotype. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 11:1304030. [PMID: 38260748 PMCID: PMC10800544 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1304030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Articular cartilage is a highly specialized tissue able to tolerate physical stress. However, its capacity for restoration is restricted, and injuries to the cartilage do not recover spontaneously. Interest in mesenchymal stem cells derived from human adipose tissue (hASCs) is growing due to their potential to improve tissue healing and recovery. Decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM)-based hydrogels combined with hASCs could serve as an interface for studying behavior and differentiation properties in a cartilage microenvironment. In the present study, we described the behavior of hASCs cultured in a commercial dECM MatriXpec™. The structural microtopography of MatriXpec™ was analyzed by scanning electron micrography, and its protein composition was accessed by mass spectrometry. The protein composition of MatriXpec™ is mainly represented by collagen proteins, building its fibrous ultrastructure. hASCs were cultured three-dimensionally (3D) on MatriXpec™ to perform cell viability, growth, and cartilage differentiation analysis. We showed that MatriXpec™ could be loaded with hASCs and that it supports cell maintenance for several days. We observed that the three-dimensional ultrastructure of the biomaterial is composed of nanofibers, and its protein composition reflects the tissue from which it was harvested. Finally, we showed that the molecular cues from the hydrogel are biologically active as these influence cell behavior and differentiation phenotype, increasing the expression of fibrocartilage-related genes such as SOX9, COL1, COL10, and MMP13. MatriXpec™ hydrogel can be used as an interface for 3D hASCs culture studies as it maintains cell viability and supports its differentiation process.
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Lei T, Tong Z, Zhai X, Zhao Y, Zhu H, Wang L, Wen Z, Song B. Chondroitin Sulfate Improves Mechanical Properties of Gelatin Hydrogel for Cartilage Regeneration in Rats. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2023; 7:e2300249. [PMID: 37635149 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202300249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Cartilage injury is a common disease in daily life. Especially in aging populations, the incidence of osteoarthritis is increasing. However, due to the poor regeneration ability of cartilage, most cartilage injuries cannot be effectively repaired. Even cartilage tissue engineering still faces many problems such as complex composition and poor integration of scaffolds and host tissues. In this study, chondroitin sulfate, one of the main components of extracellular matrix (ECM), is chosen as the main natural component of the material, which can protect cartilage in a variety of ways. Moreover, the results show that the addition of chondroitin sulfate improves the mechanical properties of gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogel, making it able to effectively bear mechanical loads in vivo. Further, chondroitin sulfate is modified to obtain the oxidized chondroitin sulfate (OCS) containing aldehyde groups via sodium periodate. This special group improves the interface integration and adhesion ability of the hydrogel to host cartilage tissue through schiff base reactions. In summary, GelMA/OCS hydrogel is a promising candidate for cartilage regeneration with good biocompatibility, mechanical properties, tissue integration ability, and excellent cartilage repair ability.
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- Tao Lei
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, 32200, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, 32200, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science&Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science&Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, 32200, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, 32200, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, 32200, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, 32200, China
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Li S, Niu D, Fang H, Chen Y, Li J, Zhang K, Yin J, Fu P. Tissue adhesive, ROS scavenging and injectable PRP-based 'plasticine' for promoting cartilage repair. Regen Biomater 2023; 11:rbad104. [PMID: 38235061 PMCID: PMC10793072 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbad104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) that has various growth factors has been used clinically in cartilage repair. However, the short residence time and release time at the injury site limit its therapeutic effect. The present study fabricated a granular hydrogel that was assembled from gelatin microspheres and tannic acid through their abundant hydrogen bonding. Gelatin microspheres with the gelatin concentration of 10 wt% and the diameter distribution of 1-10 μm were used to assemble by tannic acid to form the granular hydrogel, which exhibited elasticity under low shear strain, but flowability under higher shear strain. The viscosity decreased with the increase in shear rate. Meanwhile, the granular hydrogel exhibited self-healing feature during rheology test. Thus, granular hydrogel carrying PRP not only exhibited well-performed injectability but also performed like a 'plasticine' that possessed good plasticity. The granular hydrogel showed tissue adhesion ability and reactive oxygen species scavenging ability. Granular hydrogel carrying PRP transplanted to full-thickness articular cartilage defects could integrate well with native cartilage, resulting in newly formed cartilage articular fully filled in defects and well-integrated with the native cartilage and subchondral bone. The unique features of the present granular hydrogel, including injectability, plasticity, porous structure, tissue adhesion and reactive oxygen species scavenging provided an ideal PRP carrier toward cartilage tissue engineering.
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- Shiao Li
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200003, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200003, P.R. China
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- Department of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200003, P.R. China
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- Department of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P.R. China
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- Department of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P.R. China
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- Department of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200003, P.R. China
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Stocco TD, Zhang T, Dimitrov E, Ghosh A, da Silva AMH, Melo WCMA, Tsumura WG, Silva ADR, Sousa GF, Viana BC, Terrones M, Lobo AO. Carbon Nanomaterial-Based Hydrogels as Scaffolds in Tissue Engineering: A Comprehensive Review. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:6153-6183. [PMID: 37915750 PMCID: PMC10616695 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s436867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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Carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs) are a category of nanomaterials with various systems based on combinations of sp2 and sp3 hybridized carbon bonds, morphologies, and functional groups. CBNs can exhibit distinguished properties such as high mechanical strength, chemical stability, high electrical conductivity, and biocompatibility. These desirable physicochemical properties have triggered their uses in many fields, including biomedical applications. In this review, we specifically focus on applying CBNs as scaffolds in tissue engineering, a therapeutic approach whereby CBNs can act for the regeneration or replacement of damaged tissue. Here, an overview of the structures and properties of different CBNs will first be provided. We will then discuss state-of-the-art advancements of CBNs and hydrogels as scaffolds for regenerating various types of human tissues. Finally, a perspective of future potentials and challenges in this field will be presented. Since this is a very rapidly growing field, we expect that this review will promote interdisciplinary efforts in developing effective tissue regeneration scaffolds for clinical applications.
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- Thiago Domingues Stocco
- Bioengineering Program, Scientific and Technological Institute, Brazil University, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering (DEQM), Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- FTMC, State Research institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Department of Functional Materials and Electronics, Vilnius, Lithuanian
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- Bioengineering Program, Scientific and Technological Institute, Brazil University, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- FATEC, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials (LIMAV), BioMatLab Group, Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program, Federal University of Piauí (UFPI), Teresina, PI, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials (LIMAV), BioMatLab Group, Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program, Federal University of Piauí (UFPI), Teresina, PI, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials (LIMAV), BioMatLab Group, Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program, Federal University of Piauí (UFPI), Teresina, PI, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials (LIMAV), BioMatLab Group, Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program, Federal University of Piauí (UFPI), Teresina, PI, Brazil
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Bongiovanni Abel S, Busatto CA, Karp F, Estenoz D, Calderón M. Weaving the next generation of (bio)materials: Semi-interpenetrated and interpenetrated polymeric networks for biomedical applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 321:103026. [PMID: 39491440 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/05/2024]
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Advances in polymer science have led to the development of semi-interpenetrated and interpenetrated networks (SIPN/IPN). The interpenetration procedure allows enhancing several important properties of a polymeric material, including mechanical properties, swelling capability, stimulus-sensitive response, and biological performance, among others. More interestingly, the interpenetration (or semi-interpenetration) can be achieved independent of the material size, that is at the macroscopic, microscopic, or nanometric scale. SIPN/IPN have been used for a wide range of applications, especially in the biomedical field, including tissue engineering, delivery of chemical compounds or biological macromolecules, and multifunctional systems as theragnostic platforms. In the last years, this fascinating field has gained a great interest in the area of polymers for therapeutics; therefore, a comprehensive revision of the topic is timely. In this review, we describe in detail the most relevant synthetic approaches to fabricate polymeric IPN and SIPN, ranging from nanoscale to macroscale. The advantages of typical synthetic methods are analyzed, as well as novel and promising trends in the field of advanced material fabrication. Furthermore, the characterization techniques employed for these materials are summarized from physicochemical, thermal, mechanical, and biological perspectives. The applications of novel (semi-)interpenetrated structures are discussed with a focus on drug delivery, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine, as well as combinations thereof.
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- Silvestre Bongiovanni Abel
- Biomedical Polymers Division, INTEMA (National University of Mar del Plata-CONICET), Av. Colón 10850, Mar del Plata 7600, Argentina; POLYMAT, Applied Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Group of Polymers and Polymerization Reactors, INTEC (National University of Litoral-CONICET), Güemes 3450, Santa Fe 3000, Argentina
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- Group of Polymeric Nanomaterials, INIFTA (National University of La Plata-CONICET), Diagonal 113, La Plata 1900, Argentina
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- Group of Polymers and Polymerization Reactors, INTEC (National University of Litoral-CONICET), Güemes 3450, Santa Fe 3000, Argentina
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- POLYMAT, Applied Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain.
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Qu Y, He S, Luo S, Zhao J, Liang R, Liao C, Zheng L. Photocrosslinkable, Injectable Locust Bean Gum Hydrogel Induces Chondrogenic Differentiation of Stem Cells for Cartilage Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2203079. [PMID: 36881328 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202203079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Due to the limited therapeutic efficacy of current treatments, articular cartilage regeneration is still challenging work. Scaffold-based tissue engineering provides a promising strategy for cartilage regeneration, but most scaffolds are limited by poor mechanical properties or unfavorable biocompatibility. Here, a novel photocrosslinkable, injectable locust bean gum (LBG)-methacrylate (MA) hydrogel is reported as a biomimetic extracellular matrix (ECM) for cartilage repair with minimal invasive operation. LBG-MA hydrogels show controllable degradation rate and improve mechanical properties and excellent biocompatibility. More importantly, LBG-MA hydrogel significantly induces bone mesenchymal stem cells to chondrogenic differentiation in vitro, as evidenced by high accumulation of cartilage-specific ECM components glycosaminoglycan and upregulated expression of key chondrogenic genes (collagen type II, aggrecan, and sex determining region Y-box9). Besides, the hydrogel is injectable, which can be in situ crosslinked via UV irradiation. Further, the photocrosslinkable hydrogels accelerate cartilage healing in vivo after 8 weeks of therapy. A strategy is provided here for photocrosslinkable, injectable, biodegradable scaffold fabrication based on native polysaccharide polymer for minimal invasive cartilage repair.
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- Yangyang Qu
- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, International Joint Laboratory on Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissues, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, International Joint Laboratory on Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissues, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, International Joint Laboratory on Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissues, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Ninth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Beihai, Guangxi, 536000, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, International Joint Laboratory on Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissues, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, International Joint Laboratory on Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissues, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- Pharmaceutical college, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, International Joint Laboratory on Regeneration of Bone and Soft Tissues, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, P. R. China
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Nguyen-Thanh T, Nguyen-Tran BS, Cruciani S, Nguyen-Thi TD, Dang-Cong T, Maioli M. Osteochondral Regeneration Ability of Uncultured Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells and Platelet-Rich Fibrin Scaffold. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:661. [PMID: 37370592 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10060661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and bone marrow mononuclear cells are potential scaffolds and cell sources for osteochondral regeneration. The main aim of this paper is to examine the effects of PRF scaffolds and autologous uncultured bone marrow mononuclear cells on osteochondral regeneration in rabbit knees. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three different types of PRF scaffolds were generated from peripheral blood (Ch-PRF and L-PRF) and bone marrow combined with uncultured bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMM-PRF). The histological characteristics of these scaffolds were assessed via hematoxylin-eosin staining, PicroSirius red staining, and immunohistochemical staining. Osteochondral defects with a diameter of 3 mm and depth of 3 mm were created on the trochlear groove of the rabbit's femur. Different PRF scaffolds were then applied to treat the defects. A group of rabbits with induced osteochondral defects that were not treated with any scaffold was used as a control. Osteochondral tissue regeneration was assessed after 2, 4, and 6 weeks by macroscopy (using the Internal Cartilage Repair Society score, X-ray) and microscopy (hematoxylin-eosin stain, safranin O stain, toluidine stain, and Wakitani histological scale, immunohistochemistry), in addition to gene expression analysis of osteochondral markers. RESULTS Ch-PRF had a heterogeneous fibrin network structure and cellular population; L-PRF and BMM-PRF had a homogeneous structure with a uniform distribution of the fibrin network. Ch-PRF and L-PRF contained a population of CD45-positive leukocytes embedded in the fibrin network, while mononuclear cells in the BMM-PRF scaffold were positive for the pluripotent stem cell-specific antibody Oct-4. In comparison to the untreated group, the rabbits that were given the autologous graft displayed significantly improved healing of the articular cartilage tissue and of the subchondral bone. Regeneration was gradually observed after 2, 4, and 6 weeks of PRF scaffold treatment, which was particularly evident in the BMM-PRF group. CONCLUSIONS The combination of biomaterials with autologous platelet-rich fibrin and uncultured bone marrow mononuclear cells promoted osteochondral regeneration in a rabbit model more than platelet-rich fibrin material alone. Our results indicate that autologous platelet-rich fibrin scaffolds combined with uncultured bone marrow mononuclear cells applied in healing osteochondral lesions may represent a suitable treatment in addition to stem cell and biomaterial therapy.
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- Tung Nguyen-Thanh
- Faculty of Basic Science, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Ngo Quyen Street, Hue 49000, Vietnam
- Institute of Biomedicine, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Ngo Quyen Street, Hue 49000, Vietnam
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- Department of Histology, Embryology, Pathology and Forensic, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Ngo Quyen Street, Hue 49000, Vietnam
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Ngo Quyen Street, Hue 49000, Vietnam
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- Department of Histology, Embryology, Pathology and Forensic, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Ngo Quyen Street, Hue 49000, Vietnam
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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Curcumin Release from Biomaterials for Enhanced Tissue Regeneration Following Injury or Disease. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:bioengineering10020262. [PMID: 36829756 PMCID: PMC9951943 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10020262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Curcumin, a bioactive phenol derived from turmeric, is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial molecule. Although curcumin exhibits beneficial effects in its innate form, it is highly hydrophobic, which leads to poor water solubility and, consequently, low bioavailability. The lack of bioavailability limits curcumin's effectiveness as a treatment and restricts its use in clinical applications. Furthermore, to achieve beneficial, clinically relevant results, high doses of curcumin are required for systemic administration. Many researchers have utilized biomaterial carriers, including electrospun fibers, nanoparticles, hydrogels, and composite scaffolds, to overcome curcumin's principle therapeutic limitation of low bioavailability. By using biomaterials to deliver curcumin directly to injury sites, researchers have harnessed the beneficial natural properties of curcumin while providing scaffolding to support tissue regeneration. This review will provide an in-depth overview of the literature that utilizes biomaterial delivery of curcumin for tissue regeneration in injury and disease models.
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Nanocomposite Hydrogels as Functional Extracellular Matrices. Gels 2023; 9:gels9020153. [PMID: 36826323 PMCID: PMC9957407 DOI: 10.3390/gels9020153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Over recent years, nano-engineered materials have become an important component of artificial extracellular matrices. On one hand, these materials enable static enhancement of the bulk properties of cell scaffolds, for instance, they can alter mechanical properties or electrical conductivity, in order to better mimic the in vivo cell environment. Yet, many nanomaterials also exhibit dynamic, remotely tunable optical, electrical, magnetic, or acoustic properties, and therefore, can be used to non-invasively deliver localized, dynamic stimuli to cells cultured in artificial ECMs in three dimensions. Vice versa, the same, functional nanomaterials, can also report changing environmental conditions-whether or not, as a result of a dynamically applied stimulus-and as such provide means for wireless, long-term monitoring of the cell status inside the culture. In this review article, we present an overview of the technological advances regarding the incorporation of functional nanomaterials in artificial extracellular matrices, highlighting both passive and dynamically tunable nano-engineered components.
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Uzieliene I, Bironaite D, Pachaleva J, Bagdonas E, Sobolev A, Tsai WB, Kvedaras G, Bernotiene E. Chondroitin Sulfate-Tyramine-Based Hydrogels for Cartilage Tissue Repair. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:3451. [PMID: 36834862 PMCID: PMC9961510 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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The degradation of cartilage, due to trauma, mechanical load or diseases, results in abundant loss of extracellular matrix (ECM) integrity and development of osteoarthritis (OA). Chondroitin sulfate (CS) is a member of the highly sulfated glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and a primary component of cartilage tissue ECM. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of mechanical load on the chondrogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MCSs) encapsulated into CS-tyramine-gelatin (CS-Tyr/Gel) hydrogel in order to evaluate the suitability of this composite for OA cartilage regeneration studies in vitro. The CS-Tyr/Gel/BM-MSCs composite showed excellent biointegration on cartilage explants. The applied mild mechanical load stimulated the chondrogenic differentiation of BM-MSCs in CS-Tyr/Gel hydrogel (immunohistochemical collagen II staining). However, the stronger mechanical load had a negative effect on the human OA cartilage explants evaluated by the higher release of ECM components, such as the cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) and GAGs, compared to the not-compressed explants. Finally, the application of the CS-Tyr/Gel/BM-MSCs composite on the top of the OA cartilage explants decreased the release of COMP and GAGs from the cartilage explants. Data suggest that the CS-Tyr/Gel/BM-MSCs composite can protect the OA cartilage explants from the damaging effects of external mechanical stimuli. Therefore, it can be used for investigation of OA cartilage regenerative potential and mechanisms under the mechanical load in vitro with further perspectives of therapeutic application in vivo.
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- Ilona Uzieliene
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, LV-1006 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 104, Taiwan
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- Clinic of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, LT-03101 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania
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Ahmadian E, Eftekhari A, Janas D, Vahedi P. Nanofiber scaffolds based on extracellular matrix for articular cartilage engineering: A perspective. Nanotheranostics 2023; 7:61-69. [PMID: 36593799 PMCID: PMC9760364 DOI: 10.7150/ntno.78611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 63.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Articular cartilage has a low self-repair capacity due to the lack of vessels and nerves. In recent times, nanofiber scaffolds have been widely used for this purpose. The optimum nanofiber scaffold should stimulate new tissue's growth and mimic the articular cartilage nature. Furthermore, the characteristics of the scaffold should match those of the cellular matrix components of the native tissue to best merge with the target tissue. Therefore, selective modification of prefabricated scaffolds based on the structure of the repaired tissues is commonly conducted to promote restoring the tissue. A thorough analysis is required to find out the architectural features of scaffolds that are essential to make the treatment successful. The current review aims to target this challenge. The article highlights different optimization approaches of nanofibrous scaffolds for improved cartilage tissue engineering. In this context, the influence of the architecture of nanoscaffolds on performance is discussed in detail. Finally, based on the gathered information, a future outlook is provided to catalyze development in this promising field.
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- Elham Ahmadian
- Kidney Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran,✉ Corresponding authors: Aziz Eftekhari (), Dawid Janas (), Parviz Vahedi ()
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, B. Krzywoustego 4, 44-100, Gliwice, Poland,✉ Corresponding authors: Aziz Eftekhari (), Dawid Janas (), Parviz Vahedi ()
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh 78151-55158, Iran,✉ Corresponding authors: Aziz Eftekhari (), Dawid Janas (), Parviz Vahedi ()
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Zelinka A, Roelofs AJ, Kandel RA, De Bari C. Cellular therapy and tissue engineering for cartilage repair. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2022; 30:1547-1560. [PMID: 36150678 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2022.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Articular cartilage (AC) has limited capacity for repair. The first attempt to repair cartilage using tissue engineering was reported in 1977. Since then, cell-based interventions have entered clinical practice in orthopaedics, and several tissue engineering approaches to repair cartilage are in the translational pipeline towards clinical application. Classically, these involve a scaffold, substrate or matrix to provide structure, and cells such as chondrocytes or mesenchymal stromal cells to generate the tissue. We discuss the advantages and drawbacks of the use of various cell types, natural and synthetic scaffolds, multiphasic or gradient-based scaffolds, and self-organizing or self-assembling scaffold-free systems, for the engineering of cartilage constructs. Several challenges persist including achieving zonal tissue organization and integration with the surrounding tissue upon implantation. Approaches to improve cartilage thickness, organization and mechanical properties include mechanical stimulation, culture under hypoxic conditions, and stimulation with growth factors or other macromolecules. In addition, advanced technologies such as bioreactors, biosensors and 3D bioprinting are actively being explored. Understanding the underlying mechanisms of action of cell therapy and tissue engineering approaches will help improve and refine therapy development. Finally, we discuss recent studies of the intrinsic cellular and molecular mechanisms of cartilage repair that have identified novel signals and targets and are inspiring the development of molecular therapies to enhance the recruitment and cartilage reparative activity of joint-resident stem and progenitor cells. A one-fits-all solution is unrealistic, and identifying patients who will respond to a specific targeted treatment will be critical.
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- A Zelinka
- Lunenfeld Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health, Dept. Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Lunenfeld Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health, Dept. Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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- Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.
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3D Bioprinting of Smart Oxygen-Releasing Cartilage Scaffolds. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040252. [PMID: 36412893 PMCID: PMC9680294 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Three-dimensional bioprinting is a powerful technique for manufacturing improved engineered tissues. Three-dimensional bioprinted hydrogels have significantly advanced the medical field to repair cartilage tissue, allowing for such constructs to be loaded with different components, such as cells, nanoparticles, and/or drugs. Cartilage, as an avascular tissue, presents extreme difficulty in self-repair when it has been damaged. In this way, hydrogels with optimal chemical and physical properties have been researched to respond to external stimuli and release various bioactive agents to further promote a desired tissue response. For instance, methacryloyl gelatin (GelMA) is a type of modified hydrogel that allows for the encapsulation of cells, as well as oxygen-releasing nanoparticles that, in the presence of an aqueous medium and through controlled porosity and swelling, allow for internal and external environmental exchanges. This review explores the 3D bioprinting of hydrogels, with a particular focus on GelMA hydrogels, to repair cartilage tissue. Recent advances and future perspectives are described.
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Li J, Jiang H, Lv Z, Sun Z, Cheng C, Tan G, Wang M, Liu A, Sun H, Guo H, Chen F, Liu Z, Fei Y, Liu Y, Wu R, Xu X, Yan W, Jiang Q, Shi D. Articular fibrocartilage-targeted therapy by microtubule stabilization. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022; 8:eabn8420. [PMID: 36399569 PMCID: PMC9674280 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abn8420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The fibrocartilage presented on the joint surface was caused by cartilage injury or degeneration. There is still a lack of effective strategies for fibrocartilage. Here, we hypothesized that the fibrocartilage could be viewed as a raw material for the renewal of hyaline cartilage and proposed a previously unidentified strategy of cartilage regeneration, namely, "fibrocartilage hyalinization." Cytoskeleton remodeling plays a vital role in modifying the cellular phenotype. We identified that microtubule stabilization by docetaxel repressed cartilage fibrosis and increased the hyaline cartilage extracellular matrix. We further designed a fibrocartilage-targeted negatively charged thermosensitive hydrogel for the sustained delivery of docetaxel, which promoted fibrocartilage hyalinization in the cartilage defect model. Moreover, the mechanism of fibrocartilage hyalinization by microtubule stabilization was verified as the inhibition of Sparc (secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine). Together, our study suggested that articular fibrocartilage-targeted therapy in situ was a promising strategy for hyaline cartilage repair.
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- Jiawei Li
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, The Affiliated Nanjing Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210000 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing National Laboratory of Microstructures, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing, Nanjing, 210008 Jiangsu, P.R. China
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Hao Y, Wu C, Su Y, Curran J, Henstock JR, Tseng F. A 4D printed self-assembling PEGDA microscaffold fabricated by digital light processing for arthroscopic articular cartilage tissue engineering. PROGRESS IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 2022; 9:3-14. [PMID: 38333227 PMCID: PMC10851926 DOI: 10.1007/s40964-022-00360-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Articular cartilage in synovial joints such as the knee has limited capability to regenerate independently, and most clinical options for focal cartilage repair merely delay total joint replacement. Tissue engineering presents a repair strategy in which an injectable cell-laden scaffold material is used to reconstruct the joint in situ through mechanical stabilisation and cell-mediated regeneration. In this study, we designed and 3D-printed millimetre-scale micro-patterned PEGDA biomaterial microscaffolds which self-assemble through tessellation at a scale relevant for applications in osteochondral cartilage reconstruction. Using simulated chondral lesions in an in vitro model, a series of scaffold designs and viscous delivery solutions were assessed. Hexagonal microscaffolds (750 μm x 300 μm) demonstrated the best coverage of a model cartilage lesion (at 73.3%) when injected with a 1% methyl cellulose solution. When chondrocytes were introduced to the biomaterial via a collagen hydrogel, they successfully engrafted with the printed microscaffolds and survived for at least 14 days in vitro, showing the feasibility of reconstructing stratified cartilaginous tissue using this strategy. Our study demonstrates a promising application of this 4D-printed injectable technique for future clinical applications in osteochondral tissue engineering. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40964-022-00360-0.
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- Yunjie Hao
- Department of Engineering and System Science, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013 Taiwan
- Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace, School of Engineering, Harrison Hughes Building, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GH U.K
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- Department of Engineering and System Science, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013 Taiwan
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- Department of Engineering and System Science, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013 Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace, School of Engineering, Harrison Hughes Building, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GH U.K
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- Institute of Life Course & Medical Sciences, William Henry Duncan Building, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L7 8TX U.K
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- Department of Engineering and System Science, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013 Taiwan
- Department of Engineering and System Science, Frontier Research Centre On Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013 Taiwan
- Research Centre for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2, Academia Rd., Nankang, 11529 Taipei Taiwan
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Nanogels: Update on the methods of synthesis and applications for cardiovascular and neurological complications. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Dexamethasone loaded injectable, self-healing hydrogel microspheresbased on UPy-functionalized Gelatin/ZnHAp physical network promotes bone regeneration. Int J Pharm 2022; 626:122196. [PMID: 36115467 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Biopolymer-based injectable hydrogels provide great potential as bone tissue engineering (BTE) scaffolds on account of biocompatibility, and pore interconnectivity that enables delivery of cells and/or signaling molecules for bone repair. Recently, Gelatin hydrogels based on H-bonds were considered in response to concerns around the chemical crosslinking agents. In this study, a self-healing gelatin hydrogel with remarkable compressive and self-healing properties was prepared via formation of quadruple hydrogen bonds between ureidopyrimidinon functional groups, which were substituted on NH2 groups of gelatin(GelUPy). Degree of substitution controls properties of the resulting hydrogel from a shape- memory hydrogel (100% substitution), to a hydrogel (about 80%), to this self-healing hydrogel (about 40%). We report a strategy that adopts an emulsion synthesis approach to delivery of dexamethasone and Ca/Zn ions from injectable self-healing GelUPy hydrogel (GelUPy-ZnHApUPy-DEX), to induce osteogenic differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells, in vitro, and enhance bone regeneration in a cranial bone defect in a rat model. We show that key properties of the composite hydrogels, including mechanical properties, and release behavior of DEX are a match to the requirements of BTE. Overall, our results demonstrate that this self-healing gelatin approach is a promising strategy to enhance bone regeneration through a minimally invasive procedure.
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Li T, Shi C, Mi Z, Xu H, Xu J, Wang L, Zhang X. Biocompatible puerarin injectable-hydrogel using self-assembly tetrapeptide for local treatment of osteoarthritis in rats. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Zhu S, Li Y, He Z, Ji L, Zhang W, Tong Y, Luo J, Yu D, Zhang Q, Bi Q. Advanced injectable hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:954501. [PMID: 36159703 PMCID: PMC9493100 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.954501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The rapid development of tissue engineering makes it an effective strategy for repairing cartilage defects. The significant advantages of injectable hydrogels for cartilage injury include the properties of natural extracellular matrix (ECM), good biocompatibility, and strong plasticity to adapt to irregular cartilage defect surfaces. These inherent properties make injectable hydrogels a promising tool for cartilage tissue engineering. This paper reviews the research progress on advanced injectable hydrogels. The cross-linking method and structure of injectable hydrogels are thoroughly discussed. Furthermore, polymers, cells, and stimulators commonly used in the preparation of injectable hydrogels are thoroughly reviewed. Finally, we summarize the research progress of the latest advanced hydrogels for cartilage repair and the future challenges for injectable hydrogels.
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- Senbo Zhu
- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Operating Room, Department of Nursing, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Garkal A, Bangar P, Rajput A, Pingale P, Dhas N, Sami A, Mathur K, Joshi S, Dhuri S, Parikh D, Mutalik S, Mehta T. Long-acting formulation strategies for protein and peptide delivery in the treatment of PSED. J Control Release 2022; 350:538-568. [PMID: 36030993 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.08.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The invigoration of protein and peptides in serious eye disease includes age-related macular degeneration, choroidal neovascularization, retinal neovascularization, and diabetic retinopathy. The transportation of macromolecules like aptamers, recombinant proteins, and monoclonal antibodies to the posterior segment of the eye is challenging due to their high molecular weight, rapid degradation, and low solubility. Moreover, it requires frequent administration for prolonged therapy. The long-acting novel formulation strategies are helpful to overcome these issues and provide superior therapy. It avoids frequent administration, improves stability, high retention time, and avoids burst release. This review briefly enlightens posterior segments of eye diseases with their diagnosis techniques and treatments. This article mainly focuses on recent advanced approaches like intravitreal implants and injectables, electrospun injectables, 3D printed drug-loaded implants, nanostructure thin-film polymer devices encapsulated cell technology-based intravitreal implants, injectable and depots, microneedles, PDS with ranibizumab, polymer nanoparticles, inorganic nanoparticles, hydrogels and microparticles for delivering macromolecules in the eye for intended therapy. Furthermore, novel techniques like aptamer, small Interference RNA, and stem cell therapy were also discussed. It is predicted that these systems will make revolutionary changes in treating posterior segment eye diseases in future.
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- Atul Garkal
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune, Maharashtra 411038, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, GES's Sir Dr. M.S. Gosavi College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Nashik, Maharashtra 422005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481, India.
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Augmented Marrow Stimulation: Drilling Techniques and Scaffold Options. OPER TECHN SPORT MED 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.otsm.2022.150958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Bertsch P, Diba M, Mooney DJ, Leeuwenburgh SCG. Self-Healing Injectable Hydrogels for Tissue Regeneration. Chem Rev 2022; 123:834-873. [PMID: 35930422 PMCID: PMC9881015 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 225] [Impact Index Per Article: 112.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Biomaterials with the ability to self-heal and recover their structural integrity offer many advantages for applications in biomedicine. The past decade has witnessed the rapid emergence of a new class of self-healing biomaterials commonly termed injectable, or printable in the context of 3D printing. These self-healing injectable biomaterials, mostly hydrogels and other soft condensed matter based on reversible chemistry, are able to temporarily fluidize under shear stress and subsequently recover their original mechanical properties. Self-healing injectable hydrogels offer distinct advantages compared to traditional biomaterials. Most notably, they can be administered in a locally targeted and minimally invasive manner through a narrow syringe without the need for invasive surgery. Their moldability allows for a patient-specific intervention and shows great prospects for personalized medicine. Injected hydrogels can facilitate tissue regeneration in multiple ways owing to their viscoelastic and diffusive nature, ranging from simple mechanical support, spatiotemporally controlled delivery of cells or therapeutics, to local recruitment and modulation of host cells to promote tissue regeneration. Consequently, self-healing injectable hydrogels have been at the forefront of many cutting-edge tissue regeneration strategies. This study provides a critical review of the current state of self-healing injectable hydrogels for tissue regeneration. As key challenges toward further maturation of this exciting research field, we identify (i) the trade-off between the self-healing and injectability of hydrogels vs their physical stability, (ii) the lack of consensus on rheological characterization and quantitative benchmarks for self-healing injectable hydrogels, particularly regarding the capillary flow in syringes, and (iii) practical limitations regarding translation toward therapeutically effective formulations for regeneration of specific tissues. Hence, here we (i) review chemical and physical design strategies for self-healing injectable hydrogels, (ii) provide a practical guide for their rheological analysis, and (iii) showcase their applicability for regeneration of various tissues and 3D printing of complex tissues and organoids.
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- Pascal Bertsch
- Department
of Dentistry-Regenerative Biomaterials, Radboud Institute for Molecular
Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical
Center, 6525 EX Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Dentistry-Regenerative Biomaterials, Radboud Institute for Molecular
Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical
Center, 6525 EX Nijmegen, The Netherlands,John
A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States,Wyss
Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- John
A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States,Wyss
Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department
of Dentistry-Regenerative Biomaterials, Radboud Institute for Molecular
Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical
Center, 6525 EX Nijmegen, The Netherlands,
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Zheng D, Chen T, Han L, Lv S, Yin J, Yang K, Wang Y, Xu N. Synergetic integrations of bone marrow stem cells and transforming growth factor-β1 loaded chitosan nanoparticles blended silk fibroin injectable hydrogel to enhance repair and regeneration potential in articular cartilage tissue. Int Wound J 2022; 19:1023-1038. [PMID: 35266304 PMCID: PMC9284642 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The cartilage repair and regeneration show inadequate self-healing capability and have some complications, which are inordinate challenges in clinical therapy. Biopolymeric injectable hydrogels, a prominent type of cell-carrier as well tissue engineering scaffolding materials, establish promising therapeutic potential of stem cell-based cartilage-regeneration treatment. In addition, injectable scaffolding biomaterial should have rapid gelation properties with adequate rheological and mechanical properties. In the present investigation, we developed and fabricated the macromolecular silk fibroin blended with polylysine modified chitosan polymer (SF/PCS) using thermal-sensitive glycerophosphate (GP), which contains effective gelation ability, morphology, porosity and also has enhanced mechanical properties to induce physical applicability, cell proliferation and nutrient exchange in the cell-based treatment. The developed and optimised injectable hydrogel group has good biocompatibility with human fibroblast (L929) cells and bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Additionally, it was found that SF/PCS hydrogel group could sustainably release TGF-β1 and efficiently regulate cartilage-specific and inflammatory-related gene expressions. Finally, the cartilage-regeneration potential of the hydrogel groups embedded with and without BMSCs were evaluated in SD rat models under histopathological analysis, which showed promising cartilage repair. Overall, we conclude that the TGF-β1-SF/PCS injectable hydrogel demonstrates enhanced in vitro and in vivo tissue regeneration properties, which lead to efficacious therapeutic potential in cartilage regeneration.
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- Dong Zheng
- Department of OrthopedicsThe Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityChangzhouChina
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Joint SurgeryNanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsThe Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityChangzhouChina
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou UniversityChangzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsThe Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityChangzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsThe Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityChangzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsThe Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityChangzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsThe Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityChangzhouChina
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Taaca KLM, Prieto EI, Vasquez MR. Current Trends in Biomedical Hydrogels: From Traditional Crosslinking to Plasma-Assisted Synthesis. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:2560. [PMID: 35808607 PMCID: PMC9268762 DOI: 10.3390/polym14132560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The use of materials to restore or replace the functions of damaged body parts has been proven historically. Any material can be considered as a biomaterial as long as it performs its biological function and does not cause adverse effects to the host. With the increasing demands for biofunctionality, biomaterials nowadays may not only encompass inertness but also specialized utility towards the target biological application. A hydrogel is a biomaterial with a 3D network made of hydrophilic polymers. It is regarded as one of the earliest biomaterials developed for human use. The preparation of hydrogel is often attributed to the polymerization of monomers or crosslinking of hydrophilic polymers to achieve the desired ability to hold large amounts of aqueous solvents and biological fluids. The generation of hydrogels, however, is shifting towards developing hydrogels through the aid of enabling technologies. This review provides the evolution of hydrogels and the different approaches considered for hydrogel preparation. Further, this review presents the plasma process as an enabling technology for tailoring hydrogel properties. The mechanism of plasma-assisted treatment during hydrogel synthesis and the current use of the plasma-treated hydrogels are also discussed.
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- Kathrina Lois M. Taaca
- Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
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- National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, College of Science, National Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines;
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- Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
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Shi J, Wang D, Wang H, Yang X, Gu S, Wang Y, Chen Z, Chen Y, Gao J, Yu L, Ding J. An injectable hemostatic PEG-based hydrogel with on-demand dissolution features for emergency care. Acta Biomater 2022; 145:106-121. [PMID: 35436591 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Uncontrolled bleeding from internal noncompressible wounds is a major cause of prehospital death in military personnel and civilian populations. An ideal hemostatic sealant for emergency care should quickly control blood loss and be removed without debridement for the follow-up treatment in the operating room, yet the lack of suitable materials to meet both requirements is the bottleneck. Herein, we suggest an injectable and dissolvable hydrogel sealant for hemorrhage management of noncompressible wounds. To this end, a 4-arm poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) crosslinker modified with thioester linkages and terminated with aldehyde groups is designed and synthesized, and to modulate the gel properties and make it suitable as a hemostatic sealant, a mixed amino component composed of poly(ethylene imine) and adipic dihydrazide is employed to react with the PEG crosslinker to form the adhesive and elastic sealant for the first time. The aldehyde groups provide the adhesion to the tissues, and the amino component affords the procoagulant ability. More importantly, the thioester moieties allow the on-demand dissolution of sealant via a thiol-thioester exchange reaction upon exposure to an exogenous thiolate solution. In the rat femoral artery puncture and liver injury models, the administration of the hydrogel sealant dramatically reduces blood loss, and its subsequent removal does not induce rebleeding. Consequently, this hydrogel sealant with the unique feature of on-demand dissolution can not only efficiently control bleeding in emergent scenarios, but also allow non-traumatic re-exposure of wounds during subsequent surgical care. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Sealants, adhesives or hemostatic dressings currently used in emergency situations not only require manual pressure to control bleeding, but also face removal by cutting and mechanical debridement to enable eventual surgical treatment. In this study, we design and develop an injectable and adhesive hydrogel sealant with good procoagulant capacity and on-demand dissolution feature. The application of the hydrogel sealant substantially reduces bleeding from internal noncompressible wounds without the need for direct pressure, and demonstrates for the first time that its controlled removal without debridement does not cause rebleeding. Considering that there are currently no commercial wound sealant systems with the feature of on-demand dissolution, the hydrogel sealant developed by us is expected to address an unmet clinical need.
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- Jiayue Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital and School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital and School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital and School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital and School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital and School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital and School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital and School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital and School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital and School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital and School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital and School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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Fabrication of Anti-Oxidant Curcumin loaded Ceria Nanoclusters for the novel Delivery system to Prevention of Selenite-Induced Cataract Therapy in Alleviating Diabetic Cataract. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Ding X, Gao J, Yu X, Shi J, Chen J, Yu L, Chen S, Ding J. 3D-Printed Porous Scaffolds of Hydrogels Modified with TGF-β1 Binding Peptides to Promote In Vivo Cartilage Regeneration and Animal Gait Restoration. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:15982-15995. [PMID: 35363484 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c00761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The treatment of cartilage injury and osteoarthritis has been a classic problem for many years. The idea of in situ tissue regeneration paves a way for osteochondral repair in vivo. Herein, a hydrogel scaffold linked with bioactive peptides that can selectively adsorb transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) was hypothesized to not only afford cell ingrowth space but also induce the endogenous TGF-β1 recruitment for chondrogenesis promotion. In this study, bilayered porous scaffolds with gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogels as a matrix were constructed via three-dimensional (3D) printing, of which the upper layer was covalently bound with bioactive peptides that can adsorb TGF-β1 for cartilage repair and the lower layer was blended with hydroxyapatite for subchondral regeneration. The scaffolds showed promising therapeutic efficacy proved by cartilage and osteogenic induction in vitro and osteochondral repair of rats in vivo. In particular, the animal gait behavior was recovered after the in situ tissue regeneration, and the corresponding gait analysis demonstrated the promotion of tissue regeneration induced by the porous hydrogels with the binding peptides.
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- Xiaoquan Ding
- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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Cai C, Tang J, Zhang Y, Rao W, Cao D, Guo W, Yu L, Ding J. Intelligent Paper-Free Sprayable Skin Mask Based on an In Situ Formed Janus Hydrogel of an Environmentally Friendly Polymer. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2102654. [PMID: 35286021 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202102654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Traditional skin care masks usually use a piece of paper to hold the aqueous essences, which are not environmentally friendly and not easy to use. While a paper-free mask is desired, it is faced with a dilemma of moisture holding and rapid release of encapsulated bioactive substances. Herein, a paper-free sprayable skin mask is designed from an intelligent material-a thermogel which undergoes sol-gel-suspension transitions upon heating-to solve this dilemma. A synthesized block copolymer of poly(ethylene glycol) and poly(lactide-co-glycolide) with appropriate ratios can be dissolved in water, and thus easily mixed with a biological substance. The mixture is sprayable. After spraying, a Janus film is formed in situ with a physical gel on the outside and a suspension on the inside facing skin. Thus, both moisture holding and rapid release are achieved. Such a thermogel composed of biodegradable amphiphilic block copolymers loaded with nicotinamide as a skin mask is verified to reduce pigmentation on a 3D pigmented reconstructed epidermis model and further in a clinical study. This work might be stimulating for investigations and applications of biodegradable and intelligent soft matter in the fields of drug delivery and regenerative medicine.
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- Caiyun Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai 200438 China
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Gupta A, Lee J, Ghosh T, Nguyen VQ, Dey A, Yoon B, Um W, Park JH. Polymeric Hydrogels for Controlled Drug Delivery to Treat Arthritis. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:540. [PMID: 35335915 PMCID: PMC8948938 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14030540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are disabling musculoskeletal disorders that affect joints and cartilage and may lead to bone degeneration. Conventional delivery of anti-arthritic agents is limited due to short intra-articular half-life and toxicities. Innovations in polymer chemistry have led to advancements in hydrogel technology, offering a versatile drug delivery platform exhibiting tissue-like properties with tunable drug loading and high residence time properties This review discusses the advantages and drawbacks of polymeric materials along with their modifications as well as their applications for fabricating hydrogels loaded with therapeutic agents (small molecule drugs, immunotherapeutic agents, and cells). Emphasis is given to the biological potentialities of hydrogel hybrid systems/micro-and nanotechnology-integrated hydrogels as promising tools. Applications for facile tuning of therapeutic drug loading, maintaining long-term release, and consequently improving therapeutic outcome and patient compliance in arthritis are detailed. This review also suggests the advantages, challenges, and future perspectives of hydrogels loaded with anti-arthritic agents with high therapeutic potential that may alter the landscape of currently available arthritis treatment modalities.
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- Anuradha Gupta
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (A.G.); (J.L.); (T.G.); (V.Q.N.); (A.D.); (B.Y.); (W.U.)
- Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea
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Recent Developments in Hyaluronic Acid-Based Hydrogels for Cartilage Tissue Engineering Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14040839. [PMID: 35215752 PMCID: PMC8963043 DOI: 10.3390/polym14040839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Articular cartilage lesions resulting from injurious impact, recurring loading, joint malalignment, etc., are very common and encompass the risk of evolving to serious cartilage diseases such as osteoarthritis. To date, cartilage injuries are typically treated via operative procedures such as autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) and microfracture, which are characterized by low patient compliance. Accordingly, cartilage tissue engineering (CTE) has received a lot of interest. Cell-laden hydrogels are favorable candidates for cartilage repair since they resemble the native tissue environment and promote the formation of extracellular matrix. Various types of hydrogels have been developed so far for CTE applications based on both natural and synthetic biomaterials. Among these materials, hyaluronic acid (HA), a principal component of the cartilage tissue which can be easily modified and biofunctionalized, has been favored for the development of hydrogels since it interacts with cell surface receptors, supports the growth of chondrocytes and promotes the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells to chondrocytes. The present work reviews the various types of HA-based hydrogels (e.g., in situ forming hydrogels, cryogels, microgels and three-dimensional (3D)-bioprinted hydrogel constructs) that have been used for cartilage repair, specially focusing on the results of their preclinical and clinical assessment.
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Zare P, Pezeshki-Modaress M, Davachi SM, Chahsetareh H, Simorgh S, Asgari N, Haramshahi MA, Alizadeh R, Bagher Z, Farhadi M. An additive manufacturing-based 3D printed poly ɛ-caprolactone/alginate sulfate/extracellular matrix construct for nasal cartilage regeneration. J Biomed Mater Res A 2022; 110:1199-1209. [PMID: 35098649 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Various composite scaffolds with different fabrication techniques have been applied in cartilage tissue engineering. In this study, poly ɛ-caprolactone (PCL) was printed by fused deposition modeling method, and the prepared scaffold was filled with Alginate (Alg): Alginate-Sulfate (Alg-Sul) hydrogel to provide a better biomimetic environment and emulate the structure of glycosaminoglycans properly. Furthermore, to enhance chondrogenesis, different concentrations of decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) were added to the hydrogel. For cellular analyses, the adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells were seeded on the hydrogel and the results of MTT assay, live/dead staining, and SEM images revealed that the scaffold with 1% dECM had better viscosity, cell viability, and proliferation. The study was conducted on the optimized scaffold (1% dECM) to determine mechanical characteristics, chondrogenic differentiation, and results demonstrated that the scaffold showed mechanical similarity to the native nasal cartilage tissue along with possessing appropriate biochemical features, which makes this new formulation based on PCL/dECM/Alg:Alg-Sul a promising candidate for further in-vivo studies.
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- Pariya Zare
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas, USA
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Science and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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