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Urbaniak T, Piszko P, Kubies D, Podgórniak Z, Pop-Georgievski O, Riedel T, Szustakiewicz K, Musiał W. Layer-by-layer assembly of poly-l-lysine/hyaluronic acid protein reservoirs on poly(glycerol sebacate) surfaces. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2023; 193:274-284. [PMID: 37924853 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2023.10.023] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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The modification of biomaterial surfaces has become increasingly relevant in the context of ongoing advancements in tissue engineering applications and the development of tissue-mimicking polymer materials. In this study, we investigated the layer-by-layer (LbL) deposition of polyelectrolyte multilayer protein reservoirs consisting of poly-l-lysine (PLL) and hyaluronic acid (HA) on the hydrophobic surface of poly(glycerol sebacate) (PGS) elastomer. Using the methods of isothermal titration calorimetry and surface plasmon resonance, we systematically investigated the interactions between the polyelectrolytes and evaluated the deposition process in real time, providing insight into the phenomena associated with film assembly. PLL/HA LbL films deposited on PGS showed an exceptional ability to incorporate bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) compared to other growth factors tested, thus highlighting the potential of PLL/HA LbL films for osteoregenerative applications. The concentration of HA solution used for film assembly did not affect the thickness and topography of the (PLL/HA)10 films, but had a notable impact on the hydrophilicity of the PGS surface and the BMP-2 release kinetics. The release kinetics were successfully described using the Weibull model and hyperbolic tangent function, underscoring the potential of these less frequently used models to compare the protein release from LbL protein reservoirs.
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- Tomasz Urbaniak
- Department of Physical Chemistry and Biophysics, Pharmaceutical Faculty, Wrocław Medical University, Borowska 211, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Polymer Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wyb. Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Heyrovsky Square 2, 162 06 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Biophysics, Pharmaceutical Faculty, Wrocław Medical University, Borowska 211, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Heyrovsky Square 2, 162 06 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Heyrovsky Square 2, 162 06 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Polymer Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wyb. Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Biophysics, Pharmaceutical Faculty, Wrocław Medical University, Borowska 211, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland.
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Lu YT, Hung PT, Zeng K, Menzel M, Schmelzer CEH, Zhang K, Groth T. Sustained growth factor delivery from bioactive PNIPAM-grafted-chitosan/heparin multilayers as a tool to promote growth and migration of cells. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 154:213589. [PMID: 37598438 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213589] [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: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Delivery of growth factors (GFs) is challenging for regulation of cell proliferation and differentiation due to their rapid inactivation under physiological conditions. Here, a bioactive polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEM) is engineered by the combination of thermoresponsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) and glycosaminoglycans to be used as reservoir for GF storage. PNIPAM-grafted-chitosan (PChi) with two degrees of substitution (DS) are synthesized, namely LMW* (DS 0.14) and HMW (DS 0.03), by grafting low (2 kDa) and high (10 kDa) molecular weight of PNIPAM on the backbone of chitosan (Chi) to be employed as polycations to form PEM with the polyanion heparin (Hep) at pH 4. Subsequently, PEMs are chemically crosslinked to improve their stability at physiological pH 7.4. Resulting surface and mechanical properties indicate that PEM containing HMW is responsive to temperature at 20 °C and 37 °C, while LMW is not. More importantly, Hep as terminal layer combined with HMW allows not only a better retention of the adhesive protein vitronectin but also a sustained release of FGF-2 at 37 °C. With the synergistic effect of vitronectin and matrix-bound FGF-2, significant promotion on adhesion, proliferation, and migration of 3T3 mouse embryonic fibroblasts is achieved on HMW-containing PEM compared to Chi-containing PEM and exogenously added FGF-2. Thus, PEM containing PNIPAM in combination with bioactive glycosaminoglycans like Hep represents a versatile approach to fabricate a GF delivery system for efficient cell culture, which can be potentially served as cell culture substrate for production of (stem) cells and bioactive wound dressing for tissue regeneration.
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- Yi-Tung Lu
- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse 4, 06120 Halle, Saale, Germany
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse 4, 06120 Halle, Saale, Germany
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- Sustainable Materials and Chemistry, Dept. Wood Technology and Wood-based Composites, University of Göttingen, Büsgenweg 4, D-37077 Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Macromolecular Materials, Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems (IMWS), Walter-Hülse-Str. 1, 06120 Halle, Saale, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Material Research, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse, 06120 Halle, Saale, Germany
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- Sustainable Materials and Chemistry, Dept. Wood Technology and Wood-based Composites, University of Göttingen, Büsgenweg 4, D-37077 Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse 4, 06120 Halle, Saale, Germany; Interdisciplinary Center of Material Research, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse, 06120 Halle, Saale, Germany.
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Haseli M, Pinzon-Herrera L, Almodovar J. Crosslinked Layered Surfaces of Heparin and Poly(L-Lysine) Enhance Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Behavior in the Presence of Soluble Interferon Gamma. Cells Tissues Organs 2023; 212:8-20. [PMID: 34937023 DOI: 10.1159/000521609] [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: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Human mesenchymal stromal cells (hMSCs) are multipotent cells that have been proposed for the treatment of immune-mediated diseases. Culturing hMSCs on tissue culture plastic reduces their therapeutic potential in part due to the lack of extracellular matrix components. The aim of this study is to evaluate multilayers of heparin and poly(L-lysine) (HEP/PLL) as a bioactive surface for hMSCs stimulated with soluble interferon gamma (IFN-γ). Multilayers were formed, via layer-by-layer assembly, with HEP as the final layer and supplemented with IFN-γ in the culture medium. Multilayer construction and chemistry were confirmed using Azure A staining, quartz crystal microbalance, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. hMSCs adhesion, viability, and differentiation, were assessed. Results showed that (HEP/PLL) multilayer coatings were poorly adhesive for hMSCs. However, performing chemical crosslinking using 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide and N-hydroxysuccinimide significantly enhanced hMSCs adhesion and viability. The immunosuppressive properties of hMSCs cultured on crosslinked (HEP/PLL) multilayers were confirmed by measuring indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase activity. Lastly, hMSCs cultured on crosslinked (HEP/PLL) multilayers in the presence of soluble IFN- γ successfully differentiated towards the osteogenic and adipogenic lineages as confirmed by Alizarin red, and oil-red O staining, as well as alkaline phosphatase activity. This study suggests that crosslinked (HEP/PLL) films can modulate hMSCs response to soluble factors, which may improve hMSCs-based therapies aimed at treating several immune diseases.
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- Mahsa Haseli
- Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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- Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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- Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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Lu YT, Zeng K, Fuhrmann B, Woelk C, Zhang K, Groth T. Engineering of Stable Cross-Linked Multilayers Based on Thermo-Responsive PNIPAM- Grafted-Chitosan/Heparin to Tailor Their Physiochemical Properties and Biocompatibility. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:29550-29562. [PMID: 35737877 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c05297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The thermo-responsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) is ubiquitously applied in controlled drug release and tissue engineering. However, the lack of bioactivity of PNIPAM restricts its use in cell-containing systems being a thermo-responsive adhesive substratum with no regulating effect on cell growth and differentiation. In this study, integrating PNIPAM with chitosan into PNIPAM-grafted-chitosan (PNIPAM-Chi) allows a layer-by-layer assembly with bioactive heparin to fabricate PNIPAM-modified polyelectrolyte multilayers (PNIPAM-PEMs). Grafting PNIPAM chains of either 2 (LMW) or 10 kDa (HMW) on the chitosan backbone influences the cloud point (CP) temperature in the range from 31 to 33 °C. PNIPAM-Chi with either a higher molecular weight or a higher degree of substitution of PNIPAM chains exhibiting a significant increase in diameter above CP as ensured by dynamic light scattering is selected to fabricate PEM with heparin as a polyanion at pH 4. Little difference of layer growth is detected between the chosen PNIPAM-Chi used as polycations by surface plasmon resonance, while multilayers formed with HMW-0.02 are more hydrated and show striking swelling-and-shrinking abilities when studied with quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring. Subsequently, the multilayers are covalently cross-linked using 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide/N-hydroxysuccinimide to strengthen the stability of the systems under physiological conditions. Ellipsometry results confirm the layer integrity after exposure to the physiological buffer at pH 7.4 compared to those without cross-linking. Moreover, significantly higher adhesion and more spreading of C3H10T1/2 multipotent embryonic mouse fibroblasts on cross-linked PEMs, particularly with heparin terminal layers, are observed owing to the bioactivity of heparin. The slightly more hydrophobic surfaces of cross-linked PNIPAM-PEMs at 37 °C also increase cell attachment and growth. Thus, layer-by-layer constructed PNIPAM-PEM with cross-linking represents an interesting cell culture system that can be potentially employed for thermally uploading and controlled release of growth factors that further promotes tissue regeneration.
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- Yi-Tung Lu
- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse 4, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Wood Technology and Wood-based Composites, Georg-August-University of Göttingen, Büsgenweg 4, 37077 Göttingen, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Material Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06099 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, 04317 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Wood Technology and Wood-based Composites, Georg-August-University of Göttingen, Büsgenweg 4, 37077 Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse 4, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
- Interdisciplinary Center of Material Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06099 Halle (Saale), Germany
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Schirmer U, Ludolph J, Rothe H, Hauptmann N, Behrens C, Bittrich E, Schliephake H, Liefeith K. Tailored Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Systems by Variation of Polyelectrolyte Composition and EDC/NHS Cross-Linking: Physicochemical Characterization and In Vitro Evaluation. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12122054. [PMID: 35745395 PMCID: PMC9228333 DOI: 10.3390/nano12122054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The layer-by-layer (LbL) self-assembly technique is an effective method to immobilize components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) such as collagen and heparin onto, e.g., implant surfaces/medical devices with the aim of forming polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEMs). Increasing evidence even suggests that cross-linking influences the physicochemical character of PEM films since mechanical cues inherent to the substrate may be as important as its chemical nature to influence the cellular behavior. In this study, for the first-time different collagen/heparin films have been prepared and cross-linked with EDC/NHS chemistry. Quartz crystal microbalance, zeta potential analyzer, diffuse reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy and ellipsometry were used to characterize film growth, stiffness, and topography of different film systems. The analysis of all data proves a nearly linear film growth for all PEM systems, the efficacy of cross-linking and the corresponding changes in the film rigidity after cross-linking and an appropriate surface topography. Furthermore, preliminary cell culture experiments illustrated those cellular processes correlate roughly with the quantity of newly created covalent amide bonds. This allows a precise adjustment of the physicochemical properties of the selected film architecture regarding the desired application and target cells. It could be shown that collagen improves the biocompatibility of heparin containing PEMs and due to their ECM-analogue nature both molecules are ideal candidates intended to be used for any biomedical application with a certain preference to improve the performance of bone implants or bone augmentation strategies.
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- Uwe Schirmer
- Institute for Bioprocessing and Analytical Measurement Techniques, 37308 Heiligenstadt, Germany; (U.S.); (J.L.); (H.R.); (N.H.)
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- Institute for Bioprocessing and Analytical Measurement Techniques, 37308 Heiligenstadt, Germany; (U.S.); (J.L.); (H.R.); (N.H.)
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- Institute for Bioprocessing and Analytical Measurement Techniques, 37308 Heiligenstadt, Germany; (U.S.); (J.L.); (H.R.); (N.H.)
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- Institute for Bioprocessing and Analytical Measurement Techniques, 37308 Heiligenstadt, Germany; (U.S.); (J.L.); (H.R.); (N.H.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, George-Augusta-University, 37075 Goettingen, Germany; (C.B.); (H.S.)
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- Center Macromolecular Structure Analysis, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research, 01005 Dresden, Germany;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, George-Augusta-University, 37075 Goettingen, Germany; (C.B.); (H.S.)
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- Institute for Bioprocessing and Analytical Measurement Techniques, 37308 Heiligenstadt, Germany; (U.S.); (J.L.); (H.R.); (N.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.:+49-3606-671500
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Zarrintaj P, Ghorbani S, Barani M, Singh Chauhan NP, Khodadadi Yazdi M, Saeb MR, Ramsey JD, Hamblin MR, Mozafari M, Mostafavi E. Polylysine for skin regeneration: A review of recent advances and future perspectives. Bioeng Transl Med 2022; 7:e10261. [PMID: 35111953 PMCID: PMC8780928 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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There have been several attempts to find promising biomaterials for skin regeneration, among which polylysine (a homopolypeptide) has shown benefits in the regeneration and treatment of skin disorders. This class of biomaterials has shown exceptional abilities due to their macromolecular structure. Polylysine-based biomaterials can be used as tissue engineering scaffolds for skin regeneration, and as drug carriers or even gene delivery vectors for the treatment of skin diseases. In addition, polylysine can play a preservative role in extending the lifetime of skin tissue by minimizing the appearance of photodamaged skin. Research on polylysine is growing today, opening new scenarios that expand the potential of these biomaterials from traditional treatments to a new era of tissue regeneration. This review aims to address the basic concepts, recent trends, and prospects of polylysine-based biomaterials for skin regeneration. Undoubtedly, this class of biomaterials needs further evaluations and explorations, and many critical questions have yet to be answered.
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- Payam Zarrintaj
- School of Chemical EngineeringOklahoma State UniversityStillwaterOklahomaUSA
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- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO)Aarhus UniversityAarhusDenmark
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- Medical Mycology and Bacteriology Research CenterKerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran
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- Department of Polymer Technology, Faculty of ChemistryGdańsk University of TechnologyGdańskPoland
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- School of Chemical EngineeringOklahoma State UniversityStillwaterOklahomaUSA
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health ScienceUniversity of JohannesburgSouth Africa
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- Department of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in MedicineIran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
- Present address:
Lunenfeld‐Tanenbaum Research InstituteMount Sinai Hospital, University of TorontoTorontoONCanada.
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- Stanford Cardiovascular InstituteStanford University School of MedicineStanfordCaliforniaUSA
- Department of MedicineStanford University School of MedicineStanfordCaliforniaUSA
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Vikulina AS, Campbell J. Biopolymer-Based Multilayer Capsules and Beads Made via Templating: Advantages, Hurdles and Perspectives. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2502. [PMID: 34684943 PMCID: PMC8537085 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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One of the undeniable trends in modern bioengineering and nanotechnology is the use of various biomolecules, primarily of a polymeric nature, for the design and formulation of novel functional materials for controlled and targeted drug delivery, bioimaging and theranostics, tissue engineering, and other bioapplications. Biocompatibility, biodegradability, the possibility of replicating natural cellular microenvironments, and the minimal toxicity typical of biogenic polymers are features that have secured a growing interest in them as the building blocks for biomaterials of the fourth generation. Many recent studies showed the promise of the hard-templating approach for the fabrication of nano- and microparticles utilizing biopolymers. This review covers these studies, bringing together up-to-date knowledge on biopolymer-based multilayer capsules and beads, critically assessing the progress made in this field of research, and outlining the current challenges and perspectives of these architectures. According to the classification of the templates, the review sequentially considers biopolymer structures templated on non-porous particles, porous particles, and crystal drugs. Opportunities for the functionalization of biopolymer-based capsules to tailor them toward specific bioapplications is highlighted in a separate section.
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- Anna S. Vikulina
- Department of Theory and Bio-Systems, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg, 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
- Bavarian Polymer Institute, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Dr.-Mack-Straße, 77, 90762 Fürth, Germany
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK;
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Amorim S, Pashkuleva I, Reis CA, Reis RL, Pires RA. Tunable layer-by-layer films containing hyaluronic acid and their interactions with CD44. J Mater Chem B 2021; 8:3880-3885. [PMID: 32222753 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb00407c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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We report on the development of layer-by-layer (LbL) constructs whose viscoelastic properties and bioactivity can be finely tuned by using polyanions of different size and/or crosslinking. As a polyanion we used hyaluronic acid (HA) - a multi-signaling biomolecule whose bioactivity depends on its molecular weight. We investigated the interplay between the mechanical properties of the LbL systems built using HA of different sizes and the specific HA-mediated biochemical interactions. We characterized the assembled materials and their interactions with CD44, the main HA receptor, by Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation (QCM-D), Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). We observed that the presence of CD44 resulted in the disruption of the non-crosslinked multilayers, while crosslinked films remain stable and bind CD44 in a HA molecular weight and charge specific fashion.
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- Sara Amorim
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Portugal. and ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal and The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Portugal. and ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- i3S, University of Porto, Portugal and IPATIMUP, Porto, Portugal and Department of Pathology and Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Porto University, Portugal and Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Portugal. and ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal and The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Portugal. and ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal and The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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Campbell J, Vikulina AS. Layer-By-Layer Assemblies of Biopolymers: Build-Up, Mechanical Stability and Molecular Dynamics. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1949. [PMID: 32872246 PMCID: PMC7564420 DOI: 10.3390/polym12091949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Rapid development of versatile layer-by-layer technology has resulted in important breakthroughs in the understanding of the nature of molecular interactions in multilayer assemblies made of polyelectrolytes. Nowadays, polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEM) are considered to be non-equilibrium and highly dynamic structures. High interest in biomedical applications of PEMs has attracted attention to PEMs made of biopolymers. Recent studies suggest that biopolymer dynamics determines the fate and the properties of such PEMs; however, deciphering, predicting and controlling the dynamics of polymers remains a challenge. This review brings together the up-to-date knowledge of the role of molecular dynamics in multilayers assembled from biopolymers. We discuss how molecular dynamics determines the properties of these PEMs from the nano to the macro scale, focusing on its role in PEM formation and non-enzymatic degradation. We summarize the factors allowing the control of molecular dynamics within PEMs, and therefore to tailor polymer multilayers on demand.
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- Jack Campbell
- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK;
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Mühlenberg 13, 14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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Brito Barrera Y, Hause G, Menzel M, Schmelzer C, Lehner E, Mäder K, Wölk C, Groth T. Engineering osteogenic microenvironments by combination of multilayers from collagen type I and chondroitin sulfate with novel cationic liposomes. Mater Today Bio 2020; 7:100071. [PMID: 32924006 PMCID: PMC7476072 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2020.100071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Cationic liposomes composed of a novel lipid (N-{6-amino-1-[N-(9Z) -octadec9-enylamino] -1-oxohexan-(2S) -2-yl} -N'- {2- [N, N-bis(2-aminoethyl) amino] ethyl} -2-hexadecylpropandiamide) (OO4) and dioleoylphosphatidylethanolamine (DOPE) possess high amounts of amino groups and are promising systems for lipofection. Moreover, these cationic liposomes can also be used as a polycationic entity in multilayer formation using layer-by-layer technique (LbL), which is a method to fabricate surface coatings by alternating adsorption of polyanions and polycations. Since liposomes are suitable for endocytosis by or fusion with cells, controlled release of their cargo on site is possible. Here, a polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEM) system was designed of chondroitin sulfate (CS) and collagen type I (Col I) by LbL technique with OO4/DOPE liposomes embedded in the terminal layers to create an osteogenic microenvironment. Both, the composition of PEM and cargo of the liposomes were used to promote osteogenic differentiation of C2C12 myoblasts as in vitro model. The internalization of cargo-loaded liposomes from the PEM into C2C12 cells was studied using lipophilic (Rhodamine-DOPE conjugate) and hydrophilic (Texas Red-labeled dextran) model compounds. Besides, the use of Col I and CS should mimic the extracellular matrix of bone for future applications such as bone replacement therapies. Physicochemical studies of PEM were done to characterize the layer growth, thickness, and topography. The adhesion of myoblast cells was also evaluated whereby the benefit of a cover layer of CS and finally Col I above the liposome layer was demonstrated. As proof of concept, OO4/DOPE liposomes were loaded with dexamethasone, a compound that can induce osteogenic differentiation. A successful induction of osteogenic differentiation of C2C12 cells with the novel designed liposome-loaded PEM system was shown. These findings indicate that designed OH4/DOPE loaded PEMs have a high potential to be used as drug delivery or transfection system for implant coating in the field of bone regeneration and other applications.
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Key Words
- AFM, Atomic force microscopy
- C2C12 myoblasts
- CLSM, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy
- CS, chondroitin sulfate
- Col I, Collagen I
- DLS, Dynamic light scattering
- DMEM, Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s medium
- DOPE, dioleoylphosphatidylethanolamine
- Dex, Dexamethasone
- ECM, Extracellular matrix
- GAG, Glycosaminoglycan
- LbL, Layer-by-Layer technique
- OO4, (N-{6-amino-1-[N-(9Z) -octadec9-enylamino] -1-oxohexan-(2S) -2-yl} -N’- {2- [N, N-bis(2-aminoethyl) amino] ethyl} -2-hexadecylpropandiamide)
- PBS, Phosphate-buffered saline
- PEI, Polyethylenimine
- PEM, Polyelectrolyte multilayer
- SEM, Scanning electron microscopy
- SPR, Surface plasmon resonance
- TEM, Transmission electron microscopy
- WCA, Water contact angle
- cationic lipids
- chondroitin sulfate
- collagen I
- internalization
- osteogenic differentiation
- polyelectrolyte multilayer system
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Affiliation(s)
- Y.A. Brito Barrera
- Department Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle−Wittenberg, Heinrich Damerow Strasse 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Biocenter, Weinbergweg 22, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Biological and Macromolecular Materials, Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems (IMWS), Walter-Hülse-Strasse 1, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Biological and Macromolecular Materials, Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems (IMWS), Walter-Hülse-Strasse 1, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle−Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes Straße 3, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle−Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes Straße 3, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, 04317, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle−Wittenberg, Heinrich Damerow Strasse 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
- Interdisciplinary Center of Materials Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, D-06099, Halle (Saale), Germany
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Zhao M, Anouz R, Groth T. Effect of microenvironment on adhesion and differentiation of murine C3H10T1/2 cells cultured on multilayers containing collagen I and glycosaminoglycans. J Tissue Eng 2020; 11:2041731420940560. [PMID: 32728412 PMCID: PMC7366406 DOI: 10.1177/2041731420940560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Polyelectrolyte multilayer coating is a promising tool to control cellular behavior. Murine C3H10T1/2 embryonic fibroblasts share many features with mesenchymal stem cells, which are good candidates for use in regenerative medicine. However, the interactions of C3H10T1/2 cells with polyelectrolyte multilayers have not been studied yet. Hence, the effect of molecular composition of biomimetic multilayers, by pairing collagen I (Col I) with either hyaluronic acid or chondroitin sulfate, based primarily on ion pairing and on additional intrinsic cross-linking was studied regarding the adhesion and differentiation of C3H10T1/2 cells. It was found that the adhesion and osteogenic differentiation of C3H10T1/2 cells were more pronounced on chondroitin sulfate-based multilayers when cultured in the absence of osteogenic supplements, which corresponded to the significant larger amounts of Col I fibrils in these multilayers. By contrast, the staining of cartilage-specific matrixes was more intensive when cells were cultured on hyaluronic acid-based multilayers. Moreover, it is of note that a limited osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation were detected when cells were cultured in osteogenic or chondrogenic medium. Specifically, cells were largely differentiated into an adipogenic lineage when cultured in osteogenic medium or 100 ng mL-1 bone morphogenic protein 2, and it was more evident on the oxidized glycosaminoglycans-based multilayers, which corresponded also to the higher stiffness of cross-linked multilayers. Overall, polyelectrolyte multilayer composition and stiffness can be used to direct cell-matrix interactions, and hence the fate of C3H10T1/2 cells. However, these cells have a higher adipogenic potential than osteogenic or chondrogenic potential.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mingyan Zhao
- Stem Cell Research and Cellular Therapy
Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department Biomedical Materials,
Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg, Halle (Saale),
Germany
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- Department Biomedical Materials,
Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg, Halle (Saale),
Germany
- Laboratory of Biomedical
Nanotechnologies, Institute of Bionic Technologies and Engineering, I.M. Sechenov
First Moscow State University, Moscow, Russian Federation
- Interdisciplinary Center of Materials
Research, Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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Apte G, Repanas A, Willems C, Mujtaba A, Schmelzer CEH, Raichur A, Syrowatka F, Groth T. Effect of Different Crosslinking Strategies on Physical Properties and Biocompatibility of Freestanding Multilayer Films Made of Alginate and Chitosan. Macromol Biosci 2019; 19:e1900181. [PMID: 31531939 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201900181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Abstract
Freestanding multilayer films prepared by layer-by-layer technique have attracted interest as promising materials for wound dressings. The goal is to fabricate freestanding films using chitosan (CHI) and alginate (ALG) including subsequent crosslinking to improve the mechanical properties of films while maintaining their biocompatibility. Three crosslinking strategies are investigated, namely use of calcium ions for crosslinking ALG, 1-ethyl-3-(-3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide combined with N-hydroxysuccinimide for crosslinking ALG with CHI, and Genipin for crosslinking chitosan inside the films. Different characteristics, such as surface morphology, wettability, swelling, roughness, and mechanical properties are investigated showing that films became thinner, exhibited rougher surfaces, had lower water uptake, and increased mechanical strength after crosslinking. Changes of wettability are moderate and dependent on the crosslinking method. In vitro cytotoxicity and cell attachment studies with human dermal fibroblasts show that freestanding CHI-ALG films represent a poorly adhesive substratum for fibroblasts, while studies using incubation of plastic-adherent fibroblast beneath floating films show no signs of cytotoxicity in a time frame of 7 days. Results from cell experiments combined with film characteristics after crosslinking, indicate that crosslinked freestanding films made of ALG and CHI may be interesting candidates for wound dressings.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gurunath Apte
- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems, Walter-Hülse-Strasse 1, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems, Walter-Hülse-Strasse 1, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India.,Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability Unit, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Materials Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany.,Interdisciplinary Center of Material Research, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Strasse 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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Pang X, O'Malley C, Borges J, Rahman MM, Collis DWP, Mano JF, Mackenzie IC, S. Azevedo H. Supramolecular Presentation of Hyaluronan onto Model Surfaces for Studying the Behavior of Cancer Stem Cells. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 3:e1900017. [DOI: 10.1002/adbi.201900017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Xinqing Pang
- School of Engineering and Materials ScienceInstitute of BioengineeringQueen Mary University of London E1 4NS UK
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- School of Engineering and Materials ScienceInstitute of BioengineeringQueen Mary University of London E1 4NS UK
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- Department of ChemistryCICECO – Aveiro Institute of MaterialsUniversity of Aveiro 3810‐193 Aveiro Portugal
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- Blizard InstituteBarts and The London School of Medicine and DentistryQueen Mary University of London E1 2AT UK
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- School of Engineering and Materials ScienceInstitute of BioengineeringQueen Mary University of London E1 4NS UK
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- Department of ChemistryCICECO – Aveiro Institute of MaterialsUniversity of Aveiro 3810‐193 Aveiro Portugal
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- Blizard InstituteBarts and The London School of Medicine and DentistryQueen Mary University of London E1 2AT UK
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- School of Engineering and Materials ScienceInstitute of BioengineeringQueen Mary University of London E1 4NS UK
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Niepel MS, Ekambaram BK, Schmelzer CEH, Groth T. Polyelectrolyte multilayers of poly (l-lysine) and hyaluronic acid on nanostructured surfaces affect stem cell response. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:2878-2891. [PMID: 30688341 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr05529g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Laser interference lithography (LIL) and the layer-by-layer (LbL) technique are combined here for the first time to design a system with variable nanotopographies and surface viscoelasticity to regulate cell behavior. LIL is used to generate hexagonally arranged nanostructures of gold with different periodicity. In contrast, LBL is used to assemble a multilayer system of poly-l-lysine and hyaluronic acid on top of the nanostructures. Moreover, the viscoelastic properties of that system are controlled by chemical cross-linking. We show that the topography designed with LIL is still present after multilayer deposition and that the formation of the multilayer system renders the surfaces hydrophilic, which is opposite to the hydrophobic nature of pristine nanostructures. The heterogenic system is applied to study the effect on adhesion and differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSC). We show that hADSC spreading is increasing with cross-linking degree on flat multilayers, while it is decreasing on nanostructures modified with multilayers. In addition, early effects on signal transduction processes are seen. Finally, hADSC differentiation into chondrogenic and osteogenic lineages is superior to adipogenic lineages on nanostructures modified with multilayers. Hence, the presented system offers great potential to guide stem cell differentiation on surfaces of implants and tissue engineering scaffolds.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marcus S Niepel
- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Institute of Pharmacy, Biomedical Materials Group, Interdisciplinary Centre of Materials Science, D-06099 Halle (Saale), Germany
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Anouz R, Repanas A, Schwarz E, Groth T. Novel Surface Coatings Using Oxidized Glycosaminoglycans as Delivery Systems of Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 (BMP‐2) for Bone Regeneration. Macromol Biosci 2018; 18:e1800283. [DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201800283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Revised: 09/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Reema Anouz
- Department of Biomedical MaterialsMartin Luther University Halle‐Wittenberg Heinrich‐Damerow‐Strasse 4 06120 Halle (Saale) Germany
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- Department of Biomedical MaterialsMartin Luther University Halle‐Wittenberg Heinrich‐Damerow‐Strasse 4 06120 Halle (Saale) Germany
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- Institute of PharmacyMartin Luther University Halle‐Wittenberg Wolfgang‐Langenbeck‐Strasse 4 06120 Halle (Saale) Germany
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- Department of Biomedical MaterialsMartin Luther University Halle‐Wittenberg Heinrich‐Damerow‐Strasse 4 06120 Halle (Saale) Germany
- Interdisciplinary Center of Material Research and Interdisciplinary Center of Applied ResearchMartin Luther University Halle‐Wittenberg 06099 Halle (Saale) Germany
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Gurruchaga H, Saenz Del Burgo L, Orive G, Hernandez RM, Ciriza J, Pedraz JL. Low molecular-weight hyaluronan as a cryoprotectant for the storage of microencapsulated cells. Int J Pharm 2018; 548:206-216. [PMID: 29969709 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.06.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2018] [Revised: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
Abstract
The low-temperature storage of therapeutic cell-based products plays a crucial role in their clinical translation for the treatment of diverse diseases. Although dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) is the most successful cryoprotectant in slow freezing of microencapsulated cells, it has shown adverse effects after cryopreserved cell-based products implantation. Therefore, the search of alternative non-toxic cryoprotectants for encapsulated cells is continuously investigated to move from bench to the clinic. In this work, we investigated the low molecular-weight hyaluronan (low MW-HA), a natural non-toxic and non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan, as an alternative non-permeant cryoprotectant for the slow freezing cryopreservation of encapsulated cells. Cryopreservation with low MW-HA provided similar metabolic activity, cell dead and early apoptotic cell percentage and membrane integrity after thawing, than encapsulated cells stored with either DMSO 10% or Cryostor 10. However, the beneficial outcomes with low MW-HA were not comparable to DMSO with some encapsulated cell types, such as the human insulin secreting cell line, 1.1B4, maybe explained by the different expression of the CD44 surface receptor. Altogether, we can conclude that low MW-HA represents a non-toxic natural alternative cryoprotectant to DMSO for the cryopreservation of encapsulated cells.
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Affiliation(s)
- H Gurruchaga
- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
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