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Bian Y, Cai X, Zhou R, Lv Z, Xu Y, Wang Y, Wang H, Zhu W, Sun H, Zhao X, Feng B, Weng X. Advances in meniscus tissue engineering: Towards bridging the gaps from bench to bedside. Biomaterials 2024; 312:122716. [PMID: 39121731 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122716] [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: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Meniscus is vital for maintaining the anatomical and functional integrity of knee. Injuries to meniscus, commonly caused by trauma or degenerative processes, can result in knee joint dysfunction and secondary osteoarthritis, while current conservative and surgical interventions for meniscus injuries bear suboptimal outcomes. In the past decade, there has been a significant focus on advancing meniscus tissue engineering, encompassing isolated scaffold strategies, biological augmentation, physical stimulus, and meniscus organoids, to improve the prognosis of meniscus injuries. Despite noteworthy promising preclinical results, translational gaps and inconsistencies in the therapeutic efficiency between preclinical and clinical studies exist. This review comprehensively outlines the developments in meniscus tissue engineering over the past decade (Scheme 1). Reasons for the discordant results between preclinical and clinical trials, as well as potential strategies to expedite the translation of bench-to-bedside approaches are analyzed and discussed.
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- Yixin Bian
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100005, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Wu S, Gai T, Chen J, Chen X, Chen W. Smart responsive in situ hydrogel systems applied in bone tissue engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1389733. [PMID: 38863497 PMCID: PMC11165218 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1389733] [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: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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The repair of irregular bone tissue suffers severe clinical problems due to the scarcity of an appropriate therapeutic carrier that can match dynamic and complex bone damage. Fortunately, stimuli-responsive in situ hydrogel systems that are triggered by a special microenvironment could be an ideal method of regenerating bone tissue because of the injectability, in situ gelatin, and spatiotemporally tunable drug release. Herein, we introduce the two main stimulus-response approaches, exogenous and endogenous, to forming in situ hydrogels in bone tissue engineering. First, we summarize specific and distinct responses to an extensive range of external stimuli (e.g., ultraviolet, near-infrared, ultrasound, etc.) to form in situ hydrogels created from biocompatible materials modified by various functional groups or hybrid functional nanoparticles. Furthermore, "smart" hydrogels, which respond to endogenous physiological or environmental stimuli (e.g., temperature, pH, enzyme, etc.), can achieve in situ gelation by one injection in vivo without additional intervention. Moreover, the mild chemistry response-mediated in situ hydrogel systems also offer fascinating prospects in bone tissue engineering, such as a Diels-Alder, Michael addition, thiol-Michael addition, and Schiff reactions, etc. The recent developments and challenges of various smart in situ hydrogels and their application to drug administration and bone tissue engineering are discussed in this review. It is anticipated that advanced strategies and innovative ideas of in situ hydrogels will be exploited in the clinical field and increase the quality of life for patients with bone damage.
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- Shunli Wu
- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
- Hangzhou Singclean Medical Products Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Jiaxing Vocational Technical College, Department of Student Affairs, Jiaxing, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
- Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Bandyopadhyay A, Ghibhela B, Shome S, Hoque S, Nandi SK, Mandal BB. Photo-Polymerizable Autologous Growth-Factor Loaded Silk-Based Biomaterial-Inks toward 3D Printing-Based Regeneration of Meniscus Tears. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2024; 8:e2300710. [PMID: 38402426 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202300710] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Meniscus tears in the avascular region undergoing partial or full meniscectomy lead to knee osteoarthritis and concurrent lifestyle hindrances in the young and aged alike. Here they reported ingenious photo-polymerizable autologous growth factor loaded 3D printed scaffolds to potentially treat meniscal defects . A shear-thinning photo-crosslinkable silk fibroin methacrylate-gelatin methacrylate-polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate biomaterial-ink is formulated and loaded with freeze-dried growth factor rich plasma (GFRP) . The biomaterial-ink exhibits optimal rheological properties and shape fidelity for 3D printing. Initial evaluation revealed that the 3D printed scaffolds mimic mechanical characteristics of meniscus, possess favourable porosity and swelling characteristics, and demonstrate sustained GFRP release. GFRP laden 3D scaffolds are screened with human neo-natal stem cells in vitro and biomaterial-ink comprising of 25 mg mL-1 of GFRP (GFRP25) is found to be amicable for meniscus tissue engineering. GFRP25 ink demonstrated rigorous rheological compliance, and printed constructs demonstrated long term degradability (>6 weeks), GFRP release (>5 weeks), and mechanical durability (3 weeks). GFRP25 scaffolds aided in proliferation of seeded human neo-natal stem cellsand their meniscus-specific fibrochondrogenic differentiation . GFRP25 constructs show amenable inflammatory response in vitro and in vivo. GFRP25 biomaterial-ink and printed GFRP25 scaffolds could be potential patient-specific treatment modalities for meniscal defects.
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- Ashutosh Bandyopadhyay
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700037, India
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700037, India
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
- Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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Zhou Z, Wang J, Jiang C, Xu K, Xu T, Yu X, Fang J, Yang Y, Dai X. Advances in Hydrogels for Meniscus Tissue Engineering: A Focus on Biomaterials, Crosslinking, Therapeutic Additives. Gels 2024; 10:114. [PMID: 38391445 PMCID: PMC10887778 DOI: 10.3390/gels10020114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Meniscus tissue engineering (MTE) has emerged as a promising strategy for meniscus repair and regeneration. As versatile platforms, hydrogels have gained significant attention in this field, as they possess tunable properties that allow them to mimic native extracellular matrices and provide a suitable microenvironment. Additionally, hydrogels can be minimally invasively injected and can be adjusted to match the shape of the implant site. They can conveniently and effectively deliver bioactive additives and demonstrate good compatibility with other functional materials. These inherent qualities have made hydrogel a promising candidate for therapeutic approaches in meniscus repair and regeneration. This article provides a comprehensive review of the advancements made in the research on hydrogel application for meniscus tissue engineering. Firstly, the biomaterials and crosslinking strategies used in the formation of hydrogels are summarized and analyzed. Subsequently, the role of therapeutic additives, including cells, growth factors, and other active products, in facilitating meniscus repair and regeneration is thoroughly discussed. Furthermore, we summarize the key issues for designing hydrogels used in MTE. Finally, we conclude with the current challenges encountered by hydrogel applications and suggest potential solutions for addressing these challenges in the field of MTE. We hope this review provides a resource for researchers and practitioners interested in this field, thereby facilitating the exploration of new design possibilities.
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- Zhuxing Zhou
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- School of Materials and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- School of Materials and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China
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Ghandforoushan P, Alehosseini M, Golafshan N, Castilho M, Dolatshahi-Pirouz A, Hanaee J, Davaran S, Orive G. Injectable hydrogels for cartilage and bone tissue regeneration: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 246:125674. [PMID: 37406921 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Annually, millions of patients suffer from irreversible injury owing to the loss or failure of an organ or tissue caused by accident, aging, or disease. The combination of injectable hydrogels and the science of stem cells have emerged to address this persistent issue in society by generating minimally invasive treatments to augment tissue function. Hydrogels are composed of a cross-linked network of polymers that exhibit a high-water retention capacity, thereby mimicking the wet environment of native cells. Due to their inherent mechanical softness, hydrogels can be used as needle-injectable stem cell carrier materials to mend tissue defects. Hydrogels are made of different natural or synthetic polymers, displaying a broad portfolio of eligible properties, which include biocompatibility, low cytotoxicity, shear-thinning properties as well as tunable biological and physicochemical properties. Presently, novel ongoing developments and native-like hydrogels are increasingly being used broadly to improve the quality of life of those with disabling tissue-related diseases. The present review outlines various future and in-vitro applications of injectable hydrogel-based biomaterials, focusing on the newest ongoing developments of in-situ forming injectable hydrogels for bone and cartilage tissue engineering purposes.
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- Parisa Ghandforoushan
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran; Clinical Research Development, Unit of Tabriz Valiasr Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran
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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; Networking Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; University Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology - UIRMI (UPV/EHU-Fundación Eduardo Anitua), Vitoria, Spain; University of the Basque Country, Spain.
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Jeencham R, Tawonsawatruk T, Numpaisal PO, Ruksakulpiwat Y. Reinforcement of Injectable Hydrogel for Meniscus Tissue Engineering by Using Cellulose Nanofiber from Cassava Pulp. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15092092. [PMID: 37177235 PMCID: PMC10180748 DOI: 10.3390/polym15092092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Injectable hydrogels can be applied to treat damaged meniscus in minimally invasive conditions. Generally, injectable hydrogels can be prepared from various polymers such as polycaprolactone (PCL) and poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm). Poly (ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) block copolymer-diacrylate (PEO-PPO-PEO-DA) is an interesting polymer due to its biodegradability and can be prepared as water-insoluble injectable hydrogel after curing with UV light at low intensity. However, mechanical and cell adhesion properties are not optimal for these hydrogels. For the improved mechanical performance of the injectable hydrogel, cellulose nanofiber (CNF) extracted from cassava pulp was used as a reinforcing filler in this study. In addition, gelatin methacrylate (GelMA), the denatured form of collagen was used to enhance cell adhesion. PEO-PPO-PEO-DA/CNF/GelMA injectable hydrogels were prepared with 2-hydroxy-1-(4-(hydroxy ethoxy) phenyl)-2-methyl-1-propanone as a photoinitiator and then cured with UV light, 365 nm at 6 mW/cm2. Physicochemical characteristics of the hydrogels and hydrogels with CNF were studied in detail including morphology characterization, pore size diameter, porosity, mechanical properties, water uptake, and swelling. In addition, cell viability was also studied. CNF-reinforced injectable hydrogels were successfully prepared after curing with UV light within 10 min with a thickness of 2 mm. CNF significantly improved the mechanical characteristics of injectable hydrogels. The incorporation of GelMA into the injectable hydrogels improved the viability of human cartilage stem/progenitor cells. At optimum formulation, 12%PEO-PPO-PEO-DA/0.5%CNF/3%GelMA injectable hydrogels significantly promoted cell viability (>80%) and also showed good physicochemical properties, which met tissue engineering requirements. In summary, this work shows that these novel injectable hydrogels have the potential for meniscus tissue engineering.
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- Rachasit Jeencham
- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Orthopaedics, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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Sanz-Horta R, Matesanz A, Gallardo A, Reinecke H, Jorcano JL, Acedo P, Velasco D, Elvira C. Technological advances in fibrin for tissue engineering. J Tissue Eng 2023; 14:20417314231190288. [PMID: 37588339 PMCID: PMC10426312 DOI: 10.1177/20417314231190288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [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: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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Fibrin is a promising natural polymer that is widely used for diverse applications, such as hemostatic glue, carrier for drug and cell delivery, and matrix for tissue engineering. Despite the significant advances in the use of fibrin for bioengineering and biomedical applications, some of its characteristics must be improved for suitability for general use. For example, fibrin hydrogels tend to shrink and degrade quickly after polymerization, particularly when they contain embedded cells. In addition, their poor mechanical properties and batch-to-batch variability affect their handling, long-term stability, standardization, and reliability. One of the most widely used approaches to improve their properties has been modification of the structure and composition of fibrin hydrogels. In this review, recent advances in composite fibrin scaffolds, chemically modified fibrin hydrogels, interpenetrated polymer network (IPN) hydrogels composed of fibrin and other synthetic or natural polymers are critically reviewed, focusing on their use for tissue engineering.
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- Raúl Sanz-Horta
- Department of Applied Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Spanish National Research Council (ICTP-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Bioengineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
- Department of Electronic Technology, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Applied Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Spanish National Research Council (ICTP-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Applied Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Spanish National Research Council (ICTP-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Bioengineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Technology, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Bioengineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
- Fundación Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de la Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Applied Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Spanish National Research Council (ICTP-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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Jin P, Liu L, Chen X, Cheng L, Zhang W, Zhong G. Applications and prospects of different functional hydrogels in meniscus repair. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1082499. [PMID: 36568293 PMCID: PMC9773848 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1082499] [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: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
The meniscus is a kind of fibrous cartilage structure that serves as a cushion in the knee joint to alleviate the mechanical load. It is commonly injured, but it cannot heal spontaneously. Traditional meniscectomy is not currently recommended as this treatment tends to cause osteoarthritis. Due to their good biocompatibility and versatile regulation, hydrogels are emerging biomaterials in tissue engineering. Hydrogels are excellent candidates in meniscus rehabilitation and regeneration because they are fine-tunable, easily modified, and capable of delivering exogenous drugs, cells, proteins, and cytokines. Various hydrogels have been reported to work well in meniscus-damaged animals, but few hydrogels are effective in the clinic, indicating that hydrogels possess many overlooked problems. In this review, we summarize the applications and problems of hydrogels in extrinsic substance delivery, meniscus rehabilitation, and meniscus regeneration. This study will provide theoretical guidance for new therapeutic strategies for meniscus repair.
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- Pan Jin
- Health Science Center, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China,Collaborative Innovation Centre of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China,*Correspondence: Pan Jin, ; Gang Zhong,
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- Articular Surgery, The Second Nanning People’s Hospital (Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Nanning, China
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- Health Science Center, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China
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- Health Science Center, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China
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- Health Science Center, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China,*Correspondence: Pan Jin, ; Gang Zhong,
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Tang KY, Heng JZX, Chai CHT, Chan CY, Low BQL, Chong SME, Loh HY, Li Z, Ye E, Loh XJ. Modified Bacterial Cellulose for Biomedical Applications. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200598. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Karen Yuanting Tang
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering Strategic Research Initiative 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03 138634 Singapore SINGAPORE
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering Strategic Research Initiative 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03 138634 Singapore SINGAPORE
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering Strategic Research Initiative 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03 138634 Singapore SINGAPORE
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering Strategic Research Initiative 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03 138634 Singapore SINGAPORE
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- National University of Singapore Department of Materials Science and Engineering SINGAPORE
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- Singapore Institute of Technology Food, Chemical and Biotechnology Cluster SINGAPORE
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- Nanyang Technological University Department of Materials Science and Engineering SINGAPORE
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering Strategic Research Initiative 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03 138634 Singapore SINGAPORE
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering Strategic Research Initiative 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #8-03 138634 Singapore SINGAPORE
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering Strategic Research Initiative 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03 138634 Singapore SINGAPORE
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Yu C, Li L, Liang D, Wu A, Dong Q, Jia S, Li Y, Li Y, Guo X, Zang H. Glycosaminoglycan-based injectable hydrogels with multi-functions in the alleviation of osteoarthritis. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 290:119492. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Improvement of Biological Effects of Root-Filling Materials for Primary Teeth by Incorporating Sodium Iodide. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27092927. [PMID: 35566277 PMCID: PMC9105270 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Therapeutic iodoform (CHI3) is commonly used as a root-filling material for primary teeth; however, the side effects of iodoform-containing materials, including early root resorption, have been reported. To overcome this problem, a water-soluble iodide (NaI)-incorporated root-filling material was developed. Calcium hydroxide, silicone oil, and NaI were incorporated in different weight proportions (30:30:X), and the resulting material was denoted DX (D5~D30), indicating the NaI content. As a control, iodoform instead of NaI was incorporated at a ratio of 30:30:30, and the material was denoted I30. The physicochemical (flow, film thickness, radiopacity, viscosity, water absorption, solubility, and ion releases) and biological (cytotoxicity, TRAP, ARS, and analysis of osteoclastic markers) properties were determined. The amount of iodine, sodium, and calcium ion releases and the pH were higher in D30 than I30, and the highest level of unknown extracted molecules was detected in I30. In the cell viability test, all groups except 100% D30 showed no cytotoxicity. In the 50% nontoxic extract, D30 showed decreased osteoclast formation compared with I30. In summary, NaI-incorporated materials showed adequate physicochemical properties and low osteoclast formation compared to their iodoform-counterpart. Thus, NaI-incorporated materials may be used as a substitute for iodoform-counterparts in root-filling materials after further (pre)clinical investigation.
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Li H, Zhao T, Cao F, Deng H, He S, Li J, Liu S, Yang Z, Yuan Z, Guo Q. Integrated bioactive scaffold with aptamer‐targeted stem cell recruitment and growth factor‐induced pro‐differentiation effects for anisotropic meniscal regeneration. BIOENGINEERING & TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2022; 7:e10302. [PMID: 36176622 PMCID: PMC9472018 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Reconstruction of the knee meniscus remains a significant clinical challenge owing to its complex anisotropic tissue organization, complex functions, and limited healing capacity in the inner region. The development of in situ tissue‐engineered meniscal scaffolds, which provide biochemical signaling to direct endogenous stem/progenitor cell (ESPC) behavior, has the potential to revolutionize meniscal tissue engineering. In this study, a fiber‐reinforced porous scaffold was developed based on aptamer Apt19S‐mediated mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)‐specific recruitment and dual growth factor (GF)‐enhanced meniscal differentiation. The aptamer, which can specifically recognize and recruit MSCs, was first chemically conjugated to the decellularized meniscus extracellular matrix (MECM) and then mixed with gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) to form a photocrosslinkable hydrogel. Second, connective tissue growth factor (CTGF)‐loaded poly(lactic‐co‐glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles (NPs) and transforming growth factor‐β3 (TGF‐β3)‐loaded PLGA microparticles (MPs) were mixed with aptamer‐conjugated MECM to simulate anisotropic meniscal regeneration. These three bioactive molecules were delivered sequentially. Apt19S, which exhibited high binding affinity to synovium‐derived MSCs (SMSCs), was quickly released to facilitate the mobilization of ESPCs. CTGF incorporated within PLGA NPs was released rapidly, inducing profibrogenic differentiation, while sustained release of TGF‐β3 in PLGA MPs remodeled the fibrous matrix into fibrocartilaginous matrix. The in vitro results showed that the sequential release of Apt19S/GFs promoted cell migration, proliferation, and fibrocartilaginous differentiation. The in vivo results demonstrated that the sequential release system of Apt/GF‐scaffolds increased neomeniscal formation in rabbit critical‐sized meniscectomies. Thus, the novel delivery system shows potential for guiding meniscal regeneration in situ.
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- Hao Li
- Institute of Orthopedics, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA Haidian District, Beijing China
- School of Medicine Nankai University Tianjin China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA Haidian District, Beijing China
- School of Medicine Nankai University Tianjin China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA Haidian District, Beijing China
- Department of Orthopedics the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Eqi District, Zhengzhou China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA Haidian District, Beijing China
- School of Medicine Nankai University Tianjin China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA Haidian District, Beijing China
- School of Medicine Nankai University Tianjin China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA Haidian District, Beijing China
- School of Medicine Nankai University Tianjin China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA Haidian District, Beijing China
- School of Medicine Nankai University Tianjin China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA Haidian District, Beijing China
- School of Medicine Nankai University Tianjin China
- Arthritis Clinic & Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital Peking University Beijing China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA Haidian District, Beijing China
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine Shanghai Jiaotong University Shanghai China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital; Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA Haidian District, Beijing China
- School of Medicine Nankai University Tianjin China
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Zhou YF, Zhang D, Yan WT, Lian K, Zhang ZZ. Meniscus Regeneration With Multipotent Stromal Cell Therapies. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:796408. [PMID: 35237572 PMCID: PMC8883323 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.796408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Meniscus is a semilunar wedge-shaped structure with fibrocartilaginous tissue, which plays an essential role in preventing the deterioration and degeneration of articular cartilage. Lesions or degenerations of it can lead to the change of biomechanical properties in the joints, which ultimately accelerate the degeneration of articular cartilage. Even with the manual intervention, lesions in the avascular region are difficult to be healed. Recent development in regenerative medicine of multipotent stromal cells (MSCs) has been investigated for the significant therapeutic potential in the repair of meniscal injuries. In this review, we provide a summary of the sources of MSCs involved in repairing and regenerative techniques, as well as the discussion of the avenues to utilizing these cells in MSC therapies. Finally, current progress on biomaterial implants was reviewed.
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- Yun-Feng Zhou
- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangyang No.1 People’s Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology, Xiangyang No.1 People’s Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangyang No.1 People’s Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, China
- *Correspondence: Zheng-Zheng Zhang, ; Kai Lian,
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Zheng-Zheng Zhang, ; Kai Lian,
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Wu Y, Zhang X, Tan B, Shan Y, Zhao X, Liao J. Near-infrared light control of GelMA/PMMA/PDA hydrogel with mild photothermal therapy for skull regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2022; 133:112641. [PMID: 35034819 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2022.112641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The development of bone tissue engineering indicates some new paths for bone defect repair. Mild photothermal therapy (PTT) is flourishing as an exciting potential method for bone regeneration. Polydopamine nanoparticles exhibit good absorption at infrared wavelengths and can be used as a viable option for the application of mild PTT to bone defects. Herein, a gelatin-methacryloyl/poly(methyl methacrylate)/polydopamine (GelMA/PMMA/PDA) hydrogel was formulated and assessed in terms of mechanical and biological features. We observed that the addition of methacryloyl groups into gelatin and the introduction of PMMA improved the mechanical properties of the hydrogel and ensure the biosecurity. The GelMA/PMMA/PDA hydrogel demonstrated favorable photothermal ability, biocompatibility, and osteogenic effect. In the rat skull defect model, the GelMA/PMMA/PDA hydrogel with mild PTT possesses better bone repair compared with hydrogel-only and control groups. Thus, this mild photothermal hydrogel platform has a beneficial osteogenic ability and provides a novel approach to treat bone defects.
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- Yanting Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China.
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