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Liang W, Zhou C, Deng Y, Fu L, Zhao J, Long H, Ming W, Shang J, Zeng B. The current status of various preclinical therapeutic approaches for tendon repair. Ann Med 2024; 56:2337871. [PMID: 38738394 PMCID: PMC11095292 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2024.2337871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Tendons are fibroblastic structures that link muscle and bone. There are two kinds of tendon injuries, including acute and chronic. Each form of injury or deterioration can result in significant pain and loss of tendon function. The recovery of tendon damage is a complex and time-consuming recovery process. Depending on the anatomical location of the tendon tissue, the clinical outcomes are not the same. The healing of the wound process is divided into three stages that overlap: inflammation, proliferation, and tissue remodeling. Furthermore, the curing tendon has a high re-tear rate. Faced with the challenges, tendon injury management is still a clinical issue that must be resolved as soon as possible. Several newer directions and breakthroughs in tendon recovery have emerged in recent years. This article describes tendon injury and summarizes recent advances in tendon recovery, along with stem cell therapy, gene therapy, Platelet-rich plasma remedy, growth factors, drug treatment, and tissue engineering. Despite the recent fast-growing research in tendon recovery treatment, still, none of them translated to the clinical setting. This review provides a detailed overview of tendon injuries and potential preclinical approaches for treating tendon injuries.
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- Wenqing Liang
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Guanghua Hospital, Zhoushan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shaoxing City Keqiao District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, China
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Chen C, Tang Q, Wu L, Gu G, Huang X, Chen K, Li Z, Wang J, Qu G, Jiang Y, Liu Y, Li S, Huang J, Jia X, Zhu T, Zhao Y, Zhang Q, Ren J, Wu X. Hybrid Double-Sided Tape with Asymmetrical Adhesion and Burst Pressure Tolerance for Abdominal Injury Treatment. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:30430-30442. [PMID: 38814614 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Patients with open abdominal (OA) wounds have a mortality risk of up to 30%, and the resulting disabilities would have profound effects on patients. Here, we present a novel double-sided adhesive tape developed for the management of OA wounds. The tape features an asymmetrical structure and employs an acellular dermal matrix (ADM) with asymmetric wettability as a scaffold. It is constructed by integrating a tissue-adhesive hydrogel composed of polydopamine (pDA), quaternary ammonium chitosan (QCS), and acrylic acid cross-linking onto the bottom side of the ADM. Following surface modification with pDA, the ADM would exhibit characteristics resistant to bacterial adhesion. Furthermore, the presence of a developed hydrogel ensures that the tape not only possesses tissue adhesiveness and noninvasive peelability but also effectively mitigates damage caused by oxidative stress. Besides, the ADM inherits the strength of the skin, imparting high burst pressure tolerance to the tape. Based on these remarkable attributes, we demonstrate that this double-sided (D-S) tape facilitates the repair of OA wounds, mitigates damage to exposed intestinal tubes, and reduces the risk of intestinal fistulae and complications. Additionally, the D-S tape is equally applicable to treating other abdominal injuries, such as gastric perforations. It effectively seals the perforation, promotes injury repair, and prevents the formation of postoperative adhesions. These notable features indicate that the presented double-sided tape holds significant potential value in the biomedical field.
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- Canwen Chen
- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
- Department of General Surgery, Anhui No.2 Provincial Peoples' Hospital, Anhui 230041, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Material and Technology of MOE, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Material and Technology of MOE, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Material and Technology of MOE, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
- Department of General Surgery, BenQ Medical Center, The Affiliated BenQ Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210019, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Material and Technology of MOE, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, P. R. China
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Park S, Sharma H, Safdar M, Lee J, Kim W, Park S, Jeong HE, Kim J. Micro/nanoengineered agricultural by-products for biomedical and environmental applications. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 250:118490. [PMID: 38365052 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118490] [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: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Agriculturally derived by-products generated during the growth cycles of living organisms as secondary products have attracted increasing interest due to their wide range of biomedical and environmental applications. These by-products are considered promising candidates because of their unique characteristics including chemical stability, profound biocompatibility and offering a green approach by producing the least impact on the environment. Recently, micro/nanoengineering based techniques play a significant role in upgrading their utility, by controlling their structural integrity and promoting their functions at a micro and nano scale. Specifically, they can be used for biomedical applications such as tissue regeneration, drug delivery, disease diagnosis, as well as environmental applications such as filtration, bioenergy production, and the detection of environmental pollutants. This review highlights the diverse role of micro/nano-engineering techniques when applied on agricultural by-products with intriguing properties and upscaling their wide range of applications across the biomedical and environmental fields. Finally, we outline the future prospects and remarkable potential that these agricultural by-products hold in establishing a new era in the realms of biomedical science and environmental research.
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- Sunho Park
- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Department of Bio-Industrial Machinery Engineering, Pusan National University, Miryang, 50463, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Department of Biosystems Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.
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Wu Q, Yang R, Fan W, Wang L, Zhan J, Cao T, Liu Q, Piao X, Zhong Y, Zhao W, Zhang S, Yu J, Liang S, Roberts TM, Wang B, Liu Z. Spermidine-Functionalized Injectable Hydrogel Reduces Inflammation and Enhances Healing of Acute and Diabetic Wounds In Situ. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2310162. [PMID: 38602439 PMCID: PMC11165486 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202310162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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The inflammatory response is a key factor affecting tissue regeneration. Inspired by the immunomodulatory role of spermidine, an injectable double network hydrogel functionalized with spermidine (DN-SPD) is developed, where the first and second networks are formed by dynamic imine bonds and non-dynamic photo-crosslinked bonds respectively. The single network hydrogel before photo-crosslinking exhibits excellent injectability and thus can be printed and photo-crosslinked in situ to form double network hydrogels. DN-SPD hydrogel has demonstrated desirable mechanical properties and tissue adhesion. More importantly, an "operando" comparison of hydrogels loaded with spermidine or diethylenetriamine (DETA), a sham molecule resembling spermidine, has shown similar physical properties, but quite different biological functions. Specifically, the outcomes of 3 sets of in vivo animal experiments demonstrate that DN-SPD hydrogel can not only reduce inflammation caused by implanted exogenous biomaterials and reactive oxygen species but also promote the polarization of macrophages toward regenerative M2 phenotype, in comparison with DN-DETA hydrogel. Moreover, the immunoregulation by spermidine can also translate into faster and more natural healing of both acute wounds and diabetic wounds. Hence, the local administration of spermidine affords a simple but elegant approach to attenuate foreign body reactions induced by exogenous biomaterials to treat chronic refractory wounds.
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- Qianqian Wu
- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education)Jilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education)Jilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education)Jilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education)Jilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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- Department of GastroenterologyThe First Hospital of Jilin UniversityJilin UniversityChangchun130021China
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- Department of GastroenterologyThe First Hospital of Jilin UniversityJilin UniversityChangchun130021China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education)Jilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education)Jilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education)Jilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education)Jilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education)Jilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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- Department of Burn SurgeryThe First Hospital of Jilin UniversityJilin UniversityChangchun130061China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education)Jilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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- Department of Cancer BiologyDana‐Farber Cancer InstituteBostonMA02215USA
- Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular PharmacologyHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMA02215USA
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education)Jilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education)Jilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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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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Żuchowska A, Baranowska P, Flont M, Brzózka Z, Jastrzębska E. Review: 3D cell models for organ-on-a-chip applications. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1301:342413. [PMID: 38553129 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Two-dimensional (2D) cultures do not fully reflect the human organs' physiology and the real effectiveness of the used therapy. Therefore, three-dimensional (3D) models are increasingly used in bioanalytical science. Organ-on-a-chip systems are used to obtain cellular in vitro models, better reflecting the human body's in vivo characteristics and allowing us to obtain more reliable results than standard preclinical models. Such 3D models can be used to understand the behavior of tissues/organs in response to selected biophysical and biochemical factors, pathological conditions (the mechanisms of their formation), drug screening, or inter-organ interactions. This review characterizes 3D models obtained in microfluidic systems. These include spheroids/aggregates, hydrogel cultures, multilayers, organoids, or cultures on biomaterials. Next, the methods of formation of different 3D cultures in Organ-on-a-chip systems are presented, and examples of such Organ-on-a-chip systems are discussed. Finally, current applications of 3D cell-on-a-chip systems and future perspectives are covered.
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- Agnieszka Żuchowska
- Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664, Warsaw, Poland
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- Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, Poleczki 19, 02-822, Warsaw, Poland
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- Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, Poleczki 19, 02-822, Warsaw, Poland
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- Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664, Warsaw, Poland
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- Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664, Warsaw, Poland.
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Kawcher Alam M, Sahadat Hossain M, Anisur Rahman Dayan M, Bahadur NM, Shaikh MAA, Ahmed S. Fabrication and Characterization of a Bioscaffold Using Hydroxyapatite and Unsaturated Polyester Resin. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:15210-15221. [PMID: 38585056 PMCID: PMC10993257 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Outstanding biodegradability and biocompatibility are attributes associated with particular polyester substances that make this group useful in specific biomedical fields. To assess the potential as a biomaterial, a novel composite consisting of hydroxyapatite (HAp) and unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) was developed in this work. Using a hand-lay-up technique, various percentages (50, 40, 30, 20, and 10%) of HAp were reinforced into the UPR matrix to fabricate composite materials out of glass sheets. Prior to processing of the composite samples, hydroxyapatite was chemically synthesized in a wet chemical manner. Using a universal testing machine (UTM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), the fabricated samples were characterized. The crystallographic parameters of synthesized hydroxyapatite (HAp) were also estimated through a range of formulas. The optimal amount for hydroxyapatite was 40% according to the findings of the tensile strength (TS), tensile modulus (TM), percentage of elongation at break (EB), bending strength (BS), and bending modulus (BM). Improvements in TS, TM, BS, and BM for the ideal combination were 39.39, 9.21, 912.05, and 259.96%, in each case, over the controlled one. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) has been implemented to determine the degradation temperature of the fabricated composites up to 600 °C.
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- Md. Kawcher Alam
- Glass
Research Division, Institute of Glass & Ceramic Research and Testing, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(BCSIR), Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
- Department
of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali 3814, Bangladesh
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- Glass
Research Division, Institute of Glass & Ceramic Research and Testing, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(BCSIR), Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
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- Textile
Physics Division, Bangladesh Jute Research
Institute, Manik Mia
Avenue, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department
of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali 3814, Bangladesh
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- Glass
Research Division, Institute of Glass & Ceramic Research and Testing, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(BCSIR), Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Glass
Research Division, Institute of Glass & Ceramic Research and Testing, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(BCSIR), Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
- BCSIR
Dhaka Laboratories, Bangladesh Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
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Lu Y, Liu S, Wang P, Guo X, Qin Z, Hou H, Tao T. A novel microglia-targeting strategy based on nanoparticle-mediated delivery of miR-26a-5p for long-lasting analgesia in chronic pain. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:128. [PMID: 38519978 PMCID: PMC10960380 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02420-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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Accumulating evidence supports the notion that microglia play versatile roles in different chronic pain conditions. However, therapeutic strategies of chronic pain by targeting microglia remain largely overlooked. This study seeks to develop a miRNA-loaded nano-delivery system by targeting microglia, which could provide a decent and long-lasting analgesia for chronic pain. Surface aminated mesoporous silica nanoparticles were adopted to load miR-26a-5p, a potent analgesic miRNA, by electrostatic adsorption, which can avoid miR-26a-5p is rapidly released and degraded. Then, targeting peptide MG1 was modified on the surface of aminated mesoporous silica particles for microglia targeting. In peripheral nerve injury induced neuropathic pain model, a satisfactory anti-allodynia effect with about 6 weeks pain-relief duration were achieved through targeting microglia strategy, which decreased microglia activation and inflammation by Wnt5a, a non-canonical Wnt pathway. In inflammatory pain and chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathic pain, microglia targeting strategy also exhibited more efficient analgesia and longer pain-relief duration than others. Overall, we developed a microglia-targeting nano-delivery system, which facilitates precisely miR-26a-5p delivery to enhance analgesic effect and duration for several chronic pain conditions.
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- Yitian Lu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Neuroscience Research Institute and Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Key Laboratory for Neuroscience, Ministry of Education/National Health Commission, National Health Commission and State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Anesthesiology, Central People's Hospital of Zhanjiang, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China.
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Rana MM, De la Hoz Siegler H. Evolution of Hybrid Hydrogels: Next-Generation Biomaterials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering. Gels 2024; 10:216. [PMID: 38667635 PMCID: PMC11049329 DOI: 10.3390/gels10040216] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Hydrogels, being hydrophilic polymer networks capable of absorbing and retaining aqueous fluids, hold significant promise in biomedical applications owing to their high water content, permeability, and structural similarity to the extracellular matrix. Recent chemical advancements have bolstered their versatility, facilitating the integration of the molecules guiding cellular activities and enabling their controlled activation under time constraints. However, conventional synthetic hydrogels suffer from inherent weaknesses such as heterogeneity and network imperfections, which adversely affect their mechanical properties, diffusion rates, and biological activity. In response to these challenges, hybrid hydrogels have emerged, aiming to enhance their strength, drug release efficiency, and therapeutic effectiveness. These hybrid hydrogels, featuring improved formulations, are tailored for controlled drug release and tissue regeneration across both soft and hard tissues. The scientific community has increasingly recognized the versatile characteristics of hybrid hydrogels, particularly in the biomedical sector. This comprehensive review delves into recent advancements in hybrid hydrogel systems, covering the diverse types, modification strategies, and the integration of nano/microstructures. The discussion includes innovative fabrication techniques such as click reactions, 3D printing, and photopatterning alongside the elucidation of the release mechanisms of bioactive molecules. By addressing challenges, the review underscores diverse biomedical applications and envisages a promising future for hybrid hydrogels across various domains in the biomedical field.
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- Md Mohosin Rana
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z7, Canada;
- Centre for Blood Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
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Salvante ERG, Popoiu AV, Barb AC, Cosma AA, Fenesan MP, Saxena AK, Popoiu TA, Boia ES, Stanciulescu MC, Caplar BD, Dorobantu FR, Cimpean AM. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based Analysis of In Vivo Polymers and Collagen Scaffolds Inducing Vascularization. In Vivo 2024; 38:620-629. [PMID: 38418141 PMCID: PMC10905450 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.13481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Biomaterials are essential in modern medicine, both for patients and research. Their ability to acquire and maintain functional vascularization is currently debated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the vascularization induced by two collagen-based scaffolds (with 2D and 3D structures) and one non-collagen scaffold implanted on the chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane (CAM). MATERIALS AND METHODS Classical stereomicroscopic image vascular assessment was enhanced with the IKOSA software by using two applications: the CAM assay and the Network Formation Assay, evaluating the vessel branching potential, vascular area, as well as tube length and thickness. RESULTS Both collagen-based scaffolds induced non-inflammatory angiogenesis, but the non-collagen scaffold induced a massive inflammation followed by inflammatory-related angiogenesis. Vessels branching points/Region of Interest (Px^2) and Vessel branching points/Vessel total area (Px^2), increased exponentially until day 5 of the experiment certifying a sustained and continuous angiogenic process induced by 3D collagen scaffolds. CONCLUSION Collagen-based scaffolds may be more suitable for neovascularization compared to non-collagen scaffolds. The present study demonstrates the potential of the CAM model in combination with AI-based software for the evaluation of vascularization in biomaterials. This approach could help to reduce and replace animal experimentation in the pre-screening of biomaterials.
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- Emergency Hospital for Children Louis Turcanu, Timisoara, Romania
- Center of Expertise for Rare Vascular Disease in Children, Louis Turcanu Children Hospital, Timisoara, Romania
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- Doctoral School, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Microscopic Morphology/Histology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
- OncoHelp Hospital, Timisoara, Romania
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- Doctoral School, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Microscopic Morphology/Histology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
- OncoHelp Hospital, Timisoara, Romania
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- Doctoral School, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Microscopic Morphology/Histology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
- OncoHelp Hospital, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Chelsea Children's Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Fdn Trust, Imperial College London, London, U.K
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- Doctoral School, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Center of Expertise for Rare Vascular Disease in Children, Louis Turcanu Children Hospital, Timisoara, Romania
- Department XV of Orthopaedics, Traumatology, Urology and Medical Imaging, Discipline of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Center of Expertise for Rare Vascular Disease in Children, Louis Turcanu Children Hospital, Timisoara, Romania
- Department XV of Orthopaedics, Traumatology, Urology and Medical Imaging, Discipline of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Doctoral School, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Neonatology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania
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- Center of Expertise for Rare Vascular Disease in Children, Louis Turcanu Children Hospital, Timisoara, Romania;
- Department of Microscopic Morphology/Histology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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Jia X, Fan X, Chen C, Lu Q, Zhou H, Zhao Y, Wang X, Han S, Ouyang L, Yan H, Dai H, Geng H. Chemical and Structural Engineering of Gelatin-Based Delivery Systems for Therapeutic Applications: A Review. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:564-589. [PMID: 38174643 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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As a biodegradable and biocompatible protein derived from collagen, gelatin has been extensively exploited as a fundamental component of biological scaffolds and drug delivery systems for precise medicine. The easily engineered gelatin holds great promise in formulating various delivery systems to protect and enhance the efficacy of drugs for improving the safety and effectiveness of numerous pharmaceuticals. The remarkable biocompatibility and adjustable mechanical properties of gelatin permit the construction of active 3D scaffolds to accelerate the regeneration of injured tissues and organs. In this Review, we delve into diverse strategies for fabricating and functionalizing gelatin-based structures, which are applicable to gene and drug delivery as well as tissue engineering. We emphasized the advantages of various gelatin derivatives, including methacryloyl gelatin, polyethylene glycol-modified gelatin, thiolated gelatin, and alendronate-modified gelatin. These derivatives exhibit excellent physicochemical and biological properties, allowing the fabrication of tailor-made structures for biomedical applications. Additionally, we explored the latest developments in the modulation of their physicochemical properties by combining additive materials and manufacturing platforms, outlining the design of multifunctional gelatin-based micro-, nano-, and macrostructures. While discussing the current limitations, we also addressed the challenges that need to be overcome for clinical translation, including high manufacturing costs, limited application scenarios, and potential immunogenicity. This Review provides insight into how the structural and chemical engineering of gelatin can be leveraged to pave the way for significant advancements in biomedical applications and the improvement of patient outcomes.
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- Xiaoyu Jia
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212018, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518075, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212018, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212018, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518075, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518075, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212018, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518075, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology (MCB), Uppsala University (UU), 751 05 Uppsala, Sweden
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212018, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518075, China
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Müller WEG, Neufurth M, Wang S, Schröder HC, Wang X. The Physiological Inorganic Polymers Biosilica and Polyphosphate as Key Drivers for Biomedical Materials in Regenerative Nanomedicine. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:1303-1337. [PMID: 38348175 PMCID: PMC10860874 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s446405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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There is a need for novel nanomaterials with properties not yet exploited in regenerative nanomedicine. Based on lessons learned from the oldest metazoan phylum, sponges, it has been recognized that two previously ignored or insufficiently recognized principles play an essential role in tissue regeneration, including biomineral formation/repair and wound healing. Firstly, the dependence on enzymes as a driving force and secondly, the availability of metabolic energy. The discovery of enzymatic synthesis and regenerative activity of amorphous biosilica that builds the mineral skeleton of siliceous sponges formed the basis for the development of successful strategies for the treatment of osteochondral impairments in humans. In addition, the elucidation of the functional significance of a second regeneratively active inorganic material, namely inorganic polyphosphate (polyP) and its amorphous nanoparticles, present from sponges to humans, has pushed forward the development of innovative materials for both soft (skin, cartilage) and hard tissue (bone) repair. This energy-rich molecule exhibits a property not shown by any other biopolymer: the delivery of metabolic energy, even extracellularly, necessary for the ATP-dependent tissue regeneration. This review summarizes the latest developments in nanobiomaterials based on these two evolutionarily old, regeneratively active materials, amorphous silica and amorphous polyP, highlighting their specific, partly unique properties and mode of action, and discussing their possible applications in human therapy. The results of initial proof-of-concept studies on patients demonstrating complete healing of chronic wounds are outlined.
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- Werner E G Müller
- ERC Advanced Investigator Grant Research Group at the Institute for Physiological Chemistry, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- ERC Advanced Investigator Grant Research Group at the Institute for Physiological Chemistry, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- ERC Advanced Investigator Grant Research Group at the Institute for Physiological Chemistry, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- ERC Advanced Investigator Grant Research Group at the Institute for Physiological Chemistry, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- ERC Advanced Investigator Grant Research Group at the Institute for Physiological Chemistry, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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Feng H, Yue Y, Zhang Y, Liang J, Liu L, Wang Q, Feng Q, Zhao H. Plant-Derived Exosome-Like Nanoparticles: Emerging Nanosystems for Enhanced Tissue Engineering. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:1189-1204. [PMID: 38344437 PMCID: PMC10859124 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s448905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
Abstract
Tissue engineering holds great potential for tissue repair and rejuvenation. Plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles (ELNs) have recently emerged as a promising avenue in tissue engineering. However, there is an urgent need to understand how plant ELNs can be therapeutically applied in clinical disease management, especially for tissue regeneration. In this review, we comprehensively examine the properties, characteristics, and isolation techniques of plant ELNs. We also discuss their impact on the immune system, compatibility with the human body, and their role in tissue regeneration. To ensure the suitability of plant ELNs for tissue engineering, we explore various engineering and modification strategies. Additionally, we provide insights into the progress of commercialization and industrial perspectives on plant ELNs. This review aims to highlight the potential of plant ELNs in regenerative medicine by exploring the current research landscape and key findings.
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- Hui Feng
- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an City, Shaanxi, 710054, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an City, Shaanxi, 710054, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an City, Shaanxi, 710054, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an City, Shaanxi, 710054, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an City, Shaanxi, 710054, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an City, Shaanxi, 710054, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology Ministry of Education College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an City, Shaanxi, 710054, People’s Republic of China
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Candia Carnevali MD, Sugni M, Bonasoro F, Wilkie IC. Mutable Collagenous Tissue: A Concept Generator for Biomimetic Materials and Devices. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:37. [PMID: 38248662 PMCID: PMC10817530 DOI: 10.3390/md22010037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Echinoderms (starfish, sea-urchins and their close relations) possess a unique type of collagenous tissue that is innervated by the motor nervous system and whose mechanical properties, such as tensile strength and elastic stiffness, can be altered in a time frame of seconds. Intensive research on echinoderm 'mutable collagenous tissue' (MCT) began over 50 years ago, and over 20 years ago, MCT first inspired a biomimetic design. MCT, and sea-cucumber dermis in particular, is now a major source of ideas for the development of new mechanically adaptable materials and devices with applications in diverse areas including biomedical science, chemical engineering and robotics. In this review, after an up-to-date account of present knowledge of the structural, physiological and molecular adaptations of MCT and the mechanisms responsible for its variable tensile properties, we focus on MCT as a concept generator surveying biomimetic systems inspired by MCT biology, showing that these include both bio-derived developments (same function, analogous operating principles) and technology-derived developments (same function, different operating principles), and suggest a strategy for the further exploitation of this promising biological resource.
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- M. Daniela Candia Carnevali
- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (M.D.C.C.); (M.S.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (M.D.C.C.); (M.S.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (M.D.C.C.); (M.S.); (F.B.)
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- School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
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Palladino S, Schwab A, Copes F, D'Este M, Candiani G, Mantovani D. Development of a hyaluronic acid-collagen bioink for shear-induced fibers and cells alignment. Biomed Mater 2023; 18:065017. [PMID: 37751763 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/acfd77] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Human tissues are characterized by complex composition and cellular and extracellular matrix (ECM) organization at microscopic level. In most of human tissues, cells and ECM show an anisotropic arrangement, which confers them specific properties.In vitro, the ability to closely mimic this complexity is limited. However, in the last years, extrusion bioprinting showed a certain potential for aligning cells and biomolecules, due to the application of shear stress during the bio-fabrication process. In this work, we propose a strategy to combine collagen (col) with tyramine-modified hyaluronic acid (THA) to obtain a printable col-THA bioink for extrusion bioprinting, solely-based on natural-derived components. Collagen fibers formation within the hybrid hydrogel, as well as collagen distribution and spatial organization before and after printing, were studied. For the validation of the biological outcome, fibroblasts were selected as cellular model and embedded in the col-THA matrix. Cell metabolic activity and cell viability, as well as cell distribution and alignment, were studied in the bioink before and after bioprinting. Results demonstrated successful collagen fibers formation within the bioink, as well as collagen anisotropic alignment along the printing direction. Furthermore, results revealed suitable biological properties, with a slightly reduced metabolic activity at day 1, fully recovered within the first 3 d post-cell embedding. Finally, results showed fibroblasts elongation and alignment along the bioprinting direction. Altogether, results validated the potential to obtain collagen-based bioprinted constructs, with both cellular and ECM anisotropy, without detrimental effects of the fabrication process on the biological outcome. This bioink can be potentially used for a wide range of applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine in which anisotropy is required.
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- Sara Palladino
- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering, CRC-Tier I, Dept Min-Met-Materials Eng and Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Québec, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
- genT_LΛB, Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering 'G. Natta', Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering, CRC-Tier I, Dept Min-Met-Materials Eng and Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Québec, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
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- genT_LΛB, Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering 'G. Natta', Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering, CRC-Tier I, Dept Min-Met-Materials Eng and Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Québec, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
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Dubey AK, Mostafavi E. Biomaterials-mediated CRISPR/Cas9 delivery: recent challenges and opportunities in gene therapy. Front Chem 2023; 11:1259435. [PMID: 37841202 PMCID: PMC10568484 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1259435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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The use of biomaterials in delivering CRISPR/Cas9 for gene therapy in infectious diseases holds tremendous potential. This innovative approach combines the advantages of CRISPR/Cas9 with the protective properties of biomaterials, enabling accurate and efficient gene editing while enhancing safety. Biomaterials play a vital role in shielding CRISPR/Cas9 components, such as lipid nanoparticles or viral vectors, from immunological processes and degradation, extending their effectiveness. By utilizing the flexibility of biomaterials, tailored systems can be designed to address specific genetic diseases, paving the way for personalized therapeutics. Furthermore, this delivery method offers promising avenues in combating viral illnesses by precisely modifying pathogen genomes, and reducing their pathogenicity. Biomaterials facilitate site-specific gene modifications, ensuring effective delivery to infected cells while minimizing off-target effects. However, challenges remain, including optimizing delivery efficiency, reducing off-target effects, ensuring long-term safety, and establishing scalable production techniques. Thorough research, pre-clinical investigations, and rigorous safety evaluations are imperative for successful translation from the laboratory to clinical applications. In this review, we discussed how CRISPR/Cas9 delivery using biomaterials revolutionizes gene therapy and infectious disease treatment, offering precise and safe editing capabilities with the potential to significantly improve human health and quality of life.
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- Ankit Kumar Dubey
- Global Research and Publishing Foundation, New Delhi, India
- Institute of Scholars, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
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Atia GA, Shalaby HK, Roomi AB, Ghobashy MM, Attia HA, Mohamed SZ, Abdeen A, Abdo M, Fericean L, Bănățean Dunea I, Atwa AM, Hasan T, Mady W, Abdelkader A, Ali SA, Habotta OA, Azouz RA, Malhat F, Shukry M, Foda T, Dinu S. Macro, Micro, and Nano-Inspired Bioactive Polymeric Biomaterials in Therapeutic, and Regenerative Orofacial Applications. Drug Des Devel Ther 2023; 17:2985-3021. [PMID: 37789970 PMCID: PMC10543943 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s419361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Introducing dental polymers has accelerated biotechnological research, advancing tissue engineering, biomaterials development, and drug delivery. Polymers have been utilized effectively in dentistry to build dentures and orthodontic equipment and are key components in the composition of numerous restorative materials. Furthermore, dental polymers have the potential to be employed for medication administration and tissue regeneration. To analyze the influence of polymer-based investigations on practical medical trials, it is required to evaluate the research undertaken in this sector. The present review aims to gather evidence on polymer applications in dental, oral, and maxillofacial reconstruction.
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- Gamal A Atia
- Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, and Diagnosis, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology and Oral Diagnosis, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez University, Suez, Egypt
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- Department of Quality Assurance, University of Thi-Qar, Thi-Qar, Iraq
- Department of Medical Laboratory, College of Health and Medical Technology, National University of Science and Technology, Thi-Qar, Iraq
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- Radiation Research of Polymer Chemistry Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Toukh, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Histology and Anatomy, School of Veterinary Medicine, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Badr City, Egypt
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat, Egypt
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- Department of Biology and Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture. University of Life Sciences “King Michael I” from Timișoara, Timișoara, Romania
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- Department of Biology and Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture. University of Life Sciences “King Michael I” from Timișoara, Timișoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Basic Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, 1181, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pesticide Residues and Environmental Pollution, Central Agricultural Pesticide Laboratory, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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- Oral Health Sciences Department, Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, 300041, Romania
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邬 建, 王 丙, 刘 宇, 魏 岱. [Preparation of functional polyhydroxyalkanoate microspheres and their antibacterial activity and osteogenic effect evaluation]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2023; 37:929-936. [PMID: 37586791 PMCID: PMC10435330 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202303136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Objective To construct polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) microspheres loaded with bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) and human β-defensin 3 (HBD3), and evaluate the antibacterial activity of microspheres and the effect of promoting osteogenic differentiation, aiming to provide a new option of material for bone tissue engineering. Methods The soybean lecithin (SL)-BMP-2 and SL-HBD3 were prepared by SL-mediated introduction of growth factors into polyesters technology, and the functional microsphere (f-PMS) containing BMP-2 and HBD3 were prepared by microfluidic technology, while pure microsphere (p-PMS) was prepared by the same method as the control. The morphology of microspheres was observed by scanning electron microscopy and the water absorption was detected; the release curves of BMP-2 and HBD3 in f-PMS were detected by ELISA kit. The antibacterial effect of microspheres in Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli was tested with the LIVE/DEADTM BacLightTM bacterial staining kit; the biocompatibility of microspheres was tested using Transwell and cell counting kit 8 (CCK-8). The effect of microspheres on osteogenic differentiation was determined by collagen type Ⅰ (COL-1) immunofluorescence staining and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) concentration. Results In this experiment, the f-PMS and p-PMS were successfully constructed. Morphological characteristics showed that p-PMS surface was rough and distributed with micropores of 1-3 μm, while f-PMS surface was smooth and existed white granular material. There was no significant difference in water absorption between the two groups (P>0.05). The release curves of BMP-2 and HBD3 in the f-PMS and p-PMS were basically the same, showing both early sudden release and late slow release. The antibacterial activity of f-PMS was significantly higher than that of p-PMS in the test that against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference in biocompatibility between the two groups (P>0.05). The results of osteogenic differentiation of human BMSCs showed that the fluorescence intensity of osteogenic specific protein COL-1 of f-PMS was significantly higher than that in p-PMS, and the activity of ALP in f-PMS was also significantly higher than that in p-PMS (P<0.05). Conclusion The p-PHA have good antibacterial activity and biocompatibility, and can effectively promote the osteogenic differentiation of human BMSCs, which is expected to be applied to bone tissue engineering in the future.
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- 建飞 邬
- 西南医科大学附属自贡医院 自贡市精神卫生中心 自贡市脑科学研究院(四川自贡 643020)Zigong Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Zigong Psychiatric Research Center, Zigong Institute of Brain Science, Zigong Sichuan, 643020, P. R. China
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- 西南医科大学附属自贡医院 自贡市精神卫生中心 自贡市脑科学研究院(四川自贡 643020)Zigong Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Zigong Psychiatric Research Center, Zigong Institute of Brain Science, Zigong Sichuan, 643020, P. R. China
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- 西南医科大学附属自贡医院 自贡市精神卫生中心 自贡市脑科学研究院(四川自贡 643020)Zigong Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Zigong Psychiatric Research Center, Zigong Institute of Brain Science, Zigong Sichuan, 643020, P. R. China
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- 西南医科大学附属自贡医院 自贡市精神卫生中心 自贡市脑科学研究院(四川自贡 643020)Zigong Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Zigong Psychiatric Research Center, Zigong Institute of Brain Science, Zigong Sichuan, 643020, P. R. China
- 西北大学生命科学与医学部(西安 710069)Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi’an Shaanxi, 710069, P. R. China
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Khan A, Kumari P, Kumari N, Shaikh U, Ekhator C, Halappa Nagaraj R, Yadav V, Khan AW, Lazarevic S, Bharati B, Lakshmipriya Vetrivendan G, Mulmi A, Mohamed H, Ullah A, Kadel B, Bellegarde SB, Rehman A. Biomimetic Approaches in Cardiac Tissue Engineering: Replicating the Native Heart Microenvironment. Cureus 2023; 15:e43431. [PMID: 37581196 PMCID: PMC10423641 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, pose significant challenges in medical practice, necessitating innovative approaches for cardiac repair and regeneration. Cardiac tissue engineering has emerged as a promising solution, aiming to develop functional and physiologically relevant cardiac tissue constructs. Replicating the native heart microenvironment, with its complex and dynamic milieu necessary for cardiac tissue growth and function, is crucial in tissue engineering. Biomimetic strategies that closely mimic the natural heart microenvironment have gained significant interest due to their potential to enhance synthetic cardiac tissue functionality and therapeutic applicability. Biomimetic approaches focus on mimicking biochemical cues, mechanical stimuli, coordinated electrical signaling, and cell-cell/cell-matrix interactions of cardiac tissue. By combining bioactive ligands, controlled delivery systems, appropriate biomaterial characteristics, electrical signals, and strategies to enhance cell interactions, biomimetic approaches provide a more physiologically relevant environment for tissue growth. The replication of the native cardiac microenvironment enables precise regulation of cellular responses, tissue remodeling, and the development of functional cardiac tissue constructs. Challenges and future directions include refining complex biochemical signaling networks, paracrine signaling, synchronized electrical networks, and cell-cell/cell-matrix interactions. Advancements in biomimetic approaches hold great promise for cardiovascular regenerative medicine, offering potential therapeutic strategies and revolutionizing cardiac disease modeling. These approaches contribute to the development of more effective treatments, personalized medicine, and improved patient outcomes. Ongoing research and innovation in biomimetic approaches have the potential to revolutionize regenerative medicine and cardiac disease modeling by replicating the native heart microenvironment, advancing functional cardiac tissue engineering, and improving patient outcomes.
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- Anoosha Khan
- Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK
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- Medicine, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, PAK
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- Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK
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- Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK
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- Neuro-Oncology, New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Nepal Medical College, Kathmandu, NPL
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- Medicine, United Nations Study & Understanding, The International Academy, Khartoum, SDN
- Medicine, Elrazi University, Khartoum, SDN
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- Internal Medicine, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, NPL
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- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Antigua, St. John's, ATG
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Zhang Y, Yu L, Qiu R, Cao L, Ye G, Lin R, Wang Y, Wang G, Hu B, Hou H. 3D hypoxia-mimicking and anti-synechia hydrogel enabling promoted neovascularization for renal injury repair and regeneration. Mater Today Bio 2023; 21:100694. [PMID: 37346780 PMCID: PMC10279555 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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In-situ renal tissue engineering is promising yet challenging for renal injury repair and regeneration due to the highly vascularized structure of renal tissue and complex high-oxidative stress and ischemic microenvironment. Herein, a novel biocompatible 3D porous hydrogel (DFO-gel) with sustained release capacity of hypoxia mimicking micromolecule drug deferoxamine (DFO) was developed for in-situ renal injury repair. In vitro and in vivo experimental results demonstrated that the developed DFO-gels can exert the synchronous benefit of scavenging excess reactive oxygen species (ROS) regulating inflammatory microenvironment and promoting angiogenesis for effective renal injury repair by up-regulating hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). The in-situ neogenesis of neonatal glomerular- and tubular-like structures in the implanted areas in the partially nephrectomized rats also suggested the potential for promoting renal injury repair and regeneration. This multifunctional hydrogel can not only exhibit the sustained release and promoted bio-uptake capacity for DFO, but also improve the renal injured microenvironment by alleviating oxidative and inflammatory stress, accelerating neovascularization, and promoting efficient anti-synechia. We believe this work offers a promising strategy for renal injury repair and regeneration.
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- Yuehang Zhang
- Division of Nephrology, State Key Lab for Organ Failure Research, National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Disease, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, PR China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, PR China
- Division of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, PR China
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- Division of Nephrology, State Key Lab for Organ Failure Research, National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Disease, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, PR China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, PR China
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- Division of Nephrology, State Key Lab for Organ Failure Research, National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Disease, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, PR China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, PR China
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- Division of Nephrology, State Key Lab for Organ Failure Research, National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Disease, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, PR China
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- Division of Nephrology, State Key Lab for Organ Failure Research, National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Disease, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, PR China
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Liang J, Liu P, Yang X, Liu L, Zhang Y, Wang Q, Zhao H. Biomaterial-based scaffolds in promotion of cartilage regeneration: Recent advances and emerging applications. J Orthop Translat 2023; 41:54-62. [PMID: 37691640 PMCID: PMC10485599 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2023.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) poses a significant burden for countless individuals, inflicting relentless pain and impairing their quality of life. Although traditional treatments for OA focus on pain management and surgical interventions, they often fall short of addressing the underlying cause of the disease. Fortunately, emerging biomaterial-based scaffolds offer hope for OA therapy, providing immense promise for cartilage regeneration in OA. These innovative scaffolds are ingeniously designed to provide support and mimic the intricate structure of the natural extracellular matrix, thus stimulating the regeneration of damaged cartilage. In this comprehensive review, we summarize and discuss current landscape of biomaterial-based scaffolds for cartilage regeneration in OA. Furthermore, we delve into the diverse range of biomaterials employed in their construction and explore the cutting-edge techniques utilized in their fabrication. By examining both preclinical and clinical studies, we aim to illuminate the remarkable versatility and untapped potential of biomaterial-based scaffolds in the context of OA. Thetranslational potential of this article By thoroughly examining the current state of research and clinical studies, this review provides valuable insights that bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical application. This knowledge is crucial for clinicians and researchers who strive to develop innovative treatments that go beyond symptom management and directly target the underlying cause of OA. Through the comprehensive analysis and multidisciplinary approach, the review paves the way for the translation of scientific knowledge into practical applications, ultimately improving the lives of individuals suffering from OA and shaping the future of orthopedic medicine.
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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Liang W, Zhou C, Meng Y, Fu L, Zeng B, Liu Z, Ming W, Long H. An overview of the material science and knowledge of nanomedicine, bioscaffolds, and tissue engineering for tendon restoration. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1199220. [PMID: 37388772 PMCID: PMC10306281 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1199220] [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: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Tendon wounds are a worldwide health issue affecting millions of people annually. Due to the characteristics of tendons, their natural restoration is a complicated and lengthy process. With the advancement of bioengineering, biomaterials, and cell biology, a new science, tissue engineering, has developed. In this field, numerous ways have been offered. As increasingly intricate and natural structures resembling tendons are produced, the results are encouraging. This study highlights the nature of the tendon and the standard cures that have thus far been utilized. Then, a comparison is made between the many tendon tissue engineering methodologies proposed to date, concentrating on the ingredients required to gain the structures that enable appropriate tendon renewal: cells, growth factors, scaffolds, and scaffold formation methods. The analysis of all these factors enables a global understanding of the impact of each component employed in tendon restoration, thereby shedding light on potential future approaches involving the creation of novel combinations of materials, cells, designs, and bioactive molecules for the restoration of a functional tendon.
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- Wenqing Liang
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Guanghua Hospital, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shaoxing City Keqiao District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
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