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Ren D, Zhang Y, Du B, Wang L, Gong M, Zhu W. An Antibacterial, Conductive Nanocomposite Hydrogel Coupled with Electrical Stimulation for Accelerated Wound Healing. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:4495-4513. [PMID: 38799696 PMCID: PMC11123069 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s460700] [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: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Background Electrical stimulation (ES) can effectively promote skin wound healing; however, single-electrode-based ES strategies are difficult to cover the entire wound area, and the effectiveness of ES is often limited by the inconsistent mechanical properties of the electrode and wound tissue. The above factors may lead to ES treatment is not ideal. Methods A multifunctional conductive hydrogel dressing containing methacrylated gelatin (GelMA), Ti3C2 and collagen binding antimicrobial peptides (V-Os) was developed to improve wound management. Ti3C2 was selected as the electrode component due to its excellent electrical conductivity, the modified antimicrobial peptide V-Os could replace traditional antibiotics to suppress bacterial infections, and GelMA hydrogel was used due to its clinical applicability in wound healing. Results The results showed that this new hydrogel dressing (GelMA@Ti3C2/V-Os) not only has excellent electrical conductivity and biocompatibility but also has a durable and efficient bactericidal effect. The modified antimicrobial peptides V-Os used were able to bind more closely to GelMA hydrogel to exert long-lasting antibacterial effects. The results of cell experiment showed that the GelMA@Ti3C2/V-Os hydrogel dressing could enhance the effect of current stimulation and significantly improve the migration, proliferation and tissue repair related genes expression of fibroblasts. In vitro experiments results showed that under ES, GelMA@Ti3C2/V-Os hydrogel dressing could promote re-epithelialization, enhance angiogenesis, mediate immune response and prevent wound infection. Conclusion This multifunctional nanocomposite hydrogel could provide new strategies for promoting infectious wound healing.
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- Dawei Ren
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatric Respiration, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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Uzieliene I, Popov A, Vaiciuleviciute R, Kirdaite G, Bernotiene E, Ramanaviciene A. Polypyrrole-based structures for activation of cellular functions under electrical stimulation. Bioelectrochemistry 2024; 155:108585. [PMID: 37847982 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2023.108585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Polypyrrole (Ppy) is an electroconductive polymer used in various applications, including in vitro experiments with cell cultures under electrical stimulation (ES). Ppy can be applied in various forms and most importantly, it is biocompatible with cells. Ppy specifically directs ES to cells, which makes Ppy a potential polymer for the development of novel technologies for targeted tissue regeneration. The high potential of ES in combination with different Ppy-based systems, such as hydrogels, scaffolds, or Ppy-layers is advantageous to stimulate cellular differentiation towards neurogenic, cardiac, muscle, and osteogenic lineages. Different in-house devices and the principles of ES application used to stimulate cellular functions are reviewed and summarized. The focus of this review is to observe the most relevant studies and their in-house techniques regarding the application of Ppy-based materials for the use of bone, neural, cardiac, and muscle tissue regeneration under ES. Different types of Ppy materials, such as Ppy particles, layers/films, membranes, and 3D-shaped synthetic and natural scaffolds, as well as combining Ppy with different active molecules are reviewed.
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- Ilona Uzieliene
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania; Department of Immunology, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Immunology, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania; NanoTechnas - Center on Nanotechnology and Materials Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko g. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Experimental, Preventive and Clinical Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania; Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, VilniusTech, Sauletekio al. 11, LT-10223 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Immunology, State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine, LT-08406 Vilnius, Lithuania; NanoTechnas - Center on Nanotechnology and Materials Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko g. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Wang A, Ma X, Bian J, Jiao Z, Zhu Q, Wang P, Zhao Y. Signalling pathways underlying pulsed electromagnetic fields in bone repair. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1333566. [PMID: 38328443 PMCID: PMC10847561 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1333566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) stimulation is a prospective non-invasive and safe physical therapy strategy for accelerating bone repair. PEMFs can activate signalling pathways, modulate ion channels, and regulate the expression of bone-related genes to enhance osteoblast activity and promote the regeneration of neural and vascular tissues, thereby accelerating bone formation during bone repair. Although their mechanisms of action remain unclear, recent studies provide ample evidence of the effects of PEMF on bone repair. In this review, we present the progress of research exploring the effects of PEMF on bone repair and systematically elucidate the mechanisms involved in PEMF-induced bone repair. Additionally, the potential clinical significance of PEMF therapy in fracture healing is underscored. Thus, this review seeks to provide a sufficient theoretical basis for the application of PEMFs in bone repair.
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- Aoao Wang
- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Dong Y, Wang Z, Wang J, Sun X, Yang X, Liu G. Mussel-inspired electroactive, antibacterial and antioxidative composite membranes with incorporation of gold nanoparticles and antibacterial peptides for enhancing skin wound healing. J Biol Eng 2024; 18:3. [PMID: 38212854 PMCID: PMC10785445 DOI: 10.1186/s13036-023-00402-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Large skin wounds are one of the most important health problems in the world. Skin wound repair and tissue regeneration are complex processes involving many physiological signals, and effective wound healing remains an enormous clinical challenge. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a strategy to rapidly kill bacteria, promote cell proliferation and accelerate wound healing. At present, electrical stimulation (ES) is often used in the clinical treatment of skin wounds and can simulate the endogenous biological current of the body and accelerate the repair process of skin wounds. However, a single ES strategy has difficulty covering the entire wound area, which may lead to unsatisfactory therapeutic effects. To overcome this deficiency, it is essential to develop a collaborative treatment strategy that combines ES with other treatments. In this study, gold nanoparticles and antibacterial peptides (Os) were loaded on the surface of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) material through the reducibility and adhesion of polydopamine (PDA) and improved the electrical activity, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and biocompatibility properties of the polymer material. At the same time, this composite membrane material (Os/Au-PDA@PLGA) combined with ES was used in wound therapy to improve the wound healing rate. The results show that the new wound repair material has good biocompatibility and can effectively promote cell proliferation and migration. Through the combined application of gold nanoparticles and antibacterial peptides Os, the polymer materials have more efficient bactericidal and antioxidant effects. The antibacterial experiment results showed that gold nanoparticles could further enhance the antibacterial activity of antibacterial peptides. Furthermore, the Os/Au-PDA@PLGA composite membrane has good hydrophilicity and electrical activity, which can provide a more favorable cell microenvironment for wound healing. In vivo studies using a full-thickness skin defect model in rats showed that the Os/Au-PDA@PLGA composite membrane had a better therapeutic effect than the pure PLGA material. More importantly, the combination of the Os/Au-PDA@PLGA composite with ES significantly accelerated the rate of vascularization and collagen deposition and promoted wound healing compared with non-ES controls. Therefore, the combination of the Au/Os-PDA@PLGA composite membrane with ES may provide a new strategy for the effective treatment of skin wounds.
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- Yongkang Dong
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China
- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jilin Province FAW General Hospital, Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, China.
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Bhaskar N, Kachappilly MC, Bhushan V, Pandya HJ, Basu B. Electrical field stimulated modulation of cell fate of pre-osteoblasts on PVDF/BT/MWCNT based electroactive biomaterials. J Biomed Mater Res A 2023; 111:340-353. [PMID: 36403282 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37472] [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: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The present study reports the impact of the interplay between electroactive properties of the biomaterials and electrical stimulation (ES) toward the cell proliferation, migration and maturation of osteoprogenitors (preosteoblasts; MC3T3-E1) on the electroactive poly (vinylidene difluoride) (PVDF)-based composites. The barium titanate (BaTiO3; BT; 30 wt%) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT; 3 wt%) were introduced into the PVDF via melt mixing, which led to an enhancement of the dielectric permittivity, electrical conductivity, and surface roughness. We also present the design and development of an in-house customized 12-well plate-based device for providing different types (DC, square, biphasic) of ES to cells in culture in a programmable manner. In the presence of ES of 1 V cm-1 , biophysical stimulation experiments performed using 12-well plate-based device revealed that PVDF composite (PVDF/30BT/3MWCNT) can facilitate the enhanced adhesion and proliferation of the MC3T3-E1 in non-osteogenic media, with respect to non-stimulated conditions. Importantly, MC3T3-E1 cells demonstrated significantly better migration and differentiation on the PVDF/30BT/3MWCNT under ES when compared to ES-free culture conditions. Similar enhancement with respect to alkaline phosphatase activity, intracellular Ca2+ concentration, and calcium deposition in MC3T3-E1 cells was recorded, when pre-osteoblasts were grown for 21 days on electroactive substrates. All these observations supported the activation of osteo-differentiation fates, which were further promoted in the osteogenic medium. The present study demonstrates that the synergistic interactions of ES with piezoelectric PVDF-based polymer composite can potentially enhance the proliferation, migration, and osteogenesis of the pre-osteoblast cells, rendering it a promising bioengineering strategy for bone tissue engineering.
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- Nitu Bhaskar
- Laboratory for Biomaterials, Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.,Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials, Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.,Centre for Biosystems Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
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Dixon DT, Gomillion CT. 3D-Printed conductive polymeric scaffolds with direct current electrical stimulation for enhanced bone regeneration. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:1351-1364. [PMID: 36825765 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Various methods have been used to treat bone defects caused by genetic disorders, injury, or disease. Yet, there is still great need to develop alternative approaches to repair damaged bone tissue. Bones naturally exhibit piezoelectric potential, or the ability to convert mechanical stresses into electrical impulses. This phenomenon has been utilized clinically to enhance bone regeneration in conjunction with electrical stimulation (ES) therapies; however, oftentimes with critical-sized bone defects, the bioelectric potential at the site of injury is compromised, resulting in less desirable outcomes. In the present study, the potential of a 3D-printed conductive polymer blend to enhance bone formation through restoration of the bioelectrical microenvironment was evaluated. A commercially available 3D printer was used to create circular, thin-film scaffolds consisting of either polylactide (PLA) or a conductive PLA (CPLA) composite. Preosteoblast cells were seeded onto the scaffolds and subjected to direct current ES via a purpose-built cell culture chamber. It was found that CPLA scaffolds had no adverse effects on cell viability, proliferation or differentiation when compared with control scaffolds. The addition of ES, however, resulted in a significant increase in the expression of osteocalcin, a protein indicative of osteoblast maturation, after 14 days of culture. Furthermore, xylenol orange staining also showed the presence of increased mineralized calcium nodules in cultures undergoing stimulation. This study demonstrates the potential for low-cost, conductive scaffolding materials to support cell viability and enhance in vitro mineralization in conjunction with ES.
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- Damion T Dixon
- School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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Martín D, Bocio-Nuñez J, Scagliusi SF, Pérez P, Huertas G, Yúfera A, Giner M, Daza P. DC electrical stimulation enhances proliferation and differentiation on N2a and MC3T3 cell lines. J Biol Eng 2022; 16:27. [PMID: 36229846 PMCID: PMC9563743 DOI: 10.1186/s13036-022-00306-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Electrical stimulation is a novel tool to promote the differentiation and proliferation of precursor cells. In this work we have studied the effects of direct current (DC) electrical stimulation on neuroblastoma (N2a) and osteoblast (MC3T3) cell lines as a model for nervous and bone tissue regeneration, respectively. We have developed the electronics and encapsulation of a proposed stimulation system and designed a setup and protocol to stimulate cell cultures. Methods Cell cultures were subjected to several assays to assess the effects of electrical stimulation on them. N2a cells were analyzed using microscope images and an inmunofluorescence assay, differentiated cells were counted and neurites were measured. MC3T3 cells were subjected to an AlamarBlue assay for viability, ALP activity was measured, and a real time PCR was carried out. Results Our results show that electrically stimulated cells had more tendency to differentiate in both cell lines when compared to non-stimulated cultures, paired with a promotion of neurite growth and polarization in N2a cells and an increase in proliferation in MC3T3 cell line. Conclusions These results prove the effectiveness of electrical stimulation as a tool for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, both for neural and bone injuries. Bone progenitor cells submitted to electrical stimulation have a higher tendency to differentiate and proliferate, filling the gaps present in injuries. On the other hand, neuronal progenitor cells differentiate, and their neurites can be polarized to follow the electric field applied.
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- Daniel Martín
- Electronics Technology Department, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain. .,Microelectronics Institute of Seville, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain.
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- Bone Metabolism Unit, UGC Medicina Interna, HUV Macarena, Seville, Spain
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- Electronics Technology Department, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain.,Microelectronics Institute of Seville, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
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- Electronics Technology Department, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain.,Microelectronics Institute of Seville, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
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- Microelectronics Institute of Seville, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain.,Electronics and Electromagnetism Department, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
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- Electronics Technology Department, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain.,Microelectronics Institute of Seville, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
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- Departamento de Citologia e Histologia Normal y Patologica, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
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- Cell Biology Department, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
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Park Y, Lin S, Bai Y, Moeinzadeh S, Kim S, Huang J, Lee U, Huang NF, Yang YP. Dual Delivery of BMP2 and IGF1 Through Injectable Hydrogel Promotes Cranial Bone Defect Healing. Tissue Eng Part A 2022; 28:760-769. [PMID: 35357948 PMCID: PMC9508443 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2022.0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Critical-sized cranial bone defect remains a great clinical challenge. With advantages in regenerative medicine, injectable hydrogels incorporated with bioactive molecules show great potential in promoting cranial bone repair. Recently, we developed a dual delivery system by sequential release of bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) followed by insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) in microparticles (MPs), and an injectable alginate/collagen (alg/col)-based hydrogel. In this study, we aim to evaluate the effect of dual delivery of BMP2 and IGF1 in MPs through the injectable hydrogel in critical-sized cranial bone defect healing. The gelatin MPs loaded with BMP2 and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)-poly(ethylene glycol)-carboxyl (PLGA-PEG-COOH) MPs loaded with IGF1 were prepared, respectively. The encapsulation efficiency and release profile of growth factors in MPs were measured. A cranial defect model was applied to evaluate the efficacy of the dual delivery system in bone regeneration. Adult Sprague Dawley rats were subjected to osteotomy to make an ⌀8-mm cranial defect. The injectable hydrogel containing MPs loaded with BMP2 (2 μg), IGF1 (2 μg), or a combination of BMP2 (1 μg) and IGF1 (1 μg) were injected to the defect site. New bone formation was evaluated by microcomputed tomography, histological analysis, and immunohistochemistry after 4 or 8 weeks. Data showed that dual delivery of the low-dose BMP2 and IGF1 in MPs through alg/col-based hydrogel successfully restored cranial bone as early as 4 weeks after implantation, whose effect was comparable to the single delivery of high-dose BMP2 in MPs. In conclusion, this study suggests that dual delivery of BMP2 and IGF1 in MPs in alg/col-based hydrogel achieves early bone regeneration in critical-sized bone defect, with advantage in reducing the dose of BMP2. Impact Statement Sequential release of bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) followed by insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) in two different microparticles promotes critical-sized bone defect healing. This dual delivery system reduces the dose of BMP2 by supplementing IGF1, which may diminish the potential side effects of BMP2.
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- YoungBum Park
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
- Department of Prosthodontics, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
- School of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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Emerging trends and prospects of electroconductive bioinks for cell-laden and functional 3D bioprinting. Biodes Manuf 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s42242-021-00169-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Dixon DT, Gomillion CT. Conductive Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering: Current State and Future Outlook. J Funct Biomater 2021; 13:1. [PMID: 35076518 PMCID: PMC8788550 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Bone tissue engineering strategies attempt to regenerate bone tissue lost due to injury or disease. Three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds maintain structural integrity and provide support, while improving tissue regeneration through amplified cellular responses between implanted materials and native tissues. Through this, scaffolds that show great osteoinductive abilities as well as desirable mechanical properties have been studied. Recently, scaffolding for engineered bone-like tissues have evolved with the use of conductive materials for increased scaffold bioactivity. These materials make use of several characteristics that have been shown to be useful in tissue engineering applications and combine them in the hope of improved cellular responses through stimulation (i.e., mechanical or electrical). With the addition of conductive materials, these bioactive synthetic bone substitutes could result in improved regeneration outcomes by reducing current factors limiting the effectiveness of existing scaffolding materials. This review seeks to overview the challenges associated with the current state of bone tissue engineering, the need to produce new grafting substitutes, and the promising future that conductive materials present towards alleviating the issues associated with bone repair and regeneration.
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- Damion T. Dixon
- School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA;
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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Vadaye Kheiry E, Fazly Bazzaz BS, Kerachian MA. Implantation of stem cells on synthetic or biological scaffolds: an overview of bone regeneration. Biotechnol Genet Eng Rev 2021; 37:238-268. [PMID: 34789069 DOI: 10.1080/02648725.2021.2003590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Humans are exposed to a wide range of bone tissue injuries. In severe cases, bone damages could be only treated with transplantation of autologous or allogeneic grafting.In recent years, tissue engineering has become a promising strategy for repairing damaged organs and tissues, providing a great opportunity to cure several diseases. Bone tissue engineering consists of three components: scaffold, cells, and growth factors. Current bone tissue engineering strategies combine the use of stem cells with biologically active materials and gene therapy to mimic the natural microenvironment of bone. The combination of the scaffold with growth factors and extracellular matrix protein molecules can promote cell attachment, proliferation, and induce osteogenesis, which could provide signals for cell migration to begin the healing process during repair and bone formation.This article reviews the principles of bone regeneration and the most current developments of bone tissue engineering related to bone growth factors, the biologically active materials, such as bacterial cellulose, and stem cells.
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- Elahe Vadaye Kheiry
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Medical Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Electrical field induce mBMSCs differentiation to osteoblast via protein adsorption enhancement. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 209:112158. [PMID: 34700115 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.112158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Electrical stimulation as a useful and simple method attracts a lot of attention due to its potential to influence cell behaviors. Reports on the change of cell interior structures and membrane under electrical field would be the possible mechanisms. However, changes in cell behavior caused by protein adsorption under different electric field has not been noticed and discussed yet. In this study, a composite hydrogel PDA-GO-PAAM with conductivity of 8.23 × 10-4 S/cm and has similar elastic modulus with pure PAAM was fabricated. It was found that BSA adsorption was higher on composite hydrogel,while electrical stimulation would further enhance BSA adsorption. Cell experiments revealed that electrical stimulation of mBMSCs insignificantly affect cell proliferation, and strongly promoted the expression of cell adhesion factors compared to the unstimulated control. Meanwhile, mBMSCs showed a spreading morphology on composite hydrogel and such spreading became even wider under the electrical stimulation. Under the effect of electrical stimulation, the larger the cell adhesion area was found on the hydrogel, the more the osteoblasts genotype and phenotype expression were, especially under the parameter of 1 V/cm and 1 h. Our results hence illustrate that electrical stimulation regulates osteogenic differentiation of mBMSCs via tuning cell adhesion and cell spreading mediated by protein adsorption.
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Gan QF, Choy KW, Foo CN, Leong PP, Cheong SK. Incorporating insulin growth Factor‐1 into regenerative and personalised medicine for musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/term.3192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Quan Fu Gan
- Pre‐Clinical Sciences Department Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences UTAR Sg Long Campus Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Anatomy Faculty of Medicine Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Selangor Malaysia
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- Population Medicine Department Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences UTAR Sg Long Campus Selangor Malaysia
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- Pre‐Clinical Sciences Department Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences UTAR Sg Long Campus Selangor Malaysia
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- Medicine Department Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences UTAR Sg Long Campus Selangor Malaysia
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Careta O, Salicio-Paz A, Pellicer E, Ibáñez E, Fornell J, García-Lecina E, Sort J, Nogués C. Electroless Palladium-Coated Polymer Scaffolds for Electrical Stimulation of Osteoblast-Like Saos-2 Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:E528. [PMID: 33430266 PMCID: PMC7825691 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22020528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Three-dimensional porous scaffolds offer some advantages over conventional treatments for bone tissue engineering. Amongst all non-bioresorbable scaffolds, biocompatible metallic scaffolds are preferred over ceramic and polymeric scaffolds, as they can be used as electrodes with different electric field intensities (or voltages) for electric stimulation (ES). In the present work we have used a palladium-coated polymeric scaffold, generated by electroless deposition, as a bipolar electrode to electrically stimulate human osteoblast-like Saos-2 cells. Cells grown on palladium-coated polyurethane foams under ES presented higher proliferation than cells grown on foams without ES for up to 14 days. In addition, cells grown in both conditions were well adhered, with a flat appearance and a typical actin cytoskeleton distribution. However, after 28 days in culture, cells without ES were filling the entire structure, while cells under ES appeared rounded and not well adhered, a sign of cell death onset. Regarding osteoblast differentiation, ES seems to enhance the expression of early expressed genes. The results suggest that palladium-coated polyurethane foams may be good candidates for osteoblast scaffolds and demonstrate that ES enhances osteoblast proliferation up to 14 days and upregulate expression genes related to extracellular matrix formation.
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- Oriol Careta
- Departament de Biologia Cel·lular, Fisiologia i Immunologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (O.C.); (E.I.)
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- CIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Paseo Miramón 196, E-20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; (A.S.-P.); (E.G.-L.)
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- Departament de Física, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (E.P.); (J.S.)
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- Departament de Biologia Cel·lular, Fisiologia i Immunologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (O.C.); (E.I.)
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- Departament de Física, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (E.P.); (J.S.)
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- CIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Paseo Miramón 196, E-20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; (A.S.-P.); (E.G.-L.)
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- Departament de Física, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (E.P.); (J.S.)
- Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA), Pg. Lluís Companys 23, E-08180 Barcelona, Spain
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- Departament de Biologia Cel·lular, Fisiologia i Immunologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (O.C.); (E.I.)
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Deng F, Zhai W, Yin Y, Peng C, Ning C. Advanced protein adsorption properties of a novel silicate-based bioceramic: A proteomic analysis. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:208-218. [PMID: 32913929 PMCID: PMC7451930 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Revised: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Silicate bioceramics have been shown to possess excellent cytocompatibility and osteogenic activity, but the exact mechanism is still unclear. Protein adsorption is the first event taking place at the biomaterial-tissue interface, which is vital to the subsequent cellular behavior and further influence the biomaterial-tissue interaction. In this work, the protein adsorption behavior of a novel CPS bioceramic was evaluated using the proteomics technology. The results showed that CPS adsorbed more amount and types of serum proteins than HA. FN1 and IGF1 proteins selected from proteomics results were validated by Western-blot experiment. Pathway analysis also revealed mechanistic insights how these absorbed proteins by CPS help mediate cell adhesion and promotes osteogenic activity. Firstly, the dramatically enhanced adsorption of FN1 could greatly promote cell adhesion and growth. Secondly, IGF1 was uniquely adsorbed on CPS bioceramic and IGF1 could activate Rap1 signaling pathway to promote cell adhesion. Thirdly, the increased adsorption of FN1, IGF1 and COL1A2 proteins on CPS explains its better ability on bone regeneration than HA. Fourthly, the increased adsorption of IGF1, CHAD, COL2A1 and THBS4 proteins on CPS explains its ability on cartilage formation. Lastly, the increased adsorption of immunological related proteins on CPS may also play a positive role in bone regeneration. In addition, CPS had a much better cell adhesion ability than HA, proving that more adsorbed proteins really had a positive effect on cell behavior. The more adsorbed proteins on CPS than HA might indicated a better bone regeneration rate at early stage of implantation.
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- Fanyan Deng
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- National Facility for Protein Science in Shanghai, Zhangjiang Lab, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- National Facility for Protein Science in Shanghai, Zhangjiang Lab, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China
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Anitua E, Zalduendo M, Troya M, Alkhraisat MH. The influence of sodium citrate on the characteristics and biological activity of plasma rich in growth factors. Regen Med 2020; 15:2181-2192. [PMID: 33275449 DOI: 10.2217/rme-2020-0082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: This study investigated the effect of sodium citrate on the properties and biological activity of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF). Methods: PRGF was obtained from trisodium citrate and plain extraction tubes. Hematological parameters, growth factors' release kinetics from both PRGF clots and their releasates' biological effect on human bone cells were evaluated. Results: The platelet enrichment factor, the growth factors' content and the release kinetic of PRGF were similar for both groups. The proliferation, collagen type I synthesis and tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase activity of human osteoblasts showed no statistically significant differences. Conclusion: The use of sodium citrate does not influence the composition, the growth factors' release kinetics or the biological effect of PRGF, but it increases its clinical versatility.
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- BTI - Biotechnology Institute, Vitoria, Spain
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Shahin-Shamsabadi A, Selvaganapathy PR. Tissue-in-a-Tube: three-dimensional in vitro tissue constructs with integrated multimodal environmental stimulation. Mater Today Bio 2020; 7:100070. [PMID: 32875285 PMCID: PMC7452320 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2020.100070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Three-dimensional (3D) in vitro tissue models are superior to two-dimensional (2D) cell cultures in replicating natural physiological/pathological conditions by recreating the cellular and cell-matrix interactions more faithfully. Nevertheless, current 3D models lack either the rich multicellular environment or fail to provide appropriate biophysical stimuli both of which are required to properly recapitulate the dynamic in vivo microenvironment of tissues and organs. Here, we describe the rapid construction of multicellular, tubular tissue constructs termed Tissue-in-a-Tube using self-assembly process in tubular molds with the ability to incorporate a variety of biophysical stimuli such as electrical field, mechanical deformation, and shear force of the fluid flow. Unlike other approaches, this method is simple, requires only oxygen permeable silicone tubing that molds the tissue construct and thin stainless-steel pins inserted in it to anchor the construct and could be used to provide electrical and mechanical stimuli, simultaneously. The annular region between the tissue construct and the tubing is used for perfusion. Highly stable, macroscale, and robust constructs anchored to the pins form as a result of self-assembly of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and cells in the bioink that is filled into the tubing. We demonstrate patterning of grafts containing cell types in the constructs in axial and radial modes with clear interface and continuity between the layers. Different environmental factors affecting cell behavior such as compactness of the structure and size of the constructs can be controlled through parameters such as initial cell density, ECM content, tubing size, as well as the distance between anchor pins. Using connectors, network of tubing can be assembled to create complex macrostructured tissues (centimeters length) such as fibers that are bifurcated or columns with different axial thicknesses which can then be used as building blocks for biomimetic constructs or tissue regeneration. The method is versatile and compatible with various cell types including endothelial, epithelial, skeletal muscle cells, osteoblast cells, and neuronal cells. As an example, long mature skeletal muscle and neuronal fibers as well as bone constructs were fabricated with cellular alignment dictated by the applied electrical field. The versatility, speed, and low cost of this method is suited for widespread application in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Canada.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University, Canada
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Yin Y, Han Y, Shi C, Xia Z. IGF-1 regulates the growth of fibroblasts and extracellular matrix deposition in pelvic organ prolapse. Open Med (Wars) 2020; 15:833-840. [PMID: 33336041 PMCID: PMC7712242 DOI: 10.1515/med-2020-0216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Revised: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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This study was carried out to observe the impact of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) on human vaginal fibroblasts (HVFs) in the context of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and to explore its effects on mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathways. First, it was found that IGF-1 expression reduced in the vaginal wall tissues derived from POP compared to that in non-POP cases. Then the role of IGF-1 was explored in HVFs and thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide (MTT) and flow cytometry were used to detect cell viability and cell apoptosis. Western blot assay and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction were used to detect the protein and mRNA expression. The results showed that knockdown of IGF-1 inhibited the cell viability of HVFs, promoted the cell apoptosis of HVFs, and decreased the expression of types I and III collagen in HVFs, which was through inhibiting the expression of IGF-1 receptor and MAPK/NF-κB pathways. However, IGF-1 plasmid had the opposite effects on HVFs. In conclusion, our results showed that IGF-1 could activate MAPK and NF-κB pathways, thereby enhancing collagen metabolism and the growth of vaginal wall fibroblasts then to inhibit POP development.
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- Yitong Yin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pelvic Floor Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 San Hao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pelvic Floor Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 San Hao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pelvic Floor Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 San Hao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pelvic Floor Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 San Hao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110004, China
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Zhang W, Chu G, Wang H, Chen S, Li B, Han F. Effects of Matrix Stiffness on the Differentiation of Multipotent Stem Cells. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther 2020; 15:449-461. [PMID: 32268870 DOI: 10.2174/1574888x15666200408114632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Differentiation of stem cells, a crucial step in the process of tissue development, repair and regeneration, can be regulated by a variety of mechanical factors such as the stiffness of extracellular matrix. In this review article, the effects of stiffness on the differentiation of stem cells, including bone marrow-derived stem cells, adipose-derived stem cells and neural stem cells, are briefly summarized. Compared to two-dimensional (2D) surfaces, three-dimensional (3D) hydrogel systems better resemble the native environment in the body. Hence, the studies which explore the effects of stiffness on stem cell differentiation in 3D environments are specifically introduced. Integrin is a well-known transmembrane molecule, which plays an important role in the mechanotransduction process. In this review, several integrin-associated signaling molecules, including caveolin, piezo and Yes-associated protein (YAP), are also introduced. In addition, as stiffness-mediated cell differentiation may be affected by other factors, the combined effects of matrix stiffness and viscoelasticity, surface topography, chemical composition, and external mechanical stimuli on cell differentiation are also summarized.
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- Weidong Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Fu C, Pan S, Ma Y, Kong W, Qi Z, Yang X. Effect of electrical stimulation combined with graphene-oxide-based membranes on neural stem cell proliferation and differentiation. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 47:1867-1876. [PMID: 31076002 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2019.1613422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The combination of composite nerve materials prepared using degradable polymer materials with biological or physical factors has received extensive attention as a means to treat nerve injuries. This study focused on the potential application of graphene oxide (GO) composite conductive materials combined with electrical stimulation (ES) in nerve repair. A conductive poly(L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)/GO composite membrane was prepared, and its properties were tested using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), a contact angle meter, and a mechanical tester. Next, neural stem cells (NSCs) were planted on the PLGA/GO conductive composite membrane and ES was applied. NSC proliferation and differentiation and neurite elongation were observed using a 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, immunofluorescence, and PCR, respectively. The results showed that the PLGA/GO membrane had good hydrophilicity, mechanical strength, and protein adsorption. ES combined with the PLGA/GO membrane significantly promoted NSC proliferation and neuronal differentiation on the material surface and promoted significant neurite elongation. Our results suggest that ES combined with GO-related conductive composite materials can be used as a new therapeutic combination to treat nerve injuries.
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- Chuan Fu
- a Department of Orthopedic Surgery , The Second Hospital of Jilin University , Changchun TX , PR China
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- a Department of Orthopedic Surgery , The Second Hospital of Jilin University , Changchun TX , PR China
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- b Department of gynecological oncology, the First Hospital of Jilin University , Changchun TX , PR China
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- a Department of Orthopedic Surgery , The Second Hospital of Jilin University , Changchun TX , PR China
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- a Department of Orthopedic Surgery , The Second Hospital of Jilin University , Changchun TX , PR China
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- a Department of Orthopedic Surgery , The Second Hospital of Jilin University , Changchun TX , PR China
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You D, Li K, Guo W, Zhao G, Fu C. Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)/graphene oxide composites combined with electrical stimulation in wound healing: preparation and characterization. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:7039-7052. [PMID: 31564864 PMCID: PMC6722438 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s216365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE In this study, we fabricated multifunctional, electrically conductive composites by incorporating graphene oxide (GO) into a poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) copolymer for wound repair. Furthermore, the resultant composites were coupled with electrical stimulation to further improve the therapeutic effect of wound repair. METHODS We evaluated the surface morphology of the composites, as well as their physical properties, cytotoxicity, and antibacterial activity, along with the combined effects of composites and electrical stimulation (ES) in a rat model of wound healing. RESULTS Application of the PLGA/GO composites to full-thickness wounds confirmed their advantageous biological properties, as evident from the observed improvements in wound-specific mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and antibacterial activity. Additionally, we found that the combination of composites and ES improved composite-mediated cell survival and accelerated wound healing in vivo by promoting neovascularization and the formation of type I collagen. CONCLUSION These results demonstrated that combined treatment with the PLGA/GO composite and ES promoted vascularization and epidermal remodeling and accelerated wound healing in rats, thereby suggesting the efficacy of PLGA/GO+ES for broad applications associated with wound repair.
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- Di You
- Department of Anesthesiology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun130033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun130033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun130012, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun130033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun130033, People’s Republic of China
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Wang W, Junior JRP, Nalesso PRL, Musson D, Cornish J, Mendonça F, Caetano GF, Bártolo P. Engineered 3D printed poly(ɛ-caprolactone)/graphene scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 100:759-770. [PMID: 30948113 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.03.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Revised: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Scaffolds are important physical substrates for cell attachment, proliferation and differentiation. Multiple factors could influence the optimal design of scaffolds for a specific tissue, such as the geometry, the materials used to modulate cell proliferation and differentiation, its biodegradability and biocompatibility. The optimal design of a scaffold for a specific tissue strongly depends on both materials and manufacturing processes. Previous studies of human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs) seeded on poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL)/graphene scaffolds have proved that the addition of small concentrations of graphene to PCL scaffolds improves cell proliferation. Based on such results, this paper further investigates, for the first time, both in vitro and in vivo characteristics of 3D printed PCL/graphene scaffolds. Scaffolds were evaluated from morphological, biological and short term immune response points of view. Results show that the produced scaffolds induce an acceptable level of immune response, suggesting high potential for in vivo applications. Finally, the scaffolds were used to treat a rat calvaria critical size defect with and without applying micro electrical stimulation (10 μA). Quantification of connective and new bone tissue formation and the levels of ALP, RANK, RANKL, OPG were considered. Results show that the use of scaffolds containing graphene and electrical stimulation seems to increase cell migration and cell influx, leading to new tissue formation, well-organized tissue deposition and bone remodelling.
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- Weiguang Wang
- School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences, Hermínio Ometto University Centre, Araras 13607339, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Bone and Joint Research Group, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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- Bone and Joint Research Group, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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- Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences, Hermínio Ometto University Centre, Araras 13607339, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences, Hermínio Ometto University Centre, Araras 13607339, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK.
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Rahmani A, Nadri S, Kazemi HS, Mortazavi Y, Sojoodi M. Conductive electrospun scaffolds with electrical stimulation for neural differentiation of conjunctiva mesenchymal stem cells. Artif Organs 2019; 43:780-790. [PMID: 30674064 DOI: 10.1111/aor.13425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Revised: 01/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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An electrical stimulus is a new approach to neural differentiation of stem cells. In this work, the neural differentiation of conjunctiva mesenchymal stem cells (CJMSCs) on a new 3D conductive fibrous scaffold of silk fibroin (SF) and reduced graphene oxide (rGo) were examined. rGo (3.5% w/w) was dispersed in SF-acid formic solution (10% w/v) and conductive nanofibrous scaffold was fabricated using the electrospinning method. SEM and TEM microscopies were used for fibrous scaffold characterization. CJMSCs were cultured on the scaffold and 2 electrical impulse models (Current 1:115 V/m, 100-Hz frequency and current 2:115 v/m voltages, 0.1-Hz frequency) were applied for 7 days. Also, the effect of the fibrous scaffold and electrical impulses on cell viability and neural gene expression were examined using MTT assay and qPCR analysis. Fibrous scaffold with the 220 ± 20 nm diameter and good dispersion of graphene nanosheets at the surface of nanofibers were fabricated. The MTT result showed the viability of cells on the scaffold, with current 2 lower than current 1. qPCR analysis confirmed that the expression of β-tubulin (2.4-fold P ≤ 0.026), MAP-2 (1.48-fold; P ≤ 0.03), and nestin (1.5-fold; P ≤ 0.03) genes were higher in CJMSCs on conductive scaffold with 100-Hz frequency compared to 0.1-Hz frequency. Collectively, we proposed that SF-rGo fibrous scaffolds, as a new conductive fibrous scaffold with electrical stimulation are good strategies for neural differentiation of stem cells and the type of electrical pulses has an influence on neural differentiation and proliferation of CJMSCs.
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- Ali Rahmani
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.,Zanjan Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.,Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.,Cancer Gene Therapy Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Zanjan, Iran
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- Cancer Gene Therapy Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.,Department of Medical Biotechnology, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Bhavsar MB, Cato G, Hauschild A, Leppik L, Costa Oliveira KM, Eischen-Loges MJ, Barker JH. Membrane potential (V mem) measurements during mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) proliferation and osteogenic differentiation. PeerJ 2019; 7:e6341. [PMID: 30775170 PMCID: PMC6369823 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.6341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Background Electrochemical signals play an important role in cell communication and behavior. Electrically charged ions transported across cell membranes maintain an electrochemical imbalance that gives rise to bioelectric signaling, called membrane potential or Vmem. Vmem plays a key role in numerous inter- and intracellular functions that regulate cell behaviors like proliferation, differentiation and migration, all playing a critical role in embryonic development, healing, and regeneration. Methods With the goal of analyzing the changes in Vmem during cell proliferation and differentiation, here we used direct current electrical stimulation (EStim) to promote cell proliferation and differentiation and simultaneously tracked the corresponding changes in Vmem in adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells (AT-MSC). Results We found that EStim caused increased AT-MSC proliferation that corresponded to Vmem depolarization and increased osteogenic differentiation that corresponded to Vmem hyperpolarization. Taken together, this shows that Vmem changes associated with EStim induced cell proliferation and differentiation can be accurately tracked during these important cell functions. Using this tool to monitor Vmem changes associated with these important cell behaviors we hope to learn more about how these electrochemical cues regulate cell function with the ultimate goal of developing new EStim based treatments capable of controlling healing and regeneration.
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- Mit Balvantray Bhavsar
- Frankfurt Initiative for Regenerative Medicine, Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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- Frankfurt Initiative for Regenerative Medicine, Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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- Frankfurt Initiative for Regenerative Medicine, Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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- Frankfurt Initiative for Regenerative Medicine, Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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- Frankfurt Initiative for Regenerative Medicine, Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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- Frankfurt Initiative for Regenerative Medicine, Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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- Frankfurt Initiative for Regenerative Medicine, Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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