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McLoughlin ST, McKenna AR, Fisher JP. 4D Bioprinting via Molecular Network Contraction for Membranous Tissue Fabrication. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300642. [PMID: 37463127 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
Abstract
Generation of thin membranous tissues (TMT), such as the cornea, epidermis, and periosteum, presents a difficult fabrication challenge in tissue engineering (TE). TMTs consist of several cell layers that are less than 100 µm in thickness per layer. While traditional methods provide the necessary resolution for TMT fabrication, they require significant handling and incorporation of several layers is limited. Extrusion bioprinting offers precise control over deposition of different biomaterials and cell populations within the same construct but lacks the resolution to generate biomimetic TMTs. For the first time, a 4D bioprinting strategy that allows for the generation of cell-laden TMTs is developed. Anionic gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogels are treated with cationic poly-l-lysine (PLL), which induces charge attraction, microscale network collapse, and macroscale hydrogel shrinking. The impact of shrinking on hydrogel properties, print resolution, and cell viability is presented. Additionally, this work suggests that a novel mechanism is occurring, where PLL exhibits a contractile force on GelMA and PLL molecular weight drives GelMA shrinking capabilities. Finally, it is shown that this phenomenon can occur while maintaining an encapsulated cell population. These findings address a critical barrier by generating macroscale tissue structures with their microscale TMT counterparts in the same print.
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- Shannon T McLoughlin
- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
- Center for Engineering Complex Tissues, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Center for Engineering Complex Tissues, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
- Department of Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
- Center for Engineering Complex Tissues, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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Carolo A, Melotti L, Zivelonghi G, Sacchetto R, Akyürek EE, Martinello T, Venerando A, Iacopetti I, Sugni M, Martinelli G, Roncoroni M, Marzorati S, Barbon S, Contran M, Incendi D, Perozzo F, Porzionato A, Vindigni V, Patruno M. Mutable Collagenous Tissue Isolated from Echinoderms Leads to the Production of a Dermal Template That Is Biocompatible and Effective for Wound Healing in Rats. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:506. [PMID: 37888441 PMCID: PMC10608188 DOI: 10.3390/md21100506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
Abstract
The mutable collagenous tissue (MCT) of echinoderms possesses biological peculiarities that facilitate native collagen extraction and employment for biomedical applications such as regenerative purposes for the treatment of skin wounds. Strategies for skin regeneration have been developed and dermal substitutes have been used to cover the lesion to facilitate cell proliferation, although very little is known about the application of novel matrix obtained from marine collagen. From food waste we isolated eco-friendly collagen, naturally enriched with glycosaminoglycans, to produce an innovative marine-derived biomaterial assembled as a novel bi-layered skin substitute (Marine Collagen Dermal Template or MCDT). The present work carried out a preliminary experimental in vivo comparative analysis between the MCDT and Integra, one of the most widely used dermal templates for wound management, in a rat model of full-thickness skin wounds. Clinical, histological, and molecular evaluations showed that the MCDT might be a valuable tool in promoting and supporting skin wound healing: it is biocompatible, as no adverse reactions were observed, along with stimulating angiogenesis and the deposition of mature collagen. Therefore, the two dermal templates used in this study displayed similar biocompatibility and outcome with focus on full-thickness skin wounds, although a peculiar cellular behavior involving the angiogenesis process was observed for the MCDT.
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- Anna Carolo
- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (A.C.); (G.Z.); (R.S.); (E.E.A.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (A.C.); (G.Z.); (R.S.); (E.E.A.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (A.C.); (G.Z.); (R.S.); (E.E.A.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (A.C.); (G.Z.); (R.S.); (E.E.A.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (A.C.); (G.Z.); (R.S.); (E.E.A.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari, 70010 Valenzano, Italy;
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy;
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padova, 35020 Legnaro, Italy;
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (M.S.); (G.M.); (M.R.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (M.S.); (G.M.); (M.R.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (M.S.); (G.M.); (M.R.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (M.S.); (G.M.); (M.R.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, 35121 Padova, Italy; (S.B.); (M.C.); (D.I.); (A.P.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, 35121 Padova, Italy; (S.B.); (M.C.); (D.I.); (A.P.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, 35121 Padova, Italy; (S.B.); (M.C.); (D.I.); (A.P.); (V.V.)
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Padova University Hospital, 35128 Padova, Italy;
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, 35121 Padova, Italy; (S.B.); (M.C.); (D.I.); (A.P.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, 35121 Padova, Italy; (S.B.); (M.C.); (D.I.); (A.P.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (A.C.); (G.Z.); (R.S.); (E.E.A.)
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Melotti L, Venerando A, Zivelonghi G, Carolo A, Marzorati S, Martinelli G, Sugni M, Maccatrozzo L, Patruno M. A Second Life for Seafood Waste: Therapeutical Promises of Polyhydroxynapthoquinones Extracted from Sea Urchin by-Products. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1730. [PMID: 37760033 PMCID: PMC10526080 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12091730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Coping with a zero-waste, more sustainable economy represents the biggest challenge for food market nowadays. We have previously demonstrated that by applying smart multidisciplinary waste management strategies to purple sea urchin (Paracentrotus lividus) food waste, it is possible to obtain both a high biocompatible collagen to produce novel skin substitutes and potent antioxidant pigments, namely polyhydroxynapthoquinones (PHNQs). Herein, we have analyzed the biological activities of the PHNQs extract, composed of Spinochrome A and B, on human skin fibroblast cells to explore their future applicability in the treatment of non-healing skin wounds with the objective of overcoming the excessive oxidative stress that hinders wound tissue regeneration. Our results clearly demonstrate that the antioxidant activity of PHNQs is not restricted to their ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species; rather, it can be traced back to an upregulating effect on the expression of superoxide dismutase 1, one of the major components of the endogenous antioxidant enzymes defense system. In addition, the PHNQs extract, in combination with Antimycin A, displayed a synergistic pro-apoptotic effect, envisaging its possible employment against chemoresistance in cancer treatments. Overall, this study highlights the validity of a zero-waste approach in the seafood chain to obtain high-value products, which, in turn, may be exploited for different biomedical applications.
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- Luca Melotti
- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, Viale dell’Università 16, 35020 Padova, Italy; (L.M.); (G.Z.); (A.C.); (L.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, Via delle Scienze 206, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, Viale dell’Università 16, 35020 Padova, Italy; (L.M.); (G.Z.); (A.C.); (L.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, Viale dell’Università 16, 35020 Padova, Italy; (L.M.); (G.Z.); (A.C.); (L.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy; (S.M.); (G.M.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy; (S.M.); (G.M.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milan, Italy; (S.M.); (G.M.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, Viale dell’Università 16, 35020 Padova, Italy; (L.M.); (G.Z.); (A.C.); (L.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, Viale dell’Università 16, 35020 Padova, Italy; (L.M.); (G.Z.); (A.C.); (L.M.); (M.P.)
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Xie J, Wang J, Wang X, Chen M, Yao B, Dong Y, Li X, Yang Q, Tredget EE, Xu RH, Wu Y. An Engineered Dermal Substitute with Mesenchymal Stem Cells Enhances Cutaneous Wound Healing. Tissue Eng Part A 2023; 29:491-505. [PMID: 37212289 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.0071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
Abstract
The treatment of refractory cutaneous wounds remains to be a clinical challenge. There is growing evidence to show that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have great potential in promoting wound healing. However, the therapeutic effects of MSCs are greatly dampened by their poor survival and engraftment in the wounds. To address this limitation, in this study, MSCs were grown into a collagen-glycosaminoglycan (C-GAG) matrix to form a dermis-like tissue sheet, named engineered dermal substitute (EDS). When seeded on C-GAG matrix, MSCs adhered rapidly, migrated into the pores, and proliferated readily. When applied onto excisional wounds in healthy and diabetic mice, the EDS survived well, and accelerated wound closure, compared with C-GAG matrix alone or MSCs in collagen hydrogel. Histological analysis revealed that EDS prolonged the retention of MSCs in the wounds, associated with increased macrophage infiltration and enhanced angiogenesis. RNA-Seq analysis of EDS-treated wounds uncovered the expression of abundant human chemokines and proangiogenic factors and their corresponding murine receptors, suggesting a mechanism of ligand/receptor-mediated signals in wound healing. Thus, our results indicate that EDS prolongs the survival and retention of MSCs in the wounds and enhances wound healing.
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- Jundong Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, and Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering (iBHE), Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, and Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering (iBHE), Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Shenzhen Institute for Drug Control, Shenzhen, China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
- College of Pharmacy, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, and Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering (iBHE), Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, and Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering (iBHE), Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, and Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering (iBHE), Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
- School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, and Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering (iBHE), Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, and Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering (iBHE), Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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- Wound Healing Research Group, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, and Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering (iBHE), Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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Iacopetti I, Perazzi A, Patruno M, Contiero B, Carolo A, Martinello T, Melotti L. Assessment of the quality of the healing process in experimentally induced skin lesions treated with autologous platelet concentrate associated or unassociated with allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells: preliminary results in a large animal model. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1219833. [PMID: 37559892 PMCID: PMC10407250 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1219833] [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: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Regenerative medicine for the treatment of skin lesions is an innovative and rapidly developing field that aims to promote wound healing and restore the skin to its original condition before injury. Over the years, different topical treatments have been evaluated to improve skin wound healing and, among them, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) have shown promising results for this purpose. This study sought to evaluate the quality of the healing process in experimentally induced full-thickness skin lesions treated with PRP associated or unassociated with MSCs in a sheep second intention wound healing model. After having surgically created full-thickness wounds on the back of three sheep, the wound healing process was assessed by performing clinical evaluations, histopathological examinations, and molecular analysis. Treated wounds showed a reduction of inflammation and contraction along with an increased re-epithelialization rate and better maturation of the granulation tissue compared to untreated lesions. In particular, the combined treatment regulated the expression of collagen types I and III resulting in a proper resolution of the granulation tissue contrary to what was observed in untreated wounds; moreover, it led to a better maturation and organization of skin adnexa and collagen fibers in the repaired skin compared to untreated and PRP-treated wounds. Overall, both treatments improved the wound healing process compared to untreated wounds. Wounds treated with PRP and MSCs showed a healing progression that qualitatively resembles a restitutio ad integrum of the repaired skin, showing features typical of a mature healthy dermis.
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- Ilaria Iacopetti
- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, Padova, Italy
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Tian K, Ye J, Zhong Y, Jia Z, Xu W, Gao S, Cao S, Li K, Wu L. Autologous i-PRF promotes healing of radiation-induced skin injury. Wound Repair Regen 2023; 31:454-463. [PMID: 37073922 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.13083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
Abstract
Skin, as an exposed tissue, often suffers damage after exposure to radiotherapy and accidental events, which may lead to the formation of chronic refractory wounds. However, effective treatment options are usually limited for severe radiation-induced skin injury (RSI). Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been identified to promote wound healing, but whether a new generation of blood-derived biomaterial, injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF), is effective in repairing RSI remains unclear. In this study, blood was drawn from humans and Sprague-Dawley rats to prepare PRP and i-PRF, and the regenerative functions of PRP and i-PRF were investigated by exposing the dorsal skin of SD rats to local radiation (45 Gy) and exposing HDF-α cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) cells to X-rays (10 Gy). The healing effect of i-PRF on RSI was analysed by tube formation assay, cell migration and apoptosis assays, ROS assay, wound healing assay, histological characterisation and immunostaining. The results showed that exposure to high doses of radiation reduced cell viability, increased ROS levels and induced cell apoptosis, thereby causing dorsal trauma of rats. However, both PRP and i-PRF could resisted RSI, and they were capable of reducing inflammation and promoting angiogenesis and vascular regeneration. i-PRF has a higher concentration of platelets and platelet-derived growth factors, which has a more convenient preparation method and better repair effect and possesses a good application prospect for the repair of RSI.
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- Kai Tian
- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Party and Administration Office, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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McLoughlin S, McKenna AR, Fisher JP. Fabrication Strategies for Engineered Thin Membranous Tissues. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023. [PMID: 37314953 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Thin membranous tissues (TMTs) are anatomical structures consisting of multiple stratified cell layers, each less than 100 μm in thickness. While these tissues are small in scale, they play critical roles in normal tissue function and healing. Examples of TMTs include the tympanic membrane, cornea, periosteum, and epidermis. Damage to these structures can be caused by trauma or congenital disabilities, resulting in hearing loss, blindness, dysfunctional bone development, and impaired wound repair, respectively. While autologous and allogeneic tissue sources for these membranes exist, they are significantly limited by availability and patient complications. Tissue engineering has therefore become a popular strategy for TMT replacement. However, due to their complex microscale architecture, TMTs are often difficult to replicate in a biomimetic manner. The critical challenge in TMT fabrication is balancing fine resolution with the ability to mimic complex target tissue anatomy. This Review reports existing TMT fabrication strategies, their resolution and material capabilities, cell and tissue response, and the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.
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- Shannon McLoughlin
- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
- Center for Engineering Complex Tissues, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Center for Engineering Complex Tissues, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
- Department of Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
- Center for Engineering Complex Tissues, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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Scocco P, De Felice E, Malfatti A. Immunohistochemical and Physiological Research on Farm Animals. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13040739. [PMID: 36830526 PMCID: PMC9952552 DOI: 10.3390/ani13040739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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This Special Issue "Immunohistochemical and Physiological Research on Farm Animals" is dedicated to the application of immunohistochemical and physiological studies carried out on farm animals, including traditional (pig, cow, buffalo, horse, sheep, goat, rabbit, turkey and trout) and emerging farm species (yak, sea bass and zebrafish) [...].
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Martins E, Reis RL, Silva TH. In Vivo Skin Hydrating Efficacy of Fish Collagen from Greenland Halibut as a High-Value Active Ingredient for Cosmetic Applications. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:md21020057. [PMID: 36827098 PMCID: PMC9960085 DOI: 10.3390/md21020057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The industrial processing of fish for food purposes also generates a considerable number of by-products such as viscera, bones, scales, and skin. From a value-added perspective, fish by-products can act also as raw materials, especially because of their collagen content (particularly in fish skin). Interestingly, the potential of marine collagen for cosmetic applications is enormous and, remarkably, the extraction of this protein from fish skins has been established for different species. Using this approach, we investigated the integration of marine collagen (COLRp_I) extracted from the skin of the Greenland halibut as an active ingredient in a cosmetic hydrogel formulation. In this study, extracts of marine collagen at concentrations up to 10 mg/mL showed a non-cytotoxic effect when cultured with fibroblast cells for 3 days. In addition, marine collagen extract, when incorporated into a cosmetic hydrogel formulation, met criterion A of ISO 11930:2019 regarding the efficacy of the preservative system (challenge test). In addition, the cosmetic formulations based on marine collagen at dosages of 0.1, 0.25 and 0.5% were tested in a clinical study on the skin of the forearms of 23 healthy volunteers, showing a sightly hydration effect, suggesting its potential for beauty applications. Moreover, this work illustrates that the circular economy concept applied to the fish processing industry can represent important benefits, at innovation, environmental and economic levels.
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- Eva Martins
- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark—Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- Correspondence: (E.M.); (T.H.S.)
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark—Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark—Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- Correspondence: (E.M.); (T.H.S.)
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Romano G, Almeida M, Varela Coelho A, Cutignano A, Gonçalves LG, Hansen E, Khnykin D, Mass T, Ramšak A, Rocha MS, Silva TH, Sugni M, Ballarin L, Genevière AM. Biomaterials and Bioactive Natural Products from Marine Invertebrates: From Basic Research to Innovative Applications. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:md20040219. [PMID: 35447892 PMCID: PMC9027906 DOI: 10.3390/md20040219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Aquatic invertebrates are a major source of biomaterials and bioactive natural products that can find applications as pharmaceutics, nutraceutics, cosmetics, antibiotics, antifouling products and biomaterials. Symbiotic microorganisms are often the real producers of many secondary metabolites initially isolated from marine invertebrates; however, a certain number of them are actually synthesized by the macro-organisms. In this review, we analysed the literature of the years 2010–2019 on natural products (bioactive molecules and biomaterials) from the main phyla of marine invertebrates explored so far, including sponges, cnidarians, molluscs, echinoderms and ascidians, and present relevant examples of natural products of interest to public and private stakeholders. We also describe omics tools that have been more relevant in identifying and understanding mechanisms and processes underlying the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites in marine invertebrates. Since there is increasing attention on finding new solutions for a sustainable large-scale supply of bioactive compounds, we propose that a possible improvement in the biodiscovery pipeline might also come from the study and utilization of aquatic invertebrate stem cells.
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- Giovanna Romano
- Marine Biotechnology Department, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale, 80121 Naples, Italy;
- Correspondence: (G.R.); (L.B.)
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark—Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal; (M.A.); (M.S.R.); (T.H.S.)
- ICVS/3B´s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- ITQB NOVA, Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal; (A.V.C.); (L.G.G.)
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- Marine Biotechnology Department, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale, 80121 Naples, Italy;
- CNR-Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Italy
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- ITQB NOVA, Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal; (A.V.C.); (L.G.G.)
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- Marbio, UiT-The Arctic University of Norway, 9037 Tromso, Norway;
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- Laboratory for Immunohistochemistry and Immunopathology (LIIPAT), Department of Pathology, Oslo University Hospital-Rikshospitalet, 0450 Oslo, Norway;
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- Faculty of Natural Science, Department of Marine Biology, Charney School of Marine Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa 3498838, Israel;
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, SI-6330 Piran, Slovenia;
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark—Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal; (M.A.); (M.S.R.); (T.H.S.)
- ICVS/3B´s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark—Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal; (M.A.); (M.S.R.); (T.H.S.)
- ICVS/3B´s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, Via Celoria, 2, 20133 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Biology, University of Padova, Via U. Bassi 58/B, 35100 Padova, Italy
- Correspondence: (G.R.); (L.B.)
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- Biologie Intégrative des Organismes Marins (BIOM), Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls-sur-Mer, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, 1 Avenue Pierre Fabre, 66650 Banyuls-sur-Mer, France;
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Geahchan S, Baharlouei P, Rahman A. Marine Collagen: A Promising Biomaterial for Wound Healing, Skin Anti-Aging, and Bone Regeneration. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:61. [PMID: 35049916 PMCID: PMC8780088 DOI: 10.3390/md20010061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Marine organisms harbor numerous bioactive substances that can be utilized in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Scientific research on various applications of collagen extracted from these organisms has become increasingly prevalent. Marine collagen can be used as a biomaterial because it is water soluble, metabolically compatible, and highly accessible. Upon review of the literature, it is evident that marine collagen is a versatile compound capable of healing skin injuries of varying severity, as well as delaying the natural human aging process. From in vitro to in vivo experiments, collagen has demonstrated its ability to invoke keratinocyte and fibroblast migration as well as vascularization of the skin. Additionally, marine collagen and derivatives have proven beneficial and useful for both osteoporosis and osteoarthritis prevention and treatment. Other bone-related diseases may also be targeted by collagen, as it is capable of increasing bone mineral density, mineral deposition, and importantly, osteoblast maturation and proliferation. In this review, we demonstrate the advantages of marine collagen over land animal sources and the biomedical applications of marine collagen related to bone and skin damage. Finally, some limitations of marine collagen are briefly discussed.
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- Sarah Geahchan
- Centre for Climate Change Research, University of Toronto, ONRamp, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 2E8, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research, University of Toronto, ONRamp, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada
- Physiology and Human Biology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research, University of Toronto, ONRamp, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada
- A.R. Environmental Solutions Inc., ICUBE-University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
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Marzorati S, Martinelli G, Sugni M, Verotta L. Green Extraction Strategies for Sea Urchin Waste Valorization. Front Nutr 2021; 8:730747. [PMID: 34589514 PMCID: PMC8473611 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.730747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Commonly known as “purple sea urchin,” Paracentrotus lividus occurs in the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. This species is a highly appreciated food resource and Italy is the main consumer among the European countries. Gonads are the edible part of the animal but they represent only a small fraction (10–30%) of the entire sea urchin mass, therefore, the majority ends up as waste. Recently, an innovative methodology was successfully developed to obtain high-value collagen from sea urchin by-products to be used for tissue engineering. However, tissues used for the collagen extraction are still a small portion of the sea urchin waste (<20%) and the remaining part, mainly the carbonate-rich test and spines, are discarded. Residual cell tissues, tests, and spines contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids, and a class of small polyphenols, called polyhydroxynaphthoquinones (PHNQ). PHNQ, due to their polyhydroxylated quinonoid nature, show remarkable pharmacologic effects, and have high economic significance and widespread application in several cosmetic and pharmaceuticals applications. A green extraction strategy aimed to obtain compounds of interest from the wastes of sea urchins was developed. The core strategy was the supercritical CO2 technique, characterized by low environmental impacts. Fatty acids and carotenoids were successfully and selectively extracted and identified depending on the physical parameters of the supercritical CO2 extraction. Finally, the exhausted powder was extracted by solvent-based procedures to yield PHNQ. The presence of Spinochrome A and Spinochrome B was confirmed and extracts were characterized by a remarkably high antioxidant activity, measured through the 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) assay. Overall, the selective and successive extraction methods were validated for the valorization of waste from sea urchins, demonstrating the feasibility of the techniques targeting added-value compounds.
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- Stefania Marzorati
- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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