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Balducci C, Zamuner A, Todesco M, Bagno A, Pasquato A, Iucci G, Bertelà F, Battocchio C, Tortora L, Sacchetto L, Brun P, Bressan E, Dettin M. Resorbable engineered barrier membranes for oral surgery applications. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024. [PMID: 38783716 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37752] [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: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
Population aging, reduced economic capacity, and neglecting the treatments for oral pathologies, are the main causal factors for about 3 billion individuals who are suffering from partial/total edentulism or alveolar bone resorption: thus, the demand for dental implants is increasingly growing. To achieve a good prognosis for implant-supported restorations, adequate peri-implant bone volume is mandatory. The Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) technique is one of the most applied methods for alveolar bone reconstruction and treatment of peri-implant bone deficiencies. This technique involves the use of different types of membranes in association with some bone substitutes (autologous, homologous, or heterologous). However, time for bone regeneration is often too long and the bone quality is not simply predictable. This study aims at engineering and evaluating the efficacy of modified barrier membranes, enhancing their bioactivity for improved alveolar bone tissue regeneration. We investigated membranes functionalized with chitosan (CS) and chitosan combined with the peptide GBMP1α (CS + GBMP1α), to improve bone growth. OsseoGuard® membranes, derived from bovine Achilles tendon type I collagen crosslinked with formaldehyde, were modified using CS and CS + GBMP1α. The functionalization, carried out with 1-ethyl-3-(3 dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide and sulfo-N-Hydroxysuccinimide (EDC/sulfo-NHS), was assessed through FT-IR and XPS analyses. Biological assays were performed by directly seeding human osteoblasts onto the materials to assess cell proliferation, mineralization, gene expression of Secreted Phosphoprotein 1 (SPP1) and Runt-Related Transcription Factor 2 (Runx2), and antibacterial properties. Both CS and CS + GBMP1α functionalizations significantly enhanced human osteoblast proliferation, mineralization, gene expression, and antibacterial activity compared to commercial membranes. The CS + GBMP1α functionalization exhibited superior outcomes in all biological assays. Mechanical tests showed no significant alterations of membrane biomechanical properties post-functionalization. The engineered membranes, especially those functionalized with CS + GBMP1α, are suitable for GBR applications thanks to their ability to enhance osteoblast activity and promote bone tissue regeneration. These findings suggest a potential advancement in the treatment of oral cavity problems requiring bone regeneration.
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Affiliation(s)
- Cristian Balducci
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Science, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
- National Institute for Nuclear Physics, INFN Roma Tre, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Section of Dentistry, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Section of Dentistry, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Yang J, Zhou S, Zheng H, Jia Q. Enrichment of phosphopeptides by arginine-functionalized magnetic chitosan nanoparticles. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:1785-1792. [PMID: 38421231 DOI: 10.1039/d4ay00154k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
Abstract
One of the most crucial and prevalent post-translational modifications is the phosphorylation of proteins. The study and examination of protein phosphorylation hold immense importance in comprehending disease mechanisms and discovering novel biomarkers. However, the inherent low abundance, low ionization efficiency, and coexistence with non phosphopeptides seriously affect the direct analysis of phosphopeptides by mass spectrometry. In order to tackle these problems, it is necessary to carry out selective enrichment of phosphopeptides prior to conducting mass spectrometry analysis. Herein, magnetic chitosan nanoparticles were developed by incorporating arginine, and were then utilized for phosphopeptide enrichment. A tryptic digest of β-casein was chosen as the standard substance. After enrichment, combined with matrix assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS), the detection limit of the method was 0.4 fmol. The synthesized magnetic material demonstrated great potential in the detection of phosphopeptides in complex samples, as proven by its successful application in detecting phosphopeptides in skim milk and human saliva samples.
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- Junwei Yang
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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Lopresti F, Campora S, Rigogliuso S, Nicosia A, Lo Cicero A, Di Marco C, Tornabene S, Ghersi G, La Carrubba V. Improvement of Osteogenic Differentiation of Mouse Pre-Osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 Cells on Core-Shell Polylactic Acid/Chitosan Electrospun Scaffolds for Bone Defect Repair. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2507. [PMID: 38473755 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052507] [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: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Electrospun hybrid scaffolds composed of synthetic and natural polymers have gained increasing interest in tissue engineering applications over the last decade. In this work, scaffolds composed of polylactic acid electrospun fibers, either treated (P-PLA) or non-treated (PLA) with air-plasma, were coated with high molecular weight chitosan to create a core-shell microfibrous structure. The effective thickness control of the chitosan layer was confirmed by gravimetric, spectroscopic (FTIR-ATR) and morphological (SEM) investigations. The chitosan coating increased the fiber diameter of the microfibrous scaffolds while the tensile mechanical tests, conducted in dry and wet environments, showed a reinforcing action of the coating layer on the scaffolds, in particular when deposited on P-PLA samples. The stability of the Chi coating on both PLA and P-PLA substrates was confirmed by gravimetric analysis, while their mineralization capacity was evaluated though scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) after immersing the scaffolds in simulated body fluids (SBF) at 37 °C for 1 week. Sample biocompatibility was investigated through cell viability assay and SEM analysis on mouse pre-osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells grown on scaffolds at different times (1, 7, 14 and 21 days). Finally, Alizarin Red assay and qPCR analysis suggested that the combination of plasma treatment and chitosan coating on PLA electrospun scaffolds influences the osteoblastic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells, thus demonstrating the great potential of P-PLA/chitosan hybrid scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Francesco Lopresti
- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, RU INSTM, Viale delle Scienze, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation, Italian National Research Council (IRIB-CNR), 90146 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, RU INSTM, Viale delle Scienze, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, RU INSTM, Viale delle Scienze, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy
- Abiel s.r.l, via Enzo ed Elvira Sellerio, 50, 90141 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, RU INSTM, Viale delle Scienze, 90128 Palermo, Italy
- ATeN Center, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 18A, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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Zou X, Xie B, Peng X, Lu M, Xu D, Yuan H, Zhang Y, Wang D, Zhao M, Liu R, Wen X. p75NTR antibody-conjugated microspheres: an approach to guided tissue regeneration by selective recruitment of endogenous periodontal ligament cells. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1338029. [PMID: 38357709 PMCID: PMC10864659 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1338029] [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: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Repairing defects in alveolar bone is essential for regenerating periodontal tissue, but it is a formidable challenge. One promising therapeutic approach involves using a strategy that specifically recruits periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs) with high regenerative potential to achieve in situ regeneration of alveolar bone. In this study, we have created a new type of microsphere conjugated with an antibody to target p75 neurotrophin receptor (p75NTR), which is made of nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) and chitosan (CS). The goal of this design is to attract p75NTR+hPDLCs selectively and promote osteogenesis. In vitro experiments demonstrated that the antibody-conjugated microspheres attracted significantly more PDLCs compared to non-conjugated microspheres. Incorporating nHA not only enhances cell adhesion and proliferation on the surface of the microsphere but also augments its osteoinductive properties. Microspheres effectively recruited p75NTR+ cells at bone defect sites in SD rats, as observed through immunofluorescent staining of p75NTR antibodies. This p75NTR antibody-conjugated nHA/CS microsphere presents a promising approach for selectively recruiting cells and repairing bone defects.
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- Xuqiang Zou
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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Yoon J, Han H, Jang J. Nanomaterials-incorporated hydrogels for 3D bioprinting technology. NANO CONVERGENCE 2023; 10:52. [PMID: 37968379 PMCID: PMC10651626 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-023-00402-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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In the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, various hydrogels derived from the extracellular matrix have been utilized for creating engineered tissues and implantable scaffolds. While these hydrogels hold immense promise in the healthcare landscape, conventional bioinks based on ECM hydrogels face several challenges, particularly in terms of lacking the necessary mechanical properties required for 3D bioprinting process. To address these limitations, researchers are actively exploring novel nanomaterial-reinforced ECM hydrogels for both mechanical and functional aspects. In this review, we focused on discussing recent advancements in the fabrication of engineered tissues and monitoring systems using nanobioinks and nanomaterials via 3D bioprinting technology. We highlighted the synergistic benefits of combining numerous nanomaterials into ECM hydrogels and imposing geometrical effects by 3D bioprinting technology. Furthermore, we also elaborated on critical issues remaining at the moment, such as the inhomogeneous dispersion of nanomaterials and consequent technical and practical issues, in the fabrication of complex 3D structures with nanobioinks and nanomaterials. Finally, we elaborated on plausible outlooks for facilitating the use of nanomaterials in biofabrication and advancing the function of engineered tissues.
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- Jungbin Yoon
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea
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- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea.
- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea.
- Department of Convergence IT Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea.
- Institute of Convergence Science, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
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Pawłowski Ł, Mania S, Banach-Kopeć A, Bartmański M, Ronowska A, Jurak K, Mielewczyk-Gryń A, Karska N, Rodziewicz-Motowidło S, Zieliński A. Osteoblast and bacterial cell response on RGD peptide-functionalized chitosan coatings electrophoretically deposited from different suspensions on Ti13Nb13Zr alloy. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:1800-1812. [PMID: 37255007 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Metallic materials for long-term load-bearing implants still do not provide high antimicrobial activity while maintaining strong compatibility with bone cells. This study aimed to modify the surface of Ti13Nb13Zr alloy by electrophoretic deposition of a chitosan coating with a covalently attached Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) peptide. The suspensions for coating deposition were prepared in two different ways either using hydroxyacetic acid or a carbon dioxide saturation process. The coatings were deposited using a voltage of 10 V for 1 min. The prepared coatings were examined using SEM, EDS, FTIR, and XPS techniques. In addition, the wettability of these surfaces, corrosion resistance, adhesion of the coatings to the metallic substrate, and their antimicrobial activity (E. coli, S. aureus) and cytocompatibility properties using the MTT and LDH assays were studied. The coatings produced tightly covered the metallic substrate. Spectroscopic studies confirmed that the peptide did not detach from the chitosan chain during electrophoretic deposition. All tested samples showed high corrosion resistance (corrosion current density measured in nA/cm2 ). The deposited coatings contributed to a significant increase in the antimicrobial activity of the samples against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (reduction in bacterial counts from 99% to, for CS-RGD-Acid and the S. aureus strain, total killing capacity). MTT and LDH results showed high compatibility with bone cells of the modified surfaces compared to the bare substrate (survival rates above 75% under indirect contact conditions and above 100% under direct contact conditions). However, the adhesion of the coatings was considered weak.
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- Łukasz Pawłowski
- Institute of Manufacturing and Materials Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Technology, and Biotechnology of Food, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Technology, and Biotechnology of Food, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Institute of Manufacturing and Materials Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Electrochemistry, Corrosion and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Institute of Nanotechnology and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Institute of Manufacturing and Materials Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland
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Forero JC, Carvajal K, Guzmán F, Acevedo C, Osses N, Santana P. Use of Chitosan from Southern King Crab to Develop Films Functionalized with RGD Peptides for Potential Tissue Engineering Applications. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:323. [PMID: 37504211 PMCID: PMC10807027 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8030323] [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: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Southern King Crab (SKC) represents an important fishery resource that has the potential to be a natural source of chitosan (CS) production. In tissue engineering, CS is very useful to generate biomaterials. However, CS has a lack of signaling molecules that facilitate cell-substrate interaction. Therefore, RGD (arginine-glycine-aspartic acid) peptides corresponding to the main integrin recognition site in extracellular matrix proteins have been used to improve the CS surface. The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro cell adhesion and proliferation of CS films synthesized from SKC shell wastes functionalized with RGD peptides. The FTIR spectrum of CS isolated from SKC shells (SKC-CS) was comparable to commercial CS. Thermal properties of films showed similar endothermic peaks at 53.4 and 53.0 °C in commercial CS and SKC-CS, respectively. The purification and molecular masses of the synthesized RGD peptides were confirmed using HPLC and ESI-MS mass spectrometry, respectively. Mouse embryonic fibroblast cells showed higher adhesion on SKC-CS (1% w/v) film when it was functionalized with linear RGD peptides. In contrast, a cyclic RGD peptide showed similar adhesion to control peptide (RDG), but the highest cell proliferation was after 48 h of culture. This study shows that functionalization of SKC-CS films with linear or cyclic RGD peptides are useful to improve effects on cell adhesion or cell proliferation. Furthermore, our work contributes to knowledge of a new source of CS to synthesize constructs for tissue engineering applications.
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- Juan Carlos Forero
- Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Viña del Mar, Viña del Mar 2580022, Chile;
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- Centro Interdisciplinario de Neurociencia de Valparaíso, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 2360102, Chile;
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- Núcleo Biotecnología Curauma, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 2340025, Chile;
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- Departamento de Física, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Valparaíso 2390123, Chile;
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- Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 2340025, Chile
- IMPACT, Center of Interventional Medicine for Precision and Advanced Cellular Therapy, Santiago 7620086, Chile
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- Instituto de Ciencias Aplicadas, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago 8910060, Chile
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Wei S, Wang Z, Liang X, Xiong T, Kang Z, Lei S, Wu B, Cheng B. A composite hydrogel with antibacterial and promoted cell proliferation dual properties for healing of infected wounds. Am J Transl Res 2023; 15:4467-4486. [PMID: 37560210 PMCID: PMC10408500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Wound infection remains a major challenge for health professionals, because it delays wound healing and increases the overall cost and morbidity. Therefore, the development of new biomaterials with new antibacterial properties and healing effects remains a dire clinical need. To solve this problem, we developed silver nanoparticles embedded in γ-cyclodextrin metal-organic frameworks (Ag@MOF) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP)-loaded hydrogel systems based on methacrylated silk fibroin (SFMA) and methacrylate hyaluronic acid (HAMA) as Ag+ ion and growth factor delivery vehicles for inhibiting the growth of drug-resistant bacteria and promoting wound healing. The prepared SFMA/HAMA hydrogel demonstrated good rheological properties, swelling capability, appropriate mechanical properties and controllable biodegradability. The SFMA/HAMA/Ag@MOF/PRP hydrogel showed sustained release profiles of Ag+ ions and EGF. The SFMA/HAMA/Ag@MOF hydrogel have good inherent antibacterial properties against both gram-negative bacteria and gram-positive bacteria. The prepared hydrogel showed excellent cytocompatibility and could stimulate the growth and proliferation rate of NIH-3T3 cells. In vivo experiments showed that SFMA/HAMA/Ag@MOF/PRP hydrogel treatment enhanced the healing of full-thickness wounds, reduced inflammatory cell infiltration, and promoted re-epithelialization and collagen synthesis. All results indicated that the prepared hydrogel has tremendous potential to reduce wound infections and improve wound healing.
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- Shikun Wei
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second People’s Hospital of Panyu DistrictGuangzhou 511400, Guangdong, China
- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command, PLAGuangzhou 510010, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command, PLAGuangzhou 510010, Guangdong, China
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- The Affiliated Hexian Memorial Hospital of Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 511400, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second People’s Hospital of Panyu DistrictGuangzhou 511400, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second People’s Hospital of Panyu DistrictGuangzhou 511400, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second People’s Hospital of Panyu DistrictGuangzhou 511400, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second People’s Hospital of Panyu DistrictGuangzhou 511400, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command, PLAGuangzhou 510010, Guangdong, China
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Lupu A, Gradinaru LM, Gradinaru VR, Bercea M. Diversity of Bioinspired Hydrogels: From Structure to Applications. Gels 2023; 9:gels9050376. [PMID: 37232968 DOI: 10.3390/gels9050376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks with a variety of structures and functions that have a remarkable ability to absorb huge amounts of water or biological fluids. They can incorporate active compounds and release them in a controlled manner. Hydrogels can also be designed to be sensitive to external stimuli: temperature, pH, ionic strength, electrical or magnetic stimuli, specific molecules, etc. Alternative methods for the development of various hydrogels have been outlined in the literature over time. Some hydrogels are toxic and therefore are avoided when obtaining biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, or therapeutic products. Nature is a permanent source of inspiration for new structures and new functionalities of more and more competitive materials. Natural compounds present a series of physico-chemical and biological characteristics suitable for biomaterials, such as biocompatibility, antimicrobial properties, biodegradability, and nontoxicity. Thus, they can generate microenvironments comparable to the intracellular or extracellular matrices in the human body. This paper discusses the main advantages of the presence of biomolecules (polysaccharides, proteins, and polypeptides) in hydrogels. Structural aspects induced by natural compounds and their specific properties are emphasized. The most suitable applications will be highlighted, including drug delivery, self-healing materials for regenerative medicine, cell culture, wound dressings, 3D bioprinting, foods, etc.
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- Alexandra Lupu
- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41-A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41-A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemistry, "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University, 11 Carol I Bd., 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41-A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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Zhao Z, Peng Y, Shi X, Zhao K. Chitosan derivative composite nanoparticles as adjuvants enhance the cellular immune response via activation of the cGAS-STING pathway. Int J Pharm 2023; 636:122847. [PMID: 36933583 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Chitosan and its derivatives are widely used in vaccine adjuvants and delivery systems. Vaccine antigens encapsulated in or conjugated onto N-2-hydroxypropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride chitosan/N,O-carboxymethyl chitosan nanoparticles (N-2-HACC/CMCS NPs) induce strong cellular, humoral, and mucosal immune responses, but the mechanism of action is not fully understood. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the molecular mechanism of composite NPs by upregulating the cGAS-STING signalling pathway to enhance the cellular immune response. We showed that the N-2-HACC/CMCS NPs could be taken up by RAW264.7 cells and produced high levels of IL-6, IL-12p40, and TNF-α. The N-2-HACC/CMCS NPs activated BMDCs, promoted Th1 responses, and enhanced the expression of cGAS, TBK1, IRF3, and STING, as further demonstrated by qRT-PCR and western blotting. Moreover, the NP-induced expression of I-IFNs, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α in macrophages was closely related to cGAS-STING. These findings provide a reference for chitosan derivative nanomaterials as vaccine adjuvants and delivery systems and demonstrate that N-2-HACC/CMCS NPs can engage the STING-cGAS pathway to trigger the innate immune response.
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- Zhi Zhao
- Institute of Nanobiomaterials and Immunology & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation, School of Life Science, Taizhou University, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, China; Key Laboratory of Microbiology, College of Heilongjiang Province, School of Life Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbiology, College of Heilongjiang Province, School of Life Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150080, China
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- Institute of Nanobiomaterials and Immunology & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation, School of Life Science, Taizhou University, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, China; Key Laboratory of Microbiology, College of Heilongjiang Province, School of Life Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150080, China
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- Institute of Nanobiomaterials and Immunology & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation, School of Life Science, Taizhou University, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, China; Key Laboratory of Microbiology, College of Heilongjiang Province, School of Life Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150080, China.
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Phutane P, Telange D, Agrawal S, Gunde M, Kotkar K, Pethe A. Biofunctionalization and Applications of Polymeric Nanofibers in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15051202. [PMID: 36904443 PMCID: PMC10007057 DOI: 10.3390/polym15051202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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The limited ability of most human tissues to regenerate has necessitated the interventions namely autograft and allograft, both of which carry the limitations of its own. An alternative to such interventions could be the capability to regenerate the tissue in vivo.Regeneration of tissue using the innate capacity of the cells to regenerate is studied under the discipline of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM). Besides the cells and growth-controlling bioactives, scaffolds play the central role in TERM which is analogous to the role performed by extracellular matrix (ECM) in the vivo. Mimicking the structure of ECM at the nanoscale is one of the critical attributes demonstrated by nanofibers. This unique feature and its customizable structure to befit different types of tissues make nanofibers a competent candidate for tissue engineering. This review discusses broad range of natural and synthetic biodegradable polymers employed to construct nanofibers as well as biofunctionalization of polymers to improve cellular interaction and tissue integration. Amongst the diverse ways to fabricate nanofibers, electrospinning has been discussed in detail along with advances in this technique. Review also presents a discourse on application of nanofibers for a range of tissues, namely neural, vascular, cartilage, bone, dermal and cardiac.
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- Prasanna Phutane
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Datta Meghe College of Pharmacy, Wardha 442004, MH, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Datta Meghe College of Pharmacy, Wardha 442004, MH, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Datta Meghe College of Pharmacy, Wardha 442004, MH, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Datta Meghe College of Pharmacy, Wardha 442004, MH, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur 425405, MH, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Datta Meghe College of Pharmacy, Wardha 442004, MH, India
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Gao X, Xu Z, Li S, Cheng L, Xu D, Li L, Chen L, Xu Y, Liu Z, Liu Y, Sun J. Chitosan-vancomycin hydrogel incorporated bone repair scaffold based on staggered orthogonal structure: a viable dually controlled drug delivery system. RSC Adv 2023; 13:3759-3765. [PMID: 36756570 PMCID: PMC9890554 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07828g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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In clinical practice, challenges remain in the treatment of large infected bone defects. Bone tissue engineering scaffolds with good mechanical properties and antibiotic-controlled release are powerful strategies for infection treatment. In this study, we prepared polylactic acid (PLA)/nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) scaffolds with vertical orthogonal and staggered orthogonal structures by applying 3D printing technology. In addition, vancomycin (Van)-based chitosan (CS) hydrogel (Gel@Van) was loaded on the scaffold (PLA/nHA/CS-Van) to form a local antibiotic release system. The microstructure of the composite scaffold had high porosity with interconnected three-dimensional networks. The mechanical properties of the PLA/nHA/CS-Van composite scaffold were enhanced by the addition of CS-Van. The results of the water contact angle analysis showed that the hydrophilicity of the drug-loaded scaffold improved. In addition, the composite scaffold could produce sustained release in vitro for more than 8 weeks without adverse effects on the proliferation and differentiation of mouse embryonic osteoblasts (MC3T3-E1), which confirmed its good biocompatibility. During the in vitro antimicrobial study, the composite scaffold effectively inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). Therefore, our results suggest that the PLA/nHA/CS-Van composite scaffold is a promising strategy for treating infected bone defects.
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- Xiaohan Gao
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China .,School of Stomatology of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China .,School of Stomatology of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China .,School of Stomatology of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China .,School of Stomatology of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China .,School of Stomatology of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China .,School of Stomatology of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China .,School of Stomatology of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China .,Dental Digital Medicine & 3D Printing Engineering Laboratory of Qingdao Qingdao 266000 China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China .,School of Stomatology of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China .,School of Stomatology of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China .,School of Stomatology of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China .,Dental Digital Medicine & 3D Printing Engineering Laboratory of Qingdao Qingdao 266000 China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Digital Medicine and Computer-Assisted Surgery Qingdao 266000 China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China .,School of Stomatology of Qingdao University Qingdao 266000 China .,Dental Digital Medicine & 3D Printing Engineering Laboratory of Qingdao Qingdao 266000 China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Digital Medicine and Computer-Assisted Surgery Qingdao 266000 China
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Wang M, Gu Z, Li B, Zhang J, Yang L, Zheng X, Pan F, He J. Bioactive Nanocomposite Microsponges for Effective Reconstruction of Critical-Sized Calvarial Defects in Rat Model. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:6593-6606. [PMID: 36594040 PMCID: PMC9805339 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s389194] [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: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Introduction Micro-sized sponge particulates have attracted extensive attention because of their potential to overcome the intrinsic limitations of conventional monolithic scaffolds in tissue engineering. Bioactive nanocomposite microsponges are regarded as potential bone substitute materials for bone regeneration. Methods Based on a combination of microfluidic emulsion with further freezing and in situ thawing, chitosan (CS)-hydroxyapatite (HAP) microsponges were prepared and characterized in terms of their morphology and elemental distribution using a scanning electron microscope equipped with an X-ray detector. The swelling ratio, porosity, degradability, antibacterial activity, and bioactivity were detected and analyzed. The biological functions of the CS-HAP microsponges were examined to assess the adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of in vitro co-cultured rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (rBMSCs). Furthermore, the CS-HAP microsponges were used as cell-free scaffolds and implanted into calvarial defects in a rat model to evaluate the in vivo osteogenesis. Results The CS-HAP microsponges have a porous structure with high porosity (~76%), good swelling capacity (~1900%), and shape-memory properties. The results of in vitro experiments show that the CS-HAP microsponges achieve good bioactivity and promote osteogenic differentiation of rBMSCs. Furthermore, the CS-HAP microsponges significantly promote bone regeneration in rat calvarial defects. Conclusion The bioactive CS-HAP microsponges have the potential to be used as bone substitute materials for bone tissue engineering.
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- Mohan Wang
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China,Stomatologic Hospital & College, Anhui Medical University, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China
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- Stomatologic Hospital & College, Anhui Medical University, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China
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- Stomatologic Hospital & College, Anhui Medical University, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China
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- Stomatologic Hospital & College, Anhui Medical University, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China
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- Stomatologic Hospital & College, Anhui Medical University, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China
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- Stomatologic Hospital & College, Anhui Medical University, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China,Stomatologic Hospital & College, Anhui Medical University, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Jiacai He; Faming Pan, Email ;
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Ma S, Li X, Hu H, Ma X, Zhao Z, Deng S, Wang J, Zhang L, Wu C, Liu Z, Wang Y. Synergetic osteogenesis of extracellular vesicles and loading RGD colonized on 3D-printed titanium implants. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:4773-4784. [PMID: 35849688 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00725h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Titanium (Ti) and its alloys have been universally used as surgical implants, and the clinical need for modifying titanium surfaces to accelerate early stage osseointegration and prevent implant loosening is in huge demand. 3D printing technology is an accurate and controllable method to create titanium implants with complex nanostructures, which provide enough space to react and fit in the microenvironment of cells. Recently, extracellular vesicles (EVs) have attracted attention in promoting osteogenesis. The vesicles derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSC-EVs) have been proved to pack osteogenic-relative RNAs thereby regulating the osteogenic differentiation and mineralization of the target BMSCs. Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD)-derived peptides are typical peptides used to improve cell attachment and proliferation in bone tissue engineering. A novel strategy is proposed to load RGD-derived peptides on EVs with a fusion peptide (EVsRGD) and colonize EVsRGD on the titanium surface via a specific bonding peptide. In this study, we verify that the presence of EVsRGD enables the realization of the synergetic effect of EVs and RGD, enhancing the osteogenic differentiation and mineralization of BMSCs in vitro, resulting in satisfactory osseointegration around implants in vivo.
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- Shiqing Ma
- Department of Stomotology, Tianjin Medical University Second Hospital, 23 Pingjiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, 12 Observatory Road, Tianjin, 030070, China.
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, 12 Observatory Road, Tianjin, 030070, China.
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, 12 Observatory Road, Tianjin, 030070, China.
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, 12 Observatory Road, Tianjin, 030070, China.
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- Department of Stomotology, Tianjin Medical University Second Hospital, 23 Pingjiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, 12 Observatory Road, Tianjin, 030070, China.
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, 12 Observatory Road, Tianjin, 030070, China.
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, 12 Observatory Road, Tianjin, 030070, China.
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, 12 Observatory Road, Tianjin, 030070, China.
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, 12 Observatory Road, Tianjin, 030070, China.
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Zhao Y, Zhao S, Ma Z, Ding C, Chen J, Li J. Chitosan-Based Scaffolds for Facilitated Endogenous Bone Re-Generation. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15081023. [PMID: 36015171 PMCID: PMC9414235 DOI: 10.3390/ph15081023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Facilitated endogenous tissue engineering, as a facile and effective strategy, is emerging for use in bone tissue regeneration. However, the development of bioactive scaffolds with excellent osteo-inductivity to recruit endogenous stem cells homing and differentiation towards lesion areas remains an urgent problem. Chitosan (CS), with versatile qualities including good biocompatibility, biodegradability, and tunable physicochemical and biological properties is undergoing vigorously development in the field of bone repair. Based on this, the review focus on recent advances in chitosan-based scaffolds for facilitated endogenous bone regeneration. Initially, we introduced and compared the facilitated endogenous tissue engineering with traditional tissue engineering. Subsequently, the various CS-based bone repair scaffolds and their fabrication methods were briefly explored. Furthermore, the functional design of CS-based scaffolds in bone endogenous regeneration including biomolecular loading, inorganic nanomaterials hybridization, and physical stimulation was highlighted and discussed. Finally, the major challenges and further research directions of CS-based scaffolds were also elaborated. We hope that this review will provide valuable reference for further bone repair research in the future.
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- Yao Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
- Correspondence: (C.D.); (J.C.); (J.L.)
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
- Correspondence: (C.D.); (J.C.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Correspondence: (C.D.); (J.C.); (J.L.)
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Ross A, Sauce-Guevara MA, Alarcon EI, Mendez-Rojas MA. Peptide Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:893936. [PMID: 35992354 PMCID: PMC9388858 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.893936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Expanding the toolbox of therapeutic materials for soft tissue and organ repair has become a critical component of tissue engineering. While animal- and plant-derived proteins are the foundation for developing biomimetic tissue constructs, using peptides as either constituents or frameworks for the materials has gained increasing momentum in recent years. This mini review discusses recent advances in peptide-based biomaterials’ design and application. We also discuss some of the future challenges posed and opportunities opened by peptide-based structures in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Alex Ross
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Universidad de Las Américas Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- *Correspondence: Emilio I. Alarcon, ; Miguel A. Mendez-Rojas,
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Universidad de Las Américas Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
- *Correspondence: Emilio I. Alarcon, ; Miguel A. Mendez-Rojas,
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Camponogara F, Zanotti F, Trentini M, Tiengo E, Zanolla I, Pishavar E, Soliani E, Scatto M, Gargiulo P, Zambito Y, De Luca S, Ferroni L, Zavan B. Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine in Italy: Brief State of the Art of the Principal Research Centers. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158245. [PMID: 35897825 PMCID: PMC9368060 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Regenerative medicine is the branch of medicine that effectively uses stem cell therapy and tissue engineering strategies to guide the healing or replacement of damaged tissues or organs. A crucial element is undoubtedly the biomaterial that guides biological events to restore tissue continuity. The polymers, natural or synthetic, find wide application thanks to their great adaptability. In fact, they can be used as principal components, coatings or vehicles to functionalize several biomaterials. There are many leading centers for the research and development of biomaterials in Italy. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the current state of the art on polymer research for regenerative medicine purposes. The last five years of scientific production of the main Italian research centers has been screened to analyze the current advancement in tissue engineering in order to highlight inputs for the development of novel biomaterials and strategies.
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- Francesca Camponogara
- Translational Medicine Department, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (F.C.); (F.Z.); (M.T.); (E.T.); (E.P.)
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- Translational Medicine Department, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (F.C.); (F.Z.); (M.T.); (E.T.); (E.P.)
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- Translational Medicine Department, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (F.C.); (F.Z.); (M.T.); (E.T.); (E.P.)
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- Translational Medicine Department, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (F.C.); (F.Z.); (M.T.); (E.T.); (E.P.)
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- Medical Sciences Department, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Translational Medicine Department, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (F.C.); (F.Z.); (M.T.); (E.T.); (E.P.)
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- Bioengineering Department, Imperial College London, London SW7 2BX, UK;
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172 Venezia, Italy;
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- Institute for Biomedical and Neural Engineering, Reykjavík University, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland;
- Department of Science, Landspítali, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Chemical Department, University of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy;
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- Unit of Naples, Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems, National Research Council, Via P. Castellino 111, 80131 Napoli, Italy;
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- Maria Cecilia Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 48033 Cotignola, Italy;
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- Translational Medicine Department, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (F.C.); (F.Z.); (M.T.); (E.T.); (E.P.)
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López-Valverde N, Aragoneses J, López-Valverde A, Rodríguez C, Macedo de Sousa B, Aragoneses JM. Role of chitosan in titanium coatings. trends and new generations of coatings. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:907589. [PMID: 35935477 PMCID: PMC9354072 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.907589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Survival studies of dental implants currently reach high figures. However, considering that the recipients are middle-aged individuals with associated pathologies, research is focused on achieving bioactive surfaces that ensure osseointegration. Chitosan is a biocompatible, degradable polysaccharide with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, capable of inducing increased growth and fixation of osteoblasts around chitosan-coated titanium. Certain chemical modifications to its structure have been shown to enhance its antibacterial activity and osteoinductive properties and it is generally believed that chitosan-coated dental implants may have enhanced osseointegration capabilities and are likely to become a commercial option in the future. Our review provided an overview of the current concepts and theories of osseointegration and current titanium dental implant surfaces and coatings, with a special focus on the in vivo investigation of chitosan-coated implants and a current perspective on the future of titanium dental implant coatings.
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- Nansi López-Valverde
- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, University of Salamanca, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain
- *Correspondence: Antonio López-Valverde,
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- Department of Dentistry, Universidad Federico Henríquez y Carvajal, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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- Institute for Occlusion and Orofacial Pain, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Polo I‐Edifício Central Rua Larga, Coimbra, Portugal
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Cassari L, Brun P, Di Foggia M, Taddei P, Zamuner A, Pasquato A, De Stefanis A, Valentini V, Saceleanu VM, Rau JV, Dettin M. Mn-Containing Bioactive Glass-Ceramics: BMP-2-Mimetic Peptide Covalent Grafting Boosts Human-Osteoblast Proliferation and Mineral Deposition. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:4647. [PMID: 35806763 PMCID: PMC9267458 DOI: 10.3390/ma15134647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The addition of Mn in bioceramic formulation is gaining interest in the field of bone implants. Mn activates human osteoblast (h-osteoblast) integrins, enhancing cell proliferation with a dose-dependent effect, whereas Mn-enriched glasses induce inhibition of Gram-negative or Gram-positive bacteria and fungi. In an effort to further optimize Mn-containing scaffolds' beneficial interaction with h-osteoblasts, a selective and specific covalent functionalization with a bioactive peptide was carried out. The anchoring of a peptide, mapped on the BMP-2 wrist epitope, to the scaffold was performed by a reaction between an aldehyde group of the peptide and the aminic groups of silanized Mn-containing bioceramic. SEM-EDX, FT-IR, and Raman studies confirmed the presence of the peptide grafted onto the scaffold. In in vitro assays, a significant improvement in h-osteoblast proliferation, gene expression, and calcium salt deposition after 7 days was detected in the functionalized Mn-containing bioceramic compared to the controls.
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- Leonardo Cassari
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 9, 35131 Padova, Italy; (L.C.); (A.Z.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padova, Via Gabelli, 63, 35121 Padova, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (M.D.F.); (P.T.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (M.D.F.); (P.T.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 9, 35131 Padova, Italy; (L.C.); (A.Z.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 9, 35131 Padova, Italy; (L.C.); (A.Z.); (A.P.)
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- Istituto di Struttura della Materia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (ISM-CNR), Montelibretti Unit, Via Salaria km 29.300, Monterotondo, 00015 Rome, Italy; (A.D.S.); (V.V.)
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- Istituto di Struttura della Materia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (ISM-CNR), Montelibretti Unit, Via Salaria km 29.300, Monterotondo, 00015 Rome, Italy; (A.D.S.); (V.V.)
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- Istituto di Struttura della Materia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (ISM-CNR), Via del Fosso del Cavaliere, 100, 00133 Rome, Italy;
- Department of Analytical, Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Trubetskaya 8, Build. 2, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 9, 35131 Padova, Italy; (L.C.); (A.Z.); (A.P.)
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Notario-Pérez F, Martín-Illana A, Cazorla-Luna R, Ruiz-Caro R, Veiga MD. Applications of Chitosan in Surgical and Post-Surgical Materials. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:md20060396. [PMID: 35736199 PMCID: PMC9228111 DOI: 10.3390/md20060396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The continuous advances in surgical procedures require continuous research regarding materials with surgical applications. Biopolymers are widely studied since they usually provide a biocompatible, biodegradable, and non-toxic material. Among them, chitosan is a promising material for the development of formulations and devices with surgical applications due to its intrinsic bacteriostatic, fungistatic, hemostatic, and analgesic properties. A wide range of products has been manufactured with this polymer, including scaffolds, sponges, hydrogels, meshes, membranes, sutures, fibers, and nanoparticles. The growing interest of researchers in the use of chitosan-based materials for tissue regeneration is obvious due to extensive research in the application of chitosan for the regeneration of bone, nervous tissue, cartilage, and soft tissues. Chitosan can serve as a substance for the administration of cell-growth promoters, as well as a support for cellular growth. Another interesting application of chitosan is hemostasis control, with remarkable results in studies comparing the use of chitosan-based dressings with traditional cotton gauzes. In addition, chitosan-based or chitosan-coated surgical materials provide the formulation with antimicrobial activity that has been highly appreciated not only in dressings but also for surgical sutures or meshes.
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Application Progress of Modified Chitosan and Its Composite Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23126574. [PMID: 35743019 PMCID: PMC9224397 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23126574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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In recent years, bone tissue engineering (BTE), as a multidisciplinary field, has shown considerable promise in replacing traditional treatment modalities (i.e., autografts, allografts, and xenografts). Since bone is such a complex and dynamic structure, the construction of bone tissue composite materials has become an attractive strategy to guide bone growth and regeneration. Chitosan and its derivatives have been promising vehicles for BTE owing to their unique physical and chemical properties. With intrinsic physicochemical characteristics and closeness to the extracellular matrix of bones, chitosan-based composite scaffolds have been proved to be a promising candidate for providing successful bone regeneration and defect repair capacity. Advances in chitosan-based scaffolds for BTE have produced efficient and efficacious bio-properties via material structural design and different modifications. Efforts have been put into the modification of chitosan to overcome its limitations, including insolubility in water, faster depolymerization in the body, and blood incompatibility. Herein, we discuss the various modification methods of chitosan that expand its fields of application, which would pave the way for future applied research in biomedical innovation and regenerative medicine.
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Silva SK, Plepis AMG, Martins VDCA, Horn MM, Buchaim DV, Buchaim RL, Pelegrine AA, Silva VR, Kudo MHM, Fernandes JFR, Nazari FM, da Cunha MR. Suitability of Chitosan Scaffolds with Carbon Nanotubes for Bone Defects Treated with Photobiomodulation. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23126503. [PMID: 35742948 PMCID: PMC9223695 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23126503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Biomaterials have been investigated as an alternative for the treatment of bone defects, such as chitosan/carbon nanotubes scaffolds, which allow cell proliferation. However, bone regeneration can be accelerated by electrotherapeutic resources that act on bone metabolism, such as low-level laser therapy (LLLT). Thus, this study evaluated the regeneration of bone lesions grafted with chitosan/carbon nanotubes scaffolds and associated with LLLT. For this, a defect (3 mm) was created in the femur of thirty rats, which were divided into 6 groups: Control (G1/Control), LLLT (G2/Laser), Chitosan/Carbon Nanotubes (G3/C+CNTs), Chitosan/Carbon Nanotubes with LLLT (G4/C+CNTs+L), Mineralized Chitosan/Carbon Nanotubes (G5/C+CNTsM) and Mineralized Chitosan/Carbon Nanotubes with LLLT (G6/C+CNTsM+L). After 5 weeks, the biocompatibility of the chitosan/carbon nanotubes scaffolds was observed, with the absence of inflammatory infiltrates and fibrotic tissue. Bone neoformation was denser, thicker and voluminous in G6/C+CNTsM+L. Histomorphometric analyses showed that the relative percentage and standard deviations (mean ± SD) of new bone formation in groups G1 to G6 were 59.93 ± 3.04a (G1/Control), 70.83 ± 1.21b (G2/Laser), 70.09 ± 4.31b (G3/C+CNTs), 81.6 ± 5.74c (G4/C+CNTs+L), 81.4 ± 4.57c (G5/C+CNTsM) and 91.3 ± 4.81d (G6/C+CNTsM+L), respectively, with G6 showing a significant difference in relation to the other groups (a ≠ b ≠ c ≠ d; p < 0.05). Immunohistochemistry also revealed good expression of osteocalcin (OC), osteopontin (OP) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). It was concluded that chitosan-based carbon nanotube materials combined with LLLT effectively stimulated the bone healing process.
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- Samantha Ketelyn Silva
- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Jundiaí Medical School, Jundiaí 13202-550, Brazil; (S.K.S.); (V.R.S.); (M.H.M.K.); (J.F.R.F.); (F.M.N.)
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- Interunits Graduate Program in Bioengineering (EESC/FMRP/IQSC), University of Sao Paulo (USP), Sao Carlos 13566-590, Brazil;
- Sao Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of Sao Paulo (USP), Sao Carlos 13566-590, Brazil;
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- Physical Chemistry of Nanomaterials, Institute of Chemistry and Center for Interdisciplinary and Nanostructure Science and Technology (CINSaT), University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany;
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- Postgraduate Program in Structural and Functional Interactions in Rehabilitation, Postgraduate Department, University of Marilia (UNIMAR), Marília 17525-902, Brazil;
- Teaching and Research Coordination of the Medical School, University Center of Adamantina (UniFAI), Adamantina 17800-000, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry (FOB/USP), University of Sao Paulo, Bauru 17012-901, Brazil;
- Graduate Program in Anatomy of Domestic and Wild Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-270, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Jundiaí Medical School, Jundiaí 13202-550, Brazil; (S.K.S.); (V.R.S.); (M.H.M.K.); (J.F.R.F.); (F.M.N.)
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Jundiaí Medical School, Jundiaí 13202-550, Brazil; (S.K.S.); (V.R.S.); (M.H.M.K.); (J.F.R.F.); (F.M.N.)
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Jundiaí Medical School, Jundiaí 13202-550, Brazil; (S.K.S.); (V.R.S.); (M.H.M.K.); (J.F.R.F.); (F.M.N.)
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Jundiaí Medical School, Jundiaí 13202-550, Brazil; (S.K.S.); (V.R.S.); (M.H.M.K.); (J.F.R.F.); (F.M.N.)
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- Department of Morphology and Pathology, Jundiaí Medical School, Jundiaí 13202-550, Brazil; (S.K.S.); (V.R.S.); (M.H.M.K.); (J.F.R.F.); (F.M.N.)
- Interunits Graduate Program in Bioengineering (EESC/FMRP/IQSC), University of Sao Paulo (USP), Sao Carlos 13566-590, Brazil;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-11-3395-2100
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Fan J, Abedi-Dorcheh K, Sadat Vaziri A, Kazemi-Aghdam F, Rafieyan S, Sohrabinejad M, Ghorbani M, Rastegar Adib F, Ghasemi Z, Klavins K, Jahed V. A Review of Recent Advances in Natural Polymer-Based Scaffolds for Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14102097. [PMID: 35631979 PMCID: PMC9145843 DOI: 10.3390/polym14102097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The musculoskeletal (MS) system consists of bone, cartilage, tendon, ligament, and skeletal muscle, which forms the basic framework of the human body. This system plays a vital role in appropriate body functions, including movement, the protection of internal organs, support, hematopoiesis, and postural stability. Therefore, it is understandable that the damage or loss of MS tissues significantly reduces the quality of life and limits mobility. Tissue engineering and its applications in the healthcare industry have been rapidly growing over the past few decades. Tissue engineering has made significant contributions toward developing new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of MS defects and relevant disease. Among various biomaterials used for tissue engineering, natural polymers offer superior properties that promote optimal cell interaction and desired biological function. Natural polymers have similarity with the native ECM, including enzymatic degradation, bio-resorb and non-toxic degradation products, ability to conjugate with various agents, and high chemical versatility, biocompatibility, and bioactivity that promote optimal cell interaction and desired biological functions. This review summarizes recent advances in applying natural-based scaffolds for musculoskeletal tissue engineering.
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- Jingzhi Fan
- Rudolfs Cimdins Riga Biomaterials Innovations and Development Centre of RTU, Institute of General Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Riga Technical University, Pulka St 3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia;
- Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, Pulka St 3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
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- Biomedical Engineering Division, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 14117-13116, Iran; (K.A.-D.); (A.S.V.); (F.K.-A.); (S.R.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (F.R.A.); (Z.G.)
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- Biomedical Engineering Division, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 14117-13116, Iran; (K.A.-D.); (A.S.V.); (F.K.-A.); (S.R.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (F.R.A.); (Z.G.)
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- Biomedical Engineering Division, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 14117-13116, Iran; (K.A.-D.); (A.S.V.); (F.K.-A.); (S.R.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (F.R.A.); (Z.G.)
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- Biomedical Engineering Division, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 14117-13116, Iran; (K.A.-D.); (A.S.V.); (F.K.-A.); (S.R.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (F.R.A.); (Z.G.)
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- Biomedical Engineering Division, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 14117-13116, Iran; (K.A.-D.); (A.S.V.); (F.K.-A.); (S.R.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (F.R.A.); (Z.G.)
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- Biomedical Engineering Division, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 14117-13116, Iran; (K.A.-D.); (A.S.V.); (F.K.-A.); (S.R.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (F.R.A.); (Z.G.)
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- Biomedical Engineering Division, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 14117-13116, Iran; (K.A.-D.); (A.S.V.); (F.K.-A.); (S.R.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (F.R.A.); (Z.G.)
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- Biomedical Engineering Division, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 14117-13116, Iran; (K.A.-D.); (A.S.V.); (F.K.-A.); (S.R.); (M.S.); (M.G.); (F.R.A.); (Z.G.)
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- Rudolfs Cimdins Riga Biomaterials Innovations and Development Centre of RTU, Institute of General Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Riga Technical University, Pulka St 3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia;
- Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, Pulka St 3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
- Correspondence: (K.K.); (V.J.)
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- Rudolfs Cimdins Riga Biomaterials Innovations and Development Centre of RTU, Institute of General Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Riga Technical University, Pulka St 3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia;
- Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, Pulka St 3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
- Correspondence: (K.K.); (V.J.)
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Jervis PJ. Hydrogels in Regenerative Medicine and Other Biomedical Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23063270. [PMID: 35328691 PMCID: PMC8948771 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23063270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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It is my great pleasure to be part of this Special Issue in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences-"Hydrogels in Regenerative Medicine and Other Biomedical Applications" [...].
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- Peter J Jervis
- Centre of Chemistry, Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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EL-Ghoul Y, Alminderej FM, Alsubaie FM, Alrasheed R, Almousa NH. Recent Advances in Functional Polymer Materials for Energy, Water, and Biomedical Applications: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:4327. [PMID: 34960878 PMCID: PMC8708011 DOI: 10.3390/polym13244327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Academic research regarding polymeric materials has been of great interest. Likewise, polymer industries are considered as the most familiar petrochemical industries. Despite the valuable and continuous advancements in various polymeric material technologies over the last century, many varieties and advances related to the field of polymer science and engineering still promise a great potential for exciting new applications. Research, development, and industrial support have been the key factors behind the great progress in the field of polymer applications. This work provides insight into the recent energy applications of polymers, including energy storage and production. The study of polymeric materials in the field of enhanced oil recovery and water treatment technologies will be presented and evaluated. In addition, in this review, we wish to emphasize the great importance of various functional polymers as effective adsorbents of organic pollutants from industrial wastewater. Furthermore, recent advances in biomedical applications are reviewed and discussed.
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- Yassine EL-Ghoul
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Qassim University, King Abdulaziz Rd, P.O. Box 1162, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Textile Engineering Laboratory, University of Monastir, Monastir 5019, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Qassim University, King Abdulaziz Rd, P.O. Box 1162, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- National Center for Chemical Catalysis Technology, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia;
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- National Center for Desalination & Water Treatment Technology, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia;
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- National Center for Chemical Catalysis Technology, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia;
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Hua L, Qian H, Lei T, Liu W, He X, Zhang Y, Lei P, Hu Y. Anti-tuberculosis drug delivery for tuberculous bone defects. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2021; 18:1815-1827. [PMID: 34758697 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2021.2005576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Traditional therapy methods for treating tuberculous bone defects have several limitations. Furthermore, systemic toxicity and disease recurrence in tuberculosis (TB) have not been effectively addressed. AREAS COVERED This review is based on references from September 1998 to September 2021 and summarizes the classification and drug-loading methods of anti-TB drugs. The application of different types of biological scaffolds loaded with anti-TB drugs as a novel drug delivery strategy for tuberculous bone defects has been deeply analyzed. Furthermore, the limitations of the existing studies are summarized. EXPERT OPINION Loading anti-TB drugs into the scaffold through various drug-loading techniques can effectively improve the efficiency of anti-TB treatment and provide an effective means of treating tuberculous bone defects. This methodology also has good application prospects and provides directions for future research.
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- Long Hua
- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China.,Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital,Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P. R. China.,Department of orthopedics,The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China.,Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital,Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Changsha, Hunan, P. R. China.,Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital,Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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Chitosan Covalently Functionalized with Peptides Mapped on Vitronectin and BMP-2 for Bone Tissue Engineering. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11112784. [PMID: 34835549 PMCID: PMC8622029 DOI: 10.3390/nano11112784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Worldwide, over 20 million patients suffer from bone disorders annually. Bone scaffolds are designed to integrate into host tissue without causing adverse reactions. Recently, chitosan, an easily available natural polymer, has been considered a suitable scaffold for bone tissue growth as it is a biocompatible, biodegradable, and non-toxic material with antimicrobial activity and osteoinductive capacity. In this work, chitosan was covalently and selectively biofunctionalized with two suitably designed bioactive synthetic peptides: a Vitronectin sequence (HVP) and a BMP-2 peptide (GBMP1a). Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) investigations highlighted the presence of the peptides grafted to chitosan (named Chit-HVP and Chit-GBMP1a). Chit-HVP and Chit-GBMP1a porous scaffolds promoted human osteoblasts adhesion, proliferation, calcium deposition, and gene expression of three crucial osteoblast proteins. In particular, Chit-HVP highly promoted adhesion and proliferation of osteoblasts, while Chit-GBMP1a guided cell differentiation towards osteoblastic phenotype.
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Guizzardi R, Zamuner A, Brun P, Dettin M, Natalello A, Cipolla L. Thymosin‐β4, and Human Vitronectin peptides Grafted to Collagen Tune Adhesion or VEGF Gene Expression in Human Cell Lines**. ChemistrySelect 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202102757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Roberto Guizzardi
- Dept. of Biotechnology and Biosciences University of Milano-Bicocca P.zza della Scienza 2 20126 Milano Italy
- Present address: Tecnoservizi ambientali s.r.l
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- Dept. of Industrial Engineering University of Padova Via Marzolo, 9 35131 Padova Italy
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- Dept. of Molecular Medicine University of Padova Via Gabelli, 63 35121 Padova Italy
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- Dept. of Industrial Engineering University of Padova Via Marzolo, 9 35131 Padova Italy
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- Dept. of Biotechnology and Biosciences University of Milano-Bicocca P.zza della Scienza 2 20126 Milano Italy
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- Dept. of Biotechnology and Biosciences University of Milano-Bicocca P.zza della Scienza 2 20126 Milano Italy
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