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Zanrè E, Dalla Valle E, D’Angelo E, Sensi F, Agostini M, Cimetta E. Recent Advancements in Hydrogel Biomedical Research in Italy. Gels 2024; 10:248. [PMID: 38667667 PMCID: PMC11048829 DOI: 10.3390/gels10040248] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Hydrogels have emerged as versatile biomaterials with remarkable applications in biomedicine and tissue engineering. Here, we present an overview of recent and ongoing research in Italy, focusing on extracellular matrix-derived, natural, and synthetic hydrogels specifically applied to biomedicine and tissue engineering. The analyzed studies highlight the versatile nature and wide range of applicability of hydrogel-based studies. Attention is also given to the integration of hydrogels within bioreactor systems, specialized devices used in biological studies to culture cells under controlled conditions, enhancing their potential for regenerative medicine, drug discovery, and drug delivery. Despite the abundance of literature on this subject, a comprehensive overview of Italian contributions to the field of hydrogels-based biomedical research is still missing and is thus our focus for this review. Consolidating a diverse range of studies, the Italian scientific community presents a complete landscape for hydrogel use, shaping the future directions of biomaterials research. This review aspires to serve as a guide and map for Italian researchers interested in the development and use of hydrogels in biomedicine.
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- Eleonora Zanrè
- Department of Industrial Engineering (DII), University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy; (E.Z.); (E.D.V.)
- Fondazione Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica Città della Speranza (IRP), 35127 Padova, Italy; (E.D.); (F.S.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering (DII), University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy; (E.Z.); (E.D.V.)
- Fondazione Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica Città della Speranza (IRP), 35127 Padova, Italy; (E.D.); (F.S.); (M.A.)
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- Fondazione Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica Città della Speranza (IRP), 35127 Padova, Italy; (E.D.); (F.S.); (M.A.)
- General Surgery 3, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy
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- Fondazione Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica Città della Speranza (IRP), 35127 Padova, Italy; (E.D.); (F.S.); (M.A.)
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- Fondazione Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica Città della Speranza (IRP), 35127 Padova, Italy; (E.D.); (F.S.); (M.A.)
- General Surgery 3, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering (DII), University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy; (E.Z.); (E.D.V.)
- Fondazione Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica Città della Speranza (IRP), 35127 Padova, Italy; (E.D.); (F.S.); (M.A.)
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Kumar M, Sharma V. 3D printed bio-ceramic loaded PEGDA/vitreous carbon composite: Fabrication, characterization, and life cycle assessment. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 143:105904. [PMID: 37178637 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Stereolithography (SLA) is gaining vast popularity in the development of three-dimensional parts with customized materials for tissue engineering applications. Consequently, developing customized materials like bio-composites (bio-polymers and bio-ceramics) is the basic pillar that meets the application requirement. Photo-crosslinkable poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) has outstanding biocompatibility and biophysical properties for tissue engineering. But, because of its poor mechanical properties, its scope is limited to load-bearing applications. This research aims to enhance the mechanical and tribological properties of PEGDA by reinforcing Vitreous Carbon (VC) bioceramic. Therefore, 1 to 5 wt % of VC have been added in PEGDA and developed novel PEGDA/VC composite resins for SLA. The rheological and sedimentation test have been performed to check the suitability for SLA printing. Afterward, printed materials have been characterized by fourier transform infrared spectrometer, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, optical profilometer, and scanning electron microscope. Moreover, tensile compression, flexural, and tribological properties have been evaluated. It was found that the addition of VC in PEGDA enhanced its mechanical, thermal, and tribological properties. Besides, a life cycle assessment of materials and energy resources in SLA process has been performed to investigate the environmental impact.
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- Mohit Kumar
- Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Lab, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee, India
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee, India.
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Kanca Y, Özkahraman B. An investigation on tribological behavior of methacrylated κ-carrageenan and gellan gum hydrogels as a candidate for chondral repair. J Biomater Appl 2023; 37:1271-1285. [PMID: 36473707 DOI: 10.1177/08853282221144235] [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: 12/12/2022]
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Natural polysaccharides have recently attracted attention as structural biomaterials to replace focal chondral defects. In the present study, in-vitro tribological performance of methacrylated κ-carrageenan and gellan gum hydrogels (KA-MA and GG-MA) was evaluated under physiological conditions. Coefficient of friction (COF) was continuously recorded over testing whilst worn area was measured post-testing. The findings help improve our understanding of KA-MA-H and GG-MA-H tribological performance under various physiological conditions. The friction and wear performance of the hydrogels improved in bovine calf serum lubricant at lower applied loads. Adhesion was the dominant wear mechanism detected by SEM. Among the proposed hydrogels GG-MA-H found robust mechanical properties, increased wear resistance and considerably low COF, which may suggest its potential usage as a cartilage substitute.
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- Yusuf Kanca
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, 162313Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- Department of Polymer Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, 162313Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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Delbaldo C, Tschon M, Martini L, Fini M, Codispoti G. Benefits of Applying Nanotechnologies to Hydrogels in Efficacy Tests in Osteoarthritis Models-A Systematic Review of Preclinical Studies. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158236. [PMID: 35897805 PMCID: PMC9368605 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a severe musculoskeletal disease with an increasing incidence in the worldwide population. Recent research has focused on the development of innovative strategies to prevent articular cartilage damage and slow down OA progression, and nanotechnologies applied to hydrogels have gained particular interest. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the state of the art on preclinical in vitro and in vivo efficacy studies applying nanotechnologies to hydrogels in OA models to elucidate the benefits of their applications. Three databases were consulted for eligible papers. The inclusion criteria were in vitro and in vivo preclinical studies, using OA cells or OA animal models, and testing hydrogels and nanoparticles (NPs) over the last ten years. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed. Eleven papers were included. In vitro studies evidenced that NP-gels do not impact on cell viability and do not cause inflammation in OA cell phenotypes. In vivo research on rodents showed that these treatments could increase drug retention in joints, reducing inflammation and preventing articular cartilage damage. Nanotechnologies in preclinical efficacy tests are still new and require extensive studies and technical hits to determine the efficacy, safety, fate, and localization of NPs for translation into an effective therapy for OA patients.
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Marian M, Berman D, Nečas D, Emani N, Ruggiero A, Rosenkranz A. Roadmap for 2D materials in biotribological/biomedical applications – A review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 307:102747. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Niknam Z, Hosseinzadeh F, Shams F, Fath-Bayati L, Nuoroozi G, Mohammadi Amirabad L, Mohebichamkhorami F, Khakpour Naeimi S, Ghafouri-Fard S, Zali H, Tayebi L, Rasmi Y. Recent advances and challenges in graphene-based nanocomposite scaffolds for tissue engineering application. J Biomed Mater Res A 2022; 110:1695-1721. [PMID: 35762460 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Graphene-based nanocomposites have recently attracted increasing attention in tissue engineering because of their extraordinary features. These biocompatible substances, in the presence of an apt microenvironment, can stimulate and sustain the growth and differentiation of stem cells into different lineages. This review discusses the characteristics of graphene and its derivatives, such as their excellent electrical signal transduction, carrier mobility, outstanding mechanical strength with improving surface characteristics, self-lubrication, antiwear properties, enormous specific surface area, and ease of functional group modification. Moreover, safety issues in the application of graphene and its derivatives in terms of biocompatibility, toxicity, and interaction with immune cells are discussed. We also describe the applicability of graphene-based nanocomposites in tissue healing and organ regeneration, particularly in the bone, cartilage, teeth, neurons, heart, skeletal muscle, and skin. The impacts of special textural and structural characteristics of graphene-based nanomaterials on the regeneration of various tissues are highlighted. Finally, the present review gives some hints on future research for the transformation of these exciting materials in clinical studies.
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- Zahra Niknam
- Neurophysiology Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.,Proteomics Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Qom University of Medical Science, Qom, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Qom University of Medical Science, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Santos Silva T, Melo Soares M, Oliveira Carreira AC, de Sá Schiavo Matias G, Coming Tegon C, Massi M, de Aguiar Oliveira A, da Silva Júnior LN, Costa de Carvalho HJ, Doná Rodrigues Almeida GH, Silva Araujo M, Fratini P, Miglino MA. Biological Characterization of Polymeric Matrix and Graphene Oxide Biocomposites Filaments for Biomedical Implant Applications: A Preliminary Report. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:3382. [PMID: 34641197 PMCID: PMC8512758 DOI: 10.3390/polym13193382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Carbon nanostructures application, such as graphene (Gr) and graphene oxide (GO), provides suitable efforts for new material acquirement in biomedical areas. By aiming to combine the unique physicochemical properties of GO to Poly L-lactic acid (PLLA), PLLA-GO filaments were produced and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The in vivo biocompatibility of these nanocomposites was performed by subcutaneous and intramuscular implantation in adult Wistar rats. Evaluation of the implantation inflammatory response (21 days) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with PLLA-GO took place in culture for 7 days. Through XRD, new crystallographic planes were formed by mixing GO with PLLA (PLLA-GO). Using macroscopic analysis, GO implanted in the subcutaneous region showed particles' organization, forming a structure similar to a ribbon, without tissue invasion. Histologically, no tissue architecture changes were observed, and PLLA-GO cell adhesion was demonstrated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Finally, PLLA-GO nanocomposites showed promising results due to the in vivo biocompatibility test, which demonstrated effective integration and absence of inflammation after 21 days of implantation. These results indicate the future use of PLLA-GO nanocomposites as a new effort for tissue engineering (TE) application, although further analysis is required to evaluate their proliferative capacity and viability.
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- Thamires Santos Silva
- Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (T.S.S.); (A.C.O.C.); (G.d.S.S.M.); (L.N.d.S.J.); (H.J.C.d.C.); (G.H.D.R.A.); (M.S.A.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Mackgraph Institute, Mackenzie Presbyterian University, São Paulo 01302-907, Brazil; (M.M.S.); (C.C.T.); (M.M.); (A.d.A.O.)
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- Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (T.S.S.); (A.C.O.C.); (G.d.S.S.M.); (L.N.d.S.J.); (H.J.C.d.C.); (G.H.D.R.A.); (M.S.A.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (T.S.S.); (A.C.O.C.); (G.d.S.S.M.); (L.N.d.S.J.); (H.J.C.d.C.); (G.H.D.R.A.); (M.S.A.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Mackgraph Institute, Mackenzie Presbyterian University, São Paulo 01302-907, Brazil; (M.M.S.); (C.C.T.); (M.M.); (A.d.A.O.)
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Mackgraph Institute, Mackenzie Presbyterian University, São Paulo 01302-907, Brazil; (M.M.S.); (C.C.T.); (M.M.); (A.d.A.O.)
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Mackgraph Institute, Mackenzie Presbyterian University, São Paulo 01302-907, Brazil; (M.M.S.); (C.C.T.); (M.M.); (A.d.A.O.)
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- Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (T.S.S.); (A.C.O.C.); (G.d.S.S.M.); (L.N.d.S.J.); (H.J.C.d.C.); (G.H.D.R.A.); (M.S.A.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (T.S.S.); (A.C.O.C.); (G.d.S.S.M.); (L.N.d.S.J.); (H.J.C.d.C.); (G.H.D.R.A.); (M.S.A.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (T.S.S.); (A.C.O.C.); (G.d.S.S.M.); (L.N.d.S.J.); (H.J.C.d.C.); (G.H.D.R.A.); (M.S.A.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (T.S.S.); (A.C.O.C.); (G.d.S.S.M.); (L.N.d.S.J.); (H.J.C.d.C.); (G.H.D.R.A.); (M.S.A.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (T.S.S.); (A.C.O.C.); (G.d.S.S.M.); (L.N.d.S.J.); (H.J.C.d.C.); (G.H.D.R.A.); (M.S.A.); (P.F.)
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- Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-270, Brazil; (T.S.S.); (A.C.O.C.); (G.d.S.S.M.); (L.N.d.S.J.); (H.J.C.d.C.); (G.H.D.R.A.); (M.S.A.); (P.F.)
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Vannozzi L, Catalano E, Telkhozhayeva M, Teblum E, Yarmolenko A, Avraham ES, Konar R, Nessim GD, Ricotti L. Graphene Oxide and Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanoflakes Coated with Glycol Chitosan, Propylene Glycol Alginate, and Polydopamine: Characterization and Cytotoxicity in Human Chondrocytes. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2105. [PMID: 34443935 PMCID: PMC8399274 DOI: 10.3390/nano11082105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
Abstract
Recently, graphene and its derivatives have been extensively investigated for their interesting properties in many biomedical fields, including tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Nonetheless, graphene oxide (GO) and reduced GO (rGO) are still under investigation for improving their dispersibility in aqueous solutions and their safety in different cell types. This work explores the interaction of GO and rGO with different polymeric dispersants, such as glycol chitosan (GC), propylene glycol alginate (PGA), and polydopamine (PDA), and their effects on human chondrocytes. GO was synthesized using Hummer's method, followed by a sonication-assisted liquid-phase exfoliation (LPE) process, drying, and thermal reduction to obtain rGO. The flakes of GO and rGO exhibited an average lateral size of 8.8 ± 4.6 and 18.3 ± 8.5 µm, respectively. Their dispersibility and colloidal stability were investigated in the presence of the polymeric surfactants, resulting in an improvement in the suspension stability in terms of average size and polydispersity index over 1 h, in particular for PDA. Furthermore, cytotoxic effects induced by coated and uncoated GO and rGO on human chondrocytes at different concentrations (12.5, 25, 50 and 100 µg/mL) were assessed through LDH assay. Results showed a concentration-dependent response, and the presence of PGA contributed to statistically decreasing the difference in the LDH activity with respect to the control. These results open the way to a potentially safer use of these nanomaterials in the fields of cartilage tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Lorenzo Vannozzi
- The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, 56127 Pisa, Italy;
- Department of Excellence in Robotics & AI, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, 56127 Pisa, Italy;
- Department of Excellence in Robotics & AI, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute of Nanotechnology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan 52900, Israel; (M.T.); (E.T.); (A.Y.); (E.S.A.); (R.K.); (G.D.N.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute of Nanotechnology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan 52900, Israel; (M.T.); (E.T.); (A.Y.); (E.S.A.); (R.K.); (G.D.N.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute of Nanotechnology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan 52900, Israel; (M.T.); (E.T.); (A.Y.); (E.S.A.); (R.K.); (G.D.N.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute of Nanotechnology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan 52900, Israel; (M.T.); (E.T.); (A.Y.); (E.S.A.); (R.K.); (G.D.N.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute of Nanotechnology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan 52900, Israel; (M.T.); (E.T.); (A.Y.); (E.S.A.); (R.K.); (G.D.N.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute of Nanotechnology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan 52900, Israel; (M.T.); (E.T.); (A.Y.); (E.S.A.); (R.K.); (G.D.N.)
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- The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, 56127 Pisa, Italy;
- Department of Excellence in Robotics & AI, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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