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Ricard-Blum S, Vivès RR, Schaefer L, Götte M, Merline R, Passi A, Heldin P, Magalhães A, Reis CA, Skandalis SS, Karamanos NK, Perez S, Nikitovic D. A biological guide to glycosaminoglycans: current perspectives and pending questions. FEBS J 2024. [PMID: 38500384 DOI: 10.1111/febs.17107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Mammalian glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), except hyaluronan (HA), are sulfated polysaccharides that are covalently attached to core proteins to form proteoglycans (PGs). This article summarizes key biological findings for the most widespread GAGs, namely HA, chondroitin sulfate/dermatan sulfate (CS/DS), keratan sulfate (KS), and heparan sulfate (HS). It focuses on the major processes that remain to be deciphered to get a comprehensive view of the mechanisms mediating GAG biological functions. They include the regulation of GAG biosynthesis and postsynthetic modifications in heparin (HP) and HS, the composition, heterogeneity, and function of the tetrasaccharide linkage region and its role in disease, the functional characterization of the new PGs recently identified by glycoproteomics, the selectivity of interactions mediated by GAG chains, the display of GAG chains and PGs at the cell surface and their impact on the availability and activity of soluble ligands, and on their move through the glycocalyx layer to reach their receptors, the human GAG profile in health and disease, the roles of GAGs and particular PGs (syndecans, decorin, and biglycan) involved in cancer, inflammation, and fibrosis, the possible use of GAGs and PGs as disease biomarkers, and the design of inhibitors targeting GAG biosynthetic enzymes and GAG-protein interactions to develop novel therapeutic approaches.
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- Sylvie Ricard-Blum
- Univ Lyon 1, ICBMS, UMR 5246 University Lyon 1 - CNRS, Villeurbanne cedex, France
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Münster University Hospital, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology, Uppsala University, Sweden
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- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Portugal
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- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Portugal
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- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiology Res. Group, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Greece
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- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiology Res. Group, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Greece
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- Centre de Recherche sur les Macromolécules Végétales, University of Grenoble-Alpes, CNRS, France
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- Laboratory of Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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Le Pennec J, Picart C, Vivès RR, Migliorini E. Sweet but Challenging: Tackling the Complexity of GAGs with Engineered Tailor-Made Biomaterials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312154. [PMID: 38011916 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
Abstract
Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) play a crucial role in tissue homeostasis by regulating the activity and diffusion of bioactive molecules. Incorporating GAGs into biomaterials has emerged as a widely adopted strategy in medical applications, owing to their biocompatibility and ability to control the release of bioactive molecules. Nevertheless, immobilized GAGs on biomaterials can elicit distinct cellular responses compared to their soluble forms, underscoring the need to understand the interactions between GAG and bioactive molecules within engineered functional biomaterials. By controlling critical parameters such as GAG type, density, and sulfation, it becomes possible to precisely delineate GAG functions within a biomaterial context and to better mimic specific tissue properties, enabling tailored design of GAG-based biomaterials for specific medical applications. However, this requires access to pure and well-characterized GAG compounds, which remains challenging. This review focuses on different strategies for producing well-defined GAGs and explores high-throughput approaches employed to investigate GAG-growth factor interactions and to quantify cellular responses on GAG-based biomaterials. These automated methods hold considerable promise for improving the understanding of the diverse functions of GAGs. In perspective, the scientific community is encouraged to adopt a rational approach in designing GAG-based biomaterials, taking into account the in vivo properties of the targeted tissue for medical applications.
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- Jean Le Pennec
- U1292 Biosanté, INSERM, CEA, Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS EMR 5000 Biomimetism and Regenerative Medicine, Grenoble, F-38054, France
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- U1292 Biosanté, INSERM, CEA, Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS EMR 5000 Biomimetism and Regenerative Medicine, Grenoble, F-38054, France
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- U1292 Biosanté, INSERM, CEA, Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS EMR 5000 Biomimetism and Regenerative Medicine, Grenoble, F-38054, France
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Barcena AJR, Dhal K, Patel P, Ravi P, Kundu S, Tappa K. Current Biomedical Applications of 3D-Printed Hydrogels. Gels 2023; 10:8. [PMID: 38275845 PMCID: PMC10815850 DOI: 10.3390/gels10010008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has revolutionized the production of physical 3D objects by transforming computer-aided design models into layered structures, eliminating the need for traditional molding or machining techniques. In recent years, hydrogels have emerged as an ideal 3D printing feedstock material for the fabrication of hydrated constructs that replicate the extracellular matrix found in endogenous tissues. Hydrogels have seen significant advancements since their first use as contact lenses in the biomedical field. These advancements have led to the development of complex 3D-printed structures that include a wide variety of organic and inorganic materials, cells, and bioactive substances. The most commonly used 3D printing techniques to fabricate hydrogel scaffolds are material extrusion, material jetting, and vat photopolymerization, but novel methods that can enhance the resolution and structural complexity of printed constructs have also emerged. The biomedical applications of hydrogels can be broadly classified into four categories-tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, 3D cell culture and disease modeling, drug screening and toxicity testing, and novel devices and drug delivery systems. Despite the recent advancements in their biomedical applications, a number of challenges still need to be addressed to maximize the use of hydrogels for 3D printing. These challenges include improving resolution and structural complexity, optimizing cell viability and function, improving cost efficiency and accessibility, and addressing ethical and regulatory concerns for clinical translation.
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- Allan John R. Barcena
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA;
- College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila 1000, Philippines
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- Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA; (K.D.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA; (K.D.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA;
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- Department of Biostatistics, Division of Basic Science Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA;
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- Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Dibazar ZE, Zarei M, Mohammadikhah M, Oudah SK, Elyasi M, Kokabi H, Shahgolzari M, Asl LD, Azizy M. Crosslinking strategies for biomimetic hydrogels in bone tissue engineering. Biophys Rev 2023; 15:2027-2040. [PMID: 38192345 PMCID: PMC10771399 DOI: 10.1007/s12551-023-01141-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
Abstract
Bone tissue engineering has become a popular area of study for making biomimetic hydrogels to treat bone diseases. In this work, we looked at biocompatible hydrogels that can be injected into bone defects that require the smallest possible surgery. Mineral ions can be attached to polymer chains to make useful hydrogels that help bones heal faster. These ions are very important for the balance of the body. In the chemically-triggered sector, advanced hydrogels cross-linked by different molecular agents have many advantages, such as being selective, able to form gels, and having mechanical properties that can be modified. In addition, different photo-initiators can be used to make photo cross linkable hydrogels react quickly and moderately under certain light bands. Enzyme-triggered hydrogels are another type of hydrogel that can be used to repair bone tissue because they are biocompatible and gel quickly. We also look at some of the important factors mentioned above that could change how well bone tissue engineering works as a therapy. Finally, this review summarizes the problems that still need to be solved to make clinically relevant hydrogels.
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- Zahra Ebrahimvand Dibazar
- Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5165687386 Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Tabriz university of medical sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- College of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq
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- Otolaryngology department, Shahid Beheshti University of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, 65175-4171 Iran
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- Dental Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, 65175-4171 Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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Stafin K, Śliwa P, Piątkowski M. Towards Polycaprolactone-Based Scaffolds for Alveolar Bone Tissue Engineering: A Biomimetic Approach in a 3D Printing Technique. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16180. [PMID: 38003368 PMCID: PMC10671727 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
Abstract
The alveolar bone is a unique type of bone, and the goal of bone tissue engineering (BTE) is to develop methods to facilitate its regeneration. Currently, an emerging trend involves the fabrication of polycaprolactone (PCL)-based scaffolds using a three-dimensional (3D) printing technique to enhance an osteoconductive architecture. These scaffolds are further modified with hydroxyapatite (HA), type I collagen (CGI), or chitosan (CS) to impart high osteoinductive potential. In conjunction with cell therapy, these scaffolds may serve as an appealing alternative to bone autografts. This review discusses research gaps in the designing of 3D-printed PCL-based scaffolds from a biomimetic perspective. The article begins with a systematic analysis of biological mineralisation (biomineralisation) and ossification to optimise the scaffold's structural, mechanical, degradation, and surface properties. This scaffold-designing strategy lays the groundwork for developing a research pathway that spans fundamental principles such as molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and fabrication techniques. Ultimately, this paves the way for systematic in vitro and in vivo studies, leading to potential clinical applications.
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- Krzysztof Stafin
- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, ul. Warszawska 24, PL 31-155 Kraków, Poland; (K.S.); (P.Ś.)
- Department of Biotechnology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, ul. Warszawska 24, PL 31-155 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, ul. Warszawska 24, PL 31-155 Kraków, Poland; (K.S.); (P.Ś.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, ul. Warszawska 24, PL 31-155 Kraków, Poland
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Gan Z, Qin X, Liu H, Liu J, Qin J. Recent advances in defined hydrogels in organoid research. Bioact Mater 2023; 28:386-401. [PMID: 37334069 PMCID: PMC10273284 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Organoids are in vitro model systems that mimic the complexity of organs with multicellular structures and functions, which provide great potential for biomedical and tissue engineering. However, their current formation heavily relies on using complex animal-derived extracellular matrices (ECM), such as Matrigel. These matrices are often poorly defined in chemical components and exhibit limited tunability and reproducibility. Recently, the biochemical and biophysical properties of defined hydrogels can be precisely tuned, offering broader opportunities to support the development and maturation of organoids. In this review, the fundamental properties of ECM in vivo and critical strategies to design matrices for organoid culture are summarized. Two typically defined hydrogels derived from natural and synthetic polymers for their applicability to improve organoids formation are presented. The representative applications of incorporating organoids into defined hydrogels are highlighted. Finally, some challenges and future perspectives are also discussed in developing defined hydrogels and advanced technologies toward supporting organoid research.
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- Zhongqiao Gan
- Division of Biotechnology, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Division of Biotechnology, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Division of Biotechnology, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Division of Biotechnology, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100049, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, CAS, Beijing, 100101, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, 215123, China
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M Galindo J, San-Millán I, Castillo-Sarmiento CA, Ballesteros-Yáñez I, Herrero MA, Merino S, Vázquez E. Mimicking the extracellular matrix by incorporating functionalized graphene into hybrid hydrogels. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:14238-14248. [PMID: 37599610 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr02689b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
Abstract
The efficient functionalization of graphene with sulfonic groups using a sustainable approach facilitates the interaction of biomolecules with its surface. The inclusion of these graphene sheets inside a photopolymerized acrylamide-based hydrogel provides a 3D scaffold with viscoelastic behaviour closer to that found in natural tissues. Cell-culture experiments and differentiation assays with SH-SY5Y cells showed that these hybrid hydrogels are non-cytotoxic, thus making them potentially useful as scaffold materials mimicking the extracellular environment.
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- Josué M Galindo
- Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA) and Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnologías Químicas, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain.
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- Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA) and Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnologías Químicas, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain.
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- Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA) and Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnologías Químicas, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain.
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- Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA) and Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnologías Químicas, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain.
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- Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA) and Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnologías Químicas, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain.
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Mitrovic J, Richey G, Kim S, Guler MO. Peptide Hydrogels and Nanostructures Controlling Biological Machinery. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:11935-11945. [PMID: 37589176 PMCID: PMC10469456 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c01269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
Abstract
Peptides are versatile building blocks for the fabrication of various nanostructures that result in the formation of hydrogels and nanoparticles. Precise chemical functionalization promotes discrete structure formation, causing controlled bioactivity and physical properties for functional materials development. The conjugation of small molecules on amino acid side chains determines their intermolecular interactions in addition to their intrinsic peptide characteristics. Molecular information affects the peptide structure, formation, and activity. In this Perspective, peptide building blocks, nanostructure formation mechanisms, and the properties of these peptide materials are discussed with the results of recent publications. Bioinstructive and stimuli-responsive peptide materials have immense impacts on the nanomedicine field including drug delivery, cellular engineering, regenerative medicine, and biomedicine.
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- Jovana Mitrovic
- The Pritzker School of Molecular
Engineering, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637 United States
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- The Pritzker School of Molecular
Engineering, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637 United States
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- The Pritzker School of Molecular
Engineering, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637 United States
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- The Pritzker School of Molecular
Engineering, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637 United States
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Nayak VV, Tovar N, Khan D, Pereira AC, Mijares DQ, Weck M, Durand A, Smay JE, Torroni A, Coelho PG, Witek L. 3D Printing Type 1 Bovine Collagen Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications-Physicochemical Characterization and In Vitro Evaluation. Gels 2023; 9:637. [PMID: 37623094 PMCID: PMC10454336 DOI: 10.3390/gels9080637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Collagen, an abundant extracellular matrix protein, has shown hemostatic, chemotactic, and cell adhesive characteristics, making it an attractive choice for the fabrication of tissue engineering scaffolds. The aim of this study was to synthesize a fibrillar colloidal gel from Type 1 bovine collagen, as well as three dimensionally (3D) print scaffolds with engineered pore architectures. 3D-printed scaffolds were also subjected to post-processing through chemical crosslinking (in N-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethylcarbodiimide) and lyophilization. The scaffolds were physicochemically characterized through Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, and mechanical (tensile) testing. In vitro experiments using Presto Blue and Alkaline Phosphatase assays were conducted to assess cellular viability and the scaffolds' ability to promote cellular proliferation and differentiation. Rheological analysis indicated shear thinning capabilities in the collagen gels. Crosslinked and lyophilized 3D-printed scaffolds were thermally stable at 37 °C and did not show signs of denaturation, although crosslinking resulted in poor mechanical strength. PB and ALP assays showed no signs of cytotoxicity as a result of crosslinking. Fibrillar collagen was successfully formulated into a colloidal gel for extrusion through a direct inkjet writing printer. 3D-printed scaffolds promoted cellular attachment and proliferation, making them a promising material for customized, patient-specific tissue regenerative applications.
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- Vasudev Vivekanand Nayak
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; (V.V.N.); (P.G.C.)
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- Biomaterials Division, NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY 10010, USA; (N.T.); (D.K.); (A.C.P.); (D.Q.M.)
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New York University, Langone Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Biomaterials Division, NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY 10010, USA; (N.T.); (D.K.); (A.C.P.); (D.Q.M.)
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- Biomaterials Division, NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY 10010, USA; (N.T.); (D.K.); (A.C.P.); (D.Q.M.)
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- Biomaterials Division, NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY 10010, USA; (N.T.); (D.K.); (A.C.P.); (D.Q.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Design Institute, New York University, New York, NY 10003, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA;
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, OK 74106, USA;
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; (V.V.N.); (P.G.C.)
- DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Biomaterials Division, NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY 10010, USA; (N.T.); (D.K.); (A.C.P.); (D.Q.M.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA;
- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA;
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Liu BS, Liao M, Wagner WL, Khalil HA, Chen Z, Ackermann M, Mentzer SJ. Biomechanics of a Plant-Derived Sealant for Corneal Injuries. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2023; 12:20. [PMID: 37204800 PMCID: PMC10204774 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.12.5.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
Abstract
Purpose The corneal epithelium has a glycocalyx composed of membrane-associated glycoproteins, mucins, and galactin-3. Similar to the glycocalyx in visceral tissues, the corneal glycocalyx functions to limit fluid loss and minimize frictional forces. Recently, the plant-derived heteropolysaccharide pectin has been shown to physically entangle with the visceral organ glycocalyx. The ability of pectin to entangle with the corneal epithelium is unknown. Methods To explore the potential role of pectin as a corneal bioadhesive, we assessed the adhesive characteristics of pectin films in a bovine globe model. Results Pectin film was flexible, translucent, and low profile (80 µm thick). Molded in tape form, pectin films were significantly more adherent to the bovine cornea than control biopolymers of nanocellulose fibers, sodium hyaluronate, and carboxymethyl cellulose (P < 0.05). Adhesion strength was near maximal within seconds of contact. Compatible with wound closure under tension, the relative adhesion strength was greatest at a peel angle less than 45 degrees. The corneal incisions sealed with pectin film were resistant to anterior chamber pressure fluctuations ranging from negative 51.3 ± 8.9 mm Hg to positive 214 ± 68.6 mm Hg. Consistent with these findings, scanning electron microscopy demonstrated a low-profile film densely adherent to the bovine cornea. Finally, the adhesion of the pectin films facilitated the en face harvest of the corneal epithelium without physical dissection or enzymatic digestion. Conclusions We conclude that pectin films strongly adhere to the corneal glycocalyx. Translational Relevance The plant-derived pectin biopolymer provides potential utility for corneal wound healing as well as targeted drug delivery.
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- Betty S. Liu
- Laboratory of Adaptive and Regenerative Biology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Laboratory of Adaptive and Regenerative Biology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Laboratory of Adaptive and Regenerative Biology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Translational Lung Research Center, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Adaptive and Regenerative Biology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Laboratory of Adaptive and Regenerative Biology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Institute of Functional and Clinical Anatomy, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany
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- Laboratory of Adaptive and Regenerative Biology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Kornmuller A, Cooper TT, Jani A, Lajoie GA, Flynn LE. Probing the effects of matrix-derived microcarrier composition on human adipose-derived stromal cells cultured dynamically within spinner flask bioreactors. J Biomed Mater Res A 2023; 111:415-434. [PMID: 36210786 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Recognizing the cell-instructive capacity of the extracellular matrix (ECM), this study investigated the effects of expanding human adipose-derived stromal cells (hASCs) on ECM-derived microcarriers fabricated from decellularized adipose tissue (DAT) or decellularized cartilage tissue (DCT) within spinner flask bioreactors. Protocols were established for decellularizing porcine auricular cartilage and electrospraying methods were used to generate microcarriers comprised exclusively of DAT or DCT, which were compositionally distinct, but had matching Young's moduli. Both microcarrier types supported hASC attachment and growth over 14 days within a low-shear spinner culture system, with a significantly higher cell density observed on the DCT microcarriers at 7 and 14 days. Irrespective of the ECM source, dynamic culture on the microcarriers altered the expression of genes and proteins associated with cell adhesion and ECM remodeling. Label-free mass spectrometry analysis showed upregulation of proteins associated with cartilage development and ECM in the hASCs expanded on the DCT microcarriers. Based on Luminex analysis, the hASCs expanded on the DCT microcarriers secreted significantly higher levels of IL-8 and PDGFAA, supporting that the ECM source can modulate hASC paracrine factor secretion. Finally, the hASCs expanded on the microcarriers were extracted for analysis of adipogenic and chondrogenic differentiation relative to baseline controls. The microcarrier-cultured hASCs showed enhanced intracellular lipid accumulation at 7 days post-induction of adipogenic differentiation. In the chondrogenic studies, a low level of differentiation was observed in all groups. Future studies are warranted using alternative cell sources with greater chondrogenic potential to further assess the chondro-inductive properties of the DCT microcarriers.
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- Anna Kornmuller
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, Don Rix Protein Identification Facility, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, Don Rix Protein Identification Facility, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.,Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.,Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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Fok SW, Gresham RCH, Ryan W, Osipov B, Bahney C, Leach JK. Macromolecular crowding and decellularization method increase the growth factor binding potential of cell-secreted extracellular matrices. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1091157. [PMID: 36756385 PMCID: PMC9899907 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1091157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Recombinant growth factors are used in tissue engineering to stimulate cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation. Conventional methods of growth factor delivery for therapeutic applications employ large amounts of these bioactive cues. Effective, localized growth factor release is essential to reduce the required dose and potential deleterious effects. The endogenous extracellular matrix (ECM) sequesters native growth factors through its negatively charged sulfated glycosaminoglycans. Mesenchymal stromal cells secrete an instructive extracellular matrix that can be tuned by varying culture and decellularization methods. In this study, mesenchymal stromal cell-secreted extracellular matrix was modified using λ-carrageenan as a macromolecular crowding (MMC) agent and decellularized with DNase as an alternative to previous decellularized extracellular matrices (dECM) to improve growth factor retention. Macromolecular crowding decellularized extracellular matrix contained 7.7-fold more sulfated glycosaminoglycans and 11.7-fold more total protein than decellularized extracellular matrix, with no significant difference in residual DNA. Endogenous BMP-2 was retained in macromolecular crowding decellularized extracellular matrix, whereas BMP-2 was not detected in other extracellular matrices. When implanted in a murine muscle pouch, we observed increased mineralized tissue formation with BMP-2-adsorbed macromolecular crowding decellularized extracellular matrix in vivo compared to conventional decellularized extracellular matrix. This study demonstrates the importance of decellularization method to retain endogenous sulfated glycosaminoglycans in decellularized extracellular matrix and highlights the utility of macromolecular crowding to upregulate sulfated glycosaminoglycan content. This platform has the potential to aid in the delivery of lower doses of BMP-2 or other heparin-binding growth factors in a tunable manner.
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- Shierly W. Fok
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA, United States
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA, United States,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States,*Correspondence: J. Kent Leach,
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Erica G, Edi S, Giovanna A, Mariarita C, Deborah S, Filippo R, Alessandro M, Piero N, Laura A. Characterization of a decellularized rat larynx: comparison between microscopy techniques. Ann Anat 2023; 245:152020. [PMID: 36367516 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2022.152020] [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: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND No effective method has yet been developed to efficiently reconstruct the larynx and restore its function. Decellularization has recently been tested for this purpose with very promising results. The goal of decellularization is to remove cells leaving an intact scaffold made of an extracellular matrix (ECM). Although the use of hematoxylin/eosin and Masson trichrome stains is widely accepted to highlight tissue structure, the methods based on evaluation of collagen and elastin are considered highly variable. The aim of this study was to develop a whole organ decellularization protocol and compare the qualitative and quantitative efficiency of some microscopy techniques for collagen and elastin detection in paraffin-embedded tissues. METHODS H&E, Masson Trichrome and DAPI staining as well as DNA quantification were used to evaluate decellularization efficiency. Van Gieson stain, Picrosirius Red stain (PRS) and multiphoton laser scanning microscopy (MPM) were carried out for collagen detection and quantitative assessment. Polarized PRS was used to investigate collagen network, and Weigert stain and MPM were used to detect and estimate elastin content. RESULTS The decellularization process removed the cellular components without affecting glycosaminoglycan, collagen and elastin content. Concerning collagen quantification, Van Gieson stain underestimated collagen content, while PRS, apparently less fading, did not reach reliable results when used as quantitative method. MPM effectively quantified collagen content. Collagen fibers were visualized much better under polarized light microscopy, allowing to underline that decellularization process affects the homogeneity of 3D collagen network. Concerning elastin detection, Weigert stain and MPM produced overlapping results. CONCLUSIONS An efficient protocol to decellularize the whole larynx was developed, allowing the removal of cells without affecting ECM integrity. The results supported the use of non-polarized PRS to highlight collagen, even the thin fibers, second harmonic generation for major fibrillar collagens and polarized PRS for 3D collagen network. Concerning elastin, Weigert stain and MPM showed similar results, thus the use of MPM, rather than that of the Weigert stain, may be suitable to avoid the additional time and costs of a histological staining.
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- Gentilin Erica
- Bioacoustics Research Laboratory, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, via G. Orus, 2b, 35129 Padua, Italy; LIFELAB Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria-CORIS, Veneto Region, 35128 Padua, Italy.
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- Bioacoustics Research Laboratory, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, via G. Orus, 2b, 35129 Padua, Italy; LIFELAB Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria-CORIS, Veneto Region, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- CIR-Myo - Interdepartmental Research Center of Myology, University of Padua, Italy; Section of Human Anatomy, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, Italy, University of Padua, Italy
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- Bioacoustics Research Laboratory, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, via G. Orus, 2b, 35129 Padua, Italy; LIFELAB Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria-CORIS, Veneto Region, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- LIFELAB Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria-CORIS, Veneto Region, 35128 Padua, Italy; Department of Physics and Astronomy "G. Galilei", University of Padua, via Marzolo 8, 35131 Padua, Italy
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- LIFELAB Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria-CORIS, Veneto Region, 35128 Padua, Italy; Department of Physics and Astronomy "G. Galilei", University of Padua, via Marzolo 8, 35131 Padua, Italy; Laboratory of Optics and Bioimaging, Institute of Pediatric Research Città della Speranza, 35127 Padua, Italy
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- Bioacoustics Research Laboratory, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, via G. Orus, 2b, 35129 Padua, Italy
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- Bioacoustics Research Laboratory, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, via G. Orus, 2b, 35129 Padua, Italy; Section of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, via G. Orus, 2b, 35129 Padua, Italy
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- Bioacoustics Research Laboratory, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, via G. Orus, 2b, 35129 Padua, Italy; LIFELAB Program, Consorzio per la Ricerca Sanitaria-CORIS, Veneto Region, 35128 Padua, Italy.
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Wang H, Wang J, Feng J, Rao Y, Xu Z, Zu J, Wang H, Zhang Z, Chen H. Artificial Extracellular Matrix Composed of Heparin-Mimicking Polymers for Efficient Anticoagulation and Promotion of Endothelial Cell Proliferation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:50142-50151. [PMID: 36302722 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c13892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Heparin-mimicking polymers have emerged as an alternative to heparin to construct effective and safe anticoagulant surfaces. However, the present heparin-mimicking polymers are usually limited to the combinations of glucose and sulfonic acid units, and the structure origin of their anticoagulant properties remains vague. Inspired by the structure of natural heparin, we synthesized a series of novel heparin-mimicking polymers (named GSAs) composed of three units, glucose, sulfonic acid, and carboxylic acid. Then, we constructed artificial extracellular matrices composed of GSAs and two typical cationic polymers, polyethyleneimine and chitosan, to investigate the anticoagulation and endothelialization of GSAs. By changing the ratio of the three units, their functions in the matrices were studied systematically. We found that an increase in the sulfonic acid content enhanced surface anticoagulant activity, an increase in glucose and sulfonic acid content promoted the proliferation of human umbilical vein vascular endothelial cells, and an increase in the carboxylic acid content inhibited the adherence of human umbilical vein vascular smooth muscle cells. This work uncovers the important role of the GSAs structure to the anticoagulation properties, which sheds new light on the design and preparation of heparin-mimicking polymers for practical engineering applications.
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- Huanhuan Wang
- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou215123, P. R. China
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- The SIP Biointerface Engineering Research Institute, Suzhou215123, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou215123, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou215123, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou215123, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou215123, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou215123, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou215123, P. R. China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou215123, P. R. China
- The SIP Biointerface Engineering Research Institute, Suzhou215123, P. R. China
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Hodge JG, Zamierowski DS, Robinson JL, Mellott AJ. Evaluating polymeric biomaterials to improve next generation wound dressing design. Biomater Res 2022; 26:50. [PMID: 36183134 PMCID: PMC9526981 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-022-00291-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Wound healing is a dynamic series of interconnected events with the ultimate goal of promoting neotissue formation and restoration of anatomical function. Yet, the complexity of wound healing can often result in development of complex, chronic wounds, which currently results in a significant strain and burden to our healthcare system. The advancement of new and effective wound care therapies remains a critical issue, with the current therapeutic modalities often remaining inadequate. Notably, the field of tissue engineering has grown significantly in the last several years, in part, due to the diverse properties and applications of polymeric biomaterials. The interdisciplinary cohesion of the chemical, biological, physical, and material sciences is pertinent to advancing our current understanding of biomaterials and generating new wound care modalities. However, there is still room for closing the gap between the clinical and material science realms in order to more effectively develop novel wound care therapies that aid in the treatment of complex wounds. Thus, in this review, we discuss key material science principles in the context of polymeric biomaterials, provide a clinical breadth to discuss how these properties affect wound dressing design, and the role of polymeric biomaterials in the innovation and design of the next generation of wound dressings.
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- Jacob G Hodge
- Bioengineering Graduate Program, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA.,Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Kansas, Mail Stop: 3051, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Lawrence, KS, 66160, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA.
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Liu X, Sun S, Wang N, Kang R, Xie L, Liu X. Therapeutic application of hydrogels for bone-related diseases. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:998988. [PMID: 36172014 PMCID: PMC9510597 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.998988] [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: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Bone-related diseases caused by trauma, infection, and aging affect people’s health and quality of life. The prevalence of bone-related diseases has been increasing yearly in recent years. Mild bone diseases can still be treated with conservative drugs and can be cured confidently. However, serious bone injuries caused by large-scale trauma, fractures, bone tumors, and other diseases are challenging to heal on their own. Open surgery must be used for intervention. The treatment method also faces the problems of a long cycle, high cost, and serious side effects. Studies have found that hydrogels have attracted much attention due to their good biocompatibility and biodegradability and show great potential in treating bone-related diseases. This paper mainly introduces the properties and preparation methods of hydrogels, reviews the application of hydrogels in bone-related diseases (including bone defects, bone fracture, cartilage injuries, and osteosarcoma) in recent years. We also put forward suggestions according to the current development status, pointing out a new direction for developing high-performance hydrogels more suitable for bone-related diseases.
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- Xiyu Liu
- Third School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Third School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Third School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Third School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Nanjing Lishui Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Ran Kang, ; Lin Xie, ; Xin Liu,
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- Third School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Ran Kang, ; Lin Xie, ; Xin Liu,
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- Third School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Nanjing Lishui Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Ran Kang, ; Lin Xie, ; Xin Liu,
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Di Muzio L, Paolicelli P, Trilli J, Petralito S, Carriero VC, Brandelli C, Spano M, Sobolev AP, Mannina L, Casadei MA. Insights into the reaction of chondroitin sulfate with glycidyl methacrylate: 1D and 2D NMR investigation. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 296:119916. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Vascular transplantation is an effective and common treatment for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the low biocompatibility of implants is a major problem that hinders its clinical application. Surface modification of implants with extracellular matrix (ECM) coatings is an effective approach to improve the biocompatibility of cardiovascular materials. The complete ECM seems to have better biocompatibility, which may give cardiovascular biomaterials a more functional surface. The use of one or several ECM proteins to construct a surface allows customization of coating composition and structure, possibly resulting in some unique functions. ECM is a complex three-dimensional structure composed of a variety of functional biological macromolecules, and changes in the composition will directly affect the function of the coating. Therefore, understanding the chemical composition of the ECM and its interaction with cells is beneficial to provide new approaches for coating surface modification. This article reviews novel ECM coatings, including coatings composed of intact ECM and biomimetic coatings tailored from several ECM proteins, and introduces new advances in coating fabrication. These ECM coatings are effective in improving the biocompatibility of vascular grafts.
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Xue X, Hu Y, Wang S, Chen X, Jiang Y, Su J. Fabrication of physical and chemical crosslinked hydrogels for bone tissue engineering. Bioact Mater 2022; 12:327-339. [PMID: 35128180 PMCID: PMC8784310 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 61.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Bone tissue engineering has emerged as a significant research area that provides promising novel tools for the preparation of biomimetic hydrogels applied in bone-related diseases (e.g., bone defects, cartilage damage, osteoarthritis, etc.). Herein, thermal sensitive polymers (e.g., PNIPAAm, Soluplus, etc.) were introduced into main chains to fabricate biomimetic hydrogels with injectability and compatibility for those bone defect need minimally invasive surgery. Mineral ions (e.g., calcium, copper, zinc, and magnesium), as an indispensable role in maintaining the balance of the organism, were linked with polymer chains to form functional hydrogels for accelerating bone regeneration. In the chemically triggered hydrogel section, advanced hydrogels crosslinked by different molecular agents (e.g., genipin, dopamine, caffeic acid, and tannic acid) possess many advantages, including extensive selectivity, rapid gel-forming capacity and tunable mechanical property. Additionally, photo crosslinking hydrogel with rapid response and mild condition can be triggered by different photoinitiators (e.g., I2959, LAP, eosin Y, riboflavin, etc.) under specific wavelength of light. Moreover, enzyme triggered hydrogels were also utilized in the tissue regeneration due to its rapid gel-forming capacity and excellent biocompatibility. Particularly, some key factors that can determine the therapy effect for bone tissue engineering were also mentioned. Finally, brief summaries and remaining issues on how to properly design clinical-oriented hydrogels were provided in this review.
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- Xu Xue
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Department of Orthopedics Trauma, Shanghai Zhongye Hospital, Shanghai, 201900, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Trauma, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Department of Orthopaedics Trauma, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
- Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Shanghai, 200040, China
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Yari D, Ebrahimzadeh MH, Movaffagh J, Shahroodi A, Shirzad M, Qujeq D, Moradi A. Biochemical Aspects of Scaffolds for Cartilage Tissue Engineering; from Basic Science to Regenerative Medicine. THE ARCHIVES OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY 2022; 10:229-244. [PMID: 35514762 PMCID: PMC9034797 DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2022.55549.2766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Chondral defects are frequent and important causes of pain and disability. Cartilage has limited self-repair and regeneration capacity. The ideal approach for articular cartilage defects is the regeneration of hyaline cartilage with sustainable symptom-free constructs. Tissue engineering provides new strategies for the regeneration of functional cartilage tissue through optimized scaffolds with architectural, mechanical, and biochemical properties similar to the native cartilage tissue. In this review, the basic science of cartilage structure, interactions between proteins, stem cells, as well as biomaterials, scaffold characteristics and fabrication methods, as well as current and potential therapies in regenerative medicine will be discussed mostly from a biochemical point of view. Furthermore, the recent trends in scaffold-based therapies and supplementary factors in cartilage tissue engineering will be considered.
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- Davood Yari
- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran,Orthopedic Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Orthopedic Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran,Clinical Research Development Unit, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Lafuente-Merchan M, Ruiz-Alonso S, Zabala A, Gálvez-Martín P, Marchal JA, Vázquez-Lasa B, Gallego I, Saenz-Del-Burgo L, Pedraz JL. Chondroitin and Dermatan Sulfate Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting and Cartilage Regeneration. Macromol Biosci 2022; 22:e2100435. [PMID: 35029035 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Cartilage is a connective tissue which a limited capacity for healing and repairing. In this context, osteoarthritis disease may be developed with high prevalence in which the use of scaffolds may be a promising treatment. In addition, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has become an emerging additive manufacturing technology because of its rapid prototyping capacity and the possibility of creating complex structures. This study was focused on the development of nanocellulose-alginate (NC-Alg) based bioinks for 3D bioprinting for cartilage regeneration to which it was added chondroitin sulfate (CS) and dermatan sulfate (DS). First, rheological properties were evaluated. Then, sterilisation effect, biocompatibility and printability on developed NC-Alg-CS and NC-Alg-DS inks were evaluated. Subsequently, printed scaffolds were characterized. Finally, NC-Alg-CS and NC-Alg-DS inks were loaded with murine D1-MSCs-EPO and cell viability and functionality, as well as the chondrogenic differentiation ability were assessed. Results showed that the addition of both CS and DS to the NC-Alg ink improved its characteristics in terms of rheology and cell viability and functionality. Moreover, differentiation to cartilage was promoted on NC-Alg-CS and NC-Alg-DS scaffolds. Therefore, the utilization of MSCs containing NC-Alg-CS and NC-Alg-DS scaffolds may become a feasible tissue engineering approach for cartilage regeneration. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Markel Lafuente-Merchan
- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.,Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.,Bioaraba Health Research Institute, Jose Atxotegi, s/n, Vitoria-Gasteiz, 01009, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.,Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.,Bioaraba Health Research Institute, Jose Atxotegi, s/n, Vitoria-Gasteiz, 01009, Spain
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- Mechanical and Industrial Manufacturing Department, Mondragon Unibertsitatea, Loramendi 4, Mondragón, 20500, Spain
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- Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Centre for Biomedical Research, University of Granada, Granada, 18100, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Andalusian Health Service (SAS), University of Granada, Granada, Spain.,Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada, 18016, Spain.,BioFab i3D Lab - Biofabrication and 3D (bio)printing singular Laboratory, University of Granada, Granada, 18100, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.,Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, ICTP-CSIC, Juan de la Cierva 3, Madrid, 28006, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.,Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.,Bioaraba Health Research Institute, Jose Atxotegi, s/n, Vitoria-Gasteiz, 01009, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.,Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.,Bioaraba Health Research Institute, Jose Atxotegi, s/n, Vitoria-Gasteiz, 01009, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.,Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.,Bioaraba Health Research Institute, Jose Atxotegi, s/n, Vitoria-Gasteiz, 01009, Spain
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Nogueira LFB, Maniglia BC, Buchet R, Millán JL, Ciancaglini P, Bottini M, Ramos AP. Three-dimensional cell-laden collagen scaffolds: From biochemistry to bone bioengineering. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2021; 110:967-983. [PMID: 34793621 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The bones can be viewed as both an organ and a material. As an organ, the bones give structure to the body, facilitate skeletal movement, and provide protection to internal organs. As a material, the bones consist of a hybrid organic/inorganic three-dimensional (3D) matrix, composed mainly of collagen, noncollagenous proteins, and a calcium phosphate mineral phase, which is formed and regulated by the orchestrated action of a complex array of cells including chondrocytes, osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts. The interactions between cells, proteins, and minerals are essential for the bone functions under physiological loading conditions, trauma, and fractures. The organization of the bone's organic and inorganic phases stands out for its mechanical and biological properties and has inspired materials research. The objective of this review is to fill the gaps between the physical and biological characteristics that must be achieved to fabricate scaffolds for bone tissue engineering with enhanced performance. We describe the organization of bone tissue highlighting the characteristics that have inspired the development of 3D cell-laden collagenous scaffolds aimed at replicating the mechanical and biological properties of bone after implantation. The role of noncollagenous macromolecules in the organization of the collagenous matrix and mineralization ability of entrapped cells has also been reviewed. Understanding the modulation of cell activity by the extracellular matrix will ultimately help to improve the biological performance of 3D cell-laden collagenous scaffolds used for bone regeneration and repair as well as for in vitro studies aimed at unravelling physiological and pathological processes occurring in the bone.
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- Lucas Fabricio Bahia Nogueira
- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo (FFCLRP-USP), São Paulo, Brazil.,Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo (FFCLRP-USP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Institute for Molecular and Supramolecular Chemistry and Biochemistry, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Villeurbanne, France
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- Sanford Children's Health Research Center, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo (FFCLRP-USP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.,Sanford Children's Health Research Center, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo (FFCLRP-USP), São Paulo, Brazil
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Shestovskaya MV, Bozhkova SA, Sopova JV, Khotin MG, Bozhokin MS. Methods of Modification of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Conditions of Their Culturing for Hyaline Cartilage Tissue Engineering. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9111666. [PMID: 34829895 PMCID: PMC8615732 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9111666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The use of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) for tissue engineering of hyaline cartilage is a topical area of regenerative medicine that has already entered clinical practice. The key stage of this procedure is to create conditions for chondrogenic differentiation of MSCs, increase the synthesis of hyaline cartilage extracellular matrix proteins by these cells and activate their proliferation. The first such works consisted in the indirect modification of cells, namely, in changing the conditions in which they are located, including microfracturing of the subchondral bone and the use of 3D biodegradable scaffolds. The most effective methods for modifying the cell culture of MSCs are protein and physical, which have already been partially introduced into clinical practice. Genetic methods for modifying MSCs, despite their effectiveness, have significant limitations. Techniques have not yet been developed that allow studying the effectiveness of their application even in limited groups of patients. The use of MSC modification methods allows precise regulation of cell culture proliferation, and in combination with the use of a 3D biodegradable scaffold, it allows obtaining a hyaline-like regenerate in the damaged area. This review is devoted to the consideration and comparison of various methods used to modify the cell culture of MSCs for their use in regenerative medicine of cartilage tissue.
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- Maria V. Shestovskaya
- Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tikhoretsky Ave. 4, 194064 St. Petersburg, Russia; (M.V.S.); (J.V.S.); (M.G.K.)
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- Vreden National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Academica Baykova Str., 8, 195427 St. Petersburg, Russia;
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- Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tikhoretsky Ave. 4, 194064 St. Petersburg, Russia; (M.V.S.); (J.V.S.); (M.G.K.)
- Center of Transgenesis and Genome Editing, St. Petersburg State University, Universitetskaja Emb., 7/9, 199034 St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tikhoretsky Ave. 4, 194064 St. Petersburg, Russia; (M.V.S.); (J.V.S.); (M.G.K.)
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- Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tikhoretsky Ave. 4, 194064 St. Petersburg, Russia; (M.V.S.); (J.V.S.); (M.G.K.)
- Vreden National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Academica Baykova Str., 8, 195427 St. Petersburg, Russia;
- Correspondence:
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Ammassam Veettil R, Marcano DC, Yuan X, Zaheer M, Adumbumkulath A, Lee R, Isenhart LC, Soriano N, Mhatre K, Joseph R, Mani SA, Shin CS, Acharya G. Dextran Sulfate Polymer Wafer Promotes Corneal Wound Healing. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13101628. [PMID: 34683921 PMCID: PMC8539456 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13101628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Eye injuries due to corneal abrasions, chemical spills, penetrating wounds, and microbial infections cause corneal scarring and opacification that result in impaired vision or blindness. However, presently available eye drop formulations of anti-inflammatory and antibiotic drugs are not effective due to their rapid clearance from the ocular surface or due to drug-related side effects such as cataract formation or increased intraocular pressure. In this article, we presented the development of a dextran sulfate-based polymer wafer (DS-wafer) for the effective modulation of inflammation and fibrosis and demonstrated its efficacy in two corneal injury models: corneal abrasion mouse model and alkali induced ocular burn mouse model. The DS-wafers were fabricated by the electrospinning method. We assessed the efficacy of the DS-wafer by light microscopy, qPCR, confocal fluorescence imaging, and histopathological analysis. These studies demonstrated that the DS-wafer treatment is significantly effective in modulating corneal inflammation and fibrosis and inhibited corneal scarring and opacification compared to the unsulfated dextran-wafer treated and untreated corneas. Furthermore, these studies have demonstrated the efficacy of dextran sulfate as an anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic polymer therapeutic.
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- Remya Ammassam Veettil
- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (R.A.V.); (M.Z.); (A.A.); (R.L.); (N.S.); (K.M.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (D.C.M.); (X.Y.); (L.C.I.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (D.C.M.); (X.Y.); (L.C.I.)
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (R.A.V.); (M.Z.); (A.A.); (R.L.); (N.S.); (K.M.)
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (R.A.V.); (M.Z.); (A.A.); (R.L.); (N.S.); (K.M.)
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (R.A.V.); (M.Z.); (A.A.); (R.L.); (N.S.); (K.M.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (D.C.M.); (X.Y.); (L.C.I.)
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (R.A.V.); (M.Z.); (A.A.); (R.L.); (N.S.); (K.M.)
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (R.A.V.); (M.Z.); (A.A.); (R.L.); (N.S.); (K.M.)
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- Department of Translational Molecular Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (R.J.); (S.A.M.)
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- Department of Translational Molecular Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (R.J.); (S.A.M.)
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (R.A.V.); (M.Z.); (A.A.); (R.L.); (N.S.); (K.M.)
- Correspondence: (C.S.S.); (G.A.)
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (R.A.V.); (M.Z.); (A.A.); (R.L.); (N.S.); (K.M.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (D.C.M.); (X.Y.); (L.C.I.)
- Correspondence: (C.S.S.); (G.A.)
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Sulfated glycosaminoglycans in decellularized placenta matrix as critical regulators for cutaneous wound healing. Acta Biomater 2021; 122:199-210. [PMID: 33453408 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.12.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Perinatal-related tissues, such as the placenta, umbilical cord, and amniotic membrane, are generally discarded after delivery and are increasingly attracting attention as alternative sources for decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) isolation. Recent studies indicate that glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the dECM play key roles during tissue regeneration. However, the dECM is organ specific, and the glycosaminoglycanomics of dECMs from perinatal tissues and the regulatory function of GAGs have been poorly investigated. In this study, we explored the glycosaminoglycanomics of dECMs from the placenta, umbilical cord and amniotic membrane. We hypothesized that the therapeutic effects of dECMs are related to the detailed composition of GAGs. Hydrogels of dECM derived from perinatal tissues were generated, and glycosaminoglycanomics analysis was employed to identify the cues that promote tissue repair and regeneration in a murine cutaneous wound-healing model. We utilized highly sensitive liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for glycosaminoglycanomics analysis. Our results revealed that placenta-derived dECM (PL-dECM) hydrogel has higher contents of chondroitin sulfate (CS) and heparan sulfate (HS). In addition, molecular imaging showed that the PL-dECM hydrogel exerted the best anti-inflammatory and proangiogenic effects in the skin wound healing model. Further in vitro analyses demonstrated that CS with 6-O-sulfo group (CS-6S) has an anti-inflammatory effect, while HS with 6-O-sulfo group (HS-6S) plays a crucial role in angiogenesis. In conclusion, this study highlights the critical roles of GAGs in perinatal tissue-derived dECMs by promoting angiogenesis and inhibiting inflammation and indicates that it is feasible to utilize 6-sulfated GAG-enriched placental dECM hydrogel as an attractive candidate for tissue engineering and drug delivery.
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Gallo E, Diaferia C, Rosa E, Smaldone G, Morelli G, Accardo A. Peptide-Based Hydrogels and Nanogels for Delivery of Doxorubicin. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:1617-1630. [PMID: 33688182 PMCID: PMC7935351 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s296272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The clinical use of the antitumoral drug doxorubicin (Dox) is reduced by its dose-limiting toxicity, related to cardiotoxic side effects and myelosuppression. In order to overcome these drawbacks, here we describe the synthesis, the structural characterization and the in vitro cytotoxicity assays of hydrogels (HGs) and nanogels (NGs) based on short peptide sequences loaded with Dox or with its liposomal formulation, Doxil. METHODS Fmoc-FF alone or in combination with (FY)3 or PEG8-(FY)3 peptides, at two different ratios (1/1 and 2/1 v/v), were used for HGs and NGs formulations. HGs were prepared according to the "solvent-switch" method, whereas NGs were obtained through HG submicronition by the top-down methodology in presence of TWEEN®60 and SPAN®60 as stabilizing agents. HGs gelation kinetics were assessed by Circular Dichroism (CD). Stability and size of NGs were studied using Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) measurements. Cell viability of empty and filled Dox HGs and NGs was evaluated on MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. Moreover, cell internalization of the drug was evaluated using immunofluorescence assays. RESULTS Dox filled hydrogels exhibit a high drug loading content (DLC=0.440), without syneresis after 10 days. Gelation kinetics (20-40 min) and the drug release (16-28%) over time of HGs were found dependent on relative peptide composition. Dox filled NGs exhibit a DLC of 0.137 and a low drug release (20-40%) after 72 h. Empty HGs and NGs show a high cell viability (>95%), whereas Dox loaded ones significantly reduce cell viability after 24 h (49-57%) and 72 h (7-25%) of incubation, respectively. Immunofluorescence assays evidenced a different cell localization for Dox delivered through HGs and NGs with respect to the free drug. DISCUSSION A modulation of the Dox release can be obtained by changing the ratios of the peptide components. The different cellular localization of the drug loaded into HGs and NGs suggests an alternative internalization mechanism. The high DLC, the low drug release and preliminary in vitro results suggest a potential employment of peptide-based HGs and NGs as drug delivery tools.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides (CIRPeB), University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, 80134, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides (CIRPeB), University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, 80134, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides (CIRPeB), University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, 80134, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides (CIRPeB), University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, 80134, Italy
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Oliveira ÉR, Nie L, Podstawczyk D, Allahbakhsh A, Ratnayake J, Brasil DL, Shavandi A. Advances in Growth Factor Delivery for Bone Tissue Engineering. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:E903. [PMID: 33477502 PMCID: PMC7831065 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22020903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Shortcomings related to the treatment of bone diseases and consequent tissue regeneration such as transplants have been addressed to some extent by tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Tissue engineering has promoted structures that can simulate the extracellular matrix and are capable of guiding natural bone repair using signaling molecules to promote osteoinduction and angiogenesis essential in the formation of new bone tissues. Although recent studies on developing novel growth factor delivery systems for bone repair have attracted great attention, taking into account the complexity of the extracellular matrix, scaffolding and growth factors should not be explored independently. Consequently, systems that combine both concepts have great potential to promote the effectiveness of bone regeneration methods. In this review, recent developments in bone regeneration that simultaneously consider scaffolding and growth factors are covered in detail. The main emphasis in this overview is on delivery strategies that employ polymer-based scaffolds for spatiotemporal-controlled delivery of both single and multiple growth factors in bone-regeneration approaches. From clinical applications to creating alternative structural materials, bone tissue engineering has been advancing constantly, and it is relevant to regularly update related topics.
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- Érica Resende Oliveira
- Food Engineering Department, School of Agronomy, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Campus Samambaia, Goiânia CEP 74690-900, Goiás, Brazil;
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- Department of Process Engineering and Technology of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Faculty of Chemistry, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 4/6 Norwida Street, 50-373 Wroclaw, Poland;
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- Department of Materials and Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar 9617976487, Iran;
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- Department of Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand;
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- Food Science Department, Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lavras CEP 37200-900, Minas Gerais, Brazil;
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- BioMatter Unit—École Polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50—CP 165/61, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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Chen Y, Fei W, Zhao Y, Wang F, Zheng X, Luan X, Zheng C. Sustained delivery of 17β-estradiol by human amniotic extracellular matrix (HAECM) scaffold integrated with PLGA microspheres for endometrium regeneration. Drug Deliv 2020; 27:1165-1175. [PMID: 32755258 PMCID: PMC7470125 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2020.1801891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The endometrial injury usually results in intrauterine adhesions (IUAs). However, there is no effective treatment to promote the regeneration of the endometrium currently. The decellularized amnion membrane (AM) is a promising material in human tissue repair and regeneration due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, as well as the preservation of abundant bioactive components. Here, an innovative drug-delivering system based on human amniotic extracellular matrix (HAECM) scaffolds were developed to facilitate endometrium regeneration. The 17β-estradiol (E2) loaded PLGA microspheres (E2-MS) were well dispersed in the scaffolds without altering their high porosity. E2 released from E2-MS-HAECM scaffolds in vitro showed a decreased initial burst release followed with a sustained release for 21 days, which coincided with the female menstrual cycle. Results of cell proliferation suggested E2-MS-HAECM scaffolds had good biocompatibility and provided more biologic guidance of endometrial cell proliferation except for mechanical supports. Additionally, the mRNA expression of growth factors in endometrial cells indicated that HAECM scaffolds could upregulate the expression of EGF and IGF-1 to achieve endometrium regeneration. Therefore, these advantages provide the drug-loaded bioactive scaffolds with new choices for the treatments of IUAs.
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- Yue Chen
- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Physicochemical characterization and self-assembly of human amniotic membrane and umbilical cord collagen: A comparative study. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 165:2920-2933. [PMID: 33098903 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.10.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The diverse application of collagen has created a need to discover renewable and economical sources with prevailing/improved physico-chemical properties. To address this scenario, the present study has extracted collagen from Human Amniotic Membrane (AM) and Umbilical cord, which are treated as medical waste and compared its physico-chemical properties. Collagen was extracted by pepsin solubilization using various salt concentrations (1 M, 2 M and 4 M). Umbilical Cord Collagen (UC) yield was 10% higher than Amniotic Membrane Collagen (AC). UC reported 58% higher sulphated glycosaminoglycan content than AC. Electrophoretic pattern of AC and UC in both disulphide bond reducing and non-reducing conditions showed bands corresponding to collagen type I, III, IV, V and XV. Collagen morphology was examined using SEM and the amino acid content was quantified by HPLC and LC-MS/MS. Triple helicity was confirmed by CD and FTIR spectra. Thermal transition temperature of AC and UC was found equivalent to animal collagen. Self-assembly, fibril morphology and spatial alignment was studied using AFM and DLS. Biocompatibility was analyzed using 3T3 fibroblast cells. In conclusion, UC with higher yield, presented with better physico-chemical, structural and biological properties than AC could serve as an efficient alternative to the existing animal collagen for diverse applications.
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Tavakoli J, Raston CL, Tang Y. Tuning Surface Morphology of Fluorescent Hydrogels Using a Vortex Fluidic Device. Molecules 2020; 25:E3445. [PMID: 32751141 PMCID: PMC7435964 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25153445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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In recent decades, microfluidic techniques have been extensively used to advance hydrogel design and control the architectural features on the micro- and nanoscale. The major challenges with the microfluidic approach are clogging and limited architectural features: notably, the creation of the sphere, core-shell, and fibers. Implementation of batch production is almost impossible with the relatively lengthy time of production, which is another disadvantage. This minireview aims to introduce a new microfluidic platform, a vortex fluidic device (VFD), for one-step fabrication of hydrogels with different architectural features and properties. The application of a VFD in the fabrication of physically crosslinked hydrogels with different surface morphologies, the creation of fluorescent hydrogels with excellent photostability and fluorescence properties, and tuning of the structure-property relationship in hydrogels are discussed. We conceive, on the basis of this minireview, that future studies will provide new opportunities to develop hydrogel nanocomposites with superior properties for different biomedical and engineering applications.
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- Javad Tavakoli
- Centre for Health Technologies, School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia;
- Institute for NanoScale Science and Technology, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia;
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- Institute for NanoScale Science and Technology, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia;
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- Institute for NanoScale Science and Technology, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia;
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