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Sasikumar SC, Goswami U, Raichur AM. 3D Bioprinting with Visible Light Cross-Linkable Mucin-Hyaluronic Acid Composite Bioink for Lung Tissue Engineering. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:5411-5422. [PMID: 38996006 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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3D printing can revolutionize personalized medicine by allowing cost-effective, customized tissue-engineering constructs. However, the limited availability and diversity of biopolymeric hydrogels restrict the variety and applications of bioinks. In this study, we introduce a composite bioink for 3D bioprinting, combining a photo-cross-linkable derivative of Mucin (Mu) called Methacrylated Mucin (MuMA) and Hyaluronic acid (HA). The less explored Mucin is responsible for the hydrogel nature of mucus and holds the potential to be used as a bioink material because of its plethora of features. HA, a crucial extracellular matrix component, is mucoadhesive and enhances ink viscosity and printability. Photo-cross-linking with 405 nm light stabilizes the printed scaffolds without damaging cells. Rheological tests reveal shear-thinning behavior, aiding cell protection during printing and improved MuMA bioink viscosity by adding HA. The printed structures exhibited porous behavior conducive to nutrient transport and cell migration. After 4 weeks in phosphate-buffered saline, the scaffolds retain 70% of their mass, highlighting stability. Biocompatibility tests with lung epithelial cells (L-132) confirm cell attachment and growth, suggesting suitability for lung tissue engineering. It is envisioned that the versatility of bioink could lead to significant advancements in lung tissue engineering and various other biomedical applications.
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- Sruthi C Sasikumar
- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, Karnataka 560012, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, Karnataka 560012, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, Karnataka 560012, India
- Institute for Nanoscience and Water Sustainability, University of South Africa, the Science Campus, Florida Park, 1710 Roodepoort, Johannesburg 1735, South Africa
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Liu X, Ostrovsky-Snider N, Lo Presti M, Kim T, Guidetti G, Omenetto FG. Use of Silk Fibroin Material Composites for Green, Flexible Supercapacitors. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:5390-5398. [PMID: 38991039 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Within the context of seeking eco-friendly and readily available materials for energy storage, there is a pressing demand for energy storage solutions that employ environmentally sustainable, high-performance, and adaptable constituents. Specifically, such materials are essential for use in wearable technology, smart sensors, and implantable medical devices, whereas, more broadly, their use plays a pivotal role in shaping their efficiency and ecological footprint. Here, we demonstrate an entirely biopolymer-based supercapacitor with a remarkable performance, achieving a capacitance greater than 0.2 F cm-2 at a charge-discharge current of 10 mA cm-2 with 94% capacitance retention after 20,000 cycles. The supercapacitor is composed of three distinct silk fibroin (SF) composite materials, namely, photo-cross-linkable SF (Sil-MA) hydrogel, SF-polydopamine (SF-PDA), and SF bioplastic, to create a gel electrolyte, electrode binder, and encapsulation, respectively. Together, these elements form a mechanically and electrochemically robust skeleton for biofriendly energy storage devices. Moreover, these biomaterial-based supercapacitor devices show stretchability, flexibility, and compressibility while maintaining their electrochemical performance. The biomaterials and fabrication techniques presented can serve as a foundation for investigating various aqueous electrochemical energy storage systems, especially for emerging applications in wearable electronics and environmentally friendly material systems.
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- Xuelian Liu
- Silklab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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- Silklab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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- Silklab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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- Silklab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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- Silklab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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- Silklab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
- Department of Physics, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
- Laboratory for Living Devices, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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Zhang Q, Zhang X, Qi Y, Li Y, Guo Y, Jiang H, Chen Y, Liu J. Interaction mechanism and compatibility studies of silk protein peptide (SPP) with the common surfactants SDS and DTAB. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 322:124833. [PMID: 39033608 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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The molecular interaction of low-molecular-weight SPP with common surfactants (SDS and DTAB) is a more complicated process than has been long believed. In this work, the interaction mechanism between SDS/DTAB and SPP was proposed using multiple methods including conductivity measurements, ST, UV-vis, FT-IR, DLS, fluorescence spectroscopy, and molecular docking simulations. Moreover, the foaming properties of the mixed systems were studied, and they were evaluated as cosmetics preservatives. The effects of various surfactant and protein concentrations and ratios on compatibility and functionality were studied. Based on the results, the mechanism of complex formation was identified as a cooperative van der Waals interaction followed by hydrophobic interaction and hydrogen bonding. A simpler head group leads to easier aggregation and interaction with the SPP, the formation of smaller-sized complexes, and a weaker impact on the fluorescence intensity. Thus, SDS monomers easily aggregate on SPP chains, leading to a stronger influence on the final secondary structure of SPP. This was confirmed by multiple spectroscopy methods. Comparing its single surfactant system, the SDS-SPP solution demonstrates better foaming power and the DTAB-SPP solution shows higher bacteriostatic activity. The good compatibility between SDS/DTAB and SPP can improve the functional properties of SDS or DTAB as well as lower the optimal concentration of each component. These results provide data and theoretical support for the design of cosmetic product formulas.
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- Qian Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Qilu Institute of Technology, Jinan, Shandong 250200, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China.
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Indrakumar S, Dash TK, Mishra V, Tandon B, Chatterjee K. Silk Fibroin and Its Nanocomposites for Wound Care: A Comprehensive Review. ACS POLYMERS AU 2024; 4:168-188. [PMID: 38882037 PMCID: PMC11177305 DOI: 10.1021/acspolymersau.3c00050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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For most individuals, wound healing is a highly organized, straightforward process, wherein the body transitions through different phases in a timely manner. However, there are instances where external intervention becomes necessary to support and facilitate different phases of the body's innate healing mechanism. Furthermore, in developing countries, the cost of the intervention significantly impacts access to treatment options as affordability becomes a determining factor. This is particularly true in cases of long-term wound treatment and management, such as chronic wounds and infections. Silk fibroin (SF) and its nanocomposites have emerged as promising biomaterials with potent wound-healing activity. Driven by this motivation, this Review presents a critical overview of the recent advancements in different aspects of wound care using SF and SF-based nanocomposites. In this context, we explore various formats of hemostats and assess their suitability for different bleeding situations. The subsequent sections discuss the primary causes of nonhealing wounds, i.e., prolonged inflammation and infections. Herein, different treatment strategies to achieve immunomodulatory and antibacterial properties in a wound dressing were reviewed. Despite exhibiting excellent pro-healing properties, few silk-based products reach the market. This Review concludes by highlighting the bottlenecks in translating silk-based products into the market and the prospects for the future.
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- Sushma Indrakumar
- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Fibroheal Woundcare Pvt. Ltd., Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore 560064, India
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- Fibroheal Woundcare Pvt. Ltd., Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore 560064, India
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- Fibroheal Woundcare Pvt. Ltd., Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore 560064, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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Liu Y, Liu X, Jiao Y, Li M. Regulation of the Degradation Properties of Tyrosinase-Catalyzed Crosslinking Silk Membranes for Superficial Wound Repair. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2839. [PMID: 38930208 PMCID: PMC11204666 DOI: 10.3390/ma17122839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Appropriate biodegradability to meet the demands of wound repair is critical for superficial wound repair membrane applications. Tyrosinase-catalyzed crosslinking SF (c-SF) membranes were constructed and regulated the degradation behavior in this study. The crosslinking degree of the c-SF membranes could be adjusted by reaction ratios of tyrosinase against SF (TYR/SF). Upon reaching a TYR/SF ratio of 20/6000, the degree of crosslinking increased to 88.17 ± 0.20%, without obvious changes in the crystal structure. The degradation behavior was regulated by the TYR/SF ratio and the degradation environment. All c-SF membranes remained stable after immersion without collagenase but showed an adjustable degradation behavior in the presence of collagenase. As the TYR/SF ratio increased, the residual weights increased from 23.31 ± 1.35% to 60.12 ± 0.82% after 7 days of degradation, occurring with low increased amounts of β-sheet structure and free amino acids. This work provides a new c-SF membrane with controllable rapid degradability and favorable cytocompatibility, which can help to meet requirements for biodegradable superficial wound repair membranes.
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- Yu Liu
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Huang R, Hua J, Ru M, Yu M, Wang L, Huang Y, Yan S, Zhang Q, Xu W. Superb Silk Hydrogels with High Adaptability, Bioactivity, and Versatility Enabled by Photo-Cross-Linking. ACS NANO 2024; 18:15312-15325. [PMID: 38809601 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c05017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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The exceptional biocompatibility and adaptability of hydrogels have garnered significant interest in the biomedical field for the fabrication of biomedical devices. However, conventional synthetic hydrogels still exhibit relatively weak and fragile properties. Drawing inspiration from the photosynthesis process, we developed a facile approach to achieve a harmonious combination of superior mechanical properties and efficient preparation of silk fibroin hydrogel through photo-cross-linking technology, accomplished within 60 s. The utilization of riboflavin and H2O2 enabled a sustainable cyclic photo-cross-linking reaction, facilitating the transformation from tyrosine to dityrosine and ultimately contributing to the formation of highly cross-linked hydrogels. These photo-cross-linking hydrogels exhibited excellent elasticity and restorability even after undergoing 1000 cycles of compression. Importantly, our findings presented that hydrogel-encapsulated adipose stem cells possess the ability to stimulate cell proliferation along with stem cell stemness. This was evidenced by the continuous high expression levels of OCT4 and SOX2 over 21 days. Additionally, the utilization of photo-cross-linking hydrogels can be extended to various material molding platforms, including microneedles, microcarriers, and bone screws. Consequently, this study offered a significant approach to fabricating biomedical hydrogels capable of facilitating real-time cell delivery, thereby introducing an innovative avenue for designing silk devices with exceptional machinability and adaptability in biomedical applications.
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- Renyan Huang
- State Key Laboratory for Hubei New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Hubei New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Hubei New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Hubei New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Hubei New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Hubei New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Hubei New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Hubei New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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Li X, Li Y, Zhang X, Xu J, Kang J, Li B, Zhao B, Wang L. Cross-Linking Methods of the Silk Protein Hydrogel in Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Tissue Regeneration. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2024; 21:529-544. [PMID: 38294593 PMCID: PMC11087422 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-023-00624-y] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Craniomaxillofacial tissue defects are clinical defects involving craniomaxillofacial and oral soft and hard tissues. They are characterized by defect-shaped irregularities, bacterial and inflammatory environments, and the need for functional recovery. Conventional clinical treatments are currently unable to achieve regeneration of high-quality oral craniomaxillofacial tissue. As a natural biomaterial, silk fibroin (SF) has been widely studied in biomedicine and has broad prospects for use in tissue regeneration. Hydrogels made of SF showed excellent water retention, biocompatibility, safety and the ability to combine with other materials. METHODS To gain an in-depth understanding of the current development of SF, this article reviews the structure, preparation and application prospects in oral and craniomaxillofacial tissue regenerative medicine. It first briefly introduces the structure of SF and then summarizes the principles, advantages and disadvantages of the different cross-linking methods (physical cross-linking, chemical cross-linking and double network structure) of SF. Finally, the existing research on the use of SF in tissue engineering and the prospects of using SF with different cross-linking methods in oral and craniomaxillofacial tissue regeneration are also discussed. CONCLUSIONS This review is intended to show the advantages of SF hydrogels in tissue engineering and provides theoretical support for establishing novel and viable silk protein hydrogels for regeneration.
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- Xiujuan Li
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- School of Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.
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Kim H, Dutta SD, Randhawa A, Patil TV, Ganguly K, Acharya R, Lee J, Park H, Lim KT. Recent advances and biomedical application of 3D printed nanocellulose-based adhesive hydrogels: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130732. [PMID: 38479658 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130732] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Nanocellulose-based tissue adhesives show promise for achieving rapid hemostasis and effective wound healing. Conventional methods, such as sutures and staples, have limitations, prompting the exploration of bioadhesives for direct wound adhesion and minimal tissue damage. Nanocellulose, a hydrolysis product of cellulose, exhibits superior biocompatibility and multifunctional properties, gaining interest as a base material for bioadhesive development. This study explores the potential of nanocellulose-based adhesives for hemostasis and wound healing using 3D printing techniques. Nanocellulose enables the creation of biodegradable adhesives with minimal adverse effects and opens avenues for advanced wound healing and complex tissue regeneration, such as skin, blood vessels, lungs, cartilage, and muscle. This study reviews recent trends in various nanocellulose-based 3D printed hydrogel patches for tissue engineering applications. The review also introduces various types of nanocellulose and their synthesis, surface modification, and bioadhesive fabrication techniques via 3D printing for smart wound healing.
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- Hojin Kim
- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea.
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Moon SH, Park TY, Cha HJ, Yang YJ. Photo-/thermo-responsive bioink for improved printability in extrusion-based bioprinting. Mater Today Bio 2024; 25:100973. [PMID: 38322663 PMCID: PMC10844750 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.100973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Extrusion-based bioprinting has demonstrated significant potential for manufacturing constructs, particularly for 3D cell culture. However, there is a greatly limited number of bioink candidates exploited with extrusion-based bioprinting, as they meet the opposing requirements for printability with indispensable rheological features and for biochemical functionality with desirable microenvironment. In this study, a blend of silk fibroin (SF) and iota-carrageenan (CG) was chosen as a cell-friendly printable material. The SF/CG ink exhibited suitable viscosity and shear-thinning properties, coupled with the rapid sol-gel transition of CG. By employing photo-crosslinking of SF, the printability with Pr value close to 1 and structural integrity of the 3D constructs were significantly improved within a matter of seconds. The printed constructs demonstrated a Young's modulus of approximately 250 kPa, making them suitable for keratinocyte and myoblast cell culture. Furthermore, the high cell adhesiveness and viability (maximum >98%) of the loaded cells underscored the considerable potential of this 3D culture scaffold applied for skin and muscle tissues, which can be easily manipulated using an extrusion-based bioprinter.
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- Seo Hyung Moon
- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
- Medical Science and Engineering, School of Convergence Science and Technology, Pohang University of Science, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
- Inha University Hospital, Incheon, 22332, Republic of Korea
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Bitar L, Isella B, Bertella F, Bettker Vasconcelos C, Harings J, Kopp A, van der Meer Y, Vaughan TJ, Bortesi L. Sustainable Bombyx mori's silk fibroin for biomedical applications as a molecular biotechnology challenge: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130374. [PMID: 38408575 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130374] [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: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Silk is a natural engineering material with a unique set of properties. The major constituent of silk is fibroin, a protein widely used in the biomedical field because of its mechanical strength, toughness and elasticity, as well as its biocompatibility and biodegradability. The domestication of silkworms allows large amounts of fibroin to be extracted inexpensively from silk cocoons. However, the industrial extraction process has drawbacks in terms of sustainability and the quality of the final medical product. The heterologous production of fibroin using recombinant DNA technology is a promising approach to address these issues, but the production of such recombinant proteins is challenging and further optimization is required due to the large size and repetitive structure of fibroin's DNA and amino acid sequence. In this review, we describe the structure-function relationship of fibroin, the current extraction process, and some insights into the sustainability of silk production for biomedical applications. We focus on recent advances in molecular biotechnology underpinning the production of recombinant fibroin, working toward a standardized, successful and sustainable process.
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- Lara Bitar
- Maastricht University-Aachen Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM), Urmonderbaan 22, 6167 RD Geleen, the Netherlands; Fibrothelium GmbH, Philipsstraße 8, 52068 Aachen, Germany
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- Fibrothelium GmbH, Philipsstraße 8, 52068 Aachen, Germany; Biomechanics Research Centre (BioMEC), Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, University Road, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland
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- Maastricht University-Aachen Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM), Urmonderbaan 22, 6167 RD Geleen, the Netherlands; B4Plastics, IQ Parklaan 2A, 3650 Dilsen-Stokkem, Belgium
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- Maastricht University-Aachen Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM), Urmonderbaan 22, 6167 RD Geleen, the Netherlands; Umlaut GmbH, Am Kraftversorgungsturm 3, 52070 Aachen, Germany
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- Maastricht University-Aachen Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM), Urmonderbaan 22, 6167 RD Geleen, the Netherlands
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- Fibrothelium GmbH, Philipsstraße 8, 52068 Aachen, Germany
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- Maastricht University-Aachen Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM), Urmonderbaan 22, 6167 RD Geleen, the Netherlands
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- Biomechanics Research Centre (BioMEC), Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, University Road, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland
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- Maastricht University-Aachen Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM), Urmonderbaan 22, 6167 RD Geleen, the Netherlands.
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He X, Wang R, Zhou F, Liu H. Recent advances in photo-crosslinkable methacrylated silk (Sil-MA)-based scaffolds for regenerative medicine: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128031. [PMID: 37972833 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128031] [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: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
Abstract
Silks fibroin can be chemically modified through amino acid side chains to obtain methacrylated silk (Sil-MA). Sil-MA could be processed into a variety of scaffold forms and combine synergistically with other biomaterials to form composites vehicle. The advent of Sil-MA material has enabled impressive progress in the development of various scaffolds based on Sil-MA type to imitate the structural and functional characteristics of natural tissues. This review highlights the reasonable design and bio-fabrication strategies of diverse Sil-MA-based tissue constructs for regenerative medicine. First, we elucidate modification methodology and characteristics of Sil-MA. Next, we describe characteristics of Sil-MA hydrogels, and focus on the design approaches and formation of different types of Sil-MA-based hydrogels. Thereafter, we present an overview of the recent advances in the application of Sil-MA based scaffolds for regenerative medicine, including detailed strategies for the engineering methods and materials used. Finally, we summarize the current research progress and future directions of Sil-MA in regenerative medicine. This review not only delineates the representative design strategies and their application in regenerative medicine, but also provides new direction in the fabrication of biomaterial constructs for the clinical translation in order to stimulate the future development of implants.
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- Xi He
- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology (Beihang University) of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Peking University Third Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics, PR China; Peking University Third Hospital, Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, PR China
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- Peking University Third Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology (Beihang University) of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, PR China.
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Koczoń P, Dąbrowska A, Laskowska E, Łabuz M, Maj K, Masztakowski J, Bartyzel BJ, Bryś A, Bryś J, Gruczyńska-Sękowska E. Applications of Silk Fibroin in Human and Veterinary Medicine. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:7128. [PMID: 38005058 PMCID: PMC10672237 DOI: 10.3390/ma16227128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
Abstract
The properties of silk make it a promising material for medical applications, both in human and veterinary medicine. Its predominant amino acids, glycine and alanine, exhibit low chemical reactivity, reducing the risk of graft rejection, a notable advantage over most synthetic polymers. Hence, silk is increasingly used as a material for 3D printing in biomedicine. It can be used to build cell scaffolding with the desired cytocompatibility and biodegradability. In combination with gelatine, silk can be used in the treatment of arthritis, and as a hydrogel, to regenerate chondrocytes and mesenchymal cells. When combined with gelatine and collagen, it can also make skin grafts and regenerate the integumentary system. In the treatment of bone tissue, it can be used in combination with polylactic acid and hydroxyapatite to produce bone clips having good mechanical properties and high immunological tolerance. Furthermore, silk can provide a good microenvironment for the proliferation of bone marrow stem cells. Moreover, research is underway to produce artificial blood vessels using silk in combination with glycidyl methacrylate. Silk vascular grafts have demonstrated a high degree of patency and a satisfactory degree of endothelial cells coverage.
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- Piotr Koczoń
- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 159C, Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; (P.K.); (J.B.)
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- The Scientific Society of Veterinary Medicine Students, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 159, Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; (A.D.); (E.L.); (M.Ł.); (K.M.); (J.M.)
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- The Scientific Society of Veterinary Medicine Students, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 159, Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; (A.D.); (E.L.); (M.Ł.); (K.M.); (J.M.)
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- The Scientific Society of Veterinary Medicine Students, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 159, Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; (A.D.); (E.L.); (M.Ł.); (K.M.); (J.M.)
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- The Scientific Society of Veterinary Medicine Students, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 159, Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; (A.D.); (E.L.); (M.Ł.); (K.M.); (J.M.)
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- The Scientific Society of Veterinary Medicine Students, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 159, Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; (A.D.); (E.L.); (M.Ł.); (K.M.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Morphological Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 159, Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Fundamental Engineering and Energetics, Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 164, Nowoursynowska St., 02-787 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 159C, Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; (P.K.); (J.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 159C, Nowoursynowska St., 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; (P.K.); (J.B.)
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Madappura AP, Madduri S. A comprehensive review of silk-fibroin hydrogels for cell and drug delivery applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Comput Struct Biotechnol J 2023; 21:4868-4886. [PMID: 37860231 PMCID: PMC10583100 DOI: 10.1016/j.csbj.2023.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Hydrogel scaffolds hold great promise for developing novel treatment strategies in the field of regenerative medicine. Within this context, silk fibroin (SF) has proven to be a versatile material for a wide range of tissue engineering applications owing to its structural and functional properties. In the present review, we report on the design and fabrication of different forms of SF-based scaffolds for tissue regeneration applications, particularly for skin, bone, and neural tissues. In particular, SF hydrogels have emerged as delivery systems for a wide range of bio-actives. Given the growing interest in the field, this review has a primary focus on the fabrication, characterization, and properties of SF hydrogels. We also discuss their potential for the delivery of drugs, stem cells, genes, peptides, and growth factors, including future directions in the field of SF hydrogel scaffolds.
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- Alakananda Parassini Madappura
- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, 300044 Hsinchu, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Surgery, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Kotani T, Mubarok W, Hananouchi T, Sakai S. Horseradish Peroxidase-Mediated Bioprinting via Bioink Gelation by Alternately Extruded Support Material. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:5804-5812. [PMID: 37738620 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-mediated extrusion bioprinting has a significant potential in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. However, they often face challenges in terms of printing fidelity and structural integrity when using low-viscosity inks. To address this issue, a method that alternately extrudes bioinks and support material was developed in this study. The bioinks consisting of cells, HRP, and phenolated polymers, and the support material contained hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The support material not only prevented the collapse of the constructs but also supplied H2O2 to facilitate the enzymatic reaction. 3D constructs with tall and complex shapes were successfully printed from a low-viscosity ink containing 10 U/mL HRP and 1.0% w/v phenolated hyaluronic acid (HA-Ph), with a support material containing 10 mM H2O2. Over 90% viability of mouse fibroblasts (10T1/2) was achieved following the printing process, along with a morphology and proliferation rate similar to that of nontreated cells. Furthermore, human hepatoblastoma (HepG2) cells showed an increased spheroid size over 14 days in the printed constructs. The 10T1/2 cells adhered and proliferated on the constructs printed from inks containing both phenolated gelatin and HA-Ph. These results demonstrate the great potential of this HRP-mediated extrusion bioprinting technique for tissue engineering applications.
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- Takashi Kotani
- Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-Cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan
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- Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-Cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan
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- Medical Engineering Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka Sangyo University, Daito, Osaka 574-8530, Japan
- Biodesign Division, Department of Academia-Government-Industry Collaboration, Office of Research and Academia-Government-Community Collaboration, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan
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- Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-Cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan
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Mubarok W, Elvitigala KCML, Kotani T, Sakai S. Visible light photocrosslinking of sugar beet pectin for 3D bioprinting applications. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 316:121026. [PMID: 37321724 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Herein, we report the hydrogelation of sugar beet pectin (SBP) via visible light-mediated photocrosslinking and its applications in extrusion-based 3D bioprinting. Rapid hydrogelation (<15 s) was achieved by applying 405 nm visible light to an SBP solution in the presence of tris(bipyridine)ruthenium(II) chloride hexahydrate ([Ru(bpy)3]2+) and sodium persulfate (SPS). The mechanical properties of the hydrogel could be tuned by controlling the visible light irradiation time and concentrations of SBP, [Ru(bpy)3]2+, and SPS. High-fidelity 3D hydrogel constructs were fabricated by extruding inks containing 3.0 wt% SBP, 1.0 mM [Ru(bpy)3]2+, and 1.0 mM SPS. Human hepatoblastoma (HepG2) cells encapsulated in SBP hydrogels remained viable and metabolically active after 14 d of culture. Overall, this study demonstrates the feasibility of applying SBP and a visible light-mediated photocrosslinking system to the 3D bioprinting of cell-laden constructs for tissue engineering applications.
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- Wildan Mubarok
- Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan.
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- Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan.
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- Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan.
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- Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan.
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Mu X, Amouzandeh R, Vogts H, Luallen E, Arzani M. A brief review on the mechanisms and approaches of silk spinning-inspired biofabrication. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1252499. [PMID: 37744248 PMCID: PMC10512026 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1252499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Silk spinning, observed in spiders and insects, exhibits a remarkable biological source of inspiration for advanced polymer fabrications. Because of the systems design, silk spinning represents a holistic and circular approach to sustainable polymer fabrication, characterized by renewable resources, ambient and aqueous processing conditions, and fully recyclable "wastes." Also, silk spinning results in structures that are characterized by the combination of monolithic proteinaceous composition and mechanical strength, as well as demonstrate tunable degradation profiles and minimal immunogenicity, thus making it a viable alternative to most synthetic polymers for the development of advanced biomedical devices. However, the fundamental mechanisms of silk spinning remain incompletely understood, thus impeding the efforts to harness the advantageous properties of silk spinning. Here, we present a concise and timely review of several essential features of silk spinning, including the molecular designs of silk proteins and the solvent cues along the spinning apparatus. The solvent cues, including salt ions, pH, and water content, are suggested to direct the hierarchical assembly of silk proteins and thus play a central role in silk spinning. We also discuss several hypotheses on the roles of solvent cues to provide a relatively comprehensive analysis and to identify the current knowledge gap. We then review the state-of-the-art bioinspired fabrications with silk proteins, including fiber spinning and additive approaches/three-dimensional (3D) printing. An emphasis throughout the article is placed on the universal characteristics of silk spinning developed through millions of years of individual evolution pathways in spiders and silkworms. This review serves as a stepping stone for future research endeavors, facilitating the in vitro recapitulation of silk spinning and advancing the field of bioinspired polymer fabrication.
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- Xuan Mu
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
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Falcucci T, Radke M, Sahoo JK, Hasturk O, Kaplan DL. Multifunctional silk vinyl sulfone-based hydrogel scaffolds for dynamic material-cell interactions. Biomaterials 2023; 300:122201. [PMID: 37348323 PMCID: PMC10366540 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122201] [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: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Biochemical and mechanical interactions between cells and the surrounding extracellular matrix influence cell behavior and fate. Mimicking these features in vitro has prompted the design and development of biomaterials, with continuing efforts to improve tailorable systems that also incorporate dynamic chemical functionalities. The majority of these chemistries have been incorporated into synthetic biomaterials, here we focus on modifications of silk protein with dynamic features achieved via enzymatic, "click", and photo-chemistries. The one-pot synthesis of vinyl sulfone modified silk (SilkVS) can be tuned to manipulate the degree of functionalization. The resultant modified protein-based material undergoes three different gelation mechanisms, enzymatic, "click", and light-induced, to generate hydrogels for in vitro cell culture. Further, the versatility of this chemical functionality is exploited to mimic cell-ECM interactions via the incorporation of bioactive peptides and proteins or by altering the mechanical properties of the material to guide cell behavior. SilkVS is well-suited for use in in vitro culture, providing a natural protein with both tunable biochemistry and mechanics.
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- Thomas Falcucci
- Tufts University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Medford, MA, USA
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- Tufts University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Medford, MA, USA
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- Tufts University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Medford, MA, USA
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- Tufts University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Medford, MA, USA.
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Vera CC, Borsarelli CD. Photo-induced protein modifications: a range of biological consequences and applications. Biophys Rev 2023; 15:569-576. [PMID: 37681095 PMCID: PMC10480124 DOI: 10.1007/s12551-023-01081-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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Proteins are the most abundant biomolecules in living organisms and tissues and are also present in many natural and processed foods and beverages, as well as in pharmaceuticals and therapeutics. When exposed to UV-visible light, proteins containing endogenous or exogenous chromophores can undergo direct and indirect photochemical processes, resulting in protein modifications including oxidation of residues, cross-linking, proteolysis, covalent binding to molecules and interfaces, and conformational changes. When these modifications occur in an uncontrolled manner in a physiological context, they can lead to biological dysfunctions that ultimately result in cell death. However, rational design strategies involving light-activated protein modification have proven to be a valuable tool for the modulation of protein function or even for the construction of new biomaterials. This mini-review describes the fundamentals of photochemical processes in proteins and explores some of their emerging biomedical and nanobiotechnological applications, such as photodynamic therapy (PDT), photobonding for wound healing, photobioprinting, photoimmobilization of biosensors and enzymes for sensing, and biocatalysis, among others.
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- Claudia Cecilia Vera
- Instituto de Bionanotecnología del NOA (INBIONATEC), CONICET. Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero (UNSE), RN 9, Km 1125, G4206XCP Santiago del Estero, Argentina
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- Instituto de Bionanotecnología del NOA (INBIONATEC), CONICET. Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero (UNSE), RN 9, Km 1125, G4206XCP Santiago del Estero, Argentina
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Photopolymerized silk fibroin gel for advanced burn wound care. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 233:123569. [PMID: 36758758 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123569] [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: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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The future of burn wound treatment lies in developing bioactive dressings for faster and more effective healing and regeneration. Silk fibroin (SF) hydrogels have proven regenerative abilities and are being explored as a burn wound dressing. However, unfavorable gelation conditions limit the processability and clinical application. Herein a white light-responsive photopolymerization technique was adapted for gelation via photooxidation of tyrosine. To render the gel suitable for application to irregular and non-planar burn surfaces, SF gel-incorporated dressing (SFD) was fabricated. The mild gelation conditions using white light afforded the loading of drugs for local delivery. The moisture balance ability of the dressing was confirmed by the favorable measures of swelling capacity (106 ± 1 %) and moisture retention (≈10 h). The in vitro cytocompatibility of the gel was confirmed using HaCaT cells. Finally, in vivo performance of the SFD was tested on a second-degree burn in a rodent model. The gross analysis and histological assessment revealed scarless healing in SFD-treated groups. Overall, the SFD developed in this work is shown to be a promising candidate for advanced burn wound care.
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Moon SH, Hwang HJ, Jeon HR, Park SJ, Bae IS, Yang YJ. Photocrosslinkable natural polymers in tissue engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1127757. [PMID: 36970625 PMCID: PMC10037533 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1127757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Natural polymers have been widely used in scaffolds for tissue engineering due to their superior biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low cytotoxicity compared to synthetic polymers. Despite these advantages, there remain drawbacks such as unsatisfying mechanical properties or low processability, which hinder natural tissue substitution. Several non-covalent or covalent crosslinking methods induced by chemicals, temperatures, pH, or light sources have been suggested to overcome these limitations. Among them, light-assisted crosslinking has been considered as a promising strategy for fabricating microstructures of scaffolds. This is due to the merits of non-invasiveness, relatively high crosslinking efficiency via light penetration, and easily controllable parameters, including light intensity or exposure time. This review focuses on photo-reactive moieties and their reaction mechanisms, which are widely exploited along with natural polymer and its tissue engineering applications.
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- Seo Hyung Moon
- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biological Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
- *Correspondence: Yun Jung Yang,
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Ma Y, Chen Q, Li W, Su H, Li S, Zhu Y, Zhou J, Feng Z, Liu Z, Mao S, Qiu Y, Wang H, Zhu Z. Spinal cord conduits for spinal cord injury regeneration. ENGINEERED REGENERATION 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.engreg.2022.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Xie M, Lian L, Mu X, Luo Z, Garciamendez-Mijares CE, Zhang Z, López A, Manríquez J, Kuang X, Wu J, Sahoo JK, González FZ, Li G, Tang G, Maharjan S, Guo J, Kaplan DL, Zhang YS. Volumetric additive manufacturing of pristine silk-based (bio)inks. Nat Commun 2023; 14:210. [PMID: 36639727 PMCID: PMC9839706 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-35807-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Volumetric additive manufacturing (VAM) enables fast photopolymerization of three-dimensional constructs by illuminating dynamically evolving light patterns in the entire build volume. However, the lack of bioinks suitable for VAM is a critical limitation. This study reports rapid volumetric (bio)printing of pristine, unmodified silk-based (silk sericin (SS) and silk fibroin (SF)) (bio)inks to form sophisticated shapes and architectures. Of interest, combined with post-fabrication processing, the (bio)printed SS constructs reveal properties including reversible as well as repeated shrinkage and expansion, or shape-memory; whereas the (bio)printed SF constructs exhibit tunable mechanical performances ranging from a few hundred Pa to hundreds of MPa. Both types of silk-based (bio)inks are cytocompatible. This work supplies expanded bioink libraries for VAM and provides a path forward for rapid volumetric manufacturing of silk constructs, towards broadened biomedical applications.
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- Maobin Xie
- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital; School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, P.R. China
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA.
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Gonzalez-Obeso C, Jane Hartzell E, Albert Scheel R, Kaplan DL. Delivering on the promise of recombinant silk-inspired proteins for drug delivery. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 192:114622. [PMID: 36414094 PMCID: PMC9812964 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Effective drug delivery is essential for the success of a medical treatment. Polymeric drug delivery systems (DDSs) are preferred over systemic administration of drugs due to their protection capacity, directed release, and reduced side effects. Among the numerous polymer sources, silks and recombinant silks have drawn significant attention over the past decade as DDSs. Native silk is produced from a variety of organisms, which are then used as sources or guides of genetic material for heterologous expression or engineered designs. Recombinant silks bear the outstanding properties of natural silk, such as processability in aqueous solution, self-assembly, drug loading capacity, drug stabilization/protection, and degradability, while incorporating specific properties beneficial for their success as DDS, such as monodispersity and tailored physicochemical properties. Moreover, the on-demand inclusion of sequences that customize the DDS for the specific application enhances efficiency. Often, inclusion of a drug into a DDS is achieved by simple mixing or diffusion and stabilized by non-specific molecular interactions; however, these interactions can be improved by the incorporation of drug-binding peptide sequences. In this review we provide an overview of native sources for silks and silk sequences, as well as the design and formulation of recombinant silk biomaterials as drug delivery systems in a variety of formats, such as films, hydrogels, porous sponges, or particles.
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- Constancio Gonzalez-Obeso
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, USA.
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Sultan MT, Lee OJ, Lee JS, Park CH. Three-Dimensional Digital Light-Processing Bioprinting Using Silk Fibroin-Based Bio-Ink: Recent Advancements in Biomedical Applications. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10123224. [PMID: 36551978 PMCID: PMC9775525 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10123224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has been developed as a viable method for fabricating functional tissues and organs by precisely spatially arranging biomaterials, cells, and biochemical components in a layer-by-layer fashion. Among the various bioprinting strategies, digital light-processing (DLP) printing has gained enormous attention due to its applications in tissue engineering and biomedical fields. It allows for high spatial resolution and the rapid printing of complex structures. Although bio-ink is a critical aspect of 3D bioprinting, only a few bio-inks have been used for DLP bioprinting in contrast to the number of bio-inks employed for other bioprinters. Recently, silk fibroin (SF), as a natural bio-ink material used for DLP 3D bioprinting, has gained extensive attention with respect to biomedical applications due to its biocompatibility and mechanical properties. This review introduces DLP-based 3D bioprinting, its related technology, and the fabrication process of silk fibroin-based bio-ink. Then, we summarize the applications of DLP 3D bioprinting based on SF-based bio-ink in the tissue engineering and biomedical fields. We also discuss the current limitations and future perspectives of DLP 3D bioprinting using SF-based bio-ink.
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- Md. Tipu Sultan
- Nano-Bio Regenerative Medical Institute (NBRM), College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea
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- Nano-Bio Regenerative Medical Institute (NBRM), College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea
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- Nano-Bio Regenerative Medical Institute (NBRM), College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang 14068, Republic of Korea
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- Nano-Bio Regenerative Medical Institute (NBRM), College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea
- Depratment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Chuncheon 24253, Republic of Korea
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Li Q, Kulikowski J, Doan D, Tertuliano OA, Zeman CJ, Wang MM, Schatz GC, Gu XW. Mechanical nanolattices printed using nanocluster-based photoresists. Science 2022; 378:768-773. [DOI: 10.1126/science.abo6997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Natural materials exhibit emergent mechanical properties as a result of their nanoarchitected, nanocomposite structures with optimized hierarchy, anisotropy, and nanoporosity. Fabrication of such complex systems is currently challenging because high-quality three-dimensional (3D) nanoprinting is mostly limited to simple, homogeneous materials. We report a strategy for the rapid nanoprinting of complex structural nanocomposites using metal nanoclusters. These ultrasmall, quantum-confined nanoclusters function as highly sensitive two-photon activators and simultaneously serve as precursors for mechanical reinforcements and nanoscale porogens. Nanocomposites with complex 3D architectures are printed, as well as structures with tunable, hierarchical, and anisotropic nanoporosity. Nanocluster-polymer nanolattices exhibit high specific strength, energy absorption, deformability, and recoverability. This framework provides a generalizable, versatile approach for the use of photoactive nanomaterials in additive manufacturing of complex systems with emergent mechanical properties.
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- Qi Li
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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Composite silk fibroin hydrogel scaffolds for cartilage tissue regeneration. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.104018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Dai M, Xu K, Xiao D, Zheng Y, Zheng Q, Shen J, Qian Y, Chen W. In Situ Forming Hydrogel as a Tracer and Degradable Lacrimal Plug for Dry Eye Treatment. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2200678. [PMID: 35841368 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202200678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Lacrimal plug is an effective and widely therapeutic strategy to treat dry eye. However, almost all commercialized plugs are fixed in a certain design and associated with many complications, such as spontaneous plug extrusion, epiphora, and granuloma and cannot be traced in the long-term. Herein, a simple in situ forming hydrogel is developed as a tracer and degradable lacrimal plug to achieve the best match with the irregular lacrimal passages. In this strategy, methacrylate-modified silk fibroin (SFMA) is served as a network, and a self-assembled indocyanine green fluorescence tracer nanoparticle (FTN) is embedded as an indicator to develop the hydrogel plug using visible photo-crosslinking. This SFMA/FTN hydrogel plug has excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, which can be noninvasively monitored by near-infrared light. In vivo tests based on dry eye rabbits show that the SFMA/FTN hydrogel plug can completely block the lacrimal passages and greatly improve the various clinical indicators of dry eye. These results demonstrate that the SFMA/FTN hydrogel is suitable as an injectable and degradable lacrimal plug with a long-term tracking function. The work offers a new approach to the development of absorbable plugs for the treatment of dry eye.
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- Mali Dai
- Eye Hospital and School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325001, China
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- Eye Hospital and School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325001, China
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- Eye Hospital and School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325001, China
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- Eye Hospital and School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325001, China
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- Eye Hospital and School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325001, China
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- Eye Hospital and School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325001, China.,Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325001, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325001, China
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- Eye Hospital and School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325001, China
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Bucciarelli A, Motta A. Use of Bombyx mori silk fibroin in tissue engineering: From cocoons to medical devices, challenges, and future perspectives. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 139:212982. [PMID: 35882138 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.212982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Silk fibroin has become a prominent material in tissue engineering (TE) over the last 20 years with almost 10,000 published works spanning in all the TE applications, from skeleton to neuronal regeneration. Fibroin is an extremely versatile biopolymer that, due to its ease of processing, has enabled the development of an entire plethora of materials whose properties and architectures can be tailored to suit target applications. Although the research and development of fibroin TE materials and devices is mature, apart from sutures, only a few medical products made of fibroin are used in the clinical routines. <40 clinical trials of Bombyx mori silk-related products have been reported by the FDA and few of them resulted in a commercialized device. In this review, after explaining the structure and properties of silk fibroin, we provide an overview of both fibroin constructs existing in the literature and fibroin devices used in clinic. Through the comparison of these two categories, we identified the burning issues faced by fibroin products during their translation to the market. Two main aspects will be considered. The first is the standardization of production processes, which leads both to the standardization of the characteristics of the issued device and the correct assessment of its failure. The second is the FDA regulations, which allow new devices to be marketed through the 510(k) clearance by demonstrating their equivalence to a commercialized medical product. The history of some fibroin medical devices will be taken as a case study. Finally, we will outline a roadmap outlining what actions we believe are needed to bring fibroin products to the market.
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- Alessio Bucciarelli
- CNR nanotech, National Council of Research, University Campus Ecotekne, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- BIOtech research centre and European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Via delle Regole 101, 38123 Trento, Italy.
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Yao X, Zou S, Fan S, Niu Q, Zhang Y. Bioinspired silk fibroin materials: From silk building blocks extraction and reconstruction to advanced biomedical applications. Mater Today Bio 2022; 16:100381. [PMID: 36017107 PMCID: PMC9395666 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Silk fibroin has become a promising biomaterial owing to its remarkable mechanical property, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and sufficient supply. However, it is difficult to directly construct materials with other formats except for yarn, fabric and nonwoven based on natural silk. A promising bioinspired strategy is firstly extracting desired building blocks of silk, then reconstructing them into functional regenerated silk fibroin (RSF) materials with controllable formats and structures. This strategy could give it excellent processability and modifiability, thus well meet the diversified needs in biomedical applications. Recently, to engineer RSF materials with properties similar to or beyond the hierarchical structured natural silk, novel extraction and reconstruction strategies have been developed. In this review, we seek to describe varied building blocks of silk at different levels used in biomedical field and their effective extraction and reconstruction strategies. This review also present recent discoveries and research progresses on how these functional RSF biomaterials used in advanced biomedical applications, especially in the fields of cell-material interactions, soft tissue regeneration, and flexible bioelectronic devices. Finally, potential study and application for future opportunities, and current challenges for these bioinspired strategies and corresponding usage were also comprehensively discussed. In this way, it aims to provide valuable references for the design and modification of novel silk biomaterials, and further promote the high-quality-utilization of silk or other biopolymers.
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Tan XH, Liu L, Mitryashkin A, Wang Y, Goh JCH. Silk Fibroin as a Bioink - A Thematic Review of Functionalization Strategies for Bioprinting Applications. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:3242-3270. [PMID: 35786841 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Bioprinting is an emerging tissue engineering technique that has attracted the attention of researchers around the world, for its ability to create tissue constructs that recapitulate physiological function. While the technique has been receiving hype, there are still limitations to the use of bioprinting in practical applications, much of which is due to inappropriate bioink design that is unable to recapitulate complex tissue architecture. Silk fibroin (SF) is an exciting and promising bioink candidate that has been increasingly popular in bioprinting applications because of its processability, biodegradability, and biocompatibility properties. However, due to its lack of optimum gelation properties, functionalization strategies need to be employed so that SF can be effectively used in bioprinting applications. These functionalization strategies are processing methods which allow SF to be compatible with specific bioprinting techniques. Previous literature reviews of SF as a bioink mainly focus on discussing different methods to functionalize SF as a bioink, while a comprehensive review on categorizing SF functional methods according to their potential applications is missing. This paper seeks to discuss and compartmentalize the different strategies used to functionalize SF for bioprinting and categorize the strategies for each bioprinting method (namely, inkjet, extrusion, and light-based bioprinting). By compartmentalizing the various strategies for each printing method, the paper illustrates how each strategy is better suited for a target tissue application. The paper will also discuss applications of SF bioinks in regenerating various tissue types and the challenges and future trends that SF can take in its role as a bioink material.
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- Xuan Hao Tan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Design, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, E7-06-03, Singapore 119276, Singapore.,Integrative Sciences and Engineering Programme, National University of Singapore, University Hall, Tan Chin Tuan Wing, #05-03, 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119077, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Design, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, E7-06-03, Singapore 119276, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Design, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, E7-06-03, Singapore 119276, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Design, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, E7-06-03, Singapore 119276, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Design, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, E7-06-03, Singapore 119276, Singapore.,Integrative Sciences and Engineering Programme, National University of Singapore, University Hall, Tan Chin Tuan Wing, #05-03, 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119077, Singapore.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUHS Tower Block, Level 11, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119288, Singapore
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Photocross-linked silk fibroin/hyaluronic acid hydrogel loaded with hDPSC for pulp regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 215:155-168. [PMID: 35716796 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.06.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The construction of suitable biomaterials for pulp regeneration has always been a major challenge in the field of stomatology. Considering the complex and irregular anatomy of the root canal system, injectable hydrogels have received extensive attention as cell carriers in dental pulp regeneration. Here, we developed an injectable photocrosslinked methacrylylated silk fibroin (RSFMA)/methacrylylated hyaluronic acid (MeHA) composite hydrogel and characterized its physicochemical properties. The biocompatibility of encapsulated human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) was subsequently investigated. With the addition of RSFMA, the pore size of the scaffolds became more regular with negligible change in porosity and exhibited excellent mechanical properties. Furthermore, the low concentration of RSFMA hydrogel in the composite hydrogel had higher cross-linking efficiency. In contrast to MeHA hydrogels, hDPSCs were encapsulated in hydrogels either in the absence or presence of high concentrations of RSFMA. The results indicated that cells in low-concentration RSFMA composite gel presented better growth ability, proliferation ability and osteogenic differentiation ability. This injectable photocrosslinked silk fibroin/hyaluronic acid hydrogel shows great potential in the field of dental pulp tissue engineering.
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Current Understanding of Hydrogel for Drug Release and Tissue Engineering. Gels 2022; 8:gels8050301. [PMID: 35621599 PMCID: PMC9141029 DOI: 10.3390/gels8050301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Due to their good absorption, satisfactory biocompatibility, and high safety, hydrogels have been widely used in the field of biomedicine, including for drug delivery and tissue regeneration. In this review, we introduce the characteristics and crosslinking methods of natural and synthetic hydrogels. Then, we highlight the design and principle of intelligent hydrogels (i.e., responsive hydrogels) used for drug release. Moreover, we introduce the application of the application of hydrogels in drug release and tissue engineering, and the limitations and research directions of hydrogel in drug release and tissue engineering are also considered. We hope that this review can provide a reference for follow-up studies in related fields.
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Silk Fibroin Hydrogels Could Be Therapeutic Biomaterials for Neurological Diseases. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:2076680. [PMID: 35547640 PMCID: PMC9085322 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2076680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Silk fibroin, a natural macromolecular protein without physiological activity, has been widely used in different fields, such as the regeneration of bones, cartilage, nerves, and other tissues. Due to irrevocable neuronal injury, the treatment and prognosis of neurological diseases need to be investigated. Despite attempts to propel neuroprotective therapeutic approaches, numerous attempts to translate effective therapies for brain disease have been largely unsuccessful. As a good candidate for biomedical applications, hydrogels based on silk fibroin effectively amplify their advantages. The ability of nerve tissue regeneration, inflammation regulation, the slow release of drugs, antioxidative stress, regulation of cell death, and hemostasis could lead to a new approach to treating neurological disorders. In this review, we introduced the preparation of SF hydrogels and then delineated the probable mechanism of silk fibroin in the treatment of neurological diseases. Finally, we showed the application of silk fibroin in neurological diseases.
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Hosseinabadi HG, Dogan E, Miri AK, Ionov L. Digital Light Processing Bioprinting Advances for Microtissue Models. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:1381-1395. [PMID: 35357144 PMCID: PMC10700125 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Digital light processing (DLP) bioprinting has been widely introduced as a fast and robust biofabrication method in tissue engineering. The technique holds a great promise for creating tissue models because it can replicate the resolution and complexity of natural tissues and constructs. A DLP system projects 2D images onto layers of bioink using a digital photomask. The resolution of DLP bioprinting strongly depends on the characteristics of the projected light and the photo-cross-linking response of the bioink microenvironment. In this review, we present a summary of DLP fundamentals with a focus on bioink properties, photoinitiator selection, and light characteristics in resolution of bioprinted constructs. A simple guideline is provided for bioengineers interested in using DLP platforms and customizing technical specifications for its design. The literature review reveals the promising future of DLP bioprinting for disease modeling and biofabrication.
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- Hossein Goodarzi Hosseinabadi
- Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Department of Biofabrication, University of Bayreuth, Ludwig Thoma Str. 36A, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
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- Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Department of Biofabrication, University of Bayreuth, Ludwig Thoma Str. 36A, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany
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Liu J, Su C, Chen Y, Tian S, Lu C, Huang W, Lv Q. Current Understanding of the Applications of Photocrosslinked Hydrogels in Biomedical Engineering. Gels 2022; 8:gels8040216. [PMID: 35448118 PMCID: PMC9026461 DOI: 10.3390/gels8040216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Hydrogel materials have great application value in biomedical engineering. Among them, photocrosslinked hydrogels have attracted much attention due to their variety and simple convenient preparation methods. Here, we provide a systematic review of the biomedical-engineering applications of photocrosslinked hydrogels. First, we introduce the types of photocrosslinked hydrogel monomers, and the methods for preparation of photocrosslinked hydrogels with different morphologies are summarized. Subsequently, various biomedical applications of photocrosslinked hydrogels are reviewed. Finally, some shortcomings and development directions for photocrosslinked hydrogels are considered and proposed. This paper is designed to give researchers in related fields a systematic understanding of photocrosslinked hydrogels and provide inspiration to seek new development directions for studies of photocrosslinked hydrogels or related materials.
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- Juan Liu
- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China; (J.L.); (C.S.); (Y.C.); (S.T.); (C.L.)
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- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China; (J.L.); (C.S.); (Y.C.); (S.T.); (C.L.)
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- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China; (J.L.); (C.S.); (Y.C.); (S.T.); (C.L.)
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- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China; (J.L.); (C.S.); (Y.C.); (S.T.); (C.L.)
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- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China; (J.L.); (C.S.); (Y.C.); (S.T.); (C.L.)
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- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China; (J.L.); (C.S.); (Y.C.); (S.T.); (C.L.)
- Correspondence: (W.H.); (Q.L.)
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- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China; (J.L.); (C.S.); (Y.C.); (S.T.); (C.L.)
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources Chemistry and Biotechnology, Yulin 537000, China
- Correspondence: (W.H.); (Q.L.)
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Mu X, Gonzalez-Obeso C, Xia Z, Sahoo JK, Li G, Cebe P, Zhang YS, Kaplan DL. 3D Printing of Monolithic Proteinaceous Cantilevers Using Regenerated Silk Fibroin. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27072148. [PMID: 35408547 PMCID: PMC9000323 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Silk fibroin, regenerated from Bombyx mori, has shown considerable promise as a printable, aqueous-based ink using a bioinspired salt-bath system in our previous work. Here, we further developed and characterized silk fibroin inks that exhibit concentration-dependent fluorescence spectra at the molecular level. These insights supported extrusion-based 3D printing using concentrated silk fibroin solutions as printing inks. 3D monolithic proteinaceous structures with high aspect ratios were successfully printed using these approaches, including cantilevers only supported at one end. This work provides further insight and broadens the utility of 3D printing with silk fibroin inks for the microfabrication of proteinaceous structures.
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- Xuan Mu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA; (X.M.); (C.G.-O.); (Z.X.); (J.K.S.); (G.L.)
- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA; (X.M.); (C.G.-O.); (Z.X.); (J.K.S.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA; (X.M.); (C.G.-O.); (Z.X.); (J.K.S.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA; (X.M.); (C.G.-O.); (Z.X.); (J.K.S.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA; (X.M.); (C.G.-O.); (Z.X.); (J.K.S.); (G.L.)
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA;
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
- Correspondence: (Y.S.Z.); (D.L.K.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA; (X.M.); (C.G.-O.); (Z.X.); (J.K.S.); (G.L.)
- Correspondence: (Y.S.Z.); (D.L.K.)
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Mu X, Yuen JSK, Choi J, Zhang Y, Cebe P, Jiang X, Zhang YS, Kaplan DL. Conformation-driven strategy for resilient and functional protein materials. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2022; 119:e2115523119. [PMID: 35074913 PMCID: PMC8795527 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2115523119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The exceptional elastic resilience of some protein materials underlies essential biomechanical functions with broad interest in biomedical fields. However, molecular design of elastic resilience is restricted to amino acid sequences of a handful of naturally occurring resilient proteins such as resilin and elastin. Here, we exploit non-resilin/elastin sequences that adopt kinetically stabilized, random coil-dominated conformations to achieve near-perfect resilience comparable with that of resilin and elastin. We also show a direct correlation between resilience and Raman-characterized protein conformations. Furthermore, we demonstrate that metastable conformation of proteins enables the construction of mechanically graded protein materials that exhibit spatially controlled conformations and resilience. These results offer insights into molecular mechanisms of protein elastomers and outline a general conformation-driven strategy for developing resilient and functional protein materials.
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- Xuan Mu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155;
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Khosropanah MH, Vaghasloo MA, Shakibaei M, Mueller AL, Kajbafzadeh AM, Amani L, Haririan I, Azimzadeh A, Hassannejad Z, Zolbin MM. Biomedical applications of silkworm (Bombyx Mori) proteins in regenerative medicine (a narrative review). J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2021; 16:91-109. [PMID: 34808032 DOI: 10.1002/term.3267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Silk worm (Bombyx Mori) protein, have been considered as potential materials for a variety of advanced engineering and biomedical applications for decades. Recently, silkworm silk has gained significant importance in research attention mainly because of its remarkable and exceptional mechanical properties. Silk has already been shown to have unique interactions with cells in tissues through bio-recognition units. The natural silk contains fibroin and sericin and has been used in various tissues of the human body (skin, bone, nerve, and so on). Besides, silk also still has anti-cancer, anti-tyrosinase, anti-coagulant, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-diabetic properties. This article is supposed to describe the diverse biomedical capabilities of B. Mori silk as the appropriate biomaterial among the assorted natural and artificial polymers that are presently accessible, and ideal for usage in regenerative medicine fields.
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- Mohammad Hossein Khosropanah
- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group and Tumor Biology, Chair of Vegetative Anatomy, Institute of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group and Tumor Biology, Chair of Vegetative Anatomy, Institute of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Center of Excellence, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Medical Biomaterials Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy and Department of Pharmaceutics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Center of Excellence, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Center of Excellence, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Center of Excellence, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Wang D, Zhang L, Xu L, Zhang X, Cheng C, Zhang A. Bionic Polyurethane with a Reversible Core-Sheath for Real-Time On-Demand Performance Adjustment and Fluorescence Self-Reflection. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:54375-54385. [PMID: 34729980 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c16264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Smart materials that can respond to external stimuli have attracted considerable scientific interest and achieved fruitful results with the advancement of research. However, materials with adjustable performance and which could be intervened on-demand through stimulation are still rarely mentioned. Furthermore, most of these materials published so far usually require high temperature or the assistance of catalysts to change the structure and adjust their performance, and the process is always irreversible. Herein, we proposed an anthracene-functionalized novel polyurethane with adjustable performance and fluorescence self-reflection inspired by shellfish. Anthracene was used as a dynamic group to make the polymer chain structure topologically isomerize after UV exposure, finally constructing a reversible core-sheath in a homogeneous polymer. Moreover, this process is catalyst-free and has strong spatiotemporal controllability. The appearance of the reversible core-sheath structure could achieve the performance adjustment of materials, and the strength can be increased easily in real time and on-demand by UV light exposure. Through selective irradiation, spatial control stiffening of this material can also be realized. In addition, the performance can also be self-reflected through the fluorescence to realize the performance that is visualizable. This work dramatically simplifies the requirements and conditions for material performance adjustment while expanding the versatility and applications in intelligent materials such as artificial muscles, variably flexible electronic devices, heterogeneous materials, 4D printing, and what may be discovered in the future.
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- Dong Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Polymers Materials Engineering of China, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymers Materials Engineering of China, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymers Materials Engineering of China, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymers Materials Engineering of China, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymers Materials Engineering of China, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymers Materials Engineering of China, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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Zennifer A, Manivannan S, Sethuraman S, Kumbar SG, Sundaramurthi D. 3D bioprinting and photocrosslinking: emerging strategies & future perspectives. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 134:112576. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Veiga A, Silva IV, Duarte MM, Oliveira AL. Current Trends on Protein Driven Bioinks for 3D Printing. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:1444. [PMID: 34575521 PMCID: PMC8471984 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13091444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In the last decade, three-dimensional (3D) extrusion bioprinting has been on the top trend for innovative technologies in the field of biomedical engineering. In particular, protein-based bioinks such as collagen, gelatin, silk fibroin, elastic, fibrin and protein complexes based on decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) are receiving increasing attention. This current interest is the result of protein's tunable properties, biocompatibility, environmentally friendly nature and possibility to provide cells with the adequate cues, mimicking the extracellular matrix's function. In this review we describe the most relevant stages of the development of a protein-driven bioink. The most popular formulations, molecular weights and extraction methods are covered. The different crosslinking methods used in protein bioinks, the formulation with other polymeric systems or molecules of interest as well as the bioprinting settings are herein highlighted. The cell embedding procedures, the in vitro, in vivo, in situ studies and final applications are also discussed. Finally, we approach the development and optimization of bioinks from a sequential perspective, discussing the relevance of each parameter during the pre-processing, processing, and post-processing stages of technological development. Through this approach the present review expects to provide, in a sequential manner, helpful methodological guidelines for the development of novel bioinks.
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- Anabela Veiga
- CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina—Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal; (A.V.); (I.V.S.); (M.M.D.)
- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal
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- CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina—Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal; (A.V.); (I.V.S.); (M.M.D.)
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- CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina—Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal; (A.V.); (I.V.S.); (M.M.D.)
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- CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina—Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal; (A.V.); (I.V.S.); (M.M.D.)
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Tsurkan D, Simon P, Schimpf C, Motylenko M, Rafaja D, Roth F, Inosov DS, Makarova AA, Stepniak I, Petrenko I, Springer A, Langer E, Kulbakov AA, Avdeev M, Stefankiewicz AR, Heimler K, Kononchuk O, Hippmann S, Kaiser D, Viehweger C, Rogoll A, Voronkina A, Kovalchuk V, Bazhenov VV, Galli R, Rahimi-Nasrabadi M, Molodtsov SL, Rahimi P, Falahi S, Joseph Y, Vogt C, Vyalikh DV, Bertau M, Ehrlich H. Extreme Biomimetics: Designing of the First Nanostructured 3D Spongin-Atacamite Composite and its Application. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2101682. [PMID: 34085323 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202101682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The design of new composite materials using extreme biomimetics is of crucial importance for bioinspired materials science. Further progress in research and application of these new materials is impossible without understanding the mechanisms of formation, as well as structural features at the molecular and nano-level. It presents a challenge to obtain a holistic understanding of the mechanisms underlying the interaction of organic and inorganic phases under conditions of harsh chemical reactions for biopolymers. Yet, an understanding of these mechanisms can lead to the development of unusual-but functional-hybrid materials. In this work, a key way of designing centimeter-scale macroporous 3D composites, using renewable marine biopolymer spongin and a model industrial solution that simulates the highly toxic copper-containing waste generated in the production of printed circuit boards worldwide, is proposed. A new spongin-atacamite composite material is developed and its structure is confirmed using neutron diffraction, X-ray diffraction, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy/selected-area electron diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy, and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. The formation mechanism for this material is also proposed. This study provides experimental evidence suggesting multifunctional applicability of the designed composite in the development of 3D constructed sensors, catalysts, and antibacterial filter systems.
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- Dmitry Tsurkan
- Institut of Electronic- und Sensor Materials, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Gustav-Zeuner-Str. 3, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Max-Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids, Nöthnitzer Str. 40, 01187, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Materials Science, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institute of Materials Science, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institute of Materials Science, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Physics, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institute of Solid State and Materials Physics, TU Dresden, D-01069, Dresden, Germany
- Dresden-Würzburg Cluster of Excellence on Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter (ct.qmat), TU Dresden, D-01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Free University of Berlin, D-14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry and Technical Electrochemistry, Poznan University of Technology, ul. Berdychowo 4, Poznan, 60-965, Poland
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- Institut of Electronic- und Sensor Materials, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Gustav-Zeuner-Str. 3, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Medizinische Biologie und Elektronenmikroskopisches Zentrum (EMZ), Strempelstraße 14, 18057, Rostock, Germany
- Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Strempelstraße 14, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute of Semiconductors and Microsystems, TU Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Solid State and Materials Physics, TU Dresden, D-01069, Dresden, Germany
- Dresden-Würzburg Cluster of Excellence on Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter (ct.qmat), TU Dresden, D-01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, New Illawarra Road, Lucas Heights, NSW, 2234, Australia
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- Center for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Leipziger Str. 29, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institute of Chemical Technology, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Leipziger Straße 29, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institute of Chemical Technology, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Leipziger Straße 29, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institute of Chemical Technology, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Leipziger Straße 29, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Leipziger Str. 29, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Leipziger Str. 29, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, 21018, Ukraine
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, 21018, Ukraine
- Department of Microbiology, National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, 21018, Ukraine
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Sensoring and Monitoring - Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1951683759, Iran
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1951683759, Iran
- Saint-Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics, ITMO University, St. Petersburg, 197101, Russia
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- Institute of Experimental Physics, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
- European XFEL GmbH, Holzkoppel 4, 22869, Schenefeld, Germany
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- Institut of Electronic- und Sensor Materials, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Gustav-Zeuner-Str. 3, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institut of Electronic- und Sensor Materials, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Gustav-Zeuner-Str. 3, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institut of Electronic- und Sensor Materials, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Gustav-Zeuner-Str. 3, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Leipziger Str. 29, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC), Donostia-San Sebastián, 20018, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao, 48011, Spain
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- Institute of Chemical Technology, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Leipziger Straße 29, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
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- Institut of Electronic- und Sensor Materials, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Gustav-Zeuner-Str. 3, 09599, Freiberg, Germany
- Center for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
- Centre for Climate Change Research, Toronto, ON, M4P 1J4, Canada
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, ICUBE-University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, ON, L5L 1C6, Canada
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