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Das S, Jegadeesan JT, Basu B. Gelatin Methacryloyl (GelMA)-Based Biomaterial Inks: Process Science for 3D/4D Printing and Current Status. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:2156-2221. [PMID: 38507816 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Tissue engineering for injured tissue replacement and regeneration has been a subject of investigation over the last 30 years, and there has been considerable interest in using additive manufacturing to achieve these goals. Despite such efforts, many key questions remain unanswered, particularly in the area of biomaterial selection for these applications as well as quantitative understanding of the process science. The strategic utilization of biological macromolecules provides a versatile approach to meet diverse requirements in 3D printing, such as printability, buildability, and biocompatibility. These molecules play a pivotal role in both physical and chemical cross-linking processes throughout the biofabrication, contributing significantly to the overall success of the 3D printing process. Among the several bioprintable materials, gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) has been widely utilized for diverse tissue engineering applications, with some degree of success. In this context, this review will discuss the key bioengineering approaches to identify the gelation and cross-linking strategies that are appropriate to control the rheology, printability, and buildability of biomaterial inks. This review will focus on the GelMA as the structural (scaffold) biomaterial for different tissues and as a potential carrier vehicle for the transport of living cells as well as their maintenance and viability in the physiological system. Recognizing the importance of printability toward shape fidelity and biophysical properties, a major focus in this review has been to discuss the qualitative and quantitative impact of the key factors, including microrheological, viscoelastic, gelation, shear thinning properties of biomaterial inks, and printing parameters, in particular, reference to 3D extrusion printing of GelMA-based biomaterial inks. Specifically, we emphasize the different possibilities to regulate mechanical, swelling, biodegradation, and cellular functionalities of GelMA-based bio(material) inks, by hybridization techniques, including different synthetic and natural biopolymers, inorganic nanofillers, and microcarriers. At the close, the potential possibility of the integration of experimental data sets and artificial intelligence/machine learning approaches is emphasized to predict the printability, shape fidelity, or biophysical properties of GelMA bio(material) inks for clinically relevant tissues.
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- Soumitra Das
- Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India 560012
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- Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India 560012
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Bedir T, Baykara D, Yildirim R, Calikoglu Koyuncu AC, Sahin A, Kaya E, Tinaz GB, Insel MA, Topuzogulları M, Gunduz O, Ustundag CB, Narayan R. Three-Dimensional-Printed GelMA-KerMA Composite Patches as an Innovative Platform for Potential Tissue Engineering of Tympanic Membrane Perforations. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:563. [PMID: 38607098 PMCID: PMC11013928 DOI: 10.3390/nano14070563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Tympanic membrane (TM) perforations, primarily induced by middle ear infections, the introduction of foreign objects into the ear, and acoustic trauma, lead to hearing abnormalities and ear infections. We describe the design and fabrication of a novel composite patch containing photocrosslinkable gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) and keratin methacryloyl (KerMA) hydrogels. GelMA-KerMA patches containing conical microneedles in their design were developed using the digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing approach. Following this, the patches were biofunctionalized by applying a coaxial coating with PVA nanoparticles loaded with gentamicin (GEN) and fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) with the Electrohydrodynamic Atomization (EHDA) method. The developed nanoparticle-coated 3D-printed patches were evaluated in terms of their chemical, morphological, mechanical, swelling, and degradation behavior. In addition, the GEN and FGF-2 release profiles, antimicrobial properties, and biocompatibility of the patches were examined in vitro. The morphological assessment verified the successful fabrication and nanoparticle coating of the 3D-printed GelMA-KerMA patches. The outcomes of antibacterial tests demonstrated that GEN@PVA/GelMA-KerMA patches exhibited substantial antibacterial efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli. Furthermore, cell culture studies revealed that GelMA-KerMA patches were biocompatible with human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hADMSC) and supported cell attachment and proliferation without any cytotoxicity. These findings indicated that biofunctional 3D-printed GelMA-KerMA patches have the potential to be a promising therapeutic approach for addressing TM perforations.
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- Tuba Bedir
- Center for Nanotechnology and Biomaterials Application and Research (NBUAM), Marmara University, Istanbul 34722, Turkey; (T.B.); (D.B.); (A.C.C.K.); (O.G.)
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Marmara University, Istanbul 34722, Turkey
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Biomaterials Application and Research (NBUAM), Marmara University, Istanbul 34722, Turkey; (T.B.); (D.B.); (A.C.C.K.); (O.G.)
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Marmara University, Istanbul 34722, Turkey
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Biomaterials Application and Research (NBUAM), Marmara University, Istanbul 34722, Turkey; (T.B.); (D.B.); (A.C.C.K.); (O.G.)
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Marmara University, Istanbul 34722, Turkey
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Biomaterials Application and Research (NBUAM), Marmara University, Istanbul 34722, Turkey; (T.B.); (D.B.); (A.C.C.K.); (O.G.)
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Marmara University, Istanbul 34722, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul 34722, Turkey;
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- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Marmara University, Istanbul 34668, Turkey; (E.K.); (G.B.T.)
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- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Marmara University, Istanbul 34668, Turkey; (E.K.); (G.B.T.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul 34210, Turkey;
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul 34210, Turkey;
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Biomaterials Application and Research (NBUAM), Marmara University, Istanbul 34722, Turkey; (T.B.); (D.B.); (A.C.C.K.); (O.G.)
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Marmara University, Istanbul 34722, Turkey
- Health Biotechnology Joint Research and Application Center of Excellence, Istanbul 34220, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul 34210, Turkey;
- Health Biotechnology Joint Research and Application Center of Excellence, Istanbul 34220, Turkey
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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Yoon J, Han H, Jang J. Nanomaterials-incorporated hydrogels for 3D bioprinting technology. NANO CONVERGENCE 2023; 10:52. [PMID: 37968379 PMCID: PMC10651626 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-023-00402-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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In the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, various hydrogels derived from the extracellular matrix have been utilized for creating engineered tissues and implantable scaffolds. While these hydrogels hold immense promise in the healthcare landscape, conventional bioinks based on ECM hydrogels face several challenges, particularly in terms of lacking the necessary mechanical properties required for 3D bioprinting process. To address these limitations, researchers are actively exploring novel nanomaterial-reinforced ECM hydrogels for both mechanical and functional aspects. In this review, we focused on discussing recent advancements in the fabrication of engineered tissues and monitoring systems using nanobioinks and nanomaterials via 3D bioprinting technology. We highlighted the synergistic benefits of combining numerous nanomaterials into ECM hydrogels and imposing geometrical effects by 3D bioprinting technology. Furthermore, we also elaborated on critical issues remaining at the moment, such as the inhomogeneous dispersion of nanomaterials and consequent technical and practical issues, in the fabrication of complex 3D structures with nanobioinks and nanomaterials. Finally, we elaborated on plausible outlooks for facilitating the use of nanomaterials in biofabrication and advancing the function of engineered tissues.
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- Jungbin Yoon
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea
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- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea.
- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea.
- Department of Convergence IT Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea.
- Institute of Convergence Science, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
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Chen H, Lin YM, Bupphathong S, Lim J, Huang JE, Huang W, Hsieh TAS, Lin CH. Synthesis of Silanized Bioactive Glass/Gelatin Methacrylate (GelMA/Si-BG) composite hydrogel for Bone Tissue Engineering Application. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 147:106159. [PMID: 37797555 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106159] [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: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Bioactive glass (BG) has been widely employed in the field of bone tissue engineering owing to its osteoconductive properties. These properties increase the stiffness and bioactivity of polymeric hydrogels, making them ideal for the repair, replacement, and regeneration of damaged bones. In this study, we investigated the effects of incorporating silanized 45S5 bioactive glass (Si-BG) into gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogel (GelMA/Si-BG) for potential bone tissue engineering. Our findings revealed that crosslinking GelMA with Si-BG had a striking increase in bioactivity with and without osteogenic induction of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) when compared to GelMA/BG hydrogels. Meanwhile, both GelMA/Si-BG and GelMA/BG hydrogels were able to maintain the cell viability of hMSC for up to 14 days. Additionally, GelMA/Si-BG hydrogels were shown to have a significantly higher compressive modulus than GelMA/BG hydrogels. This study has demonstrated the introduction of silanized 45S5 BG into GelMA hydrogel bioactivity and mechanical properties of GelMA hydrogels, exemplifying the potential application of silanization of BG in bone tissue engineering.
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- Hsuan Chen
- Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, 112304, Taiwan; Department of Stomatology, Taipei Veterans Hospital, Taipei, 11221, Taiwan; Institute of Oral Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, 112304, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan; High-value Biomaterials Research and Commercialization Center, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, 10608, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthodontics, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, 07103, USA
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
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Guo W, Li B, Li P, Zhao L, You H, Long Y. Review on vat photopolymerization additive manufacturing of bioactive ceramic bone scaffolds. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:9572-9596. [PMID: 37727909 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01236k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Bone defects frequently occur in clinical settings due to trauma, disease, tumors, and other causes. The clinical use of autologous bones and allograft bone, however, has several limitations, such as limited sources, donor site morbidity, and immunological rejection. Nevertheless, there is newfound hope for regenerating and repairing bone defects through the development and integration of bone tissue engineering scaffold and additive manufacturing (AM) technology, also known as 3D printing. In particular, vat photopolymerization (VPP)-AM of bioactive ceramic bone scaffolds has garnered significant interest from interdisciplinary researchers in recent years. On the one hand, VPP-AM demonstrates clear advantages in printing accuracy and speed compared to other AM and non-AM technologies. On the other hand, bioactive ceramic materials exhibit superior bioactivity, biodegradability, and mechanical properties compared to metals, polymers, and bioinert ceramics, making them one of the most promising biomaterials for developing bone scaffolds. This paper reviews the research progress of VPP-AM of bioactive ceramic bone scaffolds, covering the process principles of various VPP-AM technologies, the performance requirements and preparation process of VPP ceramic slurry, the VPP process of bioactive ceramic bone scaffolds, and the research progress on different material types of VPP bioactive ceramic scaffolds. Firstly, we provide a brief introduction to the process principles and medical applications of various VPP technologies. Secondly, we explore the composition of the VPP ceramic slurry system, discussing the function of various components and their effects on printing quality. Thirdly, we delve into the performance requirements of bone scaffolds and summarize the research progress of VPP bioactive ceramic bone scaffolds of various material types including hydroxyapatite (HA), tricalcium phosphate (TCP), bioglass (BG), etc.; Finally, we discuss the challenges currently faced by VPP-AM bioactive ceramic bone scaffolds and propose possible development directions for the future.
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- Wang Guo
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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Duru İ, Büyük NI, Köse GT, Marques DW, Bruce KA, Martin JR, Ege D. Incorporating the Antioxidant Fullerenol into Calcium Phosphate Bone Cements Increases Cellular Osteogenesis without Compromising Physical Cement Characteristics. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2023; 25:2300301. [PMID: 37982016 PMCID: PMC10656051 DOI: 10.1002/adem.202300301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Herein, fullerenol (Ful), a highly water-soluble derivative of C60 fullerene with demonstrated antioxidant activity, is incorporated into calcium phosphate cements (CPCs) to enhance their osteogenic ability. CPCs with added carboxymethyl cellulose/gelatin (CMC/Gel) are doped with biocompatible Ful particles at concentrations of 0.02, 0.04, and 0.1 wt v%-1 and evaluated for Ful-mediated mechanical performance, antioxidant activity, and in vitro cellular osteogenesis. CMC/gel cements with the highest Ful concentration decrease setting times due to increased hydrogen bonding from Ful's hydroxyl groups. In vitro studies of reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging with CMC/gel cements demonstrate potent antioxidant activity with Ful incorporation and cement scavenging capacity is highest for 0.02 and 0.04 wt v%-1 Ful. In vitro cytotoxicity studies reveal that 0.02 and 0.04 wt v%-1 Ful cements also protect cellular viability. Finally, increase of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and expression of runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) in MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast cells treated with low-dose Ful cements demonstrate Ful-mediated osteogenic differentiation. These results strongly indicate that the osteogenic abilities of Ful-loaded cements are correlated with their antioxidant activity levels. Overall, this study demonstrates exciting potential of Fullerenol as an antioxidant and proosteogenic additive for improving the performance of calcium phosphate cements in bone reconstruction procedures.
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- İlayda Duru
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering Boğaziçi University Rasathane Street, Üsküdar, İstanbul 34684, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering Faculty of Engineering Yeditepe University Ataşehir, İstanbul 34755, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering Faculty of Engineering Yeditepe University Ataşehir, İstanbul 34755, Turkey
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering College of Engineering and Applied Science University of Cincinnati Cincinnati 45236, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering College of Engineering and Applied Science University of Cincinnati Cincinnati 45236, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering College of Engineering and Applied Science University of Cincinnati Cincinnati 45236, OH, USA
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering Boğaziçi University Rasathane Street, Üsküdar, İstanbul 34684, Turkey
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Ma J, Zhao S, Li Y, Hu J, Zhang L, Zhou X, Yan L. Stereoscopic projection lithography based 3D printing with high precision for advanced tissue engineering application. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1074157. [DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1074157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The emergence of tissue engineering technology provides an option for the treatment of early organ and tissue lesions by combination of biomimetic scaffolds and stem cells. Stereoscopic projection lithography is utilized broadly in varied application areas due to its high-precision, resolution, and efficiency features. It can be used to fabricate and manufacture complex scaffolds with hierarchical construct, which are highly suitable for advanced tissue engineering application. In current work, gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) was synthesized and fabricated to bioactive scaffold because of its excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability by using stereoscopic projection lithography based 3D printer (YC-M3D-10). The scaffold displayed multilayered micro structures that supported stem cell growth and promoted cell proliferation. The results demonstrated that the cells proliferated significantly on the printed GelMA scaffold after 6 days. Moreover, GelMA scaffolds can promote cell proliferation and show great prospects in future tissue engineering applications.
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Leu Alexa R, Cucuruz A, Ghițulică CD, Voicu G, Stamat (Balahura) LR, Dinescu S, Vlasceanu GM, Iovu H, Serafim A, Ianchis R, Ciocan LT, Costache M. 3D Printed Composite Scaffolds of GelMA and Hydroxyapatite Nanopowders Doped with Mg/Zn Ions to Evaluate the Expression of Genes and Proteins of Osteogenic Markers. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3420. [PMID: 36234548 PMCID: PMC9565580 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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As bone diseases and defects are constantly increasing, the improvement of bone regeneration techniques is constantly evolving. The main purpose of this scientific study was to obtain and investigate biomaterials that can be used in tissue engineering. In this respect, nanocomposite inks of GelMA modified with hydroxyapatite (HA) substituted with Mg and Zn were developed. Using a 3D bioprinting technique, scaffolds with varying shapes and dimensions were obtained. The following analyses were used in order to study the nanocomposite materials and scaffolds obtained by the 3D printing technique: Fourier transform infrared spectrometry and X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and micro-computed tomography (Micro-CT). The swelling and dissolvability of each scaffold were also studied. Biological studies, osteopontin (OPN), and osterix (OSX) gene expression evaluations were confirmed at the protein levels, using immunofluorescence coupled with confocal microscopy. These findings suggest the positive effect of magnesium and zinc on the osteogenic differentiation process. OSX fluorescent staining also confirmed the capacity of GelMA-HM5 and GelMA-HZ5 to support osteogenesis, especially of the magnesium enriched scaffold.
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- Rebeca Leu Alexa
- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, Department of Bioresources and Polymer Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Faculty of Medical Engineering, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Splaiul Independenței, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Splaiul Independenței, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, University of Bucharest, 90 Panduri Street, 050663 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Faculty of Medical Engineering, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, Department of Bioresources and Polymer Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Splaiul Independentei no.54, 050094 Bucharest, Romania
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- Advanced Polymer Materials Group, Department of Bioresources and Polymer Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- National R-D Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry ICECHIM—Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 202, 6th District, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Prosthetics Technology and Dental Materials, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari Street, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Splaiul Independenței, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, University of Bucharest, 90 Panduri Street, 050663 Bucharest, Romania
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Bupphathong S, Quiroz C, Huang W, Chung PF, Tao HY, Lin CH. Gelatin Methacrylate Hydrogel for Tissue Engineering Applications—A Review on Material Modifications. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15020171. [PMID: 35215284 PMCID: PMC8878046 DOI: 10.3390/ph15020171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
To recreate or substitute tissue in vivo is a complicated endeavor that requires biomaterials that can mimic the natural tissue environment. Gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) is created through covalent bonding of naturally derived polymer gelatin and methacrylic groups. Due to its biocompatibility, GelMA receives a lot of attention in the tissue engineering research field. Additionally, GelMA has versatile physical properties that allow a broad range of modifications to enhance the interaction between the material and the cells. In this review, we look at recent modifications of GelMA with naturally derived polymers, nanomaterials, and growth factors, focusing on recent developments for vascular tissue engineering and wound healing applications. Compared to polymers and nanoparticles, the modifications that embed growth factors show better mechanical properties and better cell migration, stimulating vascular development and a structure comparable to the natural-extracellular matrix.
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- Sasinan Bupphathong
- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan; (S.B.); (H.-Y.T.)
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- International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan;
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- Department of Orthodontics, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ 07103, USA;
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan; (S.B.); (H.-Y.T.)
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan; (S.B.); (H.-Y.T.)
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