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Lu P, Ruan D, Huang M, Tian M, Zhu K, Gan Z, Xiao Z. Harnessing the potential of hydrogels for advanced therapeutic applications: current achievements and future directions. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2024; 9:166. [PMID: 38945949 PMCID: PMC11214942 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-024-01852-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
Abstract
The applications of hydrogels have expanded significantly due to their versatile, highly tunable properties and breakthroughs in biomaterial technologies. In this review, we cover the major achievements and the potential of hydrogels in therapeutic applications, focusing primarily on two areas: emerging cell-based therapies and promising non-cell therapeutic modalities. Within the context of cell therapy, we discuss the capacity of hydrogels to overcome the existing translational challenges faced by mainstream cell therapy paradigms, provide a detailed discussion on the advantages and principal design considerations of hydrogels for boosting the efficacy of cell therapy, as well as list specific examples of their applications in different disease scenarios. We then explore the potential of hydrogels in drug delivery, physical intervention therapies, and other non-cell therapeutic areas (e.g., bioadhesives, artificial tissues, and biosensors), emphasizing their utility beyond mere delivery vehicles. Additionally, we complement our discussion on the latest progress and challenges in the clinical application of hydrogels and outline future research directions, particularly in terms of integration with advanced biomanufacturing technologies. This review aims to present a comprehensive view and critical insights into the design and selection of hydrogels for both cell therapy and non-cell therapies, tailored to meet the therapeutic requirements of diverse diseases and situations.
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Affiliation(s)
- Peilin Lu
- Nanomedicine Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, PR China
- Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional Radiology, and Laboratory of Interventional Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510260, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Guangzhou Institute for Respiratory Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, PR China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional Radiology, and Laboratory of Interventional Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510260, PR China
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- Department of Stomatology, Chengdu Second People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610021, PR China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional Radiology, and Laboratory of Interventional Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510260, PR China.
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, PR China.
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- Nanomedicine Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, PR China.
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Xia Y, Cao K, Jia R, Chen X, Wu Y, Wang Y, Cheng Z, Xia H, Xu Y, Xie Z. Tetramethylpyrazine-loaded liposomes surrounded by hydrogel based on sodium alginate and chitosan as a multifunctional drug delivery System for treatment of atopic dermatitis. Eur J Pharm Sci 2024; 193:106680. [PMID: 38128842 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106680] [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: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
Abstract
Tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) has low bioavailability due to its fast metabolism and short half-life, which is not conducive to transdermal treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). Therefore, in this study, TMP was encapsulated into liposomes (Lip) by film dispersion method, and then the surface of Lip was modified by sodium alginate (ALG) and chitosan (CS). The tetramethylpyrazine-loaded liposomes in sodium alginate chitosan hydrogel called T-Lip-AC hydrogel. In vitro experiments, we found that T-Lip-AC hydrogel not only had the antibacterial effect of CS, but also enhanced the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of TMP. In addition, T-Lip-AC hydrogel could also provide a moist healing environment for AD dry skin and produce better skin permeability, and can also achieve sustained drug release, which is conducive to the treatment of AD. The lesions induced by 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene were used as the AD lesions model to test the therapeutic effect of the T-Lip-AC hydrogel on AD in vivo. The studies have showed that T-Lip-AC hydrogel could effectively promote wound healing. Therefore, we have developed a T-Lip-AC hydrogel as multifunctional hydrogel drug delivery system, which could become an effective, safe and novel alternative treatment method for treating AD.
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- Ying Xia
- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China.
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- Zhaoke (Hefei) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Hefei, 230088, China
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- Anhui Institute for Food and Drug Control, Hefei, 230051, China
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Priddy-Arrington TR, Edwards RE, Colley CE, Nguyen MM, Hamilton-Adaire T, Caldorera-Moore ME. Characterization and Optimization of Injectable In Situ Crosslinked Chitosan-Genipin Hydrogels. Macromol Biosci 2023; 23:e2200505. [PMID: 37018447 PMCID: PMC10389758 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200505] [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: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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In recent years, there has been an increased interest in injectable, in situ crosslinking hydrogels due to their minimally invasive application and ability to conform to their environment. Current in situ crosslinking chitosan hydrogels are either mechanically robust with poor biocompatibility and limited biodegradation due to toxic crosslinking agents or the hydrogels are mechanically weak and undergo biodegradation too rapidly due to insufficient crosslinking. Herein, the authors developed and characterized a thermally-driven, injectable chitosan-genipin hydrogel capable of in situ crosslinking at 37 °C that is mechanically robust, biodegradable, and maintain high biocompatibility. The natural crosslinker genipin is utilized as a thermally-driven, non-toxic crosslinking agent. The chitosan-genipin hydrogel's crosslinking kinetics, injectability, viscoelasticity, swelling and pH response, and biocompatibility against human keratinocyte cells are characterized. The developed chitosan-genipin hydrogels are successfully crosslinked at 37 °C, demonstrating temperature sensitivity. The hydrogels maintained a high percentage of swelling over several weeks before degrading in biologically relevant environments, demonstrating mechanical stability while remaining biodegradable. Long-term cell viability studies demonstrated that chitosan-genipin hydrogels have excellent biocompatibility over 7 days, including during the hydrogel crosslinking phase. Overall, these findings support the development of an injectable, in situ crosslinking chitosan-genipin hydrogel for minimally invasive biomedical applications.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 71272, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 71272, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 71272, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 71272, USA
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Drebezghova V, Hakil F, Grimaud R, Gojzewski H, Vancso GJ, Nardin C. Initial bacterial retention on polydimethylsiloxane of various stiffnesses: The relevance of modulus (mis)match. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Priddy-Arrington TR, Ward MS, Edwards RE, Caldorera-Moore ME. Proactive biomaterials for chronic wound management and treatment. CURRENT OPINION IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cobme.2021.100327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Huamani-Palomino RG, Córdova BM, Pichilingue L. ER, Venâncio T, Valderrama AC. Functionalization of an Alginate-Based Material by Oxidation and Reductive Amination. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13020255. [PMID: 33466684 PMCID: PMC7828833 DOI: 10.3390/polym13020255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
Abstract
This research focused on the synthesis of a functional alginate-based material via chemical modification processes with two steps: oxidation and reductive amination. In previous alginate functionalization with a target molecule such as cysteine, the starting material was purified and characterized by UV-Vis, 1H-NMR and HSQC. Additionally, the application of FT-IR techniques during each step of alginate functionalization was very useful, since new bands and spiked signals around the pyranose ring (1200–1000 cm−1) and anomeric region (1000–750 cm−1) region were identified by a second derivative. Additionally, the presence of C1-H1 of β-D-mannuronic acid residue as well as C1-H1 of α-L-guluronic acid residue was observed in the FT-IR spectra, including a band at 858 cm−1 with characteristics of the N-H moiety from cysteine. The possibility of attaching cysteine molecules to an alginate backbone by oxidation and post-reductive amination processes was confirmed through 13C-NMR in solid state; a new peak at 99.2 ppm was observed, owing to a hemiacetal group formed in oxidation alginate. Further, the peak at 31.2 ppm demonstrates the presence of carbon -CH2-SH in functionalized alginate—clear evidence that cysteine was successfully attached to the alginate backbone, with 185 μmol of thiol groups per gram polymer estimated in alginate-based material by UV-Visible. Finally, it was observed that guluronic acid residue of alginate are preferentially more affected than mannuronic acid residue in the functionalization.
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- Ronny G. Huamani-Palomino
- Laboratorio de Investigación en Biopolímeros y Metalofármacos, Facultad de Ciencias, Escuela Profesional de Química, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Av. Túpac Amaru 210, Lima 15333, Peru;
- Correspondence: (R.G.H.-P.); (A.C.V.)
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- Laboratorio de Investigación en Biopolímeros y Metalofármacos, Facultad de Ciencias, Escuela Profesional de Química, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Av. Túpac Amaru 210, Lima 15333, Peru;
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- Facultad de Ciencias, Escuela de Química, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería. Av. Túpac Amaru 210, Lima 15333, Peru;
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- Laboratório de Ressonância Magnética Nuclear, Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, São Carlos 13565-905, São Paulo, Brazil;
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- Laboratorio de Investigación en Biopolímeros y Metalofármacos, Facultad de Ciencias, Escuela Profesional de Química, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Av. Túpac Amaru 210, Lima 15333, Peru;
- Correspondence: (R.G.H.-P.); (A.C.V.)
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Dual-function membranes based on alginate/methyl cellulose composite for control drug release and proliferation enhancement of fibroblast cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 164:2831-2841. [PMID: 32853615 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.08.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Membranes based on natural polymers are highly promising therapies for skin damaged sites as they can mimic its biological microstructure to support the fibroblasts cells survival and proliferation. In addition, these membranes could be loaded with active molecules that help in skin regeneration and eliminate the potential bacterial infection. This research aims to formulate novel medicated membranes for controlled release and cytocompatibility elevation of fibroblast cells for engineering of soft tissue. Pre-formulation researches have been conducted for membranes of sodium alginate (Alg)/methyl cellulose (MC) that used loaded with undoped, Bi doped and Bi, Cu co-doped SrTiO3 using solvent casting technique. In addition, another group of these membranes were loaded with DOXycycline antibiotic (DOX) as model drug as well as for eliminating the potential bacterial infections. The prepared membranes were evaluated by XRD, SEM-EDX, FTIR, Zetasizer, and swelling behaviour was also tested. Profiles of the released drug were determined using phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) (pH 7.4) at 37 °C for 30 days. The investigation of the cytocompatibility and proliferation of fibroblast cells with the prepared membranes were conducted. The XRD, FTIR and SEM data recognised the possible interaction that takes place among Alg and MC, through presence of hydrogen bonds. Existence of the nano-particles within the membrane polymer matrix enhanced the membrane stability and enhanced the drug release rate (from 20 to 45%). Medication release mechanism elucidated that DOX was released from all the fabricated membranes through the relaxation of polymer matrix that takes place after swelling. The filler type and/or dopant type possess no remarkable influence on the cytotoxicity of the membranes against the investigated cells when compared to their individual influence on the same cells. Cells attachments results have revealed an impressive effect for DOX-loaded membranes on the cells affinity and growth. These membranes are recommended for treatments of skin infections.
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Zhang Q, Wei X, Ji Y, Yin L, Dong Z, Chen F, Zhong M, Shen J, Liu Z, Chang L. Adjustable and ultrafast light-cured hyaluronic acid hydrogel: promoting biocompatibility and cell growth. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:5441-5450. [PMID: 32555786 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb02796c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Bio-sourced hydrogels are attractive materials for diagnosing, repairing and improving the function of human tissues and organs.
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- Qianmin Zhang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University of Technology
- Hangzhou 310014
- P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University of Technology
- Hangzhou 310014
- P. R. China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
- Hangzhou 310009
- P. R. China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
- Hangzhou 310009
- P. R. China
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- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering
- Beihang University
- Beijing 100191
- P. R. China
- Institute of Nanotechnology for Single Cell Analysis (INSCA)
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University of Technology
- Hangzhou 310014
- P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University of Technology
- Hangzhou 310014
- P. R. China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
- Hangzhou 310009
- P. R. China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
- Hangzhou 310009
- P. R. China
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- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering
- Beihang University
- Beijing 100191
- P. R. China
- Institute of Nanotechnology for Single Cell Analysis (INSCA)
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Urruela-Barrios R, Ramírez-Cedillo E, Díaz de León A, Alvarez AJ, Ortega-Lara W. Alginate/Gelatin Hydrogels Reinforced with TiO₂ and β-TCP Fabricated by Microextrusion-based Printing for Tissue Regeneration. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:E457. [PMID: 30960441 PMCID: PMC6473360 DOI: 10.3390/polym11030457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Revised: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies have become an attractive manufacturing process to fabricate scaffolds in tissue engineering. Recent research has focused on the fabrication of alginate complex shaped structures that closely mimic biological organs or tissues. Alginates can be effectively manufactured into porous three-dimensional networks for tissue engineering applications. However, the structure, mechanical properties, and shape fidelity of 3D-printed alginate hydrogels used for preparing tissue-engineered scaffolds is difficult to control. In this work, the use of alginate/gelatin hydrogels reinforced with TiO₂ and β-tricalcium phosphate was studied to tailor the mechanical properties of 3D-printed hydrogels. The hydrogels reinforced with TiO₂ and β-TCP showed enhanced mechanical properties up to 20 MPa of elastic modulus. Furthermore, the pores of the crosslinked printed structures were measured with an average pore size of 200 μm. Additionally, it was found that as more layers of the design were printed, there was an increase of the line width of the bottom layers due to its viscous deformation. Shrinkage of the design when the hydrogel is crosslinked and freeze dried was also measured and found to be up to 27% from the printed design. Overall, the proposed approach enabled fabrication of 3D-printed alginate scaffolds with adequate physical properties for tissue engineering applications.
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- Rodrigo Urruela-Barrios
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada #2501 Sur, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada #2501 Sur, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico.
- 3D FACTORY MX, Ramón Treviño #1109 Col. Terminal, Monterrey, NL 64580, Mexico.
- Laboratorio Nacional de Manufactura Aditiva y Digital (MADIT), Autopista al Aeropuerto, Km., 9.5, Calle Alianza Norte #100, Parque PIIT, Apodaca, NL 66629, Mexico.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada #2501 Sur, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada #2501 Sur, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada #2501 Sur, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico.
- Laboratorio Nacional de Manufactura Aditiva y Digital (MADIT), Autopista al Aeropuerto, Km., 9.5, Calle Alianza Norte #100, Parque PIIT, Apodaca, NL 66629, Mexico.
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