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Miklosic G, Ferguson SJ, D'Este M. Engineering complex tissue-like microenvironments with biomaterials and biofabrication. Trends Biotechnol 2024:S0167-7799(24)00089-1. [PMID: 38658198 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2024.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Advances in tissue engineering for both system modeling and organ regeneration depend on embracing and recapitulating the target tissue's functional and structural complexity. Microenvironmental features such as anisotropy, heterogeneity, and other biochemical and mechanical spatiotemporal cues are essential in regulating tissue development and function. Novel biofabrication strategies and innovative biomaterial design have emerged as promising tools to better reproduce such features. These facilitate a transition towards high-fidelity biomimetic structures, offering opportunities for a deeper understanding of tissue function and the development of superior therapies. In this review, we explore some of the key structural and compositional aspects of tissues, lay out how to achieve similar outcomes with current fabrication strategies, and identify the main challenges and promising avenues for future research.
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- Gregor Miklosic
- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland; Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Almeida-Pinto J, Moura BS, Gaspar VM, Mano JF. Advances in Cell-Rich Inks for Biofabricating Living Architectures. Adv Mater 2024:e2313776. [PMID: 38639337 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Advancing biofabrication towards manufacturing living constructs with well-defined architectures and increasingly biologically relevant cell densities is highly desired to mimic the biofunctionality of native human tissues. The formulation of tissue-like, cell-dense inks for biofabrication remains, however, challenging at various levels of the bioprinting process. Promising advances have been made towards this goal, and relatively high cell densities have been achieved, surpassing the limited cell densities of conventional platforms, pushing the current boundaries a step closer to achieving tissue-like cell densities. On this focus, herein we discuss the overarching challenges in the bioprocessing of cell-rich living inks into clinically-grade engineered tissues, as well as highlight the most recent advances in cell-rich living ink formulations and their processing technologies. Additionally, an overview of the foreseen developments in the field is provided and critically discussed. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- José Almeida-Pinto
- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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Janssen R, Benito-Zarza L, Cleijpool P, Valverde MG, Mihăilă SM, Bastiaan-Net S, Garssen J, Willemsen LEM, Masereeuw R. Biofabrication Directions in Recapitulating the Immune System-on-a-Chip. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2304569. [PMID: 38625078 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Ever since the implementation of microfluidics in the biomedical field, in vitro models have experienced unprecedented progress that has led to a new generation of highly complex miniaturized cell culture platforms, known as Organs-on-a-Chip (OoC). These devices aim to emulate biologically relevant environments, encompassing perfusion and other mechanical and/or biochemical stimuli, to recapitulate key physiological events. While OoCs excel in simulating diverse organ functions, the integration of the immune organs and immune cells, though recent and challenging, is pivotal for a more comprehensive representation of human physiology. This comprehensive review covers the state of the art in the intricate landscape of immune OoC models, shedding light on the pivotal role of biofabrication technologies in bridging the gap between conceptual design and physiological relevance. The multifaceted aspects of immune cell behavior, crosstalk, and immune responses that are aimed to be replicated within microfluidic environments, emphasizing the need for precise biomimicry are explored. Furthermore, the latest breakthroughs and challenges of biofabrication technologies in immune OoC platforms are described, guiding researchers toward a deeper understanding of immune physiology and the development of more accurate and human predictive models for a.o., immune-related disorders, immune development, immune programming, and immune regulation.
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- Robine Janssen
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CG, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CG, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CG, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CG, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CG, The Netherlands
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- Wageningen Food & Biobased Research, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, 6708 WG, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CG, The Netherlands
- Danone Global Research & Innovation Center, Danone Nutricia Research B.V., Utrecht, 3584 CT, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CG, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CG, The Netherlands
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Bartolf-Kopp M, Jungst T. The Past, Present, and Future of Tubular Melt Electrowritten Constructs to Mimic Small Diameter Blood Vessels - A Stable Process? Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400426. [PMID: 38607966 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Melt Electrowriting (MEW) is a continuously growing manufacturing platform. Its advantage is the consistent production of micro- to nanometer fibers, that stack intricately, forming complex geometrical shapes. MEW allows tuning of the mechanical properties of constructs via the geometry of deposited fibers. Due to this, MEW can create complex mechanics only seen in multi-material compounds and serve as guiding structures for cellular alignment. The advantage of MEW is also shown in combination with other biotechnological manufacturing methods to create multilayered constructs that increase mechanical approximation to native tissues, biocompatibility, and cellular response. These features make MEW constructs a perfect candidate for small-diameter vascular graft structures. Recently, studies have presented fascinating results in this regard, but is this truly the direction that tubular MEW will follow or are there also other options on the horizon? This perspective will explore the origins and developments of tubular MEW and present its growing importance in the field of artificial small-diameter vascular grafts with mechanical modulation and improved biomimicry and the impact of it in convergence with other manufacturing methods and how future technologies like AI may influence its progress.
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- Michael Bartolf-Kopp
- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, Institute of Biofabrication and Functional Materials, University of Würzburg and KeyLab Polymers for Medicine of the Bavarian Polymer Institute (BPI), Würzburg, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, Institute of Biofabrication and Functional Materials, University of Würzburg and KeyLab Polymers for Medicine of the Bavarian Polymer Institute (BPI), Würzburg, Germany
- Department of Orthopedics, Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Parmentier L, D'Haese S, Carpentier N, Dmitriev RI, Van Vlierberghe S. Bottom-Up Extrusion-Based Biofabrication of the Osteoid Niche. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300395. [PMID: 37997022 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Bone regeneration remains a clinical challenge given the transplantation incidence rate and the associated economic burden. Bottom-up osteoid tissue engineering has the potential to offer an alternative approach to current clinical solutions that suffer from various drawbacks. In this paper, deposition-based bioprinting is exploited while the effect is explored of both the crosslinking mechanism (gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) versus gelatin norbornene (DS 91) crosslinked with thiolated gelatin (GelNBSH)) and the degree of substitution (GelNBSH versus norbornene-norbornene-modified gelatin (DS 169) crosslinked with thiolated gelatin (GelNBNBSH)) on the presented biophysical cues as well as on the osteogenic differentiation. The incorporation of tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine (TCEP) to the step-growth inks allows the production of reproducible and biocompatible scaffolds based on thiol-ene chemistry. Dental pulp stem cell encapsulation in GelNBNBSH biofabricated constructs shows a favorable response due to the combination of its stress relaxation and substrate rigidity (bulk compressive modulus of 11-30 kPa) as reflected by a sevenfold increase in calcium production compared to the tissue engineering standard GelMA. This work is the first to exploit a controlled biocompatible and cell-interactive thiolated macromolecular crosslinker (GelSH + TCEP) allowing the extrusion-based biofabrication of low concentration (5 w/v%) modified osteogenic gelatin-based inks (GelNBNBSH + TCEP).
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- Laurens Parmentier
- Polymer Chemistry and Biomaterials group (PBM), Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281, Building S4-Bis, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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- Polymer Chemistry and Biomaterials group (PBM), Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281, Building S4-Bis, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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- Polymer Chemistry and Biomaterials group (PBM), Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281, Building S4-Bis, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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- Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Group, Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Ghent university, C. Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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- Polymer Chemistry and Biomaterials group (PBM), Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281, Building S4-Bis, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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Yin Q, Luo Y, Yu X, Chen K, Li W, Huang H, Zhang L, Zhou Y, Zhu B, Ma Z, Zhang W. Acoustic Cell Patterning for Structured Cell-Laden Hydrogel Fibers/Tubules. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024; 11:e2308396. [PMID: 38308105 PMCID: PMC11005686 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Cell-laden hydrogel fibers/tubules are one of the fundamentals of tissue engineering. They have been proven as a promising method for constructing biomimetic tissues, such as muscle fibers, nerve conduits, tendon and vessels, etc. However, current hydrogel fiber/tubule production methods have limitations in ordered cell arrangements, thus impeding the biomimetic configurations. Acoustic cell patterning is a cell manipulation method that has good biocompatibility, wide tunability, and is contact-free. However, there are few studies on acoustic cell patterning for fiber production, especially on the radial figure cell arrangements, which mimic many native tissue-like cell arrangements. Here, an acoustic cell patterning system that can be used to produce hydrogel fibers/tubules with tunable cell patterns is shown. Cells can be pre-patterned in the liquid hydrogel before being extruded as cross-linked hydrogel fibers/tubules. The radial patterns can be tuned with different complexities based on the acoustic resonances. Cell viability assays after 72 h confirm good cell viability and proliferation. Considering the biocompatibility and reliability, the present method can be further used for a variety of biomimetic fabrications.
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- Qiu Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and VibrationShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240China
- Institute of Medical Robotics, School of Biomedical EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityNo.800 Dongchuan RoadShanghai200240China
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- Institute of Medical Robotics, School of Biomedical EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityNo.800 Dongchuan RoadShanghai200240China
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- SJTU Paris Elite Institute of TechnologyShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240China
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- Institute of Medical Robotics, School of Biomedical EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityNo.800 Dongchuan RoadShanghai200240China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Med‐X Research Institute and Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200030P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of CNC Equipment Reliability, Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringJilin UniversityChangchunJilin130022China
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- School of Mechatronic EngineeringChangchun University of TechnologyChangchun130012China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials EngineeringUniversity of Macau, Avenida da UniversidadeTaipa, Macau999078China
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- School of Integrated Circuit, Wuhan National Laboratory for OptoelectronicsHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan430074China
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- Institute of Medical Robotics, School of Biomedical EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityNo.800 Dongchuan RoadShanghai200240China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and VibrationShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240China
- SJTU Paris Elite Institute of TechnologyShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240China
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Rahimnejad M, Makkar H, Dal-Fabbro R, Malda J, Sriram G, Bottino MC. Biofabrication Strategies for Oral Soft Tissue Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2304537. [PMID: 38529835 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Gingival recession, a prevalent condition affecting the gum tissues, is characterized by the exposure of tooth root surfaces due to the displacement of the gingival margin. This review explores conventional treatments, highlighting their limitations and the quest for innovative alternatives. Importantly, it emphasizes the critical considerations in gingival tissue engineering leveraging on cells, biomaterials, and signaling factors. Successful tissue-engineered gingival constructs hinge on strategic choices such as cell sources, scaffold design, mechanical properties, and growth factor delivery. Unveiling advancements in recent biofabrication technologies like 3D bioprinting, electrospinning, and microfluidic organ-on-chip systems, this review elucidates their precise control over cell arrangement, biomaterials, and signaling cues. These technologies empower the recapitulation of microphysiological features, enabling the development of gingival constructs that closely emulate the anatomical, physiological, and functional characteristics of native gingival tissues. The review explores diverse engineering strategies aiming at the biofabrication of realistic tissue-engineered gingival grafts. Further, the parallels between the skin and gingival tissues are highlighted, exploring the potential transfer of biofabrication approaches from skin tissue regeneration to gingival tissue engineering. To conclude, the exploration of innovative biofabrication technologies for gingival tissues and inspiration drawn from skin tissue engineering look forward to a transformative era in regenerative dentistry with improved clinical outcomes.
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- Maedeh Rahimnejad
- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119085, Singapore
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht, Utrecht, 3584, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584, The Netherlands
- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, 3584, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119085, Singapore
- NUS Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS), National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117597, Singapore
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117583, Singapore
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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Laowpanitchakorn P, Zeng J, Piantino M, Uchida K, Katsuyama M, Matsusaki M. Biofabrication of engineered blood vessels for biomedical applications. Sci Technol Adv Mater 2024; 25:2330339. [PMID: 38633881 PMCID: PMC11022926 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2024.2330339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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To successfully engineer large-sized tissues, establishing vascular structures is essential for providing oxygen, nutrients, growth factors and cells to prevent necrosis at the core of the tissue. The diameter scale of the biofabricated vasculatures should range from 100 to 1,000 µm to support the mm-size tissue while being controllably aligned and spaced within the diffusion limit of oxygen. In this review, insights regarding biofabrication considerations and techniques for engineered blood vessels will be presented. Initially, polymers of natural and synthetic origins can be selected, modified, and combined with each other to support maturation of vascular tissue while also being biocompatible. After they are shaped into scaffold structures by different fabrication techniques, surface properties such as physical topography, stiffness, and surface chemistry play a major role in the endothelialization process after transplantation. Furthermore, biological cues such as growth factors (GFs) and endothelial cells (ECs) can be incorporated into the fabricated structures. As variously reported, fabrication techniques, especially 3D printing by extrusion and 3D printing by photopolymerization, allow the construction of vessels at a high resolution with diameters in the desired range. Strategies to fabricate of stable tubular structures with defined channels will also be discussed. This paper provides an overview of the many advances in blood vessel engineering and combinations of different fabrication techniques up to the present time.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
- The Consortium for Future Innovation by Cultured Meat, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Materials Solution Department, Product Analysis Center, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
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- Materials Solution Department, Product Analysis Center, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
- The Consortium for Future Innovation by Cultured Meat, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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Doherty W, Benson S, Pepdjonovic L, Koppes AN, Koppes RA. Cell Line and Media Composition Influence the Production of Giant Plasma Membrane Vesicles. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:1880-1891. [PMID: 38374716 PMCID: PMC10934252 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Giant plasma membrane vesicles (GPMVs) have been utilized as a model to study phase separation in the plasma membrane. Additionally, GPMVs have been employed as vehicle for delivering molecular cargo, including small molecule drugs and nanoparticles. Nearly all examples of GPMV production use a defined salt buffer that is a stark contrast to typical cell culture medium. In this study, we demonstrate that the addition of formaldehyde and dithiothreitol to a standard culture medium was capable of generating GPMVs at a concentration equal to or higher than the traditional production buffer. These methods were evaluated for two human cell lines: kidney endothelial and Schwann cells (SCs). Morphological properties of the resultant GPMVs exhibited no significant differences between the two formulations. Factors such as pH and seeding density significantly influenced the production of GPMVs in both mediums. The cell type and seeding density was shown to influence the number of GPMVs to the greatest extent. SCs yield more GPMVs at higher seeding densities compared to endothelial cells. Stability of the membrane of the GPMVs produced in both mediums was evaluated by monitoring passive diffusion of two fluorescently tagged dextrans (3 and 10 kDa). Regardless of the production formulation or cell type, approximately 85% GPMVs are impermeable to either dextran. Cold storage for on-demand use and shipping are essential for broader use of GPMVs. Toward this aim, we have evaluated the GMPV number and morphologies following storage at -80 °C and in liquid nitrogen. A significant loss of the GPMV number, ∼30%, was observed following storage across production formulations as well as cell types. Our results indicate that smaller GMPVs, <5 μm are more stable for preservation. In conclusion, GPMVs can be produced in a broad range of formulations, exhibit a high degree of stability, and can undergo cold storage for further adoption.
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- William Doherty
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
- Department
of Biology, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
- Department
of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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Kumar A, Brown RA, Roufaeil DB, Gupta A, Lipford EL, Muthusamy D, Zalzman A, Hertzano R, Lowe T, Stains JP, Zalzman M. DeepFreeze 3D- biofabrication for Bioengineering and Storage of Stem Cells in Thick and Large-Scale Human Tissue Analogs. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024; 11:e2306683. [PMID: 38183347 PMCID: PMC10953591 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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3D bioprinting holds great promise for meeting the increasing need for transplantable tissues and organs. However, slow printing, interlayer mixing, and the extended exposure of cells to non-physiological conditions in thick structures still hinder clinical applications. Here the DeepFreeze-3D (DF-3D) procedure and bioink for creating multilayered human-scale tissue mimetics is presented for the first time. The bioink is tailored to support stem cell viability, throughout the rapid freeform DF-3D biofabrication process. While the printer nozzle is warmed to room temperature, each layer solidifies at contact with the stage (-80 °C), or the subsequent layers, ensuring precise separation. After thawing, the encapsulated stem cells remain viable without interlayer mixing or delamination. The composed cell-laden constructs can be cryogenically stored and thawed when needed. Moreover, it is shown that under inductive conditions the stem cells differentiate into bone-like cells and grow for months after thawing, to form large tissue-mimetics in the scale of centimeters. This is important, as this approach allows the generation and storage of tissue mimetics in the size and thickness of human tissues. Therefore, DF-3D biofabrication opens new avenues for generating off-the-shelf human tissue analogs. It further holds the potential for regenerative treatments and for studying tissue pathologies caused by disease, tumor, or trauma.
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- Alok Kumar
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimoreMD21201USA
- Cardiovascular Research CenterMassachusetts General Hospital (MGH)Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMA02114USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimoreMD21201USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimoreMD21201USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimoreMD21201USA
- Neurotology BranchNIDCD, NIHBethesdaMarylandUnited States
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimoreMD21201USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryUniversity of Maryland School of DentistryBaltimoreMD21201USA
- Fischell Department of BioengineeringUniversity of Maryland A. James Clark School of EngineeringCollege ParkMD20742USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimoreMD21201USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimoreMD21201USA
- Neurotology BranchNIDCD, NIHBethesdaMarylandUnited States
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryUniversity of Maryland School of DentistryBaltimoreMD21201USA
- Fischell Department of BioengineeringUniversity of Maryland A. James Clark School of EngineeringCollege ParkMD20742USA
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- Department of OrthopedicsUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimoreMD21201USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryMarlene and Stewart Greenbaum Cancer CenterThe Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative MedicineUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineBaltimoreMD21201USA
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Salinas-Fernandez S, Garcia O, Kelly DJ, Buckley CT. The influence of pH and salt concentration on the microstructure and mechanical properties of meniscus extracellular matrix-derived implants. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024; 112:359-372. [PMID: 37921203 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Meniscus-related injuries are a common orthopedic challenge with an increasing incidence in the population. While the preservation of viable meniscal tissue is the preferred approach in repair strategies, complex or total traumatic lesions may require alternative therapeutic approaches such as meniscal reconstruction using allografts or engineered equivalents. Although clinical studies suggest promising outcomes with the use of acellular implants, further development is needed to improve their biological and mechanical requirements. Decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) derived from menisci is a promising biomaterial for meniscus tissue engineering due to its recapitulation of the native tissue environment and the maintenance of tissue-specific cues. However, the associated mechanical limitations of dECM-derived scaffolds frequently impedes their adoption, requiring additional reinforcement or combining with stiffer biomaterials to increase their load-bearing properties. In this study, decellularized extracellular matrix was extracted and its fibrillation was controlled by adjusting both pH and salt concentrations to fabricate mechanically functional meniscal tissue equivalents. The effect of collagen fibrillation on the mechanical properties of the dECM constructs was assessed, and porcine-derived fibrochondrocytes were used to evaluate in vitro biocompatibility. It was also possible to fabricate meniscus-shaped implants by casting of the dECM and to render the implants suitable for off-the-shelf use by adopting a freeze-drying preservation method. Suture pull-out tests were also performed to assess the feasibility of using existing surgical methods to fix such implants within a damaged meniscus. This study highlights the potential of utilizing ECM-derived materials for meniscal tissue substitutes that closely mimic the mechanical and biological properties of native tissue.
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- Soraya Salinas-Fernandez
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Discipline of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research (AMBER) Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland & Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Johnson & Johnson 3D Printing Innovation & Customer Solutions, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Irvine, California, USA
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Discipline of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research (AMBER) Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland & Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Discipline of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research (AMBER) Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland & Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin 2, Ireland
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Zhang P, Liu C, Modavi C, Abate A, Chen H. Printhead on a chip: empowering droplet-based bioprinting with microfluidics. Trends Biotechnol 2024; 42:353-368. [PMID: 37777352 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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Droplet-based bioprinting has long struggled with the manipulation and dispensation of individual cells from a printhead, hindering the fabrication of artificial cellular structures with high precision. The integration of modern microfluidic modules into the printhead of a bioprinter is emerging as one approach to overcome this bottleneck. This convergence allows for high-accuracy manipulation and spatial control over placement of cells during printing, and enables the fabrication of cell arrays and hierarchical heterogenous microtissues, opening new applications in bioanalysis and high-throughput screening. In this review, we summarize recent developments in the use of microfluidics in droplet printing systems, with consideration of the working principles; present applications extended through microfluidic features; and discuss the future of this technology.
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- Pengfei Zhang
- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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Jain A, Choudhury S, Sundaresan NR, Chatterjee K. Essential Role of Anisotropy in Bioengineered Cardiac Tissue Models. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2024; 8:e2300197. [PMID: 38126909 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202300197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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As regulatory bodies encourage alternatives to animal testing, there is renewed interest in engineering disease models, particularly for cardiac tissues. The aligned organization of cells in the mammalian heart controls the electrical and ionic currents and its ability to efficiently circulate blood to the body. Although the development of engineered cardiac systems is rising, insights into the topographical aspects, in particular, the necessity to design in vitro cardiac models incorporating cues for unidirectional cell growth, is lacking. This review first summarizes the widely used methods to organize cardiomyocytes (CMs) unidirectionally and the ways to quantify the resulting cellular alignment. The behavior of CMs in response to alignment is described, with emphasis on their functions and underlying mechanisms. Lastly, the limitations of state-of-the-art techniques to modulate CM alignment in vitro and opportunities for further development in the future to improve the cardiac tissue models that more faithfully mimic the pathophysiological hallmarks are outlined. This review serves as a call to action for bioengineers to delve deeper into the in vivo role of cellular organization in cardiac muscle tissue and draw inspiration to effectively mimic in vitro for engineering reliable disease models.
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- Aditi Jain
- Department of Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, 560012, India
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- Department of Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, 560012, India
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- Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, 560012, India
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- Department of Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, 560012, India
- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, 560012, India
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Pardo A, Gomez-Florit M, Davidson MD, Özgen Öztürk-Öncel M, Domingues RMA, Burdick JA, Gomes ME. Hierarchical Design of Tissue-Mimetic Fibrillar Hydrogel Scaffolds. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2303167. [PMID: 38400658 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Most tissues of the human body present hierarchical fibrillar extracellular matrices that have a strong influence over their physicochemical properties and biological behavior. Of great interest is the introduction of this fibrillar structure to hydrogels, particularly due to the water-rich composition, cytocompatibility and tunable properties of this class of biomaterials. Here, the main bottom-up fabrication strategies for the design and production of hierarchical biomimetic fibrillar hydrogels and their most representative applications in the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are reviewed. For example, the controlled assembly/arrangement of peptides, polymeric micelles, cellulose nanoparticles (NPs), and magnetically responsive nanostructures, among others, into fibrillar hydrogels is discussed, as well as their potential use as fibrillar-like hydrogels (e.g., those from cellulose NPs) with key biofunctionalities such as electrical conductivity or remote stimulation. Finally, major remaining barriers to the clinical translation of fibrillar hydrogels and potential future directions of research in this field are discussed. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Alberto Pardo
- 3B's Research Group I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics University of Minho Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine AvePark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra Barco, Guimarães, 4805-017, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- Colloids and Polymers Physics Group, Particle Physics Department, Materials Institute (iMATUS), and Health Research Institute (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Group of Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering (TERCIT), Research Institute on Health Sciences (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), Ctra. Valldemossa km 7.5, Palma, 07122, Spain
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- BioFrontiers Institute and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, 80303, USA
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- 3B's Research Group I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics University of Minho Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine AvePark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra Barco, Guimarães, 4805-017, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- BioFrontiers Institute and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, 80303, USA
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- 3B's Research Group I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics University of Minho Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine AvePark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia Zona Industrial da Gandra Barco, Guimarães, 4805-017, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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Skardal A. Grand challenges in organoid and organ-on-a-chip technologies. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1366280. [PMID: 38456004 PMCID: PMC10919399 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1366280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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- Aleksander Skardal
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
- Center for Cancer Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
- Cancer Biology Program, The Ohio State University and Arthur G. James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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Guimarães CF, Liu S, Wang J, Purcell E, Ozedirne T, Ren T, Aslan M, Yin Q, Reis RL, Stoyanova T, Demirci U. Co-axial hydrogel spinning for facile biofabrication of prostate cancer-like 3D models. Biofabrication 2024; 16:025017. [PMID: 38306674 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad2535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
Abstract
Glandular cancers are amongst the most prevalent types of cancer, which can develop in many different organs, presenting challenges in their detection as well as high treatment variability and failure rates. For that purpose, anticancer drugs are commonly tested in cancer cell lines grown in 2D tissue culture on plastic dishesin vitro, or in animal modelsin vivo. However, 2D culture models diverge significantly from the 3D characteristics of living tissues and animal models require extensive animal use and time. Glandular cancers, such as prostate cancer-the second leading cause of male cancer death-typically exist in co-centrical architectures where a cell layer surrounds an acellular lumen. Herein, this spatial cellular position and 3D architecture, containing dual compartments with different hydrogel materials, is engineered using a simple co-axial nozzle setup, in a single step utilizing prostate as a model of glandular cancer. The resulting hydrogel soft structures support viable prostate cancer cells of different cell lines and enable over-time maturation into cancer-mimicking aggregates surrounding the acellular core. The biofabricated cancer mimicking structures are then used as a model to predict the inhibitory efficacy of the poly ADP ribose polymerase inhibitor, Talazoparib, and the antiandrogen drug, Enzalutamide, in the growth of the cancer cell layer. Our results show that the obtained hydrogel constructs can be adapted to quickly obtain 3D cancer models which combine 3D physiological architectures with high-throughput screening to detect and optimize anti-cancer drugs in prostate and potentially other glandular cancer types.
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- Carlos F Guimarães
- 3B's Research Group-Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga and Guimarães, Portugal
- Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Bio-Acoustic MEMS (BAMM) in Medicine Lab, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
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- Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Department of Radiology, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States of America
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- Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Bio-Acoustic MEMS (BAMM) in Medicine Lab, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Department of Radiology, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
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- Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Bio-Acoustic MEMS (BAMM) in Medicine Lab, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Department of Radiology, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
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- Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Bio-Acoustic MEMS (BAMM) in Medicine Lab, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
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- Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Bio-Acoustic MEMS (BAMM) in Medicine Lab, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
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- Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Department of Radiology, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
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- Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Department of Radiology, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
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- 3B's Research Group-Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga and Guimarães, Portugal
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- Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Department of Radiology, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States of America
- Department of Urology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States of America
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- Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Bio-Acoustic MEMS (BAMM) in Medicine Lab, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
- Department of Radiology, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America
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Kérourédan O, Washio A, Handschin C, Devillard R, Kokabu S, Kitamura C, Tabata Y. Bioactive gelatin-sheets as novel biopapers to support prevascularization organized by laser-assisted bioprinting for bone tissue engineering. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:025038. [PMID: 38324892 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad270a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
Abstract
Despite significant advances in the management of patients with oral cancer, maxillofacial reconstruction after ablative surgery remains a clinical challenge. In bone tissue engineering, biofabrication strategies have been proposed as promising alternatives to solve issues associated with current therapies and to produce bone substitutes that mimic both the structure and function of native bone. Among them, laser-assisted bioprinting (LAB) has emerged as a relevant biofabrication method to print living cells and biomaterials with micrometric resolution onto a receiving substrate, also called 'biopaper'. Recent studies have demonstrated the benefits of prevascularization using LAB to promote vascularization and bone regeneration, but mechanical and biological optimization of the biopaper are needed. The aim of this study was to apply gelatin-sheet fabrication process to the development of a novel biopaper able to support prevascularization organized by LAB for bone tissue engineering applications. Gelatin-based sheets incorporating bioactive glasses (BGs) were produced using various freezing methods and crosslinking (CL) parameters. The different formulations were characterized in terms of microstructural, physical, mechanical, and biological properties in monoculture and coculture. Based on multi-criteria analysis, a rank scoring method was used to identify the most relevant formulations. The selected biopaper underwent additional characterization regarding its ability to support mineralization and vasculogenesis, its bioactivity potential andin vivodegradability. The biopaper 'Gel5wt% BG1wt%-slow freezing-CL160 °C 24 h' was selected as the best candidate, due to its suitable properties including high porosity (91.69 ± 1.55%), swelling ratio (91.61 ± 0.60%), Young modulus (3.97 × 104± 0.97 × 104Pa) but also its great cytocompatibility, osteogenesis and bioactivity properties. The preorganization of human umbilical vein endothelial cell using LAB onto this new biopaper led to the formation of microvascular networks. This biopaper was also shown to be compatible with 3D-molding and 3D-stacking strategies. This work allowed the development of a novel biopaper adapted to LAB with great potential for vascularized bone biofabrication.
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- Olivia Kérourédan
- INSERM, U1026 BIOTIS, University of Bordeaux, 146 rue Léo Saignat, Bordeaux 33076, France
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Bordeaux, 146 rue Léo Saignat, Bordeaux 33076, France
- CHU de Bordeaux, Pôle de Médecine et Chirurgie bucco-dentaire, Place Amélie Raba Léon, Bordeaux 33076, France
- CHU de Bordeaux, CCMR MOC-Maladies Osseuses Constitutionnelles, Place Amélie Raba Léon, Bordeaux 33076, France
- CHU de Bordeaux, CCMR O-Rares-Maladies Rares Orales et Dentaires, Place Amélie Raba Léon, Bordeaux 33076, France
- Laboratory of Biomaterials, Department of Regeneration Science and Engineering, Institute for Life and Medical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Division of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Science of Oral Functions, Kyushu Dental University, 2-6-1 Manazuru, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu 803-8580, Japan
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- ART BioPrint, INSERM, U1026 BIOTIS, University of Bordeaux, 146 rue Léo Saignat, Bordeaux 33076, France
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- INSERM, U1026 BIOTIS, University of Bordeaux, 146 rue Léo Saignat, Bordeaux 33076, France
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Bordeaux, 146 rue Léo Saignat, Bordeaux 33076, France
- CHU de Bordeaux, Pôle de Médecine et Chirurgie bucco-dentaire, Place Amélie Raba Léon, Bordeaux 33076, France
- CHU de Bordeaux, CCMR MOC-Maladies Osseuses Constitutionnelles, Place Amélie Raba Léon, Bordeaux 33076, France
- CHU de Bordeaux, CCMR O-Rares-Maladies Rares Orales et Dentaires, Place Amélie Raba Léon, Bordeaux 33076, France
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- Division of Molecular Signaling and Biochemistry, Department of Health Improvement, Kyushu Dental University, 2-6-1 Manazuru, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu 803-8580, Japan
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- Division of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Science of Oral Functions, Kyushu Dental University, 2-6-1 Manazuru, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu 803-8580, Japan
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials, Department of Regeneration Science and Engineering, Institute for Life and Medical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Bosmans C, Ginés Rodriguez N, Karperien M, Malda J, Moreira Teixeira L, Levato R, Leijten J. Towards single-cell bioprinting: micropatterning tools for organ-on-chip development. Trends Biotechnol 2024:S0167-7799(23)00336-0. [PMID: 38310021 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Organs-on-chips (OoCs) hold promise to engineer progressively more human-relevant in vitro models for pharmaceutical purposes. Recent developments have delivered increasingly sophisticated designs, yet OoCs still lack in reproducing the inner tissue physiology required to fully resemble the native human body. This review emphasizes the need to include microarchitectural and microstructural features, and discusses promising avenues to incorporate well-defined microarchitectures down to the single-cell level. We highlight how their integration will significantly contribute to the advancement of the field towards highly organized structural and hierarchical tissues-on-chip. We discuss the combination of state-of-the-art micropatterning technologies to achieve OoCs resembling human-intrinsic complexity. It is anticipated that these innovations will yield significant advances in realization of the next generation of OoC models.
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- Cécile Bosmans
- Department of Developmental BioEngineering, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Developmental BioEngineering, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Advanced Organ bioengineering and Therapeutics, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Developmental BioEngineering, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
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Hafa L, Breideband L, Ramirez Posada L, Torras N, Martinez E, Stelzer EHK, Pampaloni F. Light Sheet-Based Laser Patterning Bioprinting Produces Long-Term Viable Full-Thickness Skin Constructs. Adv Mater 2024; 36:e2306258. [PMID: 37822216 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Tissue engineering holds great promise for biomedical research and healthcare, offering alternatives to animal models and enabling tissue regeneration and organ transplantation. 3D bioprinting stands out for its design flexibility and reproducibility. Here, an integrated fluorescent light sheet bioprinting and imaging system is presented that combines high printing speed (0.66 mm3 /s) and resolution (9 µm) with light sheet-based imaging. This approach employs direct laser patterning and a static light sheet for confined voxel crosslinking in photocrosslinkable materials. The developed bioprinter enables real-time monitoring of hydrogel crosslinking using fluorescent recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) and brightfield imaging as well as in situ light sheet imaging of cells. Human fibroblasts encapsulated in a thiol-ene click chemistry-based hydrogel exhibited high viability (83% ± 4.34%) and functionality. Furthermore, full-thickness skin constructs displayed characteristics of both epidermal and dermal layers and remained viable for 41 days. The integrated approach demonstrates the capabilities of light sheet bioprinting, offering high speed, resolution, and real-time characterization. Future enhancements involving solid-state laser scanning devices such as acousto-optic deflectors and modulators will further enhance resolution and speed, opening new opportunities in light-based bioprinting and advancing tissue engineering.
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- Levin Hafa
- Institute of Cell Biology and Neurosciences (IZN), Buchman Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (BMLS), Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Max-von-Laue-Straße 15, 60438, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Cell Biology and Neurosciences (IZN), Buchman Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (BMLS), Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Max-von-Laue-Straße 15, 60438, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Cell Biology and Neurosciences (IZN), Buchman Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (BMLS), Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Max-von-Laue-Straße 15, 60438, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona, 08028, Spain
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- Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona, 08028, Spain
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- Institute of Cell Biology and Neurosciences (IZN), Buchman Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (BMLS), Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Max-von-Laue-Straße 15, 60438, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Cell Biology and Neurosciences (IZN), Buchman Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (BMLS), Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Max-von-Laue-Straße 15, 60438, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Sun X, Zhang M, Liu J, Hui G, Chen X, Feng C. The Art of Exploring Diatom Biosilica Biomaterials: From Biofabrication Perspective. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024; 11:e2304695. [PMID: 38044309 PMCID: PMC10853744 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Diatom is a common single-cell microalgae with large species and huge biomass. Diatom biosilica (DB), the shell of diatom, is a natural inorganic material with a micro-nanoporous structure. Its unique hierarchical porous structure gives it great application potential in drug delivery, hemostat materials, and biosensors, etc. However, the structural diversity of DB determines its different biological functions. Screening hundreds of thousands of diatom species for structural features of DB that meet application requirements is like looking for a needle in a seaway. And the chemical modification methods lack effective means to control the micro-nanoporous structure of DB. The formation of DB is a typical biomineralization process, and its structural characteristics are affected by external environmental conditions, genes, and other factors. This allows to manipulate the micro-nanostructure of DB through biological regulation method, thereby transforming the screening mode of the structure function of DB from a needle in a seaway to biofabrication mode. This review focuses on the formation, biological modification, functional activity of DB structure, and its application in biomaterials field, providing regulatory strategies and research idea of DB from the perspective of biofabrication. It will also maximize the possibility of using DB as biological materials.
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- Xiaojie Sun
- College of Marine Life ScienceOcean University of China5# Yushan RoadQingdaoShandong Province266003China
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- College of Marine Life ScienceOcean University of China5# Yushan RoadQingdaoShandong Province266003China
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- College of Marine Life ScienceOcean University of China5# Yushan RoadQingdaoShandong Province266003China
- Department of StomatologyQingdao Women and Children’s Hospital, QingdaoQingdao266034China
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- Department of StomatologyQingdao Special Servicemen Recuperation Center of PLA NavyNo.18 Yueyang RoadQingdaoShandong Province266071China
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- College of Marine Life ScienceOcean University of China5# Yushan RoadQingdaoShandong Province266003China
- Sanya Oceanographic Institute, Ocean University of ChinaYazhou Bay Science & Technology CityFloor 7, Building 1, Yonyou Industrial ParkSanyaHainan Province572024P. R. China
- Laoshan Laboratory1# Wenhai RoadQingdaoShandong Province266000China
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- College of Marine Life ScienceOcean University of China5# Yushan RoadQingdaoShandong Province266003China
- Sanya Oceanographic Institute, Ocean University of ChinaYazhou Bay Science & Technology CityFloor 7, Building 1, Yonyou Industrial ParkSanyaHainan Province572024P. R. China
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Patrawalla NY, Raj R, Nazar V, Kishore V. Magnetic Alignment of Collagen: Principles, Methods, Applications, and Fiber Alignment Analyses. Tissue Eng Part B Rev 2024. [PMID: 38019048 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2023.0222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Anisotropically aligned collagen scaffolds mimic the microarchitectural properties of native tissue, possess superior mechanical properties, and provide the essential physicochemical cues to guide cell response. Biofabrication methodologies to align collagen fibers include mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and microfluidic approaches. Magnetic alignment of collagen was first published in 1983 but widespread use of this technique was hindered mainly due to the low diamagnetism of collagen molecules and the need for very strong tesla-order magnetic fields. Over the last decade, there is a renewed interest in the use of magnetic approaches that employ magnetic particles and low-level magnetic fields to align collagen fibers. In this review, the working principle, advantages, and limitations of different collagen alignment techniques with special emphasis on the magnetic alignment approach are detailed. Key findings from studies that employ high-strength magnetic fields and the magnetic particle-based approach to align collagen fibers are highlighted. In addition, the most common qualitative and quantitative image analyses methods to assess collagen alignment are discussed. Finally, current challenges and future directions are presented for further development and clinical translation of magnetically aligned collagen scaffolds.
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- Nashaita Y Patrawalla
- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida, USA
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Matejkova J, Kanokova D, Supova M, Matejka R. A New Method for the Production of High-Concentration Collagen Bioinks with Semiautonomic Preparation. Gels 2024; 10:66. [PMID: 38247788 PMCID: PMC10815100 DOI: 10.3390/gels10010066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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It is believed that 3D bioprinting will greatly help the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, as live patient cells are incorporated into the material, which directly creates a 3D structure. Thus, this method has potential in many types of human body tissues. Collagen provides an advantage, as it is the most common extracellular matrix present in all kinds of tissues and is, therefore, very natural for cells and the organism. Hydrogels with highly concentrated collagen make it possible to create 3D structures without additional additives to crosslink the polymer, which could negatively affect cell proliferation and viability. This study established a new method for preparing highly concentrated collagen bioinks, which does not negatively affect cell proliferation and viability. The method is based on two successive neutralizations of the prepared hydrogel using the bicarbonate buffering mechanisms of the 2× enhanced culture medium and pH adjustment by adding NaOH. Collagen hydrogel was used in concentrations of 20 and 30 mg/mL dissolved in acetic acid with a concentration of 0.05 and 0.1 wt.%. The bioink preparation process is automated, including colorimetric pH detection and adjustment. The new method was validated using bioprinting and subsequent cultivation of collagen hydrogels with incorporated stromal cells. After 96 h of cultivation, cell proliferation and viability were not statistically significantly reduced.
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- Jana Matejkova
- Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, 272 01 Kladno, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, 272 01 Kladno, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Composites and Carbon Materials, Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics of The Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., 182 09 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, 272 01 Kladno, Czech Republic;
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Ten Brink T, Damanik F, Rotmans JI, Moroni L. Unraveling and Harnessing the Immune Response at the Cell-Biomaterial Interface for Tissue Engineering Purposes. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2301939. [PMID: 38217464 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202301939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Biomaterials are defined as "engineered materials" and include a range of natural and synthetic products, designed for their introduction into and interaction with living tissues. Biomaterials are considered prominent tools in regenerative medicine that support the restoration of tissue defects and retain physiologic functionality. Although commonly used in the medical field, these constructs are inherently foreign toward the host and induce an immune response at the material-tissue interface, defined as the foreign body response (FBR). A strong connection between the foreign body response and tissue regeneration is suggested, in which an appropriate amount of immune response and macrophage polarization is necessary to trigger autologous tissue formation. Recent developments in this field have led to the characterization of immunomodulatory traits that optimizes bioactivity, the integration of biomaterials and determines the fate of tissue regeneration. This review addresses a variety of aspects that are involved in steering the inflammatory response, including immune cell interactions, physical characteristics, biochemical cues, and metabolomics. Harnessing the advancing knowledge of the FBR allows for the optimization of biomaterial-based implants, aiming to prevent damage of the implant, improve natural regeneration, and provide the tools for an efficient and successful in vivo implantation.
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- Tim Ten Brink
- Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 40, Maastricht, 6229ER, The Netherlands
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- Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 40, Maastricht, 6229ER, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, Leiden, 2333ZA, The Netherlands
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- Complex Tissue Regeneration Department, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 40, Maastricht, 6229ER, The Netherlands
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Gensler M, Malkmus C, Ockermann P, Möllmann M, Hahn L, Salehi S, Luxenhofer R, Boccaccini AR, Hansmann J. Perfusable Tissue Bioprinted into a 3D-Printed Tailored Bioreactor System. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:68. [PMID: 38247945 PMCID: PMC10813239 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11010068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Bioprinting provides a powerful tool for regenerative medicine, as it allows tissue construction with a patient's specific geometry. However, tissue culture and maturation, commonly supported by dynamic bioreactors, are needed. We designed a workflow that creates an implant-specific bioreactor system, which is easily producible and customizable and supports cell cultivation and tissue maturation. First, a bioreactor was designed and different tissue geometries were simulated regarding shear stress and nutrient distribution to match cell culture requirements. These tissues were then directly bioprinted into the 3D-printed bioreactor. To prove the ability of cell maintenance, C2C12 cells in two bioinks were printed into the system and successfully cultured for two weeks. Next, human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) were successfully differentiated toward an adipocyte lineage. As the last step of the presented strategy, we developed a prototype of an automated mobile docking station for the bioreactor. Overall, we present an open-source bioreactor system that is adaptable to a wound-specific geometry and allows cell culture and differentiation. This interdisciplinary roadmap is intended to close the gap between the lab and clinic and to integrate novel 3D-printing technologies for regenerative medicine.
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- Marius Gensler
- Department Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University Hospital Wuerzburg, 97070 Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Engineering Schweinfurt, Technical University of Applied Sciences Wuerzburg-Schweinfurt, 97421 Schweinfurt, Germany (J.H.)
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- Translational Center for Regenerative Therapies (TLC-RT), Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research (ISC), 97082 Würzburg, Germany
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- Translational Center for Regenerative Therapies (TLC-RT), Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research (ISC), 97082 Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute for Functional Materials and Biofabrication, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Julius-Maximilians-University Wuerzburg, 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Engineering Science, University of Bayreuth, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany
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- Institute for Functional Materials and Biofabrication, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Julius-Maximilians-University Wuerzburg, 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Engineering Schweinfurt, Technical University of Applied Sciences Wuerzburg-Schweinfurt, 97421 Schweinfurt, Germany (J.H.)
- Translational Center for Regenerative Therapies (TLC-RT), Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research (ISC), 97082 Würzburg, Germany
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van Loo B, Schot M, Gurian M, Kamperman T, Leijten J. Single-Step Biofabrication of In Situ Spheroid-Forming Compartmentalized Hydrogel for Clinical-Sized Cartilage Tissue Formation. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2300095. [PMID: 37793116 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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3D cellular spheroids offer more biomimetic microenvironments than conventional 2D cell culture technologies, which has proven value for many tissue engineering applications. Despite beneficiary effects of 3D cell culture, clinical translation of spheroid tissue engineering is challenged by limited scalability of current spheroid formation methods. Although recent adoption of droplet microfluidics can provide a continuous production process, use of oils and surfactants, generally low throughput, and requirement of additional biofabrication steps hinder clinical translation of spheroid culture. Here, the use of clean (e.g., oil-free and surfactant-free), ultra-high throughput (e.g., 8.5 mL min-1 , 10 000 spheroids s-1 ), single-step, in-air microfluidic biofabrication of spheroid forming compartmentalized hydrogels is reported. This novel technique can reliably produce 1D fibers, 2D planes, and 3D volumes compartmentalized hydrogel constructs, which each allows for distinct (an)isotropic orientation of hollow spheroid-forming compartments. Spheroids produced within ink-jet bioprinted compartmentalized hydrogels outperform 2D cell cultures in terms of chondrogenic behavior. Moreover, the cellular spheroids can be harvested from compartmentalized hydrogels and used to build shape-stable centimeter-sized biomaterial-free living tissues in a bottom-up manner. Consequently, it is anticipated that in-air microfluidic production of spheroid-forming compartmentalized hydrogels can advance production and use of cellular spheroids for various biomedical applications.
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- Bas van Loo
- Department of Developmental BioEngineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, Enschede, 7522 NB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Developmental BioEngineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, Enschede, 7522 NB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Developmental BioEngineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, Enschede, 7522 NB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Developmental BioEngineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, Enschede, 7522 NB, The Netherlands
- IamFluidics B.V., De Veldmaat 17, Enschede, 7522 NM, The Netherlands
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- Department of Developmental BioEngineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, Enschede, 7522 NB, The Netherlands
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Burdis R, Gallostra XB, Kelly DJ. Temporal Enzymatic Treatment to Enhance the Remodeling of Multiple Cartilage Microtissues into a Structurally Organized Tissue. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2300174. [PMID: 37858935 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Scaffold-free tissue engineering aims to recapitulate key aspects of normal developmental processes to generate biomimetic grafts. Although functional cartilaginous tissues are engineered using such approaches, considerable challenges remain. Herein, the benefits of engineering cartilage via the fusion of multiple cartilage microtissues compared to using (millions of) individual cells to generate a cartilaginous graft are demonstrated. Key advantages include the generation of a richer extracellular matrix, more hyaline-like cartilage phenotype, and superior shape fidelity. A major drawback of aggregate engineering is that individual microtissues do not completely (re)model and remnants of their initial architectures remain throughout the macrotissue. To address this, a temporal enzymatic (chondroitinase-ABC) treatment is implemented to accelerate structural (re)modeling and shown to support robust fusion between adjacent microtissues, enhance microtissue (re)modeling, and enable the development of a more biomimetic tissue with a zonally organized collagen network. Additionally, enzymatic treatment is shown to modulate matrix composition, tissue phenotype, and to a lesser extent, tissue mechanics. This work demonstrates that microtissue self-organization is an effective method for engineering scaled-up cartilage grafts with a predefined geometry and near-native levels of matrix accumulation. Importantly, key limitations associated with using biological building blocks can be alleviated by temporal enzymatic treatment during graft development.
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- Ross Burdis
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, D02 PN40, Ireland
- Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, D02 PN40, Ireland
- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, D02 PN40, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, D02 PN40, Ireland
- Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, D02 PN40, Ireland
- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, D02 PN40, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, D02 PN40, Ireland
- Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, D02 PN40, Ireland
- Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, D02 PN40, Ireland
- Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, D02 YN77, Ireland
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de Ruijter M, Diloksumpan P, Dokter I, Brommer H, Smit IH, Levato R, van Weeren PR, Castilho M, Malda J. Orthotopic equine study confirms the pivotal importance of structural reinforcement over the pre-culture of cartilage implants. Bioeng Transl Med 2024; 9:e10614. [PMID: 38193127 PMCID: PMC10771555 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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In articular cartilage (AC), the collagen arcades provide the tissue with its extraordinary mechanical properties. As these structures cannot be restored once damaged, functional restoration of AC defects remains a major challenge. We report that the use of a converged bioprinted, osteochondral implant, based on a gelatin methacryloyl cartilage phase, reinforced with precisely patterned melt electrowritten polycaprolactone micrometer-scale fibers in a zonal fashion, inspired by native collagen architecture, can provide long-term mechanically stable neo-tissue in an orthotopic large animal model. The design of this novel implant was achieved via state-of-the-art converging of extrusion-based ceramic printing, melt electrowriting, and extrusion-based bioprinting. Interestingly, the cell-free implants, used as a control in this study, showed abundant cell ingrowth and similar favorable results as the cell-containing implants. Our findings underscore the hypothesis that mechanical stability is more determining for the successful survival of the implant than the presence of cells and pre-cultured extracellular matrix. This observation is of great translational importance and highlights the aptness of advanced 3D (bio)fabrication technologies for functional tissue restoration in the harsh articular joint mechanical environment.
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- Mylène de Ruijter
- Department of Orthopaedics, RMCU Utrecht, UMC UtrechtUniversity of UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineUtrecht UniversityUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineUtrecht UniversityUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, RMCU Utrecht, UMC UtrechtUniversity of UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineUtrecht UniversityUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineUtrecht UniversityUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, RMCU Utrecht, UMC UtrechtUniversity of UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineUtrecht UniversityUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineUtrecht UniversityUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, RMCU Utrecht, UMC UtrechtUniversity of UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringEindhoven University of TechnologyEindhovenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, RMCU Utrecht, UMC UtrechtUniversity of UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineUtrecht UniversityUtrechtThe Netherlands
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Wang W, Ka SGS, Pan Y, Sheng Y, Huang YYS. Biointerface Fiber Technology from Electrospinning to Inflight Printing. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023. [PMID: 38109220 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Building two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) micro- and nanofibril structures with designable patterns and functionalities will offer exciting prospects for numerous applications spanning from permeable bioelectronics to tissue engineering scaffolds. This Spotlight on Applications highlights recent technological advances in fiber printing and patterning with functional materials for biointerfacing applications. We first introduce the current state of development of micro- and nanofibers with applications in biology and medical wearables. We then describe our contributions in developing a series of fiber printing techniques that enable the patterning of functional fiber architectures in three dimensions. These fiber printing techniques expand the material library and device designs, which underpin technological capabilities from enabling fundamental studies in cell migration to customizable and ecofriendly fabrication of sensors. Finally, we provide an outlook on the strategic pathways for developing the next-generation bioelectronics and "Fiber-of-Things" (FoT) using nano/micro-fibers as architectural building blocks.
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- Wenyu Wang
- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, CB2 1PZ Cambridge, United Kingdom
- The Nanoscience Centre, University of Cambridge, 11 JJ Thomson Avenue, CB3 0FF Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, CB2 1PZ Cambridge, United Kingdom
- The Nanoscience Centre, University of Cambridge, 11 JJ Thomson Avenue, CB3 0FF Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, CB2 1PZ Cambridge, United Kingdom
- The Nanoscience Centre, University of Cambridge, 11 JJ Thomson Avenue, CB3 0FF Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, CB2 1PZ Cambridge, United Kingdom
- The Nanoscience Centre, University of Cambridge, 11 JJ Thomson Avenue, CB3 0FF Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, CB2 1PZ Cambridge, United Kingdom
- The Nanoscience Centre, University of Cambridge, 11 JJ Thomson Avenue, CB3 0FF Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Weekes A, Wehr G, Pinto N, Jenkins J, Li Z, Meinert C, Klein TJ. Highly compliant biomimetic scaffolds for small diameter tissue-engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs) produced via melt electrowriting (MEW). Biofabrication 2023; 16:015017. [PMID: 37992322 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad0ee1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Biofabrication approaches toward the development of tissue-engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs) have been widely investigated. However, successful translation has been limited to large diameter applications, with small diameter grafts frequently failing due to poor mechanical performance, in particular mismatched radial compliance. Herein, melt electrowriting (MEW) of poly(ϵ-caprolactone) has enabled the manufacture of highly porous, biocompatible microfibre scaffolds with physiological anisotropic mechanical properties, as substrates for the biofabrication of small diameter TEVGs. Highly reproducible scaffolds with internal diameter of 4.0 mm were designed with 500 and 250µm pore sizes, demonstrating minimal deviation of less than 4% from the intended architecture, with consistent fibre diameter of 15 ± 2µm across groups. Scaffolds were designed with straight or sinusoidal circumferential microfibre architecture respectively, to investigate the influence of biomimetic fibre straightening on radial compliance. The results demonstrate that scaffolds with wave-like circumferential microfibre laydown patterns mimicking the architectural arrangement of collagen fibres in arteries, exhibit physiological compliance (12.9 ± 0.6% per 100 mmHg), while equivalent control geometries with straight fibres exhibit significantly reduced compliance (5.5 ± 0.1% per 100 mmHg). Further mechanical characterisation revealed the sinusoidal scaffolds designed with 250µm pores exhibited physiologically relevant burst pressures of 1078 ± 236 mmHg, compared to 631 ± 105 mmHg for corresponding 500µm controls. Similar trends were observed for strength and failure, indicating enhanced mechanical performance of scaffolds with reduced pore spacing. Preliminaryin vitroculture of human mesenchymal stem cells validated the MEW scaffolds as suitable substrates for cellular growth and proliferation, with high cell viability (>90%) and coverage (>85%), with subsequent seeding of vascular endothelial cells indicating successful attachment and preliminary endothelialisation of tissue-cultured constructs. These findings support further investigation into long-term tissue culture methodologies for enhanced production of vascular extracellular matrix components, toward the development of the next generation of small diameter TEVGs.
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- Angus Weekes
- Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Herston Biofabrication Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Services, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- Herston Biofabrication Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Services, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- Herston Biofabrication Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Services, Herston, QLD, Australia
- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- Herston Biofabrication Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Services, Herston, QLD, Australia
- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Herston Biofabrication Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Services, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Vignes H, Smaida R, Conzatti G, Hua G, Benkirane-Jessel N. Custom-made meniscus biofabrication. Trends Biotechnol 2023; 41:1467-1470. [PMID: 37423883 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Reconstructing the meniscus is not currently possible due to its intricate and heterogeneous structure. In this forum, we first discuss the shortcomings of current clinical strategies in meniscus repair. Then, we describe a new promising cell-based, ink-free 3D biofabrication technology to produce tailor-made large-scale functional menisci.
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- Hélène Vignes
- French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine (RNM), 1 Rue Eugène Boeckel, 67000 Strasbourg, France; Université de Strasbourg (Faculté de Médecine, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Faculté de Pharmacie), Strasbourg, France
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- French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine (RNM), 1 Rue Eugène Boeckel, 67000 Strasbourg, France; Université de Strasbourg (Faculté de Médecine, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Faculté de Pharmacie), Strasbourg, France
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- French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine (RNM), 1 Rue Eugène Boeckel, 67000 Strasbourg, France; Université de Strasbourg (Faculté de Médecine, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Faculté de Pharmacie), Strasbourg, France
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- French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine (RNM), 1 Rue Eugène Boeckel, 67000 Strasbourg, France; Université de Strasbourg (Faculté de Médecine, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Faculté de Pharmacie), Strasbourg, France
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- French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine (RNM), 1 Rue Eugène Boeckel, 67000 Strasbourg, France; Université de Strasbourg (Faculté de Médecine, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Faculté de Pharmacie), Strasbourg, France.
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Sümbelli Y, Mason AF, van Hest JCM. Toward Artificial Cell-Mediated Tissue Engineering: A New Perspective. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2023; 7:e2300149. [PMID: 37565690 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202300149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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The fast-growing pace of regenerative medicine research has allowed the development of a range of novel approaches to tissue engineering applications. Until recently, the main points of interest in the majority of studies have been to combine different materials to control cellular behavior and use different techniques to optimize tissue formation, from 3-D bioprinting to in situ regeneration. However, with the increase of the understanding of the fundamentals of cellular organization, tissue development, and regeneration, has also come the realization that for the next step in tissue engineering, a higher level of spatiotemporal control on cell-matrix interactions is required. It is proposed that the combination of artificial cell research with tissue engineering could provide a route toward control over complex tissue development. By equipping artificial cells with the underlying mechanisms of cellular functions, such as communication mechanisms, migration behavior, or the coherent behavior of cells depending on the surrounding matrix properties, they can be applied in instructing native cells into desired differentiation behavior at a resolution not to be attained with traditional matrix materials.
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- Yiğitcan Sümbelli
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, Eindhoven, 5600MB, The Netherlands
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- School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, Eindhoven, 5600MB, The Netherlands
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Soliman BG, Longoni A, Major GS, Lindberg GCJ, Choi YS, Zhang YS, Woodfield TBF, Lim KS. Harnessing Macromolecular Chemistry to Design Hydrogel Micro- and Macro-Environments. Macromol Biosci 2023:e2300457. [PMID: 38035637 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Cell encapsulation within three-dimensional hydrogels is a promising approach to mimic tissues. However, true biomimicry of the intricate microenvironment, biophysical and biochemical gradients, and the macroscale hierarchical spatial organizations of native tissues is an unmet challenge within tissue engineering. This review provides an overview of the macromolecular chemistries that have been applied toward the design of cell-friendly hydrogels, as well as their application toward controlling biophysical and biochemical bulk and gradient properties of the microenvironment. Furthermore, biofabrication technologies provide the opportunity to simultaneously replicate macroscale features of native tissues. Biofabrication strategies are reviewed in detail with a particular focus on the compatibility of these strategies with the current macromolecular toolkit described for hydrogel design and the challenges associated with their clinical translation. This review identifies that the convergence of the ever-expanding macromolecular toolkit and technological advancements within the field of biofabrication, along with an improved biological understanding, represents a promising strategy toward the successful tissue regeneration.
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- Bram G Soliman
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, 3584CX, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
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- Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact Department of Bioengineering, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 97403, USA
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- School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, 6009, Australia
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
- School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, 2006, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, 2006, Australia
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Tabatabaei Hosseini BS, Meadows K, Gabriel V, Hu J, Kim K. Biofabrication of Cellulose-based Hydrogels for Advanced Wound Healing: A Special Emphasis on 3D Bioprinting. Macromol Biosci 2023:e2300376. [PMID: 38031512 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Even with the current advancements in wound management, addressing most skin injuries and wounds continues to pose a significant obstacle for the healthcare industry. As a result, researchers are now focusing on creating innovative materials utilizing cellulose and its derivatives. Cellulose, the most abundant biopolymer in nature, has unique properties that make it a promising material for wound healing, such as biocompatibility, tunable physiochemical characteristics, accessibility, and low cost. 3D bioprinting technology has enabled the production of cellulose-based wound dressings with complex structures that mimic the extracellular matrix. The inclusion of bioactive molecules such as growth factors offers the ability to aid in promoting wound healing, while cellulose creates an ideal environment for controlled release of these biomolecules and moisture retention. The use of 3D bioprinted cellulose-based wound dressings has potential benefits for managing chronic wounds, burns, and painful wounds by promoting wound healing and reducing the risk of infection. This review provides an up-to-date summary of cellulose-based dressings manufactured by 3D bioprinting techniques by looking into wound healing biology, biofabrication methods, cellulose derivatives, and the existing cellulose bioinks targeted toward wound healing.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Centre, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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Nandakumar N, Iyyer S, Mohan T, Nair SV, Sathy BN. Smart Design for Hybrid Bioprinting of Scalable and Viable Tissue Constructs. Tissue Eng Part A 2023. [PMID: 37930736 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.0188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Hybrid bioprinting uses sequential printing of melt-extruded biodegradable thermoplastic polymer and cell-encapsulated bioink in a predesigned manner using high- and low-temperature print heads for the fabrication of robust three-dimensional (3D) biological constructs. However, the high-temperature print head and melt-extruded polymer cause irreversible thermal damage to the bioprinted cells, and it affects viability and functionality of 3D bioprinted biological constructs. Thus, there is an urgent need to develop innovative approaches to protect the bioprinted cells, coming into contact or at close proximities to the melt-extruded thermoplastic polymer and the high-temperature print head during hybrid bioprinting. Therefore, this study investigated the potential of iterating the structural architecture pattern (SAP) of melt-printed thermoplastic layers and the cell printing pattern (CPP) to protect the cells from temperature-associated damage during hybrid bioprinting. A novel SAP for printing the thermoplastic polymer and an associated CPP for minimizing thermal damage to the 3D bioprinted construct have been developed. The newly developed SAP- and CPP-based hybrid bioprinted biological constructs showed significantly low thermal damage compared to conventionally hybrid bioprinted biological constructs. The results from this study suggest that the newly developed SAP and CPP can be an improved hybrid bioprinting strategy for developing living constructs at the human scale.
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- Niji Nandakumar
- Amrita Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology and Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India
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- Amrita Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India
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- Amrita Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, India
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Jing S, Lian L, Hou Y, Li Z, Zheng Z, Li G, Tang G, Xie G, Xie M. Advances in volumetric bioprinting. Biofabrication 2023; 16:012004. [PMID: 37922535 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad0978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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The three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technologies are suitable for biomedical applications owing to their ability to manufacture complex and high-precision tissue constructs. However, the slow printing speed of current layer-by-layer (bio)printing modality is the major limitation in biofabrication field. To overcome this issue, volumetric bioprinting (VBP) is developed. VBP changes the layer-wise operation of conventional devices, permitting the creation of geometrically complex, centimeter-scale constructs in tens of seconds. VBP is the next step onward from sequential biofabrication methods, opening new avenues for fast additive manufacturing in the fields of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, personalized drug testing, and soft robotics, etc. Therefore, this review introduces the printing principles and hardware designs of VBP-based techniques; then focuses on the recent advances in VBP-based (bio)inks and their biomedical applications. Lastly, the current limitations of VBP are discussed together with future direction of research.
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- Sibo Jing
- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People's Republic of China
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, United States of America
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, The NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, People's Republic of China
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Lei Z, Jiang H, Liu J, Liu Y, Wu D, Sun C, Du Q, Wang L, Wu G, Wang S, Zhang X. Audible Acoustic Wave Promotes EV Formation and Secretion from Adherent Cancer Cells via Mechanical Stimulation. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:53859-53870. [PMID: 37909306 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c13845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Cancer-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) have shown great potential in the field of cancer metastasis research. However, inefficient EV biofabrication has become a barrier to large-scale research on cancer-derived EVs. Here, we presented a novel method to enhance the biofabrication of cancer-derived EVs via audible acoustic wave (AAW), which yielded mechanical stimuli, including surface acoustic pressure and surface stress. Compared to EV yield in conventional static culture, AAW increased the number of cancer-derived EVs by up to 2.5-folds within 3 days. Furthermore, cancer-derived EVs under AAW stimulation exhibited morphology, size, and zeta potential comparable to EVs generated in conventional static culture, and more importantly, they showed the capability to promote cancer cell migration and invasion under both 2D and 3D culture conditions. Additionally, the elevation in EV biofabrication correlated with the activation of the ESCRT pathway and upregulation of membrane fusion-associated proteins (RAB family, SNARE family, RHO family) in response to AAW stimulation. We believe that AAW represents an attractive approach to achieving high-quantity and high-quality production of EVs and that it has the potential to enhance EV biofabrication from other cell types, thereby facilitating EV-based scientific and translational research.
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- Zhuoyue Lei
- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolism Center, The First Affiliated Hospital and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Fuyang Tumor Hospital, Yingzhou District146 Hebin East Rd, Fuyang 236048, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolism Center, The First Affiliated Hospital and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
- Tianfu Jincheng Laboratory, City of Future Medicine, Chengdu 641400, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolism Center, The First Affiliated Hospital and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
- Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
- Tianfu Jincheng Laboratory, City of Future Medicine, Chengdu 641400, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Wu Y, Zhao Y, Islam K, Zhou Y, Omidi S, Berdichevsky Y, Liu Y. Acoustofluidic Engineering of Functional Vessel-on-a-Chip. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:6273-6281. [PMID: 37787770 PMCID: PMC10646832 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Construction of in vitro vascular models is of great significance to various biomedical research, such as pharmacokinetics and hemodynamics, and thus is an important direction in the tissue engineering field. In this work, a standing surface acoustic wave field was constructed to spatially arrange suspended endothelial cells into a designated acoustofluidic pattern. The cell patterning was maintained after the acoustic field was withdrawn within the solidified hydrogel. Then, interstitial flow was provided to activate vessel tube formation. In this way, a functional vessel network with specific vessel geometry was engineered on-chip. Vascular function, including perfusability and vascular barrier function, was characterized by microbead loading and dextran diffusion, respectively. A computational atomistic simulation model was proposed to illustrate how solutes cross the vascular membrane lipid bilayer. The reported acoustofluidic methodology is capable of facile and reproducible fabrication of the functional vessel network with specific geometry and high resolution. It is promising to facilitate the development of both fundamental research and regenerative therapy.
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- Yue Wu
- Department
of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
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- Department
of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
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- Department
of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
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- Department
of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
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- Department
of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
- Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
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- Department
of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
- Department
of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
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Kantaros A, Ganetsos T. From Static to Dynamic: Smart Materials Pioneering Additive Manufacturing in Regenerative Medicine. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15748. [PMID: 37958733 PMCID: PMC10647622 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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The emerging field of regenerative medicine holds immense promise for addressing complex tissue and organ regeneration challenges. Central to its advancement is the evolution of additive manufacturing techniques, which have transcended static constructs to embrace dynamic, biomimetic solutions. This manuscript explores the pivotal role of smart materials in this transformative journey, where materials are endowed with dynamic responsiveness to biological cues and environmental changes. By delving into the innovative integration of smart materials, such as shape memory polymers and stimulus-responsive hydrogels, into additive manufacturing processes, this research illuminates the potential to engineer tissue constructs with unparalleled biomimicry. From dynamically adapting scaffolds that mimic the mechanical behavior of native tissues to drug delivery systems that respond to physiological cues, the convergence of smart materials and additive manufacturing heralds a new era in regenerative medicine. This manuscript presents an insightful overview of recent advancements, challenges, and future prospects, underscoring the pivotal role of smart materials as pioneers in shaping the dynamic landscape of regenerative medicine and heralding a future where tissue engineering is propelled beyond static constructs towards biomimetic, responsive, and regenerative solutions.
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- Antreas Kantaros
- Department of Industrial Design and Production Engineering, University of West Attica, 12244 Athens, Greece
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Choi J, Lee EJ, Jang WB, Kwon SM. Development of Biocompatible 3D-Printed Artificial Blood Vessels through Multidimensional Approaches. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:497. [PMID: 37888162 PMCID: PMC10607080 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14100497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Within the human body, the intricate network of blood vessels plays a pivotal role in transporting nutrients and oxygen and maintaining homeostasis. Bioprinting is an innovative technology with the potential to revolutionize this field by constructing complex multicellular structures. This technique offers the advantage of depositing individual cells, growth factors, and biochemical signals, thereby facilitating the growth of functional blood vessels. Despite the challenges in fabricating vascularized constructs, bioprinting has emerged as an advance in organ engineering. The continuous evolution of bioprinting technology and biomaterial knowledge provides an avenue to overcome the hurdles associated with vascularized tissue fabrication. This article provides an overview of the biofabrication process used to create vascular and vascularized constructs. It delves into the various techniques used in vascular engineering, including extrusion-, droplet-, and laser-based bioprinting methods. Integrating these techniques offers the prospect of crafting artificial blood vessels with remarkable precision and functionality. Therefore, the potential impact of bioprinting in vascular engineering is significant. With technological advances, it holds promise in revolutionizing organ transplantation, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. By mimicking the natural complexity of blood vessels, bioprinting brings us one step closer to engineering organs with functional vasculature, ushering in a new era of medical advancement.
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- Jaewoo Choi
- Laboratory for Vascular Medicine and Stem Cell Biology, Department of Physiology, Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea; (J.C.); (E.J.L.)
- Convergence Stem Cell Research Center, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory for Vascular Medicine and Stem Cell Biology, Department of Physiology, Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea; (J.C.); (E.J.L.)
- Convergence Stem Cell Research Center, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory for Vascular Medicine and Stem Cell Biology, Department of Physiology, Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea; (J.C.); (E.J.L.)
- Convergence Stem Cell Research Center, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory for Vascular Medicine and Stem Cell Biology, Department of Physiology, Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea; (J.C.); (E.J.L.)
- Convergence Stem Cell Research Center, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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Moetazedian A, Candeo A, Liu S, Hughes A, Nasrollahi V, Saadat M, Bassi A, Grover LM, Cox LR, Poologasundarampillai G. Versatile Microfluidics for Biofabrication Platforms Enabled by an Agile and Inexpensive Fabrication Pipeline. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300636. [PMID: 37186512 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Microfluidics have transformed diagnosis and screening in regenerative medicine. Recently, they are showing much promise in biofabrication. However, their adoption is inhibited by costly and drawn-out lithographic processes thus limiting progress. Here, multi-material fibers with complex core-shell geometries with sizes matching those of human arteries and arterioles are fabricated employing versatile microfluidic devices produced using an agile and inexpensive manufacturing pipeline. The pipeline consists of material extrusion additive manufacturing with an innovative continuously varied extrusion (CONVEX) approach to produce microfluidics with complex seamless geometries including, novel variable-width zigzag (V-zigzag) mixers with channel widths ranging from 100-400 µm and hydrodynamic flow-focusing components. The microfluidic systems facilitated rapid mixing of fluids by decelerating the fluids at specific zones to allow for increased diffusion across the interfaces. Better mixing even at high flow rates (100-1000 µL min-1 ) whilst avoiding turbulence led to high cell cytocompatibility (>86%) even when 100 µm nozzles are used. The presented 3D-printed microfluidic system is versatile, simple and efficient, offering a great potential to significantly advance the microfluidic platform in regenerative medicine.
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- Amirpasha Moetazedian
- School of Dentistry, Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7EG, UK
- EPSRC Future Metrology Hub, School of Computing and Engineering, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3D, UK
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- Dipartimento di Fisica, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, Milano, 20133, Italy
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- School of Dentistry, Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7EG, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- Dipartimento di Fisica, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, Milano, 20133, Italy
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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Schaefer N, Andrade Mier MS, Sonnleitner D, Murenu N, Ng XJ, Lamberger Z, Buechner M, Trossmann VT, Schubert DW, Scheibel T, Lang G. Rheological and Biological Impact of Printable PCL-Fibers as Reinforcing Fillers in Cell-Laden Spider-Silk Bio-Inks. Small Methods 2023; 7:e2201717. [PMID: 37349897 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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The development of bio-inks capable of being 3D-printed into cell-containing bio-fabricates with sufficient shape fidelity is highly demanding. Structural integrity and favorable mechanical properties can be achieved by applying high polymer concentrations in hydrogels. Unfortunately, this often comes at the expense of cell performance since cells may become entrapped in the dense matrix. This drawback can be addressed by incorporating fibers as reinforcing fillers that strengthen the overall bio-ink structure and provide a second hierarchical micro-structure to which cells can adhere and align, resulting in enhanced cell activity. In this work, the potential impact of collagen-coated short polycaprolactone-fibers on cells after being printed in a hydrogel is systematically studied. The matrix is composed of eADF4(C16), a recombinant spider silk protein that is cytocompatible but non-adhesive for cells. Consequently, the impact of fibers could be exclusively examined, excluding secondary effects induced by the matrix. Applying this model system, a significant impact of such fillers on rheology and cell behavior is observed. Strikingly, it could be shown that fibers reduce cell viability upon printing but subsequently promote cell performance in the printed construct, emphasizing the need to distinguish between in-print and post-print impact of fillers in bio-inks.
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- Natascha Schaefer
- Institute for Clinical Neurobiology, University Hospital of Würzburg, Versbacherstr. 5, D-97078, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Neurobiology, University Hospital of Würzburg, Versbacherstr. 5, D-97078, Würzburg, Germany
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- Biopolymer Processing Group, University of Bayreuth, Ludwig-Thoma-Str. 36A, D-95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Neurobiology, University Hospital of Würzburg, Versbacherstr. 5, D-97078, Würzburg, Germany
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- Chair of Biomaterials, University of Bayreuth, Prof.-Rüdiger-Bormann-Str. 1, D-95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, D-97070, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chair of Polymer Materials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Martensstr. 7, D-91058, Erlangen, Germany
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- Chair of Biomaterials, University of Bayreuth, Prof.-Rüdiger-Bormann-Str. 1, D-95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chair of Polymer Materials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Martensstr. 7, D-91058, Erlangen, Germany
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- Chair of Biomaterials, University of Bayreuth, Prof.-Rüdiger-Bormann-Str. 1, D-95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, D-97070, Würzburg, Germany
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Fenelon M, Galvez P, Kalbermatten D, Scolozzi P, Madduri S. Emerging Strategies for the Biofabrication of Multilayer Composite Amniotic Membranes for Biomedical Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14424. [PMID: 37833872 PMCID: PMC10572287 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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The amniotic membrane (AM) is the innermost part of the fetal placenta, which surrounds and protects the fetus. Due to its structural components (stem cells, growth factors, and proteins), AMs display unique biological properties and are a widely available and cost-effective tissue. As a result, AMs have been used for a century as a natural biocompatible dressing for healing corneal and skin wounds. To further increase its properties and expand its applications, advanced hybrid materials based on AMs have recently been developed. One existing approach is to combine the AM with a secondary material to create composite membranes. This review highlights the increasing development of new multilayer composite-based AMs in recent years and focuses on the benefits of additive manufacturing technologies and electrospinning, the most commonly used strategy, in expanding their use for tissue engineering and clinical applications. The use of AMs and multilayer composite-based AMs in the context of nerve regeneration is particularly emphasized and other tissue engineering applications are also discussed. This review highlights that these electrospun multilayered composite membranes were mainly created using decellularized or de-epithelialized AMs, with both synthetic and natural polymers used as secondary materials. Finally, some suggestions are provided to further enhance the biological and mechanical properties of these composite membranes.
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- Mathilde Fenelon
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; (M.F.); (P.S.)
- INSERM, BIOTIS, U1026, Université de Bordeaux, 33076 Bordeaux, France;
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- INSERM, BIOTIS, U1026, Université de Bordeaux, 33076 Bordeaux, France;
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- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland;
- Bioengineering and Neuroregeneration Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; (M.F.); (P.S.)
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- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland;
- Bioengineering and Neuroregeneration Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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Gupta T, Ghosh SB, Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh S, Sain M. Is it possible to 3D bioprint load-bearing bone implants? A critical review. Biofabrication 2023; 15:042003. [PMID: 37669643 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/acf6e1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Rehabilitative capabilities of any tissue engineered scaffold rely primarily on the triad of (i) biomechanical properties such as mechanical properties and architecture, (ii) chemical behavior such as regulation of cytokine expression, and (iii) cellular response modulation (including their recruitment and differentiation). The closer the implant can mimic the native tissue, the better it can rehabilitate the damage therein. Among the available fabrication techniques, only 3D bioprinting (3DBP) can satisfactorily replicate the inherent heterogeneity of the host tissue. However, 3DBP scaffolds typically suffer from poor mechanical properties, thereby, driving the increased research interest in development of load-bearing 3DBP orthopedic scaffolds in recent years. Typically, these scaffolds involve multi-material 3D printing, comprising of at-least one bioink and a load-bearing ink; such that mechanical and biological requirements of the biomaterials are decoupled. Ensuring high cellular survivability and good mechanical properties are of key concerns in all these studies. 3DBP of such scaffolds is in early developmental stages, and research data from only a handful of preliminary animal studies are available, owing to limitations in print-capabilities and restrictive materials library. This article presents a topically focused review of the state-of-the-art, while highlighting aspects like available 3DBP techniques; biomaterials' printability; mechanical and degradation behavior; and their overall bone-tissue rehabilitative efficacy. This collection amalgamates and critically analyses the research aimed at 3DBP of load-bearing scaffolds for fulfilling demands of personalized-medicine. We highlight the recent-advances in 3DBP techniques employing thermoplastics and phosphate-cements for load-bearing applications. Finally, we provide an outlook for possible future perspectives of 3DBP for load-bearing orthopedic applications. Overall, the article creates ample foundation for future research, as it gathers the latest and ongoing research that scientists could utilize.
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- Tanmay Gupta
- Engineered Biomedical Materials Research and Innovation Centre (EnBioMatRIC), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Engineered Biomedical Materials Research and Innovation Centre (EnBioMatRIC), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Engineered Biomedical Materials Research and Innovation Centre (EnBioMatRIC), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Ribezzi D, Gueye M, Florczak S, Dusi F, de Vos D, Manente F, Hierholzer A, Fussenegger M, Caiazzo M, Blunk T, Malda J, Levato R. Shaping Synthetic Multicellular and Complex Multimaterial Tissues via Embedded Extrusion-Volumetric Printing of Microgels. Adv Mater 2023; 35:e2301673. [PMID: 37269532 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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In living tissues, cells express their functions following complex signals from their surrounding microenvironment. Capturing both hierarchical architectures at the micro- and macroscale, and anisotropic cell patterning remains a major challenge in bioprinting, and a bottleneck toward creating physiologically-relevant models. Addressing this limitation, a novel technique is introduced, termed Embedded Extrusion-Volumetric Printing (EmVP), converging extrusion-bioprinting and layer-less, ultra-fast volumetric bioprinting, allowing spatially pattern multiple inks/cell types. Light-responsive microgels are developed for the first time as bioresins (µResins) for light-based volumetric bioprinting, providing a microporous environment permissive for cell homing and self-organization. Tuning the mechanical and optical properties of gelatin-based microparticles enables their use as support bath for suspended extrusion printing, in which features containing high cell densities can be easily introduced. µResins can be sculpted within seconds with tomographic light projections into centimeter-scale, granular hydrogel-based, convoluted constructs. Interstitial microvoids enhanced differentiation of multiple stem/progenitor cells (vascular, mesenchymal, neural), otherwise not possible with conventional bulk hydrogels. As proof-of-concept, EmVP is applied to create complex synthetic biology-inspired intercellular communication models, where adipocyte differentiation is regulated by optogenetic-engineered pancreatic cells. Overall, EmVP offers new avenues for producing regenerative grafts with biological functionality, and for developing engineered living systems and (metabolic) disease models.
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- Davide Ribezzi
- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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- Department of Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CX, The Netherlands
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, Utrecht, 3584 CG, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, Utrecht, 3584 CG, The Netherlands
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Pansini 5, Naples, 80131, Italy
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- Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, ETH Zurich, Mattenstrasse 26, Basel, CH-4058, Switzerland
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- Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, ETH Zurich, Mattenstrasse 26, Basel, CH-4058, Switzerland
- Faculty of Science, University of Basel, Mattenstrasse 26, Basel, CH-4058, Switzerland
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, Utrecht, 3584 CG, The Netherlands
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Pansini 5, Naples, 80131, Italy
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- Department of Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CX, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CT, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CX, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CT, The Netherlands
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Gil JF, Moura CS, Silverio V, Gonçalves G, Santos HA. Cancer Models on Chip: Paving the Way to Large-Scale Trial Applications. Adv Mater 2023; 35:e2300692. [PMID: 37103886 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Cancer kills millions of individuals every year all over the world (Global Cancer Observatory). The physiological and biomechanical processes underlying the tumor are still poorly understood, hindering researchers from creating new, effective therapies. Inconsistent results of preclinical research, in vivo testing, and clinical trials decrease drug approval rates. 3D tumor-on-a-chip (ToC) models integrate biomaterials, tissue engineering, fabrication of microarchitectures, and sensory and actuation systems in a single device, enabling reliable studies in fundamental oncology and pharmacology. This review includes a critical discussion about their ability to reproduce the tumor microenvironment (TME), the advantages and drawbacks of existing tumor models and architectures, major components and fabrication techniques. The focus is on current materials and micro/nanofabrication techniques used to manufacture reliable and reproducible microfluidic ToC models for large-scale trial applications.
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- João Ferreira Gil
- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic of Leiria, Marinha Grande, 2430-028, Portugal
- INESC Microsistemas e Nanotecnologias (INESC MN), Rua Alves Redol 9, Lisbon, 1000-029, Portugal
- TEMA, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic of Leiria, Marinha Grande, 2430-028, Portugal
- Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Applied Research Institute, Coimbra, 3045-093, Portugal
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- INESC Microsistemas e Nanotecnologias (INESC MN), Rua Alves Redol 9, Lisbon, 1000-029, Portugal
- Department of Physics, Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, 1049-001, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory Institute for Health and Bioeconomy - i4HB, Lisbon, Portugal
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- TEMA, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
- Intelligent Systems Associate Laboratory (LASI), Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, 9713 AV, The Netherlands
- W.J. Korf Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, 9713 AV, The Netherlands
- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, 00014, Finland
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Van Ombergen A, Chalupa-Gantner F, Chansoria P, Colosimo BM, Costantini M, Domingos M, Dufour A, De Maria C, Groll J, Jungst T, Levato R, Malda J, Margarita A, Marquette C, Ovsianikov A, Petiot E, Read S, Surdo L, Swieszkowski W, Vozzi G, Windisch J, Zenobi-Wong M, Gelinsky M. 3D Bioprinting in Microgravity: Opportunities, Challenges, and Possible Applications in Space. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300443. [PMID: 37353904 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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3D bioprinting has developed tremendously in the last couple of years and enables the fabrication of simple, as well as complex, tissue models. The international space agencies have recognized the unique opportunities of these technologies for manufacturing cell and tissue models for basic research in space, in particular for investigating the effects of microgravity and cosmic radiation on different types of human tissues. In addition, bioprinting is capable of producing clinically applicable tissue grafts, and its implementation in space therefore can support the autonomous medical treatment options for astronauts in future long term and far-distant space missions. The article discusses opportunities but also challenges of operating different types of bioprinters under space conditions, mainly in microgravity. While some process steps, most of which involving the handling of liquids, are challenging under microgravity, this environment can help overcome problems such as cell sedimentation in low viscous bioinks. Hopefully, this publication will motivate more researchers to engage in the topic, with publicly available bioprinting opportunities becoming available at the International Space Station (ISS) in the imminent future.
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- Angelique Van Ombergen
- SciSpacE Team, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration Programmes (HRE), European Space Agency (ESA), Keplerlaan 1, Noordwijk, 2201AG, The Netherlands
- ESA Topical Team on "3D Bioprinting of living tissue for utilization in space exploration and extraterrestrial human settlements", 01307, Dresden, Germany
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- Research Group 3D Printing and Biofabrication, Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, TU Wien, Getreidemarkt 9/E308, Vienna, 1060, Austria
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- Tissue Engineering + Biofabrication Laboratory, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich Otto-Stern-Weg 7, Zürich, 8093, Switzerland
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- ESA Topical Team on "3D Bioprinting of living tissue for utilization in space exploration and extraterrestrial human settlements", 01307, Dresden, Germany
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Via La Masa 1, Milano, 20156, Italy
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Ul. Kasprzaka 44/52, Warsaw, 01-224, Poland
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- ESA Topical Team on "3D Bioprinting of living tissue for utilization in space exploration and extraterrestrial human settlements", 01307, Dresden, Germany
- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering & Henry Royce Institute, University of Manchester, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK
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- 3d.FAB - ICBMS, CNRS UMR 5246, University Claude Bernard-Lyon 1 and University of Lyon, 1 rue Victor Grignard, Villeurbanne, 69100, France
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- Department of Information Engineering (DII) and Research Center "E. Piaggio", University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino 1, Pisa, 56122, Italy
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- ESA Topical Team on "3D Bioprinting of living tissue for utilization in space exploration and extraterrestrial human settlements", 01307, Dresden, Germany
- Department of Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry at the Institute of Functional Materials and Biofabrication (IFB) and Bavarian Polymer Institute (BPI), University of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, 97070, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry at the Institute of Functional Materials and Biofabrication (IFB) and Bavarian Polymer Institute (BPI), University of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, 97070, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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- ESA Topical Team on "3D Bioprinting of living tissue for utilization in space exploration and extraterrestrial human settlements", 01307, Dresden, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Via La Masa 1, Milano, 20156, Italy
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- ESA Topical Team on "3D Bioprinting of living tissue for utilization in space exploration and extraterrestrial human settlements", 01307, Dresden, Germany
- 3d.FAB - ICBMS, CNRS UMR 5246, University Claude Bernard-Lyon 1 and University of Lyon, 1 rue Victor Grignard, Villeurbanne, 69100, France
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- ESA Topical Team on "3D Bioprinting of living tissue for utilization in space exploration and extraterrestrial human settlements", 01307, Dresden, Germany
- Research Group 3D Printing and Biofabrication, Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, TU Wien, Getreidemarkt 9/E308, Vienna, 1060, Austria
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- 3d.FAB - ICBMS, CNRS UMR 5246, University Claude Bernard-Lyon 1 and University of Lyon, 1 rue Victor Grignard, Villeurbanne, 69100, France
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering & Henry Royce Institute, University of Manchester, M13 9PL, Manchester, UK
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- ESA Topical Team on "3D Bioprinting of living tissue for utilization in space exploration and extraterrestrial human settlements", 01307, Dresden, Germany
- Space Applications Services NV/SA for the European Space Agency (ESA), Keplerlaan 1, Noordwijk, 2201AG, The Netherlands
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- ESA Topical Team on "3D Bioprinting of living tissue for utilization in space exploration and extraterrestrial human settlements", 01307, Dresden, Germany
- Biomaterials Group, Materials Design Division, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska Str. 141, Warsaw, 02-507, Poland
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- ESA Topical Team on "3D Bioprinting of living tissue for utilization in space exploration and extraterrestrial human settlements", 01307, Dresden, Germany
- Department of Information Engineering (DII) and Research Center "E. Piaggio", University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino 1, Pisa, 56122, Italy
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- Centre for Translational Bone, Joint and Soft Tissue Research, University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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- ESA Topical Team on "3D Bioprinting of living tissue for utilization in space exploration and extraterrestrial human settlements", 01307, Dresden, Germany
- Tissue Engineering + Biofabrication Laboratory, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich Otto-Stern-Weg 7, Zürich, 8093, Switzerland
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- ESA Topical Team on "3D Bioprinting of living tissue for utilization in space exploration and extraterrestrial human settlements", 01307, Dresden, Germany
- Centre for Translational Bone, Joint and Soft Tissue Research, University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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Utagawa Y, Ino K, Hiramoto K, Shiku H. Simple, Rapid, and Large-Scale Fabrication of Multi-Branched Hydrogels Based on Viscous Fingering for Cell Culture Applications. Macromol Biosci 2023; 23:e2300069. [PMID: 37055930 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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Hydrogels are widely used in cell culture applications. For fabricating tissues and organs, it is essential to produce hydrogels with specific structures. For instance, multiple-branched hydrogels are desirable for the development of network architectures that resemble the biological vascular network. However, existing techniques are inefficient and time-consuming for this application. To address this issue, a simple, rapid, and large-scale fabrication method based on viscous fingering is proposed. This approach utilizes only two plates. To produce a thin solution, a high-viscosity solution is introduced into the space between the plates, and one of the plates is peeled off. During this procedure, the solution's high viscosity results in the formation of multi-branched structures. Using this strategy, 180 mm × 200 mm multi-branched Pluronic F-127 hydrogels are successfully fabricated within 1 min. These structures are used as sacrificial layers for the fabrication of polydimethylsiloxane channels for culturing human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Similarly, multi-branched Matrigel and calcium (Ca)-alginate hydrogel structures are fabricated, and HUVECs are successfully cultured inside the hydrogels. Also, the hydrogels are collected from the plate, while maintaining their structures. The proposed fabrication technique will contribute to the development of network architectures such as vascular structures in tissue engineering.
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- Yoshinobu Utagawa
- Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8579, Japan
- Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8579, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8579, Japan
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- Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8577, Japan
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- Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8579, Japan
- Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8579, Japan
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Soto J, Linsley C, Song Y, Chen B, Fang J, Neyyan J, Davila R, Lee B, Wu B, Li S. Engineering Materials and Devices for the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of COVID-19 and Infectious Diseases. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2023; 13:2455. [PMID: 37686965 PMCID: PMC10490511 DOI: 10.3390/nano13172455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Following the global spread of COVID-19, scientists and engineers have adapted technologies and developed new tools to aid in the fight against COVID-19. This review discusses various approaches to engineering biomaterials, devices, and therapeutics, especially at micro and nano levels, for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, serving as a resource for scientists to identify specific tools that can be applicable for infectious-disease-related research, technology development, and treatment. From the design and production of equipment critical to first responders and patients using three-dimensional (3D) printing technology to point-of-care devices for rapid diagnosis, these technologies and tools have been essential to address current global needs for the prevention and detection of diseases. Moreover, advancements in organ-on-a-chip platforms provide a valuable platform to not only study infections and disease development in humans but also allow for the screening of more effective therapeutics. In addition, vaccines, the repurposing of approved drugs, biomaterials, drug delivery, and cell therapy are promising approaches for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Following a comprehensive review of all these topics, we discuss unsolved problems and future directions.
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- Jennifer Soto
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- School of Biomedical Engineering and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- Department of Dentistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- Department of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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Kyriakou S, Lubig A, Sandhoff CA, Kuhn Y, Jockenhoevel S. Influence of Diameter and Cyclic Mechanical Stimulation on the Beating Frequency of Myocardial Cell-Laden Fibers. Gels 2023; 9:677. [PMID: 37754359 PMCID: PMC10528042 DOI: 10.3390/gels9090677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Atrioventricular block (AVB) is a severe disease for pediatric patients. The repetitive operations needed in the case of the pacemaker implantation to maintain the electrical signal at the atrioventricular node (AVN) affect the patient's life quality. In this study, we present a method of biofabrication of multi-cell-laden cylindrical fibrin-based fibers that can restore the electrical signal at the AVN. We used human umbilical vein smooth muscle cells (HUVSMCs), human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and induced pluripotent stem cell cardiomyocytes (iPSC-CMs) cultivated either statically or dynamically to mimic the native AVN. We investigated the influence of cell composition, construct diameter and cyclic stretch on the function of the fibrin hydrogels in vitro. Immunohistochemistry analyses showed the maturity of the iPSC-CMs in the constructs through the expression of sarcomeric alpha actinin (SAA) and electrical coupling through Connexin 43 (Cx43) signal. Simultaneously, the beating frequency of the fibrin hydrogels was higher and easy to maintain whereas the concentration of iPSC-CMs was higher compared with the other types of cylindrical constructs. In total, our study highlights that the combination of fibrin with the cell mixture and geometry is offering a feasible biofabrication method for tissue engineering approaches for the treatment of AVB.
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- Stavroula Kyriakou
- Department of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex), AME-Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Helmholtz Institute, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (S.K.); (C.A.S.); (Y.K.)
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- Department of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex), AME-Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Helmholtz Institute, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (S.K.); (C.A.S.); (Y.K.)
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- Department of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex), AME-Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Helmholtz Institute, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (S.K.); (C.A.S.); (Y.K.)
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- Department of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex), AME-Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Helmholtz Institute, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (S.K.); (C.A.S.); (Y.K.)
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- Department of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex), AME-Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Helmholtz Institute, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (S.K.); (C.A.S.); (Y.K.)
- AMIBM-Aachen-Maastricht-Institute for Biobased Materials, Maastricht University, 186260 Geleen, The Netherlands
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Wu Y, Zhao Y, Islam K, Zhou Y, Omidi S, Berdichevsky Y, Liu Y. Acoustofluidic Engineering Functional Vessel-on-a-Chip. ArXiv 2023:arXiv:2308.06219v2. [PMID: 37608938 PMCID: PMC10441438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Construction of in vitro vascular models is of great significance to various biomedical research, such as pharmacokinetics and hemodynamics, thus is an important direction in tissue engineering. In this work, a standing surface acoustic wave field was constructed to spatially arrange suspended endothelial cells into a designated patterning. The cell patterning was maintained after the acoustic field was withdrawn by the solidified hydrogel. Then, interstitial flow was provided to activate vessel tube formation. Thus, a functional vessel-on-a-chip was engineered with specific vessel geometry. Vascular function, including perfusability and vascular barrier function, was characterized by beads loading and dextran diffusion, respectively. A computational atomistic simulation model was proposed to illustrate how solutes cross vascular lipid bilayer. The reported acoustofluidic methodology is capable of facile and reproducible fabrication of functional vessel network with specific geometry. It is promising to facilitate the development of both fundamental research and regenerative therapy.
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- Yue Wu
- Department of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USA
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USA
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