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Ge H, Yu Y, Zhang Y, Zhou Z. Changes of bone and articular cartilage in broilers with femoral head necrosis. Poult Sci 2024; 103:104127. [PMID: 39111237 PMCID: PMC11343062 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.104127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Femoral head necrosis (FHN) in broilers is a common leg disorder in intensive poultry farming, giving rise to poor animal health and welfare. Abnormal mechanical stress in the hip joint is a risk factor for FHN, and articular cartilage is attracting increasing attention as a cushion and lubrication structure for the joint. In the present study, broilers aged 3 to 4 wk with FHN were divided into femoral head separation (FHS) and femoral head separation with growth plate lacerations (FHSL) groups, with normal broilers as control. The features of the hip joint, bone, and cartilage were assessed in FHN progression using devices including computed tomography (CT), atomic force microscope (AFM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Broilers with FHN demonstrated decreased bone mechanical properties, narrow joint space, and thickened femoral head stellate structures. Notably, abnormal cartilage morphology was observed in FHN-affected broilers, characterized by increased cartilage thickness and rough cartilage surfaces. In addition, as FHN developed, cartilage surface friction and friction coefficient dramatically increased, while cartilage modulus and stiffness decreased. The ultramicro-damage occurred in chondrocytes and the extracellular matrix (ECM) of cartilage. Cell disintegration, abnormal mitochondrial accumulation, and oxidative stress damage were observed in chondrocytes. A notable decline in cartilage collagen content was observed in ECM during the initial stages of FHN, accompanied by a pronounced reduction in collagen fiber diameter and proteoglycan content as FHN progressed. Furthermore, the noticeable loosening of the collagen fiber structure and the appearance of type I collagen were noted in cartilage. In conclusion, there was a progressive decrease in bone quality and multifaceted damage of cartilage in the femoral head, which was closely linked to the severity of FHN in broilers.
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- Hongfan Ge
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, China
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, China
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, China
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, China.
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Zhang L, Ren L, Li S, Xiong M, Cao Y, Chen Y, Lu W, Liu C, Luo S. A water strider-inspired intestinal stent actuator for controllable adhesion and unidirectional biofluid picking. Mater Today Bio 2024; 28:101216. [PMID: 39280113 PMCID: PMC11402441 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 08/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/18/2024] Open
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Soft-bodied aquatic organisms exhibit extraordinary navigation and mobility in liquid environments which inspiring the development of biomimetic actuators with complex movements. Stimulus-responsive soft materials including hydrogels and shape-memory polymers are replacing traditional rigid parts that leading to dynamic and responsive soft actuators. In this study, we took inspiration from water strider to develop a biomimetic actuator for targeted stimulation and pH sensing in the gastrointestinal tract. We designed a soft and water-based Janus adhesive hydrogel patch that attaches to specific parts of the intestine and responds to pH changes through external stimulation. The hydrogel patch that forms the belly of the water strider driver incorporates an inverse opal microstructure that enables pH responsive behavior. The hydrogel patch on the water strider's leg uses a sandwich structure of Cu particles to convert light into heat and bend under infrared light to mimic the water strider's leg simulating the efficient and steady movement of the water strider's leg which transporting the biological fluid in one direction. This miniature bionic actuator demonstrates controlled adhesion and unidirectional biofluid delivery capabilities, proving its potential for targeted stimulus response and pH sensing in the gastrointestinal tract, thus opening up new possibilities for medical applications in the growing field of soft actuators.
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- Lihao Zhang
- Center for Future Optoelectronic Functional Materials, School of Computer and Electronic Information/School of Artificial Intelligence, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 20024, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Center for Future Optoelectronic Functional Materials, School of Computer and Electronic Information/School of Artificial Intelligence, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 20024, China
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- Outpatient Department of Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, Shanghai, 210620, China
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- Center for Future Optoelectronic Functional Materials, School of Computer and Electronic Information/School of Artificial Intelligence, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 20024, China
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- Center for Future Optoelectronic Functional Materials, School of Computer and Electronic Information/School of Artificial Intelligence, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 20024, China
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- Center for Future Optoelectronic Functional Materials, School of Computer and Electronic Information/School of Artificial Intelligence, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 20024, China
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- Center for Future Optoelectronic Functional Materials, School of Computer and Electronic Information/School of Artificial Intelligence, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 20024, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ningde Municipal Hospital, Ningde Normal University, Ningde, Fujian, 352100, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 650 Xin SongJiang Road, 201620, Shanghai, China
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Qiu S, Shi Y, Zang H, Sun X, Wang Q, Fu X, Shen H, Mo F, Zhang Y, Chen X, Zhou J, Li L, Lin G. Multifunctional injectable microspheres for osteoarthritis therapy via spatiotemporally modulating macrophage polarization and inflammation. NPJ Regen Med 2024; 9:22. [PMID: 39289387 PMCID: PMC11408510 DOI: 10.1038/s41536-024-00368-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Local injection of anti-inflammatory drugs for osteoarthritis emerged as a promising administration in the clinic, and sustained-release dosage forms have great potential for future therapeutic applications. Controlling the response of patients only in the acute inflammatory phase is currently the focus of therapeutic interventions. To relieve acute pain in patients and to improve the long-term prognosis effect of osteoarthritis treatment, we designed a two-pronged approach in this research: an injectable double-layer microsphere containing a "nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug - macrophage polarizing factor" was constructed. The results indicated that microspheres could regulate the intra-articular environment by inhibiting local inflammatory cytokine production, promoting macrophage polarization to the M2-phenotype, and increasing the expression of cartilage repair factors. Polymers chosen could govern the biocompatibility of microspheres and control the release sequence of the two drugs. Injection of microspheres into the degenerative articular cavity of rats leads to suppressed inflammation and well-promoted cartilage regeneration.
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- Shengnan Qiu
- Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medience, Shandong University, 44 Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250012, China
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- School of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China
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- Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medience, Shandong University, 44 Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250012, China
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- Affiliated Eye Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 48#, Yingxiongshan Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250002, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medience, Shandong University, 44 Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medience, Shandong University, 44 Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medience, Shandong University, 44 Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medience, Shandong University, 44 Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medience, Shandong University, 44 Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medience, Shandong University, 44 Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medience, Shandong University, 44 Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250012, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medience, Shandong University, 44 Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250012, China.
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Gonzales G, Hoque J, Kaeo C, Zauscher S, Varghese S. Grafting of cationic molecules to hyaluronic acid improves adsorption and cartilage lubrication. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:4747-4758. [PMID: 39118400 PMCID: PMC11310657 DOI: 10.1039/d4bm00532e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Synovial fluid lubricates articular joints by forming a hydrated layer between the cartilage surfaces. In degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis (OA), the synovial fluid is compromised, which leads to less effective innate lubrication and exacerbated cartilage degeneration. Studies over the years have led to the development of partially or fully synthetic biolubricants to reduce the coefficient of friction with cartilage in knee joints. Cartilage-adhering, hydrated lubricants are particularly important to provide cartilage lubrication and chondroprotection under high normal load and slow speed. Here, we report the development of a hyaluronic acid (HA)-based lubricant functionalized with cationic branched poly-L-lysine (BPL) molecules that bind to cartilage via electrostatic interactions. We surmised that the electrostatic interactions between the BPL-modified HA molecules (HA-BPL) and the cartilage facilitate localization of the HA molecules to the cartilage surface. The number of BPL molecules on the HA backbone was varied to determine the optimal grafting density for cartilage binding and HA localization. Collectively, our results show that our HA-BPL molecules adhered readily to cartilage and were effective as a lubricant in cartilage-on-cartilage shear measurements where the modified HA molecules significantly reduce the coefficient of friction compared to phosphate-buffered saline or HA alone. This proof-of-concept study shows how the incorporation of cartilage adhering moieties, such as cationic molecules, can be used to enhance cartilage binding and lubrication properties of HA.
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- Gavin Gonzales
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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Liu L, He G, Li Y, Xian Y, He G, Hong Y, Zhang C, Wu D. Hyaluronic Acid-Based Microparticles with Lubrication and Anti-Inflammation for Alleviating Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis. Biomater Res 2024; 28:0073. [PMID: 39247653 PMCID: PMC11377958 DOI: 10.34133/bmr.0073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024] Open
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The pathogenesis of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) is closely associated with mechanical friction, which leads to the up-regulation of inflammatory mediators and the degradation of articular cartilage. Injectable drug-loaded microparticles have attracted widespread interest in intra-articular treatment of TMJOA by providing lubrication and facilitating localized drug delivery. Herein, a hyaluronic acid-based microparticle is developed with excellent lubrication properties, drug loading capacity, antioxidant activity, and anti-inflammatory effect for the treatment of TMJOA. The microparticles are facilely prepared by the self-assembly of 3-aminophenylboronic acid-modified hyaluronic acid (HP) through hydrophobic interaction in an aqueous solution, which can further encapsulate diol-containing drugs through dynamic boronate ester bonds. The resulting microparticles demonstrate excellent injectability, lubrication properties, radical scavenging efficiency, and antibacterial activity. Additionally, the drug-loaded microparticles exhibit a favorable cytoprotective effect on chondrocyte cells in vitro under an oxidative stress microenvironment. In vivo experiments validate that intra-articular injection of drug-loaded microparticles effectively alleviates osteoporosis-like damage, suppresses inflammatory response, and facilitates matrix regeneration in the treatment of TMJOA. The HP microparticles demonstrate excellent injectability and encapsulation capacity for diol-containing drugs, highlighting its potential as a versatile drug delivery vehicle in the intra-articular treatment of TMJOA.
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- Lei Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen 518101, China
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen 518101, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Pabois O, Dong Y, Kampf N, Lorenz CD, Doutch J, Avila-Sierra A, Ramaioli M, Mu M, Message Y, Liamas E, Tyler AII, Klein J, Sarkar A. Self-assembly of sustainable plant protein protofilaments into a hydrogel for ultra-low friction across length scales. COMMUNICATIONS MATERIALS 2024; 5:158. [PMID: 39238825 PMCID: PMC11371639 DOI: 10.1038/s43246-024-00590-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024]
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Designing plant protein-based aqueous lubricants can be of great potential to achieve sustainability objectives by capitalising on inherent functional groups without using synthetic chemicals; however, such a concept remains in its infancy. Here, we engineer a class of self-assembled sustainable materials by using plant-based protofilaments and their assembly within a biopolymeric hydrogel giving rise to a distinct patchy architecture. By leveraging physical interactions, this material offers superlubricity with friction coefficients of 0.004-to-0.00007 achieved under moderate-to-high (102-to-103 kPa) contact pressures. Multiscale experimental measurements combined with molecular dynamics simulations reveal an intriguing synergistic mechanism behind such ultra-low friction - where the uncoated areas of the protofilaments glue to the surface by hydrophobic interactions, whilst the hydrogel offers the hydration lubrication. The current approach establishes a robust platform towards unlocking an untapped potential of using plant protein-based building blocks across diverse applications where achieving superlubricity and environmental sustainability are key performance indicators.
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- Olivia Pabois
- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT UK
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- Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science, Weizmann Institute of Science, 76100 Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science, Weizmann Institute of Science, 76100 Rehovot, Israel
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- ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, OX11 ODE UK
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- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, UMR SayFood, 91120 Palaiseau, France
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT UK
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT UK
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT UK
- Unilever Research & Development Port Sunlight, Quarry Road East, Bebington, Merseyside, CH63 3JW UK
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT UK
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- Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science, Weizmann Institute of Science, 76100 Rehovot, Israel
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT UK
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Zhang P, Wang YL, Liu L, Yang HQ, Han PF, Li XD. Biomechanical finite element analysis of various tibial plateau posterior tilt angles in medial unicondylar knee arthroplasty. Exp Ther Med 2024; 28:353. [PMID: 39071913 PMCID: PMC11273349 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2024.12641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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The present study aimed to determine the optimal posterior tibial plateau inclination for fixed-platform unicondylar knee arthroplasty (UKA) using finite element analysis (FEA). These findings provided a theoretical basis for selecting an appropriate posterior inclination of the tibial plateau during surgery. The present study utilized the FEA method to create models of fixed-platform UKA with tibial plateau posterior inclinations of 3, 6 and 9˚. The stress changes in the internal structures of each model after knee flexion motion were then compared. During knee flexion from 0 to 90˚, the contact and Von Mises equivalent stresses of the femoral condyle prosthesis and tibial platform pad revealed consistent trends of 3˚ posterior inclination, >6˚ posterior inclination and >9˚ posterior inclination. The present study established the first quasi-dynamic fixed-platform UKA model of the knee joint under load-bearing conditions. From a theoretical perspective, it was found that controlling the posterior inclination of UKA between 6 and 9˚ may be more beneficial for the survival of the tibial platform pad than between 3 and 6˚. It is also more effective in reducing pad wear.
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- Peng Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second People's Hospital of Changzhi City, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
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- Graduate School, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
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- Graduate School, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second People's Hospital of Changzhi City, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second People's Hospital of Changzhi City, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
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Krakowski P, Rejniak A, Sobczyk J, Karpiński R. Cartilage Integrity: A Review of Mechanical and Frictional Properties and Repair Approaches in Osteoarthritis. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1648. [PMID: 39201206 PMCID: PMC11353818 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12161648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2024] [Revised: 08/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of disability around the globe, especially in aging populations. The main symptoms of OA are pain and loss of motion and function of the affected joint. Hyaline cartilage has limited ability for regeneration due to its avascularity, lack of nerve endings, and very slow metabolism. Total joint replacement (TJR) has to date been used as the treatment of end-stage disease. Various joint-sparing alternatives, including conservative and surgical treatment, have been proposed in the literature; however, no treatment to date has been fully successful in restoring hyaline cartilage. The mechanical and frictional properties of the cartilage are of paramount importance in terms of cartilage resistance to continuous loading. OA causes numerous changes in the macro- and microstructure of cartilage, affecting its mechanical properties. Increased friction and reduced load-bearing capability of the cartilage accelerate further degradation of tissue by exerting increased loads on the healthy surrounding tissues. Cartilage repair techniques aim to restore function and reduce pain in the affected joint. Numerous studies have investigated the biological aspects of OA progression and cartilage repair techniques. However, the mechanical properties of cartilage repair techniques are of vital importance and must be addressed too. This review, therefore, addresses the mechanical and frictional properties of articular cartilage and its changes during OA, and it summarizes the mechanical outcomes of cartilage repair techniques.
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- Przemysław Krakowski
- Department of Trauma Surgery and Emergency Medicine, Medical University, 20-059 Lublin, Poland
- Orthopaedic and Sports Traumatology Department, Carolina Medical Center, Pory 78, 02-757 Warsaw, Poland; (A.R.); (J.S.)
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- Orthopaedic and Sports Traumatology Department, Carolina Medical Center, Pory 78, 02-757 Warsaw, Poland; (A.R.); (J.S.)
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- Orthopaedic and Sports Traumatology Department, Carolina Medical Center, Pory 78, 02-757 Warsaw, Poland; (A.R.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Machine Design and Mechatronics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Technology, 20-618 Lublin, Poland
- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Early Intervention, Medical University, 20-059 Lublin, Poland
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He X, He S, Xiang G, Deng L, Zhang H, Wang Y, Li J, Lu H. Precise Lubrication and Protection of Cartilage Damage by Targeting Hydrogel Microsphere. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2405943. [PMID: 39155588 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202405943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative bone and joint disease characterized by decreased cartilage lubrication, leading to continuous wear and ultimately irreversible damage. This situation is particularly challenging for early-stage OA, as current bio-lubricants lack precise targeting for small inflammatory lesions. In this work, an antibody-mediated targeting hydrogel microspheres (HMS) is developed to precisely lubricate the local injury site of cartilage and prevent the progression of early OA. Anti-Collagen type I (Anti-Col1) is an antibody that targets cartilage injury sites in early OA stages. It is anchored on a HMS matrix made of Gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) and poly (sulfobetaine methacrylate) (PSBMA) to create targeted HMS (T-G/S HMS). The T-G/S HMS's high hydrophilicity, along with the dynamic interaction between its surficial Anti-Col1 and the Col1 on cartilage injury site, ensures its precise and effective lubrication of early OA lesions. Consequently, injecting T-G/S HMS into rats with early OA significantly slows disease progression and reduces symptoms. In conclusion, the developed injectable targeted lubricating HMS and the precisely targeted lubrication strategy represent a promising, convenient technique for treating OA, particularly for slowing the early-stage OA progression.
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- Xiangming He
- Laboratory for Advanced Lubricating Materials, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Lubricating Materials, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Lubricating Materials, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Yu P, Peng X, Sun H, Xin Q, Kang H, Wang P, Zhao Y, Xu X, Zhou G, Xie J, Li J. Inspired by lubricin: a tailored cartilage-armor with durable lubricity and autophagy-activated antioxidation for targeted therapy of osteoarthritis. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024. [PMID: 39143938 DOI: 10.1039/d4mh00812j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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Osteoarthritis (OA), which disables articular cartilage, affects millions of people. The self-healing capacity is inhibited by internal oxidative stress and external lubrication deficiency and enzymatic degradation. To overcome these challenges, a tailored cartilage-armor is designed to ameliorate the inflamed cartilage, which is implemented by a novel collagen type II (Col II)-binding peptide conjugated zwitterionic polymer (PSB-b-PColBP, PSP). By mimicking natural lubricin, PSP specifically targets the cartilage surface and forms an in situ hydration armor. This engineered cartilage-armor can prevent enzymatic cartilage degradation (nearly 100% resistance to catabolic enzymes) and provide durable lubrication properties (COF < 0.013 for 500 cycles). An autophagy-activation process, absent in previous biomimetic lubricants, enhances the enzymatic activity of the tailored cartilage-armor, offering effective anti-oxidant properties to suppress oxidative stress. By inhibiting the PI3K-Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway, chondrocytes protected by the tailored armor can secrete a cartilage matrix even in inflammatory microenvironments. In OA rat models, osteophyte formation and the inflammatory response have been inhibited by the cartilage-armor, demonstrating a therapeutic effect comparable to most drug-loaded systems. This study underscores the potential of tailoring cartilage-armor with the cartilage targeting and autophagy-activating properties in integrating offensive-defensive mechanisms for cartilage remodeling. This represents an alternative strategy for clinical OA therapy.
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- Peng Yu
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- Experimental and Research Animal Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610207, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- Life Science Core Facilities, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610207, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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Zhao W, Zhang Y, Zhao X, Sheng W, Ma S, Zhou F. Mechanically Robust Lubricating Hydrogels Beyond the Natural Cartilage as Compliant Artificial Joint Coating. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2401000. [PMID: 38884361 PMCID: PMC11336983 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Natural cartilage exhibits superior lubricity as well as an ultra-long service lifetime, which is related to its surface hydration, load-bearing, and deformation recovery feature. Until now, it is of great challenge to develop reliable cartilage lubricating materials or coatings with persistent robustness. Inspired by the unique biochemical structure and mechanics of natural cartilage, the study reports a novel cartilage-hydrogel composed of top composite lubrication layer and bottom mechanical load-bearing layer, by covalently manufacturing thick polyelectrolyte brush phase through sub-surface of tough hydrogel matrix with multi-level crystallization phase. Due to multiple network dissipation mechanisms of matrix, this hydrogel can achieve a high compression modulus of 11.8 MPa, a reversible creep recovery (creep strain: ≈2%), along with excellent anti-swelling feature in physiological medium (v/v0 < 5%). Using low-viscosity PBS as lubricant, this hydrogel demonstrates persistent lubricity (average COF: ≈0.027) under a high contact pressure of 2.06 MPa with encountering 100k reciprocating sliding cycles, negligible wear and a deformation recovery of collapse pit in testing area. The extraordinary lubrication performance of this hydrogel is comparable to but beyond the natural animal cartilage, and can be used as compliant coating for implantable articular material of UHMWPE to present, offering more robust lubricity than current commercial system.
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- Weiyi Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesLanzhou730000China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics EngineeringUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesLanzhou730000China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesLanzhou730000China
- Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacture at YantaiYantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical EngineeringYantai264006China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesLanzhou730000China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesLanzhou730000China
- Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacture at YantaiYantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical EngineeringYantai264006China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesLanzhou730000China
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Wu Q, Yuan Z, Fang Y, Wu L, Bo Z, Peng C, Wu B. Natural product of angelica essential oil developed as a stable Pickering emulsion for joint interface lubrication. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 240:113993. [PMID: 38810464 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Development of high-performance joint injection lubricants has become the focus in the field of osteoarthritis treatment. Herein, natural product of angelica essential oil combined with the graphene oxide were prepared to the stable Pickering emulsion as a biological lubricant. The tribological properties of the Pickering emulsion under different friction conditions were studied. The lubricating mechanism was revealed and the biological activities were evaluated. Results showed that the prepared Pickering emulsion displayed superior lubrication property at the Ti6Al4V biological material interface. The maximum friction reduction and anti-wear abilities of the Pickering emulsion were improved by 36% and 50% compared to water, respectively. This was primarily due to the action of the double-layer lubrication films composed of the graphene oxide and angelica essential oil molecules. It was worth noting that the friction reduction effect of the Pickering emulsion at the natural cartilage interface was higher about 19% than that of HA used in clinic for OA commonly. In addition, the Pickering emulsion also displayed antioxidant activity and cell biocompatibility, showing a good clinical application prospect in the future.
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- Qian Wu
- School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology Research Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology Research Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology Research Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology Research Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology Research Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Preparation Technology and Application, Hefei 230012, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology Research Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China.
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Turczyńska K, Rahimi M, Charmi G, Pham DA, Murata H, Kozanecki M, Filipczak P, Ulański J, Diem T, Matyjaszewski K, Banquy X, Pietrasik J. Bottlebrush Polymers for Articular Joint Lubrication: Influence of Anchoring Group Chemistry on Lubrication Properties. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:38550-38563. [PMID: 38980156 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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The role of carboxylic, aldehyde, or epoxide groups incorporated into bottlebrush macromolecules as anchoring blocks (or cartilage-binding blocks) is investigated by measuring their lubricating properties and cartilage-binding effectiveness. Mica modified with amine groups is used to mimic the cartilage surface, while bottlebrush polymers functionalized with carboxylic, aldehyde, or epoxide groups played the role of the lubricant interacting with the cartilage surface. We demonstrate that bottlebrushes with anchoring blocks effectively reduce the friction coefficient on modified surfaces by 75-95% compared to unmodified mica. The most efficient polymer appears to be the one with epoxide groups, which can react spontaneously with amines at room temperature. In this case, the value of the friction coefficient is the lowest and equals 0.009 ± 0.001, representing a 95% reduction compared to measurements on nonmodified mica. These results show that the presence of the functional groups within the anchoring blocks has a significant influence on interactions between the bottlebrush polymer and cartilage surface. All synthesized bottlebrush polymers are also used in the preliminary lubrication tests carried out on animal cartilage surfaces. The developed materials are very promising for future in vivo studies to be used in osteoarthritis treatment.
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- Karolina Turczyńska
- Department of Molecular Physics, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Zeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- Orthopedic Research Laboratory, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal, H4J 1C5 Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 16, 90-537 Lodz, Poland
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- Canada Research Chair in Bio-inspired Materials and Interfaces, Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, C.P. 6128, succursale Centre Ville, Montréal Qc H3T1J4, QC, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, 15213 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physics, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Zeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Physics, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Zeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Physics, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Zeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- Collegium Civitas, Plac Defilad 1, 00-901 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Physics, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Zeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, 15213 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Canada Research Chair in Bio-inspired Materials and Interfaces, Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, C.P. 6128, succursale Centre Ville, Montréal Qc H3T1J4, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 16, 90-537 Lodz, Poland
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Weber P, Asadikorayem M, Zenobi-Wong M. Zwitterionic Poly-Carboxybetaine Polymers Restore Lubrication of Inflamed Articular Cartilage. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2401623. [PMID: 39007282 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202401623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that is associated with decreased synovial fluid viscosity and increased cartilage friction. Though viscosupplements are available for decades, their clinical efficacy is limited and there is ample need for more effective joint lubricants. This study first evaluates the tribological and biochemical properties of bovine articular cartilage explants after stimulation with the inflammatory cytokine interleukin-1β. This model is then used to investigate the tribological potential of carboxybetaine (CBAA)-based zwitterionic polymers of linear and bottlebrush architecture. Due to their affinity for cartilage tissue, these polymers form a highly hydrated surface layer that decreases friction under high load in the boundary lubrication regime. For linear pCBAA, these benefits are retained over several weeks and the relaxation time of cartilage explants under compression is furthermore decreased, thereby potentially boosting the weeping lubrication mechanism. Bottlebrush bb-pCBAA shows smaller benefits under boundary lubrication but is more viscous than linear pCBAA, therefore providing better lubrication under low load in the fluid-film regime and enabling a longer residence time to bind to the cartilage surface. Showing how CBAA-based polymers restore the lost lubrication mechanisms during inflammation can inspire the next steps toward more effective joint lubricants in the future.
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- Patrick Weber
- Tissue Engineering + Biofabrication Laboratory, ETH Zurich, Otto-Stern-Weg 7, Zürich, 8093, Switzerland
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- Tissue Engineering + Biofabrication Laboratory, ETH Zurich, Otto-Stern-Weg 7, Zürich, 8093, Switzerland
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- Tissue Engineering + Biofabrication Laboratory, ETH Zurich, Otto-Stern-Weg 7, Zürich, 8093, Switzerland
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Du C, Chen Z, Liu S, Liu J, Zhan J, Zou J, Liao J, Huang W, Lei Y. Lubricin-Inspired Nanozymes Reconstruct Cartilage Lubrication System with an "In-Out" Strategy. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400757. [PMID: 38962862 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Lubricin, secreted primarily by chondrocytes, plays a critical role in maintaining the function of the cartilage lubrication system. However, both external factors such as friction and internal factors like oxidative stress can disrupt this system, leading to osteoarthritis. Inspired by lubricin, a lubricating nanozyme, that is, Poly-2-acrylamide-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid sodium salt-grafted aminofullerene, is developed to restore the cartilage lubrication system using an "In-Out" strategy. The "Out" aspect involves reducing friction through a combination of hydration lubrication and ball-bearing lubrication. Simultaneously, the "In" aspect aims to mitigate oxidative stress by reducing free radical, increasing autophagy, and improving the mitochondrial respiratory chain. This results in reduced chondrocyte senescence and increased lubricin production, enhancing the natural lubrication ability of cartilage. Transcriptome sequencing and Western blot results demonstrate that it enhances the functionality of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes I, III, and V, thereby improving mitochondrial function in chondrocytes. In vitro and in vivo experiments show that the lubricating nanozymes reduce cartilage wear, improve chondrocyte senescence, and mitigate oxidative stress damage, thereby mitigating the progression of osteoarthritis. These findings provide novel insights into treating diseases associated with oxidative stress and frictional damage, such as osteoarthritis, and set the stage for future research and development of therapeutic interventions.
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- Chengcheng Du
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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DeMoya CD, Joenathan A, Lawson TB, Felson DT, Schaer TP, Bais M, Albro MB, Mäkelä J, Snyder BD, Grinstaff MW. Advances in viscosupplementation and tribosupplementation for early-stage osteoarthritis therapy. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2024; 20:432-451. [PMID: 38858605 PMCID: PMC11348290 DOI: 10.1038/s41584-024-01125-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Joint kinematic instability, arising from congenital or acquired musculoskeletal pathoanatomy or from imbalances in anabolism and catabolism induced by pathophysiological factors, leads to deterioration of the composition, structure and function of cartilage and, ultimately, progression to osteoarthritis (OA). Alongside articular cartilage degeneration, synovial fluid lubricity decreases in OA owing to a reduction in the concentration and molecular weight of hyaluronic acid and surface-active mucinous glycoproteins that form a lubricating film over the articulating joint surfaces. Minimizing friction between articulating joint surfaces by lubrication is fundamental for decreasing hyaline cartilage wear and for maintaining the function of synovial joints. Augmentation with highly viscous supplements (that is, viscosupplementation) offers one approach to re-establishing the rheological and tribological properties of synovial fluid in OA. However, this approach has varied clinical outcomes owing to limited intra-articular residence time and ineffective mechanisms of chondroprotection. This Review discusses normal hyaline cartilage function and lubrication and examines the advantages and disadvantages of various strategies for restoring normal joint lubrication. These strategies include contemporary viscosupplements that contain antioxidants, anti-inflammatory drugs or platelet-rich plasma and new synthetic synovial fluid additives and cartilage matrix enhancers. Advanced biomimetic tribosupplements offer promise for mitigating cartilage wear, restoring joint function and, ultimately, improving patient care.
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- Christian D DeMoya
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Section of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, USA
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- PENN VET Institute for Medical Translation, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine New Bolton Center, Kennett Square, PA, USA
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- Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
- Department of Chemistry, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
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Ramot Y, Kronfeld N, Steiner M, Lee ED, Goldberg R, Jahn S, Nyska A. Biocompatible Solutions: Evaluating the Safety of Repeated Intra-Articular Injections of pMPCylated Liposomes for Knee Osteoarthritis Therapy in Rat Models. Toxicol Pathol 2024; 52:266-283. [PMID: 39193778 DOI: 10.1177/01926233241271400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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Knee osteoarthritis (OA) poses a significant health care burden globally, necessitating innovative therapeutic approaches. CCoat, a novel poly(2-[methacryloyloxy]ethyl phosphorylcholine) (pMPC)ylated liposome device, protects the cartilage surface of the joint from mechanical wear through an entropy-favored process. Two preclinical studies were performed to explore the safety of CCoat following repeated intra-articular (IA) injections into the knee joint (i.e., femorotibial joint) in Sprague-Dawley rats. The studies involved 2 or 3 IA injections, at an interval of 2 or 3 weeks, and an observation period of 1 or 13 weeks after the last injection. Assessments included clinical, histopathological, and immunofluorescent evaluations. In study 1, no mortality or abnormal clinical signs occurred. At 1 week post last injection, histopathology revealed minimal vacuolated macrophages beneath the synovial membrane, predominantly M2-like, indicating a nonadverse response. Immunofluorescent staining supported M2-like macrophage predominance. Study 2 confirmed these findings with no systemic effects over 13 weeks. Statistical analyses indicated no significant differences in body weight, clinical pathology, or organ weights compared with controls. Results affirming the safety of pMPCylated liposomes following repeated IA injections in rat. This novel lubricant coating approach shows promise in OA therapy, with this safety assessment supporting its potential clinical application.
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- Yuval Ramot
- The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
- Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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Zhao P, Klein J. Lubricating Polymer Gels/Coatings: Syntheses and Measurement Strategies. Gels 2024; 10:407. [PMID: 38920953 PMCID: PMC11202676 DOI: 10.3390/gels10060407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Straightforward design and long-term functionality for tribological considerations has prompted an extensive substitution of polymers for metals across various applications, from industrial machinery to medical devices. Lubrication of and by polymer gels/coatings, essential for ensuring the cost-effective operation and reliability of applications, has gained strong momentum by benefiting from the structural characteristics of natural lubrication systems (such as articular cartilage). The optimal synthetic strategy for lubricating polymer gels/coatings would be a holistic approach, wherein the lubrication mechanism in relation to the structural properties offers a pathway to design tailor-made materials. This review considers recent synthesis strategies for creating lubricating polymer gels/coatings from the molecular level (including polymer brushes, loops, microgels, and hydrogels), and assessing their frictional properties, as well as considering the underlying mechanism of their lubrication.
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- Panpan Zhao
- Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 76100, Israel
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- Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 76100, Israel
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Rajankunte Mahadeshwara M, Al-Jawad M, Hall RM, Pandit H, El-Gendy R, Bryant M. How Do Cartilage Lubrication Mechanisms Fail in Osteoarthritis? A Comprehensive Review. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:541. [PMID: 38927777 PMCID: PMC11200606 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11060541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Cartilage degeneration is a characteristic of osteoarthritis (OA), which is often observed in aging populations. This degeneration is due to the breakdown of articular cartilage (AC) mechanical and tribological properties primarily attributed to lubrication failure. Understanding the reasons behind these failures and identifying potential solutions could have significant economic and societal implications, ultimately enhancing quality of life. This review provides an overview of developments in the field of AC, focusing on its mechanical and tribological properties. The emphasis is on the role of lubrication in degraded AC, offering insights into its structure and function relationship. Further, it explores the fundamental connection between AC mechano-tribological properties and the advancement of its degradation and puts forth recommendations for strategies to boost its lubrication efficiency.
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- Manoj Rajankunte Mahadeshwara
- Institute of Functional Surfaces, Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK; (M.A.-J.); (R.E.-G.)
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK; (M.A.-J.); (R.E.-G.)
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- School of Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK;
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM), University of Leeds, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds LS7 4SA, UK;
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK; (M.A.-J.); (R.E.-G.)
- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 3, Ismailia Governorate 8366004, Egypt
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- Institute of Functional Surfaces, Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
- School of Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK;
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Chen MM, Li Y, Zhu Y, Geng WC, Chen FY, Li JJ, Wang ZH, Hu XY, Tang Q, Yu Y, Sun T, Guo DS. Supramolecular 3 in 1: A Lubrication and Co-Delivery System for Synergistic Advanced Osteoarthritis Therapy. ACS NANO 2024; 18:13117-13129. [PMID: 38727027 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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The complexity, heterogeneity, and drug resistance of diseases necessitate a shift in therapeutic paradigms from monotherapy to combination therapy, which could augment treatment efficiency. Effective treatment of advanced osteoarthritis (OA) requires addressing three key factors contributing to its deterioration: chronic joint inflammation, lubrication dysfunction, and cartilage-tissue degradation. Herein, we present a supramolecular nanomedicine of multifunctionality via molecular recognition and self-assembly. The employed macrocyclic carrier, zwitterion-modified cavitand (CV-2), not only accurately loads various drugs but also functions as a therapeutic agent with lubricating properties for the treatment of OA. Kartogenin (KGN), a drug for articular cartilage regeneration and protection, and flurbiprofen (FP), an anti-inflammatory agent, were coloaded onto CV-2 assembly, forming a supramolecular nanomedicine KGN&FP@CV-2. The three-in-one combination therapy of KGN&FP@CV-2 addresses the three pathological features for treating OA collectively, and thus provides long-term therapeutic benefits for OA through sustained drug release and intrinsic lubrication in vivo. The multifunctional integration of macrocyclic delivery and therapeutics provides a simple, flexible, and universal platform for the synergistic treatment of diseases involving multiple drugs.
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- Meng-Meng Chen
- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials (Ministry of Education), Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Spine Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China
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- Center for Supramolecular Chemistry & Catalysis and Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials (Ministry of Education), Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials (Ministry of Education), Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials (Ministry of Education), Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials (Ministry of Education), Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials (Ministry of Education), Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Department of Respiratory, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Tianjin 300121, China
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- Center for Supramolecular Chemistry & Catalysis and Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Spine Surgery, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Tianjin 300121, China
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- College of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials (Ministry of Education), Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Novel Functional Materials Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, Kashi University, Kashi 844000, China
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Elkington RJ, Hall RM, Beadling AR, Pandit H, Bryant MG. Brushing Up on Cartilage Lubrication: Polyelectrolyte-Enhanced Tribological Rehydration. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:10648-10662. [PMID: 38712915 PMCID: PMC11112737 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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This study presents new insights into the potential role of polyelectrolyte interfaces in regulating low friction and interstitial fluid pressurization of cartilage. Polymer brushes composed of hydrophilic 3-sulfopropyl methacrylate potassium salt (SPMK) tethered to a PEEK substrate (SPMK-g-PEEK) are a compelling biomimetic solution for interfacing with cartilage, inspired by the natural lubricating biopolyelectrolyte constituents of synovial fluid. These SPMK-g-PEEK surfaces exhibit a hydrated compliant layer approximately 5 μm thick, demonstrating the ability to maintain low friction coefficients (μ ∼ 0.01) across a wide speed range (0.1-200 mm/s) under physiological loads (0.75-1.2 MPa). A novel polyelectrolyte-enhanced tribological rehydration mechanism is elucidated, capable of recovering up to ∼12% cartilage strain and subsequently facilitating cartilage interstitial fluid recovery, under loads ranging from 0.25 to 2.21 MPa. This is attributed to the combined effects of fluid confinement within the contact gap and the enhanced elastohydrodynamic behavior of polymer brushes. Contrary to conventional theories that emphasize interstitial fluid pressurization in regulating cartilage lubrication, this work demonstrates that SPMK-g-PEEK's frictional behavior with cartilage is independent of these factors and provides unabating aqueous lubrication. Polyelectrolyte-enhanced tribological rehydration can occur within a static contact area and operates independently of known mechanisms of cartilage interstitial fluid recovery established for converging or migrating cartilage contacts. These findings challenge existing paradigms, proposing a novel polyelectrolyte-cartilage tribological mechanism not exclusively reliant on interstitial fluid pressurization or cartilage contact geometry. The implications of this research extend to a broader understanding of synovial joint lubrication, offering insights into the development of joint replacement materials that more accurately replicate the natural functionality of cartilage.
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- Robert J. Elkington
- Institute
of Functional Surfaces, Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, Yorkshire, U.K.
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- School
of Engineering College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, West
Midlands, U.K.
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- Institute
of Functional Surfaces, Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, Yorkshire, U.K.
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- Leeds
Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Chapeltown Road, Leeds LS7 4SA, Yorkshire, U.K.
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- School
of Engineering College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, West
Midlands, U.K.
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Du C, Liu J, Liu S, Xiao P, Chen Z, Chen H, Huang W, Lei Y. Bone and Joint-on-Chip Platforms: Construction Strategies and Applications. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400436. [PMID: 38763918 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Organ-on-a-chip, also known as "tissue chip," is an advanced platform based on microfluidic systems for constructing miniature organ models in vitro. They can replicate the complex physiological and pathological responses of human organs. In recent years, the development of bone and joint-on-chip platforms aims to simulate the complex physiological and pathological processes occurring in human bones and joints, including cell-cell interactions, the interplay of various biochemical factors, the effects of mechanical stimuli, and the intricate connections between multiple organs. In the future, bone and joint-on-chip platforms will integrate the advantages of multiple disciplines, bringing more possibilities for exploring disease mechanisms, drug screening, and personalized medicine. This review explores the construction and application of Organ-on-a-chip technology in bone and joint disease research, proposes a modular construction concept, and discusses the new opportunities and future challenges in the construction and application of bone and joint-on-chip platforms.
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- Chengcheng Du
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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Zhao X, Yang L, Zhang L, Ji L, Ma S, Zhou F. Novel biomimetic macromolecules system for highly efficient lubrication, ROS scavenging and osteoarthritis treatment. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 239:113956. [PMID: 38733647 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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The early stages of osteoarthritis (OA) in the joints are typically characterized by two key factors: the dysfunction of articular cartilage lubrication and inflammation resulting from the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Synthetic injectable macromolecular materials present great potential for preventing the progression of early OA. In this study, to mimic the excellent lubricity of brush-like aggregates found in natural synovial fluid, we develop a novel macromolecular biolubricant (CS-PS-DA) by integrating adhesion and hydration groups onto backbone of natural biomacromolecules. CS-PS-DA exhibits a strong affinity for cartilage surfaces, enabling the formation of a stable lubrication layer at the sliding interface of degraded cartilages to restore joint lubrication performance. In vitro results from ROS scavenging and anti-inflammatory experiments indicate the great advantage of CS-PS-DA to decrease the levels of proinflammatory cytokines by inhibiting ROS overproduction. Finally, in vivo rats OA model demonstrates that intra-cavitary injection of CS-PS-DA could effectively resist cartilage wear and mitigated inflammation in the joints. This novel biolubricant provides a new and timely strategy for the treatment of OA.
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- Xiaoduo Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacture, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai 264006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an 710068, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacture, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai 264006, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Zhang Z, Shen C, Zhang P, Xu S, Kong L, Liang X, Li C, Qiu X, Huang J, Cui X. Fundamental, mechanism and development of hydration lubrication: From bio-inspiration to artificial manufacturing. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 327:103145. [PMID: 38615561 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Friction and lubrication are ubiquitous in all kinds of movements and play a vital role in the smooth operation of production machinery. Water is indispensable both in the lubrication systems of natural organisms and in hydration lubrication systems. There exists a high degree of similarity between these systems, which has driven the development of hydration lubrication from biomimetic to artificial manufacturing. In particular, significant advancements have been made in the understanding of the mechanisms of hydration lubrication over the past 30 years. This enhanced understanding has further stimulated the exploration of biomimetic inspiration from natural hydration lubrication systems, to develop novel artificial hydration lubrication systems that are cost-effective, easily transportable, and possess excellent capability. This review summarizes the recent experimental and theoretical advances in the understanding of hydration-lubrication processes. The entire paper is divided into three parts. Firstly, surface interactions relevant to hydration lubrication are discussed, encompassing topics such as hydrogen bonding, hydration layer, electric double layer force, hydration force, and Stribeck curve. The second part begins with an introduction to articular cartilage in biomaterial lubrication, discussing its compositional structure and lubrication mechanisms. Subsequently, three major categories of bio-inspired artificial manufacturing lubricating material systems are presented, including hydrogels, polymer brushes (e.g., neutral, positive, negative and zwitterionic brushes), hydration lubricant additives (e.g., nano-particles, polymers, ionic liquids), and their related lubrication mechanism is also described. Finally, the challenges and perspectives for hydration lubrication research and materials development are presented.
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- Zekai Zhang
- Center for Advanced Jet Engineering Technologies (CaJET), Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 25006, China
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- Center for Advanced Jet Engineering Technologies (CaJET), Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 25006, China
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- Advanced Interdisciplinary Technology Research Center, National Innovation Institute of Defense Technology, Beijing 100071, China
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- Center for Advanced Jet Engineering Technologies (CaJET), Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 25006, China
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- Advanced Interdisciplinary Technology Research Center, National Innovation Institute of Defense Technology, Beijing 100071, China
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- Advanced Interdisciplinary Technology Research Center, National Innovation Institute of Defense Technology, Beijing 100071, China
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- Advanced Interdisciplinary Technology Research Center, National Innovation Institute of Defense Technology, Beijing 100071, China
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- Center for Advanced Jet Engineering Technologies (CaJET), Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 25006, China
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- Center for Advanced Jet Engineering Technologies (CaJET), Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 25006, China.
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- Advanced Interdisciplinary Technology Research Center, National Innovation Institute of Defense Technology, Beijing 100071, China.
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Huang J, Tang Y, Wang P, Zhou H, Li H, Cheng Z, Wu Y, Xie Z, Cai Z, Wu D, Shen H. One-Pot Construction of Articular Cartilage-Like Hydrogel Coating for Durable Aqueous Lubrication. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309141. [PMID: 38339915 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Articular cartilage has an appropriate multilayer structure and superior tribological properties and provides a structural paradigm for design of lubricating materials. However, mimicking articular cartilage traits on prosthetic materials with durable lubrication remains a huge challenge. Herein, an ingenious three-in-one strategy is developed for constructing an articular cartilage-like bilayer hydrogel coating on the surface of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (BH-UPE), which makes full use of conceptions of interfacial interlinking, high-entanglement crosslinking, and interface-modulated polymerization. The hydrogel coating is tightly interlinked with UPE substrate through hydrogel-UPE interchain entanglement and bonding. The hydrogel chains are highly entangled with each other to form a dense tough layer with negligible hysteresis for load-bearing by reducing the amounts of crosslinker and hydrophilic initiator to p.p.m. levels. Meanwhile, the polymerization of monomers in the top surface region is suppressed via interface-modulated polymerization, thus introducing a porous surface for effective aqueous lubrication. As a result, BH-UPE exhibits an ultralow friction coefficient of 0.0048 during 10 000 cycles under a load of 0.9 MPa, demonstrating great potential as an advanced bearing material for disc prosthesis. This work may provide a new way to build stable bilayer coatings and have important implications for development of biological lubricating materials.
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- Jiajun Huang
- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, P. R. China
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, P. R. China
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, P. R. China
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, P. R. China
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, P. R. China
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, P. R. China
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, P. R. China
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, P. R. China
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, P. R. China
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, P. R. China
- PCFM Lab, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, P. R. China
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Deng J, Wei R, Qiu H, Wu X, Yang Y, Huang Z, Miao J, Liu A, Chai H, Cen X, Wang R. Biomimetic zwitterionic copolymerized chitosan as an articular lubricant. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 330:121821. [PMID: 38368102 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Restoration of the lubrication functions of articular cartilage is an effective treatment to alleviate the progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Herein, we fabricated chitosan-block-poly(sulfobetaine methacrylate) (CS-b-pSBMA) copolymer via a free radical polymerization of sulfobetaine methacrylate onto activated chitosan segment, structurally mimicking the lubricating biomolecules on cartilage. The successful copolymerization of CS-b-pSBMA was verified by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance. Friction test confirmed that the CS-b-pSBMA copolymer could achieve an excellent lubrication effect on artificial joint materials such as Ti6Al4V alloy with a coefficient of friction as low as 0.008, and on OA-simulated cartilage, better than the conventional lubricant hyaluronic acid, and the adsorption effect of lubricant on cartilage surface was proved by a fluorescence labeling experiment. In addition, CS-b-pSBMA lubricant possessed an outstanding stability, which can withstand enzymatic degradation and even a long-term storage up to 4 weeks. In vitro studies showed that CS-b-pSBMA lubricant had a favorable antibacterial activity and good biocompatibility. In vivo studies confirmed that the CS-b-pSBMA lubricant was stable and could alleviate the degradation process of cartilage in OA mice. This biomimetic lubricant is a promising articular joint lubricant for the treatment of OA and cartilage restoration.
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- Junjie Deng
- Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 315300, PR China; Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo 315300, PR China
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- Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 315300, PR China; Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo 315300, PR China
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- Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo 315300, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China
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- Ningbo Medical Center Li Huili Hospital; Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, PR China
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- Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 315300, PR China; Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo 315300, PR China
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- Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo 315300, PR China
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- Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo 315300, PR China
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- Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 315300, PR China; Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo 315300, PR China
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- Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 315300, PR China; Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo 315300, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, PR China; Department of Temporomandibular Joint, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, PR China.
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- Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang 315300, PR China; Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo 315300, PR China.
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Zhang X, Bai L, Zhou J, Gao H, Chen Q, Cui W, Yang X, Hao Y. Injectable microspheres adhering to the cartilage matrix promote rapid reconstruction of partial-thickness cartilage defects. Acta Biomater 2024; 179:220-233. [PMID: 38554890 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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An effective treatment for the irregular partial-thickness cartilage defect in the early stages of osteoarthritis (OA) is lacking. Cartilage tissue engineering is effective for treating full-thickness cartilage defects with limited area. In this study, we designed an injectable multifunctional poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microsphere to repair partial-thickness cartilage defects. The microsphere was grafted with an E7 peptide after loading the microsphere with kartogenin (KGN) and modifying the outer layer through dopamine self-polymerization. The microsphere could adhere to the cartilage defect, recruit synovial mesenchymal stem cells (SMSCs) in situ, and stimulate their differentiation into chondrocytes after injection into the articular cavity. Through in vivo and in vitro experiments, we demonstrated the ability of multifunctional microspheres to adhere to cartilage matrix, recruit SMSCs, and promote their differentiation into cartilage. Following treatment, the cartilage surface of the model group with partial-thickness cartilage defect showed smooth recovery, and the glycosaminoglycan content remained normal; the untreated control group showed significant progression of OA. The microsphere, a framework for cartilage tissue engineering, promoted the expression of SMSCs involved in cartilage repair while adapting to cell migration and growth. Thus, for treating partial-thickness cartilage defects in OA, this innovative carrier system based on stem cell therapy can potentially improve therapeutic outcomes. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) therapy is effective in the repair of cartilage injury. However, because of the particularity of partial-thickness cartilage injury, it is difficult to recruit enough seed cells in situ, and there is a lack of suitable scaffolds for cell migration and growth. Here, we developed polydopamine surface-modified PLGA microspheres (PMS) containing KGN and E7 peptides. The adhesion ability of the microspheres is facilitated by the polydopamine layer wrapped in them; thus, the microspheres can adhere to the injured cartilage and recruit MSCs, thereby promoting their differentiation into chondrocytes and accomplishing cartilage repair. The multifunctional microspheres can be used as a safe and potential method to treat partial-thickness cartilage defects in OA.
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- Xiaoyu Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215008, China; Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 458 Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215008, China; Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 458 Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215008, China; Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 458 Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215008, China; Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 458 Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215008, China; Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 458 Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai 200025, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215008, China; Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 458 Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215008, China; Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 458 Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006, China.
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Yan R, Yang H, Liu Y, Wang Y, Liu S, Xie R, Ren L. A Dual Functional Bioinspired Lubricant for Osteoarthritis Treatment and Potential Prevention. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38608288 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Osteoarthritis (OA), primarily characterized by the deterioration of articular cartilage, is a highly prevalent joint-disabling disease. The pathological onset and progression of OA are closely related to cartilage lubrication dysfunction and synovial inflammation. Synergistic options targeted at restorative lubrication and anti-inflammation are expected to be the most attractive candidates to treat OA and perhaps help prevent it. Herein, a bioinspired lubricant (HA/PA@Lipo) was fabricated by combining anionic hyaluronan-graft-poly(2-acrylamide-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid sodium salt) (HA/PA) with cationic liposomes (Lipo) via electrostatic interaction. HA/PA@Lipo mimicked the lubrication complex located on the outer cartilage surface and was endowed cartilage with excellent cartilage-lubricating performances. After the antioxidant gallic acid (GA) was loaded for dual functionality, HA/PA@Lipo-GA was prepared with added anti-inflammatory properties. HA/PA@Lipo-GA showed favorable biocompatibility with C28/I2 cells, inhibited the production of reactive oxygen, and regulated the expression levels of anabolic genes and proteins. The therapeutic effects of HA/PA@Lipo-GA were evaluated using a sodium iodoacetate-induced OA rat model, and the preventive effects of HA/PA@Lipo-GA were estimated in vivo. The results suggested the robust potential of HA/PA@Lipo-GA with dual functions as a candidate option for OA treatment and prevention.
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- Ruyu Yan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases (Ministry of Education), Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Innovation Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Chen M, Lu Y, Liu Y, Liu Q, Deng S, Liu Y, Cui X, Liang J, Zhang X, Fan Y, Wang Q. Injectable Microgels with Hybrid Exosomes of Chondrocyte-Targeted FGF18 Gene-Editing and Self-Renewable Lubrication for Osteoarthritis Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312559. [PMID: 38266145 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Abnormal silencing of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) signaling significantly contributes to joint dysplasia and osteoarthritis (OA); However, the clinical translation of FGF18-based protein drugs is hindered by their short half-life, low delivery efficiency and the need for repeated articular injections. This study proposes a CRISPR/Cas9-based approach to effectively activate the FGF18 gene of OA chondrocytes at the genome level in vivo, using chondrocyte-affinity peptide (CAP) incorporated hybrid exosomes (CAP/FGF18-hyEXO) loaded with an FGF18-targeted gene-editing tool. Furthermore, CAP/FGF18-hyEXO are encapsulated in methacrylic anhydride-modified hyaluronic (HAMA) hydrogel microspheres via microfluidics and photopolymerization to create an injectable microgel system (CAP/FGF18-hyEXO@HMs) with self-renewable hydration layers to provide persistent lubrication in response to frictional wear. Together, the injectable CAP/FGF18-hyEXO@HMs, combined with in vivo FGF18 gene editing and continuous lubrication, have demonstrated their capacity to synergistically promote cartilage regeneration, decrease inflammation, and prevent ECM degradation both in vitro and in vivo, holding great potential for clinical translation.
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- Manyu Chen
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
- College of Biomedical Engineering Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
- College of Biomedical Engineering Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121000, P. R. China
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- Institute of Rocket Force Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
- College of Biomedical Engineering Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Orthopedics Research Institute, Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- School of medicine the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery & Musculoskeletal Medicine, Centre for Bioengineering & Nanomedicine University of Otago, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
- College of Biomedical Engineering Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
- Sichuan Testing Center for Biomaterials and Medical Devices Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
- College of Biomedical Engineering Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
- College of Biomedical Engineering Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
- College of Biomedical Engineering Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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Angolkar M, Paramshetti S, Gahtani RM, Al Shahrani M, Hani U, Talath S, Osmani RAM, Spandana A, Gangadharappa HV, Gundawar R. Pioneering a paradigm shift in tissue engineering and regeneration with polysaccharides and proteins-based scaffolds: A comprehensive review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:130643. [PMID: 38467225 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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In the realm of modern medicine, tissue engineering and regeneration stands as a beacon of hope, offering the promise of restoring form and function to damaged or diseased organs and tissues. Central to this revolutionary field are biological macromolecules-nature's own blueprints for regeneration. The growing interest in bio-derived macromolecules and their composites is driven by their environmentally friendly qualities, renewable nature, minimal carbon footprint, and widespread availability in our ecosystem. Capitalizing on these unique attributes, specific composites can be tailored and enhanced for potential utilization in the realm of tissue engineering (TE). This review predominantly concentrates on the present research trends involving TE scaffolds constructed from polysaccharides, proteins and glycosaminoglycans. It provides an overview of the prerequisites, production methods, and TE applications associated with a range of biological macromolecules. Furthermore, it tackles the challenges and opportunities arising from the adoption of these biomaterials in the field of TE. This review also presents a novel perspective on the development of functional biomaterials with broad applicability across various biomedical applications.
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- Mohit Angolkar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, RAK College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah 11172, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India.
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Kumar R, Rezapourian M, Rahmani R, Maurya HS, Kamboj N, Hussainova I. Bioinspired and Multifunctional Tribological Materials for Sliding, Erosive, Machining, and Energy-Absorbing Conditions: A Review. Biomimetics (Basel) 2024; 9:209. [PMID: 38667221 PMCID: PMC11048303 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9040209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Friction, wear, and the consequent energy dissipation pose significant challenges in systems with moving components, spanning various domains, including nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS/MEMS) and bio-MEMS (microrobots), hip prostheses (biomaterials), offshore wind and hydro turbines, space vehicles, solar mirrors for photovoltaics, triboelectric generators, etc. Nature-inspired bionic surfaces offer valuable examples of effective texturing strategies, encompassing various geometric and topological approaches tailored to mitigate frictional effects and related functionalities in various scenarios. By employing biomimetic surface modifications, for example, roughness tailoring, multifunctionality of the system can be generated to efficiently reduce friction and wear, enhance load-bearing capacity, improve self-adaptiveness in different environments, improve chemical interactions, facilitate biological interactions, etc. However, the full potential of bioinspired texturing remains untapped due to the limited mechanistic understanding of functional aspects in tribological/biotribological settings. The current review extends to surface engineering and provides a comprehensive and critical assessment of bioinspired texturing that exhibits sustainable synergy between tribology and biology. The successful evolving examples from nature for surface/tribological solutions that can efficiently solve complex tribological problems in both dry and lubricated contact situations are comprehensively discussed. The review encompasses four major wear conditions: sliding, solid-particle erosion, machining or cutting, and impact (energy absorbing). Furthermore, it explores how topographies and their design parameters can provide tailored responses (multifunctionality) under specified tribological conditions. Additionally, an interdisciplinary perspective on the future potential of bioinspired materials and structures with enhanced wear resistance is presented.
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- Rahul Kumar
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate Tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.R.); (H.S.M.); (N.K.); (I.H.)
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate Tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.R.); (H.S.M.); (N.K.); (I.H.)
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- CiTin–Centro de Interface Tecnológico Industrial, 4970-786 Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal;
- proMetheus–Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo (IPVC), 4900-347 Viana do Castelo, Portugal
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate Tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.R.); (H.S.M.); (N.K.); (I.H.)
- Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate Tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.R.); (H.S.M.); (N.K.); (I.H.)
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Turku, 20500 Turku, Finland
- TCBC–Turku Clinical Biomaterials Centre, Department of Biomaterials Science, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate Tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia; (M.R.); (H.S.M.); (N.K.); (I.H.)
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Zheng P, Zhang X, Feng C, Yu Y, Che G, Cao Z, Tian L, Huang Y. Alterations in articular cartilage frictional properties in the setting of acute gouty arthritis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0298722. [PMID: 38512881 PMCID: PMC10956800 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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The tribological behaviour of articular cartilage plays a key role in joint motion; however, there is a gap in research on the effect of hyperuricemic joint fluid on cartilage friction behaviour in acute gouty arthritis. In this study, we carried out a fixed-load scratch experiment to compare the friction and wear of articular cartilage under the lubrication of gouty arthritis arthritic fluid and normal human arthritic fluid, and the results showed that the cartilage friction coefficient of patients with acute gouty arthritis was significantly larger than that of normal human beings, and that the cartilage friction coefficient decreased with the elevation of normal load and sliding speed, and the change with the sliding speed varied more differently from that of normal human beings, and that the cartilage surface wear was more severe after prolonged friction. The wear and tear of the cartilage surface is more severe after prolonged friction. Patients with gouty arthritis should reduce the sudden speed changes such as fast running and variable speed running to maintain the stability of the cartilage surface friction coefficient.
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- Pai Zheng
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process in Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Ren H, Guo A, Luo C. Sandwich hydrogel to realize cartilage-mimetic structures and performances from polyvinyl alcohol, chitosan and sodium hyaluronate. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 328:121738. [PMID: 38220330 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Developing artificial substitutes that mimic the structures and performances of natural cartilage is of great importance. However, it is challenging to integrate the high strength, excellent biocompatibility, low coefficient of friction, long-term wear resistance, outstanding swelling resistance, and osseointegration potential into one material. Herein, a sandwich hydrogel with cartilage-mimetic structures and performances was prepared to achieve this goal. The precursor hydrogel was obtained by freezing-thawing the mixture of poly vinyl alcohol, chitosan and deionized water three cycles, accompanied by soaking in sodium hyaluronate solution. The top of the precursor hydrogel was hydrophobically modified with lauroyl chloride and then loaded with lecithin, while the bottom was mineralized with hydroxyapatite. Due to the multiple linkages (crystalline domains, hydrogen bonds, and ionic interactions), the compressive stress was 71 MPa. Owing to the synergy of the hydrophobic modification and lecithin, the coefficient of friction was 0.01. Additionally, no wear trace was observed after 50,000 wear cycles. Remarkably, hydroxyapatite enabled the hydrogel osseointegration potential. The swelling ratio of the hydrogel was 0.06 g/g after soaking in simulated synovial fluid for 7 days. Since raw materials were non-toxic, the cell viability was 100 %. All of the above merits make it an ideal material for cartilage replacement.
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- Hanyu Ren
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750021, China; Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, North Minzu University, Yinchuan 750021, Ningxia, China; Ningxia Key Laboratory of Solar Chemical Conversion Technology, North Minzu University, Yinchuan 750021, China.
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Lin J, Jia S, Cao F, Huang J, Chen J, Wang J, Liu P, Zeng H, Zhang X, Cui W. Research Progress on Injectable Microspheres as New Strategies for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis Through Promotion of Cartilage Repair. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2024. [DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202400585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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AbstractOsteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease caused by a variety of factors with joint pain as the main symptom, including fibrosis, chapping, ulcers, and loss of cartilage. Traditional treatment can only delay the progression of OA, and classical delivery system have many side effects. In recent years, microspheres have shown great application prospects in the field of OA treatment. Microspheres can support cells, reproduce the natural tissue microenvironment in vitro and in vivo, and are an efficient delivery system for the release of drugs or biological agents, which can promote cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation. Thus, they have been widely used in cartilage repair and regeneration. In this review, preparation processes, basic materials, and functional characteristics of various microspheres commonly used in OA treatment are systematically reviewed. Then it is introduced surface modification strategies that can improve the biological properties of microspheres and discussed a series of applications of microsphere functionalized scaffolds in OA treatment. Finally, based on bibliometrics research, the research development, future potential, and possible research hotspots of microspheres in the field of OA therapy is systematically and dynamically evaluated. The comprehensive and systematic review will bring new understanding to the field of microsphere treatment of OA.
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- Jianjing Lin
- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Shenzhen Guangdong 518036 P. R. China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Shenzhen Guangdong 518036 P. R. China
- Shantou University Medical College Shantou Guangdong 515041 P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University Taiyuan Shanxi 030001 P. R. China
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- Shantou University Medical College Shantou Guangdong 515041 P. R. China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Shenzhen Guangdong 518036 P. R. China
- Shantou University Medical College Shantou Guangdong 515041 P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai 200025 P. R. China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Shenzhen Guangdong 518036 P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Second People's Hospital (First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University) Shenzhen Guangdong 518035 China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Shenzhen Guangdong 518036 P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai 200025 P. R. China
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Fu C, Wang Z, Zhou X, Hu B, Li C, Yang P. Protein-based bioactive coatings: from nanoarchitectonics to applications. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:1514-1551. [PMID: 38167899 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00786c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Protein-based bioactive coatings have emerged as a versatile and promising strategy for enhancing the performance and biocompatibility of diverse biomedical materials and devices. Through surface modification, these coatings confer novel biofunctional attributes, rendering the material highly bioactive. Their widespread adoption across various domains in recent years underscores their importance. This review systematically elucidates the behavior of protein-based bioactive coatings in organisms and expounds on their underlying mechanisms. Furthermore, it highlights notable advancements in artificial synthesis methodologies and their functional applications in vitro. A focal point is the delineation of assembly strategies employed in crafting protein-based bioactive coatings, which provides a guide for their expansion and sustained implementation. Finally, the current trends, challenges, and future directions of protein-based bioactive coatings are discussed.
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- Chengyu Fu
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Polymeric Soft Matter, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
- International Joint Research Center on Functional Fiber and Soft Smart Textile, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Polymeric Soft Matter, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
- International Joint Research Center on Functional Fiber and Soft Smart Textile, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Polymeric Soft Matter, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
- International Joint Research Center on Functional Fiber and Soft Smart Textile, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Polymeric Soft Matter, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
- International Joint Research Center on Functional Fiber and Soft Smart Textile, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Eastern HuaLan Avenue, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Polymeric Soft Matter, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
- International Joint Research Center on Functional Fiber and Soft Smart Textile, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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Wang M, Wu Y, Li G, Lin Q, Zhang W, Liu H, Su J. Articular cartilage repair biomaterials: strategies and applications. Mater Today Bio 2024; 24:100948. [PMID: 38269053 PMCID: PMC10806349 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.100948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Articular cartilage injury is a frequent worldwide disease, while effective treatment is urgently needed. Due to lack of blood vessels and nerves, the ability of cartilage to self-repair is limited. Despite the availability of various clinical treatments, unfavorable prognoses and complications remain prevalent. However, the advent of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine has generated considerable interests in using biomaterials for articular cartilage repair. Nevertheless, there remains a notable scarcity of comprehensive reviews that provide an in-depth exploration of the various strategies and applications. Herein, we present an overview of the primary biomaterials and bioactive substances from the tissue engineering perspective to repair articular cartilage. The strategies include regeneration, substitution, and immunization. We comprehensively delineate the influence of mechanically supportive scaffolds on cellular behavior, shedding light on emerging scaffold technologies, including stimuli-responsive smart scaffolds, 3D-printed scaffolds, and cartilage bionic scaffolds. Biologically active substances, including bioactive factors, stem cells, extracellular vesicles (EVs), and cartilage organoids, are elucidated for their roles in regulating the activity of chondrocytes. Furthermore, the composite bioactive scaffolds produced industrially to put into clinical use, are also explicitly presented. This review offers innovative solutions for treating articular cartilage ailments and emphasizes the potential of biomaterials for articular cartilage repair in clinical translation.
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- Mingkai Wang
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- College of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- College of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Department of Orthopedics Trauma, Shanghai Zhongye Hospital, Shanghai, 200941, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Organoid Research Center, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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Seo JW, Jo SH, Kim SH, Choi BH, Cho H, Yoo JJ, Park SH. Application of Cartilage Extracellular Matrix to Enhance Therapeutic Efficacy of Methotrexate. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2024; 21:209-221. [PMID: 37837499 PMCID: PMC10825102 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-023-00587-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by chronic inflammation and joint damage. Methotrexate (MTX), a commonly used disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) used in RA treatment. However, the continued use of DMARDs can cause adverse effects and result in limited therapeutic efficacy. Cartilage extracellular matrix (CECM) has anti-inflammatory and anti-vascular effects and promotes stem cell migration, adhesion, and differentiation into cartilage cells. METHODS CECM was assessed the dsDNA, glycosaminoglycan, collagen contents and FT-IR spectrum of CECM. Furthermore, we determined the effects of CECM and MTX on cytocompatibility in the SW 982 cells and RAW 264.7 cells. The anti-inflammatory effects of CECM and MTX were assessed using macrophage cells. Finally, we examined the in vivo effects of CECM in combination with MTX on anti-inflammation control and cartilage degradation in collagen-induced arthritis model. Anti-inflammation control and cartilage degradation were assessed by measuring the serum levels of RA-related cytokines and histology. RESULTS CECM in combination with MTX had no effect on SW 982, effectively suppressing only RAW 264.7 activity. Moreover, anti-inflammatory effects were enhanced when low-dose MTX was combined with CECM. In a collagen-induced arthritis model, low-dose MTX combined with CECM remarkably reduced RA-related and pro-inflammatory cytokine levels in the blood. Additionally, low-dose MTX combined with CECM exerted the best cartilage-preservation effects compared to those observed in the other therapy groups. CONCLUSION Using CECM as an adjuvant in RA treatment can augment the therapeutic effects of MTX, reduce existing drug adverse effects, and promote joint tissue regeneration.
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- Jeong-Woo Seo
- Department of Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA
- Research 151, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea.
- Major of Biomedical Engineering, Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence, Pukyong National University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
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Song X, Man J, Qiu Y, Wang J, Liu J, Li R, Zhang Y, Li J, Li J, Chen Y. Design, preparation, and characterization of lubricating polymer brushes for biomedical applications. Acta Biomater 2024; 175:76-105. [PMID: 38128641 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The lubrication modification of biomedical devices significantly enhances the functionality of implanted interventional medical devices, thereby providing additional benefits for patients. Polymer brush coating provides a convenient and efficient method for surface modification while ensuring the preservation of the substrate's original properties. The current research has focused on a "trial and error" method to finding polymer brushes with superior lubricity qualities, which is time-consuming and expensive, as obtaining effective and long-lasting lubricity properties for polymer brushes is difficult. This review summarizes recent research advances in the biomedical field in the design, material selection, preparation, and characterization of lubricating and antifouling polymer brushes, which follow the polymer brush development process. This review begins by examining various approaches to polymer brush design, including molecular dynamics simulation and machine learning, from the fundamentals of polymer brush lubrication. Recent advancements in polymer brush design are then synthesized and potential avenues for future research are explored. Emphasis is placed on the burgeoning field of zwitterionic polymer brushes, and highlighting the broad prospects of supramolecular polymer brushes based on host-guest interactions in the field of self-repairing polymer brush applications. The review culminates by providing a summary of methodologies for characterizing the structural and functional attributes of polymer brushes. It is believed that a development approach for polymer brushes based on "design-material selection-preparation-characterization" can be created, easing the challenge of creating polymer brushes with high-performance lubricating qualities and enabling the on-demand creation of coatings. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Biomedical devices have severe lubrication modification needs, and surface lubrication modification by polymer brush coating is currently the most promising means. However, the design and preparation of polymer brushes often involves "iterative testing" to find polymer brushes with excellent lubrication properties, which is both time-consuming and expensive. This review proposes a polymer brush development process based on the "design-material selection-preparation-characterization" strategy and summarizes recent research advances and trends in the design, material selection, preparation, and characterization of polymer brushes. This review will help polymer brush researchers by alleviating the challenges of creating polymer brushes with high-performance lubricity and promises to enable the on-demand construction of polymer brush lubrication coatings.
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- Xinzhong Song
- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanicalanufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, PR China; Key National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanicalanufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, PR China; Key National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanicalanufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, PR China; Key National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, PR China
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- Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, PR China
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- Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, PR China
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- Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanicalanufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, PR China; Key National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanicalanufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, PR China; Key National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanicalanufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, PR China; Key National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, PR China
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- Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, PR China
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Qin X, Dong M, Li Q. Insight into the hydration friction of lipid bilayers. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:2402-2408. [PMID: 38226708 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05517e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Hydration layers formed on charged sites play crucial roles in many hydration lubrication systems in aqueous media. However, the underlying molecular mechanism is not well understood. Herein, we explored the hydration friction of lipid bilayers with different charged headgroups at the nanoscale through a combination of frequency-modulation atomic force microscopy and friction force microscopy. The nanoscale friction experiments showed that the hydration friction coefficient and frictional energy dissipation of a cationic lipid (DPTAP) were much lower than those of zwitterionic (DPPE) and anionic (DPPG) lipids. The hydration layer probing at the surfaces of different lipid bilayers clearly revealed the relationship between the charged lipid headgroups and hydration layer structures. Our detailed analysis demonstrated that the cationic lipid had the largest hydration force in comparison with zwitterionic and anionic lipids. These friction and hydration force results indicated that the difference of the lipid headgroup charge resulted in different hydration strengths which led to the difference of hydration friction behaviors. The findings in this study provide molecular insights into the hydration friction of lipid bilayers, which has potential implications for the development of efficient hydration lubrication systems with boundary lipid bilayers in aqueous media.
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- Xiaoxue Qin
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Aarhus C, DK 8000, Denmark.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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Wang W, Li H, Song P, Guo Y, Luo D, Li H, Ma L. Photo-crosslinked integrated triphasic scaffolds with gradient composition and strength for osteochondral regeneration. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:1271-1284. [PMID: 38186375 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02031b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Owing to the avascular and aneural nature of cartilage tissue and the complex, multilayered structure of osteochondral units, the repair of osteochondral defects poses significant challenges. Traditional monophasic scaffolds have difficulty meeting the repair requirements of both cartilage and bone tissues, whereas multiphasic scaffolds face the issue of interfacial integration. In this study, a triphasic methylpropenylated gelatin (GELMA) hydrogel scaffold was employed to repair osteochondral defects, in which three layers of hydrogel were covalently bonded through a sequential curing process. The upper layer of the scaffold was covalently bonded with chondroitin sulfate, promoting chondrogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). The middle and lower layers of the hydrogel introduced a gradient content of hydroxyapatite, forming a scaffold with gradient mechanical strength and effectively enhancing its angiogenic and osteogenic induction capabilities. Finally, the triphasic integrated scaffold cartilage and bone repair performance was evaluated using a rabbit knee joint defect model. The results demonstrated that the scaffold facilitated accelerated regeneration of osteochondral defects, thus providing a novel strategy for the treatment of osteochondral defects.
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- Wenzhao Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Orthopedic Research Institute, Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Operating Room, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Orthopedic Research Institute, Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Orthopedic Research Institute, Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Joint Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- Post-doctoral Scientific Research Workstation, Shandong Academy of Pharmaceutical Science, Jinan, China
- Post-doctoral Station of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Marquez-Florez K, Arroyave-Tobon S, Tadrist L, Linares JM. Elbow dimensions in quadrupedal mammals driven by lubrication regime. Sci Rep 2024; 14:2177. [PMID: 38272957 PMCID: PMC10810906 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-50619-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Synovial joints, such as the elbow, experience different lubrication regimes, ranging from fluid film to boundary lubrication, depending on locomotion conditions. We explore the relationship between the elbow lubrication regime and the size of quadrupedal mammals. We use allometry to analyze the dimensions, contact stress, and sliding speed of the elbow in 110 quadrupedal mammals. Our results reveal that the average diameter and width of the distal humerus are scaled [Formula: see text], which allowed us to estimate a consistent contact pressure and sliding speed across mammals. This consistency likely promotes fluid film lubrication regardless of body mass. Further, the ratio between the diameter and width is about 0.5 for all analyzed taxa, which is a good compromise between loading capacity and size. Our study deepens our understanding of synovial joints and their adaptations, with implications for the development of treatments, prostheses, and bioinspired joint designs.
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, ISM, Marseille, France
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Zhang J, Guan Y, Zhang Q, Wang T, Wang M, Zhang Z, Gao Y, Gao G. Durable hydrogel-based lubricated composite coating with remarkable underwater performances. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 654:568-580. [PMID: 37862806 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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HYPOTHESIS Hydrogel coatings have received great attention in the field of such as medical devices, water treatment membranes, flexible electronics, and marine antifouling. However, when it comes to lubrication of hydrogel materials, though it has great potential applications in the field of industrial and medical drag reduction, some restrained properties are urgently needed to overcome for releasing the practical potential. EXPERIMENTS Durability of high lubrication was revealed from the sliding test during the long-term storage, as well as the long-distance sliding. Some variables which possibly affect the lubrication performance were examined to demonstrate that excellent lubricity of the coating would not be easily influenced by load, frequency, friction pair and temperature. The microstructure and mechanical characterization of the lubricative coating indicate that the resistance to harsh running conditions is premised on enough hydration extent and robustness. The formulae of Possion ratio and ball-on-disk contact stress which apply to soft matter were used for calculating contact stress values in tribology tests. Anti-swelling and bio-compatibility are also verified. FINDINGS This work found a route of achieving superior lubrication and coexisting with stability in lubrication, which can be used for drag reduction in medical devices and shipbuilding industry.
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- Jiawei Zhang
- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemistry and Life Science and Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemistry and Life Science and Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China.
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- Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China.
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Liu L, Xian Y, Wang W, Huang L, Fan J, Ma W, Li Y, Liu H, Yu JK, Wu D. Meniscus-Inspired Self-Lubricating and Friction-Responsive Hydrogels for Protecting Articular Cartilage and Improving Exercise. ACS NANO 2023; 17:24308-24319. [PMID: 37975685 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c10139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Meniscus injuries are associated with the degeneration of cartilage and development of osteoarthritis (OA). It is challenging to protect articular cartilage and improve exercise when a meniscus injury occurs. Herein, inspired by the components and functions of the meniscus, we developed a self-lubricating and friction-responsive hydrogel that contains nanoliposomes loaded with diclofenac sodium (DS) and Kartogenin (KGN) for anti-inflammation and cartilage regeneration. When the hydrogel was injected into the meniscus injury site, the drug-loaded nanoliposomes were released from the hydrogel in a friction-responsive manner and reassembled to form hydration layers that lubricate joints during movement. Meanwhile, DS and KNG were constantly released from the nanoliposomes to mitigate inflammation and promote cartilage regeneration. Additionally, this hydrogel exhibited favorable injectability, mechanical properties, fatigue resistance, and prolonged degradation. In vivo experiments demonstrated that injection of the hydrogel effectively improved exercise performance and protected the articular cartilage of rats, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic approach for meniscal injuries.
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- Lei Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Pain Research Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Pain Research Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Gille J, Reiss E, Behrens P, Jakob RP, Piontek T. Positive outcomes following Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis (AMIC) in the treatment of retropatellar chondral lesions: a retrospective analysis of a patient registry. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:964. [PMID: 38082264 PMCID: PMC10712071 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06923-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The patellofemoral joint is a challenging environment for treating chondral defects. Among the surgical options for the treatment of chondral defects, the single-stage Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis (AMIC) procedure uses a porcine collagen I/III membrane to enhance bone-marrow stimulation. However, longer term outcomes data are rare for this specific indication. In order to provide real-world information, an ongoing registry has been established to record patient data and outcomes when AMIC is used to treat chondral and osteochondral lesions. METHODS Patient data were retrieved from an ongoing, prospective, multisite registry of patients who had undergone AMIC treatment of chondral defects. We identified 64 patients who had undergone AMIC for patellofemoral chondral defects and for whom pre-operative and at least 1 post-operative score were available were included in this retrospective data analysis. Outcomes were assessed via the KOOS, VAS pain, and the Lysholm scores. Outcomes at the post-operative time-points were analysed using a factorial ANOVA with post-hoc testing while linear regression was used to assess associations between the change in the Lysholm score and lesion size. RESULTS There was a significant improvement in Lysholm, VAS pain, and KOOS scores from pre-operative to the 1st year post-operative (p < 0.001), and this was maintained during the follow-up. CONCLUSIONS The forces exerted on the patellofemoral joint make this a challenging scenario for chondral repair. Our data demonstrates that the AMIC procedure with a collagen I/III membrane is an effective treatment for retropatellar cartilage lesions, and provides reliable results, with decreased pain and improved function. Importantly, these improvements were maintained through the follow-up period.
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- J Gille
- Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein - Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany.
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- OrthoPraxis, Zofingen, Switzerland
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- ORTHODOK, Tonndorfer Hauptstraße 71, 22045, Hamburg, Germany
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- Orthopaedic Department Kantonsspital Fribourg, University of Berne, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Spine Disorders and Pediatric Orthopedics, University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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Fang G, Wen X, Jiang Z, Du X, Liu R, Zhang C, Huang G, Liao W, Zhang Z. FUNDC1/PFKP-mediated mitophagy induced by KD025 ameliorates cartilage degeneration in osteoarthritis. Mol Ther 2023; 31:3594-3612. [PMID: 37838829 PMCID: PMC10727975 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2023.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease, but no disease-modifying drugs have been approved for OA treatment. Mitophagy participates in mitochondrial homeostasis regulation by selectively clearing dysfunctional mitochondria, which might contribute to cartilage degeneration in OA. Here, we provide evidence of impaired mitophagy in OA chondrocytes, which exacerbates chondrocyte degeneration. Among the several classic mitophagy-regulating pathways and receptors, we found that FUNDC1 plays a key role in preserving chondrocyte homeostasis by inducing mitophagy. FUNDC1 knockdown in vitro and knockout in vivo decreased mitophagy and exacerbated mitochondrial dysfunction, exacerbating chondrocyte degeneration and OA progression. FUNDC1 overexpression via intra-articular injection of adeno-associated virus alleviated cartilage degeneration in OA. Mechanistically, our study demonstrated that PFKP interacts with and dephosphorylates FUNDC1 to induce mitophagy in chondrocytes. Further analysis identified KD025 as a candidate drug for restoring chondrocyte mitophagy by increasing the FUNDC1-PFKP interaction and thus alleviating cartilage degeneration in mice with DMM-induced OA. Our study highlights the role of the FUNDC1-PFKP interaction in chondrocyte homeostasis via mitophagy induction and identifies KD025 as a promising agent for treating OA by increasing chondrocyte mitophagy.
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- Guibin Fang
- Department of Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Department of Orthopedics, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Department of Medicine, Solna, Karolinska Institutet, and Centre for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, 171 64 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China.
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Petersen CA, Sise CV, Dewing JX, Yun J, Zimmerman BK, Guo XE, Hung CT, Ateshian GA. Immature bovine cartilage wear is due to fatigue failure from repetitive compressive forces and not reciprocating frictional forces. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2023; 31:1594-1601. [PMID: 37633593 PMCID: PMC10841040 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2023.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Wear of articular cartilage is not well understood. We hypothesize that cartilage wears due to fatigue failure in repetitive compression instead of reciprocating friction. DESIGN This study compares reciprocating sliding of immature bovine articular cartilage against glass in two testing configurations: (1) a stationary contact area configuration (SCA), which results in static compression, interstitial fluid depressurization, and increasing friction coefficient during reciprocating sliding, and (2) a migrating contact area configuration (MCA), which maintains pressurization and low friction while producing repetitive compressive loading in addition to reciprocating sliding. Contact pressure, sliding duration, and sliding distance were controlled to be similar between test groups. RESULTS SCA tests exhibited an average friction coefficient of μ=0.084±0.032, while MCA tests exhibited a lower average friction coefficient of μ=0.020±0.008 (p<10-4). Despite the lower friction, MCA cartilage samples exhibited clear surface damage with a significantly greater average surface deviation from a fitted plane after wear testing (Rq=0.125±0.095 mm) than cartilage samples slid in a SCA configuration (Rq=0.044±0.017 mm, p=0.002), which showed minimal signs of wear. Polarized light microscopy confirmed that delamination damage occurred between the superficial and middle zones of the articular cartilage in MCA samples. CONCLUSIONS The greatest wear was observed in the group with lowest friction coefficient, subjected to cyclical instead of static compression, implying that friction is not the primary driver of cartilage wear. Delamination between superficial and middle zones implies the main mode of wear is fatigue failure under cyclical compression, not fatigue or abrasion due to reciprocating frictional sliding.
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- C A Petersen
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
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- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States.
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Reina-Mahecha A, Beers MJ, van der Veen HC, Zuhorn IS, van Kooten TG, Sharma PK. A Review of the Role of Bioreactors for iPSCs-Based Tissue-Engineered Articular Cartilage. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2023; 20:1041-1052. [PMID: 37861960 PMCID: PMC10645985 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-023-00573-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease without an ultimate treatment. In a search for novel approaches, tissue engineering (TE) has shown great potential to be an effective way for hyaline cartilage regeneration and repair in advanced stages of OA. Recently, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have been appointed to be essential stem cells for degenerative disease treatment because they allow a personalized medicine approach. For clinical translation, bioreactors in combination with iPSCs-engineerd cartilage could match patients needs, serve as platform for large-scale patient specific cartilage production, and be a tool for patient OA modelling and drug screening. Furthermore, to minimize in vivo experiments and improve cell differentiation and cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition, TE combines existing approaches with bioreactors. METHODS This review summarizes the current understanding of bioreactors and the necessary parameters when they are intended for cartilage TE, focusing on the potential use of iPSCs. RESULTS Bioreactors intended for cartilage TE must resemble the joint cavity niche. However, recreating human synovial joints is not trivial because the interactions between various stimuli are not entirely understood. CONCLUSION The use of mechanical and electrical stimulation to differentiate iPSCs, and maintain and test chondrocytes are key stimuli influencing hyaline cartilage homeostasis. Incorporating these stimuli to bioreactors can positively impact cartilage TE approaches and their possibility for posterior translation into the clinics.
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- Alejandro Reina-Mahecha
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, FB40, Antonius Deusinglaan -1, 9713AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, FB40, Antonius Deusinglaan -1, 9713AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, FB40, Antonius Deusinglaan -1, 9713AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, FB40, Antonius Deusinglaan -1, 9713AV, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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de Roy L, Eichhorn K, Faschingbauer M, Schlickenrieder K, Ignatius A, Seitz AM. Impact of hyaluronic acid injection on the knee joint friction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:5554-5564. [PMID: 37843587 PMCID: PMC10719131 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07602-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate whether or not hyaluronic acid supplementation improves knee joint friction during osteoarthritis progression under gait-like loading conditions. METHODS Twelve human cadaveric knee joints were equally divided into mild and moderate osteoarthritic groups. After initial conservative preparation, a passive pendulum setup was used to test the whole joints under gait-like conditions before and after hyaluronic acid supplementation. The friction-related damping properties given by the coefficient of friction µ and the damping coefficient c (in kg m2/s) were calculated from the decaying flexion-extension motion of the knee. Subsequently, tibial and femoral cartilage and meniscus samples were extracted from the joints and tested in an established dynamic pin-on-plate tribometer using synthetic synovial fluid followed by synthetic synovial fluid supplemented with hyaluronic acid as lubricant. Friction was quantified by calculating the coefficient of friction. RESULTS In the pendulum tests, the moderate OA group indicated significantly lower c0 values (p < 0.05) under stance phase conditions and significantly lower µ0 (p = 0.01) values under swing phase conditions. No degeneration-related statistical differences were found for µend or cend. Friction was not significantly different (p > 0.05) with regard to mild and moderate osteoarthritis in the pin-on-plate tests. Additionally, hyaluronic acid did not affect friction in both, the pendulum (p > 0.05) and pin-on-plate friction tests (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION The results of this in vitro study suggested that the friction of cadaveric knee joint tissues does not increase with progressing degeneration. Moreover, hyaluronic acid viscosupplementation does not lead to an initial decrease in knee joint friction.
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- Luisa de Roy
- Institute of Orthopedic Research and Biomechanics, Center for Trauma Research, Ulm University Medical Center, Helmholtzstraße 14, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Orthopedic Research and Biomechanics, Center for Trauma Research, Ulm University Medical Center, Helmholtzstraße 14, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, RKU, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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- Faculty of Production Engineering and Management, Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Orthopedic Research and Biomechanics, Center for Trauma Research, Ulm University Medical Center, Helmholtzstraße 14, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Orthopedic Research and Biomechanics, Center for Trauma Research, Ulm University Medical Center, Helmholtzstraße 14, 89081, Ulm, Germany.
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Iaconisi GN, Gallo N, Caforio L, Ricci V, Fiermonte G, Della Tommasa S, Bernetti A, Dolce V, Farì G, Capobianco L. Clinical and Biochemical Implications of Hyaluronic Acid in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Review. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1647. [PMID: 38138874 PMCID: PMC10744407 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13121647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) naturally occurs as a biopolymer in the human body, primarily in connective tissues like joints and skin. Functioning as a vital element of synovial fluid, it lubricates joints, facilitating fluid movement and diminishing bone friction to protect articular well-being. Its distinctive attributes encompass notable viscosity and water retention capacities, ensuring flexibility and absorbing shock during motion. Furthermore, HA has gained significant attention for its potential benefits in various medical applications, including rehabilitation. Ongoing research explores its properties and functions, especially its biomedical applications in several clinical trials, with a focus on its role in improving rehabilitation outcomes. But the clinical and biochemical implications of HA in musculoskeletal rehabilitation have yet to be fully explored. This review thoroughly investigates the properties and functions of HA while highlighting its biomedical applications in different clinical trials, with a special emphasis on its role in rehabilitation. The presented findings provide evidence that HA, as a natural substance, enhances the outcomes of musculoskeletal rehabilitation through its exceptional mechanical and biochemical effects.
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- Giorgia Natalia Iaconisi
- Department of Biological and Environmental Science and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.N.I.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy;
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, Aldo Moro University, 70121 Bari, Italy;
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- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, ASST Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, 20157 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies and Biopharmaceutics, University of Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy;
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- Department for Horses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Leipzig University, 04109 Leipzig, Germany;
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Science and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.N.I.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy;
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- Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), Aldo Moro University, 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Science and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.N.I.); (A.B.)
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Lin P, Fu D, Zhang T, Ma S, Zhou F. Microgel-Modified Bilayered Hydrogels Dramatically Boosting Load-Bearing and Lubrication. ACS Macro Lett 2023; 12:1450-1456. [PMID: 37842942 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.3c00398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Hydrogel-based articular cartilage replacement materials are promising candidates for their potential to provide both high load-bearing capacity and low friction performance, similar to natural cartilage. Nevertheless, the design of these materials presents a significant challenge in reconciling the conflicting demands of the load-bearing capacity and lubrication. Despite extensive research in this area, there is still room for improvement in the creation of hydrogel-based materials that effectively meet these demands. Herein, a facile strategy is provided to realize simultaneously high load-bearing and low friction properties on the proposed hydrogel by modifying the surface of mechanically strong annealled PVA-PAAc hydrogel with a high hydration potential PAAm-co-PAMPS microgel. Consequently, a bilayer hydrogel with a porous surface and a compact substrate has been obtained. Compressive experiments confirmed that the bilayer hydrogel exhibited excellent mechanical strength with a compressive strength of 32.23 MPa at 90% strain. A high load-bearing (applied load up to 30 N), extremely low friction coefficiency (0.01-0.05) and excellent wear resistance (COF low to 0.03 after a 4 h test at 10 N using a steel ball as the contact pair) are successfully achieved. These findings provide new perspectives for the design of articular cartilage materials.
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- Peng Lin
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, Anhui 243002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, Anhui 243002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, Anhui 243002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
- Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai, 264006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
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