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Lu S, Wu H, Ge S, Huang L, Chen L, Connor C, Guo Z, Jiang Y, Xu BB, Peng W. A Cellulose/Chitosan Dual Cross-Linked Multifunctional and Resilient Hydrogel for Emergent Open Wound Management. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2304676. [PMID: 38294131 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304676] [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: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Adhesive hydrogel holds huge potential in biomedical applications, such as hemostasis and emergent wound management during outpatient treatment or surgery. However, most adhesive hydrogels underperform to offer robust adhesions on the wet tissue, increasing the risk of hemorrhage and reducing the fault tolerance of surgery. To address this issue, this work develops a polysaccharide-based bioadhesive hydrogel tape (ACAN) consisting of dual cross-linking of allyl cellulose (AC) and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS). The hygroscopicity of AC and CMCS networks enables ACAN to remove interfacial water from the tissue surface and initializes a physical cross-link instantly. Subsequently, covalent cross-links are developed with amine moieties to sustain long-term and robust adhesion. The dual cross-linked ACAN also has good cytocompatibility with controllable mechanical properties matching to the tissue, where the addition of CMCS provides remarkable antibacterial properties and hemostatic capability. Moreover, compared with commercially available 3 M film, ACAN provides an ultrafast wound healing on tissue. The ACAN hybrid hydrogels have advantages such as biocompatibility and antibacterial, hemostatic, and wound healing properties, shedding new light on first-aid tape design and advancing the cellulose-based materials technology for high-performance biomedical applications.
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- Shengchang Lu
- School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, P. R. China
- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, P. R. China
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, P. R. China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, P. R. China
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, P. R. China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, P. R. China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, P. R. China
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, P. R. China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, P. R. China
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, P. R. China
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- Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, UK
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- Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, UK
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- Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, Department of Applied Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, UK
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- Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, UK
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- School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, P. R. China
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Seong D, Choi Y, Choi IC, Lee J, Choi JH, Park JH, Nam JJ, Ju J, Ryoo HJ, Kwak D, Lee J, Kim SG, Kim DH, Park JW, Shin M, Son D. Sticky and Strain-Gradient Artificial Epineurium for Sutureless Nerve Repair in Rodents and Nonhuman Primates. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307810. [PMID: 38277680 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307810] [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: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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The need for the development of soft materials capable of stably adhering to nerve tissues without any suturing followed by additional damages is at the fore at a time when success in postoperative recovery depends largely on the surgical experience and/or specialized microsuturing skills of the surgeon. Despite fully recognizing such prerequisite conditions, designing the materials with robust adhesion to wet nerves as well as acute/chronic anti-inflammation remains to be resolved. Herein, a sticky and strain-gradient artificial epineurium (SSGAE) that overcomes the most critically challenging aspect for realizing sutureless repair of severely injured nerves is presented. In this regard, the SSGAE with a skin-inspired hierarchical structure entailing strain-gradient layers, anisotropic Janus layers including hydrophobic top and hydrophilic bottom surfaces, and synergistic self-healing capabilities enables immediate and stable neurorrhaphy in both rodent and nonhuman primate models, indicating that the bioinspired materials strategy significantly contributes to translational medicine for effective peripheral nerve repair.
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- Duhwan Seong
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, 73, Goryedae-ro, Sungbuk-gu, Seoul, 06334, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Intelligent Precision Healthcare Convergence, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Intelligent Precision Healthcare Convergence, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, 73, Goryedae-ro, Sungbuk-gu, Seoul, 06334, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, 73, Goryedae-ro, Sungbuk-gu, Seoul, 06334, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Intelligent Precision Healthcare Convergence, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, 73, Goryedae-ro, Sungbuk-gu, Seoul, 06334, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, 73, Goryedae-ro, Sungbuk-gu, Seoul, 06334, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, 15355, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, 73, Goryedae-ro, Sungbuk-gu, Seoul, 06334, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Intelligent Precision Healthcare Convergence, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Superintelligence Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Zhou W, Rahman MSU, Sun C, Li S, Zhang N, Chen H, Han CC, Xu S, Liu Y. Perspectives on the Novel Multifunctional Nerve Guidance Conduits: From Specific Regenerative Procedures to Motor Function Rebuilding. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307805. [PMID: 37750196 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307805] [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: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Peripheral nerve injury potentially destroys the quality of life by inducing functional movement disorders and sensory capacity loss, which results in severe disability and substantial psychological, social, and financial burdens. Autologous nerve grafting has been commonly used as treatment in the clinic; however, its rare donor availability limits its application. A series of artificial nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) with advanced architectures are also proposed to promote injured peripheral nerve regeneration, which is a complicated process from axon sprouting to targeted muscle reinnervation. Therefore, exploring the interactions between sophisticated NGC complexes and versatile cells during each process including axon sprouting, Schwann cell dedifferentiation, nerve myelination, and muscle reinnervation is necessary. This review highlights the contribution of functional NGCs and the influence of microscale biomaterial architecture on biological processes of nerve repair. Progressive NGCs with chemical molecule induction, heterogenous topographical morphology, electroactive, anisotropic assembly microstructure, and self-powered electroactive and magnetic-sensitive NGCs are also collected, and they are expected to be pioneering features in future multifunctional and effective NGCs.
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- Weixian Zhou
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education Guangdong province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education Guangdong province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
- Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
- Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Tan L, Huyan C, Wang Y, Li M, Liu D, Liu M, Luo Z, Cai K, Hu Y. Mechanically Robust Hemostatic Hydrogel Membranes with Programmable Strain-Adaptive Microdomain Entanglement for Wound Treatment in Dynamic Tissues. ACS NANO 2024; 18:8360-8382. [PMID: 38457334 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c12950] [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: 03/10/2024]
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Supramolecular hydrogels emerge as a promising paradigm for sutureless wound management. However, their translation is still challenged by the insufficient mechanical robustness in the context of complex wounds in dynamic tissues. Herein, we report a tissue-adhesive supramolecular hydrogel membrane based on biocompatible precursors for dressing wounds in highly dynamic tissues, featuring robust mechanical resilience through programmable strain-adaptive entanglement among microdomains. Specifically, the hydrogels are synthesized by incorporating a long-chain polyurethane segment into a Schiff base-ligated short-chain oxidized cellulose/quaternized chitosan network via acylhydrazone bonding, which readily establishes interpenetrating entangled microdomains in dynamic cross-linked hydrogel matrices to enhance their tear and fatigue resistance against extreme mechanical stresses. After being placed onto dynamic tissues, the hydrogel dressing could efficiently absorb blood to achieve rapid hemostasis. Moreover, metal ions released from ruptured erythrocytes could be scavenged by the Schiff base linkers to form additional ionic bonds, which would trigger the cross-linking of the short-chain components and establish abundant crystalline microdomains, eventually leading to the in situ stiffening of the hydrogels to endure heavy mechanical loads. Benefiting from its hemostatic capacity and strain adaptable mechanical performance, this hydrogel wound dressing shows promise for the clinical management of various traumatic wounds.
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- Lu Tan
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Lin S, Yang W, Zhu X, Lan Y, Li K, Zhang Q, Li Y, Hou C, Wang H. Triboelectric micro-flexure-sensitive fiber electronics. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2374. [PMID: 38490979 PMCID: PMC10943239 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46516-0] [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: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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Developing fiber electronics presents a practical approach for establishing multi-node distributed networks within the human body, particularly concerning triboelectric fibers. However, realizing fiber electronics for monitoring micro-physiological activities remains challenging due to the intrinsic variability and subtle amplitude of physiological signals, which differ among individuals and scenarios. Here, we propose a technical approach based on a dynamic stability model of sheath-core fibers, integrating a micro-flexure-sensitive fiber enabled by nanofiber buckling and an ion conduction mechanism. This scheme enhances the accuracy of the signal transmission process, resulting in improved sensitivity (detectable signal at ultra-low curvature of 0.1 mm-1; flexure factor >21.8% within a bending range of 10°.) and robustness of fiber under micro flexure. In addition, we also developed a scalable manufacturing process and ensured compatibility with modern weaving techniques. By combining precise micro-curvature detection, micro-flexure-sensitive fibers unlock their full potential for various subtle physiological diagnoses, particularly in monitoring fiber upper limb muscle strength for rehabilitation and training.
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- Shaomei Lin
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- School of Software, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Glasses Manufacturing Technology, Ministry of Education, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Glasses Manufacturing Technology, Ministry of Education, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China.
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Chen Z, Yuan C, Ye Y, Lu B, Hu E, Lu F, Yu K, Xie R, Lan G. Dual-targeting fucoidan-based microvesicle for arterial thrombolysis and re-occlusion inhibition. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 328:121703. [PMID: 38220339 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121703] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Arterial thrombosis is a critical thrombotic disease that poses a significant threat to human health. However, the existing clinical treatment of arterial thrombosis lacks effective targeting and precise drug release capability. In this study, we developed a system for targeted delivery and on-demand release in arterial thrombosis treatment. The carrier was constructed using chitosan (CS) and fucoidan (Fu) through layer-by-layer assembly, with subsequent surface modification using cRGD peptide. Upon encapsulation of urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA), the resulting therapeutic drug delivery system, uPA-CS/Fu@cRGD, demonstrated dual-targeting abilities towards P-selectin and αIIbβ3, as well as pH and platelet-responsive release properties. Importantly, we have demonstrated that the dual targeting effect exhibits higher targeting efficiency at shear rates simulating thrombosed arterial conditions (1800 s-1) compared to single targeting for the first time. In the mouse common iliac artery model, uPA-CS/Fu@cRGD exhibited great thrombolytic capability while promoting the down-regulation of coagulation factors (FXa and PAI-1) and inflammatory factors (TNF-α and IL-6), thus improving the thrombus microenvironment and exerting potential in preventing re-occlusion. Our dual-target and dual-responsive, fucoidan-based macrovesicle represent a promising platform for advanced drug target delivery applications, with potential to prevent coagulation tendencies as well as improving thrombolytic and reducing the risk of re-occlusion.
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- Zhechang Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Biomaterial Fiber and Modern Textile, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Biomaterial Fiber and Modern Textile, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Biomaterial Fiber and Modern Textile, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Biomaterial Fiber and Modern Textile, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Biomaterial Fiber and Modern Textile, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Biomaterial Fiber and Modern Textile, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Biomaterial Fiber and Modern Textile, Chongqing 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, AUVA Research Center, 1200 Vienna, Austria.
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- State Key Laboratory of Laboratory of Resource Insects, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Biomaterial Fiber and Modern Textile, Chongqing 400715, China.
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An H, Zhang M, Huang Z, Xu Y, Ji S, Gu Z, Zhang P, Wen Y. Hydrophobic Cross-Linked Chains Regulate High Wet Tissue Adhesion Hydrogel with Toughness, Anti-hydration for Dynamic Tissue Repair. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2310164. [PMID: 37925614 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310164] [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: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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Hydrogel adhesion materials are widely reported for tissue engineering repair applications, however, wet tissue surface moisture can reduce the wet-adhesion properties and mechanical strength of hydrogels limiting their application. Here, anti-hydration gelatin-acrylic acid-ethylene dimethacrylate (GAE) hydrogels with hydrophobic cross-linked chains are constructed. The prepared GAE hydrogel is soaked in PBS (3 days) with a volume change of 0.6 times of the original and the adhesive strength, Young's modulus, toughness, and burst pressure are maintained by ≈70% of the original. A simple and universal method is used to introduce hydrophobic chains as cross-linking points to prepare hydrogels with anti-hydration, toughness, and high wet state adhesion. The hydrophobic cross-linked chains not only restrict the movement of molecular chains but also hinder the intrusion of water molecules. Antihydration GAE hydrogels exhibit good biocompatibility, slow drug release, and dynamic oral wet-state tissue repair properties. Therefore, the anti-hydration hydrogel has excellent toughness, wet tissue adhesion properties, and good prospects for biological applications.
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- Heng An
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Daxing Research Institute, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, National Center for Trauma Medicine, Qingdao Hospital, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Daxing Research Institute, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Dental Materials, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center ofStomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & NationalEngineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & BeijingKey Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and- 3 -Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratoryfor Dental Materials, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Daxing Research Institute, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, National Center for Trauma Medicine, Qingdao Hospital, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Daxing Research Institute, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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Wu SJ, Zhao X. Bioadhesive Technology Platforms. Chem Rev 2023; 123:14084-14118. [PMID: 37972301 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00380] [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] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Bioadhesives have emerged as transformative and versatile tools in healthcare, offering the ability to attach tissues with ease and minimal damage. These materials present numerous opportunities for tissue repair and biomedical device integration, creating a broad landscape of applications that have captivated clinical and scientific interest alike. However, fully unlocking their potential requires multifaceted design strategies involving optimal adhesion, suitable biological interactions, and efficient signal communication. In this Review, we delve into these pivotal aspects of bioadhesive design, highlight the latest advances in their biomedical applications, and identify potential opportunities that lie ahead for bioadhesives as multifunctional technology platforms.
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- Sarah J Wu
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Ling J, He C, Zhang S, Zhao Y, Zhu M, Tang X, Li Q, Xu L, Yang Y. Progress in methods for evaluating Schwann cell myelination and axonal growth in peripheral nerve regeneration via scaffolds. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1308761. [PMID: 38162183 PMCID: PMC10755477 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1308761] [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: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is a neurological disorder caused by trauma that is frequently induced by accidents, war, and surgical complications, which is of global significance. The severity of the injury determines the potential for lifelong disability in patients. Artificial nerve scaffolds have been investigated as a powerful tool for promoting optimal regeneration of nerve defects. Over the past few decades, bionic scaffolds have been successfully developed to provide guidance and biological cues to facilitate Schwann cell myelination and orientated axonal growth. Numerous assessment techniques have been employed to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of nerve scaffolds in promoting the growth of Schwann cells and axons upon the bioactivities of distinct scaffolds, which have encouraged a greater understanding of the biological mechanisms involved in peripheral nerve development and regeneration. However, it is still difficult to compare the results from different labs due to the diversity of protocols and the availability of innovative technologies when evaluating the effectiveness of novel artificial scaffolds. Meanwhile, due to the complicated process of peripheral nerve regeneration, several evaluation methods are usually combined in studies on peripheral nerve repair. Herein, we have provided an overview of the evaluation methods used to study the outcomes of scaffold-based therapies for PNI in experimental animal models and especially focus on Schwann cell functions and axonal growth within the regenerated nerve.
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- Jue Ling
- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Ministry of Education and Jiangsu Province, Co-Innovation Center of Tissue Engineering and Nerve Injury Repair, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Ministry of Education and Jiangsu Province, Co-Innovation Center of Tissue Engineering and Nerve Injury Repair, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Ministry of Education and Jiangsu Province, Co-Innovation Center of Tissue Engineering and Nerve Injury Repair, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Ministry of Education and Jiangsu Province, Co-Innovation Center of Tissue Engineering and Nerve Injury Repair, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Ministry of Education and Jiangsu Province, Co-Innovation Center of Tissue Engineering and Nerve Injury Repair, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Ministry of Education and Jiangsu Province, Co-Innovation Center of Tissue Engineering and Nerve Injury Repair, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Institute of Medical Device Control, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Ministry of Education and Jiangsu Province, Co-Innovation Center of Tissue Engineering and Nerve Injury Repair, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Joshi A, Choudhury S, Asthana S, Homer-Vanniasinkam S, Nambiar U, Chatterjee K. Emerging 4D fabrication of next-generation nerve guiding conduits: a critical perspective. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:7703-7708. [PMID: 37981830 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01299a] [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: 11/21/2023]
Abstract
The latest advancements in the field of manufacturing for biomedicine, digital health, targeted therapy, and personalized medicine have fuelled the fabrication of smart medical devices. Four-dimensional (4D) fabrication strategies, which combine the manufacturing of three-dimensional (3D) parts with smart materials and/or design, have proved beneficial in creating customized and self-fitting structures that change their properties on demand with time. These frontier techniques that yield dynamic implants can indeed alleviate various drawbacks of current clinical practices, such as the use of sutures and complex microsurgeries and associated inflammation, among others. Among various clinical applications, 4D fabrication has lately made remarkable progress in the development of next-generation nerve-guiding conduits for treating peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) by improving the end-to-end co-aptation of transected nerve endings. The current perspective highlights the relevance of 4D fabrication in developing state-of-the-art technologies for the treatment of PNIs. Various 4D fabrication/bio-fabrication techniques for PNI treatment are summarized while identifying the challenges and opportunities for the future. Such advancements hold immense promise for improving the quality of life of patients suffering from nerve damage and the potential for extending the treatment of many other disorders. Although the techniques are being described for PNIs, they will lend themselves suitably to certain cases of cranial nerve injuries as well.
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- Akshat Joshi
- Department of Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Science, C. V. Raman Avenue, Bangalore 560012, India.
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- Department of Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Science, C. V. Raman Avenue, Bangalore 560012, India.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, C. V. Raman Avenue, Bangalore 560012, India
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Multi-Organ Transplantation Surgery, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore 560024, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, C. V. Raman Avenue, Bangalore 560012, India
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Division of Surgery, University College London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- Bagchi-Parthasarathy Hospital, Indian Institute of Science, C. V. Raman Avenue, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Department of Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Science, C. V. Raman Avenue, Bangalore 560012, India.
- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, C. V. Raman Avenue, Bangalore 560012, India
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Zhang F, Ma B, Li Q, Zhang M, Kou Y. Chitin Conduits with Different Inner Diameters at Both Ends Combined with Dual Growth Factor Hydrogels Promote Nerve Transposition Repair in Rats. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:442. [PMID: 37754856 PMCID: PMC10532167 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14090442] [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: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Severe peripheral nerve injuries, such as deficits over long distances or proximal nerve trunk injuries, pose complex reconstruction challenges that often result in unfavorable outcomes. Innovative techniques, such as nerve transposition repair with conduit suturing, can be employed to successfully treat severe peripheral nerve damage. However, cylindrical nerve guides are typically unsuitable for nerve transposition repair. Furthermore, angiogenic and neurotrophic factors are necessary to stimulate the emergence of axonal lateral sprouts, proximal growth, and the rehabilitation of neuron structures and functions. In the current study, we used chitosan to make chitin conduits with different inner diameters at both ends, combined with gelatin methacrylate hydrogels that can continuously release dual growth factors, namely, the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and the nerve growth factor (NGF), and evaluated its impact on nerve transposition repair in rats. At 16 weeks after the operation, our findings showed that the conduit combined with the dual growth factor hydrogel significantly improved the restoration of both motor and conduction functions of the nerve. In addition, histological analysis showed significant recovery of nerve fibers, target muscles, and neurons. In conclusion, the combination of chitin conduits with different inner diameters and dual growth factor hydrogels can significantly improve the effect of nerve transposition repair, which has important potential clinical value.
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- Fengshi Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing 100044, China; (F.Z.); (M.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, Beijing 100044, China
- National Center for Trauma Medicine, Beijing 100044, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing 100044, China; (F.Z.); (M.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, Beijing 100044, China
- National Center for Trauma Medicine, Beijing 100044, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing 100044, China; (F.Z.); (M.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, Beijing 100044, China
- National Center for Trauma Medicine, Beijing 100044, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing 100044, China; (F.Z.); (M.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, Beijing 100044, China
- National Center for Trauma Medicine, Beijing 100044, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing 100044, China; (F.Z.); (M.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, Beijing 100044, China
- National Center for Trauma Medicine, Beijing 100044, China
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