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Zhang X, Xia Y, Xu J, Kang J, Li X, Li Y, Yan W, Tian F, Zhao B, Li B, Wang C, Wang L. Cell-free chitosan/silk fibroin/bioactive glass scaffolds with radial pore for in situ inductive regeneration of critical-size bone defects. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 332:121945. [PMID: 38431423 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121945] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
Abstract
Tissue-engineered is an effective method for repairing critical-size bone defects. The application of bioactive scaffold provides artificial matrix and suitable microenvironment for cell recruitment and extracellular matrix deposition, which can effectively accelerate the process of tissue regeneration. Among various scaffold properties, appropriate pore structure and distribution have been proven to play a crucial role in inducing cell infiltration differentiation and in-situ tissue regeneration. In this study, a chitosan (CS) /silk fibroin (SF) /bioactive glass (BG) composite scaffold with distinctive radially oriented pore structure was constructed. The composite scaffolds had stable physical and chemical properties, a unique pore structure of radial arrangement from the center to the periphery and excellent mechanical properties. In vitro biological studies indicated that the CS/SF/BG scaffold could promote osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and the expression of related genes due to the wide range of connected pore structures and released active elements. Furthermore, in vivo study showed CS/SF/BG scaffold with radial pores was more conducive to the repair of skull defects in rats with accelerated healing speed during the bone tissue remodeling process. These results demonstrated the developed CS/SF/BG scaffold would be a promising therapeutic strategy for the repair of bone defects regeneration.
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- Xinsong Zhang
- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, China.
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, China.
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, China.
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Jia B, Huang H, Dong Z, Ren X, Lu Y, Wang W, Zhou S, Zhao X, Guo B. Degradable biomedical elastomers: paving the future of tissue repair and regenerative medicine. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:4086-4153. [PMID: 38465517 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00923h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
Abstract
Degradable biomedical elastomers (DBE), characterized by controlled biodegradability, excellent biocompatibility, tailored elasticity, and favorable network design and processability, have become indispensable in tissue repair. This review critically examines the recent advances of biodegradable elastomers for tissue repair, focusing mainly on degradation mechanisms and evaluation, synthesis and crosslinking methods, microstructure design, processing techniques, and tissue repair applications. The review explores the material composition and cross-linking methods of elastomers used in tissue repair, addressing chemistry-related challenges and structural design considerations. In addition, this review focuses on the processing methods of two- and three-dimensional structures of elastomers, and systematically discusses the contribution of processing methods such as solvent casting, electrostatic spinning, and three-/four-dimensional printing of DBE. Furthermore, we describe recent advances in tissue repair using DBE, and include advances achieved in regenerating different tissues, including nerves, tendons, muscle, cardiac, and bone, highlighting their efficacy and versatility. The review concludes by discussing the current challenges in material selection, biodegradation, bioactivation, and manufacturing in tissue repair, and suggests future research directions. This concise yet comprehensive analysis aims to provide valuable insights and technical guidance for advances in DBE for tissue engineering.
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- Ben Jia
- School of Civil Aviation, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China.
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- School of Civil Aviation, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China.
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- School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China.
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- School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China.
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- Department of Periodontology, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China.
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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Sun G, Shu T, Ma S, Li M, Qu Z, Li A. A submicron forest-like silicon surface promotes bone regeneration by regulating macrophage polarization. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1356158. [PMID: 38707505 PMCID: PMC11066256 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1356158] [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: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Introduction: Silicon is a major trace element in humans and a prospective supporting biomaterial to bone regeneration. Submicron silicon pillars, as a representative surface topography of silicon-based biomaterials, can regulate macrophage and osteoblastic cell responses. However, the design of submicron silicon pillars for promoting bone regeneration still needs to be optimized. In this study, we proposed a submicron forest-like (Fore) silicon surface (Fore) based on photoetching. The smooth (Smo) silicon surface and photoetched regular (Regu) silicon pillar surface were used for comparison in the bone regeneration evaluation. Methods: Surface parameters were investigated using a field emission scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscope, and contact angle instrument. The regulatory effect of macrophage polarization and succedent osteogenesis was studied using Raw264.7, MC3T3-E1, and rBMSCs. Finally, a mouse calvarial defect model was used for evaluating the promoting effect of bone regeneration on the three surfaces. Results: The results showed that the Fore surface can increase the expression of M2-polarized markers (CD163 and CD206) and decrease the expression of inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α). Fore surface can promote the osteogenesis in MC3T3-E1 cells and osteoblastic differentiation of rBMSCs. Furthermore, the volume fraction of new bone and the thickness of trabeculae on the Fore surface were significantly increased, and the expression of RANKL was downregulated. In summary, the upregulation of macrophage M2 polarization on the Fore surface contributed to enhanced osteogenesis in vitro and accelerated bone regeneration in vivo. Discussion: This study strengthens our understanding of the topographic design for developing future silicon-based biomaterials.
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- Guo Sun
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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Joshi A, Singh N. Generation of Patterned Cocultures in 2D and 3D: State of the Art. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:34249-34261. [PMID: 37780002 PMCID: PMC10536108 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c02713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Cells inside the body are embedded into a highly structured microenvironment that consists of cells that lie in direct or close contact with other cell types that regulate the overall tissue function. Therefore, coculture models are versatile tools that can generate tissue engineering constructs with improved mimicking of in vivo conditions. While there are many reviews that have focused on pattering a single cell type, very few reviews have been focused on techniques for coculturing multiple cell types on a single substrate with precise control. In this regard, this Review covers various technologies that have been utilized for the development of these patterned coculture models while mentioning the limitations associated with each of them. Further, the application of these models to various tissue engineering applications has been discussed.
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- Akshay Joshi
- Centre
for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016, India
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- Centre
for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016, India
- Biomedical
Engineering Unit, All India Institute of
Medical Sciences, Ansari
Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110029, India
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Zanut A, Li R, Deng R, Liu X, Rejhon M, Chen W, Weck M, de Peppo GM, Riedo E. A Polymer Canvas with the Stiffness of the Bone Matrix to Study and Control Mesenchymal Stem Cell Response. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 12:e2201503. [PMID: 36565136 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202201503] [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: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Reproducing in vitro the complex multiscale physical features of human tissues creates novel biomedical opportunities and fundamental understanding of cell-environment interfaces and interactions. While stiffness has been recognized as a key driver of cell behavior, systematic studies on the role of stiffness have been limited to values in the KPa-MPa range, significantly below the stiffness of bone. Here, a platform enabling the tuning of the stiffness of a biocompatible polymeric interface up to values characteristic of human bone is reported, which are in the GPa range, by using extremely thin polymer films on glass and cross-linking the films using ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation. It is shown that a higher stiffness is related to better adhesion, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation, and that it is possible to switch on/off cell attachment and growth by solely tuning the stiffness of the interface, without any surface chemistry or topography modification. Since the stiffness is tuned directly by UV irradiation, this platform is ideal for rapid and simple fabrication of stiffness patterns and gradients, thus representing an innovative tool for combinatorial studies of the synergistic effect of tissue environmental cues on cell behavior, and creates new opportunities for next-generation biosensors, single-cell patterning, and lab-on-a-chip devices.
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- Alessandra Zanut
- Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, 6 Metrotech, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USA
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- Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, 6 Metrotech, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, New York University, Silver Center Block, 100 Washington Square E, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, 6 Metrotech, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USA
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- Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, 6 Metrotech, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USA
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- Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, 6 Metrotech, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, New York University, Silver Center Block, 100 Washington Square E, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, 6 Metrotech, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USA.,The New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute, 619 West 54th Street, New York, NY, 10019, USA.,Mirimus, Inc, 760 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, USA
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- Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, 6 Metrotech, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USA
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Hu Q, Xie N, Liao K, Huang J, Yang Q, Zhou Y, Liu Y, Deng K. An injectable thermosensitive Pluronic F127/hyaluronic acid hydrogel loaded with human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells and asiaticoside microspheres for uterine scar repair. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 219:96-108. [PMID: 35902020 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Uterine scar was one of the long-term complications cesarean section. In this study, an thermo-responsive injectable hydrogel loaded with human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UCMSCs) and asiaticoside microspheres (AMs) was used for uterine scar repair, which was prepared by optimizing the mixed ratio of aldehyde-functionalized Pluronic F127 (F127-CHO) and adipic dihydrazide-modified hyaluronic acid (AHA). The asiaticoside was loaded in Poly (DL-lactide-co-gycolide) (PLGA) by emulsion- diffusion-evaporation method. The hydrogel had appropriate pore size, good mechanical property, and slow release ability of asiaticoside. In vitro cell experiments demonstrated that F127-CHO/AHA/AMs could effectively promote stem cell adhesion and proliferation, promote angiogenesis, and provide a suitable microenvironment for cell survival. The F127-CHO/AHA/AMs/UCMSCs hydrogel was further used to repair uterine scar in female SD rats. The results showed that the prepared hydrogel could promote the proliferation of rat endometrial cells, promote the regeneration of glands, reduce the degree of endometrial fibrosis and restore the morphology of uterine cavity. The hydrogel could upregulate expression of Ki67 and IGF-1, downregulate TGF-β1 expression and promote M1-M2 transition of macrophages. This study confirmed that the prepared hydrogel could be used as an effective transplantation strategy, which could be expected to achieve clinical transformation of uterine scar repair.
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- Qinqin Hu
- Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan, Guangdong 528308, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan, Guangdong 528308, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan, Guangdong 528308, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan, Guangdong 528308, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan, Guangdong 528308, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan, Guangdong 528308, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan, Guangdong 528308, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan, Guangdong 528308, China.
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Kong L, Gao X, Qian Y, Sun W, You Z, Fan C. Biomechanical microenvironment in peripheral nerve regeneration: from pathophysiological understanding to tissue engineering development. Am J Cancer Res 2022; 12:4993-5014. [PMID: 35836812 PMCID: PMC9274750 DOI: 10.7150/thno.74571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) caused by trauma, chronic disease and other factors may lead to partial or complete loss of sensory, motor and autonomic functions, as well as neuropathic pain. Biological activities are always accompanied by mechanical stimulation, and biomechanical microenvironmental homeostasis plays a complicated role in tissue repair and regeneration. Recent studies have focused on the effects of biomechanical microenvironment on peripheral nervous system development and function maintenance, as well as neural regrowth following PNI. For example, biomechanical factors-induced cluster gene expression changes contribute to formation of peripheral nerve structure and maintenance of physiological function. In addition, extracellular matrix and cell responses to biomechanical microenvironment alterations after PNI directly trigger a series of cascades for the well-organized peripheral nerve regeneration (PNR) process, where cell adhesion molecules, cytoskeletons and mechanically gated ion channels serve as mechanosensitive units, mechanical effector including focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and yes-associated protein (YAP)/transcriptional coactivator with PDZ-binding motif (TAZ) as mechanotransduction elements. With the rapid development of tissue engineering techniques, a substantial number of PNR strategies such as aligned nerve guidance conduits, three-dimensional topological designs and piezoelectric scaffolds emerge expected to improve the neural biomechanical microenvironment in case of PNI. These tissue engineering nerve grafts display optimized mechanical properties and outstanding mechanomodulatory effects, but a few bottlenecks restrict their application scenes. In this review, the current understanding in biomechanical microenvironment homeostasis associated with peripheral nerve function and PNR is integrated, where we proposed the importance of balances of mechanosensitive elements, cytoskeletal structures, mechanotransduction cascades, and extracellular matrix components; a wide variety of promising tissue engineering strategies based on biomechanical modulation are introduced with some suggestions and prospects for future directions.
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- Lingchi Kong
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, 200233, China.,Youth Science and Technology Innovation Studio of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Belt and Road Joint Laboratory of Advanced Fiber and Low-dimension Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, 200233, China.,Youth Science and Technology Innovation Studio of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China.,✉ Corresponding authors: Yun Qian, E-mail: ; Wei Sun, E-mail: ; Zhengwei You, E-mail: ; Cunyi Fan, E-mail:
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Belt and Road Joint Laboratory of Advanced Fiber and Low-dimension Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China.,✉ Corresponding authors: Yun Qian, E-mail: ; Wei Sun, E-mail: ; Zhengwei You, E-mail: ; Cunyi Fan, E-mail:
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Belt and Road Joint Laboratory of Advanced Fiber and Low-dimension Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China.,✉ Corresponding authors: Yun Qian, E-mail: ; Wei Sun, E-mail: ; Zhengwei You, E-mail: ; Cunyi Fan, E-mail:
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, 200233, China.,Youth Science and Technology Innovation Studio of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China.,✉ Corresponding authors: Yun Qian, E-mail: ; Wei Sun, E-mail: ; Zhengwei You, E-mail: ; Cunyi Fan, E-mail:
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Li Z, Zhang X, Ouyang J, Chu D, Han F, Shi L, Liu R, Guo Z, Gu GX, Tao W, Jin L, Li J. Ca 2+-supplying black phosphorus-based scaffolds fabricated with microfluidic technology for osteogenesis. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:4053-4064. [PMID: 33997492 PMCID: PMC8089774 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Effective osteogenesis remains a challenge in the treatment of bone defects. The emergence of artificial bone scaffolds provides an attractive solution. In this work, a new biomineralization strategy is proposed to facilitate osteogenesis through sustaining supply of nutrients including phosphorus (P), calcium (Ca), and silicon (Si). We developed black phosphorus (BP)-based, three-dimensional nanocomposite fibrous scaffolds via microfluidic technology to provide a wealth of essential ions for bone defect treatment. The fibrous scaffolds were fabricated from 3D poly (l-lactic acid) (PLLA) nanofibers (3D NFs), BP nanosheets, and hydroxyapatite (HA)-porous SiO2 nanoparticles. The 3D BP@HA NFs possess three advantages: i) stably connected pores allow the easy entrance of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) into the interior of the 3D fibrous scaffolds for bone repair and osteogenesis; ii) plentiful nutrients in the NFs strongly improve osteogenic differentiation in the bone repair area; iii) the photothermal effect of fibrous scaffolds promotes the release of elements necessary for bone formation, thus achieving accelerated osteogenesis. Both in vitro and in vivo results demonstrated that the 3D BP@HA NFs, with the assistance of NIR laser, exhibited good performance in promoting bone regeneration. Furthermore, microfluidic technology makes it possible to obtain high-quality 3D BP@HA NFs with low costs, rapid processing, high throughput and mass production, greatly improving the prospects for clinical application. This is also the first BP-based bone scaffold platform that can self-supply Ca2+, which may be the blessedness for older patients with bone defects or patients with damaged bones as a result of calcium loss.
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- Zhanrong Li
- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, People's Republic of China
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- School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
- School of Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 94720‐1740, United States
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, People's Republic of China
- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou, 466001, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, People's Republic of China
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Xu C, Xia Y, Wang L, Nan X, Hou J, Guo Y, Meng K, Lian J, Zhang Y, Wu F, Zhao B. Polydopamine-assisted immobilization of silk fibroin and its derived peptide on chemically oxidized titanium to enhance biological activity in vitro. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 185:1022-1035. [PMID: 34197859 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.06.160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
Biochemical modification can endow the surface of implants with superior biological activity. Herein, silk fibroin (SF) protein and its anionic derivative peptides (Cs) were covalently immobilized onto a titanium implant surface via a polydopamine layer. The successful conjugation of SF and Cs was revealed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and contact angle measurements. The addition of Cs prevented the conformational transition of silk fibroin to silk II. The deposition of apatite on its surface was significantly accelerated, and the bioactive composite coating was observed to enhance protein adsorption and cell proliferation. More importantly, it also promoted the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) for the quantitative and qualitative detection of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and alizarin red (ARS). Overall, the stable performance and enhanced osteogenic property of the composite coating promote an extensive application for clinical titanium-based implants.
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- Changzhen Xu
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.
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Yao X, Wang X, Ding J. Exploration of possible cell chirality using material techniques of surface patterning. Acta Biomater 2021; 126:92-108. [PMID: 33684535 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Consistent left-right (LR) asymmetry or chirality is critical for embryonic development and function maintenance. While chirality on either molecular or organism level has been well established, that on the cellular level has remained an open question for a long time. Although it remains unclear whether chirality exists universally on the cellular level, valuable efforts have recently been made to explore this fundamental topic pertinent to both cell biology and biomaterial science. The development of material fabrication techniques, surface patterning, in particular, has afforded a unique platform to study cell-material interactions. By using patterning techniques, chirality on the cellular level has been examined for cell clusters and single cells in vitro in well-designed experiments. In this review, we first introduce typical fabrication techniques of surface patterning suitable for cell studies and then summarize the main aspects of preliminary evidence of cell chirality on patterned surfaces to date. We finally indicate the limitations of the studies conducted thus far and describe the perspectives of future research in this challenging field. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: While both biomacromolecules and organisms can exhibit chirality, it is not yet conclusive whether a cell has left-right (LR) asymmetry. It is important yet challenging to study and reveal the possible existence of cell chirality. By using the technique of surface patterning, the recent decade has witnessed progress in the exploration of possible cell chirality within cell clusters and single cells. Herein, some important preliminary evidence of cell chirality is collected and analyzed. The open questions and perspectives are also described to promote further investigations of cell chirality in biomaterials.
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Gao Z, Mi Y, Wang M, Liu X, Zhang X, Gao K, Shi L, Mugisha ER, Chen H, Yan W. Hydrophobic-substrate based water-microdroplet manipulation through the long-range photovoltaic interaction from a distant LiNbO 3:Fe crystal. OPTICS EXPRESS 2021; 29:3808-3824. [PMID: 33770973 DOI: 10.1364/oe.417225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Development of photovoltaic water-microdroplet manipulation using LN:Fe crystals has to meet the requirement of the hybrid and heating-avoided design of biological lab-on-chips. To fulfill this, we demonstrate a successful manipulation of a water microdroplet on a hydrophobic substrate by utilizing the long-range photovoltaic interaction from a distant LN:Fe crystal (see Visualization 1). The maximal manipulation distance (MMD) is found to be dependent on the laser-illumination intensity at the LN:Fe crystal and it can be tuned up to a sub-centimeter level (∼4 mm). Basing on the two-center model of light-induced charge transport in the LN:Fe crystal, we establish an analytic model to describe the force balance during the microdroplet manipulation under a long-range photovoltaic interaction. Either shortening the manipulation distance or increasing the illumination intensity can enhance the photovoltaic interaction and increase the velocity of the microdroplet being manipulated. An abrupt shape change followed by a fast repelling movement of the water microdroplet is observed under a strong photovoltaic interaction (see Visualization 2).
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Biofabrication of aligned structures that guide cell orientation and applications in tissue engineering. Biodes Manuf 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s42242-020-00104-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Xu N, Fu J, Zhao L, Chu PK, Huo K. Biofunctional Elements Incorporated Nano/Microstructured Coatings on Titanium Implants with Enhanced Osteogenic and Antibacterial Performance. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e2000681. [PMID: 32875743 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202000681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Bone fracture is prevalent among athletes and senior citizens and may require surgical insertion of bone implants. Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are widely used in orthopedics due to its high corrosion resistance, good biocompatibility, and modulus compatible with natural bone tissues. However, bone repair and regrowth are impeded by the insufficient intrinsic osteogenetic capability of Ti and Ti alloys and potential bacterial infection. The physicochemical properties of the materials and nano/microstructures on the implant surface are crucial for clinical success and loading with biofunctional elements such as Sr, Zn, Cu, Si, and Ag into nano/microstructured TiO2 coating has been demonstrated to enhance bone repair/regeneration and bacterial resistance of Ti implants. In this review, recent advances in biofunctional element-incorporated nano/microstructured coatings on Ti and Ti alloy implants are described and the prospects and limitations are discussed.
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- Na Xu
- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Institute of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Institute of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Institute of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, China
- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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Zhao X, You L, Wang T, Zhang X, Li Z, Ding L, Li J, Xiao C, Han F, Li B. Enhanced Osseointegration of Titanium Implants by Surface Modification with Silicon-doped Titania Nanotubes. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:8583-8594. [PMID: 33173295 PMCID: PMC7648569 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s270311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Introduction Despite great progress made in developing orthopedic implants, the development of titanium (Ti) implants with ideal early osseointegration remains a big challenge. Our pilot study has demonstrated that Si-TiO2 nanotubes on the surface of Ti substrates could enhance their osteogenic activity. Hence, in this study, we aim to comprehensively evaluate the effects of silicon-doped titania (Si-TiO2) nanotubes on the osseointegration property of Ti implants. Materials and Methods The Ti implants were surface modified with Si-TiO2 nanotubes through in situ anodization and Si plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) method. Three groups were divided as Ti implants (Ti), Ti modified with TiO2 nanotubes (TiO2-NTs) and Ti modified with Si-TiO2 nanotubes (Si-TiO2-NTs). The morphology of Si-TiO2 nanotubes was observed by scanning electron microscope. The growth and osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells on the Ti implants were evaluated. Further, the pull-out tests and in vivo osseointegration ability evaluation were performed after implanting the screws in the femur of Sprague Dawley rats. Results The Si-TiO2 nanotubes could be seen on the surface of Ti implants. The MC3T3-E1 cells could grow on the surface of Ti, TiO2-NTs and Si-TiO2-NTs, and showed fast proliferation rate on the Si-TiO2-NTs. Moreover, the production of some osteogenesis-related proteins (ALP and Runx2) at one week and calcium deposition at four week was also enhanced in Si-TiO2-NTs rather than other groups. In vivo osseointegration results showed that Si-TiO2 nanotube-modified Ti screws had higher pullout force at two and four weeks as well as enhanced new bone formation at six weeks compared to bare Ti screws and Ti screws modified with TiO2 nanotubes alone. Discussion The modification of Si-TiO2-NTs on the Ti substrate could generate a nanostructured and hydrophilic surface, which can promote cell growth. Moreover, the existence of the TiO2 nanotubes and Si element also can improve the in vitro osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells and early bone formation around the implanted screws. Together, findings from this study show that surface modification of Ti implants with Si-TiO2 nanotubes could enhance early osseointegration and therefore has the potential for clinical applications.
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- Xijiang Zhao
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214062, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214062, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214062, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214062, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Orthopaedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Orthopaedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Orthopaedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Orthopaedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Orthopaedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Orthopaedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, People's Republic of China
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Sokolowska P, Janikiewicz J, Jastrzebska E, Brzozka Z, Dobrzyn A. Combinations of regenerative medicine and Lab-on-a-chip systems: New hope to restoring the proper function of pancreatic islets in diabetes. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 167:112451. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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