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Li X, Li L, Wang D, Zhang J, Yi K, Su Y, Luo J, Deng X, Deng F. Fabrication of polymeric microspheres for biomedical applications. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:2820-2855. [PMID: 38567423 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01641b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Polymeric microspheres (PMs) have attracted great attention in the field of biomedicine in the last several decades due to their small particle size, special functionalities shown on the surface and high surface-to-volume ratio. However, how to fabricate PMs which can meet the clinical needs and transform laboratory achievements to industrial scale-up still remains a challenge. Therefore, advanced fabrication technologies are pursued. In this review, we summarize the technologies used to fabricate PMs, including emulsion-based methods, microfluidics, spray drying, coacervation, supercritical fluid and superhydrophobic surface-mediated method and their advantages and disadvantages. We also review the different structures, properties and functions of the PMs and their applications in the fields of drug delivery, cell encapsulation and expansion, scaffolds in tissue engineering, transcatheter arterial embolization and artificial cells. Moreover, we discuss existing challenges and future perspectives for advancing fabrication technologies and biomedical applications of PMs.
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- Xuebing Li
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, P. R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China.
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China.
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- Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass Co. Ltd, Zibo, 256100, P. R. China
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- Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass Co. Ltd, Zibo, 256100, P. R. China
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- Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass Co. Ltd, Zibo, 256100, P. R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China.
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China.
- Shenzhen Institute for Advanced Study, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Shenzhen, 518110, P. R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, P. R. China
- Department of Nephrology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital Jinniu Hospital, Chengdu Jinniu District People's Hospital, Chengdu 610054, P. R. China.
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Sabbagh F, Deshmukh AR, Choi Y, Kim BS. Effect of Microsphere Concentration on Catechin Release from Microneedle Arrays. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:28276-28289. [PMID: 38788676 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c06064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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In this work, microspheres were developed by cross-linking glutaraldehyde in an aqueous gelatin solution with a surfactant and solvent. A poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) solution was produced and combined with catechin-loaded microspheres. Different microsphere concentrations (0%, 5%, 10%, and 15%) were applied to the PVA microneedles. The moisture content, particle size, swelling, and drug release percentage of microneedles were studied using various microsphere concentrations. Fourier transform infrared and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) investigations validated the structure of gelatin microspheres as well as their decoration in microneedles. The SEM scans revealed that spherical microspheres with a wrinkled and folded morphology were created, with no physical holes visible on the surface. The gelatin microspheres generated had a mean particle size of 20-30 μm. Ex vivo release analysis indicated that microneedles containing 10% microspheres released the most catechin, with 42.9% at 12 h and 84.4% at 24 h.
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- Farzaneh Sabbagh
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Republic of Korea
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Li J, Zhu T, Jiang Y, Zhang Q, Zu Y, Shen X. Microfluidic printed 3D bioactive scaffolds for postoperative treatment of gastric cancer. Mater Today Bio 2024; 24:100911. [PMID: 38188649 PMCID: PMC10770549 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Tumor recurrence and tissue regeneration are two major challenges in the postoperative treatment of cancer. Current research hotspots are focusing on developing novel scaffold materials that can simultaneously suppress tumor recurrence and promote tissue repair. Here, we propose a microfluidic 3D-printed methacrylate fish gelatin (F-GelMA@BBR) scaffold loaded with berberine (BBR) for the postoperative treatment of gastric cancer. The F-GelMA@BBR scaffold displayed a significant killing effect on gastric cancer MKN-45 cells in vitro and demonstrated excellent anti-recurrence efficiency in gastric cancer postoperative models. In vitro experiments have shown that F-GelMA@BBR exhibits significant cytotoxicity on gastric cancer cells while maintaining the cell viability of normal cells. The results of in vivo experiments show that F-GelMA@BBR can significantly suppress the tumor volume to 49.7 % of the control group. In addition, the scaffold has an ordered porous structure and good biocompatibility, which could support the attachment and proliferation of normal cells to promote tissue repair at the tumor resection site. These features indicated that such scaffold material is a promising candidate for postoperative tumor treatment in the practical application.
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- Jiante Li
- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, 325001, China
- The Key Laboratory of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Diseases of Wenzhou, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, 325001, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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Zhang YD, Ma AB, Sun L, Chen JD, Hong G, Wu HK. Nanoclay-Modified Hyaluronic Acid Microspheres for Bone Induction by Sustained rhBMP-2 Delivery. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300245. [PMID: 37572308 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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Microspheres (MSs) are ideal candidates as biological scaffolds loading with growth factors or cells for bone tissue engineering to repair irregular alveolar bone defects by minimally invasive injection. However, the high initial burst release of growth factor and low cell attachment limit the application of microspheres. The modification of microspheres often needs expensive experiments facility or complex chemical reactions, which is difficult to achieve and may bring other problems. In this study, a sol-grade nanoclay, laponite XLS is used to modify the surface of MSs to enhance its affinity to either positively or negatively charged proteins and cells without changing the interior structure of the MSs. Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) is used as a representation of growth factor to check the osteoinduction ability of laponite XLS-modified MSs. By modification, the protein sustained release, cell loading, and osteoinduction ability of MSs are improved. Modified by 1% laponite XLS, the MSs can not only promote osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells by themselves, but also enhance the effect of the rhBMP-2 below the effective dose. Collectively, the study provides an easy and viable method to modify the biological behavior of microspheres for bone tissue regeneration.
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- Yi-Ding Zhang
- Division for Globalization Initiative, Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8575, Japan
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No.14, Section 3, South Renmin Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- Division for Globalization Initiative, Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8575, Japan
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- Division for Globalization Initiative, Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8575, Japan
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- Division for Globalization Initiative, Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8575, Japan
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- Division for Globalization Initiative, Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8575, Japan
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, 60115, Indonesia
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No.14, Section 3, South Renmin Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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Ren Z, Wang Y, Wu H, Cong H, Yu B, Shen Y. Preparation and application of hemostatic microspheres containing biological macromolecules and others. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128299. [PMID: 38008144 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Bleeding from uncontrollable wounds can be fatal, and the body's clotting mechanisms are unable to control bleeding in a timely and effective manner in emergencies such as battlefields and traffic accidents. For irregular and inaccessible wounds, hemostatic materials are needed to intervene to stop bleeding. Hemostatic microspheres are promising for hemostasis, as their unique structural features can promote coagulation. There is a wide choice of materials for the preparation of microspheres, and the modification of natural macromolecular materials such as chitosan to enhance the hemostatic properties and make up for the deficiencies of synthetic macromolecular materials makes the hemostatic microspheres multifunctional and expands the application fields of hemostatic microspheres. Here, we focus on the hemostatic mechanism of different materials and the preparation methods of microspheres, and introduce the modification methods, related properties and applications (in cancer therapy) for the structural characteristics of hemostatic microspheres. Finally, we discuss the future trends of hemostatic microspheres and research opportunities for developing the next generation of hemostatic microsphere materials.
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- Zekai Ren
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Center for Bionanoengineering, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310027, China
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Jamroży M, Kudłacik-Kramarczyk S, Drabczyk A, Krzan M. Advanced Drug Carriers: A Review of Selected Protein, Polysaccharide, and Lipid Drug Delivery Platforms. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:786. [PMID: 38255859 PMCID: PMC10815656 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25020786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Studies on bionanocomposite drug carriers are a key area in the field of active substance delivery, introducing innovative approaches to improve drug therapy. Such drug carriers play a crucial role in enhancing the bioavailability of active substances, affecting therapy efficiency and precision. The targeted delivery of drugs to the targeted sites of action and minimization of toxicity to the body is becoming possible through the use of these advanced carriers. Recent research has focused on bionanocomposite structures based on biopolymers, including lipids, polysaccharides, and proteins. This review paper is focused on the description of lipid-containing nanocomposite carriers (including liposomes, lipid emulsions, lipid nanoparticles, solid lipid nanoparticles, and nanostructured lipid carriers), polysaccharide-containing nanocomposite carriers (including alginate and cellulose), and protein-containing nanocomposite carriers (e.g., gelatin and albumin). It was demonstrated in many investigations that such carriers show the ability to load therapeutic substances efficiently and precisely control drug release. They also demonstrated desirable biocompatibility, which is a promising sign for their potential application in drug therapy. The development of bionanocomposite drug carriers indicates a novel approach to improving drug delivery processes, which has the potential to contribute to significant advances in the field of pharmacology, improving therapeutic efficacy while minimizing side effects.
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- Mateusz Jamroży
- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, 8 Niezapominajek Str., 30-239 Krakow, Poland;
- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31-864 Krakow, Poland; (S.K.-K.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31-864 Krakow, Poland; (S.K.-K.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31-864 Krakow, Poland; (S.K.-K.); (A.D.)
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, 8 Niezapominajek Str., 30-239 Krakow, Poland;
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Aycan D, Gül İ, Yorulmaz V, Alemdar N. Gelatin microsphere-alginate hydrogel combined system for sustained and gastric targeted delivery of 5-fluorouracil. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 255:128022. [PMID: 37972837 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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In the current study, novel gelatin microspheres/methacrylated alginate hydrogel combined system (5-FU-GELms/Alg-MA) was developed for gastric targeted delivery of 5-fluorouracil as an anticancer agent. While water-in-oil emulsification method was used for the production of 5-FU-GELms, Alg-MA was synthesized through methacrylation reaction occurred by epoxide ring-opening mechanism. Then, 5-FU-GELms/Alg-MA hydrogel system was fabricated by the encapsulation of 5-FU-GELms into Alg-MA hydrogel network via UV-crosslinking. To evaluate applicability of fabricated 5-FU-GELms/Alg-MA as gastric targeted drug delivery vehicle, both swelling and in vitro drug release experiments were carried out at pH 1.2 medium resembling gastric fluid. Compared to drug release directly from 5-FU-GELms, 5-FU-GELms/Alg-MA hydrogel system showed more controlled and sustained drug release profile with lower amount of cumulative release starting from early stages, since hydrogel matrix created a barrier to the diffusion of 5-FU included in microspheres. Drug release kinetic results obtained by applying various kinetic models to release data showed that the mechanism of 5-FU release from 5-FU-GELms/Alg-MA hydrogel system is controlled by Fickian diffusion. All results revealed that 5-FU-GELms/Alg-MA hydrogel integrated system could be potentially utilized as gastric targeted drug carrier to enhance therapeutic efficacy and reduce systemic side effects in gastric cancer treatments for future studies.
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- Didem Aycan
- Marmara University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Zhu T, Liang D, Zhang Q, Sun W, Shen X. Curcumin-encapsulated fish gelatin-based microparticles from microfluidic electrospray for postoperative gastric cancer treatment. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127763. [PMID: 37924901 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127763] [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: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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Gastric cancer is the fifth most frequently diagnosed malignant neoplasm and the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Nevertheless, the therapeutic efficacy of conventional surgical and chemotherapeutic interventions in clinical practice is often unsatisfactory. Curcumin (Cur) has shown promise as a therapeutic agent in prior studies. However, its progress in this context has been impeded by challenges including low solubility, instability in aqueous environments, and rapid metabolism. In this study, we develop methacrylate fish gelatin (FGMA) hydrogel microparticles (FGMPs@Cur) encapsulating Cur via microfluidic electrospray technology for postoperative comprehensive treatment of gastric cancer. Comprehensive characterizations and analyses were conducted to assess the cytotoxicity against gastric cancer cells and potential tissue reparative effects of FGMPs@Cur. In vitro experiments revealed that FGMPs@Cur exhibited a remarkable cytotoxic effect on nearly 80 % of gastric cancer cells while maintaining at least 95 % viability of normal cells in cell compatibility tests. In vivo results demonstrated that FGMPs@Cur significantly reduced tumor volume to 47 % of the control group, and notable tissue regeneration was observed at the surgical site. These properties indicated that such a hydrogel microparticle system is a promising candidate for postoperative gastric cancer treatment in practical application.
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- Tianru Zhu
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China; Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical Uiversity, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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Bektas C, Mao Y. Hydrogel Microparticles for Bone Regeneration. Gels 2023; 10:28. [PMID: 38247752 PMCID: PMC10815488 DOI: 10.3390/gels10010028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Hydrogel microparticles (HMPs) stand out as promising entities in the realm of bone tissue regeneration, primarily due to their versatile capabilities in delivering cells and bioactive molecules/drugs. Their significance is underscored by distinct attributes such as injectability, biodegradability, high porosity, and mechanical tunability. These characteristics play a pivotal role in fostering vasculature formation, facilitating mineral deposition, and contributing to the overall regeneration of bone tissue. Fabricated through diverse techniques (batch emulsion, microfluidics, lithography, and electrohydrodynamic spraying), HMPs exhibit multifunctionality, serving as vehicles for drug and cell delivery, providing structural scaffolding, and functioning as bioinks for advanced 3D-printing applications. Distinguishing themselves from other scaffolds like bulk hydrogels, cryogels, foams, meshes, and fibers, HMPs provide a higher surface-area-to-volume ratio, promoting improved interactions with the surrounding tissues and facilitating the efficient delivery of cells and bioactive molecules. Notably, their minimally invasive injectability and modular properties, offering various designs and configurations, contribute to their attractiveness for biomedical applications. This comprehensive review aims to delve into the progressive advancements in HMPs, specifically for bone regeneration. The exploration encompasses synthesis and functionalization techniques, providing an understanding of their diverse applications, as documented in the existing literature. The overarching goal is to shed light on the advantages and potential of HMPs within the field of engineering bone tissue.
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials Research, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University, 145 Bevier Rd., Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA;
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Surendran S, Rohinikumar S, Eswaramoorthy R, M K, Nesappan T, Rp A. Chitosan-Reinforced Gelatin Microspheres-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC): A Novel Bone Alloplast Graft Material Synthesis and an In Vivo Analysis. Cureus 2023; 15:e50384. [PMID: 38213376 PMCID: PMC10782189 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50384] [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: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Aim and objective The study aimed to assess and evaluate the efficacy of glass ionomer modified with chitosan-reinforced gelatin microspheres on bone formation. Materials and methods The study involved three groups: Group I comprised plain glass ionomer cement; Group II comprised glass ionomer cement/gelatin (70:30 wt%); in Group III, glass ionomer cement/gelatin/chitosan (70:30%) scaffold were made into discs; the gelatin microspheres were synthesized by oil emulsion method. The synthesized scaffold was subjected to the following in vitro testing, Instron Universal Testing Machine (UTM), U3000, (Instron Corporation, Norwood, Massachusetts, United States) to assess compressive strength, scanning electron microscope (SEM) examination, and biocompatibility testing using hemocompatibility assay. The material was then tested in vivo; male Wistar albino rats, a total of nine animals, were utilized for this purpose. Three animals were used in each group; a femoral defect model was the model of choice for the experiment and the animals were observed for a period of four weeks, following which the animals were sacrificed and sent for histopathological analysis. Results The compression testing was carried out using UTM; test group I was 33 MPa, test group II was 2.3 MPa, and test group III was 25.75 MPa. SEM (JSM-IT800 Schottky Field Emission NANO SEM (JEOL, Tokyo, Japan)) analysis was done to observe the porosity of the fabricated scaffold with the average measurement of 0.12 ± 0.2 μm in test group II and 0.29 ± 0.4 μm in test group III. Hemocompatibility reports noted 0.4-0.8% lysis for the synthesized scaffolds. Histopathology staining of the femur defects showed that group III favoured bone formation. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc Bonferroni test was done on the data. The optical density values of the alizarin red stained slide showed statistical significance for group III. Conclusion In conclusion, the synthesized scaffolds are biocompatible, distribution of porosity and pore characteristics in the glass ionomer cement/gelatin/chitosan group is better than that of the glass ionomer cement/gelatin group. The glass ionomer cement/gelatin/chitosan group had better compressive strength and induced more bone formation compared to the other test group and the control. Thus, the novel glass ionomer modified with chitosan-reinforced gelatin microspheres has optimal properties to be used as a bone graft material.
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- Sundaram Surendran
- Prosthodontics and Implantology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IND
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- Prosthodontics and Implantology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IND
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- Prosthodontics and Implantology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IND
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- Prosthodontics and Implantology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IND
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- Prosthodontics and Implantology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IND
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- Prosthodontics and Implantology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IND
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Pan Q, Su W, Yao Y. Progress in microsphere-based scaffolds in bone/cartilage tissue engineering. Biomed Mater 2023; 18:062004. [PMID: 37751762 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/acfd78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Bone/cartilage repair and regeneration have been popular and difficult issues in medical research. Tissue engineering is rapidly evolving to provide new solutions to this problem, and the key point is to design the appropriate scaffold biomaterial. In recent years, microsphere-based scaffolds have been considered suitable scaffold materials for bone/cartilage injury repair because microporous structures can form more internal space for better cell proliferation and other cellular activities, and these composite scaffolds can provide physical/chemical signals for neotissue formation with higher efficiency. This paper reviews the research progress of microsphere-based scaffolds in bone/chondral tissue engineering, briefly introduces types of microspheres made from polymer, inorganic and composite materials, discusses the preparation methods of microspheres and the exploration of suitable microsphere pore size in bone and cartilage tissue engineering, and finally details the application of microsphere-based scaffolds in biomimetic scaffolds, cell proliferation and drug delivery systems.
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- Qian Pan
- Department of Joint Surgery, The Key Laboratory of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Technology and Implant Materials, Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The Key Laboratory of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Technology and Implant Materials, Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The Key Laboratory of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Technology and Implant Materials, Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, People's Republic of China
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Li Y, Tian X, He W, Jin C, Yang C, Pan Z, Xu Y, Yang H, Liu H, Liu T, He F. Fucoidan-functionalized gelatin methacryloyl microspheres ameliorate intervertebral disc degeneration by restoring redox and matrix homeostasis of nucleus pulposus. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 250:126166. [PMID: 37553034 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Loss of extracellular matrix (ECM) and dehydration of the nucleus pulposus (NP) are major pathological characteristics of intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), the leading cause of low back pain. Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by proinflammatory cytokines substantially contribute to IVDD pathogenesis. This study aimed to examine the potential of fucoidan in protecting the matrix metabolism of NP cells and its therapeutic efficacy in the prevention of IVDD. In an inflammatory environment induced by interleukin (IL)-1β, fucoidan treatments demonstrated a dose-dependent enhancement of ECM production in NP cells, while concurrently reducing the expression of matrix degradation enzymes. The protective effect of fucoidan was mediated through the activation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) and subsequent induction of antioxidant enzymes, whereas silencing Nrf2 abrogated the protection of fucoidan on NP cells against IL-1β-induced oxidative stress. Moreover, a novel fucoidan-functionalized gelatin methacryloyl microsphere (Fu@GelMA-MS) was synthesized. The in vivo application of Fu@GelMA-MS via in situ injection in a rat caudal IVD model effectively conserved the ECM components and maintained the hydration of the NP tissue, thereby preventing IVDD caused by puncture. Collectively, fucoidan-functionalized hydrogel microspheres represent a promising strategy for the regeneration of NP and the treatment of IVDD.
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- Yangfeng Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China; Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China; Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China.
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Wang Z, Zhang X, Xue L, Wang G, Li X, Chen J, Xu R, Xu T. A controllable gelatin-based microcarriers fabrication system for the whole procedures of MSCs amplification and tissue engineering. Regen Biomater 2023; 10:rbad068. [PMID: 37638061 PMCID: PMC10458456 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbad068] [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: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Biopolymer microbeads present substantial benefits for cell expansion, tissue engineering, and drug release applications. However, a fabrication system capable of producing homogeneous microspheres with high precision and controllability for cell proliferation, passaging, harvesting and downstream application is limited. Therefore, we developed a co-flow microfluidics-based system for the generation of uniform and size-controllable gelatin-based microcarriers (GMs) for mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) expansion and tissue engineering. Our evaluation of GMs revealed superior homogeneity and efficiency of cellular attachment, expansion and harvest, and MSCs expanded on GMs exhibited high viability while retaining differentiation multipotency. Optimization of passaging and harvesting protocols was achieved through the addition of blank GMs and treatment with collagenase, respectively. Furthermore, we demonstrated that MSC-loaded GMs were printable and could serve as building blocks for tissue regeneration scaffolds. These results suggested that our platform held promise for the fabrication of uniform GMs with downstream application of MSC culture, expansion and tissue engineering.
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- Zixian Wang
- Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, People’s Republic of China
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- Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Research and Development, Huaqing Zhimei (Shenzhen) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518107, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, People’s Republic of China
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- Bio-intelligent Manufacturing and Living Matter Bioprinting Center, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518057, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, People’s Republic of China
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- Precision Medicine and Healthcare Research Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI), Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, People’s Republic of China
- Bio-intelligent Manufacturing and Living Matter Bioprinting Center, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518057, People’s Republic of China
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Dong M, Yang X, Lu J, Siow L, He H, Liu A, Wu P, He Y, Sun M, Yu M, Wang H. Injectable rBMSCs-laden hydrogel microspheres loaded with naringin for osteomyelitis treatment. Biofabrication 2023; 15:045009. [PMID: 37494927 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/aceaaf] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Osteomyelitis, caused by purulent bacteria invading bone tissue, often occurs in long bones and seriously affects the physical and mental health and working ability of patients; it can even endanger life. However, due to bone cavity structure, osteomyelitis tends to occur inside the bone and thus lacks an effective treatment; anti-inflammatory treatment and repair of bone defects are necessary. Here, we developed injectable hydrogel microspheres loaded with naringin and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, which have anti-inflammatory and osteogenic properties. These homogeneous microspheres, ranging from 200 to 1000μm, can be rapidly fabricated using an electro-assisted bio-fabrication method. Interestingly, it was found that microspheres with relatively small diameters (200μm) were more conducive to the initial cell attachment, growth, spread, and later osteogenic differentiation. The developed microspheres can effectively treat tibial osteomyelitis in rats within six weeks, proving their prospects for clinical application.
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- Minyi Dong
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, People's Republic of China
- Department of Stomatology, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang 215600, People's Republic of China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, People's Republic of China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, People's Republic of China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, People's Republic of China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Process and Equipment of Zhejiang Province, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Process and Equipment of Zhejiang Province, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, People's Republic of China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, People's Republic of China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, People's Republic of China
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Bhatt P, Kumar V, Subramaniyan V, Nagarajan K, Sekar M, Chinni SV, Ramachawolran G. Plasma Modification Techniques for Natural Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2066. [PMID: 37631280 PMCID: PMC10459779 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15082066] [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: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Natural polymers have attracted significant attention in drug delivery applications due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and versatility. However, their surface properties often limit their use as drug delivery vehicles, as they may exhibit poor wettability, weak adhesion, and inadequate drug loading and release. Plasma treatment is a promising surface modification technique that can overcome these limitations by introducing various functional groups onto the natural polymer surface, thus enhancing its physicochemical and biological properties. This review provides a critical overview of recent advances in the plasma modification of natural polymer-based drug delivery systems, with a focus on controllable plasma treatment techniques. The review covers the fundamental principles of plasma generation, process control, and characterization of plasma-treated natural polymer surfaces. It discusses the various applications of plasma-modified natural polymer-based drug delivery systems, including improved biocompatibility, controlled drug release, and targeted drug delivery. The challenges and emerging trends in the field of plasma modification of natural polymer-based drug delivery systems are also highlighted. The review concludes with a discussion of the potential of controllable plasma treatment as a versatile and effective tool for the surface functionalization of natural polymer-based drug delivery systems.
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- Pankaj Bhatt
- KIET School of Pharmacy, KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad 201206, Uttar Pradesh, India; (P.B.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gurukul Kangri (Deemed to Be University), Haridwar 249404, Uttarakhand, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gurukul Kangri (Deemed to Be University), Haridwar 249404, Uttarakhand, India;
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- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Center for Transdisciplinary Research, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- KIET School of Pharmacy, KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad 201206, Uttar Pradesh, India; (P.B.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya 47500, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience, and Nursing, MAHSA University, Jenjarom 42610, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 602117, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Foundation, RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus, No. 4, Jalan Sepoy Lines, Georgetown 10450, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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He X, Wang S, Yu X, Zhou X. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells response on collagen/hyaluronan/chondroitin scaffold enriched with gentamicin -loaded gelatin microparticles for skin tissue engineering. J Biomater Appl 2023:8853282231180714. [PMID: 37276487 DOI: 10.1177/08853282231180714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The repair and functional reconstruction of large skin defects caused by burn remains an intractable clinical problem. Collagen type I (ColI) was extracted from carp scales and confirmed by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis ultraviolet adsorption spectra and automatic amino acid analyzer. Then the scaffolds containing the purified ColI, hyaluronic acid (HA) and chondroitin sulfate (CS) were constructed and examined. The results showed that the scaffold (ColI:CS:HA=9:1:1) had larger pore diameter, porosity, water absorption, degradation rate and tensile strength. gentamycin sulphate (GS) - gelatin microspheres (GMSs) were prepared by emulsion cross-linking method. The drug release study of the ColI-CS-HA-GS/GMSs scaffold with antibacterial property showed a prolonged, continuous, and sustained release of GS. The bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) were extracted from rat and inoculated into the ColI-HA-CS-GS/GMSs scaffold. The results performed that the scaffold could accelerate proliferation of the BMSCs and wound healing.
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- Xiaoliang He
- Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, China
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Chang KC, Chang PJ, Chen JC, Huang SM, Liu SM, Shih CJ, Chen WC. In Vitro Characterizations of Post-Crosslinked Gelatin-Based Microspheres Modified by Phosphatidylcholine or Diammonium Phosphate as Antibiotic Delivery Vehicles. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15061504. [PMID: 36987284 PMCID: PMC10054754 DOI: 10.3390/polym15061504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Hydrogel-based microspheres prepared by emulsification have been widely used as drug carriers, but biocompatibility remains a challenging issue. In this study, gelatin was used as the water phase, paraffin oil was used as the oil phase, and Span 80 was used as the surfactant. Microspheres were prepared using a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsification. Diammonium phosphate (DAP) or phosphatidylcholine (PC) were further used to improve the biocompatibility of post-crosslinked gelatin microspheres. The biocompatibility of DAP-modified microspheres (0.5-10 wt.%) was better than that of PC (5 wt.%). The microspheres soaked in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) lasted up to 26 days before fully degrading. Based on microscopic observation, the microspheres were all spherical and hollow inside. The particle size distribution ranged from 19 μm to 22 μm in diameter. The drug release analysis showed that the antibiotic gentamicin loaded on the microspheres was released in a large amount within 2 h of soaking in PBS. It was stabilized until the amount of microspheres integrated was significantly reduced after soaking for 16 days and then released again to form a two-stage drug release curve. In vitro experiments showed that DAP-modified microspheres at concentrations less than 5 wt.% had no cytotoxicity. Antibiotic-impregnated and DAP-modified microspheres had good antibacterial effects against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, but these drug-impregnated groups hinder the biocompatibility of hydrogel microspheres. The developed drug carrier can be combined with other biomaterial matrices to form a composite for delivering drugs directly to the affected area in the future to achieve local therapeutic effects and improve the bioavailability of drugs.
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- Kai-Chi Chang
- Advanced Medical Devices and Composites Laboratory, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, Taiwan
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- Advanced Medical Devices and Composites Laboratory, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medical School, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Advanced Medical Devices and Composites Laboratory, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, Taiwan
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- Advanced Medical Devices and Composites Laboratory, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, Taiwan
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- Department of Fragrance and Cosmetic Science, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Drug Development and Value Creation Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Advanced Medical Devices and Composites Laboratory, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, Taiwan
- Department of Fragrance and Cosmetic Science, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Dental Medical Devices and Materials Research Center, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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Feng Z, Su X, Wang T, Sun X, Yang H, Guo S. The Role of Microsphere Structures in Bottom-Up Bone Tissue Engineering. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020321. [PMID: 36839645 PMCID: PMC9964570 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020321] [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: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Bone defects have caused immense healthcare concerns and economic burdens throughout the world. Traditional autologous allogeneic bone grafts have many drawbacks, so the emergence of bone tissue engineering brings new hope. Bone tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary biomedical engineering method that involves scaffold materials, seed cells, and "growth factors". However, the traditional construction approach is not flexible and is unable to adapt to the specific shape of the defect, causing the cells inside the bone to be unable to receive adequate nourishment. Therefore, a simple but effective solution using the "bottom-up" method is proposed. Microspheres are structures with diameters ranging from 1 to 1000 µm that can be used as supports for cell growth, either in the form of a scaffold or in the form of a drug delivery system. Herein, we address a variety of strategies for the production of microspheres, the classification of raw materials, and drug loading, as well as analyze new strategies for the use of microspheres in bone tissue engineering. We also consider new perspectives and possible directions for future development.
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- Ziyi Feng
- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110002, China; (Z.F.); (X.S.); (T.W.)
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110002, China; (Z.F.); (X.S.); (T.W.)
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110002, China; (Z.F.); (X.S.); (T.W.)
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- School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, No. 77, Puhe Road, Shenyang 110122, China
- Correspondence: (X.S.); (S.G.)
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- School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, No. 77, Puhe Road, Shenyang 110122, China;
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110002, China; (Z.F.); (X.S.); (T.W.)
- Correspondence: (X.S.); (S.G.)
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Jiao Y, Niu Y, Chen X, Luo M, Huang S, Cao T, Shi G, Wei A, Huang J. Gelatin Microspheres Loaded with Wharton's Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Acute Full-Thickness Skin Wound Healing and Regeneration in Mice. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle) 2022; 12:371-386. [PMID: 36245193 DOI: 10.1089/wound.2022.0034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Objective: At present, there is an urgent need to develop a novel and practical therapeutic approach to accelerate the healing of acute wounds. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based therapy is emerging as a promising therapeutic approach for acute skin wounds. However, there are still challenges in clinical application of this strategy, such as low survivability, low retention time, and less engraftment in skin wounds. Approach: Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells (WJMSCs) were seeded into three-dimensional (3D) gelatin microspheres (GMs) to identify the biocompatibility of GMs. WJMSCs were embedded in GMs and then encapsulated with Pluronic F-127 (PF-127) and sodium ascorbyl phosphate (SAP) combination to transplant onto acute full-thickness skin wound in mice. Histology, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence assay were used to investigate the skin wound healing, dermis regeneration, collagen deposition, cell proliferation, and neovascularization. Results: Three-dimensional GM had strong biocompatibility, compared with two-dimensional adherent culturing, GM loading increased the cell viability and proliferation ability of WJMSCs. WJMSCs+GM+PF-127+SAP transplantation increased skin wound healing rate, dermis regeneration, and type III collagen deposition through improving macrophage polarization, cell proliferation, neovascularization, cell retention, and engraftment at skin wound site. Innovation: The effective 3D encapsulation technology for WJMSCs solved the main problems of cell activity and residence time during MSC transplantation. WJMSCs+GM+PF-127+SAP transplantation will be a new and effective MSC biomaterials-based therapeutic strategy for acute skin traumatic wounds. Conclusion: WJMSCs+GM+PF-127+SAP transplantation facilitated acute full-thickness skin wound healing and regeneration and might be a new and effective therapy for acute skin traumatic wounds.
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- Yiren Jiao
- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine of Guangdong Province, The First Affiliated Hospital and School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Foshan, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine of Guangdong Province, The First Affiliated Hospital and School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Mizukami Y, Yamaguchi T, Shiono M, Takahashi Y, Shimizu K, Konishi S, Takakura Y, Nishikawa M. Drug-preloadable methacrylated gelatin microspheres fabricated using an aqueous two-phase system. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Zeng Y, Huang C, Duan D, Lou A, Guo Y, Xiao T, Wei J, Liu S, Wang Z, Yang Q, Zhou L, Wu Z, Wang L. Injectable temperature-sensitive hydrogel system incorporating deferoxamine-loaded microspheres promotes H-type blood vessel-related bone repair of a critical size femoral defect. Acta Biomater 2022; 153:108-123. [PMID: 36115651 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Insufficient vascularization is a major challenge in the repair of critical-sized bone defects. Deferoxamine (DFO) has been reported to play a potential role in promoting the formation of H-type blood vessels, a specialized vascular subtype with coupled angiogenesis and osteogenesis. However, whether DFO promotes the expression of H-type vessels in critical femoral defects with complete periosteal damage remains unknown. Moreover, stable drug loading systems need to be designed owing to the short half-life and high-dose toxic effects of DFO. In this study, we developed an injectable DFO-gelatin microspheres (GMs) hydrogel complex as a stable drug loading system for the treatment of critical femoral defects in rats. Our results showed that sustained release of DFO in critical femoral defects stimulated the generation of functional H-type vessels. The DFO-GMs hydrogel complex effectively promoted proliferation, formation, and migration of human umbilical vein endothelial cells in vitro. In vivo, the application of the DFO-GMs hydrogel complex expanded the distribution range and prolonged the expression time of H-type vessels in the defect area and was positively correlated with the number of osterix+ cells and new bone tissue. Topical application of the HIF-1α inhibitor PX-478 partially blocked the stimulation of H-type vessels by DFO, whereas the osteogenic potential of the latter was also weakened. Our results extended the local application of DFO and provided a theoretical basis for targeting H-type vessels to treat large femoral defects. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Abundant functional blood vessels are essential for bone repair. The H-type blood vessel is a functional subtype with angiogenesis and osteogenesis coupling potential. A drug loading system with long-term controlled release was first used to investigate the formation of H-type blood vessels in critical femoral defects and promotion of bone repair. Our results showed that the application of DFO-GMs hydrogel complex expanded the distribution range and expression time of H-type vessels, and was positively correlated with the number of osteoblasts and volume of new bone tissue. These results expanded the local application approach of DFO and provide a theoretical basis for targeting H-type vessels to treat large femoral defects.
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- Yuwei Zeng
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Liwan Central Hospital of Guangzhou, 35 Liwan Road, Guangzhou 510030, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China.
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China.
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spine Disease Prevention and Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Guangzhou 510150, China.
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Chitosan chemistry review for living organisms encapsulation. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 295:119877. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Dong Z, Fan C, Deng W, Sun P. Porous gelatin microsphere-based scaffolds containing MC3T3-E1 cells and calcitriol for the repair of skull defect. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 138:212964. [PMID: 35913236 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.212964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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There is an increasing demand for biomaterials with skull regeneration for clinical application. However, most of the current skull repair materials still have limitations, such as inadequate sources, poor cell adherence, differentiation, tissue infiltration, and foreign body sensation. Therefore, this study developed porous microsphere-based scaffolds containing mouse embryonic osteoblast precursor cells (MC3T3-E1 cells) and calcitriol (Cal) using gelatin and gelatin/hydroxyapatite through green freeze-crosslinking and freeze-drying. Gelatin was employed to prepare porous microspheres with a particle size of 100-300 μm, containing open pores of 2-70 μm and interconnected paths. Furthermore, the addition of Cal to porous gelatin microsphere-based scaffolds containing MC3T3-E1 cells (PGMSs-MC) and porous gelatin/hydroxyapatite composite microspheres containing MC3T3-E1 cells (HPGMSs-MC) improved their osteoinductivity and cell proliferation and promoted the formation of mature and well-organized bone. The developed Cal-HPGMSs-MC and Cal-PGMSs-MC displayed a good porous structure and cytocompatibility, histocompatibility, osteoconductivity, and osteoinduction. Thus, the designed scaffolds provide a promising prospect for tissue-engineered constructs with skull growth and integration, laying a foundation for further research on the reconstruction of skull defects.
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- Zuoxiang Dong
- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China; Institute for Translational Medicine, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China.
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Cortesi M, Giordano E. Non-destructive monitoring of 3D cell cultures: new technologies and applications. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13338. [PMID: 35582620 PMCID: PMC9107788 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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3D cell cultures are becoming the new standard for cell-based in vitro research, due to their higher transferrability toward in vivo biology. The lack of established techniques for the non-destructive quantification of relevant variables, however, constitutes a major barrier to the adoption of these technologies, as it increases the resources needed for the experimentation and reduces its accuracy. In this review, we aim at addressing this limitation by providing an overview of different non-destructive approaches for the evaluation of biological features commonly quantified in a number of studies and applications. In this regard, we will cover cell viability, gene expression, population distribution, cell morphology and interactions between the cells and the environment. This analysis is expected to promote the use of the showcased technologies, together with the further development of these and other monitoring methods for 3D cell cultures. Overall, an extensive technology shift is required, in order for monolayer cultures to be superseded, but the potential benefit derived from an increased accuracy of in vitro studies, justifies the effort and the investment.
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- Marilisa Cortesi
- Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering ”G.Marconi”, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia
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- Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering ”G.Marconi”, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- BioEngLab, Health Science and Technology, Interdepartmental Center for Industrial Research (HST-CIRI), University of Bologna, Ozzano Emilia, Italy
- Advanced Research Center on Electronic Systems (ARCES), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Wang P, Meng X, Wang R, Yang W, Yang L, Wang J, Wang DA, Fan C. Biomaterial Scaffolds Made of Chemically Cross-Linked Gelatin Microsphere Aggregates (C-GMSs) Promote Vascularized Bone Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2102818. [PMID: 35306762 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202102818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Various scaffolding systems have been attempted to facilitate vascularization in tissue engineering by optimizing biophysical properties (e.g., vascular-like structures, porous architectures, surface topographies) or loading biochemical factors (e.g., growth factors, hormones). However, vascularization during ossification remains an unmet challenge that hampers the repair of large bone defects. In this study, reconstructing vascularized bones in situ against critical-sized bone defects is endeavored using newly developed scaffolds made of chemically cross-linked gelatin microsphere aggregates (C-GMSs). The rationale of this design lies in the creation and optimization of cell-material interfaces to enhance focal adhesion, proliferation, and function of anchorage-dependent functional cells. In vitro trials are carried out by coculturing human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs) and murine osteoblast precursor cells (MC3T3-E1) within C-GMS scaffolds, in which endothelialized bone-like constructs are yielded. Angiogenesis and osteogenesis induced by C-GMSs scaffold are further confirmed via subcutaneous-embedding trials in nude mice. In situ trials for the repair of critical-sized femoral defects are subsequently performed in rats. The acellular C-GMSs with interconnected macropores, exhibit the capability to recruit the endogenous cells (e.g., bone-forming cells, vascular forming cells, immunocytes) and then promote vascularized bone regeneration as well as integration with host bone.
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- Peiyan Wang
- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266021, P. R. China
- School of Basic Medicine, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266021, P. R. China
- School of Basic Medicine, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, P. R. China
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- School of Basic Medicine, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, P. R. China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266021, P. R. China
- School of Basic Medicine, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, P. R. China
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- School of Basic Medicine, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, P. R. China
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- School of Basic Medicine, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266021, P. R. China
- School of Basic Medicine, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, P. R. China
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Influence of substrate temperature parameter on electrospinning process: example of application to the formation of gelatin fibers. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04109-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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AbstractThe substrate temperature was investigated to broaden the applicability of controlling the morphology of polymeric fibers produced during the electrospinning process. A laboratory electrospinning setup was designed using a substrate heated in a temperature range of 25 °C to 100 °C. A gelatin polymer was used as an example to obtain beads-free gelatin fibers by fixing the main electrospinning parameters. Based on XRD, FTIR, and DSC techniques, the electrospun gelatin fibers did not show any change in their chemical composition up to 100 °C. Heating the substrate at 50 °C may be the best selection factor to obtain gelatin fibers; the fiber diameters experienced a significant decrease from 680 ± 140 nm to 420 ± 120 nm with increasing substrate temperature from 25 to 50 °C, respectively. They showed stability of the diameter at 380 ± 130 nm and 390 ± 130 nm when increasing substrate temperatures from 75 to 100 °C, respectively, with a significant variation in their diameter distribution. Therefore, this ability to control the electrospinning process using a heated substrate makes it promising for fabricating electrospun beads-free fibers of biopolymers such as gelatin for tissue engineering and drug delivery carriers.
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Inhibitory effect and mechanism of gelatin stabilized ferrous sulfide nanoparticles on porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:70. [PMID: 35123507 PMCID: PMC8817501 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01281-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background The infection and spread of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) pose a serious threat to the global pig industry, and inhibiting the viral infection process is a promising treatment strategy. Nanomaterials can interact with viruses and have attracted much attention due to their large specific surface area and unique physicochemical properties. Ferrous sulfide nanoparticles (FeS NPs) with the characteristics of high reactivity, large specific surface area, and low cost are widely applied to environmental remediation, catalysis, energy storage and medicine. However, there is no report on the application of FeS NPs in the antiviral field. In this study, gelatin stabilized FeS nanoparticles (Gel-FeS NPs) were large-scale synthesized rapidly by the one-pot method of co-precipitation of Fe2+ and S2‒. Results The prepared Gel-FeS NPs exhibited good stability and dispersibility with an average diameter of 47.3 nm. Additionally, they were characterized with good biocompatibility and high antiviral activity against PRRSV proliferation in the stages of adsorption, invasion, and replication. Conclusions We reported for the first time the virucidal and antiviral activity of Gel-FeS NPs. The synthesized Gel-FeS NPs exhibited good dispersibility and biocompatibility as well as effective inhibition on PRRSV proliferation. Moreover, the Fe2+ released from degraded Gel-FeS NPs still displayed an antiviral effect, demonstrating the advantage of Gel-FeS NPs as an antiviral nanomaterial compared to other nanomaterials. This work highlighted the antiviral effect of Gel-FeS NPs and provided a new strategy for ferrous-based nanoparticles against PRRSV. Graphical Abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12951-022-01281-4.
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Yu X, Shen G, Shang Q, Zhang Z, Zhao W, Zhang P, Liang D, Ren H, Jiang X. A Naringin-loaded gelatin-microsphere/nano-hydroxyapatite/silk fibroin composite scaffold promoted healing of critical-size vertebral defects in ovariectomised rat. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 193:510-518. [PMID: 34710477 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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In this study, we investigated the effect of three-dimensional of naringin/gelatin microspheres/nano-hydroxyapatite/silk fibroin (NG/GMs/nHA/SF) scaffolds on repair of a critical-size bone defect of lumbar 6 in osteoporotic rats. In this work, a cell-free scaffold for bone-tissue engineering based on a silk fibroin (SF)/nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) scaffold was developed. The scaffold was fabricated by lyophilization. Naringin (NG) was loaded into gelatin microspheres (GMs), which were encapsulated in the nHA/SF scaffolds. The materials were characterized using x ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. Moreover, the biomechanics, degradation, and drug-release profile of the scaffold were also evaluated. In vitro, the effect of the scaffold on the adhesion, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) was evaluated. In vivo, at 3 months after ovariectomy, a critical-size lumbar defect was indued in the rats to evaluate scaffold therapeutic potential. A 3-mm defect in L6 developed in 60 SD rats, which were randomly divided into SF scaffold, nHA/SF scaffold, NG/nHA/SF scaffold, NG/GMs/nHA/SF scaffold, and blank groups (n = 12 each). At 4, 8, 12, and 16 weeks postoperatively, osteogenesis was evaluated by X-ray, micro-computed tomography, hematoxylin-eosin staining, and fast green staining, and by analysis of BMP-2, Runx2, and Ocn protein levels at 16 weeks. In our results, NG/GM/nHA/SF scaffolds exhibited good biocompatibility, biomechanical strength, and promoted BMSC adhesion, proliferation, and calcium nodule formation in vitro. Moreover, NG/GMs/nHA/SF scaffolds showed greater osteogenic differentiation potential than the other scaffolds in vitro. In vivo, gradual new bone formation was observed, and bone defects recovered by 16 weeks in the experimental group. In the blank group, limited bone formation was observed, and the bone defect was obvious. In conclusion, NG/GMs/nHA/SF scaffolds promoted repair of a lumbar 6 defect in osteoporotic rats. Therefore, the NG/GMs/nHA/SF biocomposite scaffold has potential as a bone-defect-filling biomaterial for bone regeneration.
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- Xiang Yu
- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China..
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Ndlovu SP, Ngece K, Alven S, Aderibigbe BA. Gelatin-Based Hybrid Scaffolds: Promising Wound Dressings. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2959. [PMID: 34502997 PMCID: PMC8434607 DOI: 10.3390/polym13172959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Wound care is a major biomedical field that is challenging due to the delayed wound healing process. Some factors are responsible for delayed wound healing such as malnutrition, poor oxygen flow, smoking, diseases (such as diabetes and cancer), microbial infections, etc. The currently used wound dressings suffer from various limitations, including poor antimicrobial activity, etc. Wound dressings that are formulated from biopolymers (e.g., cellulose, chitin, gelatin, chitosan, etc.) demonstrate interesting properties, such as good biocompatibility, non-toxicity, biodegradability, and attractive antimicrobial activity. Although biopolymer-based wound dressings display the aforementioned excellent features, they possess poor mechanical properties. Gelatin, a biopolymer has excellent biocompatibility, hemostatic property, reduced cytotoxicity, low antigenicity, and promotes cellular attachment and growth. However, it suffers from poor mechanical properties and antimicrobial activity. It is crosslinked with other polymers to enhance its mechanical properties. Furthermore, the incorporation of antimicrobial agents into gelatin-based wound dressings enhance their antimicrobial activity in vitro and in vivo. This review is focused on the development of hybrid wound dressings from a combination of gelatin and other polymers with good biological, mechanical, and physicochemical features which are appropriate for ideal wound dressings. Gelatin-based wound dressings are promising scaffolds for the treatment of infected, exuding, and bleeding wounds. This review article reports gelatin-based wound dressings which were developed between 2016 and 2021.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Fort Hare, Alice 5700, South Africa; (S.P.N.); (K.N.); (S.A.)
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Chen IH, Lee TM, Huang CL. Biopolymers Hybrid Particles Used in Dentistry. Gels 2021; 7:gels7010031. [PMID: 33809903 PMCID: PMC8005972 DOI: 10.3390/gels7010031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This literature review provides an overview of the fabrication and application of biopolymer hybrid particles in dentistry. A total of 95 articles have been included in this review. In the review paper, the common inorganic particles and biopolymers used in dentistry are discussed in general, and detailed examples of inorganic particles (i.e., hydroxyapatite, calcium phosphate, and bioactive glass) and biopolymers such as collagen, gelatin, and chitosan have been drawn from the scientific literature and practical work. Among the included studies, calcium phosphate including hydroxyapatite is the most widely applied for inorganic particles used in dentistry, but bioactive glass is more applicable and multifunctional than hydroxyapatite and is currently used in clinical practice. Today, biopolymer hybrid particles are receiving more attention as novel materials for several applications in dentistry, such as drug delivery systems, bone repair, and periodontal regeneration surgery. The literature published on the biopolymer gel-assisted synthesis of inorganic particles for dentistry is somewhat limited, and therefore, this article focuses on reviewing and discussing the biopolymer hybrid particles used in dentistry.
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- I-Hao Chen
- School of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan;
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- Institute of Oral Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
- School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (T.-M.L.); (C.-L.H.); Tel.: +886-6-275-7575 (ext. 5972) (T.-M.L.); +886-7-312-1101 (ext. 2245#12) (C.-L.H.)
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- Center for Fundamental Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (T.-M.L.); (C.-L.H.); Tel.: +886-6-275-7575 (ext. 5972) (T.-M.L.); +886-7-312-1101 (ext. 2245#12) (C.-L.H.)
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