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Roy HS, Murugesan P, Kulkarni C, Arora M, Nagar GK, Guha R, Chattopadhyay N, Ghosh D. On-demand release of a selective MMP-13 blocker from an enzyme-responsive injectable hydrogel protects cartilage from degenerative progression in osteoarthritis. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:5325-5338. [PMID: 38669084 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02871b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
Abstract
In osteoarthritis (OA), the degradation of cartilage is primarily driven by matrix metalloprotease-13 (MMP-13). Hence, the inhibition of MMP-13 has emerged as an attractive target for OA treatment. Among the various approaches that are being explored for MMP-13 regulation, blocking of the enzyme with specific binding molecules appears to be a more promising strategy for preventing cartilage degeneration. To enhance effectiveness and ensure patient compliance, it is preferable for the binding molecule to exhibit sustained activity when administered directly into the joint. Herein, we present an enzyme-responsive hydrogel that was designed to exhibit on-demand, the sustained release of BI-4394, a potent and highly selective MMP-13 blocker. The stable and compatible hydrogel was prepared using triglycerol monostearate. The efficacy of the hydrogel to prevent cartilage damage was assessed in a rat model of OA induced by anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT). The results revealed that in comparison to the rats administrated weekly with intra-articular BI-4394, the hydrogel implanted rats had reduced levels of inflammation and bone erosion. In comparison to untreated control, the cartilage in animals administered with BI-4394/hydrogel exhibited significant levels of collagen-2 and aggrecan along with reduced MMP-13. Overall, this study confirmed the potential of BI-4394 delivery using an enzyme-responsive hydrogel as a promising treatment option to treat the early stages of OA by preventing further cartilage degradation.
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- Himadri Shekhar Roy
- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali-140306, Punjab, India.
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali-140306, Punjab, India.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Centre for Research in ASTHI, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow-226031, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali-140306, Punjab, India.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Centre for Research in ASTHI, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow-226031, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Division of Laboratory Animal Facility, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow-226031, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Division of Endocrinology and Centre for Research in ASTHI, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow-226031, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali-140306, Punjab, India.
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Zhao X, Yang L, Zhang L, Ji L, Ma S, Zhou F. Novel biomimetic macromolecules system for highly efficient lubrication, ROS scavenging and osteoarthritis treatment. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 239:113956. [PMID: 38733647 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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The early stages of osteoarthritis (OA) in the joints are typically characterized by two key factors: the dysfunction of articular cartilage lubrication and inflammation resulting from the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Synthetic injectable macromolecular materials present great potential for preventing the progression of early OA. In this study, to mimic the excellent lubricity of brush-like aggregates found in natural synovial fluid, we develop a novel macromolecular biolubricant (CS-PS-DA) by integrating adhesion and hydration groups onto backbone of natural biomacromolecules. CS-PS-DA exhibits a strong affinity for cartilage surfaces, enabling the formation of a stable lubrication layer at the sliding interface of degraded cartilages to restore joint lubrication performance. In vitro results from ROS scavenging and anti-inflammatory experiments indicate the great advantage of CS-PS-DA to decrease the levels of proinflammatory cytokines by inhibiting ROS overproduction. Finally, in vivo rats OA model demonstrates that intra-cavitary injection of CS-PS-DA could effectively resist cartilage wear and mitigated inflammation in the joints. This novel biolubricant provides a new and timely strategy for the treatment of OA.
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- Xiaoduo Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacture, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai 264006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an 710068, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacture, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai 264006, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Li H, Li Z, Wang P, Liu Z, An L, Zhang X, Xie Z, Wang Y, Li X, Gao W. Evaluation of citrus pectin extraction methods: Synergistic enhancement of pectin's antioxidant capacity and gel properties through combined use of organic acids, ultrasonication, and microwaves. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:131164. [PMID: 38547940 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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The biological potency of pectin is intricately intertwined with its intricate molecular architecture. The fine structure of pectin is influenced by the extraction method, while the specific impact of these methods on the fine structure and the affected attributes thereof remains enigmatic. This study delves into the profound analysis of eight distinct extraction methods influence on the structure and biological activity of citrus peel pectin. The findings demonstrate that citric acid ultrasound-assisted microwave extraction yields pectin (PectinCA-US/MV) with higher viscosity and a dense, rigid chain. Pectin extracted with acetic acid ultrasound (PectinAA-US) and citric acid ultrasound (PectinCA-US) exhibits elevated galacturonic acid (GalA) levels and reduced D-galactose (Gal) content, enhancing antioxidant activity. Eight pectin-chitosan (CS) hydrogels, especially PectinCA-US/MV-CS, demonstrate commendable thermal stability, rheological properties, self-healing capability, and swelling behavior. This study characterizes citrus peel pectin properties from different extraction methods, laying a foundation for its application in food, pharmaceuticals, and industry.
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- Hongyu Li
- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130112, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130112, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Chinese Medicine Resources Research Enterprises, Tianjin 300402, China
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- Clinical Medicine of School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300193, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300193, China.
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Han Q, He J, Bai L, Huang Y, Chen B, Li Z, Xu M, Liu Q, Wang S, Wen N, Zhang J, Guo B, Yin Z. Injectable Bioadhesive Photocrosslinkable Hydrogels with Sustained Release of Kartogenin to Promote Chondrogenic Differentiation and Partial-Thickness Cartilage Defects Repair. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303255. [PMID: 38253413 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Partial-thickness cartilage defect (PTCD) is a common and formidable clinical challenge without effective therapeutic approaches. The inherent anti-adhesive characteristics of the extracellular matrix within cartilage pose a significant impediment to the integration of cells or biomaterials with the native cartilage during cartilage repair. Here, an injectable photocrosslinked bioadhesive hydrogel, consisting of gelatin methacryloyl (GM), acryloyl-6-aminocaproic acid-g-N-hydroxysuccinimide (AN), and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) microspheres loaded with kartogenin (KGN) (abbreviated as GM/AN/KGN hydrogel), is designed to enhance interfacial integration and repair of PTCD. After injected in situ at the irregular defect, a stable and robust hydrogel network is rapidly formed by ultraviolet irradiation, and it can be quickly and tightly adhered to native cartilage through amide bonds. The hydrogel exhibits good adhesion strength up to 27.25 ± 1.22 kPa by lap shear strength experiments. The GM/AN/KGN hydrogel demonstrates good adhesion, low swelling, resistance to fatigue, biocompatibility, and chondrogenesis properties in vitro. A rat model with PTCD exhibits restoration of a smoother surface, stable seamless integration, and abundant aggrecan and type II collagen production. The injectable stable adhesive hydrogel with long-term chondrogenic differentiation capacity shows great potential to facilitate repair of PTCD.
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- Qian Han
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, and State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, and State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, and State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Department of Surgery of Spine and Spinal Cord, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, and State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education. School of Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, and State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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Zhang X, Bai L, Zhou J, Gao H, Chen Q, Cui W, Yang X, Hao Y. Injectable microspheres adhering to the cartilage matrix promote rapid reconstruction of partial-thickness cartilage defects. Acta Biomater 2024:S1742-7061(24)00149-1. [PMID: 38554890 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
Abstract
An effective treatment for the irregular partial-thickness cartilage defect in the early stages of osteoarthritis (OA) is lacking. Cartilage tissue engineering is effective for treating full-thickness cartilage defects with limited area. In this study, we designed an injectable multifunctional poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microsphere to repair partial-thickness cartilage defects. The microsphere was grafted with an E7 peptide after loading the microsphere with kartogenin (KGN) and modifying the outer layer through dopamine self-polymerization. The microsphere could adhere to the cartilage defect, recruit synovial mesenchymal stem cells (SMSCs) in situ, and stimulate their differentiation into chondrocytes after injection into the articular cavity. Through in vivo and in vitro experiments, we demonstrated the ability of multifunctional microspheres to adhere to cartilage matrix, recruit SMSCs, and promote their differentiation into cartilage. Following treatment, the cartilage surface of the model group with partial-thickness cartilage defect showed smooth recovery, and the glycosaminoglycan content remained normal; the untreated control group showed significant progression of OA. The microsphere, a framework for cartilage tissue engineering, promoted the expression of SMSCs involved in cartilage repair while adapting to cell migration and growth. Thus, for treating partial-thickness cartilage defects in OA, this innovative carrier system based on stem cell therapy can potentially improve therapeutic outcomes. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) therapy is effective in the repair of cartilage injury. However, because of the particularity of partial-thickness cartilage injury, it is difficult to recruit enough seed cells in situ, and there is a lack of suitable scaffolds for cell migration and growth. Here, we developed polydopamine surface-modified PLGA microspheres (PMS) containing KGN and E7 peptides. The adhesion ability of the microspheres is facilitated by the polydopamine layer wrapped in them; thus, the microspheres can adhere to the injured cartilage and recruit MSCs, thereby promoting their differentiation into chondrocytes and accomplishing cartilage repair. The multifunctional microspheres can be used as a safe and potential method to treat partial-thickness cartilage defects in OA.
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- Xiaoyu Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215008, China; Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 458 Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215008, China; Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 458 Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215008, China; Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 458 Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215008, China; Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 458 Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215008, China; Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 458 Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai 200025, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215008, China; Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 458 Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215008, China; Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, 458 Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006, China.
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Pan X, Li R, Li W, Sun W, Yan Y, Xiang X, Fang J, Liao Y, Xie C, Wang X, Cai Y, Yao X, Ouyang H. Silk fibroin hydrogel adhesive enables sealed-tight reconstruction of meniscus tears. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2651. [PMID: 38531881 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47029-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Despite orientationally variant tears of the meniscus, suture repair is the current clinical gold treatment. However, inaccessible tears in company with re-tears susceptibility remain unresolved. To extend meniscal repair tools from the perspective of adhesion and regeneration, we design a dual functional biologic-released bioadhesive (S-PIL10) comprised of methacrylated silk fibroin crosslinked with phenylboronic acid-ionic liquid loading with growth factor TGF-β1, which integrates chemo-mechanical restoration with inner meniscal regeneration. Supramolecular interactions of β-sheets and hydrogen bonds richened by phenylboronic acid-ionic liquid (PIL) result in enhanced wet adhesion, swelling resistance, and anti-fatigue capabilities, compared to neat silk fibroin gel. Besides, elimination of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by S-PIL10 further fortifies localized meniscus tear repair by affecting inflammatory microenvironment with dynamic borate ester bonds, and S-PIL10 continuously releases TGF-β1 for cell recruitment and bridging of defect edge. In vivo rabbit models functionally evidence the seamless and dense reconstruction of torn meniscus, verifying that the concept of meniscus adhesive is feasible and providing a promising revolutionary strategy for preclinical research to repair meniscus tears.
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- Xihao Pan
- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Haining, China
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Haining, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Haining, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Haining, China
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- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Haining, China
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- Orthopedics Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Haining, China
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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- Sports Medical Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, 322000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Haining, China.
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China.
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Chen Y, Hu M, Hu H, Ji S, Huang L, Wei W, Zhao K, Teng C. Fabrication of an Adhesive Small Intestinal Submucosa Acellular Matrix Hydrogel for Accelerating Diabetic Wound Healing. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:46653-46662. [PMID: 38107900 PMCID: PMC10720003 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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The treatment of diabetic skin defects comes with enormous challenges in the clinic due to the disordered metabolic microenvironment. In this study, we therefore designed a novel composite hydrogel (SISAM@HN) with bioactive factors and tissue adhesive properties for accelerating chronic diabetic wound healing. Hyaluronic acid (HA) modified by N-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxy-5-nitrosophenoxy) butanamide (NB) held the phototriggering tissue adhesive capacity. Decellularized small intestinal submucosa (SIS) was degreased and digested to form the acellular matrix, which facilitated bioactive factor release. The results of the burst pressure test demonstrated that the in situ formed hydrogel possessed a tissue adhesive property. In vitro experiments, based on bone marrow stromal cells, revealed that the SIS acellular matrix-containing hydrogel contributed to promoting cell proliferation. In vivo, a diabetic mouse model was created and used to evaluate the tissue regeneration function of the obtained hydrogel, and our results showed that the synthesized hydrogel could assist collagen deposition, attenuate inflammation, and foster vascular growth during the wound healing process. Overall, the SIS acellular matrix-containing HA hydrogel was able to adhere to the wound sites, promote cell proliferation, and facilitate angiogenesis, which would be a promising biomaterial for wound dressing in clinical therapy of diabetic skin defects.
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- Yao Chen
- Department
of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International
Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University
School of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang 322000, China
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- Department
of Cardiology, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International Institutes
of Medicine, Zhejiang University School
of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang 322000, China
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- Department
of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International
Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University
School of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang 322000, China
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- Department
of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International
Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University
School of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang 322000, China
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- Department
of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International
Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University
School of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang 322000, China
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- Department
of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International
Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University
School of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang 322000, China
- Key
Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang
Province, Zhejiang University School of
Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310000, China
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- Department
of Endocrinology, the Seventh Medical Center of Chinese PLA General
Hospital, Beijing 100700, China
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- Department
of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International
Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University
School of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang 322000, China
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Lei T, Tong Z, Zhai X, Zhao Y, Zhu H, Wang L, Wen Z, Song B. Chondroitin Sulfate Improves Mechanical Properties of Gelatin Hydrogel for Cartilage Regeneration in Rats. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2023; 7:e2300249. [PMID: 37635149 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202300249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Cartilage injury is a common disease in daily life. Especially in aging populations, the incidence of osteoarthritis is increasing. However, due to the poor regeneration ability of cartilage, most cartilage injuries cannot be effectively repaired. Even cartilage tissue engineering still faces many problems such as complex composition and poor integration of scaffolds and host tissues. In this study, chondroitin sulfate, one of the main components of extracellular matrix (ECM), is chosen as the main natural component of the material, which can protect cartilage in a variety of ways. Moreover, the results show that the addition of chondroitin sulfate improves the mechanical properties of gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogel, making it able to effectively bear mechanical loads in vivo. Further, chondroitin sulfate is modified to obtain the oxidized chondroitin sulfate (OCS) containing aldehyde groups via sodium periodate. This special group improves the interface integration and adhesion ability of the hydrogel to host cartilage tissue through schiff base reactions. In summary, GelMA/OCS hydrogel is a promising candidate for cartilage regeneration with good biocompatibility, mechanical properties, tissue integration ability, and excellent cartilage repair ability.
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- Tao Lei
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, 32200, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, 32200, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science&Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science&Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, 32200, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, 32200, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, 32200, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, 32200, China
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Zhu H, Liu F, Zhai X, Tong Z, Li H, Dong W, Wei W, Teng C. Revisiting matrix hydrogel composed of gelatin and hyaluronic acid and its application in cartilage regeneration. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 681:97-105. [PMID: 37774575 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.09.060] [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: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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With the increasing incidence of knee osteoarthritis (KOA), the reparation of cartilage defects is gaining more attention. Given that tissue integration plays a critical role in repairing cartilage defects, tissue adhesive hydrogels are highly needed in clinics. We constructed a biomacromolecule-based bioadhesive matrix hydrogel and applied it to promote cartilage regeneration. The hydrogel was composed of methacrylate gelatin and N-(2-aminoethyl)-4-(4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxy-5-nitroso) butyl amide modified hyaluronic acid (HANB). The methacrylate gelatin provided a stable hydrogel network as a scaffold, and the HANB served as a tissue-adhesive agent and could be favorable for the chondrogenesis of stem cells. Additionally, the chemically modified HA increased the swelling ratio and compressive modulus of the hydrogels. The results of our in vitro study revealed that the hydrogel was compatible with bone marrow stromal cells. In vivo, the hyaluronic-acid-containing hydrogels were found to promote articular cartilage regeneration in the defect site. Therefore, this biomaterial provides promising potential for cartilage repair.
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- Huangrong Zhu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210094, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210094, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210094, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, China.
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Hu G, Liang Z, Fan Z, Yu M, Pan Q, Nan Y, Zhang W, Wang L, Wang X, Hua Y, Zhou G, Ren W. Construction of 3D-Bioprinted cartilage-mimicking substitute based on photo-crosslinkable Wharton's jelly bioinks for full-thickness articular cartilage defect repair. Mater Today Bio 2023; 21:100695. [PMID: 37384040 PMCID: PMC10293771 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100695] [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: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinted cartilage-mimicking substitutes for full-thickness articular cartilage defect repair have emerged as alternatives to in situ defect repair models. However, there has been very limited breakthrough in cartilage regeneration based on 3D bioprinting owing to the lack of ideal bioinks with printability, biocompatibility, bioactivity, and suitable physicochemical properties. In contrast to animal-derived natural polymers or acellular matrices, human-derived Wharton's jelly is biocompatible and hypoimmunogenic with an abundant source. Although acellular Wharton's jelly can mimic the chondrogenic microenvironment, it remains challenging to prepare both printable and biologically active bioinks from this material. Here, we firstly prepared methacryloyl-modified acellular Wharton's jelly (AWJMA) using a previously established photo-crosslinking strategy. Subsequently, we combined methacryloyl-modified gelatin with AWJMA to obtain a hybrid hydrogel that exhibited both physicochemical properties and biological activities that were suitable for 3D bioprinting. Moreover, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-loaded 3D-bioprinted cartilage-mimicking substitutes had superior advantages for the survival, proliferation, spreading, and chondrogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, which enabled satisfactory repair of a model of full-thickness articular cartilage defect in the rabbit knee joint. The current study provides a novel strategy based on 3D bioprinting of cartilage-mimicking substitutes for full-thickness articular cartilage defect repair.
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- Guanhuai Hu
- Institutes of Health Central Plain, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Clinical Medical Center of Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, PR China
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- Institutes of Health Central Plain, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Clinical Medical Center of Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, PR China
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- Institutes of Health Central Plain, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Clinical Medical Center of Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, PR China
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- Institutes of Health Central Plain, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Clinical Medical Center of Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, PR China
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- Institutes of Health Central Plain, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Clinical Medical Center of Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, PR China
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- Institutes of Health Central Plain, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Clinical Medical Center of Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, PR China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Shanghai, 200011, PR China
- National Tissue Engineering Center of China, Shanghai, 200241, PR China
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- Institutes of Health Central Plain, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Clinical Medical Center of Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, PR China
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- Institutes of Health Central Plain, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Clinical Medical Center of Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, PR China
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Shanghai, 200011, PR China
- National Tissue Engineering Center of China, Shanghai, 200241, PR China
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- Institutes of Health Central Plain, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Clinical Medical Center of Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, PR China
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Shanghai, 200011, PR China
- National Tissue Engineering Center of China, Shanghai, 200241, PR China
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- Institutes of Health Central Plain, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Clinical Medical Center of Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, PR China
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Shanghai, 200011, PR China
- National Tissue Engineering Center of China, Shanghai, 200241, PR China
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- Institutes of Health Central Plain, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Clinical Medical Center of Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453003, PR China
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Yang L, Huang H, Zeng H, Zhao X, Wang R, Ma Z, Fan Z, Liang YM, Ma S, Zhou F. Biomimetic chitosan nanoparticles with simultaneous water lubricant and anti-inflammatory. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 304:120503. [PMID: 36641169 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120503] [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: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory immune and lubrication dysfunction disease that causes great damage to the joints. Herein, inspired by the unique biochemistry structure and excellent hydration of chondroitin sulfate (CHI) existing in joint system, one kind of novel polysaccharide nanoparticle lubricant, that is chitosan nanoparticles (CS NPs) grafting CHI (CS-CHI), is synthesized by one-step surface chemistry reaction. CHI with negative charges can form hydration layers on the surface of CS NPs, thus improving the lubricity of nanoparticles. Simultaneously, CS-CHI NPs have effective loading and sustained drug release ability for anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac sodium (DS), along with good biocompatibility. Finally, based on a collagen-induced rat RA model, in vitro animals experimental results indicate that the as-synthesized CS-CHI@DS NPs has obvious inhibitory effects on inflammatory factors and can effectively prevent the damaged cartilage from further destruction.
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- Lumin Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of the Stomatology and Second Hospital, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of the Stomatology and Second Hospital, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacture, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai 264006, China
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- School of the Stomatology and Second Hospital, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacture, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai 264006, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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Yang L, Zhao X, Kong Y, Li R, Li T, Wang R, Ma Z, Liang YM, Ma S, Zhou F. Injectable carboxymethyl chitosan/nanosphere-based hydrogel with dynamic crosslinking network for efficient lubrication and sustained drug release. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 229:814-824. [PMID: 36610563 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The typical symptoms of arthritis are inflammation and lubrication deficiency in joints, which increase wear of articular cartilage along with pain of patients. In the present study, one kind of novel macromolecular/microsphere-based injectable hydrogels (CMC-ODex NPs) with dual functionalities of drug release and lubrication, was fabricated via dynamic Schiff base crosslinking network between carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) and oxidation dextran nanoparticles (ODex NPs). The CMC-ODex NPs hydrogels exhibited typical viscosity-thinning phenomenon at wide range of shear rates and obvious gel-sol transition feature at specific strain. As a result, CMC-ODex NPs hydrogels presented low friction coefficient at the sliding interface of bovine articular cartilages, resulting from the boundary lubrication of hydrogel and the rolling friction effect of ODex NPs. Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory drug (dexamethasone, DXM) encapsulated in ODex NPs exhibited sustainable drug release behavior during the dynamic shearing process, which making CMC-ODex NPs hydrogels possessed good and stable anti-inflammatory effect. CMC-ODex NPs hydrogels was prepared without utilizing any toxic agents, thus demonstrated excellent cytocompatibility. Our experimental results reveal the CMC-ODex NPs hydrogels is promising to be used as functional lubricant for inhibiting the development of arthritis.
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- Lumin Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacture, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai 264006, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacture, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai 264006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacture, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai 264006, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Lu W, Zeng M, Liu W, Ma T, Fan X, Li H, Wang Y, Wang H, Hu Y, Xie J. Human urine-derived stem cell exosomes delivered via injectable GelMA templated hydrogel accelerate bone regeneration. Mater Today Bio 2023; 19:100569. [PMID: 36846309 PMCID: PMC9945756 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The key to critical bone regeneration in tissue engineering relies on an ideal bio-scaffold coated with a controlled release of growth factors. Gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) and Hyaluronic acid methacrylate (HAMA) have been a novel topic of interest in bone regeneration while introducing appropriate nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAP) to improve its mechanical properties. And the exosomes derived from human urine-derived stem cells (human USCEXOs) have also been reported to promote osteogenesis in tissue engineering. The present study aimed to design a new GelMA-HAMA/nHAP composite hydrogel as a drug delivery system. The USCEXOs were encapsulated and slow-released in the hydrogel for better osteogenesis. The characterization of the GelMA-based hydrogel showed excellent controlled release performance and appropriate mechanical properties. The in vitro studies showed that the USCEXOs/GelMA-HAMA/nHAP composite hydrogel could promote the osteogenesis of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and the angiogenesis of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), respectively. Meanwhile, the in vivo results confirmed that this composite hydrogel could significantly promote the defect repair of cranial bone in the rat model. In addition, we also found that USCEXOs/GelMA-HAMA/nHAP composite hydrogel can promote the formation of H-type vessels in the bone regeneration area, enhancing the therapeutic effect. In conclusion, our findings suggested that this controllable and biocompatible USCEXOs/GelMA-HAMA/nHAP composite hydrogel may effectively promote bone regeneration by coupling osteogenesis and angiogenesis.
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- Wei Lu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Corresponding author. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Corresponding author. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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A Dual-Crosslinked Hydrogel Based on Gelatin Methacryloyl and Sulfhydrylated Chitosan for Promoting Wound Healing. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032447. [PMID: 36768768 PMCID: PMC9917266 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The skin is the largest organ of the human body. Skin injuries, especially full-thickness injuries, are a major treatment challenge in clinical practice. Therefore, wound dressing materials with therapeutic effects have great practical significance in healthcare. This study used photocrosslinkable gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) and sulfhydrylated chitosan (CS-SH) to design a double-crosslinked hydrogel for wound dressing. When crosslinked together, the resulting hydrogels showed a highly porous inner structure, and enhanced mechanical properties and moisture retention capacity. The compression modulus of the GelMA/CS-SH hydrogel (GCH) reached up to about 40 kPa and was much higher than that of pure GelMA hydrogel, and the compression modulus was increased with the amount of CS-SH. In vitro study showed no cytotoxicity of obtained hydrogels. Interestingly, a higher concentration of CS-SH slightly promoted the proliferation of cells. Moreover, the double-crosslinked hydrogel exhibited antibacterial properties because of the presence of chitosan. In vivo study based on rats showed that full-thickness skin defects healed on the 15th day. Histological results indicate that the hydrogel accelerated the repair of hair follicles and encouraged the orderly growth of collagen fibers in the wound. Furthermore, better blood vessel formation and a higher expression of VEGFR were observed in the hydrogel group when compared with the untreated control group. Based on our findings, GCH could be a promising candidate for full-thickness wound dressing.
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Fu H, Yu B, Wang H, Tong H, Jiang L, Zhang Y, Meng G, Sun M, Lin J. Knowledge domain and hotspots concerning photosensitive hydrogels for tissue engineering applications: A bibliometric and visualized analysis (1996-2022). Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1067111. [DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1067111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective: The aim of tissue engineering (TE) is to replace the damaged tissues or failed organs, or restore their missing functions. The important means to achieve this aim is to integrate biomaterials and life elements. Hydrogels are very attractive biomaterials in the field of TE. In particular, engineering extracellular matrices (ECMs) formed by photosensitive hydrogels have captivated much attention, because photopolymerization has many advantages over traditional polymerization approaches, such as rapidity of reaction, spatiotemporal controllability of polymerization process, and operability at physiological temperature, especially it can realize the fabrications of engineering ECMs in the presence of living cells. There have been many excellent reviews on the applications of photosensitive hydrogels in TE in recent years, however, it is inevitable that researchers may have left out many important facts due to exploring the literature from one or a few aspects. It is also a great challenge for researchers to explore the internal relationships among countries, institutions, authors, and references from a large number of literatures in related fields. Therefore, bibliometrics may be a powerful tool to solve the above problems. A bibliometric and visualized analysis of publications concerning the photosensitive hydrogels for TE applications was performed, and the knowledge domain, research hotspots and frontiers in this topic were identified according to the analysis results.Methods: We identified and retrieved the publications regarding the photosensitive hydrogels for TE applications between 1996 and 2022 from Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). Bibliometric and visualized analysis employing CiteSpace software and R-language package Bibliometrix were performed in this study.Results: 778 publications meeting the eligibility criteria were identified and retrieved from WoSCC. Among those, 2844 authors worldwide participated in the studies in this field, accompanied by an average annual article growth rate of 15.35%. The articles were co-authored by 800 institutions from 46 countries/regions, and the United States published the most, followed by China and South Korea. As the two countries that published the most papers, the United States and China could further strengthen cooperation in this field. Univ Colorado published the most articles (n = 150), accounting for 19.28% of the total. The articles were distributed in 112 journals, among which Biomaterials (n = 66) published the most articles, followed by Acta Biomaterialia (n = 54) and Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A (n = 42). The top 10 journals published 47.8% of the 778 articles. The most prolific author was Anseth K (n = 33), followed by Khademhosseini A (n = 29) and Bryant S (n = 22). A total of 1443 keywords were extracted from the 778 articles and the keyword with the highest centrality was “extracellular matrix” (centrality: 0.12). The keywords appeared recently with strong citation bursts were “gelatin”, “3d printing” and “3d bioprinting”, representing the current research hotspots in this field. “Gelma”, “3d printing” and “thiol-ene” were the research frontiers in recent years.Conclusion: This bibliometric and visualized study offered a comprehensive understanding of publications regarding the photosensitive hydrogels for TE applications from 1996 to 2022, including the knowledge domain, research hotspots and frontiers in this filed. The outcome of this study would provide insights for scholars in the related research filed.
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Sun Q, Yin W, Ru X, Liu C, Song B, Qian Z. Dual role of injectable curcumin-loaded microgels for efficient repair of osteoarthritic cartilage injury. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:994816. [PMID: 36177180 PMCID: PMC9513030 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.994816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Curcumin has been widely used for the treatment of age-associated diseases, and showed chondroprotective potential for post-traumatic osteoarthritis (OA). However, due to the irregular-shaped and large-sized defects on joint cartilage in degenerated OA, the in vivo delivery and therapeutic effect of curcumin for effective repair remain challenging. In this study, we first present a PEG-GelMA [Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Dimethacrylate-Gelatin Methacrylate, PGMs] hydrogel microgel-based curcumin delivery system for both improved anti-inflammatory and pro-regenerative effects in treatment for cartilage defects. The curcumin-loaded PGMs were produced by a microfluidic system based on light-induced gelation of gelatin methacrylate (GelMA). This PGMs embedding curcumin at a relative low dosage were demonstrated to promote the proliferation and chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells in vitro. More importantly, the PGMs were shown to attenuate the inflammatory response of chondrocytes under IL-1β stimulation. Lastly, the in vivo application of the injectable PGMs significantly promoted the repair of large-sized cartilage injury. These results confirmed that curcumin-loaded PGMs can not only enhance the chondroprotective efficacy under inflammatory conditions but also induce efficient cartilage regeneration. This study provides an advanced strategy with anti-inflammatory and pro-regenerative dual-role therapeutic for treatment of extensive cartilage injuries.
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- Qicai Sun
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhejiang Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhejiang Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhejiang Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhejiang Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- *Correspondence: Baishan Song, ; Zhigang Qian,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhejiang Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- *Correspondence: Baishan Song, ; Zhigang Qian,
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Hu H, Zhai X, Li W, Ji S, Dong W, Chen W, Wei W, Lu Z. A photo-triggering double cross-linked adhesive, antibacterial, and biocompatible hydrogel for wound healing. iScience 2022; 25:104619. [PMID: 35789848 PMCID: PMC9250026 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104619] [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: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Full-thickness wounds, lacking the epidermis and entire dermis and extending into subcutaneous fat, represent a common treatment challenge. Due to the loss of adnexal structures as a source of keratinocytes, full-thickness wounds healing can only be achieved by re-epithelialization from the wound edge and contraction. Here, we developed a hydrogel composed of chitosan methacrylate (CSMA) and o-nitrosobenzaldehyde-modified gelatin (GelNB) for promoting full-thickness wound healing. The CSMA/GelNB (CM/GN) hydrogels exhibited superior mechanical and adhesive properties than that of pure CSMA hydrogel. In vivo experiments confirmed that CM/GN could promote wound healing by generating more hair follicles and mutual blood vessels, high fibroblasts density, and thicker granulation tissue thickness. In addition, reduced secretions of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and enhanced secretions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) could be observed in regenerated tissues after CM/GN treatment. These results suggested that CM/GN hydrogels could be promising candidates to promote wound healing. The CM/GN hydrogels exhibited tissue adhesive properties CM/GN hydrogel facilitated the proliferation of bone marrow stem cells CM/GN hydrogel efficiently promote full-thickness wound healing More hair follicles and mutual blood vessels were generated during wound healing
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