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Iijima M, Sato M, Wakabayashi H, Kojima K, Togashi K, Oishi S, Misu T, Mukai M, Miyajima H, Maruo S, Iijima K. Fabrication of Multiscale, Multidirectional Orientated Collagen Hydrogels with Guided Cell Alignment Using Fluidics and a Three-Dimensional Printing. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2025; 11:2875-2887. [PMID: 40251729 PMCID: PMC12076280 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c02156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2025] [Accepted: 04/07/2025] [Indexed: 04/20/2025]
Abstract
Various tissues have oriented collagen structures that confer mechanical strength and stability. However, creating models that precisely mimic the size and direction of these tissues remains challenging. In the present study, we developed a collagen tissue with multiscale and multidirectional controlled orientation using fluidic devices prepared using three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. Two types of fluidic channels were fabricated: a one-directional "horizontal orientation model" and vertical protrusions added to create a two-directional "vertical/horizontal orientation model". A type I collagen solution, mixed with or without cells, was introduced into the fluidic channel and gelled. As a result, in the horizontal orientation model, collagen fibrils and fibers were oriented by the flow. Both the fibroblasts and stem cells were aligned parallel to the flow along the collagen structure. In the vertical/horizontal orientation model, both the horizontal and vertical parts confirmed the orientation of collagen fibrils, fibers, and fibroblasts in both directions. Observation of the model at the nanoscale level using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) can explain the collagen orientation mechanism at the molecular and fibril levels. Prior to full gelation, collagen molecules and fibrils align parallel to the flow owing to the influence of flow and channel wall effects. This wall effect, starting from the outer channel wall, creates a gelated collagen "wall" toward the inside of the channel. Collagen fibrils aggregate into collagen fibers. In our experiments focusing on collagen contraction, the cell orientation was also described. As cells proliferate in response to the contact guidance of collagen fibrils and fiber orientation, focal adhesions and F-actin are activated and organize anisotropic traction forces that, in turn, drive cell orientation. Therefore, our method enables the customization of models with the desired tissue-specific orientations, thereby advancing future possibilities in tissue engineering.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mizuki Iijima
- Graduate
School of Engineering Science, Yokohama
National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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- Graduate
School of Engineering Science, Yokohama
National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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- Graduate
School of Engineering Science, Yokohama
National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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- Graduate
School of Engineering Science, Yokohama
National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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- Graduate
School of Engineering Science, Yokohama
National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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- Graduate
School of Engineering Science, Yokohama
National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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- Graduate
School of Engineering Science, Yokohama
National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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- Faculty
of Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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- Faculty
of Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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- Faculty
of Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
- Institute
of Advanced Sciences, Yokohama National
University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
- Institute
for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Yokohama
National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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- Faculty
of Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
- Institute
of Advanced Sciences, Yokohama National
University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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Gou S, Kalia YN. Development of an ex vivo human skin model and evaluation of biological responses to subcutaneously injected hyaluronic acid formulations. Int J Pharm 2025; 674:125490. [PMID: 40107471 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2025.125490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2025] [Revised: 03/14/2025] [Accepted: 03/15/2025] [Indexed: 03/22/2025]
Abstract
We have previously described a model using porcine ear skin ex vivo for longitudinal studies into the disposition of macromolecules after subcutaneous injection. Since porcine skin cannot fully mimic biological responses in human skin, we now describe an ex vivo system using "full thickness" human skin. Spongiosis and epidermal detachment were the primary endpoints to evaluate skin structural integrity over a 9-day culture period. Epidermal barrier function and basal cell proliferation were monitored using expression of claudin-1 and Ki-67, respectively. Immunofluorescent staining of type I and type III procollagens and elastin after subcutaneous injection of TGF-β3, a cross-linked hyaluronic acid hydrogel, and saline solution and "no treatment" controls, showed that the model enabled visualization of changes in extracellular matrix proteins. Semi-quantitative, automated image analysis methods using multiple ROIs were evaluated to assess signal intensity and expression area of type I procollagen but displayed high inter-regional variability due to skin sample heterogeneity. Absolute quantitative methods, e.g. RT-qPCR or ELISA, which enable determination of biomarkers at either the mRNA level or the amounts of protein expressed in the sample, could be a better reporting tool. In conclusion, we successfully developed an ex vivo "full thickness" human skin model that retained viability over 9 days and which could be deployed in combination with qualitative/quantitative methods to evaluate local biological effects of subcutaneously injected biomacromolecules.
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- Si Gou
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, Geneva 1211, Switzerland; Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, Geneva 1211, Switzerland
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, Geneva 1211, Switzerland; Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, Geneva 1211, Switzerland.
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Hase E, Okubo N, Ogura Y, Minamikawa T, Yasui T. Multimodal Second-Harmonic-Generation, Two-Photon Excitation Fluorescence, and Brillouin Microscopy for Visualising Dermal Mechanical Properties in Ex Vivo Human Skin. Exp Dermatol 2025; 34:e70081. [PMID: 40077806 PMCID: PMC11903916 DOI: 10.1111/exd.70081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2024] [Revised: 02/18/2025] [Accepted: 03/05/2025] [Indexed: 03/14/2025]
Affiliation(s)
- Eiji Hase
- Institute of Post-LED Photonics, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan
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- Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan
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- Shiseido Global Innovation Center, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Institute of Post-LED Photonics, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan
- Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan
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- Institute of Post-LED Photonics, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan
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Han J, Gong R, Liu Y, Gong T, Wang B, Zhang L, Chen J. A novel microcapsule composite Spherulites Peony Superior Retinol mitigates UVB-induced skin damage in vitro and in vivo. Photochem Photobiol 2025. [PMID: 39907185 DOI: 10.1111/php.14078] [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: 09/05/2024] [Revised: 01/17/2025] [Accepted: 01/20/2025] [Indexed: 02/06/2025]
Abstract
Skin serves as our outermost barrier, protecting our bodies from various environmental damages. Increasing research has revealed that UVB is a primary factor for extrinsic aging. This study explored the role of a novel microcapsule composite Spherulites Peony Superior Retinol (SPSR) on skin damage induced by UVB. SPSR exhibited a capacity to eliminate UVB-induced ROS. By measurement of cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers (CPD) and comet assay, the results implied that SPSR mitigates DNA damage from oxidative damage caused by UVB. In addition, UVB radiation typically leads to an increase in inflammatory factors within the skin. Decreased gene expressions of interleukin-1α and TNF-α have been observed in HaCaT cells. Moreover, a decreased gene expression of extracellular matrix (ECM)-related protein, including fibronectin (FN1), Col1A1, and Col3A1 caused by UVB was mitigated by SPSR. Furthermore, the clinical trials with 30 volunteers confirmed the significant relief and antiwrinkle effects of the cosmetic formulation containing 0.1% SPSR. These findings implied the promising potential of SPSR as a comprehensive solution for combating the detrimental effects of UVB exposure and maintaining skin health.
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- Research and Innovation Lab, Hangzhou Shiguang Xinya Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China
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- MCL Skincare Ltd., Hangzhou, China
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- Research and Innovation Lab, Hangzhou Shiguang Xinya Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China
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- Research and Innovation Lab, Hangzhou Shiguang Xinya Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China
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Fiore VF, Almagro J, Fuchs E. Shaping epithelial tissues by stem cell mechanics in development and cancer. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol 2025:10.1038/s41580-024-00821-0. [PMID: 39881165 DOI: 10.1038/s41580-024-00821-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2025]
Abstract
Adult stem cells balance self-renewal and differentiation to build, maintain and repair tissues. The role of signalling pathways and transcriptional networks in controlling stem cell function has been extensively studied, but there is increasing appreciation that mechanical forces also have a crucial regulatory role. Mechanical forces, signalling pathways and transcriptional networks must be coordinated across diverse length and timescales to maintain tissue homeostasis and function. Such coordination between stem cells and neighbouring cells dictates when cells divide, migrate and differentiate. Recent advances in measuring and manipulating the mechanical forces that act upon and are produced by stem cells are providing new insights into development and disease. In this Review, we discuss the mechanical forces involved when epithelial stem cells construct their microenvironment and what happens in cancer when stem cell niche mechanics are disrupted or dysregulated. As the skin has evolved to withstand the harsh mechanical pressures from the outside environment, we often use the stem cells of mammalian skin epithelium as a paradigm for adult stem cells shaping their surrounding tissues.
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- Vincent F Fiore
- Department of Immunology and Respiratory Diseases Research, Boehringer Ingelheim, Ridgefield, CT, USA.
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- Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Robin Chemers Neustein Laboratory of Mammalian Cell Biology and Development, The Rockefeller University, New York, NY, USA
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- Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Robin Chemers Neustein Laboratory of Mammalian Cell Biology and Development, The Rockefeller University, New York, NY, USA.
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Yu H, Jafari M, Mujahid A, Garcia CF, Shah J, Sinha R, Huang Y, Shakiba D, Hong Y, Cheraghali D, Pryce JRS, Sandler JA, Elson EL, Sacks JM, Genin GM, Alisafaei F. Expansion limits of meshed split-thickness skin grafts. Acta Biomater 2025; 191:325-335. [PMID: 39581335 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.11.038] [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: 06/27/2024] [Revised: 11/08/2024] [Accepted: 11/21/2024] [Indexed: 11/26/2024]
Abstract
Split-thickness skin grafts are widely used to treat chronic wounds. Procedure design requires surgeons to predict how much a patch of the patient's own skin expands when it is meshed with rows of slits and stretched over a larger wound area. Accurate prediction of graft expansion remains a challenge, with current models overestimating the actual expansion, leading to suboptimal outcomes. Inspired by the principles of mechanical metamaterials, we developed a model that distinguishes between the kinematic rearrangement of structural elements and their stretching, providing a more accurate prediction of skin graft expansion. Our model was validated against extensive data from skin graft surgeries, demonstrating vastly superior predictive capability compared to existing methods. This metamaterial-inspired approach enables informed decision-making for potentially improving healing outcomes. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Accurately predicting the expansion of meshed skin grafts is crucial for minimizing patient trauma and optimizing healing outcomes in reconstructive surgery. However, current quantitative models, which treat grafts as tessellated trusses of rigid bars, fail to accurately estimate graft expansion. We have uncovered the mechanisms underlying skin graft expansion and developed a straightforward method based on these findings. This method, designed for practical use by surgeons, provides accurate predictions of graft expansion, as validated against extensive data from skin graft surgeries.
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- Haomin Yu
- NSF Science and Technology Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Washington University in St. Louis, USA
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- NSF Science and Technology Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
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- NSF Science and Technology Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
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- NSF Science and Technology Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, USA
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- NSF Science and Technology Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, USA; Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, USA
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- NSF Science and Technology Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Washington University in St. Louis, USA
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- NSF Science and Technology Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
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- NSF Science and Technology Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Washington University in St. Louis, USA
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- NSF Science and Technology Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Washington University in St. Louis, USA; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, USA
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- NSF Science and Technology Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Washington University in St. Louis, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, USA.
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- NSF Science and Technology Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA.
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Li Y, Liu Z, Sun C, Zheng X, Du G, Wang X, Wang S, Liu W. Quasi-Static Mechanical Biomimetics Evaluation of Car Crash Dummy Skin. Biomimetics (Basel) 2024; 9:762. [PMID: 39727766 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9120762] [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: 11/06/2024] [Revised: 12/06/2024] [Accepted: 12/13/2024] [Indexed: 12/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Accurate replication of soft tissue properties is essential for the development of car crash test dummy skin to ensure the precision of biomechanical injury data. However, the intricacy of multi-layer soft tissue poses challenges in standardizing the development and testing of dummy skin materials to emulate soft tissue properties. This study presents a comprehensive testing and analysis of the compressive mechanical properties of both single and multi-layered soft tissues and car crash dummy skin materials, aiming to enhance the biofidelity of dummy skin. We presented one-term Ogden hyperelastic models and generalized Maxwell viscoelastic models for single-layer and multi-layer soft tissues, as well as dummy skin materials. The comparative analysis results indicate that the existing dummy skin material fails to fully consider the strain-rate-dependent characteristic of soft tissue. Furthermore, dummy skin materials exhibited ~3 times shorter relaxation times and ~2-3 times lower stress decay rates compared to soft tissues, suggesting a less viscous nature. This study provides an accurate representation of the mechanics of soft tissue and dummy skin under quasi-static compressive loading. The findings are instrumental for the development of novel bionic skin materials or structures to more precisely replicate the biomechanical properties of soft tissues, thereby enhancing the accuracy and reliability of car crash test dummies.
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- Yurun Li
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, No. 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300354, China
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- China Automotive Technology and Research Center, Tianjin 300300, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, No. 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300354, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, No. 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300354, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, No. 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300354, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, No. 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300354, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, No. 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300354, China
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- China Automotive Technology and Research Center, Tianjin 300300, China
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Cho CH, Sim WJ, Cho NC, Lim W, Lim TG. Structure-based virtual screening of natural compounds in preventing skin senescence: The role of epigallocatechin gallate in protein kinase C alpha-specific inhibition against UV-induced photoaging. Heliyon 2024; 10:e39933. [PMID: 39553571 PMCID: PMC11567019 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Revised: 10/28/2024] [Accepted: 10/28/2024] [Indexed: 11/19/2024] Open
Abstract
This study combines high-throughput screening and virtual molecular docking to identify natural compounds targeting PKC in skin aging. Go 6983, a PKC inhibitor, showed potent suppression of MMP-1 transcription. EGCG was one of the candidates that showed it could significantly lower UVB-induced MMP-1 expression in HaCaT cells, and it had a strong affinity for PKCα. Interestingly, EGCG is exclusively bound to PKCα, not the δ and ζ isoforms. Blocking PKCα did not elevate UVB-induced MMP-1 expression in HaCaT cells. In a model of human skin, EGCG stopped collagen breakdown and changes in epidermal thickness that were caused by UV light from the sun. This suggests that EGCG could be useful in dermatology and drug development. These findings highlight the role of structure-based screening in identifying candidate compounds with applications in the cosmetic, dermatological, preventive health, and pharmaceutical fields.
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- Cheol Hyeon Cho
- Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Chemical Bank, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Daejeon, 34114, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, and Carbohydrate Bioproduct Research Center, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, and Carbohydrate Bioproduct Research Center, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea
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Woessner AE, Witt NJ, Jones JD, Sander EA, Quinn KP. Quantification of age-related changes in the structure and mechanical function of skin with multiscale imaging. GeroScience 2024; 46:4869-4882. [PMID: 38761286 PMCID: PMC11336155 DOI: 10.1007/s11357-024-01199-9] [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: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024] Open
Abstract
The mechanical properties of skin change during aging but the relationships between structure and mechanical function remain poorly understood. Previous work has shown that young skin exhibits a substantial decrease in tissue volume, a large macro-scale Poisson's ratio, and an increase in micro-scale collagen fiber alignment during mechanical stretch. In this study, label-free multiphoton microscopy was used to quantify how the microstructure and fiber kinematics of aged mouse skin affect its mechanical function. In an unloaded state, aged skin was found to have less collagen alignment and more non-enzymatic collagen fiber crosslinks. Skin samples were then loaded in uniaxial tension and aged skin exhibited a lower mechanical stiffness compared to young skin. Aged tissue also demonstrated less volume reduction and a lower macro-scale Poisson's ratio at 10% uniaxial strain, but not at 20% strain. The magnitude of 3D fiber realignment in the direction of loading was not different between age groups, and the amount of realignment in young and aged skin was less than expected based on theoretical fiber kinematics affine to the local deformation. These findings provide key insights on how the collagen fiber microstructure changes with age, and how those changes affect the mechanical function of skin, findings which may help guide wound healing or anti-aging treatments.
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- Alan E Woessner
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arkansas, 123 John A. White Jr. Engineering Hall, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, USA
- Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arkansas, 123 John A. White Jr. Engineering Hall, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, USA
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- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arkansas, 123 John A. White Jr. Engineering Hall, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, USA.
- Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA.
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Martyts A, Sachs D, Hiebert P, Junker H, Robmann S, Hopf R, Steenbock H, Brinckmann J, Werner S, Giampietro C, Mazza E. Biomechanical and biochemical changes in murine skin during development and aging. Acta Biomater 2024; 186:316-329. [PMID: 39009208 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.07.013] [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: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
Abstract
Aging leads to biochemical and biomechanical changes in skin, with biological and functional consequences. Despite extensive literature on skin aging, there is a lack of studies which investigate the maturation of the tissue and connect the microscopic changes in the skin to its macroscopic biomechanical behavior as it evolves over time. The present work addresses this knowledge gap using multiscale characterization of skin in a murine model considering newborn, adult and aged mice. Monotonic uniaxial loading, tension relaxation with change of bath, and loading to failure tests were performed on murine skin samples from different age groups, complemented by inflation experiments and atomic force microscopy indentation measurements. In parallel, skin samples were characterized using histological and biochemical techniques to assess tissue morphology, collagen organization, as well as collagen content and cross-linking. We show that 1-week-old skin differs across nearly all measured parameters from adult skin, showing reduced strain stiffening and tensile strength, a thinner dermis, lower collagen content and altered crosslinking patterns. Surprisingly, adult and aged skin were similar across most biomechanical parameters in the physiologic loading range, while aged skin had lower tensile strength and lower stiffening behavior at large force values. This correlates with altered collagen content and cross-links. Based on a computational model, differences in mechanocoupled stimuli in the skin of the different age groups were calculated, pointing to a potential biological significance of the age-induced biomechanical changes in regulating the local biophysical environment of dermal cells. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Skin microstructure and the emerging mechanical properties change with age, leading to biological, functional and health-related consequences. Despite extensive literature on skin aging, only very limited quantitative data are available on microstructural changes and the corresponding macroscopic biomechanical behavior as they evolve over time. This work provides a wide-range multiscale mechanical characterization of skin of newborn, adult and aged mice, and quantifies microstructural correlations in tissue morphology, collagen content, organization and cross-linking. Remarkably, aged skin retained normal hydration and normal biomechanical function in the physiological loading range but showed significantly reduced properties at super-physiological loading. Our data show that age-related microstructural differences have a profound effect not only on tissue-level properties but also on the cell-level biophysical environment.
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- Anastasiya Martyts
- Institute for Mechanical Systems, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zürich, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Mechanical Systems, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zürich, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Molecular Health Sciences, Department of Biology, ETH Zürich, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Mechanical Systems, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zürich, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Mechanical Systems, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zürich, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Mechanical Systems, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zürich, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Virology and Cell Biology, University of Lübeck, 23562 Lübeck, Germany
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- Institute of Virology and Cell Biology, University of Lübeck, 23562 Lübeck, Germany; Department of Dermatology, University of Lübeck, 23562 Lübeck, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Health Sciences, Department of Biology, ETH Zürich, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Mechanical Systems, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zürich, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland; Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- Institute for Mechanical Systems, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zürich, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland; Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland.
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Huang K, Si Y, Guo C, Hu J. Recent advances of electrospun strategies in topical products encompassing skincare and dermatological treatments. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 331:103236. [PMID: 38917594 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103236] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
Abstract
As the potential applications of electrospinning in healthcare continue to be explored, along with advancements in industrial-scale solutions and the emergence of portable electrospinning devices, some researchers have explored electrospinning technology in topical products, including its application in skincare, such as facial masks, beauty patches, sunscreen, and dermatological treatments for conditions like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, skin cancer, etc. In this review, we first outline the fundamental principles of electrospinning and provide an overview of existing solutions for large-scale production and the components and functionalities of portable spinning devices. Based on the essential functionalities required for skincare products and the mechanisms and treatment methods for the aforementioned dermatological diseases, we summarize the potential advantages of electrospinning technology in these areas, including encapsulation, sustained release, large surface area, and biocompatibility, among others. Furthermore, considering the further commercialization and clinical development of electrospinning technology, we offer our insights on current challenges and future perspectives in these areas, including issues such as ingredients, functionality, residue concerns, environmental impact, and efficiency issues.
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- Kaisong Huang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, S.A.R 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, S.A.R 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, S.A.R 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, S.A.R 999077, China.
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Saadatmand P, Mahdavi SR, Nikoofar A, Jazaeri SZ, Ramandi FL, Esmaili G, Vejdani S. A dosiomics model for prediction of radiation-induced acute skin toxicity in breast cancer patients: machine learning-based study for a closed bore linac. Eur J Med Res 2024; 29:282. [PMID: 38735974 PMCID: PMC11089719 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-024-01855-y] [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: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Radiation induced acute skin toxicity (AST) is considered as a common side effect of breast radiation therapy. The goal of this study was to design dosiomics-based machine learning (ML) models for prediction of AST, to enable creating optimized treatment plans for high-risk individuals. METHODS Dosiomics features extracted using Pyradiomics tool (v3.0.1), along with treatment plan-derived dose volume histograms (DVHs), and patient-specific treatment-related (PTR) data of breast cancer patients were used for modeling. Clinical scoring was done using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) V4.0 criteria for skin-specific symptoms. The 52 breast cancer patients were grouped into AST 2 + (CTCAE ≥ 2) and AST 2 - (CTCAE < 2) toxicity grades to facilitate AST modeling. They were randomly divided into training (70%) and testing (30%) cohorts. Multiple prediction models were assessed through multivariate analysis, incorporating different combinations of feature groups (dosiomics, DVH, and PTR) individually and collectively. In total, seven unique combinations, along with seven classification algorithms, were considered after feature selection. The performance of each model was evaluated on the test group using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) and f1-score. Accuracy, precision, and recall of each model were also studied. Statistical analysis involved features differences between AST 2 - and AST 2 + groups and cutoff value calculations. RESULTS Results showed that 44% of the patients developed AST 2 + after Tomotherapy. The dosiomics (DOS) model, developed using dosiomics features, exhibited a noteworthy improvement in AUC (up to 0.78), when spatial information is preserved in the dose distribution, compared to DVH features (up to 0.71). Furthermore, a baseline ML model created using only PTR features for comparison with DOS models showed the significance of dosiomics in early AST prediction. By employing the Extra Tree (ET) classifiers, the DOS + DVH + PTR model achieved a statistically significant improved performance in terms of AUC (0.83; 95% CI 0.71-0.90), accuracy (0.70), precision (0.74) and sensitivity (0.72) compared to other models. CONCLUSIONS This study confirmed the benefit of dosiomics-based ML in the prediction of AST. However, the combination of dosiomics, DVH, and PTR yields significant improvement in AST prediction. The results of this study provide the opportunity for timely interventions to prevent the occurrence of radiation induced AST.
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- Pegah Saadatmand
- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Radiation Biology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Division of NeuroscienceCellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Firoozgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sun AR, Hengst RM, Young JL. All the small things: Nanoscale matrix alterations in aging tissues. Curr Opin Cell Biol 2024; 87:102322. [PMID: 38277866 DOI: 10.1016/j.ceb.2024.102322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Cellular aging stems from multifaceted intra- and extracellular molecular changes that lead to the gradual deterioration of biological function. Altered extracellular matrix (ECM) properties that include biochemical, structural, and mechanical perturbations direct cellular- and tissue-level dysfunction. With recent advancements in high-resolution imaging modalities and nanomaterial strategies, the importance of nanoscale ECM features has come into focus. Here, we provide an updated window into micro- to nano-scale ECM properties that are altered with age and in age-related disease, and the impact these altered small-scale ECM properties have on cellular function. We anticipate future impactful research will incorporate nanoscale ECM features in the design of new biomaterials and call on the tissue biology field to work collaboratively with the nanomaterials community.
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- Avery Rui Sun
- Mechanobiology Institute (MBI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, 117411, Singapore; Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 3, 117583, Singapore
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- Mechanobiology Institute (MBI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, 117411, Singapore
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- Mechanobiology Institute (MBI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, 117411, Singapore; Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 3, 117583, Singapore.
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He T, Fisher GJ, Kim AJ, Quan T. Age-related changes in dermal collagen physical properties in human skin. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0292791. [PMID: 38064445 PMCID: PMC10707495 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0292791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Collagen is the major structural protein in the skin. Fragmentation and disorganization of the collagen fibrils are the hallmarks of the aged human skin dermis. These age-related alterations of collagen fibrils impair skin structural integrity and make the tissue microenvironment more prone to skin disorders. As the biological function of collagen lies predominantly in its physical properties, we applied atomic force microscopy (AFM) and nanoindentation to evaluate the physical properties (surface roughness, stiffness, and hardness) of dermal collagen in young (25±5 years, N = 6) and aged (75±6 years, N = 6) healthy sun-protected hip skin. We observed that in the aged dermis, the surface of collagen fibrils was rougher, and fiber bundles were stiffer and harder, compared to young dermal collagen. Mechanistically, the age-related elevation of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are responsible for rougher and stiffer/harder dermal collagen, respectively. Analyzing the physical properties of dermal collagen as a function of age revealed that alterations of the physical properties of collagen fibrils changed with age (22-89 years, N = 18). We also observed that the reticular dermis is rougher and mechanically stiffer and harder compared to the papillary dermis in human skin. These data extend the current understanding of collagen beyond biological entities to include biophysical properties.
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- Tianyuan He
- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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Chen FZ, Tan PC, Yang Z, Li Q, Zhou SB. Identifying characteristics of dermal fibroblasts in skin homeostasis and disease. Clin Exp Dermatol 2023; 48:1317-1327. [PMID: 37566911 DOI: 10.1093/ced/llad257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Heterogeneous dermal fibroblasts are the main components that constitute the dermis. Distinct fibroblast subgroups show specific characteristics and functional plasticity that determine dermal structure during skin development and wound healing. Although researchers have described the roles of fibroblast subsets, this is not completely understood. We review recent evidence supporting understanding about the heterogeneity of fibroblasts. We summarize the origins and the identified profiles of fibroblast subpopulations. The characteristics of fibroblast subpopulations in both healthy and diseased states are highlighted, and the potential of subpopulations to be involved in wound healing in different ways was discussed. Additionally, we review the plasticity of subpopulations and the underlying signalling mechanisms. This review may provide greater insights into potential novel therapeutic targets and tissue regeneration strategies for the future.
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- Fang-Zhou Chen
- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Toaquiza Tubon J, Sree VD, Payne J, Solorio L, Tepole AB. Mechanical damage in porcine dermis: Micro-mechanical model and experimental characterization. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 147:106143. [PMID: 37778167 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Skin is subjected to extreme mechanical loading during needle insertion and drug delivery to the subcutaneous space. There is a rich literature on the characterization of porcine skin biomechanics as the preeminent animal model for human skin, but the emphasis has been on the elastic response and specific anatomical locations such as the dorsal and the ventral regions. During drug delivery, however, energy dissipation in the form of damage, softening, and fracture, is expected. Similarly, reports on experimental characterization are complemented by modeling efforts, but with similar gaps in microstructure-driven modeling of dissipative mechanisms. Here we contribute to the bridging of these gaps by testing porcine skin from belly and breast regions, in two different orientation with respect to anatomical axes, and to progressively higher stretches in order to show damage accumulation and stiffness degradation. We complement the mechanical test with imaging of the collagen structure and a micro-mechanics modeling framework. We found that skin from the belly is stiffer with respect to the breast region when comparing the calf stiffness of the J-shaped stress-stretch response observed in most collagenous tissues. No significant direction dependent properties were found in either anatomical location. Both locations showed energy dissipation due to damage, evident though a softening of the stress-stretch response. The microstructure model was able to capture the elastic and damage progression with a small set of parameters, some of which were determined directly from imaging. We anticipate that data and model fits can help in predictive simulations for device design in situations where skin is subject to supra-physiological deformation such as in subcutaneous drug delivery.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- School of Mechanical Engineering Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
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Évora AS, Abiakam N, Zhang Z, Johnson SA, Adams MJ, Bader DL, Worsley PR. Characterisation of superficial corneocyte properties over category I pressure ulcers: Insights into topographical and maturation changes. J Dermatol Sci 2023; 112:63-70. [PMID: 37953180 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2023.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pressure ulcers (PUs) are chronic wounds that are detrimental to the quality of life of patients. Despite advances in monitoring skin changes, the structure and function of skin cells over the site of pressure ulcers are not fully understood. OBJECTIVE The present study aims to evaluate local changes in the properties of superficial corneocytes in category 1 PU sites sampled from a cohort of hospitalised patients. METHODS Cells were collected from a PU-compromised site and an adjacent control area and their topographical, maturation and mechanical properties were analysed. RESULTS Corneocytes at the PU-compromised site were characterised by higher levels of immature cornified envelopes (p < 0.001) and greater amounts of desmoglein-1 (corneodesmosomal protein) (p < 0.001) compared to the adjacent control area. The cells at the control site presented the typical ridges-and-valleys topographical features of sacrum corneocytes. By contrast, the PU cells presented circular nano-objects at the cell surface, and, for some patients, the cell topography was deformed. CEs at the PU site were also smaller than at the control site. Although differences were not observed in the mechanical properties of the cells, those of the elderly patients were much softer compared with young subjects. CONCLUSION This is the first study investigating the changes in corneocyte properties in category I pressure ulcers. Superficial cells at the PU sites showed altered topographical and maturation characteristics. Further studies are required to elucidate if these changes are a consequence of early loss of skin integrity or a result of mechanical and microclimate insults to the skin surface.
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- Ana S Évora
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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Chao CL, Kuo HP, Huang HW, Cheng MY, Chao HF, Lu SM, Lin HC, Wang CJ, Chang TC, Wu CR. Poria cocos Lanostane Triterpenoids Extract Promotes Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid Production in D-Galactose-Induced Aging Rats. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:2130. [PMID: 38004270 PMCID: PMC10672192 DOI: 10.3390/life13112130] [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: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The global aging population is expanding at an increasingly rapid pace, with approximately one-fourth of the world's population expected to be composed of elderly individuals by 2050. Aging skin is one of the major characteristics expressed in the elderly. The study comprehensively utilizes both cell and animal experiments to confirm the skin anti-aging effects of Poria cocos (P. cocos), which is one of the most important traditional Chinese medicines classified as tonic Chinese medicine, commonly used to treat physical weakness and aging-associated diseases. We demonstrate in this study that P. cocos lanostane triterpenoids extract (Lipucan®) ameliorates aging skin and promotes collagen accumulation and hyaluronic acid production in galactose-induced aging rats. Purified lanostane triterpenoids were initially identified as active components in P. cocos, which significantly increased collagen and hyaluronic acid levels in cultured human skin cells.
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- Chien-Liang Chao
- Sinphar Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sinphar Group, Yilan 269, Taiwan; (C.-L.C.); (H.-W.H.); (M.-Y.C.); (H.-F.C.); (S.-M.L.); (H.-C.L.)
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- SynCore Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Sinphar Group, Yilan 269, Taiwan;
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- Sinphar Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sinphar Group, Yilan 269, Taiwan; (C.-L.C.); (H.-W.H.); (M.-Y.C.); (H.-F.C.); (S.-M.L.); (H.-C.L.)
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- Sinphar Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sinphar Group, Yilan 269, Taiwan; (C.-L.C.); (H.-W.H.); (M.-Y.C.); (H.-F.C.); (S.-M.L.); (H.-C.L.)
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- Sinphar Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sinphar Group, Yilan 269, Taiwan; (C.-L.C.); (H.-W.H.); (M.-Y.C.); (H.-F.C.); (S.-M.L.); (H.-C.L.)
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- Sinphar Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sinphar Group, Yilan 269, Taiwan; (C.-L.C.); (H.-W.H.); (M.-Y.C.); (H.-F.C.); (S.-M.L.); (H.-C.L.)
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- Sinphar Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sinphar Group, Yilan 269, Taiwan; (C.-L.C.); (H.-W.H.); (M.-Y.C.); (H.-F.C.); (S.-M.L.); (H.-C.L.)
- School of Pharmacy, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
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- Sinphar Tian-Li Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sinphar Group, Hangzhou 311100, China;
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- Department of Biochemistry, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chinese Medicine Resources, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan
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Malhotra D, Fattahi E, Germann N, Flisikowska T, Schnieke A, Becker T. Skin substitutes based on gellan gum with mechanical and penetration compatibility to native human skin. J Biomed Mater Res A 2023; 111:1588-1599. [PMID: 37191205 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37557] [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: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The study reports on a simple system to fabricate skin substitutes consisting of a naturally occurring bacterial polysaccharide gellan gum. Gelation was driven by the addition of a culture medium whose cations induced gellan gum crosslinking at physiological temperature, resulting in hydrogels. Human dermal fibroblasts were incorporated in these hydrogels and their mechanical, morphological, and penetration characteristics were studied. The mechanical properties were determined by means of oscillatory shear rheology, and a short linear viscoelastic regime was noted up to less than 1% of strain amplitude. The storage modulus increased with an increasing polymer concentration. The moduli were in the range noted for native human skin. After 2 weeks of fibroblast cultivation, the storage moduli showed signs of deterioration, so that a culture time of 2 weeks was proposed for further studies. Microscopic and fluorescent staining observations were documented. These depicted a crosslinked network structure in the hydrogels with a homogeneous distribution of cells and an assured cell viability of 2 weeks. H&E staining was also performed, which showed some traces of ECM formation in a few sections. Finally, caffeine penetration experiments were carried out with Franz diffusion cells. The hydrogels with a higher concentration of polymer containing cells showed an improved barrier function against caffeine compared to previously studied multicomponent hydrogels as well as commercially available 3D skin models. Therefore, these hydrogels displayed both mechanical and penetration compatibility with the ex vivo native human skin.
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- Deepika Malhotra
- TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Chair of Brewing and Beverage Technology, Fluid Dynamics Group, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Freising, Germany
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- TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Chair of Brewing and Beverage Technology, Fluid Dynamics Group, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Freising, Germany
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- Faculty 4 - Energy-, Process- and Bioengineering, Chair of Process Systems Engineering, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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- TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Chair of Livestock Biotechnology, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Freising, Germany
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- TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Chair of Livestock Biotechnology, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Freising, Germany
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- TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Chair of Brewing and Beverage Technology, Fluid Dynamics Group, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Freising, Germany
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Ahn GR, Jang YN, Lee SY, Kim WJ, Han HS, Yoo KH, Bae TH, Barn J, Seok J, Kim BJ. Full-thickness skin rejuvenation by a novel dual-length microneedle radiofrequency device: A proof-of-concept study using human skin. Lasers Surg Med 2023; 55:758-768. [PMID: 37548075 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23707] [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: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND A novel dual-length microneedle radiofrequency (DLMR) device has been developed to achieve full-thickness skin rejuvenation by stimulating the papillary and reticular dermis simultaneously. This device's dual-level targeting concept need to be validated on human skin, although its clinical efficacy has been demonstrated in a previous study. OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the dual-depth targeting capability and the ability to induce rejuvenation in each layer of vertical skin anatomy, that is, the epidermis, papillary dermis, and reticular dermis, using full-thickness human facial skin samples. METHODS Human facial skin samples were obtained from 13 Asian patients who had facelift surgery. To validate the dual-depth targeting concept, DMLR-treated skin samples were analyzed using a digital microscope, thermal imaging, and hematoloxylin and eosin (H&E) staining immediately after DLMR application. On samples stained with H&E, Masson's tricrome, and Verhoeff-Van Gieson, histological observation and morphometric analysis were performed. Total collagen assay (TCA) and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) were used to assess changes in total collagen content and mRNA expression levels of collagen types I/III and vimentin, respectively. RESULTS The DLMR device successfully induced thermal stimulation in the papillary and reticular dermis. The thickness, stacks, and dermal-epidermal junction convolution of the epidermis treated with DLMR were significantly increased. Collagen bundles in the dermis treated with DLMR exhibited a notable increase in thickness, density, and horizontal alignment. Dermal collagen levels were significantly higher in the morphometric and TCA data, as well as in the qPCR data for dermal matrix proteins. CONCLUSIONS Our DLMR device independently and precisely targeted the papillary and reticular dermis, and it appears to be an effective modality for implementing full-thickness rejuvenation.
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- Ga Ram Ahn
- Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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Machado M, Silva S, Costa EM. Are Antimicrobial Peptides a 21st-Century Solution for Atopic Dermatitis? Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13460. [PMID: 37686269 PMCID: PMC10488019 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713460] [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: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that is the result of various environmental, bacterial and genetic stimuli, which culminate in the disruption of the skin's barrier function. Characterized by highly pruritic skin lesions, xerosis and an array of comorbidities among which skin infections are the most common, this condition results in both a significant loss of quality of life and in the need for life-long treatments (e.g., corticosteroids, monoclonal antibodies and regular antibiotic intake), all of which may have harmful secondary effects. This, in conjunction with AD's rising prevalence, made the development of alternative treatment strategies the focus of both the scientific community and the pharmaceutical industry. Given their potential to both manage the skin microbiome, fight infections and even modulate the local immune response, the use of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) from more diverse origins has become one of the most promising alternative solutions for AD management, with some being already used with some success towards this end. However, their production and use also exhibit some limitations. The current work seeks to compile the available information and provide a better understanding of the state of the art in the understanding of AMPs' true potential in addressing AD.
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- CBQF Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal;
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- CBQF Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal;
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Ittycheri A, Lipsky ZW, Hookway TA, German GK. Ultraviolet light induces mechanical and structural changes in full thickness human skin. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 143:105880. [PMID: 37172426 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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While the detrimental health effects of prolonged ultraviolet (UV) irradiation on skin health have been widely accepted, the biomechanical process by which photoaging occurs and the relative effects of irradiation with different UV ranges on skin biomechanics have remained relatively unexplored. In this study, the effects of UV-induced photoageing are explored by quantifying the changes in the mechanical properties of full-thickness human skin irradiated with UVA and UVB light for incident dosages up to 1600 J/cm2. Mechanical testing of skin samples excised parallel and perpendicular to the predominant collagen fiber orientation show a rise in the fractional relative difference of elastic modulus, fracture stress, and toughness with increased UV irradiation. These changes become significant with UVA incident dosages of 1200 J/cm2 for samples excised both parallel and perpendicular to the dominant collagen fiber orientation. However, while mechanical changes occur in samples aligned with the collagen orientation at UVB dosages of 1200 J/cm2, statistical differences in samples perpendicular to the collagen orientation emerge only for UVB dosages of 1600 J/cm2. No notable or consistent trend is observed for the fracture strain. Analyses of toughness changes with maximum absorbed dosage reveals that no one UV range is more impactful in inducing mechanical property changes, but rather these changes scale with maximum absorbed energy. Evaluation of the structural characteristics of collagen further reveals an increase in collagen fiber bundle density with UV irradiation, but not collagen tortuosity, potentially linking mechanical changes to altered microstructure.
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- Abraham Ittycheri
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY, USA.
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Ansaf RB, Ziebart R, Gudapati H, Simoes Torigoe RM, Victorelli S, Passos J, Wyles SP. 3D bioprinting-a model for skin aging. Regen Biomater 2023; 10:rbad060. [PMID: 37501679 PMCID: PMC10369216 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbad060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Human lifespan continues to extend as an unprecedented number of people reach their seventh and eighth decades of life, unveiling chronic conditions that affect the older adult. Age-related skin conditions include senile purpura, seborrheic keratoses, pemphigus vulgaris, bullous pemphigoid, diabetic foot wounds and skin cancer. Current methods of drug testing prior to clinical trials require the use of pre-clinical animal models, which are often unable to adequately replicate human skin response. Therefore, a reliable model for aged human skin is needed. The current challenges in developing an aged human skin model include the intrinsic variability in skin architecture from person to person. An ideal skin model would incorporate innate functionality such as sensation, vascularization and regeneration. The advent of 3D bioprinting allows us to create human skin equivalent for use as clinical-grade surgical graft, for drug testing and other needs. In this review, we describe the process of human skin aging and outline the steps to create an aged skin model with 3D bioprinting using skin cells (i.e. keratinocytes, fibroblasts and melanocytes). We also provide an overview of current bioprinted skin models, associated limitations and direction for future research.
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- Ryeim B Ansaf
- Department of Biology, Colorado State University Pueblo, Pueblo, CO 81001, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
- Mayo Clinic Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
- Mayo Clinic Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Huang S, Strange A, Maeva A, Siddiqui S, Bastien P, Aguayo S, Vaez M, Montagu-Pollock H, Ghibaudo M, Potter A, Pageon H, Bozec L. Quantitative nanohistology of aging dermal collagen. FRONTIERS IN AGING 2023; 4:1178566. [PMID: 37323537 PMCID: PMC10266548 DOI: 10.3389/fragi.2023.1178566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The skin is the largest organ in the body and is essential for protecting us from environmental stressors such as UV radiation, pollution, and pathogens. As we age, our skin undergoes complex changes that can affect its function, appearance, and health. These changes result from intrinsic (chronological) and extrinsic (environmental) factors that can cause damage to the skin's cells and extracellular matrix. As higher-resolution microscopical techniques, such as Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), are being deployed to support histology, it is possible to explore the biophysical properties of the dermal scaffold's constituents, such as the collagen network. In this study, we demonstrate the use of our AFM-based quantitative nanohistology, performed directly on unfixed cryosections of 30 donors (female, Caucasian), to differentiate between dermal collagen from different age groups and anatomical sites. The initial 420 (10 × 10 μm2) Atomic Force Microscopy images were segmented into 42,000 (1 × 1 μm2) images before being classified according to four pre-defined empirical collagen structural biomarkers to quantify the structural heterogeneity of the dermal collagen. These markers include interfibrillar gap formation, undefined collagen structure, and registered or unregistered dense collagen fibrillar network with evident D-banding. The structural analysis was also complemented by extensive nanoindentation (∼1,000 curves) performed on individual fibrils from each section, yielding 30,000 indentation curves for this study. Principal Component Analysis was used to reduce the complexity of high-dimensional datasets. The % prevalence of the empirical collagen structural biomarkers between the papillary and reticular dermis for each section proves determinant in differentiating between the donors as a function of their age or the anatomical site (cheek or breast). A case of abnormal biological aging validated our markers and nanohistology approach. This case also highlighted the difference between chronological and biological aging regarding dermal collagen phenotyping. However, quantifying the impact of chronic and pathological conditions on the structure and function of collagen at the sub-micron level remains challenging and lengthy. By employing tools such as the Atomic Force Microscope as presented here, it is possible to start evaluating the complexity of the dermal matrix at the nanoscale and start identifying relevant collagen morphology which could be used toward histopathology standards.
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- Sophia Huang
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Dentistry, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Schools of Engineering, Medicine, and Biological Sciences, Institute for Biological and Medical Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de, Santiago, Chile
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- L’Oréal Research and Innovation, Aulnay-sous-Bois, France
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- L’Oréal Research and Innovation, Aulnay-sous-Bois, France
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Chen Y, Huang J, Xia S, Wang K, Rui Y. Effect of laser energy on protein conformation and lipid structure in skin tissue. OPTICS & LASER TECHNOLOGY 2023; 160:109077. [DOI: 10.1016/j.optlastec.2022.109077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2025]
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Park S, Chien AL, Brown ID, Chen J. Characterizing viscoelastic properties of human melanoma tissue using Prony series. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1162880. [PMID: 37091343 PMCID: PMC10117758 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1162880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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Melanoma is the most invasive and deadly skin cancer, which causes most of the deaths from skin cancer. It has been demonstrated that the mechanical properties of tumor tissue are significantly altered. However, data about characterizing the mechanical properties of in vivo melanoma tissue are extremely scarce. In addition, the viscoelastic or viscous properties of melanoma tissue are rarely reported. In this study, we measured and quantitated the viscoelastic properties of human melanoma tissues based on the stress relaxation test, using the indentation-based mechanical analyzer that we developed previously. The melanoma tissues from eight patients of different ages (57–95), genders (male and female patients), races (White and Asian), and sites (nose, arm, shoulder, and chest) were excised and tested. The results showed that the elastic property (i.e., shear modulus) of melanoma tissue was elevated compared to normal tissue, while the viscous property (i.e., relaxation time) was reduced. Moreover, the tissue thickness had a significant impact on the viscoelastic properties, probably due to the amount of the adipose layer. Our findings provide new insights into the role of the viscous and elastic properties of melanoma cell mechanics, which may be implicated in the disease state and progression.
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- Seungman Park
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, United States
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Institute for NanoBio Technology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
- *Correspondence: Seungman Park,
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- Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Lin ZC, Hsu CY, Hwang E, Wang PW, Fang JY. The role of cytokines/chemokines in an aging skin immune microenvironment. Mech Ageing Dev 2023; 210:111761. [PMID: 36496171 DOI: 10.1016/j.mad.2022.111761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Reversing or slowing down the skin aging process is one of the most intriguing areas of focus across the social and scientific communities around the world. While aging is considered a universal and inevitable natural process of physiological decline, the aging of the skin is the most apparent visual representation of an individual's health. Aging skin may be objectively defined by epidermal thinning; increased transepidermal water loss; decreased cutaneous barrier function; loss of elasticity, laxity, and textured appearance; and gradual deterioration of the epidermal immune environment. As the largest structure of the immune system and of the body as a whole, the skin is the most vulnerable barrier of defense against the environment. The skin reflects an individual's exposures, lifestyle habits, and overall health. From an immunological perspective, cytokines and chemokines act as a central character in the communicating of the immunity in skin aging. These cell signaling proteins serve as the intercellular communication link. This review aims to elucidate how cell-cell crosstalk through cytokines and chemokines, and the interplay between host cells, infiltrating immune cells, and exogenous factors contribute to the overall aging skin.
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- Zih-Chan Lin
- Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion Research Center, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Puzi, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety and Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety and Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Pharmaceutics Laboratory, Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Attenuating Intracellular Reactive Oxygen Species Activities of Nicotiana tabacum var. Virginia Leaf Extract Phytosomes and Shape Memory Gel Formulation. Gels 2023; 9:gels9020078. [PMID: 36826248 PMCID: PMC9956251 DOI: 10.3390/gels9020078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress is one of the major causes of skin aging. In this study, the shape memory gels containing phytosomes were developed as a delivery system for Nicotiana tabacum var. Virginia fresh (VFL) and dry (VDL) leaf extracts. The extracts were loaded in the phytosomes by a solvent displacement method. The physical and chemical characteristics and stability of phytosomes were evaluated by dynamic light scattering and phytochemistry, respectively. The in vitro antioxidant activity and intracellular reactive oxygen species reduction of phytosomes and/or extracts were investigated by the DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging assays, FRAP assay, and DCFH-DA fluorescent probe. The cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory activity of VDL and VFL phytosomes were studied by an MTT and a nitric oxide assay, respectively. Here, we first reported the total phenolic content in the dry leaf extract of N. tabacum var. Virginia was significantly greater than that of the fresh leaf extract. The HPLC analysis results revealed that VDL and VFL extracts contained 4.94 ± 0.04 and 3.13 ± 0.01 µg/mL of chlorogenic acid and 0.89 ± 0.00 and 0.24 ± 0.00 µg/mL of rutin, respectively. The phytosomes of the VDL and VFL extracts displayed stable size, polydispersity index, zeta potential values, and good chemical stability. VDL and VDL phytosomes showed higher phenolic and flavonoid contents which showed stronger DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging effects and reduced the intracellular ROS. The results suggested that the phenolic compounds are the main factor in their antioxidant activity. Both VDL and VFL phytosomes inhibited nitric oxide production induced by LPS, suggesting the anti-inflammatory activity of the phytosomes. The shape memory gel containing VDL and VFL phytosomes had good physical stability in terms of pH and viscosity. The VDL and VFL phytosomes dispersed in the shape memory gels can be considered as a promising therapeutic delivery system for protecting the skin from oxidation and reactive oxygen species.
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Cichoń MA, Elbe-Bürger A. Epidermal/Dermal Separation Techniques and Analysis of Cell Populations in Human Skin Sheets. J Invest Dermatol 2023; 143:11-17.e8. [PMID: 36528357 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2022.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Human skin consists of three compartments, each endowed with a particular structure and the presence of several immune and nonimmune cells that together comprise a protective shield and orchestrate multiple processes in the skin. Appropriate processing of human skin samples acquired from healthy volunteers or patients is essential for successful analysis in basic, translational, and clinical research to obtain accurate and reliable results, despite differences between individuals. From the wide range of available assays and methods, it is necessary to select the suitable method for separation of skin compartments, which will provide preservation or high viability of skin cells or whole structures that will be analyzed or further processed. In this paper, we review and discuss skin separation methods and compare their features such as processing time, cell viability, location of the basement membrane after detachment of the epidermis from the dermis, and their application. Furthermore, we visualize different cell populations and structures in epidermal and dermal sheets using confocal microscopy. It is aimed to provide an overview of the optimal processing of human skin samples and their possible application.
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Davies DM, van den Handel K, Bharadwaj S, Lengefeld J. Cellular enlargement - A new hallmark of aging? Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:1036602. [PMID: 36438561 PMCID: PMC9688412 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.1036602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
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Years of important research has revealed that cells heavily invest in regulating their size. Nevertheless, it has remained unclear why accurate size control is so important. Our recent study using hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in vivo indicates that cellular enlargement is causally associated with aging. Here, we present an overview of these findings and their implications. Furthermore, we performed a broad literature analysis to evaluate the potential of cellular enlargement as a new aging hallmark and to examine its connection to previously described aging hallmarks. Finally, we highlight interesting work presenting a correlation between cell size and age-related diseases. Taken together, we found mounting evidence linking cellular enlargement to aging and age-related diseases. Therefore, we encourage researchers from seemingly unrelated areas to take a fresh look at their data from the perspective of cell size.
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- Daniel M. Davies
- Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Center for Hematology and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Medicine Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Pena AM, Baldeweck T, Decencière E, Koudoro S, Victorin S, Raynaud E, Ngo B, Bastien P, Brizion S, Tancrède-Bohin E. In vivo multiphoton multiparametric 3D quantification of human skin aging on forearm and face. Sci Rep 2022; 12:14863. [PMID: 36050338 PMCID: PMC9437074 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-18657-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Quantifying skin aging changes and characterizing its 3D structure and function in a non-invasive way is still a challenging area of research, constantly evolving with the development of imaging methods and image analysis tools. In vivo multiphoton imaging offers means to assess skin constituents in 3D, however prior skin aging studies mostly focused on 2D analyses of dermal fibers through their signals’ intensities or densities. In this work, we designed and implemented multiphoton multiparametric 3D quantification tools for in vivo human skin pigmentation and aging characterization. We first demonstrated that despite the limited field of view of the technic, investigation of 2 regions of interest (ROIs) per zone per volunteer is a good compromise in assessing 3D skin constituents in both epidermis and superficial dermis. We then characterized skin aging on different UV exposed areas—ventral and dorsal forearms, face. The three major facts of aging that are epidermal atrophy, the dermal–epidermal junction (DEJ) flattening and dermal elastosis can be non-invasively quantified and compared. Epidermal morphological changes occur late and were only objectified between extreme age groups. Melanin accumulation in suprabasal layers with age and chronic exposure on ventral and dorsal forearms is less known and appears earlier. Superficial dermal aging changes are mainly elastin density increase, with no obvious change in collagen density, reflected by SHGto2PEF ratio and SAAID index decrease and ImbrN index increase on all skin areas. Analysis of the z-dermal distribution of these parameters highlighted the 2nd 20 µm thickness normalized dermal sub-layer, that follows the DEJ shape, as exhibiting the highest aging differences. Moreover, the 3D ImbrN index allows refining the share of photoaging in global aging on face and the 3D SAAID index on forearm, which elastin or fibrillar collagens densities alone do not allow. Photoaging of the temple area evolves as a function of chronic exposure with a more pronounced increase in elastin density, also structurally modified from thin and straight elastic fibers in young volunteers to dense and compact pattern in older ones. More generally, multiphoton multiparametric 3D skin quantification offers rich spatial information of interest in assessing normal human skin condition and its pathological, external environment or product induced changes.
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- Ana-Maria Pena
- L'Oréal Research and Innovation, 1 Avenue Eugène Schueller, BP22, 93601, Aulnay-sous-Bois, France.
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- L'Oréal Research and Innovation, 1 Avenue Eugène Schueller, BP22, 93601, Aulnay-sous-Bois, France
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- MINES ParisTech-PSL Research University, Fontainebleau, France
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- L'Oréal Research and Innovation, 1 Avenue Eugène Schueller, BP22, 93601, Aulnay-sous-Bois, France
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- L'Oréal Research and Innovation, 1 Avenue Eugène Schueller, BP22, 93601, Aulnay-sous-Bois, France
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- L'Oréal Research and Innovation, 1 Avenue Eugène Schueller, BP22, 93601, Aulnay-sous-Bois, France
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- L'Oréal Research and Innovation, 1 Avenue Eugène Schueller, BP22, 93601, Aulnay-sous-Bois, France
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- L'Oréal Research and Innovation, 1 Avenue Eugène Schueller, BP22, 93601, Aulnay-sous-Bois, France
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- L'Oréal Research and Innovation, Campus Charles Zviak RIO, 9 rue Pierre Dreyfus, Clichy, France. .,Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris, France.
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Phang SJ, Basak S, Teh HX, Packirisamy G, Fauzi MB, Kuppusamy UR, Neo YP, Looi ML. Advancements in Extracellular Matrix-Based Biomaterials and Biofabrication of 3D Organotypic Skin Models. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:3220-3241. [PMID: 35861577 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Over the last decades, three-dimensional (3D) organotypic skin models have received enormous attention as alternative models to in vivo animal models and in vitro two-dimensional assays. To date, most organotypic skin models have an epidermal layer of keratinocytes and a dermal layer of fibroblasts embedded in an extracellular matrix (ECM)-based biomaterial. The ECM provides mechanical support and biochemical signals to the cells. Without advancements in ECM-based biomaterials and biofabrication technologies, it would have been impossible to create organotypic skin models that mimic native human skin. In this review, the use of ECM-based biomaterials in the reconstruction of skin models, as well as the study of complete ECM-based biomaterials, such as fibroblasts-derived ECM and decellularized ECM as a better biomaterial, will be highlighted. We also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of several biofabrication processes used in the fabrication of ECM-based biomaterials, such as conventional static culture, electrospinning, 3D bioprinting, and skin-on-a-chip. Advancements and future possibilities in modifying ECM-based biomaterials to recreate disease-like skin models will also be highlighted, given the importance of organotypic skin models in disease modeling. Overall, this review provides an overview of the present variety of ECM-based biomaterials and biofabrication technologies available. An enhanced organotypic skin model is expected to be produced in the near future by combining knowledge from previous experiences and current research.
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- Shou Jin Phang
- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee-247 667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee-247 667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 47500 Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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