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Singh R, Yadav D, Ingole PG, Ahn YH. Magnetic engineering nanoparticles: Versatile tools revolutionizing biomedical applications. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 163:213948. [PMID: 38959651 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
Abstract
The use of nanoparticles has increased significantly over the past few years in a number of fields, including diagnostics, biomedicine, environmental remediation, and water treatment, generating public interest. Among various types of nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have emerged as an essential tool for biomedical applications due to their distinct physicochemical properties compared to other nanoparticles. This review article focuses on the recent growth of MNPs and comprehensively reviews the advantages, multifunctional approaches, biomedical applications, and latest research on MNPs employed in various biomedical techniques. Biomedical applications of MNPs hold on to their ability to rapidly switch magnetic states under an external field at room temperature. Ideally, these MNPs should be highly susceptible to magnetization when the field is applied and then lose that magnetization just as quickly once the field is removed. This unique property allows MNPs to generate heat when exposed to high-frequency magnetic fields, making them valuable tools in developing treatments for hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses. This review underscores the role of MNPs as tools that hold immense promise in transforming various aspects of healthcare, from diagnostics and imaging to therapeutic treatments, with discussion on a wide range of peer-reviewed articles published on the subject. At the conclusion of this work, challenges and potential future advances of MNPs in the biomedical field are highlighted.
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- Randeep Singh
- Department of Civil Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
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- Chemical Engineering Group, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Assam 785006, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India
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- Chemical Engineering Group, Engineering Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Assam 785006, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
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Hong J, Wu D, Wang H, Gong Z, Zhu X, Chen F, Wang Z, Zhang M, Wang X, Fang X, Yang S, Zhu J. Magnetic fibrin nanofiber hydrogel delivering iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles promotes peripheral nerve regeneration. Regen Biomater 2024; 11:rbae075. [PMID: 39055306 PMCID: PMC11272175 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbae075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Peripheral nerve injury is a debilitating condition that have a profound impact on the overall quality of an individual's life. The repair of peripheral nerve defects continues to present significant challenges in the field. Iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (IONPs) have been recognized as potent nanotools for promoting the regeneration of peripheral nerves due to their capability as biological carriers and their ability to template the hydrogel structure under an external magnetic field. This research used a fibrin nanofiber hydrogel loaded with IONPs (IONPs/fibrin) to promote the regeneration of peripheral nerves in rats. In vitro examination of PC12 cells on various concentrations of IONPs/fibrin hydrogels revealed a remarkable increase in NGF and VEGF expression at 2% IONPs concentration. The biocompatibility and degradation of 2% IONPs/fibrin hydrogel were assessed using the in vivo imaging system, demonstrating subcutaneous degradation within a week without immediate inflammation. Bridging a 10-mm sciatic nerve gap in Sprague Dawley rats with 2% IONPs/fibrin hydrogel led to satisfactory morphological recovery of myelinated nerve fibers. And motor functional recovery in the 2% IONPs/fibrin group was comparable to autografts at 6, 9 and 12 weeks postoperatively. Hence, the composite fibrin hydrogel incorporating 2% IONPs exhibits potential for peripheral nerve regeneration.
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- Juncong Hong
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine & Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People’s Hospital of Linping District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311100, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine & Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine & Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang-Mauritius Joint Research Center for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang-Mauritius Joint Research Center for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang-Mauritius Joint Research Center for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine & Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang-Mauritius Joint Research Center for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine & Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, China
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Sun X, Huang X, Liang Q, Wang N, Zheng X, Zhang Q, Yu D. Curcumin-loaded keratin-chitosan hydrogels for enhanced peripheral nerve regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132448. [PMID: 38821302 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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Peripheral nerve injury often leads to symptoms of motor and sensory impairment, and slow recovery of nerves after injury and limited treatment methods will aggravate symptoms or even lead to lifelong disability. Curcumin can promote peripheral nerve regeneration, but how to accurately deliver the appropriate concentration of curcumin in the local peripheral nerve remains to be solved. In this study, we designed a human hair keratin/chitosan (C/K) hydrogel with sodium tripolyphosphate ions crosslinked to deliver curcumin topically. Chitosan improves the mechanical properties of hydrogels and keratin improves the biocompatibility of hydrogels. C/K hydrogel showed good cytocompatibility, histocompatibility and degradability. In vitro experiments showed that hydrogels can continuously release curcumin for up to 10 days. In addition, a comprehensive analysis of behavioral, electrophysiological, histology, and target organ recovery results in animal experiments showed that locally delivered curcumin can enhance nerve regeneration in addition to hydrogels. In short, we provide a new method that combines the advantages of human hair keratin, chitosan, and curcumin for nerve damage repair.
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- Xiguang Sun
- Department of Hand and Podiatric Surgery, Orthopedics Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130031, PR China
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- Department of Hand and Podiatric Surgery, Orthopedics Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130031, PR China; Plastic and Burn Surgery, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan Children's Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, PR China
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- Department of Hand and Podiatric Surgery, Orthopedics Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130031, PR China
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- Core facility of the First Hospital of Jilin University, #519 Dongminzhu Str., Changchun, Jilin 130061, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, PR China.
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- Core facility of the First Hospital of Jilin University, #519 Dongminzhu Str., Changchun, Jilin 130061, PR China.
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Jiu J, Liu H, Li D, Li J, Liu L, Yang W, Yan L, Li S, Zhang J, Li X, Li JJ, Wang B. 3D bioprinting approaches for spinal cord injury repair. Biofabrication 2024; 16:032003. [PMID: 38569491 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad3a13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Regenerative healing of spinal cord injury (SCI) poses an ongoing medical challenge by causing persistent neurological impairment and a significant socioeconomic burden. The complexity of spinal cord tissue presents hurdles to successful regeneration following injury, due to the difficulty of forming a biomimetic structure that faithfully replicates native tissue using conventional tissue engineering scaffolds. 3D bioprinting is a rapidly evolving technology with unmatched potential to create 3D biological tissues with complicated and hierarchical structure and composition. With the addition of biological additives such as cells and biomolecules, 3D bioprinting can fabricate preclinical implants, tissue or organ-like constructs, andin vitromodels through precise control over the deposition of biomaterials and other building blocks. This review highlights the characteristics and advantages of 3D bioprinting for scaffold fabrication to enable SCI repair, including bottom-up manufacturing, mechanical customization, and spatial heterogeneity. This review also critically discusses the impact of various fabrication parameters on the efficacy of spinal cord repair using 3D bioprinted scaffolds, including the choice of printing method, scaffold shape, biomaterials, and biological supplements such as cells and growth factors. High-quality preclinical studies are required to accelerate the translation of 3D bioprinting into clinical practice for spinal cord repair. Meanwhile, other technological advances will continue to improve the regenerative capability of bioprinted scaffolds, such as the incorporation of nanoscale biological particles and the development of 4D printing.
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- Jingwei Jiu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanxi Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanxi Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanxi Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanxi Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanxi Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Martínez-Ramírez J, Toldos-Torres M, Benayas E, Villar-Gómez N, Fernández-Méndez L, Espinosa FM, García R, Veintemillas-Verdaguer S, Morales MDP, Serrano MC. Hybrid hydrogels support neural cell culture development under magnetic actuation at high frequency. Acta Biomater 2024; 176:156-172. [PMID: 38281674 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.01.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
Abstract
The combination of hydrogels and magnetic nanoparticles, scarcely explored to date, offers a wide range of possibilities for innovative therapies. Herein, we have designed hybrid 3D matrices integrating natural polymers, such as collagen, chitosan (CHI) and hyaluronic acid (HA), to provide soft and flexible 3D networks mimicking the extracellular matrix of natural tissues, and iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) that deliver localized heat when exposed to an alternating magnetic field (AMF). First, colloidally stable nanoparticles with a hydrodynamic radius of ∼20 nm were synthesized and coated with either CHI (NPCHI) or HA (NPHA). Then, collagen hydrogels were homogeneously loaded with these coated-IONPs resulting in soft (E0 ∼ 2.6 kPa), biodegradable and magnetically responsive matrices. Polymer-coated IONPs in suspension preserved primary neural cell viability and neural differentiation even at the highest dose (0.1 mg Fe/mL), regardless of the coating, even boosting neuronal interconnectivity at lower doses. Magnetic hydrogels maintained high neural cell viability and sustained the formation of highly interconnected and differentiated neuronal networks. Interestingly, those hydrogels loaded with the highest dose of NPHA (0.25 mgFe/mg polymer) significantly impaired non-neuronal differentiation with respect to those with NPCHI. When evaluated under AMF, cell viability slightly diminished in comparison with control hydrogels magnetically stimulated, but not compared to their counterparts without stimulation. Neuronal differentiation under AMF was only affected on collagen hydrogels with the highest dose of NPHA, while non-neuronal differentiation regained control values. Taken together, NPCHI-loaded hydrogels displayed a superior performance, maybe benefited from their higher nanomechanical fluidity. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Hydrogels and magnetic nanoparticles are undoubtedly useful biomaterials for biomedical applications. Nonetheless, the combination of both has been scarcely explored to date. In this study, we have designed hybrid 3D matrices integrating both components as promising magnetically responsive platforms for neural therapeutics. The resulting collagen scaffolds were soft (E0 ∼ 2.6 kPa) and biodegradable hydrogels with capacity to respond to external magnetic stimuli. Primary neural cells proved to grow on these substrates, preserving high viability and neuronal differentiation percentages even under the application of a high-frequency alternating magnetic field. Importantly, those hydrogels loaded with chitosan-coated iron oxide nanoparticles displayed a superior performance, likely related to their higher nanomechanical fluidity.
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- Julia Martínez-Ramírez
- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Madrid 28049, Spain.
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Shi S, Ou X, Cheng D. Nanoparticle-Facilitated Therapy: Advancing Tools in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:19-34. [PMID: 38187908 PMCID: PMC10771795 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s442775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Peripheral nerve injuries, arising from a diverse range of etiologies such as trauma and underlying medical conditions, pose substantial challenges in both clinical management and subsequent restoration of functional capacity. Addressing these challenges, nanoparticles have emerged as a promising therapeutic modality poised to augment the process of peripheral nerve regeneration. However, a comprehensive elucidation of the complicated mechanistic foundations responsible for the favorable effects of nanoparticle-based therapy on nerve regeneration remains imperative. This review aims to scrutinize the potential of nanoparticles as innovative therapeutic carriers for promoting peripheral nerve repair. This review encompasses an in-depth exploration of the classifications and synthesis methodologies associated with nanoparticles. Additionally, we discuss and summarize the multifaceted roles that nanoparticles play, including neuroprotection, facilitation of axonal growth, and efficient drug delivery mechanisms. Furthermore, we present essential considerations and highlight the potential synergies of integrating nanoparticles with emerging technologies. Through this comprehensive review, we highlight the indispensable role of nanoparticles in propelling advancements in peripheral nerve regeneration.
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- Shaoyan Shi
- Department of Hand Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an Honghui Hospital North District, Xi’an, Shaanxi, 710000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an Honghui Hospital North District, Xi’an, Shaanxi, 710000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an Honghui Hospital North District, Xi’an, Shaanxi, 710000, People’s Republic of China
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Lewis M, David G, Jacobs D, Kuczwara P, Woessner AE, Kim JW, Quinn KP, Song Y. Neuro-regenerative behavior of adipose-derived stem cells in aligned collagen I hydrogels. Mater Today Bio 2023; 22:100762. [PMID: 37600354 PMCID: PMC10433000 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Peripheral nerve injuries persist as a major clinical issue facing the US population and can be caused by stretch, laceration, or crush injuries. Small nerve gaps are simple to treat, and the nerve stumps can be reattached with sutures. In longer nerve gaps, traditional treatment options consist of autografts, hollow nerve guidance conduits, and, more recently, manufactured fibrous scaffolds. These manufactured scaffolds often incorporate stem cells, growth factors, and/or extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins to better mimic the native environment but can have issues with homogenous cell distribution or uniformly oriented neurite outgrowth in scaffolds without fibrous alignment. Here, we utilize a custom device to fabricate collagen I hydrogels with aligned fibers and encapsulated adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs) for potential use as a peripheral nerve repair graft. Initial results of our scaffold system revealed significantly less cell viability in higher collagen gel concentrations; 3 mg/mL gels showed 84.8 ± 7.3% viable cells, compared to 6 mg/mL gels viability of 76.7 ± 9.5%. Mechanical testing of the 3 mg/mL gels showed a Young's modulus of 6.5 ± 0.8 kPa nearly matching 7.45 kPa known to support Schwann cell migration. Further analysis of scaffolds coupled with stretching in vitro revealed heightened angiogenic and factor secretion, ECM deposition, fiber alignment, and dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurite outgrowth along the axis of fiber alignment. Our platform serves as an in vitro testbed to assess neuro-regenerative potential of ASCs in aligned collagen fiber scaffolds and may provide guidance on next-generation nerve repair scaffold design.
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- Mackenzie Lewis
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
- Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
- Materials Science & Engineering Program; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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Kasper M, Cydis M, Afridi A, Smadi BM, Li Y, Charlier A, Barnes BE, Hohn J, Cline MJ, Carver W, Matthews M, Savin D, Rinaldi-Ramos CM, Schmidt CE. Development of a bioactive tunable hyaluronic-protein bioconjugate hydrogel for tissue regenerative applications. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:7663-7674. [PMID: 37458393 PMCID: PMC10528782 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02766f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
Abstract
Every year, there are approximately 500 000 peripheral nerve injury (PNI) procedures due to trauma in the US alone. Autologous and acellular nerve grafts are among current clinical repair options; however, they are limited largely by the high costs associated with donor nerve tissue harvesting and implant processing, respectively. Therefore, there is a clinical need for an off-the-shelf nerve graft that can recapitulate the native microenvironment of the nerve. In our previous work, we created a hydrogel scaffold that incorporates mechanical and biological cues that mimic the peripheral nerve microenvironment using chemically modified hyaluronic acid (HA). However, with our previous work, the degradation profile and cell adhesivity was not ideal for tissue regeneration, in particular, peripheral nerve regeneration. To improve our previous hydrogel, HA was conjugated with fibrinogen using Michael-addition to assist in cell adhesion and hydrogel degradability. The addition of the fibrinogen linker was found to contribute to faster scaffold degradation via active enzymatic breakdown, compared to HA alone. Additionally, cell count and metabolic activity was significantly higher on HA conjugated fibrinogen compared previous hydrogel formulations. This manuscript discusses the various techniques deployed to characterize our new modified HA fibrinogen chemistry physically, mechanically, and biologically. This work addresses the aforementioned concerns by incorporating controllable degradability and increased cell adhesivity while maintaining incorporation of hyaluronic acid, paving the pathway for use in a variety of applications as a multi-purpose tissue engineering platform.
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- Mary Kasper
- J Crayton Pruitt Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.
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- J Crayton Pruitt Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
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- J Crayton Pruitt Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.
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- J Crayton Pruitt Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
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- J Crayton Pruitt Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
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- J Crayton Pruitt Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.
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Solomevich SO, Oranges CM, Kalbermatten DF, Schwendeman A, Madduri S. Natural polysaccharides and their derivatives as potential medical materials and drug delivery systems for the treatment of peripheral nerve injuries. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 315:120934. [PMID: 37230605 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
Peripheral nerve repair following injury is one of the most serious problems in neurosurgery. Clinical outcomes are often unsatisfactory and associated with a huge socioeconomic burden. Several studies have revealed the great potential of biodegradable polysaccharides for improving nerve regeneration. We review here the promising therapeutic strategies involving different types of polysaccharides and their bio-active composites for promoting nerve regeneration. Within this context, polysaccharide materials widely used for nerve repair in different forms are highlighted, including nerve guidance conduits, hydrogels, nanofibers and films. While nerve guidance conduits and hydrogels were used as main structural scaffolds, the other forms including nanofibers and films were generally used as additional supporting materials. We also discuss the issues of ease of therapeutic implementation, drug release properties and therapeutic outcomes, together with potential future directions of research.
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- Sergey O Solomevich
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Research Institute for Physical Chemical Problems of the Belarusian State University, Minsk, Belarus
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- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; Bioengineering and Neuroregeneration Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Biointerfaces Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; Bioengineering and Neuroregeneration Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Omer SA, McKnight KH, Young LI, Song S. Stimulation strategies for electrical and magnetic modulation of cells and tissues. CELL REGENERATION (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2023; 12:21. [PMID: 37391680 DOI: 10.1186/s13619-023-00165-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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Electrical phenomena play an important role in numerous biological processes including cellular signaling, early embryogenesis, tissue repair and remodeling, and growth of organisms. Electrical and magnetic effects have been studied on a variety of stimulation strategies and cell types regarding cellular functions and disease treatments. In this review, we discuss recent advances in using three different stimulation strategies, namely electrical stimulation via conductive and piezoelectric materials as well as magnetic stimulation via magnetic materials, to modulate cell and tissue properties. These three strategies offer distinct stimulation routes given specific material characteristics. This review will evaluate material properties and biological response for these stimulation strategies with respect to their potential applications in neural and musculoskeletal research.
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- Suleyman A Omer
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.
- Departments of Neuroscience GIDP, Materials Science and Engineering, BIO5 Institute, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.
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Katrilaka C, Karipidou N, Petrou N, Manglaris C, Katrilakas G, Tzavellas AN, Pitou M, Tsiridis EE, Choli-Papadopoulou T, Aggeli A. Freeze-Drying Process for the Fabrication of Collagen-Based Sponges as Medical Devices in Biomedical Engineering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:4425. [PMID: 37374608 DOI: 10.3390/ma16124425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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This paper presents a systematic review of a key sector of the much promising and rapidly evolving field of biomedical engineering, specifically on the fabrication of three-dimensional open, porous collagen-based medical devices, using the prominent freeze-drying process. Collagen and its derivatives are the most popular biopolymers in this field, as they constitute the main components of the extracellular matrix, and therefore exhibit desirable properties, such as biocompatibility and biodegradability, for in vivo applications. For this reason, freeze-dried collagen-based sponges with a wide variety of attributes can be produced and have already led to a wide range of successful commercial medical devices, chiefly for dental, orthopedic, hemostatic, and neuronal applications. However, collagen sponges display some vulnerabilities in other key properties, such as low mechanical strength and poor control of their internal architecture, and therefore many studies focus on the settlement of these defects, either by tampering with the steps of the freeze-drying process or by combining collagen with other additives. Furthermore, freeze drying is still considered a high-cost and time-consuming process that is often used in a non-optimized manner. By applying an interdisciplinary approach and combining advances in other technological fields, such as in statistical analysis, implementing the Design of Experiments, and Artificial Intelligence, the opportunity arises to further evolve this process in a sustainable and strategic manner, and optimize the resulting products as well as create new opportunities in this field.
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- Chrysoula Katrilaka
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 3rd Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- School of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 3rd Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Fan Z, Wen X, Ding X, Wang Q, Wang S, Yu W. Advances in biotechnology and clinical therapy in the field of peripheral nerve regeneration based on magnetism. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1079757. [PMID: 36970536 PMCID: PMC10036769 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1079757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is one of the most common neurological diseases. Recent studies on nerve cells have provided new ideas for the regeneration of peripheral nerves and treatment of physical trauma or degenerative disease-induced loss of sensory and motor neuron functions. Accumulating evidence suggested that magnetic fields might have a significant impact on the growth of nerve cells. Studies have investigated different magnetic field properties (static or pulsed magnetic field) and intensities, various magnetic nanoparticle-encapsulating cytokines based on superparamagnetism, magnetically functionalized nanofibers, and their relevant mechanisms and clinical applications. This review provides an overview of these aspects as well as their future developmental prospects in related fields.
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Ye H, Chen J, Li YQ, Yang J, Hsu CC, Cao TT. A hyaluronic acid granular hydrogel nerve guidance conduit promotes regeneration and functional recovery of injured sciatic nerves in rats. Neural Regen Res 2023; 18:657-663. [DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.350212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Hu X, Xu Y, Xu Y, Li Y, Guo J. Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials in Peripheral Nerve Repair and Reconstruction. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-8984-0_30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Gelatin Meshes Enriched with Graphene Oxide and Magnetic Nanoparticles Support and Enhance the Proliferation and Neuronal Differentiation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010555. [PMID: 36613995 PMCID: PMC9820391 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The field of tissue engineering is constantly evolving due to the fabrication of novel platforms that promise to stimulate tissue regeneration in the scenario of accidents. Here, we describe the fabrication of fibrous nanostructured substrates based on fish gelatin (FG) and enriched with graphene oxide (GO) and magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) and demonstrate its biological properties in terms of cell viability and proliferation, cell adhesion, and differentiation. For this purpose, electrospun fibers were fabricated using aqueous precursors containing either only GO and only MNP nanospecies, or both of them within a fish gelatin solution. The obtained materials were investigated in terms of morphology, aqueous media affinity, tensile elasticity, and structural characteristics. The biological evaluation was assessed against adipose-derived stem cells by MTT, LDH, Live/Dead assay, cytoskeleton investigation, and neuronal trans-differentiation. The results indicate an overall good interaction and show that these materials offer a biofriendly environment. A higher concentration of both nanospecies types induced some toxic effects, thus 0.5% GO, MNPs, and GO/MNPs turned out to be the most suitable option for biological testing. Moreover, a successful neuronal differentiation has been shown on these materials, where cells presented a typical neuronal phenotype. This study demonstrates the potential of this scaffold to be further used in tissue engineering applications.
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Huang S, Hong X, Zhao M, Liu N, Liu H, Zhao J, Shao L, Xue W, Zhang H, Zhu P, Guo R. Nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications. Bioeng Transl Med 2022; 7:e10315. [PMID: 36176618 PMCID: PMC9471997 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Nanomaterials' unique structures at the nanometer level determine their incredible functions, and based on this, they can be widely used in the field of nanomedicine. However, nanomaterials do possess disadvantages that cannot be ignored, such as burst release, rapid elimination, and poor bioadhesion. Hydrogels are scaffolds with three-dimensional structures, and they exhibit good biocompatibility and drug release capacity. Hydrogels are also associated with disadvantages for biomedical applications such as poor anti-tumor capability, weak bioimaging capability, limited responsiveness, and so on. Incorporating nanomaterials into the 3D hydrogel network through physical or chemical covalent action may be an effective method to avoid their disadvantages. In nanocomposite hydrogel systems, multifunctional nanomaterials often work as the function core, giving the hydrogels a variety of properties (such as photo-thermal conversion, magnetothermal conversion, conductivity, targeting tumor, etc.). While, hydrogels can effectively improve the retention effect of nanomaterials and make the nanoparticles have good plasticity to adapt to various biomedical applications (such as various biosensors). Nanocomposite hydrogel systems have broad application prospects in biomedicine. In this review, we comprehensively summarize and discuss the most recent advances of nanomaterials composite hydrogels in biomedicine, including drug and cell delivery, cancer treatment, tissue regeneration, biosensing, and bioimaging, and we also briefly discussed the current situation of their commoditization in biomedicine.
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- Shanghui Huang
- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Centre for Drug Carrier Development, Department of Biomedical EngineeringJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Collaborative Innovation Centre for Optoelectronic Science & Technology, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro‐Nano Photonic Information Technology, Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ)College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen UniversityShenzhenChina
- Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Shenzhen Eye Hospital affiliated to Jinan University, School of Optometry, Shenzhen UniversityShenzhenChina
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- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical SciencesGuangzhouChina
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- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical SciencesGuangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Centre for Drug Carrier Development, Department of Biomedical EngineeringJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Shenzhen Eye Hospital affiliated to Jinan University, School of Optometry, Shenzhen UniversityShenzhenChina
- Department of OphthalmologyShenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology)ShenzhenChina
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Centre for Drug Carrier Development, Department of Biomedical EngineeringJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Collaborative Innovation Centre for Optoelectronic Science & Technology, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro‐Nano Photonic Information Technology, Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ)College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen UniversityShenzhenChina
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- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical SciencesGuangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Centre for Drug Carrier Development, Department of Biomedical EngineeringJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
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Bousalis D, McCrary MW, Vaughn N, Hlavac N, Evering A, Kolli S, Song YH, Morley C, Angelini T, Schmidt CE. Decellularized peripheral nerve as an injectable delivery vehicle for neural applications. J Biomed Mater Res A 2022; 110:595-611. [PMID: 34590403 PMCID: PMC8742792 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Damage to the nervous system can result in loss of sensory and motor function, paralysis, or even death. To facilitate neural regeneration and functional recovery, researchers have employed biomaterials strategies to address both peripheral and central nervous system injuries. Injectable hydrogels that recapitulate native nerve extracellular matrix are especially promising for neural tissue engineering because they offer more flexibility for minimally invasive applications and provide a growth-permissive substrate for neural cell types. Here, we explore the development of injectable hydrogels derived from decellularized rat peripheral nerves (referred to as "injectable peripheral nerve [iPN] hydrogels"), which are processed using a newly developed sodium deoxycholate and DNase (SDD) decellularization method. We assess the gelation kinetics, mechanical properties, cell bioactivity, and drug release kinetics of the iPN hydrogels. The iPN hydrogels thermally gel when exposed to 37°C in under 20 min and have mechanical properties similar to neural tissue. The hydrogels demonstrate in vitro biocompatibility through support of Schwann cell viability and metabolic activity. Additionally, iPN hydrogels promote greater astrocyte spreading compared to collagen I hydrogels. Finally, the iPN is a promising delivery vehicle of drug-loaded microparticles for a combinatorial approach to neural injury therapies.
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- Deanna Bousalis
- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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Kiyotake EA, Martin MD, Detamore MS. Regenerative rehabilitation with conductive biomaterials for spinal cord injury. Acta Biomater 2022; 139:43-64. [PMID: 33326879 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The individual approaches of regenerative medicine efforts alone and rehabilitation efforts alone have not yet fully restored function after severe spinal cord injury (SCI). Regenerative rehabilitation may be leveraged to promote regeneration of the spinal cord tissue, and promote reorganization of the regenerated neural pathways and intact spinal circuits for better functional recovery for SCI. Conductive biomaterials may be a linchpin that empowers the synergy between regenerative medicine and rehabilitation approaches, as electrical stimulation applied to the spinal cord could facilitate neural reorganization. In this review, we discuss current regenerative medicine approaches in clinical trials and the rehabilitation, or neuromodulation, approaches for SCI, along with their respective translational limitations. Furthermore, we review the translational potential, in a surgical context, of conductive biomaterials (e.g., conductive polymers, carbon-based materials, metallic nanoparticle-based materials) as they pertain to SCI. While pre-formed scaffolds may be difficult to translate to human contusion SCIs, injectable composites that contain blended conductive components and can form within the injury may be more translational. However, given that there are currently no in vivo SCI studies that evaluated conductive materials combined with rehabilitation approaches, we discuss several limitations of conductive biomaterials, including demonstrating safety and efficacy, that will need to be addressed in the future for conductive biomaterials to become SCI therapeutics. Even so, the use of conductive biomaterials creates a synergistic opportunity to merge the fields of regenerative medicine and rehabilitation and redefine what regenerative rehabilitation means for the spinal cord. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: For spinal cord injury (SCI), the individual approaches of regenerative medicine and rehabilitation are insufficient to fully restore functional recovery; however, the goal of regenerative rehabilitation is to combine these two disparate fields to maximize the functional outcomes. Concepts similar to regenerative rehabilitation for SCI have been discussed in several reviews, but for the first time, this review considers how conductive biomaterials may synergize the two approaches. We cover current regenerative medicine and rehabilitation approaches for SCI, and the translational advantages and disadvantages, in a surgical context, of conductive biomaterials used in biomedical applications that may be additionally applied to SCI. Furthermore, we identify the current limitations and translational challenges for conductive biomaterials before they may become therapeutics for SCI.
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Advances in Electrospun Nerve Guidance Conduits for Engineering Neural Regeneration. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14020219. [PMID: 35213952 PMCID: PMC8876219 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14020219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Injuries to the peripheral nervous system result in devastating consequences with loss of motor and sensory function and lifelong impairments. Current treatments have largely relied on surgical procedures, including nerve autografts to repair damaged nerves. Despite improvements to the surgical procedures over the years, the clinical success of nerve autografts is limited by fundamental issues, such as low functionality and mismatching between the damaged and donor nerves. While peripheral nerves can regenerate to some extent, the resultant outcomes are often disappointing, particularly for serious injuries, and the ongoing loss of function due to poor nerve regeneration is a serious public health problem worldwide. Thus, a successful therapeutic modality to bring functional recovery is urgently needed. With advances in three-dimensional cell culturing, nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) have emerged as a promising strategy for improving functional outcomes. Therefore, they offer a potential therapeutic alternative to nerve autografts. NGCs are tubular biostructures to bridge nerve injury sites via orienting axonal growth in an organized fashion as well as supplying a supportively appropriate microenvironment. Comprehensive NGC creation requires fundamental considerations of various aspects, including structure design, extracellular matrix components and cell composition. With these considerations, the production of an NGC that mimics the endogenous extracellular matrix structure can enhance neuron–NGC interactions and thereby promote regeneration and restoration of function in the target area. The use of electrospun fibrous substrates has a high potential to replicate the native extracellular matrix structure. With recent advances in electrospinning, it is now possible to generate numerous different biomimetic features within the NGCs. This review explores the use of electrospinning for the regeneration of the nervous system and discusses the main requirements, challenges and advances in developing and applying the electrospun NGC in the clinical practice of nerve injuries.
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Hu X, Xu Y, Xu Y, Li Y, Guo J. Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials in Peripheral Nerve Repair and Reconstruction. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-9374-7_30-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Kasper M, Ellenbogen B, Hardy R, Cydis M, Mojica-Santiago J, Afridi A, Spearman BS, Singh I, Kuliasha CA, Atkinson E, Otto KJ, Judy JW, Rinaldi-Ramos C, Schmidt CE. Development of a magnetically aligned regenerative tissue-engineered electronic nerve interface for peripheral nerve applications. Biomaterials 2021; 279:121212. [PMID: 34717196 PMCID: PMC9036633 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.121212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Peripheral nerve injuries can be debilitating to motor and sensory function, with severe cases often resulting in complete limb amputation. Over the past two decades, prosthetic limb technology has rapidly advanced to provide users with crude motor control of up to 20° of freedom; however, the nerve-interfacing technology required to provide high movement selectivity has not progressed at the same rate. The work presented here focuses on the development of a magnetically aligned regenerative tissue-engineered electronic nerve interface (MARTEENI) that combines polyimide "threads" encapsulated within a magnetically aligned hydrogel scaffold. The technology exploits tissue-engineered strategies to address concerns over traditional peripheral nerve interfaces including poor axonal sampling through the nerve and rigid substrates. A magnetically templated hydrogel is used to physically support the polyimide threads while also promoting regeneration in close proximity to the electrode sites on the polyimide. This work demonstrates the utility of magnetic templating for use in tuning the mechanical properties of hydrogel scaffolds to match the stiffness of native nerve tissue while providing an aligned substrate for Schwann cell migration in vitro. MARTEENI devices were fabricated and implanted within a 5-mm-long rat sciatic-nerve transection model to assess regeneration at 6 and 12 weeks. MARTEENI devices do not disrupt tissue remodeling and show axon densities equivalent to fresh tissue controls around the polyimide substrates. Devices are observed to have attenuated foreign-body responses around the polyimide threads. It is expected that future studies with functional MARTEENI devices will be able to record and stimulate single axons with high selectivity and low stimulation regimes.
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- Mary Kasper
- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, 1275 Center Dr. JG56, P.O. Box 116131, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, P.O. Box 117200, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida, 549 Gale Lemerand Dr., P.O. Box 116400, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, 1275 Center Dr. JG56, P.O. Box 116131, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, 1275 Center Dr. JG56, P.O. Box 116131, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, P.O. Box 117200, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, 1275 Center Dr. JG56, P.O. Box 116131, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, 1030 Center Dr., P.O. Box 116005, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida, 968 Center Dr., Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, 1149 Newell Dr. L1-100, P.O. Box 100244, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, 1275 Center Dr. JG56, P.O. Box 116131, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida, 549 Gale Lemerand Dr., P.O. Box 116400, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA; Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida, 968 Center Dr., Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA; Department of Neuroscience, 1149 Newell Dr. L1-100, P.O. Box 100244, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA; Department of Neurology, 1149 Newell Dr. L3-100, P.O. Box 100236, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida, 968 Center Dr., Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, 1275 Center Dr. JG56, P.O. Box 116131, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA; Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, P.O. Box 117200, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, 1275 Center Dr. JG56, P.O. Box 116131, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA.
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Friedrich RP, Cicha I, Alexiou C. Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11092337. [PMID: 34578651 PMCID: PMC8466586 DOI: 10.3390/nano11092337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In recent years, many promising nanotechnological approaches to biomedical research have been developed in order to increase implementation of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering in clinical practice. In the meantime, the use of nanomaterials for the regeneration of diseased or injured tissues is considered advantageous in most areas of medicine. In particular, for the treatment of cardiovascular, osteochondral and neurological defects, but also for the recovery of functions of other organs such as kidney, liver, pancreas, bladder, urethra and for wound healing, nanomaterials are increasingly being developed that serve as scaffolds, mimic the extracellular matrix and promote adhesion or differentiation of cells. This review focuses on the latest developments in regenerative medicine, in which iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) play a crucial role for tissue engineering and cell therapy. IONPs are not only enabling the use of non-invasive observation methods to monitor the therapy, but can also accelerate and enhance regeneration, either thanks to their inherent magnetic properties or by functionalization with bioactive or therapeutic compounds, such as drugs, enzymes and growth factors. In addition, the presence of magnetic fields can direct IONP-labeled cells specifically to the site of action or induce cell differentiation into a specific cell type through mechanotransduction.
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Powell R, Eleftheriadou D, Kellaway S, Phillips JB. Natural Biomaterials as Instructive Engineered Microenvironments That Direct Cellular Function in Peripheral Nerve Tissue Engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:674473. [PMID: 34113607 PMCID: PMC8185204 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.674473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Nerve tissue function and regeneration depend on precise and well-synchronised spatial and temporal control of biological, physical, and chemotactic cues, which are provided by cellular components and the surrounding extracellular matrix. Therefore, natural biomaterials currently used in peripheral nerve tissue engineering are selected on the basis that they can act as instructive extracellular microenvironments. Despite emerging knowledge regarding cell-matrix interactions, the exact mechanisms through which these biomaterials alter the behaviour of the host and implanted cells, including neurons, Schwann cells and immune cells, remain largely unclear. Here, we review some of the physical processes by which natural biomaterials mimic the function of the extracellular matrix and regulate cellular behaviour. We also highlight some representative cases of controllable cell microenvironments developed by combining cell biology and tissue engineering principles.
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- Rebecca Powell
- UCL Centre for Nerve Engineering, University College London, London, United Kingdom.,Department of Pharmacology, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- UCL Centre for Nerve Engineering, University College London, London, United Kingdom.,Department of Pharmacology, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, London, United Kingdom.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- UCL Centre for Nerve Engineering, University College London, London, United Kingdom.,Department of Pharmacology, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- UCL Centre for Nerve Engineering, University College London, London, United Kingdom.,Department of Pharmacology, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Gang F, Jiang L, Xiao Y, Zhang J, Sun X. Multi‐functional magnetic hydrogel: Design strategies and applications. NANO SELECT 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/nano.202100139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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- Fangli Gang
- Department of Biology Xinzhou Teachers University Xinzhou Shanxi 034000 China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Ministry of Education of China School of Materials Science and Engineering Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Department of Biology Xinzhou Teachers University Xinzhou Shanxi 034000 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas and College of Chemistry & Pharmacy Northwest A&F University Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Ministry of Education of China School of Materials Science and Engineering Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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Anik MI, Hossain MK, Hossain I, Mahfuz AMUB, Rahman MT, Ahmed I. Recent progress of magnetic nanoparticles in biomedical applications: A review. NANO SELECT 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/nano.202000162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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- Muzahidul I. Anik
- Chemical Engineering University of Rhode Island Kingston Rhode Island 02881 USA
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Science Kyushu University Fukuoka 816–8580 Japan
- Atomic Energy Research Establishment Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission Dhaka 1349 Bangladesh
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing Louisiana Tech University Ruston Louisiana 71270 USA
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- Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering University of Development Alternative Dhaka 1209 Bangladesh
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- Materials Science and Engineering University of Rajshahi Rajshahi 6205 Bangladesh
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- Chemical Engineering University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Ohio 45221 USA
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Pepelanova I. Tunable Hydrogels: Introduction to the World of Smart Materials for Biomedical Applications. ADVANCES IN BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING/BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 178:1-35. [PMID: 33903929 DOI: 10.1007/10_2021_168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Hydrogels are hydrated polymers that are able to mimic many of the properties of living tissues. For this reason, they have become a popular choice of biomaterial in many biomedical applications including tissue engineering, drug delivery, and biosensing. The physical and biological requirements placed on hydrogels in these contexts are numerous and require a tunable material, which can be adapted to meet these demands. Tunability is defined as the use of knowledge-based tools to manipulate material properties in the desired direction. Engineering of suitable mechanical properties and integrating bioactivity are two major aspects of modern hydrogel design. Beyond these basic features, hydrogels can be tuned to respond to specific environmental cues and external stimuli, which are provided by surrounding cells or by the end user (patient, clinician, or researcher). This turns tunable hydrogels into stimulus-responsive smart materials, which are able to display adaptable and dynamic properties. In this book chapter, we will first shortly cover the foundation of hydrogel tunability, related to mechanical properties and biological functionality. Then, we will move on to stimulus-responsive hydrogel systems and describe their basic design, as well as give examples of their application in diverse biomedical fields. As both the understanding of underlying biological mechanisms and our engineering capacity mature, even more sophisticated tunable hydrogels addressing specific therapeutic goals will be developed.
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- Iliyana Pepelanova
- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Leibniz University of Hannover, Hanover, Germany.
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Kasper M, Deister C, Beck F, Schmidt CE. Bench-to-Bedside Lessons Learned: Commercialization of an Acellular Nerve Graft. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e2000174. [PMID: 32583574 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202000174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Peripheral nerve injury can result in debilitating outcomes including loss of function and neuropathic pain. Although nerve repair research and therapeutic development are widely studied, translation of these ideas into clinical interventions has not occurred at the same rate. At the turn of this century, approaches to peripheral nerve repair have included microsurgical techniques, hollow conduits, and autologous nerve grafts. These methods provide satisfactory results; however, they possess numerous limitations that can prevent effective surgical treatment. Commercialization of Avance, a processed nerve allograft, sought to address limitations of earlier approaches by providing an off-the-shelf alternative to hollow conduits while maintaining many proregenerative properties of autologous grafts. Since its launch in 2007, Avance has changed the landscape of the nerve repair market and is used to treat tens of thousands of patients. Although Avance has become an important addition to surgeon and patient clinical options, the product's journey from bench to bedside took over 20 years with many research and commercialization challenges. This article reviews the events that have brought a processed nerve allograft from the laboratory bench to the patient bedside. Additionally, this review provides a perspective on lessons and considerations that can assist in translation of future medical products.
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- Mary Kasper
- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of Florida Gainesville FL 32611 USA
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of Florida Gainesville FL 32611 USA
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