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Cecuda-Adamczewska V, Romanik-Chruścielewska A, Kosowska K, Łukasiewicz N, Sokołowska I, Korycka P, Florys-Jankowska K, Zakrzewska A, Wszoła M, Klak M. Characterization of a Chimeric Resilin-Elastin Structural Protein Dedicated to 3D Bioprinting as a Bioink Component. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:749. [PMID: 38727343 PMCID: PMC11085090 DOI: 10.3390/nano14090749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
Abstract
In this study we propose to use for bioprinting a bioink enriched with a recombinant RE15mR protein with a molecular weight of 26 kDa, containing functional sequences derived from resilin and elastin. The resulting protein also contains RGD sequences in its structure, as well as a metalloproteinase cleavage site, allowing positive interaction with the cells seeded on the construct and remodeling the structure of this protein in situ. The described protein is produced in a prokaryotic expression system using an E. coli bacterial strain and purified by a process using a unique combination of known methods not previously used for recombinant elastin-like proteins. The positive effect of RE15mR on the mechanical, physico-chemical, and biological properties of the print is shown in the attached results. The addition of RE15mR to the bioink resulted in improved mechanical and physicochemical properties and promoted the habitation of the prints by cells of the L-929 line.
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- Violetta Cecuda-Adamczewska
- Foundation of Research and Science Development, 01-424 Warsaw, Poland; (A.R.-C.); (K.K.); (N.Ł.); (I.S.); (P.K.); (K.F.-J.)
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- Foundation of Research and Science Development, 01-424 Warsaw, Poland; (A.R.-C.); (K.K.); (N.Ł.); (I.S.); (P.K.); (K.F.-J.)
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- Foundation of Research and Science Development, 01-424 Warsaw, Poland; (A.R.-C.); (K.K.); (N.Ł.); (I.S.); (P.K.); (K.F.-J.)
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- Foundation of Research and Science Development, 01-424 Warsaw, Poland; (A.R.-C.); (K.K.); (N.Ł.); (I.S.); (P.K.); (K.F.-J.)
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- Foundation of Research and Science Development, 01-424 Warsaw, Poland; (A.R.-C.); (K.K.); (N.Ł.); (I.S.); (P.K.); (K.F.-J.)
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- Foundation of Research and Science Development, 01-424 Warsaw, Poland; (A.R.-C.); (K.K.); (N.Ł.); (I.S.); (P.K.); (K.F.-J.)
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- Polbionica Ltd., 01-424 Warsaw, Poland; (A.Z.); (M.W.)
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- Polbionica Ltd., 01-424 Warsaw, Poland; (A.Z.); (M.W.)
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Sambani K, Kontomaris SV, Yova D. Atomic Force Microscopy Imaging of Elastin Nanofibers Self-Assembly. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:4313. [PMID: 37374496 DOI: 10.3390/ma16124313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Elastin is an extracellular matrix protein, providing elasticity to the organs, such as skin, blood vessels, lungs and elastic ligaments, presenting self-assembling ability to form elastic fibers. The elastin protein, as a component of elastin fibers, is one of the major proteins found in connective tissue and is responsible for the elasticity of tissues. It provides resilience to the human body, assembled as a continuous mesh of fibers that require to be deformed repetitively and reversibly. Thus, it is of great importance to investigate the development of the nanostructural surface of elastin-based biomaterials. The purpose of this research was to image the self-assembling process of elastin fiber structure under different experimental parameters such as suspension medium, elastin concentration, temperature of stock suspension and time interval after the preparation of the stock suspension. atomic force microscopy (AFM) was applied in order to investigate how different experimental parameters affected fiber development and morphology. The results demonstrated that through altering a number of experimental parameters, it was possible to affect the self-assembly procedure of elastin fibers from nanofibers and the formation of elastin nanostructured mesh consisting of naturally occurring fibers. Further clarification of the contribution of different parameters on fibril formation will enable the design and control of elastin-based nanobiomaterials with predetermined characteristics.
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- Kyriaki Sambani
- Biomedical Optics and Applied Biophysics Laboratory, Division of Electromagnetics, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrooptics and Electronic Materials, National Technical University of Athens, 9, Iroon Polytechniou, 15780 Athens, Greece
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- Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Metropolitan College, 15125 Athens, Greece
- BioNanoTec Ltd., 2404 Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Biomedical Optics and Applied Biophysics Laboratory, Division of Electromagnetics, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrooptics and Electronic Materials, National Technical University of Athens, 9, Iroon Polytechniou, 15780 Athens, Greece
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Camponogara F, Zanotti F, Trentini M, Tiengo E, Zanolla I, Pishavar E, Soliani E, Scatto M, Gargiulo P, Zambito Y, De Luca S, Ferroni L, Zavan B. Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine in Italy: Brief State of the Art of the Principal Research Centers. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158245. [PMID: 35897825 PMCID: PMC9368060 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Regenerative medicine is the branch of medicine that effectively uses stem cell therapy and tissue engineering strategies to guide the healing or replacement of damaged tissues or organs. A crucial element is undoubtedly the biomaterial that guides biological events to restore tissue continuity. The polymers, natural or synthetic, find wide application thanks to their great adaptability. In fact, they can be used as principal components, coatings or vehicles to functionalize several biomaterials. There are many leading centers for the research and development of biomaterials in Italy. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the current state of the art on polymer research for regenerative medicine purposes. The last five years of scientific production of the main Italian research centers has been screened to analyze the current advancement in tissue engineering in order to highlight inputs for the development of novel biomaterials and strategies.
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- Francesca Camponogara
- Translational Medicine Department, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (F.C.); (F.Z.); (M.T.); (E.T.); (E.P.)
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- Translational Medicine Department, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (F.C.); (F.Z.); (M.T.); (E.T.); (E.P.)
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- Translational Medicine Department, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (F.C.); (F.Z.); (M.T.); (E.T.); (E.P.)
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- Translational Medicine Department, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (F.C.); (F.Z.); (M.T.); (E.T.); (E.P.)
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- Medical Sciences Department, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Translational Medicine Department, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (F.C.); (F.Z.); (M.T.); (E.T.); (E.P.)
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- Bioengineering Department, Imperial College London, London SW7 2BX, UK;
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172 Venezia, Italy;
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- Institute for Biomedical and Neural Engineering, Reykjavík University, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland;
- Department of Science, Landspítali, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Chemical Department, University of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy;
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- Unit of Naples, Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems, National Research Council, Via P. Castellino 111, 80131 Napoli, Italy;
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- Maria Cecilia Hospital, GVM Care & Research, 48033 Cotignola, Italy;
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- Translational Medicine Department, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (F.C.); (F.Z.); (M.T.); (E.T.); (E.P.)
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Wanasingha N, Dutta NK, Choudhury NR. Emerging bioadhesives: from traditional bioactive and bioinert to a new biomimetic protein-based approach. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 296:102521. [PMID: 34534751 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2021.102521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Bioadhesives have reached significant milestones over the past two decades. Research has shown not only to produce adhesives capable of adhering to dry tissue but recently wet tissue as well. However, most bioadhesives developed have exhibited high adhesion strength yet lack other properties required for versatility in application, such as elasticity, biocompatibility and biodegradability. Adapting from limitations met from early bioadhesives and meeting the current demand allows novel bioadhesives to reach new milestones for the future. In this review, we overview the progression and variations of bioadhesives, current trends, characterisation techniques and conclude with future perspectives for bioadhesives for tissue engineering applications.
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- Nisal Wanasingha
- School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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Yu S, Gao L, Li R, Fu C, Meng W, Wang L, Li L. Ultrasensitive mercury ion and biothiol detection based on Dansyl-His-Pro-Gly-Asp-NH 2 fluorescent sensor. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 250:119246. [PMID: 33281091 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2020.119246] [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: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Mercury is an environmental contaminant, which is highly toxic even at extremely low concentrations. Long-term accumulation of mercury in human body will damage the central nervous system or digestive tract system. Here, a new fluorescent chemical sensor Dansyl-His-Pro-Gly-Asp-NH2 (D-P4) was synthesized for the determination of Hg2+. The D-P4 sensor exhibits excellent selectivity and sensitivity to Hg2+ in aqueous solution with a 'turn-off' fluorescence response. Furthermore, D-P4-Hg system displays a good 'turn-on' fluorescence response to biothiols. The calculated binding constant for the 1:1 complex of D-P4 with Hg2 + is 1.07 × 105 M-1, which also confirms the high affinity of D-P4 for Hg2+. Results indicate that the detection limit of D-P4 for Hg2+ is 61.0 nM, and that of D-P4-Hg system for Cys is as low as 80.0 nM.
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- Shuaibing Yu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- Zhong Yuan Academy of Biological Medicine, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China.
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Fiorati A, Bellingeri A, Punta C, Corsi I, Venditti I. Silver Nanoparticles for Water Pollution Monitoring and Treatments: Ecosafety Challenge and Cellulose-Based Hybrids Solution. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1635. [PMID: 32717864 PMCID: PMC7465245 DOI: 10.3390/polym12081635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used as engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in many advanced nanotechnologies, due to their versatile, easy and cheap preparations combined with peculiar chemical-physical properties. Their increased production and integration in environmental applications including water treatment raise concerns for their impact on humans and the environment. An eco-design strategy that makes it possible to combine the best material performances with no risk for the natural ecosystems and living beings has been recently proposed. This review envisages potential hybrid solutions of AgNPs for water pollution monitoring and remediation to satisfy their successful, environmentally safe (ecosafe) application. Being extremely efficient in pollutants sensing and degradation, their ecosafe application can be achieved in combination with polymeric-based materials, especially with cellulose, by following an eco-design approach. In fact, (AgNPs)-cellulose hybrids have the double advantage of being easily produced using recycled material, with low costs and possible reuse, and of being ecosafe, if properly designed. An updated view of the use and prospects of these advanced hybrids AgNP-based materials is provided, which will surely speed their environmental application with consequent significant economic and environmental impact.
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- Andrea Fiorati
- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “G. Natta” and INSTM Local Unit, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, I-20133 Milano, Italy; (A.F.); (C.P.)
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- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences and INSTM Local Unit, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (A.B.); (I.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “G. Natta” and INSTM Local Unit, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, I-20133 Milano, Italy; (A.F.); (C.P.)
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- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences and INSTM Local Unit, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (A.B.); (I.C.)
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- Department of Sciences, Roma Tre University of Rome, via della Vasca Navale 79, 00146 Rome, Italy
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