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熊 俊, 冯 龙, 刘 宝, 王 欣. [Research progress of methylcellulose-based thermosensitive hydrogels applied in biomedical field]. SHENG WU YI XUE GONG CHENG XUE ZA ZHI = JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING = SHENGWU YIXUE GONGCHENGXUE ZAZHI 2024; 41:199-204. [PMID: 38403622 PMCID: PMC10894736 DOI: 10.7507/1001-5515.202303022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
Abstract
Methylcellulose is a semi-flexible cellulose ether derivative, whose hydrogels are thermosensitive and reversible, with good biocompatibility and adjustable function, and its application has attracted much attention in the biomedical field. In this paper, the application of methylcellulose-based thermo-sensitive hydrogels in biomedical field was reviewed. Based on the mechanism of gelation and influencing factors of methylcellulose, this paper focused on the recent advances in biomedical applications of methylcellulose-based hydrogels, including drug delivery, regenerative medicine, and other related fields. The current achievements in these fields were summarized in the form of lists in this paper to provide ideas and tendencies for future research. Finally, the future development of multifunctional methylcellulose-based hydrogel materials with improved performance was also discussed.
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Affiliation(s)
- 俊婷 熊
- 上海理工大学 健康科学与工程学院(上海 200093)School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
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- 上海理工大学 健康科学与工程学院(上海 200093)School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
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- 上海理工大学 健康科学与工程学院(上海 200093)School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
- 上海市生物资源低温保存技术服务平台(上海 200093)Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
- 上海市肿瘤能量治疗技术与器械协同创新中心(上海 200093)Shanghai Co-Innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
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- 上海理工大学 健康科学与工程学院(上海 200093)School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
- 上海市生物资源低温保存技术服务平台(上海 200093)Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
- 上海市肿瘤能量治疗技术与器械协同创新中心(上海 200093)Shanghai Co-Innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
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Slavkova M, Lazov C, Spassova I, Kovacheva D, Tibi IPE, Stefanova D, Tzankova V, Petrov PD, Yoncheva K. Formulation of Budesonide-Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles into Hydrogels for Local Therapy of Atopic Dermatitis. Gels 2024; 10:79. [PMID: 38275852 PMCID: PMC10815368 DOI: 10.3390/gels10010079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Budesonide is a mineral corticoid applied in the local therapy of pediatric atopic dermatitis. Unfortunately, its dermal administration is hindered by the concomitant adverse effects and its physicochemical properties. The characteristic pH change in the atopic lesions can be utilized for the preparation of a pH-sensitive nanocarrier. In this view, the formulation of Eudragit L 100 nanoparticles as a budesonide delivery platform could provide more efficient release to the desired site, improve its penetration, and subsequently lower the undesired effects. In this study, budesonide-loaded Eudragit L100 nanoparticles were prepared via the nanoprecipitation method (mean diameter 57 nm, -31.2 mV, and approx. 90% encapsulation efficiency). Their safety was proven by cytotoxicity assays on the HaCaT keratinocyte cell line. Further, the drug-loaded nanoparticles were incorporated into two types of hydrogels based on methylcellulose or Pluronic F127. The formulated hydrogels were characterized with respect to their pH, occlusion, rheology, penetration, spreadability, and drug release. In conclusion, the developed hydrogels containing budesonide-loaded nanoparticles showed promising potential for the pediatric treatment of atopic dermatitis.
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- Marta Slavkova
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria (I.P.-E.T.); (D.S.); (V.T.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria (I.P.-E.T.); (D.S.); (V.T.)
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (I.S.); (D.K.)
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (I.S.); (D.K.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria (I.P.-E.T.); (D.S.); (V.T.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria (I.P.-E.T.); (D.S.); (V.T.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria (I.P.-E.T.); (D.S.); (V.T.)
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- Institute of Polymers, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Akad. G. Bonchev Str. 103A, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria (I.P.-E.T.); (D.S.); (V.T.)
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Niemczyk-Soczynska B, Kolbuk D, Mikulowski G, Ciechomska IA, Sajkiewicz P. Methylcellulose/agarose hydrogel loaded with short electrospun PLLA/laminin fibers as an injectable scaffold for tissue engineering/3D cell culture model for tumour therapies. RSC Adv 2023; 13:11889-11902. [PMID: 37077262 PMCID: PMC10107725 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00851g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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This research aimed at designing and fabricating a smart thermosensitive injectable methylcellulose/agarose hydrogel system loaded with short electrospun bioactive PLLA/laminin fibers as a scaffold for tissue engineering applications or 3D cell culture models. Considering ECM-mimicking morphology and chemical composition, such a scaffold is capable of ensuring a hospitable environment for cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. Its viscoelastic properties are beneficial from the practical perspective of minimally invasive materials that are introduced to the body via injection. Viscosity studies showed the shear-thinning character of MC/AGR hydrogels enabling the potential injection ability of highly viscous materials. Injectability tests showed that by tuning the injection rate, even a high amount of short fibers loaded inside of hydrogel could be efficiently injected into the tissue. Biological studies showed the non-toxic character of composite material with excellent viability, attachment, spreading, and proliferation of fibroblasts and glioma cells. These findings indicate that MC/AGR hydrogel loaded with short PLLA/laminin fibers is a promising biomaterial for both tissue engineering applications and 3D tumor culture models.
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- Beata Niemczyk-Soczynska
- Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Pawinskiego 5b St. 02-106 Warsaw Poland
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- Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Pawinskiego 5b St. 02-106 Warsaw Poland
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- Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Pawinskiego 5b St. 02-106 Warsaw Poland
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- Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS 3 Pasteur Street 02-093 Warsaw Poland
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- Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Pawinskiego 5b St. 02-106 Warsaw Poland
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Nichifor M. Role of Hydrophobic Associations in Self-Healing Hydrogels Based on Amphiphilic Polysaccharides. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15051065. [PMID: 36904306 PMCID: PMC10005649 DOI: 10.3390/polym15051065] [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: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Self-healing hydrogels have the ability to recover their original properties after the action of an external stress, due to presence in their structure of reversible chemical or physical cross-links. The physical cross-links lead to supramolecular hydrogels stabilized by hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic associations, electrostatic interactions, or host-guest interactions. Hydrophobic associations of amphiphilic polymers can provide self-healing hydrogels with good mechanical properties, and can also add more functionalities to these hydrogels by creating hydrophobic microdomains inside the hydrogels. This review highlights the main general advantages brought by hydrophobic associations in the design of self-healing hydrogels, with a focus on hydrogels based on biocompatible and biodegradable amphiphilic polysaccharides.
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- Marieta Nichifor
- Department of Natural Polymers, Bioactive and Biocompatible Materials, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Aleea Grigore Ghica Voda 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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Zaszczyńska A, Niemczyk-Soczynska B, Sajkiewicz P. A Comprehensive Review of Electrospun Fibers, 3D-Printed Scaffolds, and Hydrogels for Cancer Therapies. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14235278. [PMID: 36501672 PMCID: PMC9736375 DOI: 10.3390/polym14235278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Anticancer therapies and regenerative medicine are being developed to destroy tumor cells, as well as remodel, replace, and support injured organs and tissues. Nowadays, a suitable three-dimensional structure of the scaffold and the type of cells used are crucial for creating bio-inspired organs and tissues. The materials used in medicine are made of non-degradable and degradable biomaterials and can serve as drug carriers. Developing flexible and properly targeted drug carrier systems is crucial for tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and novel cancer treatment strategies. This review is focused on presenting innovative biomaterials, i.e., electrospun nanofibers, 3D-printed scaffolds, and hydrogels as a novel approach for anticancer treatments which are still under development and awaiting thorough optimization.
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Niemczyk-Soczynska B, Gradys A, Kolbuk D, Krzton-Maziopa A, Rogujski P, Stanaszek L, Lukomska B, Sajkiewicz P. A methylcellulose/agarose hydrogel as an innovative scaffold for tissue engineering. RSC Adv 2022; 12:26882-26894. [PMID: 36320849 PMCID: PMC9490780 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra04841h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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In situ crosslinked materials are the main interests of both scientific and industrial research. Methylcellulose (MC) aqueous solution is one of the representatives that belongs to this family of thermosensitive materials. At room temperature, MC is a liquid whereupon during temperature increase up to 37 °C, it crosslinks physically and turns into a hydrogel. This feature makes it unique, especially for tissue engineering applications. However, the crosslinking rate of MC alone is relatively slow considering tissue engineering expectations. According to these expectations, the crosslinking should take place slowly enough to allow for complete injection and fill the injury avoiding clogging in the needle, and simultanously, it should be sufficiently fast to prevent it from relocation from the lesion. One of the methods to overcome this problem is MC blending with another substance that increases the crosslinking rate of MC. In these studies, we used agarose (AGR). These studies aim to investigate the effect of different AGR amounts on MC crosslinking kinetics, and thermal, viscoelastic, and biological properties. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) measurements proved that AGR addition accelerates the beginning of MC crosslinking. This phenomenon resulted from AGR's greater affinity to water, which is crucial in this particular crosslinking part. In vitro tests, carried out using the L929 fibroblast line and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), confirmed that most of the hydrogel samples were non-cytotoxic in contact with extracts and directly with cells. Not only does this type of thermosensitive hydrogel system provide excellent mechanical and biological cues but also its stimuli-responsive character provides more novel functionalities for designing innovative scaffold/cell delivery systems for tissue engineering applications.
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- Beata Niemczyk-Soczynska
- Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Pawinskiego 5b St., 02-106 Warsaw Poland
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- Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Pawinskiego 5b St., 02-106 Warsaw Poland
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- Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Pawinskiego 5b St., 02-106 Warsaw Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology Noakowskiego 3 St. 00-664 Warsaw Poland
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- NeuroRepair Department, Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences 5 Pawinskiego St. 02-106 Warsaw Poland
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- NeuroRepair Department, Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences 5 Pawinskiego St. 02-106 Warsaw Poland
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- NeuroRepair Department, Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences 5 Pawinskiego St. 02-106 Warsaw Poland
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- Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences Pawinskiego 5b St., 02-106 Warsaw Poland
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