Cyborg and Bionic Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Microvasculature
plays
a
crucial
role
in
human
physiology
and
is
closely
related
to
various
diseases.
Building
vitro
vascular
networks
essential
for
studying
tissue
behavior
with
repeatable
morphology
signaling
conditions.
Engineered
3D
microvascular
network
models,
developed
through
advanced
microfluidic-based
techniques,
provide
accurate
reproducible
platforms
the
microvasculature
vitro,
an
component
designing
organ-on-chips
achieve
greater
biological
relevance.
By
optimizing
microstructure
of
microfluidic
devices
mimic
vivo
microenvironment,
organ-specific
models
healthy
pathological
tissues
can
be
created.
This
review
summarizes
recent
advancements
strategies
constructing
devices.
It
discusses
static
vascularization
chips’
classification,
structural
characteristics,
techniques
used
build
them:
growing
blood
vessels
on
chips
either
or
dynamic,
grown
microchannels,
elastic
membranes,
hydrogels.
Finally,
paper
application
scenarios
key
technical
issues
existing
chips.
also
explores
potential
novel
organoid
chip
approach
that
combines
organoids
organ
generate
better
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(15)
Published: March 24, 2022
Kidney
organoids
derived
from
human
pluripotent
stem
cells
(hPSCs)
have
extensive
potential
for
disease
modelling
and
regenerative
medicine.
However,
the
limited
vascularization
immaturity
of
kidney
been
still
remained
to
overcome.
Extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
can
provide
mechanical
support
a
biochemical
microenvironment
cell
growth
differentiation.
Here
in
vitro
methods
using
decellularized
extracellular
(dECM)
hydrogel
culture
hPSC-derived
organoids,
which
vascular
network
their
own
endothelial
cells,
are
reported.
Single-cell
transcriptomics
reveal
that
vascularized
cultured
dECM
more
mature
patterns
glomerular
development
higher
similarity
than
those
without
dECM.
Differentiation
α-galactosidase
A
(GLA)-knock-out
hPSCs
generated
CRISPR/Cas9
into
by
method
efficiently
recapitulate
Fabry
nephropathy
with
vasculopathy.
Transplantation
mouse
accelerates
recruitment
host
maintains
integrity
organized
slit
diaphragm-like
structures
The
methodology
inducing
maturation
be
applied
studies
development,
modeling,
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: July 1, 2024
The
applications
of
hydrogels
have
expanded
significantly
due
to
their
versatile,
highly
tunable
properties
and
breakthroughs
in
biomaterial
technologies.
In
this
review,
we
cover
the
major
achievements
potential
therapeutic
applications,
focusing
primarily
on
two
areas:
emerging
cell-based
therapies
promising
non-cell
modalities.
Within
context
cell
therapy,
discuss
capacity
overcome
existing
translational
challenges
faced
by
mainstream
therapy
paradigms,
provide
a
detailed
discussion
advantages
principal
design
considerations
for
boosting
efficacy
as
well
list
specific
examples
different
disease
scenarios.
We
then
explore
drug
delivery,
physical
intervention
therapies,
other
areas
(e.g.,
bioadhesives,
artificial
tissues,
biosensors),
emphasizing
utility
beyond
mere
delivery
vehicles.
Additionally,
complement
our
latest
progress
clinical
application
outline
future
research
directions,
particularly
terms
integration
with
advanced
biomanufacturing
This
review
aims
present
comprehensive
view
critical
insights
into
selection
both
tailored
meet
requirements
diverse
diseases
situations.
Journal of Functional Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 240 - 240
Published: Nov. 14, 2022
The
multidisciplinary
fields
of
tissue
engineering
and
regenerative
medicine
have
the
potential
to
revolutionize
practise
through
abilities
repair,
regenerate,
or
replace
tissues
organs
with
functional
engineered
constructs.
To
this
end,
combines
scaffolding
materials
cells
biologically
active
molecules
into
constructs
appropriate
structures
properties
for
tissue/organ
regeneration,
where
biomolecules
are
keys
mimic
native
extracellular
matrix
(ECM).
For
this,
one
emerging
way
is
decellularize
ECM
suitable
for,
directly
in
combination
other
materials,
creating
Over
past
decade,
decellularized
(or
dECM)
has
greatly
facilitated
advance
medicine,
while
being
challenged
many
ways.
This
article
reviews
recent
development
dECM
a
focus
on
preparation
along
its
influence
cell
culture,
modification
use
as
material,
novel
techniques
trends
processing
We
highlight
success
vitro,
vivo,
clinical
applications
further
identify
key
issues
challenges
involved,
discussion
future
research
directions.
Biofabrication,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 034104 - 034104
Published: May 26, 2023
Abstract
Despite
encouraging
progress
in
the
development
of
vitro
cancer
models,
models
that
simultaneously
recapitulate
complexity
tumor
microenvironment
and
its
diverse
cellular
components
genetic
properties
remain
lacking.
Here,
an
advanced
vascularized
lung
(LC)
model
is
proposed,
which
includes
patient-derived
LC
organoids
(LCOs),
fibroblasts,
perfusable
vessels
using
3D
bioprinting
technology.
To
better
biochemical
composition
native
tissues,
a
porcine
lung-derived
decellularized
extracellular
matrix
(LudECM)
hydrogel
was
produced
to
offer
physical
cues
cells
microenvironment.
In
particular,
idiopathic
pulmonary
fibrosis-derived
fibroblasts
were
used
implement
fibrotic
niches
similar
actual
human
fibrosis.
It
shown
they
increased
cell
proliferation
expression
drug
resistance-related
genes
LCOs
with
addition,
changes
resistance
sensitizing
targeted
anti-cancer
drugs
fibrosis
significantly
greater
LudECM
than
Matrigel.
Therefore,
assessment
responsiveness
can
help
determine
appropriate
therapy
for
patients
accompanied
by
Furthermore,
it
expected
this
approach
could
be
utilized
therapies
or
identification
biomarkers
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(14)
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Stem
cell-derived
kidney
organoids
contain
nephron
segments
that
recapitulate
morphological
and
functional
aspects
of
the
human
kidney.
However,
directed
differentiation
protocols
for
are
largely
conducted
using
biochemical
signals
to
control
differentiation.
Here,
hypothesis
mechanical
regulate
nephrogenesis
is
investigated
in
3D
culture
by
encapsulating
within
viscoelastic
alginate
hydrogels
with
varying
rates
stress
relaxation.
Tubular
significantly
more
convoluted
differentiated
when
compared
those
suspension
culture.
Hydrogel
viscoelasticity
regulates
spatial
distribution
differentiating
organoids.
Consistent
these
observations,
a
particle-based
computational
model
predicts
extent
deformation
hydrogel-organoid
interface
morphology
segments.
Elevated
extracellular
calcium
levels
medium,
which
can
be
impacted
hydrogels,
decrease
glomerulus-to-tubule
ratio
These
findings
reveal
hydrogel
encapsulation
patterning
suggest
microenvironment
an
important
design
variable
regenerative
medicine.
Biomacromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(4), P. 2156 - 2221
Published: March 20, 2024
Tissue
engineering
for
injured
tissue
replacement
and
regeneration
has
been
a
subject
of
investigation
over
the
last
30
years,
there
considerable
interest
in
using
additive
manufacturing
to
achieve
these
goals.
Despite
such
efforts,
many
key
questions
remain
unanswered,
particularly
area
biomaterial
selection
applications
as
well
quantitative
understanding
process
science.
The
strategic
utilization
biological
macromolecules
provides
versatile
approach
meet
diverse
requirements
3D
printing,
printability,
buildability,
biocompatibility.
These
molecules
play
pivotal
role
both
physical
chemical
cross-linking
processes
throughout
biofabrication,
contributing
significantly
overall
success
printing
process.
Among
several
bioprintable
materials,
gelatin
methacryloyl
(GelMA)
widely
utilized
applications,
with
some
degree
success.
In
this
context,
review
will
discuss
bioengineering
approaches
identify
gelation
strategies
that
are
appropriate
control
rheology,
buildability
inks.
This
focus
on
GelMA
structural
(scaffold)
different
tissues
potential
carrier
vehicle
transport
living
cells
their
maintenance
viability
physiological
system.
Recognizing
importance
printability
toward
shape
fidelity
biophysical
properties,
major
qualitative
impact
factors,
including
microrheological,
viscoelastic,
gelation,
shear
thinning
properties
inks,
parameters,
particular,
reference
extrusion
GelMA-based
Specifically,
we
emphasize
possibilities
regulate
mechanical,
swelling,
biodegradation,
cellular
functionalities
bio(material)
by
hybridization
techniques,
synthetic
natural
biopolymers,
inorganic
nanofillers,
microcarriers.
At
close,
possibility
integration
experimental
data
sets
artificial
intelligence/machine
learning
is
emphasized
predict
fidelity,
or
inks
clinically
relevant
tissues.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Nov. 21, 2022
Medicine
today
faces
the
combined
challenge
of
an
increasing
number
untreatable
diseases
and
fewer
drugs
reaching
clinic.
While
pharmaceutical
companies
have
increased
in
early
development
entering
phase
I
clinical
trials,
actually
successfully
pass
III
launch
into
market.
In
fact,
only
1
out
every
9
will
launch.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Feb. 16, 2023
Decellularization
of
tissues
and
organs
has
recently
become
a
promising
approach
in
tissue
engineering
regenerative
medicine
to
circumvent
the
challenges
organ
donation
complications
transplantations.
However,
one
main
obstacle
reaching
this
goal
is
acellular
vasculature
angiogenesis
endothelialization.
Achieving
an
intact
functional
vascular
structure
as
vital
pathway
for
supplying
oxygen
nutrients
remains
decisive
challenge
decellularization/re-endothelialization
procedure.
In
order
better
understand
overcome
issue,
complete
appropriate
knowledge
endothelialization
its
determining
variables
required.
methods
their
effectiveness,
biological
mechanical
characteristics
scaffolds,
artificial
bioreactors,
possible
applications,
extracellular
matrix
surface
modification,
different
types
utilized
cells
are
factors
affecting
consequences.
This
review
focuses
on
how
optimize
them,
well
discussing
recent
developments
process
re-endothelialization.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 124 - 124
Published: Jan. 17, 2023
Tissue
organoids
hold
enormous
potential
as
tools
for
a
variety
of
applications,
including
disease
modeling
and
drug
screening.
To
effectively
mimic
the
native
tissue
environment,
it
is
critical
to
integrate
microvasculature
with
parenchyma
stroma.
In
addition
providing
means
physiologically
perfuse
organoids,
also
contributes
cellular
dynamics
model
via
cells
perivascular
niche,
thereby
further
modulating
function.
this
review,
we
discuss
current
developing
strategies
vascularizing
consider
tissue-specific
vascularization
approaches,
importance
perfusion,
provide
perspectives
on
state
field.