Multidimensional exploration of hydrogels as biological scaffolds for spinal cord regeneration: mechanisms and future perspectives
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: April 23, 2025
Spinal
cord
injury
(SCI)
is
a
severe
condition
that
frequently
leads
to
permanent
disabilities
and
neurological
dysfunction.
Its
progression
driven
by
multifaceted
pathophysiology,
encompassing
direct
trauma,
secondary
cascades,
intricate
cellular
molecular
responses.
While
current
therapies
focus
on
alleviating
symptoms
restoring
functionality,
achieving
effective
neural
regeneration
in
the
spinal
continues
be
significant
challenge.
Hydrogels,
recognized
for
their
exceptional
biocompatibility,
conductivity,
injectability,
have
shown
great
potential
as
advanced
scaffolds
support
neuronal
axonal
regeneration.
Recently,
these
materials
attracted
interest
field
of
SCI
rehabilitation
research.
This
review
concludes
recent
progress
hydrogel-based
strategies
rehabilitation,
emphasizing
distinct
properties,
underlying
mechanisms,
integration
with
bioactive
molecules,
stem
cells,
complementary
biomaterials.
Hydrogels
foster
providing
tailored
microenvironment,
while
features
such
self-repair,
electrical
controlled
drug
release
significantly
enhance
therapeutic
experimental
models.
explores
hydrogel
technologies
applications,
underscoring
address
challenges
treatment
paving
way
future
clinical
implementation.
Language: Английский
Biomaterial-mediated delivery of traditional Chinese medicine ingredients for spinal cord injury: a systematic review
Gang Liu,
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Zhenzhen Pei,
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Huizhong Bai
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et al.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Biomaterials
loaded
with
ingredients
derived
from
traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM)
are
viewed
as
a
promising
strategy
for
treating
spinal
cord
injury
(SCI).
However,
comprehensive
analysis
of
the
existing
literature
on
this
topic
has
not
yet
been
conducted.
Therefore,
paper
systematically
reviews
researches
related
to
approach,
aiming
identify
gaps
and
shortcomings
in
field.
PubMed,
EMBASE,
Web
Science,
Biomedical
Literature,
Wanfang,
China
National
Knowledge
Infrastructure
(CNKI)
were
searched
retrieving
studies
biomaterials
TCM
published
their
inception
October
2024.
Two
reviewers
performed
screening
search
results,
information
extraction,
quality
assessment
independently.
For
systematic
review,
41
publications
included.
Six
ingredients-paclitaxel,
curcumin,
tetramethylpyrazine,
resveratrol,
berberine,
tanshinone
IIA
combined
treatment
SCI.
categorized
into
hydrogels,
biodegradable
scaffolds,
nanoparticles,
microspheres
according
type
scaffold.
These
drug
delivery
systems
exhibit
commendable
biocompatibility,
drug-loading
capacity,
drug-release
capabilities,
combination
ingredients,
synergistically
contribute
anti-oxidative
stress,
anti-inflammatory,
neuroprotective,
anti-apoptotic
effects.
demonstrated
efficacy
facilitating
motor
function
recovery
neuroprotection
SCI
rats,
providing
evidence
future
research.
complex
microenvironment
SCI,
achieving
maximum
loading
capacity
within
biomaterials,
along
sustained
controlled
release
fully
exert
pharmacological
effects,
remains
major
challenge
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/
identifier
CRD42024505000.
Language: Английский
A Review of Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor Delivery Strategies and Applications in Regenerative Medicine
Yuhan Tu,
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Yang Li,
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Gao-Er Qu
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et al.
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
113(1)
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Basic
fibroblast
growth
factor
(bFGF)
is
a
significant
member
of
the
(FGF)
family.
The
bFGF
has
three-dimensional
structure
comprising
12
reverse
parallel
β-folds.
This
facilitates
tissue
wound
repair,
angiogenesis,
bone
formation,
cartilage
and
nerve
regeneration.
Consequently,
it
garnered
attention
from
scholars
both
domestically
internationally.
However,
instability
degradation
properties
in
vivo
have
limited
its
clinical
application.
Significant
interest
arisen
development
novel
delivery
systems
that
can
address
shortcomings
enhance
bioavailability
by
controlling
release
amount,
timing,
location.
article
offers
comprehensive
overview
research
recent
advances
various
systems,
including
hydrogels,
liposomes,
microspheres,
nanoparticles.
Subsequently,
applications
pharmaceutical
preparations
fields
are
described.
Finally,
current
drug
formulations
those
trials
discussed,
along
with
their
translation
future
trends.
Language: Английский