Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(12), P. 1529 - 1529
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Organ
transplantation,
biomimetic
organ
models,
and
the
restoration
of
damaged
or
eviscerated
tissues
have
been
key
goals
in
surgical
medical
research
since
their
inception
[...]
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(14)
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Hepatotoxicity-related
issues
are
poorly
predicted
during
preclinical
experimentation,
as
its
relevance
is
limited
by
the
inadequacy
to
screen
all
non-physiological
subclasses
of
population.
These
pitfalls
can
be
solved
implementing
complex
in
vitro
models
hepatic
physiology
and
pathologies
phase.
To
produce
these
platforms,
extrusion-based
bioprinting
focused
on,
since
it
allows
manufacture
tridimensional
cell-laden
constructs
with
controlled
geometries,
a
high-throughput
manner.
Different
bioinks,
whose
formulation
tailored
mimic
chemomechanical
environment
steatosis,
most
prevalent
disorder
worldwide,
proposed.
Internally
crosslinked
alginate
hydrogels
chosen
structural
components
inks.
Their
viscoelastic
properties
(G'
=
512-730
Pa
G″
94-276
Pa,
depending
on
frequency)
tuned
those
steatotic
liver
tissue.
Porcine
ECM
introduced
relevant
biochemical
cue.
Sodium
oleate
added
recall
accumulation
lipids
Downstream
analyses
14-layered
bioprinted
structures
cultured
for
10
days
reveal
establishment
steatotic-like
features
(intracellular
lipid
vesicles,
viability
decrease
up
≈50%)
without
needing
external
conditionings.
The
presented
bioinks
thus
suitable
fabricate
steatosis
implemented
experimental
frame.
Biofabrication,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 025037 - 025037
Published: March 6, 2024
Abstract
Availability
of
hepatic
tissue
for
the
investigation
metabolic
processes
is
severely
limited.
While
primary
hepatocytes
or
animal
models
are
widely
used
in
pharmacological
applications,
a
change
methodology
towards
more
sustainable
and
ethical
assays
highly
desirable.
Stem
cell
derived
cells
generally
regarded
as
viable
alternative
above
model
systems,
if
current
limitations
functionality
maturation
can
be
overcome.
By
combining
microfluidic
organ-on-a-chip
technology
with
individually
differentiated,
multicellular
fractions,
we
aim
to
improve
overall
hepatocyte-like
cells,
well
evaluate
cellular
composition
interactions
non-parenchymal
populations
formation
mature
liver
tissue.
Utilizing
multi-omic
approach,
show
improved
profiles
maintained
dynamic
microenvironment
compared
standard
culture
setups
without
continuous
perfusion.
In
order
resulting
tissue,
employ
single
sequencing
distinguish
formed
subpopulations
spatial
localization.
input
was
strictly
defined
based
on
established
differentiation
protocols
parenchyma,
endothelial
stellate
shown
comprise
complex
mixture
epithelial
fractions
specific
local
enrichment
phenotypes
along
microchannel.
Following
this
importance
passive,
paracrine
developmental
formation.
Using
such
crucial
first
step
develop
stem
cell-derived
vitro
systems
that
compare
functionally
currently
toxicological
applications.
Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103(19), P. e38076 - e38076
Published: May 10, 2024
Background:
nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
is
a
common
affecting
the
global
population
and
its
impact
on
human
health
will
continue
to
increase.
Genetic
susceptibility
an
important
factor
influencing
onset
progression,
there
lack
of
reliable
methods
predict
normal
populations
NAFLD
using
appropriate
genes.
Methods:
RNA
sequencing
data
relating
was
analyzed
“limma”
package
within
R
software.
Differentially
expressed
genes
were
obtained
through
preliminary
intersection
screening.
Core
by
establishing
comparing
4
machine
learning
models,
then
prediction
model
for
constructed.
The
effectiveness
evaluated,
applicability
reliability
verified.
Finally,
we
conducted
further
gene
correlation
analysis,
analysis
biological
function
immune
infiltration.
Results:
By
algorithms,
identified
SVM
as
optimal
model,
with
first
6
(CD247,
S100A9,
CSF3R,
DIP2C,
OXCT
2
PRAMEF16)
predictive
nomogram
found
have
good
effectiveness.
Six
genes’
receiver
operating
characteristic
curves
(ROC)
suggest
essential
role
in
pathogenesis,
they
exhibit
high
value.
Further
immunology
demonstrated
that
these
closely
connected
various
cells
pathways.
Conclusion:
This
study
has
successfully
constructed
advanced
based
diagnostic
markers
NAFLD,
while
also
providing
insights
potential
targeted
therapies.
Advanced Engineering Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 13, 2024
The
3D
bioprinting
of
aquatic
photosynthetic
organisms
holds
potential
for
applications
in
biosensing,
wastewater
treatment,
and
biofuel
production.
While
algae
cells
can
be
immobilized
bioprinted
cell‐friendly
matrices,
there
is
a
knowledge
gap
regarding
the
thresholds
hydrodynamic
shear
stress
that
affect
cells’
functionality
viability
during
bioprinting.
This
study
examines
effect
on
fate
Chlamydomonas
reinhardtii
cells.
Computational
fluid
dynamics
models
based
Navier–Stokes
equations
are
developed
to
numerically
predict
stresses
experienced
by
extrusion.
Parallelly,
cell
culture
experiments
conducted
evaluate
functionality,
growth
rates,
within
constructs.
By
correlating
simulation
results,
causal
link
between
nozzle
function
has
been
characterized.
findings
highlight
significantly
impacted
process
factors.
Notably,
more
sensitive
than
viability.
Functional
impairments
occur
at
maximum
around
5
kPa,
while
remains
unaffected.
Beyond
14
both
decline
irreversibly.
results
emphasize
importance
assessing
after
bioprinting,
rather
just
Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(12), P. 1529 - 1529
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Organ
transplantation,
biomimetic
organ
models,
and
the
restoration
of
damaged
or
eviscerated
tissues
have
been
key
goals
in
surgical
medical
research
since
their
inception
[...]