Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(6), P. 9592 - 9604
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
Knee
joint
cartilage
defects
are
a
significant
clinical
challenge
due
to
the
limited
regenerative
capacity
of
articular
cartilage,
often
leading
degeneration
and
osteoarthritis
(OA).
Conventional
treatment
methods,
such
as
surgical
repair
conservative
management,
frequently
fail
restore
function
fully.
In
recent
years,
scaffold-based
tissue
engineering
using
adipose-derived
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(ADMSCs)
has
emerged
promising
strategy
for
regeneration.
ADMSCs,
known
their
abundant
availability,
ease
isolation,
chondrogenic
potential,
provide
viable
cellular
source
repairing
damaged
cartilage.
When
combined
with
biocompatible
scaffolds,
ADMSCs
can
enhance
regeneration
by
promoting
cell
proliferation,
differentiation,
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
formation
at
injury
site.
Various
scaffold
materials,
including
natural
synthetic
polymers,
have
been
explored
structural
support
necessary
attachment
formation.
This
literature
review
examines
current
advancements
in
application
ADMSC-loaded
scaffolds
knee
defects,
focusing
on
biological
properties,
designs,
outcomes
preclinical
studies.
The
also
addresses
challenges,
degradation,
mechanical
migration,
that
must
be
optimized
successful
translation.
Overall,
this
highlights
potential
ADMSC-based
systems
offer
solution
provides
insights
into
future
directions
improving
therapeutic
strategies
engineering.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(17), P. 4255 - 4255
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Today,
smart
materials
are
commonly
used
in
various
fields
of
science
and
technology,
such
as
medicine,
electronics,
soft
robotics,
the
chemical
industry,
automotive
field,
many
others.
Smart
polymeric
hold
good
promise
for
future
due
to
their
endless
possibilities.
This
group
advanced
can
be
sensitive
changes
or
presence
chemical,
physical,
biological
stimuli,
e.g.,
light,
temperature,
pH,
magnetic/electric
pressure,
microorganisms,
bacteria,
viruses,
toxic
substances,
review
concerns
newest
achievements
area
materials.
The
recent
advances
designing
stimuli-responsive
polymers
described
this
paper.
Inorganics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(11), P. 292 - 292
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
Regenerative
medicine
amalgamates
stem
cell
technology
and
tissue
engineering
strategies
to
replace
tissues
organs
damaged
by
injury,
aging,
ailment,
and/or
chronic
conditions
leveraging
the
innate
self-healing
mechanism
of
body.
The
term
‘regenerative
medicine’
was
coined
William
A.
Haseltine
during
a
1999
conference
on
Lake
Como.
Since
its
inception
in
1968,
field
has
offered
clinical
benefits
for
regeneration,
repair,
restoration
bones,
skin,
cartilage,
neural
tissue,
heart,
as
well
scaffold
fabrication.
regenerative
can
vastly
benefit
from
advancements
nanoscience
technology,
particularly
fabrication
application
inorganic-based
nanoparticles
bionanomaterials.
Due
tunable
intrinsic
properties,
i.e.,
size,
topography,
surface
charge,
chemical
stability,
biomaterials
have
surpassed
traditional
synthetic
materials.
Given
wide
gamut
near-future
applications
inorganic
biomaterials,
this
article
gives
an
overview
emerging
roles
research,
engineering,
artificial
skin
cartilage
nerve
injuries,
3D
bioprinting,
development
new
bio-scaffolds.
review
also
addresses
challenges
related
compatibility
utilizing
current
state-of-the-art
techniques.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 145 - 145
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Maxillofacial
bone
defects
can
have
a
profound
impact
on
both
facial
function
and
aesthetics.
While
various
biomaterial
scaffolds
shown
promise
in
addressing
these
challenges,
regenerating
this
region
remains
complex
due
to
its
irregular
shape,
intricate
structure,
differing
cellular
origins
compared
other
bones
the
human
body.
Moreover,
significant
variable
mechanical
loads
placed
maxillofacial
add
further
complexity,
especially
cases
of
difficult-to-treat
medical
conditions.
This
review
provides
brief
overview
medication-related
osteonecrosis
jaw
(MRONJ),
highlighting
medication-induced
adverse
reactions
associated
clinical
challenges
treating
condition.
The
purpose
manuscript
is
emphasize
role
biotechnology
tissue
engineering
technologies
therapy.
By
using
scaffold
materials
biofactors
combination
with
autologous
cells,
innovative
solutions
are
explored
for
repair
damaged
bones.
ongoing
search
effective
that
address
improve
vitro
preparation
subsequent
regeneration
critical.
primary
spotlight
current
research
trends
novel
approaches
area.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
The
cartilage
tissue
regeneration
mediated
with
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(MSCs)
is
considered
as
a
viable
strategy
for
temporomandibular
joint
osteoarthritis
(TMJOA).
Betaine
has
been
confirmed
to
modulate
the
multidirectional
differentiation
of
MSCs,
while
its
effect
on
chondrogenic
Stem
Cells
from
Apical
Papilla
(SCAPs)
unknown.
Here,
we
explored
effects
and
underlying
mechanisms
betaine
SCAPs.
was
added
SCAPs
induction.
potential
assessed
using
Alcian
Blue
staining,
Sirius
Red
staining
main
markers.
In
vivo
were
evaluated
by
rat
TMJOA
model.
RNA-sequencing
biological
analyses
performed
select
target
genes
processes
involved.
mechanism
acts
further
explored.
Betain-treated
demonstrated
stronger
in
vitro
promoted
repair
vivo.
enhanced
expression
WDR81
during
chondrogenesis.
overexpression
SCAPs,
depletion
inhibited
differentiation.
addition,
both
treatment
reduced
intracellular
reactive
oxygen
species
levels
increased
mitochondrial
membrane
promotes
provided
an
effective
candidate
treatment.
may
serve
drug
through
mitophagy.
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 11, 2025
Bone
marrow
is
vital
for
hematopoiesis,
producing
blood
cells
essential
oxygen
transport,
immune
defense,
and
clotting.
However,
disorders
like
leukemia,
lymphoma,
aplastic
anemia,
myelodysplastic
syndromes
can
severely
disrupt
its
function,
leading
to
life-threatening
complications.
Traditional
treatments,
including
chemotherapy
stem
cell
transplants,
have
significantly
improved
patient
outcomes
but
are
often
associated
with
severe
side
effects
limitations,
necessitating
the
exploration
of
safer,
more
targeted
therapeutic
strategies.
Nanotechnology
has
emerged
as
a
promising
approach
addressing
these
challenges,
particularly
in
delivery
nutraceuticals—bioactive
compounds
derived
from
food
sources
potential
benefits.
Despite
their
promise,
nutraceuticals
face
clinical
limitations
due
poor
bioavailability,
instability,
inefficient
target
sites.
Nanoparticles
offer
viable
solution
by
enhancing
stability,
absorption,
transport
bone
while
minimizing
systemic
effects.
This
study
explores
range
disorders,
conventional
treatment
modalities,
nanoparticles
enhance
nutraceutical-based
therapies.
By
improving
efficacy,
could
revolutionize
disease
management,
providing
patients
effective
less
invasive
options.
These
advancements
represent
significant
step
toward
safer
efficient
approaches,
ultimately
prognosis
overall
health.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(17), P. 2520 - 2520
Published: Sept. 5, 2024
The
development
of
hydroxyapatite
(HAp)
and
polyether
ether
ketone
(PEEK)
biocomposites
has
been
extensively
studied
for
bone
repair
applications
due
to
the
synergistic
properties
involved
materials.
In
this
study,
we
aimed
develop
HAp/PEEK
using
high-energy
ball
milling,
with
HAp
concentrations
(20%,
40%,
60%
w/v)
in
PEEK,
evaluate
their
physicochemical,
mechanical,
cytotoxicity,
antimicrobial
potential
Tissue
Engineering
(TE).
were
characterized
by
structure,
morphology,
apparent
porosity,
diametral
compression
strength,
activity.
study
results
demonstrated
that
successfully
synthesized.
C2
biocomposite,
containing
40%
HAp,
stood
out
optimal
distribution
particles
PEEK
matrix,
resulting
higher
strength
(246
MPa)
a
homogeneous
microstructure.
It
exhibited
activity
against
Staphylococcus
aureus,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Escherichia
coli,
no
cytotoxicity
observed.
These
make
biocomposite
promising
regenerative
medicine
applications,
combining
mechanical
bioactivity,
biocompatibility.