Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 22
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
This
review
focuses
on
how
chitosan-based
polymeric
hydrogels
improve
cancer
research,
highlighting
their
physical
properties
and
effects
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
Chitosan,
a
polymer
that
is
both
biocompatible
biodegradable,
becoming
more
popular
because
of
its
pH-responsive,
mucoadhesive
enzyme-sensitive
characteristics,
which
enable
controlled
drug
release
better
targeting
TME.
We
believe
this
thoroughly
covers
various
synthesis,
modification
crosslinking
techniques
used
to
develop
these
hydrogels,
emphasizing
role
in
enhancing
targeting,
addressing
hypoxia
improving
retention.
Important
factors
description
involve
incorporation
chitosan
into
3D
models,
delivery
systems
they
contribute
customizing
treatments
with
biomimetic
scaffolds.
The
manuscript
highlights
micromolecular
physics
influences
structure
ability
deliver
drugs
effectively
enhance
treatment
outcomes.
Furthermore,
compilation
showcases
flexibility
containing
different
types
chemotherapy
biologics
for
range
through
examining
case
studies
preclinical
research.
In
end,
clinical
translational
possibilities
are
analyzed,
issues
like
scalability,
extended
safety,
regulatory
obstacles.
conclusion
stresses
importance
research
future.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(28)
Published: May 31, 2024
Abstract
3D
printing
of
articular
cartilage
tissue
faces
challenges
like
replicating
its
complex
structure,
time‐consuming
in
vitro
stem
cell
culture,
and
a
lack
robust
situ
regeneration
methods
for
osteochondral
defects
(OC).
In
response,
an
innovative
approach
utilizing
pre‐designed
bioink
modular
units
one‐step
immediate
implantation
is
proposed,
circumventing
the
need
prior
cultivation.
The
resulting
printed
scaffold
not
only
accurately
reproduces
three‐layer
structure
material
gradient
but
also
attains
impressive
compressive
strength
(6.3
MPa)
through
reinforcement
hydroxyapatite
nanofibers
establishment
chemical
bonds
with
hydrogels.
Moreover,
integrates
capturing
homing
layers
on
bottom
top
via
crosslinking
aptamer
loading
poly
(lactic‐co‐glycolic
acid)
(PLGA)
nanospheres
encapsulated
stromal
cell‐derived
factor‐1α
(SDF‐1α),
respectively.
This
design
enables
specific
capture
bone
marrow
mesenchymal
cells
(BMSCs)
vivo
interaction,
followed
by
their
mobilization
to
home
hyaline
layer
chemotaxis
SDF‐1α
concentration
gradient.
Within
scaffold's
microenvironment,
these
BMSCs
undergo
differentiation
into
distinct
each
layer,
effectively
contributing
repair
OC
rabbits.
Materials & Design,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
243, P. 113072 - 113072
Published: June 6, 2024
Musculoskeletal
disorders,
as
one
of
the
prevalent
categories
ailments,
exert
significant
impacts
on
individuals'
lives,
occupations,
and
physical
activities.
Degenerative
changes,
injuries,
infections,
tumor
resections
causing
defects
in
musculoskeletal
tissues
such
cartilage,
bones,
skeletal
muscles,
menisci,
ligaments,
rotator
cuffs
can
detrimentally
affect
patients'
quality
life
mental
well-being.
Traditional
autologous
allogeneic
transplantations
have
been
clinically
employed.
However,
transplantation
suffers
from
limitation
a
finite
number
transplantable
tissues,
while
faces
challenges
immune
rejection.
The
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
serves
natural
scaffold
for
cells
to
fulfill
physiological
functions
adhesion,
proliferation,
differentiation.
Decellularized
(dECM)
emerges
promising
biomaterial
generated
through
specific
tissue
or
organ
decellularization.
Leveraging
3D
bioprinting
technology,
dECM-based
biomaterials
enable
customized
printing
construction.
This
study
reviews
various
decellularization
techniques,
post-decellularization
strategies,
commonly
used
technologies.
It
summarizes
integration
with
technology
applied
system
research.
These
investigations
showcase
exciting
potential
system,
offering
prospects
clinical
translation
orthopedics.
Embedded
3D
printing
(EMB3D)
is
an
additive
manufacturing
technique
that
enables
complex
fabrication
of
soft
materials
including
tissues
and
silicones.
In
EMB3D,
a
nozzle
writes
continuous
filaments
into
support
bath
consisting
yield
stress
fluid.
Lack
fusion
defects
between
can
occur
because
the
pushes
fluid
existing
filaments,
preventing
coalescence.
Interfacial
tension
was
previously
proposed
as
tool
to
drive
interfilament
fusion.
However,
interfacial
also
rupture
shrinkage
printed
filaments.
Here,
we
evaluate
efficacy
control
in
EMB3D.
Using
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)-based
inks
with
varying
amounts
fumed
silica
surfactant,
Laponite
water
supports,
effect
rheology,
tension,
print
speeds,
spacings
on
defects.
We
pairs
parallel
at
orientations
use
digital
image
analysis
quantify
shrinkage,
rupture,
fusion,
positioning
By
comparing
disturbed
disentangle
effects
movement
filament
extrusion.
Critically,
find
capillary
instabilities
scale
balance
rheology
tension.
Less
viscous
supports
higher
tensions
lead
more
all
points
process,
from
relaxation
after
writing,
disturbance
line,
writing
second
line.
It
necessary
overextrude
material
achieve
particularly
high
viscosities
low
tensions.
Finally,
quality
varies
orientation,
neighboring
causes
displacement
structures.
As
such,
specialized
slicers
are
needed
for
EMB3D
consider
tighter
orientation-dependent
precise
over
shapes.
Pakistan BioMedical Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 02 - 10
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Cartilage
repair
is
a
major
clinical
problem
because
of
the
poor
intrinsic
healing
capacity
cartilage
coupled
with
limitations
conventional
therapies
and
synthetic
substitutes.
These
challenges
have
been
pursued
by
bioprinting,
which
technique
that
can
generate
scaffolds
mimic
native
cartilage.
This
review
aims
to
discuss
current
future
development
bioprinting
for
tissue
regeneration
focus
on
most
common
biomaterials
such
as
alginate,
gelatin,
collagen,
along
emerging
materials
smart
hydrogels,
nanomaterials,
bioactive
molecules.
The
also
outlines
other
technologies
like
high
resolution,
4D,
hybrid,
microfluidic
assisted
are
believed
improve
mechanical
properties,
biological
integration
vascularization
constructs
produced
through
bioprinting.
Some
problems
still
unresolved
those
scale
up,
biocompatibility
immune
response
hinders
application
bioprinted
further
concludes
owing
some
regulatory
issues
lack
an
ideal
practice
in
persists.
prospects
highlighted
include
use
patient
derived
cells,
artificial
intelligence
process
optimization
adaptive
biomaterials.
Mitigating
these
challenged
integrated
advanced
will
enable
translation
develop
personalized,
functional,
durable
constructs.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
The
process
of
apoptosis
plays
a
crucial
role
in
tissue
homeostasis,
immune
system
regulation,
and
organ
formation.
Apoptotic
vesicles
(ApoEVs)
are
involved
efferocytosis,
the
by
which
phagocytes
ingest
dead
cells.
ApoEVs
also
have
potential
therapeutic
applications
cancer
treatment,
ischemic
diseases,
their
anti-inflammatory
properties
make
them
incredibly
versatile
for
medical
applications.
These
can
induce
cells,
provide
tumor
antigens
vaccines,
even
serve
as
effective
drug
delivery
systems.
Moreover,
they
target
hypoxic
inhibit
inflammatory
cell
death
pathways,
promote
regeneration.
Also,
addressing
disorders
such
gastrointestinal
ailments,
osteoarthritis,
diabetes
is
promising.
Additionally,
polarize
cells
suppress
responses
viable
option
unmet
need
novel
medications.
Despite
wealth
reviews
examining
ApoEVs,
very
few
thoroughly
investigated
mechanisms
underlying
effects.
This
distinctive
approach
positions
current
review
timely
immensely
relevant,
illuminating
intriguing
ways
these
entities
function
beyond
established
advantages.
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Brazilian Journal of Transplantation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
28(1)
Published: April 25, 2025
Background:
Bioprinting
has
emerged
as
an
innovative
technology
in
organ
transplantation
and
regenerative
medicine,
aiming
to
address
pressing
challenges
such
the
shortage
of
donor
organs
need
for
effective
tissue
repair.
By
leveraging
advanced
3D
printing
techniques,
bioprinting
enables
fabrication
functional
tissues
with
precise
architectural
biological
properties.
Methods:
This
review
provides
in-depth
analysis
latest
advancements
bioprinting,
focusing
on
cutting-edge
development
bioinks,
their
applications
engineering.
It
examines
significant
breakthroughs
creation
vascularized
transplantable
prototypes
explores
role
personalized
medicine.
Results:
The
findings
highlight
transformative
impact
biomedical
field,
particularly
drug
testing,
therapeutic
modeling,
patient-specific
treatment
strategies.
Additionally,
key
challenges—including
technological
limitations,
ethical
concerns,
regulatory
considerations—are
discussed
provide
a
comprehensive
understanding
field’s
progress
potential
obstacles.
Conclusion:
holds
immense
promise
revolutionizing
global
healthcare
by
offering
solutions
shortages
advancing
However,
continued
research
innovation
are
necessary
overcome
existing
facilitate
its
clinical
translation
into
mainstream
medical
practice.
Brazilian Journal of Transplantation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
28(1)
Published: April 25, 2025
Introdução:
A
bioimpressão
despontou
como
uma
tecnologia
inovadora
no
transplante
de
órgãos
e
na
medicina
regenerativa,
visando
solucionar
desafios
urgentes,
a
escassez
doadores
necessidade
reparo
eficaz
tecidos.
Ao
aproveitar
as
técnicas
avançadas
impressão
3D,
permite
fabricação
tecidos
funcionais
com
propriedades
arquitetônicas
biológicas
precisas.
Métodos:
Esta
revisão
fornece
análise
detalhada
dos
últimos
avanços
em
bioimpressão,
concentrando-se
ponta,
desenvolvimento
biotintas
suas
aplicações
engenharia
Ela
examina
os
significativos
criação
protótipos
vascularizados
transplantáveis
explora
função
da
personalizada.
Resultados:
As
descobertas
destacam
o
impacto
transformador
campo
biomédico,
particularmente
testes
medicamentos,
modelagem
terapêutica
estratégias
tratamento
específicas
para
paciente.
Além
disso,
principais
—
incluindo
limitações
tecnológicas,
preocupações
éticas
considerações
regulatórias
são
discutidos
fornecer
compreensão
abrangente
do
progresso
possíveis
obstáculos.
Conclusão:
é
imensamente
promissora
revolucionar
saúde
global,
oferecendo
soluções
avanço
regenerativa.
No
entanto
pesquisa
inovação
contínuas
necessárias
superar
existentes
facilitar
sua
tradução
clínica
prática
médica
convencional.